Living An Organic Lifestyle!

   I want to share one of my personal interests, "ORGANIC LIVING!" I love my family and always want to make sure that they have the best of everything. I try to do as much research to find a natural remedy for things like, a sore throat, hair products, cleaning products, etc. I believe that we have everything that we need naturally on the earth for any situation! So during my research, I came across this recipe to make my own washing powder! I was ecstatic about making it! Once I made it, used it for the first time, I was very pleased in the results. When making the washing powder, it smelled sooooo fresh and clean! I want to show you how I made it.....

-(1x) 4 lb 12 oz box Borax (2.15 kg or 76 oz) 

found in the detergent isle

-(1x) 4 lb box Arm & Hammer Baking Soda (1.81 kg)

 found in the cooking isle

-(1x) box Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda 55 oz (3 lb 7 oz) 

found in the detergent isle

-(3x) bars of Fels-Naptha soap, found in the detergent isle

 I used (2x) of the Fels-Naptha soap, and (2x) Ivory soap bars)

-(1x)  container of Oxy Clean or I used "Green Works" brand

 (try to get about 3.5 lbs total (1.58 kg)) found in the detergent isle.

I used a grater for the Fels-Naptha and Ivory soap bars. You can use a hand held grater, or a food processor. If  using a HE washer run the mix through the processor to get a finer mix.
Mix all ingredients is a trash bag or something deep and easy to poor into your container.
All you need to use is 1-2 tblsp per load!

My children and hubby have sensitive skin, and I found this washing powder very gentle on their skin. I must say that
I did add a small amount of Tide to the powder to get to the really tough stains, and it worked perfectly. Other than the Tide, everything is 100% organic!

This is my OWN laundry powder, YaY!!!
Please leave your comments and let me know what you think?

Taking What's In My Closet and Dressing It Up!

   Ok, so I'm ready to spice this mommie thing up! I want to give my wardrobe a face lift. My children ask me all the time, "Mommie, are you wearing THAT?" I know sometimes I don't have time to get all beautified, but I don't want my children to be embarrassed because of my "I'm not in the mood" outfit. So, I had an "ah ha!" moment with myself. I got with a dear friend of mine, QD, whose style I really admire, and she gave me a couple of well needed advice tips and I went for it! Here are some must haves: 

Q: What type & color jeans are in style now?

A: Skinny jeans are always in style. Fitted, bootcut, high waist and wide leg. I like mid-dark denim. Colored jeans are in now. Red, blue, and pastel.

Q:What are the important items should be in my closet?

A: A white button down, blazers, and a black dress

Q:What colors & style of shoes should be in my closet?

A: Brown, Black, Nude, are the must have colors; a wedge, pump, flats, and a pair of boots (brown or black)

I actually got some advice from Kisha, founder of "Kreations By Key" who understood my concerns with wearing make-up, she did an absolute fantabulous job on me! Please check her out, www.kreationsbykey.net Kisha's tips: http://kreationsbykey.net/makeup-tip-of-the-day/

These are a couple of pics of me being upgraded! Let me know what you think!

"What Do Mommies Think ?"

Ready to do my photo shoot!

These are the Make-up brushes Kisha Turner used on my face.

In the process of being beautified by Kisha... 

The finished night look, love the soft and settle look! Can you see my lashes?

My brother and I are having a great time while doing my video!

Now I'm feeling like a new and improved Mommie! I can go pick up the kids, or take my kids to the store, feeling good to be a mommie.

Feeling confident, and sexy!

  

This look is a great day look for me.....

I think I'm ready for a date!

Now, the new and improved, Nikki!!!!

I would like to thank all the people who helped me with this transformation from blah mommie to Oh la la mommie; QD thank you for helping my fashion sense, to Kisha founder of "Kreations by Key"/ www.kreationsbykey.net, who did a fantabulous job! To my brother, Carvas Jones who did my video, and my beautiful sister LaSheena, who took my favorite pics! I love you all for making this a great event!