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my sister in Virginia would like some as she ran out and can’t find them anywhere.

I can’t tell you. Ancient Chinese secret.

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What can I wash my face with that’s cheaper than a cleanser?

Shower gel could really dry out your face, and fragrances tend to be irritants, using it could cause your face to be red and blotchy, i wouldn’t recommend using it.

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Yesterday I read about a cosmetologist mom that I believe uses lavender essential oil mixed with water as a rinse after washing the hair. I didn’t print it off to get all the details and now I cannot find it. I have a 5 year old and the other things are so harsh on her little head. I think this might be a good preventative. Please help if you can. Thank you.

I haven’t heard anything about lavendar oil, but I SWEAR by Tea Tree Oil. My poor daughter was a magnet for head lice when she was younger. After someone recommended Tea Tree Oil, she never got it again. I would put a bunch of drops in a spray bottle with water and spary it in her hair when I was brushing it in the morning and at night. I would also use the shampoo with added oil to help me get rid of the lice, and use the shampoo for regular hair washes.

It works like a charm!

Also, it is NOT true that children who have poor personal hygene get lice. I have attached a link below for more info;

http://www.lice.ca/articles/art3.html
Good luck!

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Pick lavender for drying when the flowers are in full bloom.

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My English lavender doesn’t have any flowers yet, and the leaves are really aromatic. Can they be used instead of flowers to make lavender oil? And do they have any medicinal powers, or is it just the flowers?

People on my gardening list have spoken of using the leaves of lavender to make infusions, though they like the flowers better.

Go for it!

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Because I am breastfeeding I prefer not to use any OTC medications. I have been looking into herbal remedies and have some questions about them.

http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/cold-remedy.html#natural
"# Steam treatments:

* Boil a pot of water, remove from the stove and (optional) add a few drops of essential oils (for example: eucalyptus, sage and balsam). Drape a bath towel over your head and breathe deeply for 5 minutes. Do this 2 or 3x a day until symptoms subside.
* Put two inches of apple cider vinegar in a pan and heat until it begins to steam. Inhale the vapor. If the vapor is too strong, add a little water. Repeat as needed.

Drink hot lemonade with honey. Or make a mixture of one part lemon juice and two parts honey. Sip throughout the day."

I have Lavender Oil at home which is used for aromatherapy… would that work for the steam treatment and if not, what essential oil can I get at Wal-Mart since everything else is closed? Also, how much honey would I place in a cup of hot lemonade? And would hot apple cider be good or is that just not good enough?

The link suggests apple cider vinegar "Apple-cider vinegar and water gargle. Mix 1-6 teaspoons (1/3 – 2 tablespoons) vinegar in a glass of water; you can mix it as strong as you can stand it. Gargle one mouthful (swallow afterward or spit it out). Repeat twice. Do this every hour, or as needed. " but I’m not trying that crap lol I hate gargling.

I can tell you from personal experience that unrefined Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV so I don’t have to type it out next time haha) is amazing.
Make sure it’s unrefined ACV with the "mother". You can find it at health food stores. Whatever you do, do not put your face directly over a pot of hot ACV and inhale. It hurts. Just waft the vapors toward you. Also, you can mix 2 tsp. of ACV with a cup of hot water and honey to taste and drink it throughout the day. ACV enzymes kill viruses and bacteria and boost the immune system.
If you can’t get to some raw ACV, try grating about a half teaspoon of ginger into a mug of hot water and add a teaspoon of lemon juice and honey to taste. If you don’t have fresh ginger, use the dried stuff- about 1/8 tsp.
Good luck, hope you feel better.

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I would like to grow Lavender and plant it in the flower bed in front of my house. But I was also thinking it would make a nice gift for some friends and family that helped me through a super stressful period in my life. I have heard so many good things about its health benefits, but I cant find anything that talks about just having the plant around and not oils. If I give out my baby plants I would like to write up a card or something to give with it.

I’ve grown lavender from seeds and from purchased plants. They’re not difficult to germinate from seed, they take about as long as parsley to germinate. But you can’t expect good-sized plants for about a year. Once established they’re very sturdy, lovely fragrant plants. I have four in my English cottage garden, and will probably plant more of them in other parts of the gardens now that I’ve found how lovely they are. I’m in zone 5 Nebraska. Any time I have visitor to the garden I have them crush a few leaves in their fingers and to let them know what real lavender is!

I’ve successfully propagated my lavender by cuttings in the fall–that’s the best way to get additional lavender plants.

To get good info for a card to include with your plants, just do a web search on "lavender angustifolia". It’s English lavender, probably about the most popular and fragrant type. Some of the .edu sites have great information about the plant.

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I need some ideas for presents to give my mom. Just make a list of possible presents. She needs to relax more often and she is really big on coffee and lavender.

Personalized Portraits
http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1461937/Personalized_Portraits_by_photoartomation_com

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I really like the smell of lavender, and would like to have some lavender plants outside my windows. I know that they are parennial plants, but do you start them from seeds? Are lavender plants like peony in that you have to buy the plant of-shoot of a mature plant? What is the best way to grow lavender plants?

Your local nursery will have at least 1 variety of Lavender. Or you can grow your own from seed, it’s your choice. Some tips for growing it…..they do not like wet feet! Do not thirst them to death….but let the soil dry between waterings. Also they do not like a lot of fertilizer so use it very sparingly. Trim the faded blooms to encourage new blooms and if it gets too large do not be afraid to cut it back hard. It will regrow and re-bloom all over again! Lavender is a great plant, and I love the smell too! Have fun and good luck!

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French country decorating is one of the most popular forms of country decorating today, yet many are confused about how to introduce this look into their homes.

French country decorating need not be expensive or difficult, and you don’t need to go out and purchase a whole new room. It is easy to introduce touches of the French country style without changing your entire decorating scheme.

French country style is a European version of our own American country style that has been popular for generations. French country however, adds more elegance, curved lines, and contrasts with weathered finishes and lots of texture. It is NOT a Parisian apartment! It is a style of the wonderful people of Provence, who work hard, play hard, and love the colors, textures and scents of the outdoors. Common colors in the French country style are golden yellows, deep reds, French blues and saturated greens. Color is vibrant in Provence because of the harsh sunlight. (Hey, the grapes love it!) Themes are not necessary for a French country room, but some common ones are roosters, grapes and wine, lavender and other herbs. Here are some great ideas for introducing the French country style into your present décor.

*Ironwork or metalwork is very popular in French country design, and you can easily find such material in candleholders, wall grilles, and wire baskets.

*Paint a couple of your furniture pieces with a crackle finish. Pair the weathered finish with an elegant fabric table runner. Try using satin black paint on a piece or two for an elegant look.

*Details are important in the French countryside…add trim to your draperies, dress up your throw pillows with ribbon, buttons, or even old beads and jewelry, and make sure comfort abounds in soft throws and well read books.

*Use fabrics that are traditional French country fabric. Toile is quintessentially French country, and depicts country scenes in one color over a neutral background. Red and yellow florals and small geometric prints look fantastic, and black and white checks are fun!

*Use candles, flowers and fabric lavishly.

*The French love to entertain; make it easy to invite loved ones over for an impromptu celebration. Start collecting pretty plates you love, mix and match them at the table, just keep a common color theme and they will blend beautifully. Stoneware and pottery pieces are very French country. Table linens are colorful, and flowers and candles are a must.

*Finally, don’t forget the rule of contrast with French country decorating. Pair weathered paint or metal with formal fabrics or beading trim, cozy up a more formal dining chair with a black, red or blue checked fabric. Bring in baskets to hang and use, and hang elegant copper pots off a rustic pot rack sporting a wonderful old patina. Rub a glaze over a curvy lamp base to antique and distress its finish, or better yet, glaze those white kitchen cabinets. Add chicken wire to cabinet doors that hold your best china and wineglasses, and make sure you find a French landscape or floral print to hang somewhere in the room.

Adding French country style to your existing décor can add that sense of elegance you’ve been looking for, is fun, and can be done gradually and with purpose. Enjoy sharing the style of family, friends, and good food and wine!

Kathy Wilson
http://www.articlesbase.com/home-improvement-articles/how-to-bring-french-country-into-your-home-129032.html

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