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SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Seven Types of Self-Care Activities for Coping with Stress 🤯 ::: Self-care has to become a habit so that when we’re dealing with stress, we know what to do. ::: ➡️ Sensory When you feel stressed and need a calm mind, try focusing on the sensations around you—sights, smells, sounds, tastes, touch. 🔸️Breathe in fresh air 🔸️Snuggle under a cozy blanket 🔸️Take a hot shower / bath 🔸️ Get a massage 🔸️ Pay attention to your breathing ::: ➡️ Pleasure A great way to take care of yourself when you’re coping with stress is to engage in a pleasurable activity 🔸️Take yourself out to eat 🔸️Be a tourist in your own city 🔸️Garden 🔸️Watch a movie 🔸️ Do a craft project ::: ➡️ Mental You can also give yourself a boost by doing a task that you’ve been avoiding or challenging your brain in a novel way. This can also boost self-confidence. 🔸️ Clean out a junk drawer or a closet 🔸️ Try a new activity 🔸️ Immerse yourself in a crossword puzzle 🔸️ Do a word search ::: ➡️ Spiritual Getting in touch with your values is a sure way to cope with stress and foster a calm mind. 🔸️ Pray 🔸️ Read poetry or inspiring quotes 🔸️ Light a candle 🔸️ Meditate ::: ➡️ Emotional Dealing with our emotions can be challenging when we’re coping with stress. We tend to label emotions as “good” or “bad,” but this isn’t helpful. Instead: 🔸️ Accept your feelings. They’re all OK. Really 🔸️ Write your feelings down. 🔸️ Cry when you need to ::: ➡️ Physical Coping with stress by engaging the body is great because you can bypass a lot of unhelpful mental chatter. 🔸️ Try yoga 🔸️ Go for a walk or a run 🔸️ Take a nap 🔸️ Stretch ::: ➡️ Social Connecting with others is an important part of self-care. 🔸️ Go on a lunch date with a good friend 🔸️ Calling a friend on the phone 🔸️ Participating in a book club 🔸️ Joining a support group ::: Which one is your favourite way to take care of yourself? Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com

Continuing the subject of appreciating little things (I wrote about it last Thursday) 🙏 ::: I’ll never forget when I was on holidays in Turkey with my parents when I was 14 years old. We went to the beach, 🏝 my Dad took our camera 📸 to the shore and started taking pictures of me in the water. A bigger wave came in and splashed the camera (and my Dad). As it was very salty our camera obviously stopped working. My dad was furious 🤬. My mom texted my aunt (her sister) that our camera broke down and my aunt replied (she’s a doctor, a pediatritia👩‍⚕️): “Camera is just a material thing. Today I got a little girl as a patient who lost her leg. That’s a real tragedy.”… ::: That hit me hard 😔. But it taught me a lesson, probably biggest lesson of my life – to appreciate REALLY important, abstractive things like health, love, family, friendship, not things 🙏. We learned today that sadly it is not given and granted for everyone even if you have a good life. #prayforukraine

Do you appreciate the little things around you? Like the color of the sky, the smell of some flowers or the taste of some dish? 🤔 ::: This is a key to happiness for me. You NEED TO be happy about the little things. If you’d be happy only on big occasions like you wedding day, moving in to your new home, getting a promotion, seeing your kid graduate etc you’d be what…happy couple days during your lifetime? 😬 That’s just sad. ::: You NEED TO appreciate the little things. Why? It makes you a happy person! You’re happy throughout your life, not just on those special days! + Those things you may see as granted are not always given and not to all. ::: For example, not all days are sunny so appreciate a sunny day and be happy about it! 😉 Also, you may take such things as having a roof over your head, not being hungry or having 2 legs are something granted…well, it’s not granted for all. ::: There’s plenty people who don’t have a roof over their had, who walk around feeling hungry all the time and who don’t have 2 legs, 2 hands or are blind. Those people would LOVE TO switch places with you so appreciate what you’ve got! 😚

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Today I’ve got 10 amazing apps to practice self-love/self-care for you! ::: 🔸️Gratitude (@gratefulness.me) is a great app for building gratitude and affirmations. 🔸️My Affirmations is a beautifuly done app for affirmations only BUT you get to say them out loud 🎙. 🔸️CBT Thought Diary is an app that works basically like a diary where you can keep on track with your thoughts, emotions and moods. 🔸️ThinkUp (@thinkupapp) is very similar to My Affirmations but with wider choice of affirmations to choose from. 🔸️21 Days Challenge (@21daysapp) is an app for building new healthy habits! 🔸️Focusly (@focuslyapp) is a great app for meditation, fighting stress and calming yourself e.g. before sleep. 🔸️Fabulous (@thefabstory) is another app good for building new habits but also about learning about time management and meditation, a bit of everything actually! 🔸️ Headspace – another app with mini meditation sessions, plenty exercises for mindfullness, sleep and focus. 🔸️ 5 min journal – this app will help you get started with journaling. 🔸️ Space app will help you learn healthy balance between being online and offline ::: Do you know any of those? Which one is your favourite? 😊

Love yourself! 🙏❤ When looking for a husband/wife we tend to think ‘if I’m supposed to spend rest of my life with one person I need to find somebody that I really love’. 🤔 But you know what? There’s one person that you definitely need to and will spend the rest of your life with. Yourself 😉. ::: We NEED TO love ourself cause we’re ‘stuck’ with ourself 😜 we need to accept the kind of person we are, we need to like, respect and love ourselves! 🙏❤ ::: Don’t like something about yourself? If you can – change it (e.g. try to lose weight if you think you’re too fat, learn something if you think you lack some skills) but if you can’t change it you NEED TO accept it 😉 I, for example, am too tall 😜 (I’m taller than my husband) but there’s nothing I can do about it 🤷‍♀️ so I just accepted it. It’s just who I am 😊. Please love yourself 😊❤

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – the way you start your day has HUGE impact on the rest of your day! ⚠️ And it’s all up to you! If you wake up thinking „Ugh, it’s gonna be a tough day 😑” it is gonna be in fact a tough day 😉. If you get up from bed thinking how much you don’t feel like doing anything it will stay this way 😪 – you won’t feel like doing anything 🤷‍♀️. If you start the day with negative mindset the day won’t magically turn into a positive one 😉! ::: And so if you want to practice self-love/self-care throughout the day you need to start the day with the right mindset 😉! ➡️ 1. Think positive thought – something positive (can be small!) about the upcoming day 🤗 ::: ➡️ 2. Don’t think what you „HAVE TO” do that day. Think of it as an opportunity, as something you ‘GET TO’ do 😃 ::: ➡️ 3. Write down positive affirmations for the day like „I can do it”, „I am enough”, „I am beautiful” etc 💪 ::: ➡️ 4. Take care of your body – have a good nurtitous breakfast, take vitamins and stretch a bit 😋 ::: ➡️ 5. Do something fun – dance to your favourite song 🎵, be goofy with your partner/kids 🤪 or anything else that will boost your energy and bring a smile on your face ☺️. And now go conquer the world!

Let’s turn off your inner critic! 😃 Tell me, when you look at yourself in the mirror do you see your advantages or your flaws first? 🤔 Don’t worry, we tend to listen to our inner critic and to focus on negativities, that’s normal because we inherited from our earliest evolutionary survival needs. But we can work on that and turn it into self-compassion! 🤗 ::: Kristin Neff, PhD, the world’s leading researcher of self-compassion, identifies 3 elements of self-compassion: ➡️ 1. Mindful awareness 🧐 Noticing the inner critic is the first step so if are aware of it and you see it as something negative and unfavourable to you, you’re on the good path to eliminate it 😊! Go easy and always be kind to yourself so if you notice that negative voice now and that you’ve been bad to yourself – don’t freak out! 😉 Don’t get angry with yourself for being angry with yourself 😜, don’t judge and don’t blame yourself. Just go slow, close that chapter and work on that change. ::: ➡️ 2. Practice kindness🙏 Talk to yourself as if you were talking to a friend (after all, you are your friend! ☺). At The Center for Compassionate Leadership one of favorite practices to strengthen your self-kindness is called “Note to a Dear Friend” ✉ Whenever you face a problem practice this: „Write a note as if you were comforting a loved one or a dear friend who was facing the same difficult situation you. Add two words to the top of the note: “Dear [your name].” Read the note out loud to yourself with loving kindness.” 😊 Read more here: https://www.centerforcompassionateleadership.org/blog/compassionate-leadership-practice-series-note-to-a-dear-friend-a-self-compassion-exercise (I’ll post the link in stories) ::: ➡️ 3. Recognize That You Aren’t Alone 😘 It is very important to remember that you’re not alone in all this! We all have inner critics we fight with! Everyone faces challenges and makes mistakes. Everyone has bad days 🤗 ::: Self-compassion is a skill that gets better and better the more you practice it. So start small and keep moving forward!

What is really self-love/self-care? 🤔 People use to think that self-care is just taking care of our body (and I may have pushed that thinking by sharing recipes for homemade cosmetics as self-love series and not talking about other ways of self-caring 😬). ::: Self-care is not only taking care of your body and/or skincare. Self-care is also taking care…of our mind! Of our soul, of our self-cofindence, of feeling present, feeling important & needed. For me, self-love is putting yourself first! 😎 ::: Self-love is standing up to somebody who expects something from you that you don’t want and saying ‘no’ 🚫 ::: Self-love is putting your needs first and not going to a party with your friends simply because you feel like staying home and having some me-time 💅. ::: Self-love is suddenly taking a day off because you don’t feel well 🤧 even though your boss and/or co-workers count on you (which I did yesterday 😉). ::: Self-love is not only putting your needs first but also feeling good about doing it! You’re doing it for yourself, you’re taking care of yourself, of your mental health, be proud! 😊 ::: So, do you practice other forms of self-care rather than just taking care of your body? Can you give an example of a situation when you put your needs first? 😊

SELF LOVE RECIPE! ❤🧖‍♀️ Time to take care of our hair and prepare a homemade hair conditioner! ::: Avocado 🥑 is rich in vitamin E which helps moisturise your hair and make it thicker. The potassium, natural oils, carbohydrates and vitamins in bananas help soften and protect your hair from breakage 💪. ::: To make the mask: ➡️ 1. Mash together one medium-sized ripe avocado 🥑 and one small ripe banana 🍌. ➡️ 2. Add one tablespoon each of olive oil and wheat germ oil to this paste. ➡️ 3. Gently massage this mix into your hair, covering the roots and tips 🧖‍♀️. ➡️ 4. After 30 minutes, rinse with cold water and shampoo. ::: Tip: For best results, use this mask twice a week. Source: femina.in

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ In winter our lips often get dry so it’s important to do lip scrubs from time to time! 😊 Today lets make honey & cinnamon scrub! 😀 You’ll need: 🔸️ 1/4 cup brown sugar (you can use regular sugar here or even salt but brown sugar is tastier!) 🔸️1 Tbsp. coconut oil (this can be substituted with any sort of oil such as almond, olive, etc.) 🔸️1 Tbsp. raw unfiltered honey (that pretend honey just won’t do) 🔸️1 tsp. cinnamon powder (you can even do ginger powder, nutmeg, or cloves.) … ::: ➡️ Combine ingredients in a small bowl using a wooden spoon, mix everything well. ➡️ Transfer to a small glass jar with a lid. ➡️ To use: Rub a small amount onto your lips in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. ➡️ Rinse (or you could just lick it off if you really wanted too…😃) off with a wet washcloth and feel the difference!… Source: https://hybridrastamama.com

Cooling Cucumber Mask 🧖‍♀️ ::: Ingredients: 🔸️ 1 large cucumber 🥒 🔸️ 2 TBSP Unrefined Coconut Oil 🥥 🔸️ 1/4 cup Aloe Vera Gel 🔸️ 8 drops of Carrot Seed Essential Oil (optional) ::: ➡️ Blend all ingredients together until all ingredients form a smooth cream. ➡️ Transfer to ice cube tray and freeze. You might hold a bit back and pop it in the fridge so you can use your mask now! ➡️ Apply all around the eyes. Leave on for 10-15 minutes. It feels HEAVENLY! 😍 So refreshing-you can just feel the puffiness disappearing! If you are using the Carrot Seed oil be very careful-if it gets in your eyes it will burn 😬. If the oil gets in your eyes, rinse out your eye with cool water immediately. Source: https://thepaleomama.com

All Natural Homemade Bronzer Recipe 🧖‍♀️ ::: Ingredients: 🔸️ 1 Tbs. cinnamon powder 🔸️ 1 tsp cocoa powder 🔸️ 1 tsp nutmeg powder 🔸️ 2 tsp arrowroot powder 🔸️ 15 drops lavender or rosemary essential oil *If you prefer a loose powder, leave out the essential oils. ::: Directions: ➡️ 1. Adjust the levels of ingredients to your shade and mix well in a small bowl, and break up any clumps until it’s smooth 😎. ➡️ 2. Place the powder in a clean, empty compact and pack it in firmly. ::: A few tips on the color: Cinnamon provides glow 💫. Cocoa gives depth and darkness 🖤 . Nutmeg will give a sun-kissed brown 🤩. Cornstarch spreads it all out and lightens it 🤗. Essential oil keeps it together and thickens it 💪. Source: http://www.thankyourbody.com

Homemade Natural Face Powder 🧖‍♀️ ::: Homemade natural face powder is the easiest makeup to make! Just three ingredients and suddenly you’ve made your own face powder for practically pennies! 😃 ::: ➡️ Arrowroot Powder This is the safer version of cornstarch. Not that cornstarch is horribly unsafe but it can pose allergy issues and is often made from GMO’s, thus I prefer to use arrowroot over cornstarch but the two are interchangeable. ➡️ Cocoa Powder Not only does cocoa powder act as the main coloring ingredient in this DIY but it’s also beneficial for your skin! 😃Cocoa powder contains antioxidants which helps heal and repair any skin damage. ➡️ Cinnamon This spice does provide a tiny bit of coloring but it is also helpful for acne. ::: Light Powder 🔸️ 2 Tbs. arrowroot powder 🔸️ 1/2 tsp. cocoa powder 🔸️ 1/4 tsp. cinnamon ::: Medium Powder 🔸️ 2 Tbs. arrowroot powder 🔸️ 1 1/2 tsp. cocoa powder 🔸️ 1/4 tsp. cinnamon ::: Dark Powder 🔸️ 2 Tbs. arrowroot powder 🔸️ 1 Tbs. cocoa powder 🔸️ 1/4 tsp. cinnamon ::: ➡️ Place ingredients into a bowl. ➡️ Mix well, use the back of a spoon to break up any cocoa powder clumps. ➡️ Start out with the shade closest to your skin tone but to get a perfect match you may need to add more cocoa powder or cinnamon. ➡️ Transfer to a clean jar or old compact container. ::: To use: Lightly apply to a makeup brush and apply as you would normally 😃. Go lightly however, as this is a loose powder and you do not need much. ::: Source: https://pistachioproject.com

Homemade pomegranate facial scrub ::: Pomegranates have been cultivated since ancient times, and science has found surprising benefits for this amazing fruit😊. Research shows that the seeds may slow aging, halt the spread of cancer and improve heart health. ::: What’s more, this tasty treat is low in calories 😉 (only around 105 for an average-sized fruit) in addition to being loaded with nutrients. High in vitamin C and potassium, the bright red fruit also boasts high levels of antioxidants. ::: And if you eat the seeds rather than drinking the tangy juice, you’ll have added fiber in your diet as well 😉 ::: Ingredients: 🔸️ 2-3 tablespoons of honey 🍯 🔸️ 1/2 cup crushed pomegranate seeds with the juice 🔸️ 1/2 cup white sugar ::: ➡️ Start by cutting open the fruit. Make a slit with a sharp knife and then pry the halves open. You can do this in the sink or in a bowl of water to prevent the deep dark red juice from splattering and potentially staining your clothes or counter 😉 ➡️ Once the fruit is open, start picking the seeds off. Again, you can do this while the fruit is submerged in a bowl of water. The seeds will sink and the white fleshy part floats making it easy to separate. ➡️ Pour the honey into a bowl and add the seeds. Crush the seeds with a wooden spoon. Add the sugar and stir. You can use more sugar if you want a thicker scrub. ::: You can either leave the crushed seeds in the scrub or remove them after you’ve juice them. ::: Source: https://www.carolynshomework.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Coconut Mocha Face Mask🧖‍♀️ Caffeine ☕ is a favorite ingredient in many anti-aging products because it helps tighten skin, reduces redness, reduces puffiness, and even helps with under eye circles ☺. It’s even said to help with cellulite so you might want to give it a try on other parts of your body! ::: Chocolate 🍫 is full of antioxidants which are great for keeping your skin youthful and healthy. It’s also great for making skin soft and smooth. ::: Coconut milk 🥥🥛 helps hydrate skin keeping it smooth and soft. Because of it’s amazing hydrating properties, it is wonderful on dry skin. ::: Ingredients: 1 tbs cocoa powder 🍫 1 tbs coffee grounds ☕ (fresh will give you the most caffeine benefits but used coffee grounds works fine too) 2-3 tbs coconut milk 🥥🥛 (use coconut milk.) ::: ➡️ Mix all ingredients together. ➡️ Once the face mask is thoroughly mixed, apply to a clean face. ➡️ Allow mask to remain on your face for 15-20 minutes 🧖‍♀️ ➡️ Carefully wash off face with warm water and washcloth. Source: https://pistachioproject.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub 🎃 ::: This Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub is perfect for the Fall season! Use this scrub to pamper yourself or for a hostess gift. 😍 ::: Sugar scrubs are very easy and cheap to make 😁. To make pumpkin spice sugar scrub, you will need: 🔸️ coconut oil 🥥 🔸️ brown sugar 🔸️ pumpkin pie spice 🎃 The ratio of coconut oil to sugar is 2:1. Fill two small jars and use 1 cup of coconut oil and 1/2 cup of brown sugar. Place coconut oil into a blender and blend until smooth. Add the brown sugar and 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice and blend together. If you want the scrub a bit coarser, add more brown sugar until you get the consistency that you would like 😃 ::: Transfer the scrub to a jar and add a pretty tag 😍🎁 ::: Source: http://uncommondesignsonline.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Rich Honey Hand Balm for Super Dry Hands 👋 ::: This homemade honey balm is the perfect antidote for all your dry-skin woes 😊. Just slather on a little bit in the morning and wave goodbye to dry, cracked, irritated hands. For an added boost, apply before bed, cover with cotton gloves, and let this recipe work magic on your hands overnight. ::: In addition to its calming and healing properties, here are several other ways honey helps combat dry winter skin: 🔸️ Antimicrobial Honey is naturally antibacterial and antimicrobial, so it can keep skin bacteria in check and help prevent future infections. 🔸️ Anti-inflammatory Honey has been directly observed to reduce skin inflammation after being applied to wounds 🔸️ Balances skin pH 🔸️ Natural moisturizer ::: You’ll need: ✔ 1/4 cup coconut oil 🥥 ✔ 1/4 cup almond oil ✔ 1/4 cup olive oil ✔ 5 tablespoons beeswax pastilles ✔ 1 tablespoon shea butter ✔ 1-1/2 tablespoons raw honey 🍯 ✔ Essential oils of your choice ::: Instructions ➡️ Combine everything except for the raw honey and essential oils in a microwave safe bowl. ➡️ Microwave in 30-second increments for 1–2 minutes, until the oils and beeswax have completely melted. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt your oils. ➡️ Place the bowl of melted oils in the freezer for about 2 minutes. When you take it out, the mixture should be solid around the edges but still liquid in the middle. ➡️ Stir for about 15 seconds until the mixture comes together almost like a thick batter. ➡️ Add the honey and essential oils. Stir again. ➡️ Spoon the balm into a lidded glass container, and pop it into the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool completely.Let the balm solidify before using 😚 ::: Source: https://helloglow.co

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Nutmeg & Cinnamon Face Mask 🧖‍♀️ ::: These yummy spices not only smell amazing, but are naturally good for your skin ☺. Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties and can actually help to reduce pore size and diminish acne spots and scars. Cinnamon acts natural exfoliant and antiseptic. When these spices are combined with honey, it creates a skin healing mask. ::: ⚠️ A word of caution though: Nutmeg can be harsh on skin — especially sensitive skin — so be sure to try the mask out on a small patch of skin before applying it all over. ::: Ingredients: 🔸️1 tablespoon of honey 🍯 🔸️1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 🔸️1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg ::: Directions: ➡️ Combine all of the ingredients. ➡️ Apply to a clean face very gently in circular motions and be careful to avoid the eye area. Do not rub or scrub it in as it can easily cause irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin. ➡️ Leave the mask on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water. ::: Source: https://www.collegefashion.net

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ 3 Homemade Beauty Treatments Using Leftover Pumpkin 🎃 ::: ➡️ 1. Body Sugar Scrub If your skin is in need of exfoliation, pumpkin makes a bang-up base for a sugar scrub 😃. Mix together equal parts pumpkin puree and olive oil and add enough sugar until you have a thick slurry. In the shower gently rub all over with a washcloth or loofah, rinse then dry as usual. ::: ➡️ 2. Generic Face Mask This recipe comes from dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain via Huffington Post: Mix together one cup of pumpkin 🎃, two tablespoons of brown sugar, one tablespoon of honey 🍯 and a half cup of yogurt. (The sugar and yogurt are to exfoliate, the honey is a humectant.) Spread on to your face and let sit for 10 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry 😊 ::: 3. Lip Balm/Scrub 💋 A pinch of pumpkin for the pout does wonders. Mix 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin puree with 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon fine sugar. Rub on lips and massage gently to gently exfoliate and moisturize. 😍 Source: https://www.treehugger.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Homemade Rosemary Honey Conditioner ::: Ingredients: 🔸️16 oz of honey 🍯 🔸️5-15 drops of rosemary essential oil ::: Directions: ➡️ Place the Rosemary essential oil into the honey bottle and shake it up so that it’s mixed well You now have Rosemary Honey Conditioner! 😀 ::: To Use: Squeeze out about 1 tbs of honey into your hands and spread on hair 🧖‍♀️. It is sticky so you may need to get your hair a bit more wet so that the honey can spread around. Alternatively, you can squeeze 1 tbs of honey into 1/2 cup of water. Mix well and then pour this on your hair. Source: https://pistachioproject.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ DIY Tension Relief Bath Bombs 🛀 ::: Make your own DIY bath bombs to wash away body and head tension in this easy step by step DIY beauty tutorial 😊. The scent combination of lavender oil and peppermint oil is both relaxing and invigorating 😍.Together, they’re the perfect combo for tired muscles and minds. ::: Supplies (for 3 bath bombs) 🔸️1 cup baking soda 🔸️½ cup citric acid 🔸️½ cup Epsom Salts 🔸️¾ cup cornstarch 🔸️2 tablespoons sweet almond oil 🔸️3 teaspoons witch hazel 🔸️1 teaspoon green mica powder 🔸️10 drops lavender essential oil 🔸️10 drops peppermint essential oil ::: Tools: 🔸️Bath bomb molds 🔸️Large mixing bowl 🔸️Small glass spray bottle with water ::: Instructions: ➡️ 1. Put all of your dry ingredients into your mixing bowl and mix until well combined, being careful to make sure no clumps remain. ➡️ 2.Pour the almond oil, essential oils and witch hazel into a small glass mixing bowl, then whisk until combined. Gently, pour the liquid mixture into the larger bowl with the dry ingredients. ➡️ 3.The mixture will start fizzing as soon as the liquid touches the dry ingredients. ➡️ 4.Mix with a fork (or your hands) until everything looks like it’s well combined and somewhat moist 😀. ➡️ 5.Prepare your bath bomb molds and use a spoon to fill the molds halfway. Using a silicone spatula, press the mixture into the molds firmly. ➡️ 6.Spray each mold with a small bit of water (one spray) and press down again to make sure they’re firm. Using too much water will cause the bombs to lose their fizz (and start growing out of control). If you don’t press down firmly enough, the bath bombs will not hold together. ➡️ 7.Divide the remaining mixture into the molds and again press down firmly. Spray the top with water and press down again. ➡️ 8.Close the molds, and allow them to sit on the counter for 24h to set before removing from molds. ::: Notes Due to the mica powder and almond oil, these bombs will leave your bath a bit slippery. So take caution when you’re getting out! ::: Source: https://www.happy-mothering.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Strawberry face-masks 🧖‍♀️🍓 ::: DIY Recipe #1 Homemade Strawberry Mask 🔸️8 – 9 Fresh strawberries 🍓 🔸️3 Tablespoons of honey 🍯 In a bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork until smooth. Add in the honey and mix the ingredients together. Using clean hands or a sanitized brush, gently apply the mixture all over your face, avoiding the eye area 😊. Lie down and leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it away with warm water, pat your face dry and follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer. ::: DIY Recipe #2 🔸️8 – 9 Fresh strawberries 🍓 🔸️2 Tablespoon of honey 🔸️1 Tablespoon of oil – Extra virgin olive, jojoba, grapeseed or sweet almond oil 🔸️Few drops of fresh lemon juice – About 8 drops if you have dry skin and up to 1 tablespoon for oily skin In a bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork until smooth. Stir in the honey, oil, and lemon juice until all the ingredients are well-incorporated. Using clean hands or a sanitized brush, gently apply the mixture all over your face, avoiding the eye area 😊. Lie down and leave the mask on for 5 minutes. Wash it away with warm water, pat your face dry and follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer. ::: DIY Recipe #3 🔸️5 Fresh strawberries 🍓 🔸️1/2 Tablespoon of non-flavored yogurt or heavy cream 🔸️2 Teaspoon of honey 🍯 In a bowl, mash the strawberries with a fork until smooth. Add the honey and yogurt (for oily complexions) or cream (for dry skin) and mix until the ingredients are well-incorporated. Using clean hands or a sanitized brush, gently apply the mixture all over your face, avoiding the eye area 😊. Lie down and leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes. Wash it away with warm water, pat your face dry and follow up with your favorite toner and moisturizer. ::: Beautylish Tip: You can store extra mask mix in a air-tight container in the the refrigerator for up to one week 😉 ::: Source: https://www.beautylish.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏💚 Time for 5th and last part of our 30 ways of practicing self-love and self-care with 6 more self-care tips for you! ::: 🔸️ 25. Give up the need for approval from others 😉 🔸️ 26. Be realistic. There is no person on this earth that is happy every single moment of every single day. You know why? Because we are all human 😉. The key is to stay positive DESPITE the negative situations 😀 🔸️ 27. Let go of past trauma and wounds. This can be a really tough one and it may be one of those times you need to turn to others for support. We don’t have to carry that around with us anymore. We deserve better 🤗 🔸️ 28. Find your happy place ❤. Where’s the one place you feel totally at ease, calm, happy, positive, high on life? Go to that place when you are going through hard times, or imagine yourself being there. Think about how it feels, what it smells like, what it looks like. 🔸️ 29. Remember that problems and/or tough situations make us stronger, wiser and better! We should learn from them and never give up! 😊 🔸️ 30. Have fun! 😜 Get out there and do the things that light your fire. Enjoy them, enjoy being you and enjoy your incredible life. ::: Hope you enjoyed all the tips how to practice self-love and that you’re gonna use them! 🤗

SELF-LOVE 🙏💚 Time for 4th part of our 30 ways of practicing self-love and self-care with 6 more self-care tips for you! ::: 🔸️ 19. Embrace and love the things that make you different 💜. This is what makes you special. 🔸️ 20. Realize that beauty cannot be defined. It is what you see it as. Don’t let any of those Photoshopped magazines make you feel like your body isn’t perfect. Even those models don’t look like that in real life 😉 🔸️ 21. Follow your passion 🤩. You know that thing that gets you so excited but scares you at the same time. The thing you really want to do but have convinced yourself it won’t work. You should go do that! 🔸️ 22. Be patient but persistent 💪. Self-love needs to be practiced daily but can take a lifetime to master. So be kind and support yourself through the hard times. 🔸️ 23. Treat others with love and respect ❤🙏. Treat others how you want to be treated. That doesn’t mean everybody will always repay the favor, but that’s their problem not yours. 🔸️ 24. Learn to say ‘no’. Saying ‘no’ sometimes doesn’t make you a bad person, it makes you a smart person 😉

SELF-LOVE 🙏💚 Time for 3rd part of our 30 ways of practicing self-love and self-care with 6 more self-care tips for you! ::: 🔸️13. Start each day by telling yourself something really positive 🤗. How well you managed to do something, how lovely you look today. Anything that you would say to your friend to make her/him smile – tell that to yourself! 😁 🔸️14. Eat healthy! 🥦 Fill your body with food and drink that nourishes it and makes it thrive. 🔸️15. Don’t believe everything you think 🚫. There is an inner critic inside of us trying to keep us small and safe, remember about that! 🔸️16. Surround yourself with positive people who love and encourage you 💞. Support each other, help each, be good to each other! 🔸️17. Stop the comparisons. There is no one on this planet like you we are all unique in our own way and that’s what makes this world beautiful! 😍 🔸️18. Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new 🤩. It’s incredible the feeling we get when we realize we have achieved something we didn’t know or think we could do before.

2nd part of our 30 ways of practicing self-love and self-care! Last week we did first 6, now time for 6 more! 🤗 ::: 30 ways of practicing self-love/self-care: 🔸️ 7. Have some propper me-time. If you don’t live by yourself be open about it and simply ask your partner or roommate to leave you by youreslf because you need some time by yourself. I learned that last year to simply tell my husband that I need e.g. to watch some girly movie by myself, I leave him by himself in living room and go to bedroom to have some me-time 😉 🔸️ 8. Practice gratitude 🙏 – we have so many things to be grateful for! Your health, your close ones, roof over your head, your surrounding… notice what you really have! 😊 So many people lack it and dream of those things! 🔸️ 9. Be creative! 🤩 Put your emotions on paper and write a story or take some paints and try painting! 🎨 If you’re not a fan of those 2 activities you can try decoupaging, knitting, taking pictures, singing, playing some instruments… there are so many ways to be creative! 🤗 This is what got me through lockdown! Coloring is what makes me relaxed, gets my thoughts away and lets me calm down so I got this BrushMe set 😀 – you get a painting with a set of paints with numbers and all you need to do is to paint right color in the right spot and you can create an amazing picture like I did here! Have you tried one of those? #notsponsored 🔸️ 10. Spend as much time in nature as possible! 😍 Especially now, in the spring/summer! 🌞 Fresh air and nice views make us calmer and more energetic! 🔸️ 11. End all toxic relationships 😉. Anyone who makes you feel anything less than amazing doesn’t deserve to be a part of your life. If you get/havve a hater in social media – block him/her immediately. We don’t need that 🚫 🔸️ 12. Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small 😀. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you have achieved!

Starting today for next 5 self-love posts that I share on Thursdays we’re gonna go through 30 ways of practicing self-love and self-care 😊. Start loving yourself! That’s first step to being happy! ::: 1-6 ways of practicing self-love/self-care: 🔸️ 1. Write a love letter to yourself. Write down everything you like/love about yourself 😍 🔸️ 2. Learn when to stop and relax. We all live in crazy speed and that’s not healthy. Try to plan at least 1 day a week for regeneration when you have the time to think, to listen to music, to meditate or even to just lay down and do nothing 🤗. 🔸️ 3. Find time for your close ones. You can’t work all the time 😉. Take that 1 evening off and go out, meet with your friends, your family 🔸️ 4. Be active! Do you remember my post last week about happy hormones (if not, you should! It’s under a pink photo with a bubble gum 😉)? We’ve learned that working out and being physically active boosts production of endorphins 🤗 🔸️ 5. Learn to forgive yourself. IF you’ve made some mistake, even a big one, it’s already in the past, what is done is done. Try to draw conclusions and use it as experience of what not to do in the future 😘. But most importantly – don’t be angry with yourself! 🔸️6. Have good sleep 😴! It is highly important to function well! What can you do to sleep well? Don’t dring too much coffee or black tea, try not to stress that much and don’t work too much 😅

Summer Care: 3 DIY Watermelon Juice Face Masks For A Flawless Skin 🧖‍♀️ ➡️ Watermelon Juice And Yogurt Face Mask For Glowing Skin 🤩 Yogurt is known do to wonders for our skin and hair. The combination of watermelon juice and yogurt can give you a supple and radiant skin. Regular use of this face mask will makes your skin look younger and healthier 😊. ::: Take a small bowl and add half cup of watermelon juice in it. Add one tablespoon of yogurt, and mix both the ingredients well. Apply the face mask on your face and neck, and let it stay for 20 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. 🤗 ::: ➡️ Watermelon And Lemon Juice For Dry Skin 😊 If you have a dry skin, then bring this face mask to your rescue. Lemon will gently exfoliate your dry, dead skin cells, whereas honey and watermelon juice will moisturise and hydrate your rough skin 😁 ::: Take 2 tablespoons of watermelon juice in a small bowl; add one tablespoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey in it. Mix all the ingredients very well. Apply this face mask on your face and neck. Let it stay for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash it off with water 😊 ::: ➡️ Watermelon And Raw Milk For Brighter Skin Milk is a great cleanser, especially raw milk, which makes your complexion fairer and brighter. It is also a great moisturiser that is known to heal dry skin cells. Milk is also known to treat sunburns and sunspots. Watermelon juice will rejuvenate your face and give you a fresh look 😎 ::: Take one tablespoon of watermelon juice in a bowl. Add one tablespoon of raw milk, and mix them well. Apply the mask on your clean face and let it stay for 20 to 25 minutes. Wash it off with cold water 😊 ::: Source: https://food.ndtv.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏💙 There’s black tea, green tea…but did you know there’s blue tea too? 😀 ::: Blue Tea is made by seeping dried butterfly-pea flowers in water and can be enjoyed both hot and cold. It is also said to have weight loss benefits 😉 ::: Blue tea, or butterfly pea flower tea, is a caffeine-free herbal concoction, made by seeping dried or fresh leaves of the Clitoria ternatea plant. ::: Blue tea contains catechins, which are said to be instrumental in burning belly fat and aiding weight loss 😀. Drinking butterfly-pea flowers seeped in warm water is said to be an effective way to rev up the metabolism, which in turn, makes the body burn more calories. ::: Here are some other benefits of blue tea that you may want to know, before trying it out: ➡️1. The tea is rich in antioxidants, which makes it a great beverage to include in your detox diet. ➡️2. The earthy flavour of butterfly-pea flower tea is said to be a mood enhancer. The tea is said to have stress busting effects that may also help reduce symptoms of anxiety 😀. It is also known to refresh the brain and helps keep you energised and happy throughout the day 🤩 ➡️3. Blue tea is said to help in losing water weight as it is a natural diuretic drink. ➡️4. Blue tea is also said to have a role in regulating blood sugar levels. ::: Blue Tea For Hair, Skin & Beauty ➡️1. This tea is well-known for its anti-ageing benefits, due to its high antioxidant content 🧖‍♀️. This makes the skin look younger and healthier from within. ➡️2. The flavonoids present in blue tea may also stimulate collagen production. ➡️3. Stress-relieving properties of blue tea are also helpful in overall maintainenace of skin and beauty. ➡️4. Blue pea flower is excellent for the hair too, as it contains anthocyanin – a compound known to increase blood circulation in the head and therefore maintain a healthy scalp. It also helps in strengthening the hair follicles from within. Source: https://food.ndtv.com

DIY Hydrating Floral Honey Face Mask For Sensitive Skin 🧖‍♀️ ::: Ingredients: 🔸️3 Tablespoons Sunflower Oil 🔸️2 Tablespoons Raw Local Honey 🍯 🔸️1 tsp Rose Petals 🌹 🔸️1 tsp Helichrysum Flowers ::: ➡️In a small bowl combine sunflower oil and raw local honey 🍯 ➡️Microwave oil and honey together for 10-15 seconds just to gently warm the oil and honey. ➡️Next, finely crush the rose petals and helichrysum flowers using a mortar and pestle until they are finely broken down 😊. If you would prefer a finer powder for your mask you can opt to use a spice or coffee grinder to grind the flower petals. ➡️Add the crushed flowers to the honey and oil mixture and mix well. ➡️Spread an even layer of the mask over your face and neck and allow it to sit for as long as you would like, ideally leaving it on for a minimum of 20 minutes 🤩 ➡️Remove the mask with warm water, gently moving your hands in small circles over the skin to gently exfoliate. ➡️Pat dry and enjoy your extra soft skin Source: http://www.thewellessentials.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ How can cucumbers benefit your skin? 🥒 🔆1. Reduces swelling and puffiness 🔆2. Aids acne-prone skin 🔆3. Helps combat premature aging 🔆4. Soothes irritation 🔆5. Provides a base for hydration ::: 🔸️1. Basic cucumber face mask 🧖‍♀️ This recipe may be a good option if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to refresh or rejuvenate your skin 🤗 ::: ➡️Blend or puree half an unpeeled cucumber 🥒 in a blender or food processor until it’s the consistency of a watery paste. ::: ➡️Separate the juice from any solid bits by pouring the mixture through a strainer. ::: ➡️Apply the cucumber juice to your freshly washed face. Let the mask sit on your skin for 15 minutes. ::: ➡️Wash the mask off with cool or lukewarm water and pat your face dry with a soft cloth 😊 ::: 🔸️ 2. Cucumber, oatmeal, and honey face mask 🧖‍♀️ This recipe may be a good option for acne-prone skin. Together with cucumber’s astringent properties, oatmeal can help exfoliate and remove dead skin cells, while honey can work to balance the bacteria on your skin 🤗 ::: ➡️Blend or puree half an unpeeled cucumber in a blender or food processor until it’s the consistency of a watery paste. ::: ➡️Separate the juice from any solid bits by pouring the mixture through a strainer. ::: ➡️Add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal to the mixture. Stir the oatmeal and cucumber juice until smooth. ::: ➡️Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture and stir until well blended. ::; ➡️Apply the mixture over your face and neck, and massage gently with your fingertips. Let the mask sit on your skin for 15 minutes. ::: ➡️Rinse the mask off with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a soft cloth. ::: Source: https://www.healthline.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Are you a fan of green smoothies? 🤔 They used to repel me, I didn’t even want to try spinach in a smoothie. And I was so wrong… 🙄 green smoothies are my favourite now! 😍 ::: What we eat can truly transform our bodies and our lives in powerful ways. Blending spinach into a fruit smoothie is a great way to boost your immune system, as well as naturally energize you 🤗 ::: Most smoothies are made with just fruit and liquid, which is high in sugar and can cause inflammation. A green smoothie, on the other hand, is made with fruit, plant-based liquid and leafy greens 😁 ::: This recipe is full of iron, potassium and vitamins galore— and tastes like a tropical treat from all the island fruit. And it will boost your energy! ::: Ingredients: 🔸️fresh spinach 🔸️frozen pineapple 🔸️frozen mango 🔸️fresh banana ➡️Blend 1 cup of spinach (or another leafy greens of your choice) in a blender. Adding leafy greens to your smoothie boosts the phytonutrients and fiber, which then slows down the absorption of sugars into your body. ➡️Next, add 1 cup of liquid and blend well (until all leafy chunks are gone).Toss in fruit, such as frozen mango, pineapple and bananas in the blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Serve smoothie immediately for maximum nourishment. ::: Another green smoothie I loooove is from @kingaparuzel recipe : 1 apple 🍏, 2 handfuls of spinach 🍃, 2 stalks of celery, 1cm of fresh ginger, 1/2 of lemon (without the zest), 1 tsp of maple syrup. Mmmm so good 😋 Source: https://simplegreensmoothies.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Basil & Aloe Vera Face Mask 🧖‍♀️ This Mask Is Great For: 🔸️Killing germs 🔸️Preventing breakouts 🔸️ Moisturizing 🔸️ Toning tired skin ::: Ingredients: 🔸️Aloe vera gel 🔸️Basil 🍃 🔸️Indian lilac (optional) ::: Recipe: ➡️For this recipe, you need to grind a handful of basil and a handful of lilac before mixing. If you can buy the leaves pre-ground, that would be great. The easiest way to do it yourself is to use a mortar and pestle. If you don’t have those tools, place the leaves on the palm of your hand, and press and rub with your thumb using twisting motions. This helps to release the essential oils inside the leaves. ➡️Place the ground leaves in a mixing bowl and a 1 tablespoon of water. ➡️Stir until the water is gone. ➡️Pour in 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel. ➡️Mix until the gel covers all the leaf matter. ::: How To Apply: ➡️Start by washing your face and neck with warm water and an oil-free cleanser to remove makeup and open pores. ➡️Spread the aloe vera gel, leaves and all, onto the skin of your face, neck, and décolleté. ➡️Let the mask dry for fifteen minutes. Keep an eye on your surroundings as the leaves may have a tendency to fall your face as the aloe dries. ➡️Rinse your face, first with lukewarm water, and then with cool water to tighten pores. ➡️Dry your skin with a soft towel 😀 Source: https://www.siobeauty.com

Self-love 🙏❤ DIY: COCOA HAIR MASK 🧖‍♀️ Ingredients: 🔸️1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 🔸️1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 🔸️2 Tbsp. Raw Honey 🍯 🔸️2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 🔸️1 Tbsp. Oil of your Choice 🔸️1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar ::: ➡️Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well until it forms a smooth paste. If this is too thick for you, you can add more Greek yogurt 🤗 ➡️Apply to clean hair. Evenly distribute through hair from roots to ends. Apply a plastic cap/ deep conditioning cap; let it sit in the hair for 30 min or sit under the dryer for 30-45 min 🤩 ::: NOTE: The cocoa powder is very messy so wear an old t-shirt and make sure that you cover the floor with a bag or something 😉. ::: ➡️Rinse Hair with cool water. Make sure the water is not “cold” but make sure it is between warm and cold, which is cool. Style hair as desired 🤩. ::: Source: https://naturalology.wordpress.com

The mental health benefits of crafting have been well documented by plenty of top publications 🤩! Working with your hands and making time to be creative can boost your mood 🙃, keep your brain sharp 🧠 and even help alleviate the symptoms of health woes like depression, arthritis, sleeplessness and stress 🤯. ::: Human beings have been using art 🎨 and creative endeavors to cope and express themselves for literally thousands of years. ::: So, it’s no surprise that DIY and crafting can help with anxiety, too 🤗. Crafting as a form of self-care is a long-standing tradition. ::: I have always found creating/crafting/making to be a form of therapy 😍🙏. When you’re making something, your mind has space to wander and work things out. It also gives you a chance to change the channel in your brain and focus on something else rather than what’s stressing you out 🤗 ::: And in many cases, the actual physical activities involved in craft projects can be relaxing in themselves. Whether it’s the act of making smooth brushstrokes, the calm repetitive nature of needlecrafts and knitting or crochet, or the soothing colors and sounds of coloring, just the act of making can be super relaxing 😍. ::: Swipe left to see a tutorial on how to prepare those quick DIY Easter decorations 🐣. 2 more tutorials on Easter decorations coming next week! 🤩

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Try bringing some relaxation into your home and create a spa-like experience 😍! Time to make DIY Bath Bombs 💥 ::: Ingredients (for 4 balls): 🔸️100g bicarbonate of soda 🔸️50g citric acid 🔸️25g cornflour 🔸️25g Epsom salt (optional) 🔸️2 tbsp oil – such as sunflower, coconut or olive oil 🔸️¼ tsp essential oil, such as orange, lavender or chamomile 🔸️a few drops of liquid food colouring 🔸️orange peel, lavender or rose petals, to decorate (optional) 🍊 ::: Method ➡️ Put the bicarbonate of soda, citric acid, cornflour and Epsom salt in a bowl, then whisk until fully combined 😁 ➡️ Pour the base oil, essential oil and food colouring in a small bowl. Mix together well, combining the oil with the colouring as much as possible. ➡️ Very slowly add the oil mixture into the dry ingredients a little at a time, whisking between each addition. ➡️ When all the oil is added, add a few tiny drops of water and whisk again (it will fizz when you add the water, so mix it in quickly). You’re looking for the mixture to slightly clump together when pressed in your hand and keep its shape – it shouldn’t be too wet. ➡️ If you’re adding peel or flower petals to decorate, drop them into the bottom of your chosen mould*. Pack your mixture tightly on top, pressing down and smoothing out the top with a teaspoon. ➡️ Leave your bath bomb in the mould* to dry for 2-4 hrs, then carefully remove it. It’s now ready to drop into the bath – watch it fizz away! ::: *What can I use as a bath bomb mould? 🤔 You can use anything flexible as a mould for your bath bombs, so have fun looking around your home for things you could use. Here are some ideas to get you started: 🔸️Yogurt or pudding pots 🔸️Christmas tree decorations (we used a star) 🔸️Plastic packaging from toys 🔸️Easter egg packaging 🔸️Silicone ice cube trays 🔸️Silicone cupcake cases 🔸️Plastic biscuit cutters (place them on a tray) ::: Source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com

Recipes for immune-boosting drinks 🤗 💥Immune Booster Shot Recipe This immune booster shot recipe has everything you need to raise that immune system 🤩! It’s jam packed with immune boosting ingredients 😉 ::: Ingredients 🔸️ 1 tablespoon honey 🍯 🔸️ juice of 1 lemon 🍋 🔸️ juice of 1 orange 🍊 🔸️1-2 cloves garlic minced 🔸️1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated 🔸️1 dash of cayenne pepper 🔸️1 dash of real sea salt 🔸️1 dash cinnamon 🔸️¼ teaspoon turmeric 🔸️Grind of black pepper 🔸️1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar 🔸️1 tablespoon hot water ::: ➡️Mince the garlic (ideally put through a garlic press) and set aside for 10 minutes ⏰. This gives the enzymes a chance to form and ensures maximum benefits 😍. ➡️Whisk together the honey, turmeric, and hot water, until the honey is incorporated and smooth.Then you just stir in everything else and drink! 🤗 ::: 💥 Glow Boosting Apple Carrot Juice 😋 Carrots, apples, and oranges are a winning combination for helping your body protect itself and fight off infections 😁 The apples and oranges give you your vitamin C 🤩 Vitamin A, which is also critical to a healthy immune system, is present in carrots in the form of the antioxidant beta carotene 😍. ::: Ingredients: 🔸️2 large carrots 🥕 🔸️2-3 apples 🍎 🔸️2 oranges 🍊 Optional: You can also add a thumb of ginger and/or lemon (great if you’re feeling under the weather) ::: Instructions: ➡️ Cut carrots and apples into pieces. ➡️Start juicing! Begin by adding the carrots into the juicer. ::: Source: https://www.healthline.com and https://40aprons.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ 🔸️ DIY Nail Strengthener Recipe This recipe comes from Trabazini at The Spa at Monteverdi Tuscany with an add-in provided by Correa. ::: Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons of olive oil 1 Tablespoons of lemon juice 🍋 1 Teaspoon of chopped garlic (optional add-in) ::: Instructions: ➡️ Mix the ingredients in a bowl. Soak your nails in the mixture for about 10 minutes. ➡️ You can add a teaspoon of chopped garlic to the recipe and make a paste. ➡️ Repeat two to three times per week. ::: 🔸️ DIY Nail Strengthening Intensive Mask This recipe comes from Trabazini at The Spa at Monteverdi Tuscany. ::: Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons of shea butter 1 Tablespoon of olive oil 2 drops of rose essential oil ::: Instructions: ➡️ Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Apply the mask on the hands and nails, massaging for a few seconds. ➡️ Then cover the hands with cotton gloves and leave on for 20 minutes. ➡️ Do the treatment once a week. ::: 🔸️ DIY Cuticle Oil Recipe This recipe comes from Pink who says, “Jojoba oil nourishes the skin, promotes nail growth, and helps repair the strength of the nail bed. Tea tree oil is an antiseptic and helps keep fungus at bay.” ::: Ingredients: 1/2 oz jojoba oil 1 to 2 drops tea tree oil ::” Instructions: ➡️ Pour the jojoba oil and tea tree oil into an ultraviolet glass pipette dropper bottle, swish together and seal the bottle. ➡️ In the evening just before bedtime, place one drop of oil onto each fingernail and toenail and massage into cuticles. Source: https://www.byrdie.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Have you seen those peel-off charcoal masks online? 🧖‍♀️ They’re fun to watch, but you don’t need to buy one 😉 You can make your own DIY Charcoal Peel-Off Mask with just 4 ingredients. ::: Servings: 1 use Ingredients 🔸️1 capsule activated charcoal (about 1/4 to 1/3 tsp) 🔸️1/4 tsp bentonite clay 🔸️1 tsp non-flavored gelatin 🔸️2 drops tea tree essential oil 🔸️2 tsp boiling hot water ::: Instructions ➡️ Remove make up and use a gentle cleanser to clean the face. Pat dry. ➡️ Open the activated charcoal capsule and add the contents to a small glass or ceramic bowl. Discard the empty capsule. ➡️ First, add bentonite clay and gelatin. Then add boiling water and mix well with a mini silicone spatula (avoid metal spoons as the metal may weaken the health properties of the bentonite clay). The gelatin will thicken up the mask. Add 1 drop tea tree oil and mix again. ➡️ Use a mask brush to apply a layer of the mask to the skin, avoiding eye brows and be careful not to get too close the eyes. ➡️ Apply mask rather quickly as the mask will continue to thicken up. If the mask in the bowl dries up sooner than you get to apply the mask, add a 1/2 to 1 tsp of boiling hot water again to make the mask liquid again to apply. ::: Once you have a thick layer of the mask on the skin, allow to dry about 20-30 minutes. You may need to wait longer depending on the thickness of the mask. You will feel a slight tingling sensation from the bentonite clay and tea tree oil, both help to remove impurities from the skin 😶 ::: Once the mask is dry, start on an edge (chin or forehead) and slowly peel off the mask until it’s completely gone. You can use a warm washcloth to remove any remaining mask on the face. ::: Apply a toner and then follow with a moisturizer to keep the skin nourished 😍 Source: https://dontmesswithmama.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Winter is so bad for hair! 😖 They get weaker and weaker with every temperature change and constant putting a hat on and off makes them electrify and dry 💔 ::: Try this homemade hair mask to repair them 🤗 ➡️ 1. Almond & egg 🔸️1/4 cup almond oil 🔸️1 raw egg 🥚 ::: Method Combine the almond oil and egg until you get a smooth mixture. Optionally you can just whisk the egg and apply it to your hair 🤗 Section your hair and start applying the mixture to your scalp and through the length of your hair. 😊 Wait for 40 minutes and then rinse your hair as usual. Use a good shampoo and conditioner, preferably one without sulfates. ::: Almond oil acts as an emollient.The egg repairs damage in the hair shaft with its high protein content. This is considered to be one of the best remedies for frizz ☺ ::: ➡️ 2.Beer mask! 😜 You Will Need 🔸️ 1 pint of beer 🍺 ::: Method Decarbonate your beer by pouring it into a bowl. Let it sit overnight until it goes flat. Wash your hair with shampoo and then pour the beer through your hair while massaging your scalp. Rinse the beer out with cold water. 😊 ::: Benefits Beer restores moisture and nourishes your hair 😀. It is also used as a cleansing rinse that removes build-up. This helps keep your cuticles healthy. ::: ➡️ 3.Honey And Yogurt You Will Need 🔸️2-3 tablespoons yogurt 🔸️1 tablespoon honey 🍯 ::: Method Mix the honey and yogurt in a bowl. Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash with cold water. 😊 ::: Do this once a week to restore moisture and maintain your hair. ::: Benefits Yogurt is an effective deep conditioner and honey helps in retaining moisture. It also acts as an emollient and makes hair smoother and shinier. 🤗 Source: https://www.stylecraze.com P.s. And have some macaroons 😋🤤

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Time for a lovely strawberry scrub! ❤ ➡️ Take 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 1/3 cup of coconut oil ➡️ Mash frozen strawberries into dust (best part 😅) ➡️ Mix it with brown sugar and coconut oil, put it in a mason jar and keep it up to 1 month You can add a tiny bit of vanilla exctract too 🤗

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Did you know that besides great nutrition values green tea 🌱 is also good for your skin? 🤗 ::: Here are 3 options for natural face masks with magical green tea: ::: ➡️ 1. Cleansing mask Pour 1/4 cup of hot water onto 1 tsp of green tea leaves 🍃. Brew it for 10min covered, strain it and wait for it to cool down. Mix 5 tbsp of green tea with 1 tbsp of oatmeal and a bit of honey 🍯. Apply it on your face for 10 min, then massage your face and neck. Rinse it. 🤗 ➡️ 2. Mask for sensitive skin Pour 1/4 cup of hot water onto 1 tsp of green tea leaves 🍃. Brew it for 5min, strain it and wait for it to cool down.Take 3 tbsp of green tea and mix it with 3 tbsp of corn flour and 1 tsp of lemon juice 🍋. Before applying it, wipe your face down with a tonic, put the facemask on for 20min later rinse it down with warm water 😊 ::: ➡️ 3. Mask for acne Mix 1 tsp of brewed green tea leaves 🍃 with 1/2 tsp of baking soda. Put it on acne/pimples and leave it on for 10min. Wash it off with warm water 🤗 Have you ever tried such natural facemask? 😊

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe 🧖‍♀️ ::: This Lemon Sugar Scrub 🍋 Recipe makes a great-smelling, rejuvenating sugar scrub that you can either use yourself 🧖‍♀️ or package in a pretty jar or mason jar to make a thoughtful and homemade gift 🎁. ::: INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Sugar 🍚 1/4 cup Coconut Oil 🥥 1 Lemon 🍋 Optional: A few drops of Lemon Essential Oil ::: ➡️ Pour sugar into bowl. ➡️ Squeeze lemon juice and add to sugar ➡️ Mix in coconut oil (add more if you like a wet consistency). ➡️ Zest lemon and add to mixture (reserve a little to garnish top of scrub in jar). ➡️ Add your sugars to the jar. ➡️ Add a printable label to the front and maybe a ribbon to gift🎁 Enjoy! 🤗 Source: https://thriftyjinxy.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Do you know that avocado is superfood💪 🥑? It is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available 🤗. Avocado is among the richest in fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin E, good fats such as Omega-9 and magnesium among all fruits 🤩 ::: But it’s not only very healthy for your diet but it’s also great for your skin! 🧖‍♀️ ::: Avocado moisturizes, smoothes and protects skin from losing water 💧. It can delay the aging process and it stimulates collagen synthesis so it works like an anti-aging cream! 🤩 ::: Now that you know its superpowers it’s time to use it in a natural face mask! 😉 ::: You can make a facemask that is great for discoloration of your skin out of avocado 🥑 and couple drops of lemon juice 🍋. You just need to mix those 2 ingredients, put fresh mixture on your face and you’ll see 1st effects after 15 minutes when you wash it off! 🤗 ::: Try another facemask that will moisturize your skin – mix avocado 🥑 with 1 tbsp of honey 🍯. Mix it well. Put the mixture on your skin, neck and hair! Wash off after 15 min ☺ Have you ever tried such a facemask with a fresh avocado? 🥑 P.s. Snow fight! ❄ Did I get you? 😉

Work on your dreams no matter what vs rest no matter what 🤔 ::: You need to listen to your body and rest when needed 🙏 I have been working too much + had too much stress in November and December and I still ‘feel it’ in my body 😫. Even though i’m not working that much now in January, I have finally lazy weekends and sleep well 🛌, I still feel tired and don’t have that energy to jump into spiral of work 🤷🏼‍♀️ and have been taking it slowly so far in the 1st half of January and that’s ok 😉. I’m still moving forward, just taking small steps. ::: Don’t push yourself if you don’t feel like it ⚠️. Don’t say “I’ll do it no matter what!” if you don’t want to do it ⚠️. It may seem contradictory to me pushing you to follow your dreams and to work on yourself but it’s not, you just have to find that balance ⚖. ::: If you’ll be pushing yourself and not feel like it not only your body will give up and you will feel tired all the time but you’ll drop that dream/project quickly as forcing yourself to work on it won’t make you happy 🤷🏼‍♀️. ::: Create a healthy, individual routine for yourself 😊. Try what works for you and what doesn’t. I work 8h at my full-time ‘normal’ job, then work 4-5h on my projects/dream and always need those 3-4h of rest in the evening when I watch Netflix with my husband 🤩, workout and/or play PS4 🕹. And as for weekends I work on my projects for couple hours on Saturdays (but not each Saturday) and always leave Sunday fully off to do nothing and let my body and mind rest 🤗. What works best for you?

DIY Coffee Sugar Scrub 🧖‍♀️ ::: Ingredients: 🔸️1 cup Cane or Brown Sugar 🔸️½ cup Ground Coffee 🔸️1 cup Coconut Oil room temperature 🥥 ::: Instructions: ➡️ Combine cane sugar and coconut oil in small mixing bowl. ➡️ Add ground coffee to mixture. ➡️ Stir well. Add more ground coffee if desired. ➡️ Garnish with a sprinkle of ground coffee. Enjoy! 🤗 Source: https://www.mommymusings.com

Changed my Instagram Feed into 1 big Advent Calendar! 🤩 Check out Smiley Advent Calendar post nr 10 on my Instagram for a recipe for a perfect self-love day! 😍 ::: Congrats! 🤩 You are an amazing human being! 🙏 You are beautiful. 😍 You are strong. 👊🏻 You are capable of anything. 😎 Believe in yourself cause I believe in you! ✊ You are great! 🤗 Now read it again 😉

How’s your self-care time? 👌 Do you put yourself first? 💅 Do you allow yourself to say ‘no’ to others and ‘yes’ to you and your needs? 🤗 ::: I gotta say that I have finally learned to do that this year 😊 I started planning my days off and by planning I mean writing in my calendar “REST TIME – DO NOT PLAN/DO ANYTHING!” haha 😅. ::: But I’ve really started putting myself first too. I don’t feel bad rejecting some other plans if, e.g. a friend calls me on my day off to do something/party and I say “sorry, it’s me-time and I want and need to rest and spend some time by myself” 😉. If you say that to your friend and he/she doesn’t understand it then he/she is not a friend! 😉 ::: I really cherish me-time and I try to have such a day at least once a month 😊 ::: How about you? Do you have enough of me-time? Do you spend some time alone just chilling and having some quality time with yourself? 🤩

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub 🤤 ::: This Gingerbread Sugar Scrub smells so delicious that you’ll want to eat it! 🤤 Double or triple the recipe for an easy homemade gift idea 🤩🎁 ::: The great thing about this Gingerbread Sugar Scrub is that it’s all-natural, using ingredients you probably have on hand in your kitchen 🤗 + Great for Xmas season! ::: Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 🍚 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup coconut oil or other carrier oil 🥥 ¼ cup almond oil ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon ginger ½ teaspoon nutmeg 🌰 Mason-style jar with lid ::: How to Make Gingerbread Sugar Scrub: ➡️ In a medium-sized bowl combine all ingredients except oils. ➡️ Gradually add coconut & almond oil until scrub reaches desired consistency (you may use more or less of stated amount). ➡️ Scoop Gingerbread Scrub into mason jar. ::: To Use: Gently apply a scoopful of scrub to wet skin in a circular motion, concentrating on dry patches and rough areas 🧖‍♀️. Rinse with warm water 💦 ::: Source: https://www.mommymusings.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Homemade foot scrub 🧖‍♀️ ::: Ingredients 🔸️1-2 cups of sugar 🍚 🔸️the coarsest available or Epsom salt 🍚 🔸️½ cup of warmed coconut oil (or grapeseed or olive oil) 🥥 🔸️10-15 drops of peppermint essential oil 🌿 🔸️2 drops of green food colouring (optional) 💚 ::: ➡️ Mix them all together and pour into a jar. Use enough sugar or salt until you’re happy with the consistency 🤩 ➡️ Label with a six month “use by” date Test for irritation on a discrete spot. Use once a week prior to showering or in a foot bath.

Pumpkin Hair Mask 🎃 ::: Fall means pumpkins, and that means a lot of baked goods and other treats loaded up with it everywhere 😋. But you don’t have to stop there! You can make a Pumpkin Hair Mask! 🧖‍♀️🎃 ::: Pumpkin has wonderful benefits for your hair and skin, not to mention the aromatherapy of smelling pumpkin pie while you relax during your homemade beauty treatment 😍. ::: Pumpkin is moisturizing. The vitamin A it contains is great for your scalp, and it encourages hair growth. Some people use cinnamon for dry brittle hair, to treat some forms of dandruff, and as a natural stimulant for hair growth 🤗. Finally, the coconut oil adds a conditioning layer to your hair, infusing it with softness and moisturizing your scal 🤩 Try this quick and simple hair mask this fall. ::: Ingredients ½ cup Pumpkin Puree 🎃 2 tsp. Coconut oil (unrefined)🥥 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 Vitamin E capsule ::: Instructions ➡️ Mix pumpkin puree, cinnamon, vitamin E capsule, and coconut oil in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. ➡️ If your coconut oil is a solid, you may want to warm it in the microwave in 20 second increments until melted before mixing. Source: https://thisrollercoastercalledlife.com

Hand cream 🧖‍♀️ This hand cream recipe is easy, however some of the ingredients are not found in the average pantry. 🔸️ The orange and vanilla scent is gorgeous and it goes with this hand wash, however feel free to use your favourite essentials oils 😊 🔸️ Ingredients: a sterilised jar to fit 55 ml or 1.9 oz 12 g/0.4 oz cocoa butter 🍫 12g/0.4 oz beeswax or coconut oil 🥥 30ml/1 fl oz almond, grape seed or calendula oil 🍇 10 drops of carrot or borage seed oil 🥕 10 drops orange or tangerine and vanilla essential oils (optional) 🍊 🔸️ ➡️ Melt cocoa butter and beeswax in a bain marie (a bowl sitting in a saucepan of water), stir well, turn off the heat and add the almond, carrot or borage and essential oils. ➡️ Pour into a sterilised jar while still warm. Label and enjoy using up in six months if not before 🤗 Enjoy! 🤩 Source: http://blahblahmagazine.com.au

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ The situation in the world is more and more intense 😓 (and even more intense in Poland now as government keeps taking our rights, now e.g. with an abortion 😡), we are all more and more stressed (I know I am) so it is EVEN MORE IMPORTANT to take care of our mental health now, to be good to ourselves and to practice self-love 🙏 ::: What are the Benefits Of Practising Self Love Exercises? By getting into the habit of practising a self-care routine you will: ::: 🔅 Nourish your body with healthy food and activities 🔅Put yourself first sometimes and learn to say ‘no’. 🔅Take a much-needed break from social media without feeling utterly guilty and wretched. 🔅Indulge without feeling guilty. 🔅Learn to recognise thoughts for what they are and not act upon them. 🔅Love and respect yourself more ::: 5 Self-love Exercises That You Need To Practice. NOW ➡️ # 1: Write 📝 Sit and write down everything that’s on your mind. ::: ➡️ # 2: Walk 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Pick some excluded, quiet place, put a warm jumper & face mask on and go for a walk. ::: ➡️ # 3: Make a Date With Yourself 💖 Watch some movie you love, read a good book, draw, paint, just spend some quality time with you and you only! ::: ➡️ # 4: Workout 💪 Working out is always good. It’s not only about health benefits but it is good for your mind too! Let it all go. Just let all your anger or frustration out – kickboxing is best for that! You’ll feel so much better! ::: ➡️ # 5: Don’t forget the small things 🎁 Get yourself something nice! Maybe buy some girly magazine to read about some totally trivial things? Or go online shopping and get new pair of earing or some new book? Anything that will make you happy! 🤗 Remember to treat yourself well! 😘 Swipe left to see full desctiptions! You can download those graphics in my Download section in Self-Love folder 😊

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Soothing Calendula and Greek Yogurt Mask 🧖‍♀️ ::: Calendula is known to help heal your skin, so it makes for the perfect beauty treatment! 💁🏼‍♀️ ::: Ingredients: 🔸️2 Tablespoons Greek Yogurt 🔸️1 Teaspoon calendula powder ::: ➡️Mix the yogurt and calendula together until well combined ➡️ Apply the mixture to your clean face and neck area if desired ➡️ Let the mask ‘set’ for 15 minutes before washing off. Source: https://getinspiredeveryday.com

Lavender sugar scrub 🧖‍♀️ ::: Depending on what essential oils you have on hand, it can be any scent. Eucalyptus, orange, rosemary 😍 ::: Ingredients: 🔸️ grapeseed oil 🍇 🔸️sugar 🍚 🔸️essential oil 👃 🔸️jar/container 🔸️fresh lavender for wrapping 🔸️twine 🔸️label ::: Good ratio is 3:1, so depending on the size jar you are using you could use 1 cup sugar to 1/3 cup oil, 3 cups sugar to 1 cup oil. ::: ➡️ 1. Go ahead and mix your oil and sugar in a bowl together, and stir thoroughly. ➡️ 2.Once it becomes a slushy consistency, add your drops of essential oil. For a small container best to use 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup oil, and about 8-10 drops of essential oil. You’ll know it’s the right amount when you mix it through and you can smell the fragrance nice and strong 😍 ➡️ 3. Next take your fresh lavender and wrap twine around the bottom and then secure with a bow. You can label the top as well if you choose 🤗 Source: http://www.mylifeatplaytime.com

Homemade Face Lotion 🧖‍♀️ ::: What you will Need: 🔸️3 1/2 Tablespoon organic Shea butter 🔸️2 Tablespoons Jojoba oil 🔸️3 Tablespoons of Aloe Leaf Juice 🔸️1 Teaspoon vitamin E oil 🔸️4 drops lavender essential oil of choice 🔸️A pint sized mason jar 🔸️A small glass jar to store your lotion ::: Instructions: ➡️Add the Shea butter and Jojoba oil to a pint sized mason jar ➡️Place a saucepan on the stove and add a cup of water to it-turn on the heat to medium high ➡️Place the mason jar in the saucepan and stir-slowly melting the Shea butter with the jojoba oil. ➡️Once the Shea butter and jojoba oil is completely melted add the aloe juice to the mason jar-(the aloe should be luke warm) ➡️With a hand held immersion blender or food processor -whip the product for at least 5 minutes ➡️Add in your essential oil and pour into a small jar ➡️Store you face lotion in a sealed glass far and use within 3 months ::: * This WILL NOT work if you swap out the jojoba oil for another type of oil. Jojoba is actually a wax and it is what helps emulsify the aloe water into the rest of the ingredients. Make sure you whip the product well so that the liquid completely blends into jojoba and shea butter. Will you try it out? 😊 Source: https://www.cocoswell.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ 10 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself 🔸️ 1. Invest in yourself 🤗 Spend 15-30min in the morning or evening reading, listening to or watching material that uplifts you, that helps you to understand yourself 🔸️ 2. Find the truth and exception when an inner or outer critic attacks 😏 Your own inner critic may not always say nice things about you 🤷🏼‍♀️ People around you may attack you to serve one of their own needs 🙄 If this happens, ask yourself this question: What is the exception to this? 🤔 E.g. if you or someone says that you are not doing a good job in school then you can find answers that tell you that it isn’t really true 😊 🔸️ 3. Unstress tonight 🧖‍♀️ Take a long bath and read something to escape. Or work out 💪 🔸️ 4. Take just 2min in the morning or evening to appreciate yourself 🤗 Sit down & ask yourself: What are 3 things I can appreciate about myself? 🤔 🔸️ 5. Mediocre day? Take 1 small step forward towards something positive 🤗 If your day feels mediocre take 1 small step towards something positive to breathe new hope and optimism into your day & week 🔸️ 6. Be kinder towards others ❤ The way you think about & treat others is often the way you think about and treat yourself 😉 🔸️ 7. If you stumble, be your own best friend 😊 Don’t beat yourself up, that will erode your self-esteem. Be a kind and supportive friend to yourself. Ask yourself: How would my friend/parent support me and help me in this situation? 🤔 🔸️ 8. Take a laugh-break 😂 Take 5-10 min. Watch a funny clip or a half an episode of a sitcom you know makes you laugh 🔸️ 9. Remember, the future is still in your hands. And it is never too late to change 😉 Think about what you really want in the rest of your life. 🔸️ 10. Simply remind yourself of why it is smart to be kind to yourself 🤗 By reminding yourself of benefits such as better real life results, more perseverance, higher self-esteem, more inner happiness and stillness it becomes easier to stay kind to yourself through life’s natural ups and downs 😉 Source: https://www.positivityblog.com/

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ 12 Self-Care Tips for Busy People 🔸️ 1. Establish a morning self-care routine ☺ “I’ve started a regimen of meditation every morning. By making time for myself each morning, I get ahead of the stress and am ready to get to work” —Stanley Meytin 🔸️ 2. Reward yourself 🎖 “Afford yourself a personal reward from time to time, especially after you’ve done a great job on a tough project” —Andrew Schrage 🔸️ 3. Speak with a therapist 💬 “I’ve learned to forgive myself for days where I don’t have the drive to do anything. Productivity comes and goes, and it’s all right.” —Diego Orjuela 🔸️ 4. Schedule days off 🤗 “Adding a day off to my calendar—where I don’t let myself schedule any work—has made a major difference for me” —Thursday Bram 🔸️ 5. Automate what you can 💻 “Look for ways you can automate more tasks to make more time for the things that matter” —Syed Balkhi 🔸️ 6. Get plenty of sleep 😴 “I like to sleep at least 8h every night. I don’t set an alarm unless I absolutely have to.” —Jennifer A Barnes 🔸️ 7. Reflect on 3 best things that happened today 🤗 “In the evenings I write down 3 best things that happened that day. This puts me in a state of appreciation and gratitude” —Krish Chopra 🔸️ 8. Use positive language and self-talk 💬 “One of the most important lessons I have learned is how to speak to myself and others in the positive. Avoid any negative language” —Brian Greenberg 🔸️ 9. Make time for family and friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 “Go out to dinner and a movie or invite some guests over for game night. You’ll get that unconditional support that you need for a good boost in your mood” —Blair Williams 🔸️ 10. Do something creative 🎨 “When you’re starting to feel burned out at work, take the time to do something creative.” —Chris Christoff 🔸️ 11. Crush simple tasks first 😉 “One of the biggest problems is simply getting started. Make sure to complete a few simple tasks at the beginning of each day to jumpstart productivity” —Ryan Bradley 🔸️ 12. Pace yourself and set realistic goals 👍 “Remember, you can’t do everything at once. Set realistic goals. Otherwise, you will end up burning out” —Peter Boyd 🔸️ Source: http://www.success.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Homemade Deodorant with Shea Butter Recipe ::: Deodorant can contain a lot of harmful chemicals 😏. Save time and money by making this natural homemade deodorant with coconut oil, baking soda & oils 🤗 ::: Prep Time 20 minutes Author Katie Wells Ingredients 2 TBSP shea butter 3 TBSP coconut oil 3 TBSP baking soda 2 TBSP arrowroot powder (or organic cornstarch, optional) essential oils (optional) ::: Instructions 🔸️ Place the shea butter and coconut oil in a quart size mason jar 🍯 🔸️ Place the mason jar in a small saucepan of water and heat over low heat until the shea butter and coconut oil have just melted. 🔸️Remove from heat and add the baking soda and arrowroot if using. 🔸️Mix well. 🔸️Add the essential oils if using, and pour into a glass container for storage. It does not need to be stored in the fridge. ::: If you prefer, you can let it cool and pour it into an old deodorant stick for easier use, though it may melt in the summer 😉 Will you try it out? ☺

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Olive oil make-up remover 🧖‍♀️ ::: Oil cleansing can be a total game changer for just about any skin type and condition 😉. Although it may seem counterintuitive to wash your face with oil, it’s actually brilliant. An oil cleanser dissolves excess oils on your skin, as well as makeup and sunblock—without any of the surfactants, harsh ingredients, or necessary preservatives in foaming cleansers. This means that your face gets a super-deep clean, without any “stripping,” or disruption of the skin’s natural microbiome 🤗 ::: After switching to oil cleansing you’ll notice clearer, softer & brighter skin 🤩 ::: If you’re wearing heavier makeup, start by removing that. This regular oil-cleansing routine is enough to remove light makeup, though 😊 ::: Step 1 Rinse face with warm water, then pat dry. ::: Step 2 Dispense a nickel- to quarter-size amount of oil into palm, spread over both hands, and apply to full face and neck ☺ ::: Step 3 Massage! Take a full minute to work the oil into your skin. This is an opportunity to give your face some love, dissolve some of the tension of the day, and tend to the deeper layers of your skin by increasing circulation of blood and lymph, as you deep clean your pores 😍 ::: Step 4 Warm washcloth removal. This step is key to oil cleansing working for you. Wring out your washcloth, drape it over your full face, and press the warmth into the skin. Next, remove all of the oil with the washcloth. This may require multiple passes. Be thorough but not rough. ::: What kind of oil best to use? The most common kitchen-cabinet recipe usually includes a mixture of castor oil and extra-virgin olive oil. A standard one-to-one ratio is a good starting point, but you can adjust as needed depending on your skin type 😊 🔸️Normal Skin: 1:1 ratio of castor oil to extra-virgin olive oil 🔸️Oily Skin: 3:1 ratio of castor oil to extra-virgin olive oil 🔸️Dry Skin: 1:3 ratio of castor oil to extra-virgin olive oil Source: http://www.mindbodygreen.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Cinnamon Mouthwash 😁 ::: Benefits of Homemade Cinnamon Mouthwash – Yes, this amazing homemade mouthwash is exclusively used for getting rid of bad breath 😉. But how does it remove that stinky smell from your mouth? The secret lies in its ingredients and their individual benefits 😁 ::: Cinnamon – This is one of the best natural ingredients for treating bad breath. It can destroy all those bacteria which are responsible for causing foul smell in our mouth, thereby helping us get rid of bad odor successfully 😁 ::: Lemon 🍋 – The stinking smell caused in our mouth can efficiently be masked by the refreshing aroma of lemon. The strong citrus scent plays a key role in increasing the power if cinnamon in this homemade mouthwash 🤗 ::: Honey 🍯– Honey has high level of antimicrobial content (methylglyoxa), which speeds up the procedure of killing oral bacteria. ::: Baking Soda 🍚– It also comes with bacteria-killing properties and you can also get whiter teeth by using it in your mouthwash. ::: Things you need: 🔸️Cinnamon powder – (1/2) tablespoon 🔸️Lemon – 1 small 🍋 🔸️Baking soda – 1 teaspoon 🔸️Warm water – 1 cup 💦 ::: 🔸️Pour the cinnamon powder into the bottle. 🔸️Squeeze out the juice of the lemon and pour into it. 🔸️Add in baking soda. 🔸️Finally, pour warm water into the bottle and keep stirring the mixture with the help of a spoon until well combined. (You can also shake the bottle well by fitting the cap tightly.) ::: Once all the ingredients blend well together, set the cap on the bottle tightly and store it 🤗 ::: This homemade mouthwash gives the best results when used every day in the morning 😉. You can brush your teeth followed by washing your mouth with this solution 👅. All you need to do is to shake the bottle well, take 1 to 2 tablespoons of the liquid (depending upon your tolerance) in your mouth and swish for a minute or so. Empty your mouth in a basin and swish plain water around it. Voila! 😁 ::: Source: https://theindianspot.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Coconut oil & Honey hair mask 🧖‍♀️ Damaged hair. We’ve all been there 🤷🏼‍♀️. Blow dryers, products, and weather take a toll on our locks, so here’s a mask, which is perfect for repairing and moisturizing damaged hair 🤩 What you’ll need: 1 tbsp. Organic Coconut Oil 🥥 1 tbsp. Organic Raw Honey 🍯 Towel Shower Cap (optional) Step 1: Mix Ingredients Together Mix the ingredients together and as an extra step to help your hair follicles open up, slightly heat the mixture up on a stovetop in a small sauce pan. Long or extra damaged hair? Just add a bit more of these ingredients. Step 2: Apply to Hair The mask can be applied to dry or wet hair, although we’ve found that it’s easier applied to wet hair. Have a towel around your neck to protect your clothes and section your hair off. Apply generously from top to bottom, focusing on the ends where most damage occurs. Step 3: Relax for 30-40 Minutes While Mask Soaks In Wrap your hair in a bun and let the mask soak in for 30-40 minutes. While you wait for the mask to do its magic, flip through a magazine, read a book, or paint your nails to pamper yourself some more. Step 4: Rinse and Voila! 🤗 Will you try it out? Source: theeverygirl.com

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Sage and Blackberry Sugar Scrub 🤩 This sage and blackberry sugar scrub recipe is a perfect way to achieve smooth, sexy legs 😍 Ingredients 3 cups white sugar 🍚 1/3 cup coconut oil 🥥 8 to 12 large sage leaves 🌿 1/2 cup blackberries 🍇 Instructions Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process on high until smooth Put in glass jar with snug fitting lid Store at room temperature for up to 1 week To use, wet skin, gently scrub with sugar scrub, and rinse with warm water. Pat dry. 🤗 Will you try it out?

Homemade Face Scrubs for Every Skin Type 🤩 Ingredients: – sugar or salt of your choice 🍚 – oil of your choice 🍶 – fruit or vegetable of your choice 🍒🍓🍅🥑 – muddler – air-tight containers Instructions: 1. Choose your container, and measure your exfoliant so that the container is 3/4 full. 🔸️ 2. Measure out your oil. You’ll want a 2-to-1 ratio. So, twice as much salt or sugar as oil. 🔸️ 3. Combine oil and salt or sugar in a bowl, and stir until just combined. 🔸️ 4. Add in the fruit or vegetable chopped as finely as you can get it, and muddle the mixture together until just combined. You don’t want to mix it too much or the granules will start to dissolve. 🔸️ 5. Decant into your storage container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 🔸️ Will you try it out?

Oatmeal Foot Scrub You will Need: 2 tablespoons bath salt 2 teaspoons oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 2-3 tablespoons water 💧 Method Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and make a paste. Apply the paste to your feet and scrub for 10 minutes 😁 Wash and follow it up with a moisturizer 😍 How It Works Oatmeal has a coarse texture, which makes it a great exfoliator. It also softens the skin on your feet and soothes minor rashes and itches. Combining it with bath salt and baking soda enhances its exfoliating effect 🤗

DIY Cinnamon Sugar Scrub Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 🥥 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions Combine all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Transfer in a pretty jar and decorate with ribbons 🤗 When in the shower, rub your skin gently with the scrub and rince with warm water 🧖‍♀️

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ “Kiss Me” Sugar Lip Scrub 👄 This recipe is a classic! A little honey combined with sugar and almond oil is all you need to moisturize and slough off dead skin. All you need is: 2 teaspoons sugar 🍚 1 teaspoon honey 🍯 1 teaspoon almond oil / coconut oil 🥥/ olive oil Mix everything together in a small bowl until you have a paste. Apply to lips with fingertips and massage into your lips to gently slough off dry, dead skin cells 😍. You’ll be tempted to eat the mixture – it tastes pretty darn good 😅! Rinse with warm water and follow with lip balm. Keep any extra in a small container 😊 Source: https://helloglow.co – check it out for more DIY Natural cosmetics

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ 30 Ways to Practice Self-Love and Be Good to Yourself 1. Start each day by telling yourself something really positive. How well you handled a situation, how lovely you look. today. Anything that will make you smile 😊 🔸️ 2. Fill your body with food and drink that nourishes it and makes it thrive 🥦 🔸️ 3. Move that gorgeous body of yours every single day and learn to love the skin you’re in 💪 🔸️ 4. Don’t believe everything you think. There is an inner critic inside of us trying to keep us small and safe. The downside is this also stops us from living a full life 🤫 🔸️ 5. Surround yourself with people who love and encourage you. Let them remind you just how amazing you are. 👫🏼 🔸️ 6. Stop the comparisons. There is no one on this planet like you, so you cannot fairly compare yourself to someone else. The only person you should compare yourself to is you ⚠️ 🔸️ 7. End all toxic relationships. Seriously. Anyone who makes you feel anything less than amazing doesn’t deserve to be a part of your life 😉 🔸️ 8. Celebrate your wins no matter how big or small. Pat yourself on the back and be proud of what you have achieved 🏆 🔸️ 9. Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new. It’s incredible the feeling we get when we realize we have achieved something we didn’t know or think we could do before 💪 🔸️ 10. Embrace and love the things that make you different. This is what makes you special 😎 TBC… From: lifehack.org

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Speaking of “Canadian maple syrup let’s make a natural homemade cosmetic with it! How about a conditioner for your hair? 😍 ::: You’ll need: 🔸️Honey 🔸️Maple syrup ::: Just mix 1 teaspoon of honey with 4 tablespoons of maple syrup, microwave for 15 seconds, and comb the mixture into your hair 🧖‍♀️. After leaving it in your hair for 20 minutes covered in saran wrap, rinse an shampoo your hair and you’ll come out with silky new locks to show off 🤩

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ I think food is a big part of self-love 😋😅 not only eating delicious stuff makes your mood bettet but I find whole process of preparing a dish relaxing. You go into kitchen, turn your mind off and start creating something delicious out of seperate things 😍 It always find this whole process amazing how we take some seperate ingredients and when we mix them together we receive something amazing 🤤 Don’t you agree? So today as a part of self-love not only eat something you love but create it yourself. Go into kitchen and get creative. Maybe you’ll think of some new dish? Or try some new recipe? 😊

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Self love is about taking care of our emotions, feeling but it’s also about taking care of our needs, right? Well my need is to get back to travelling ASAP. After all if not coronavirus I would’ve been in Norway now 😫 So I decided to….travel at home! 😁 For last couple of days I’ve been creating sets of various countries/cultures at home and taking pictures so…welcome to our journey around the world! Join me on Instgram as for next 2-3 weeks we’ll be travelling around the globe. Every picture will be from different country! 😉😊 You can guess what country it is in comments or wait for next parts of the collage on my feed for the answer. Maybe we can travel together? We could do #SmileyTravelling hashtag and you can all tag your photos! Either a photo (taken at home!) with some symbols of your country or a country you’d like to visit. If you’d be intetested I may think of some prize for the winner 😉 Next stop: somewhere in Europe When: Sunday! 😊

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Do you run a diary? I personally don’t but sometimes I just need to take a piece of paper and write all of my thought/feelings/problems down. Try doing the same! Sit down in a quiet place, put some chill music on, light a candle, close your eyes, open your mind and start writing ✒. You will feel so much better and so much lighter afterwards! 😊

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ Are you ready for another recipe for home-made natural cosmetic? Let’s make rose water! 🌹 . Rose water is a cosmetic that is crucial in everyday make-up removal process. It is a perfect natural tonic that you can spray your face with after cleaning it 🧖‍♀️. . If you combine it with glycerine it will work as setting spray – it will improve your make up, make it last longer and will reduce the feeling of powderiness. . If you use it as tonic it will make your skin calm and will bring its pH balance 🤗 . Rose water is perfect for delicate skin, allergic skin…it will work on any skin really! 😉 . You’ll need: 🔹️250-300ml distilled water 🔹️rose patels (out of 3 big uncoloured roses) 🌹 🔹️10-20 drops of rose essential oil (optional) . 1. Wash petals, put them in a pot and pour distilled water over it 2. Heat the water – it should be hot but it shouldn’t boil! 3. Turn stove off, cover the pot and set it aside to cool 4. Strain the brewing, pour it into a small bottle (spray one would be best), optional add essential oil. . To make the rose water last longer keep it in a fridge (for up to 2 months). Enjoy! 😘🌹

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ It is a perfect day for a home-made mask right? 😊 You’ll need: 💥1 teaspoon of turmeric 💥1 teaspoon of honey 💥1 teaspoon of natural yoghurt Such ‘easy’ ingredients! I’m sure you all have it 😊 Mix it all together and put in on your face for 10-15min. Wash it off with warm water and soap. This natural face mask will freshen up your skin and will improve its color! 😊 📸 pic taken in Vienna last year

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ How old are you? Do you still have your inner child in you? 🤪 ::: Today think of your favourite game/activity you used to do when you were a kid/teenager. Drop all that adult life and have some fun! 🤗 ::: Maybe cook yourself a meal your Mom used to make for you when you were little? 😋 ::: Play some old tunes you used to listen to when you were a child! 🎶 ::: Today just be reckless and have some fun! I’m sure you have some game that you used to love in your childhood. Maybe monopoly? Or Crash Bandicoot on Playstation? 😁 I love to play The Sims from time to time 🙈 (very rarely 😂😅). What’s gonna be your fun activity? 📸 pic taken in Dominican Republic in 2018

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ post While we all are struggling with those weird and difficult times lets dive into the past 😍 Take your photo album, pour yourself a tea/wine/drink and soak into memories. Maybe call a friend that you’ve been in a trip with and talk about it together? Laugh about your wild adventures and funny stories! 🤗 Try to relive those beautiful days! Maybe dig deeper and find your childhood photos? Call your siblings or parents and relive it together! 😊💕 Memories are forever 🙏 📸 pic taken in Dominican Republic in 2018

SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ How’s your self-isolation going? Are you stuck in pjs and without make up for weeks now? Today I want you to jump out of pyjamas and suit up! 😉 Put on something nice, do your hair and make up and check yourself out in the mirror! Maybe do some selfies? 😉😅 Simply dress up just for you, maybe try some new hairstyle or new kind of make up? Have fun! 📸 pic taken ages ago 😅

SELF LOVE 🙏❤ Time to take care of our hair! Let’s do home-made natural hair mask! You’l need only 3 ingredients! It is good for all types of hair. It will deeply moisten them, fix their elasticity and will smooth its structure. It will also soothe irritated skin on your head. You can apply it 1-2 times a week. 💫 You’ll need: 1/2 of banana 1/2 of avocado 2 teaspoons of natural yoghurt 💫 1. Mix all ingredients into a smooth paste (you can use blender for it or simply a fork) 2. Apply the mask on your hair’s whole lenght, up from skin till its ends. Do a gentle head massage. 3. Keep it on for 20-40min then rinse it, wash your hair and if you feel like it apply a conditioner as usual. 💫 Source: @redlipstickmonster 📸 pic taken last year

SELF LOVE 🙏❤ How are you these days? Are you calm? Are you relaxed? I want you to pour yourself a glass of wine (or whatever your guilty pleassure drink is 😁) and turn your favourite movie or tv show on! 📺 I know it’s not a ground breaking or original idea but I want you to promise me that you’ll really do it and you’ll have that 2h (at least) to yourself! If not today then this weekend 😊 Please do it for me. Do it for yourself 🙏 For me there’s nothing more relaxing than a glass of white wine and Friends 😊❤ 📸 pic taken ages ago 😅

SELF-LOVE Turn tv off, turn social media off (apart from @smileysociety of course 😉😂), stop listening to news and just relax. What’s happening out there, is happening out there 🤷🏼‍♀️ and as it doesn’t concern you as long as you are at home 🏡. Look at it as extra time at home to read a book you’ve always wanted to read, to watch a movie or tv shows everybody is telling you about 🎬, to take up some new hobby like decoupage or playing guitar 🎸, do yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️, do home fitness 💪 or do coloring like me 😁 I find it sooo relaxing 😍 What do you do these days?

SELF-LOVE 🙏 Turn off your tv. Turn off your radio. Put your phone down and have a moment to yourself ❤ Calm down. Relax. Forget for a moment about the world out there, just let it be. Get a blanket, make yourself some nice tea, light some nice candles, put on some calm relaxing music and soak into a good book. This is your time. I personally recommend “The Organized Mind” by Daniel Levitin. It will show you how to organize your thoughts, how to deal with stress and get rid of chaos in your head 🤯

SELF-LOVE Stop seeing negativity! Instead make yourself a natural home-made face mask and relax! 😊 ::: NUTRITIONAL MASK 🧖‍♀️ Nutritional mask regenerates your skin, rebuilds it and delivers many microelements that are needed for its propper functioning. It also has anti-inflammatory and soothing effect. It is perfect for people who not only want to refresh but also deeply nourish facial skin. It is great for people with dry skin, hypoxic and grey but oily or mixed skin owners will also feel benefits of it. ::: You’l need: 🔸️1/2 ripe avocado 🥑 🔸️1 yolk 🥚 🔸️1 teaspoon of honey 🍯 1. Mix all ingredients (or blend) until it is smooth paste 2. Put it on your face, leave it on for 10-15min, wash it off with warm water. Enjoy! 🤗 Source: @redlipstickmonster

SELF-LOVE TIME! How are you guys? Have you picked a day for your self-love time? I hope you did cause today I’m gonna show you an idea for quick home-made SPA! 🧖‍♀️ ❣ Have you ever made your own cosmetic? Today I’m gonna tell you how to quickly prepare a home-made natural scrub. All you need is: 🔸️1 glass of bown sugar 🔸️1/2 glass of coconut oil 🔸️grapefruit peel 🔸️juice squeezed out of fresh grapefruit ❣ 1. Mix coconut oil with sugar 2. Add grapefruit peel and juice 3. Gently mix everything And that’s it! Your 100% natural scrub is ready! Now go use it (it will leave your skin a bit oily and sticky, just use lots of warm water to wash it off) and get some magazine or book for a chill evening! 😚

Alright guys, time for new, and possibly the most important, weekly section in Smiley Society 😉 ::: You know how I divide my week into tasks and asign each day to one of my projects (yes, I love planning and being organized 🙈)? So e.g. every Monday I work on my blog and prepare all posts for the upcoming week, every Tuesday I do research for my 2nd book…etc etc. Thursdays used to be kind of „Others” section when I did some other stuff… Now it’s time to asign a permament thing for Thursdays and this is what my new section is going to be about – SELF-LOVE 🙏❤ ::: That’s right. I decided to plan couple hours of every Thursday to spend, well, with me! 😊 Either reading 📖, doing yoga 🧘🏼‍♀️(I plan to start practicing it), doing some home SPA or anything else that is relaxing. And I advice you to do the same! 😉 ::: We all need that time for ourselves, to get our thoughts together, to feel good in your own skin, to just relax and rest from everybody else. ::: You need to have some time for the relationship you have with yourself! 🤗 You can’t share love and love others until you love yourself, until you feel good with yourself! 😉 We all need Self-love. ::: So from now on, every Thursday, I’ll be sharing with you my ideas for those Self-Love days. Either recommending a good book for you to to read 📖, uploading a recipe for some good (but fit! 😉) food (let’s come back to Comfort Food section 🍪) or even showing you how to make some home-made cosmetics for your home natural SPA 🧖‍♀️. ::: What do you think? Are you with me? Do you like this idea? Let me know! 🤗 ::: And as for a task for today – pick a day in your week to have those Self-Love days. It doesn’t have to be Thursday like me. It can be during weekend too. Just pick it and mark it in your calendar 📆 for good. It’s not about a whole day, just 2-4h for yourself. ::: You can do it. You HAVE TO do it. If you think that you don’t have that much time for yourself….well…maybe it’s time to rearrange some things, to rearrange some prorities 😉. After all you’ll have that „me, myself & I” relationship your whole life. You need to make it work. You need to feel good in it. You need to love yourself 🙏❤

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