Great Recycling Ideas

12 Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds (ecosalon)

Came across this link on ecosalon.com, 12 Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds. Some interesting, unusual and useful ideas. Facial exfoliator: massage face with coffee grounds Conditioner for your hair Conditioner and flea control for your pets Mix coffee grounds with eggs whites for skin firming facial mask Use like baking soda in fridge to rid of odors Deodorizers for shoes Removing odors from hands Scouring grunge off of pots and pans Paper and fabric dye: boil a pot of water, then pour in coffee grounds and steep-now you've got the base for dye Touch up scratches on wood furniture by using dye above Natural ant repellent "Instead of inhaling or wearing the majority of the ashes you clear out of your fireplace, sprinkle a layer of coffee grounds over them first to reduce the mess." Quick Tip: If you like these great ideas but don't have coffee grounds, you can always get them free at Starbucks by asking!

Naturally You

Whether the kids are staying at home or heading to camp for the summer, new germs are likely to emerge and cause that dreaded Summer Cold.

There are some food that naturally boost immunity and many are kid friendly!

Foods high in selenium are good for warding off illness. Oysters and crab are good sources of selenium.

Omega-3 fatty acids are known for helping your body fight bacteria more effectively. Salmon is a good source of omega-3's as well as walnuts, beans and enriched eggs.

My favorite, Vitamin C, helps your body fight off infections. Enjoy oranges and kiwis for this natural benefit. I use sliced oranges on my face when I have the occasional breakout. Also, bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, which prompts your body to produce more interferon. This antibody covers the surface of cells and fends off viruses.

Beta Carotene found in carrots and sweet potatoes are great at increasing your T-cell count and natural killer cells.

Here's a great site with more tips on being Naturally You (http://www.ecosalon.com/)

Enjoy!!