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NO2ISSUE
WINTER/SPRING 2013
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Claire MacKenzieWatercolors
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Beauty By Nature
By Lani Morris
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Street Art -Photography of Graffiti
By Amity Mason
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Taking Sledgehammersto Nutshells -
By Josh Eacrett
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Creative Corner -Jewelry Rack
By Rob Treese
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Ashley GreenFashion Design
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Jennifer StephensPhotography
Inspired Tastebuds -Various Recipes
By Larissa Treese
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Grow Some Good -Planting Seeds with the Youth
By Mitchell Tipton
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The Art of Sandra Arteaga -Wonderful Whymsical World ofDoll Maker Sandra Arteaga
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Oil Paintings By Allison Leigh Smith -
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CRE8 Magazine is a quarter ly onl ine publ icat ion
highl ight ing individuals , ar t ists and businesses that
embody the spir i t of creativ i ty,
ingenuity and pass ion!
WE HOPE TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE
OUR READERS TO CREATE.
Our second issue is dedicated to
Janet Sato, an arts educator at Baldwin
High School in Wailuku, Maui. An amazing
teacher, mentor and artist, Janet has
dedicated her life to inspiring her
students to pursue their artistic dreams!
Thank you Mrs. Sato for always believing
in your students and teaching them that
anything is possible!
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From the Editor...I was behind a beat-up car the other day that had a homemade cardboard sign
taped to the back window that read: “WE SURVIVE MAYAN APOKALYPSE” and I
thought; Yes, in fact, we certainly do. We survive. Spring has always served as a
metaphor for new life, but I think this year we should all be especially grateful
for the coming renewal. After all, we survived, we’re still here, and we hope that
2013 brings you nothing but the best!
We hope you enjoy our second issue, featuring some really amazing artists that
we are so excited to share with you. Also be sure to check out our article on the
highly successful school farming program “Grow Some Good” on page 24.
Enjoy, and see you in the summer!
Russell CarbonellEditor-In-Chief
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STAFF WRITERSLani Morr isMitchel l T iptonLar issa Treese
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Larissa is an avid outdoor enthusiast and “chef “ to friends and family. She’s worked in animal husbandry for over 12 years and is currently working at Maui
Ocean Center as the Head Aquarist and Project Coordinator for Beach Clean-Ups.Larissa lives on Maui with her husband, two dogs and turtle.
Mitchell Tipton is a recent graduate from Washington State University with a major in Social Sciences and a minor in Political Science. Mitchell
currently lives in Maui where he is enjoying expanding on his personal interests and passions.
Lani is a Holistic Esthetician at Maui’s top resorts including The Four Seasons, and Spa Helani, a heavenly spa by Westin at the Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas. You can also visit her at her practice Beauty By Nature, where she offers a variety
of different modalities. Lani is also an instructor at Spa Luna Holistic School for Estheticians, teaching advanced esthetic workshops.
Josh Eacrett is a writer and musician with a Bachelor’s degree inEnglish Literature from Western Washington University in Bellingham,
WA. He is currently in transition from Lake Stevens, WA to Boston, MA,where he plans to work, write, and play music for the foreseeable future.
Amity Mason received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photography, and since that time has been photographing anything and
everything that inspires her. www.AmityMason.com
Larissa TreeseHead Aquarist - Maui Ocean Center
Mitchell TiptonWriter
Lani MorrisBeauty Editor and Advisor/ Holistic Esthetician
Josh EacrettWriter
Amity MasonPhotographer
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“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
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Watercolorby Claire MacKenzie
In my recent work I am interested in capturing impressions in nature as a way of contemplative listening for God’s voice. I enjoy exploring nuance and emotion beyond the appearance of a subject. Over the past two decades I have mainly worked in oil and acrylic, but my exploration in watercolor for the past three years has surprised and delighted me. I love the way the paint interacts with the paper and how various pigments settle into the paper differently. In some pieces I have used handmade papers made of cotton or flax which give a more textile like appearance. Painting with watercolor teaches me a balance of control and a letting go, allowing for the unpredictable nature of the paint.
I grew up in San Diego, CA and moved to Kahakuloa Village on Maui in 1989. Hawai‘i’s rich multicultural environment and it’s connectedness to the land and community have had a deep impact on my life and art. I learned a lot about being attentive and sensitive to natural surroundings during my time on Maui. I studied painting at the University of Hawai‘i and later continued graduate studies at Regent College in Vancouver, BC, where I focused on the interplay between faith, creativity and art.
I’ve had the honor of displaying my work in galleries and public spaces throughout the U.S. and Canada. I currently find myself surrounded by Atlantic waters in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. I along with my husband Ian and dog Mung-Mung are hoping to make our way back to Maui in the New Year.
If you would like to know more about paintings and available reproductions please feel free to contact me.
[email protected]/artbyclaireastrawww.claireastra.blogspot.com
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WITH SPRING JUST AROUND THE CORNER
the students of Kihei Elementary School are hard at work planting seeds in
their garden with the hope of growing some good. In 2008, the South Maui
School Gardens Project, now known as “Grow
Some Good” was founded to support school
gardens committed to “creating hands-on, out-
door learning experiences that cultivate curiosity
about natural life cycles, connect students to their
food sources, and inspire better nutrition choices.”
Starting with three raised planter beds and one
teacher, Grow Some Good has blossomed into a 10,000 square foot garden
encompassing 6 schools, 29 teachers, and more than 620 students.
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Six years ago when Grow Some Good head volunteers Kirk Surry and Nio Kindla started with
the program, they both noticed an apparent disconnect between students and nature. After
seeing students reluctant to get their hands dirty and displaying a lack of knowledge of where
their food sources came from, Kirk and Nio designed and developed a systematic approach in
conjunction with teachers to educate students with a knowledge that would translate into their
everyday lives. A knowledge that incorporates accountability, integrity, and a positive outlook
on life, with the hope of a long-lasting impact that would affect others and extend into their
home and adult lives.
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Starting in Kindergarten, students are taught the basic knowledge and responsibilities of the garden
by learning how to grow carrots and green beans along side the first graders, who are working in
the pizza and salad bowl garden; here they grow tomatoes, basil, and lettuce, introducing students
to the concept of farm-to-table recipes. Each year the students are given different tasks in the
garden, with second graders learning how plants make food through photosynthesis by planting
kale, mint, and sweet potatoes in the green smoothie garden; and third graders explore geography,
climate, and different cultures through planting vegetables that are grown internationally in
gardens around the world. The fourth graders learn Hawaiian history through growing taro, and in
the final year of the program, the fifth graders learn U.S. history through the Three Sisters Garden,
a planting technique taught by the Native Americans to the Pilgrim settlers. All of this hands-on
learning offers students an enhanced curriculum and a better understanding of their surroundings,
which motivates them for their next year in the garden.
All of their efforts and learning about each phase of the growing
process leads up to the harvest in the spring, when they celebrate
their hard work by throwing their annual harvest party. Chefs
from local restaurants such as Capische?, Spago, and Outrigger
Pizza will be on hand this year to educate students on how to
prepare food with the produce they have grown. The event is a
fun, community-wide festival that inspires the students, educates
them and their families about food sources, farming, sustainability
and nutrition, and rewards them for all their hard work in being a
part of Grow Some Good.
If you would like to volunteer or donate to Grow Some Good, please
feel free to get your hands dirty by visiting www.GrowSomeGood.org.
Look for “The Harvest”, the second installment of this two-part article,
in the next issue of Cre8!
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Ashley GreenFashion/Apparel Design
I was born and raised in Southern
California, where I developed a love
for art and fashion at a young age.
I graduated from the Academy of
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2011. I am pursuing a full-time career
in the fashion industry and am always
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I focus on what I find significant, joyful, and beautiful. I embrace my aptitude for controlled, tight rendering. The result is a body of work that is a realistic and literal autobiography of my life and aesthetics. I choose subjects with which I am emotionally connected. This includes above all: animals, nature and the natural stages of wear and renewal, and childhood nostalgia.
As a child, the art I was exposed to was that of Jim Henson, Shel Silverstein, Dr. Suess, Walt Disney and Charlie Harper. When I dreamed of becoming an artist, my vision was always infused with images of animals, color, humor, poetry, and song.
In college, I was swept away by the discipline and technical prowess of Richard Estes, Chuck Close, and Robert Bechtle. These artists spoke to my literal interpretation of life, and ability to focus; to discern and create detail.
And so my work is imbued with a combination of childlike whimsy, and sophisticated polish. I choose subjects specifically for the challenge they present in complexity, light, and texture. I take great pride in applying a high standard of technical ability, and hope that within this visual accuracy, the viewer is struck with an emotional accuracy that surpasses technique.
Zoey 20” x 20” Oil On Linen
Allison Leigh Smith is a full-time professional artist who officially began her art career upon graduation with a BFA from The Columbus College of Art and Design in 1999. She began as an art educator, directing family programs and tours at The Columbus Museum of Art, and soon thereafter moved from Ohio to Maui, Hawaii to direct a fine art gallery. Over a span of six years, she befriended many of the artists that she worked with. They educated her on how to turn her artistic inclinations into a painting career. In 2005, Allison found herself represented by her first gallery and entering her first shows with realistic oil paintings depicting intimate views of anything and everything she cherished: her grandmother’s marble collection, her cat, water droplets on a plumeria flower. Her work was well-received and she gained more representation and exposure. As the business climate became more challenging for everyone, she moved back to the mainland and connected with art and design consulting companies. Her realism evolved into photo-realism and she donated paintings to places where she felt they would serve the greatest good. This generated into dozens of works commissioned by several hospitals, health care facilities, and community centers. Over the last few years she has been living in Arizona and remains privileged to create artwork for fine art galleries, small businesses, and large corporations including P&G, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters UK, and Forever 21.
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Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity.
~Voltaire, 1760, French philosopher
By: Larissa Treese
I wonder if you added up how many minutes each person thinks about food, would it equal more than sleep? After all, we also dream about food. Food has been at the forefront of thoughts, actions, culture and society for as long as it’s been documented. It brings people together, comforts them, gives them a purpose and has become much more than just a necessary part of survival. Food has also turned into an art… just placing an item with finesse in a certain order can start the journey of a meal.
Like art and an old friend, food is shared with family and loved ones. Recipes are passed down from tradition and shared with the next generation. What was once a delicacy to one may not be to another, but there is not one person who does not have a dish that invokes that warm feeling of nostalgia.
Understanding different cultures and foods can be a form of communication, which is important with all professions; be it in the fields of education, medicine, science and community service, food ties us all together.
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By: Larissa Treese
Cajun Spice Rub
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
You can rub this on chicken or shrimp, add a little olive oil
and bbq…or whatever else you think of!
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp celery salt
Cheese Pancakes2 cups cottage cheese 4 eggs1/2 tsp salt3 tbsp flour1 tsp baking powder
Into a mixing bowl put cheese and beaten eggs, salt, flour and baking
powder, mix well. Then fry in a skillet greased as for pancakes.This is a dish that creates that sense of nostalgia for me; it’s been
used in my Russian family for breakfast or brunch for many years.
You can use maple syrup but I prefer some fruit preserve on top!
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Rack of Lamb1 rack of lamb
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Season rack of lamb with salt and pepper. Heat skillet o
n high heat and
add olive oil. Add the lamb and brown on all sides. Cool slightly before
next step.
Mix garlic and mustard. Spread all over the lamb.
In a mixing bowl, toss the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley and
cayenne pepper. Use your hand or spoon and spread
over the lamb, press-
ing slightly so it adheres.
Place on a baking sheet for 15 minutes (for medium-rare; lamb is best
served this way).
Allow to sit for 5 minutes before carving and serving.
Lamb has always been used in my family, although this is an updated way
(and moister!) way of making it.
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1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
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By Josh Eacrett
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Nobody wakes up and says “I’m going to be a pessimist today.”
There is no such thing as a pessimist, because people are not walking
snap shot photographs, devoid of change.
How audacious these people, these men, these women, these human beings once young and beating
their chests like barbarians, standing on the foot of their beds and screaming to the posters on the wall
“WE ARE THE FUTURE!”
Now they’ve spotted gray hairs in the glass, and the multiplicity of zeroes on bills, boulders loaded into their
backpacks without prior warning. The panic has to go somewhere, must be released if they want to hold
on to some slim chance of surviving, so they toss it down on the seeds they planted that emerged crawling
out of the ground to stumble through their towns in search of immortality. Their former selves are only slightly
preserved in the gooey film of the mind’s eye, whispering perpetual lies of compromise and bought time
that can’t be refunded. They label an entire generation:
“Lazy”
“Vulgar”
“Careless”
So incredibly bitter and cold is the realization that the children they’ve raised to be perfectly plausible
clones of themselves will suffer failures, disappointments, tragedies and disillusionment, in entirely different
ways than their own. The joys, ecstasies, triumphs and elations, forged in complete rebellion against the
prototypes that have been given. In fear, they try so hard to suck just an inkling of recognition of the
slightest sensation the nectar of youthful feeling used to tickle on their tongues. They spend the entire
duration of their adult lives shoving the realization of a single fact to the back of their mind: When a
moment passes, it no longer exists but in the film strip of memory, waiting for time to inevitably and steadily
decay the strips until they’ve been completely erased. Like the never ending cycle of waves that pull
grains of sand out to drown, the edges of cliffs slowly creeping inward. Each passing memory is replaced
with the beast of the here and now, only to be tasted for the most fleeting of moments, and so,
in ignorant fear, they dismiss the world as it changes around them.
A human being can be no more a pessimist than a shadow on the sidewalk can be an accurate portrayal
of the human visage, just as an entire generation of individuals cannot be
condensed into a single, failed, unit of production.
How horribly limiting!!! Are we so incredibly terrified by the world around us that we must attempt to
categorize it in ways that we pretend make sense to us, attempting to place tabs on something beyond
and besides the institution of reason?
Like those horrible, sickening, teachers we’ve all at one point had, who bleating out emptily like sheep
refusing to acknowledge being led to the slaughter, commanded us to write an essay consisting of an all
encompassing summary that accurately describes “who we are in a nutshell.”
At what point did we decide it would be a good idea to shrink ourselves down and crawl in to wither and
die encased in the shell of a nut?! Where it’s too dark to see and too cramped to smell anything but the
nauseating odor of our own pungent apathy. When was it decided that children can’t be wise without
being arrogant and old men can’t laugh in public without a straightjacket?
CREATIVE CORNER
Jewelry Rack
Do it yourself
By Rob Treese
supplies
tools
Wood type and size can change on what you want it to look like and how big
you want to make it…but for the jewelry rack shown here,
(Approx. finished size 22”h x 20”w) the materials were:
• 3”x 5/8”x8’ piece of redwood
• Piece of wire screen 24” x 24”
• 8 Waffle nails ¼”
• 2 eye screws
• 24” piece of rebar
• 4 rubber bumpers
• Wood glue
• Saw
• Hammer
• Staple gun
• Wire cutters
• Screw driver
• Hacksaw
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instructions
tools
• Cut the wood to the correct length to the size you would like, we did 2 pieces
at 21” and 2 at 19”
• Glue and nail the pieces together with the waffle nails
• Let dry over night
• Staple on the wire screen to the backside
• Screw the 4 wire bumpers to the backside (these keep the jewelry rack off the wall)
• Screw in the eye screws on the front bottom about half an inch from the ends (be
careful not to go through to the back side)
• Cut the rebar down to the length of the jewelry rack, this one was at 21”, then
slide it through the holes of the eyescrews to create a necklace hanging rod
• To finish it, you can paint, stain or leave raw. I used a clear sealer on this model
Mounting ideas: You can hang it directly with a hook or 2, or you can fasten a ribbon or other sturdy material to the top and use that to hang it.
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“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.”
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What exactly is it that makes our skin soft, supple and beautiful? Two of the greatest factors
are collagen and elastin, which make up about 70% of our dermis, the live layer of connective
tissue just below the epidermis. Throughout our lives, our stress levels, environmental exposure
to free radicals and the sun, and diet all play a part in affecting our collagen and elastin
fibers. These fibers create smooth, toned, firm skin when strong and healthy. We are born with
a certain amount of collagen and elastin, which is not naturally replaced by the body on its
own. So how do we support our skin elasticity from the inside out?
Here are a few things you can do:
Live a healthy lifestyle! Get a good balance of work, rest and play. Enjoy plenty of fresh
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and strength to the system, and you will FEEL so great. Try Health
Force Nutritional’s Vitamineral Green or Vibrant Health’s Green
Vibrance powder.
A collagen supplement taken internally combined with vitamin C has been proven to maintain
healthy, soft, supple skin. Since collagen is exactly what our skin is made of, our body absorbs
100% of it when taken internally. Collagen helps us maintain the flexibility and tone of our skin,
as well as our ligaments, bones and joints. I recommend the Neocell brand in powder form.
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SUPPORTINGour skins elasticity
IN THIS NEW YEAR AND FOR YEARS TO COME!
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Hyaluronic acid used topically is another great way to insure a fabulous, well-hydrated
complexion. Hyaluronic acid, AKA Sodium Hyaluronate plays an important role in tissue
hydration, lubrication, and cellular function. Our skin is about 50% Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic
Acid is able to hold 1000 times its own weight in moisture, making its hydrating properties
amazing. The result is skin smoothness
and softening and diminished wrinkles.
The best brand I have found is Episilk,
by Hyalogic. It is 100% pure Sodium
Hyaluronate.
Internal sunscreens! One of the best
ways to protect yourself and your
skin from sun damage is maintaining
a high level of internal antioxidants.
Raw Cacao has proven to be very effective to protect the skin internally from the sun. With
an incredibly high antioxidant quality, how exciting is it that one of the most beautifying
things you can eat is chocolate! Raw Cacao comes in different forms. The whole beans, the
nibs, and the powder. I’ve tried them all and prefer the powder, mainly for its ease in use.
Eat some every day! Try it before you work out for extra clean burning energy! I order mine
from a website called NATURALZING.COM. They have a wide variety of different types and
sources and they are very affordable.
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Pomegranate can boost your internal
sunscreen by up to 25%, says Dr. Murad in his
book Wrinkle Free Forever. Another amazing
fruit super high in antioxidants, you can
drink the juice or pop the pills. I recommend
Lycopom from New Chapter for the best,
highest quality.
Astaxanthin is another one of the most
powerful antioxidants studied. It’s 550 times
more powerful than Vitamin E, and it has
been shown to protect the skin and eyes
against ultraviolet radiation. Astaxanthin is
derived from a red marine algae that gives salmon, shrimp, and pink flamingos that eat the
algae their unusual pink and orange coloring. The best form I have found is a supplement by
Nutrex Hawaii called Bioastin. Nutrex Hawaii is located on the Kona side of the Big Island of
Hawaii. They farm all of their own non-GMO superior micro algae.
Another product that is being called a “face-lift in a bottle” is Nerium AD. This product has the
best collagen building properties I have seen in my whole esthetician career! A company
called Nerium Biotech had a breakthrough while doing skin cancer research with the Nerium
Oleander leaf extract. This product yields a 47% reduction in wrinkle and line reduction! It also
works to nourish and heal the skin from many other types of skin conditions and concerns. It
has an incredible ability to support a positive immune response in the skin. You will experience
a noticeable change in your skin.
And last but definitely not least, FACIALS!!! Frequent facials are a superior way to support our
skins elasticity. Regular facials increase our cellular turnover which slows down as we age.
Through masks, gentle yet effective exfoliation, serums and treatments I will improve the tone,
elasticity, and metabolism of your skin, as well as inspire you to enjoy consistent home care.
Taking care of yourself and your skin should be top on the priority list for the new you in 2013.
Call Lani at Beauty by Nature Maui for your consultation: 808.385.1082
facebook: Skincarebylani.nerium.com
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Oxygen FacialThis treatment is rejuvenating and skin t ightening, br ightening, and l ightening. Baking Soda has wonderful exfol iation properties and natural ly l ightens. Hydrogen Peroxide releases oxygen as it is combined with other ingredients and applied to the skin. Make fresh just before treatment.
To Make:1. In a blender or spice/coffee mill, grind the oatmeal and rose petals, leaving some grit2. Combine Oatmeal and rose petals, clay, and baking soda in a bowl using a whisk3. Add the hydrogen peroxide, water and lavender into the dry mixture and form a paste, adjusting desired consistency with water
To Use:1. Apply to the face by rubbing gently in a circular motion2. Let the treatment sit on the skin for 5 minutes3. Rinse with cool water4. Nourish with a high quality moisturizer
You will need:1/8 cup oatmeal1 tablespoon white clay1 teaspoon dried rose petals1 teaspoon Baking SodaI teaspoon Hydrogen peroxide3 tablespoons water3 drops organic lavender essential oil
The Miracle. . .
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natural Baking SOdaSodium Bicarbonate has a wide range of uses, everything from cleaning tough household messes and neutral iz ing odors , to cooking, health and beauty! I love baking soda and keep a small container of it my bathroom for my beautification needs!
Try this tip: Hair ClarifierThis will clean any product build-up off your hair and scalp with ease. It works WAY better than any kind of dandruff shampoo, and is less harsh and drying. It leaves hair soft, shiny and fluffy.
Put 1/2 teaspoon baking soda into a large glass and fill it with warm water. Wet hair well and pour mixture onto head. Massage gently and thoroughly, focusing on the scalp. Shampoo as usual and follow with plenty of conditioner. This is a powerful treatment and I recommend only performing it once a month for best results, otherwise it could be too drying.
Also, for dazzling pearly whites keep a dish of fresh baking soda next to your toothbrush. Dip it in daily and gently brush. Don’t waste your money on whitening toothpastes! The first ingredient in them is baking soda. When you use the pure form it’s stronger and more effective, AND it kills bad breath bacteria way more effectively!
Try my oxygen facial recipe which also contains baking soda!
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Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to stick with our New Year’s resolutions?
Whatever it may be: quitting smoking or drinking, a new job or car, a new partner, losing
weight, making more money; we have all been there in some way or another, or have
wanted this type of positive change in our lives.
Every January, health clubs, fitness centers and gyms are inundated with new memberships and
registrations. People want to work out, get healthy and lose weight. They are excited to start living
their New Year’s resolutions. Can you guess how many of these people will actually go to the gym
three days a week, change their diets, and lose that 20 pounds? Unfortunately, not very many. Why?
Because good intentions aren’t enough to generate change. People may have the best of intentions
in the world, but until they step out of their comfort zones, only then can they create real change.
Our basic human instincts are for comfort and safety. We are creatures who inhabit our comfort zones,
and our innate instincts help to keep us there. We are also creatures of habit, clinging to things that
are familiar to us. In order to create change in our lives we have to get out of our comfort zones.
We have to become uncomfortable. Change can be scary, change is unfamiliar, but this is what is
required of you in order to create change. You cannot become what you haven’t been, by doing
what you have always done! I am going to repeat this again and I want you to read it SLOWLY and
really let it sink in and think about it for a few minutes:
You cannot become what you haven’t been, by doing what you have always done.
So, how do we even begin? The first step is getting clear and really knowing exactly what it is that
you want. You can’t just think about it; if it’s just a thought in the back of your mind, it will stay there
nestled in for a long time, maybe even forever, as something that you always wanted to accomplish.
The physical act of writing clarifies thought. You need to write it down. You shouldn’t use a computer
or any type of digital device. Get out the good old pen and paper. When you write it down it creates
an impact on yourself and the universe to help make it so. Also, seeing your dreams and goals written
down creates clarity in your vision and acts as a magnet drawing the desired change into your life.
By: Lani Morris
TURNING
INTO REAL LIFE GOALS AND DREAMS
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
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INTO REAL LIFE GOALS AND DREAMS
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
All of your dreams and goals written down will be called your vision statement. Here we go!
Step 1.Pick a date in the future 5 years from now. Most people like to use their birthdays or a
significant date in their life that they will remember.
Step 2.Define your future in detail. Are you married, single, what kind of car do you drive, where
do you live, what are you doing, name the people that are in your life and their ages, 5 years from now.
What are your ultimate goals? Dream big!
Step 3.Write it all down in present tense, like you are living this dream life now. It should be around
one page long and should invoke extreme feelings and emotion within you when you read it. It’s like you
are there; use your senses of touch, taste, and smell, of sight and sound. It is real.
Step 4.Place your vision statement in a special place where you see it every day. You see your new life.
Your vision statement is the KEY to your daily focus. Vision is a process. For some people it is painful because
they can only believe what’s “real” and they struggle to imagine change. HOWEVER, your imagination
and your vision is what you have to focus on to create that change. The VALUE of your vision puts the WHY
behind your vision statement, the part of it that invokes the extreme feelings and emotions within you.
For example, a single mom’s vision statement may be that she wishes for financial freedom and stability
in work that she can do out of her home, whatever the work may be, because she has missed out on
her son’s life. For years she has had to work two or three jobs just to make it by, and she never gets to see
her son. This is a HUGE motivating factor for her to look at her vision statement daily. When she thinks of
this she cries. She thinks of all the first soccer games, award ceremonies, birthdays, holidays, everything
she has missed. This is her WHY. Her commitment to follow through on her daily choices to do what’s in
alignment with her vision statement. To get out of her comfort zone.
So NOW what.......well, you need to become a master planner. A master planner requires planning your
day before the day starts, and planning your month before the month starts. Daily planing will help
you to slowly get to your dreams and goals. It’s a “one day at a time” process. If you let your days go
by without a plan of action, weeks, months and even years go by, wasted time that keeps you further
from your dreams. In order to grow you have to replace old habits with new, more effective ones. Real
achievement happens one day at a time with GOAL DIRECTED daily actions. Your choices must be
aligned with your goals. You need to do what you plan to do no matter what, and if you don’t get to it
today, pencil it in for tomorrow.
I highly recommend purchasing The Achievement Planner by David Byrd. It’s a very thorough yearly
planner to help make your dreams come true. It’s a part of the Next-Level Achievement System. I recently
purchased it and am just getting started, but I can already notice a difference in being more efficient.
This piece was inspired by the works of David Byrd. Let me know if you have any questions or need any
help with beginning to plan your life and turn your New Year’s resolutions into dreams come true!
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