Natural Beauty: Sandalwood and Marigold Scrub

Thank you Rul, for this Ayurvedic beauty recipe!

What you need:

- One fresh, organically grown Marigold flower
- 1/4 tsp. Sandalwood Powder
- 1 tsp. Virgin Coconut Oil

What to do:

- Remove the petals from the blossom and place them in the mortar.

- Add the sandalwood powder and coconut oil.

- Crush/grind together with the pestle until you have a smooth paste.

- Rub gently onto your face and body.

- Rinse off, or wipe with a wet washcloth.


Enjoy your soft, glowing skin!

More Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

I just couldn't resist sharing today's refreshments.

They're so pretty, frosty cool, and delicious too!

On the left:  Cherry and Marigold (next time I would cut the cherries)

On the right:  Nectarine and Day Lily

What combinations have you come up with?

Fruit and Flower Infused Waters

Strawberry and Wild Rose

Looking for some naturally sweet summer refreshment? 

You can make plain water pretty and delicious as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1.  Add a few pieces of fruit and some edible flowers to your water glass or pitcher.

2.  Infuse for a few hours.

3.  Enjoy!

Blueberry and Lilac

Want more inspiration and recipes?

42 Flowers You Can Eat

Watermelon Hibiscus Water

Jasmine Infused Water

Lavender Water, DIY Infused Water Station

What's your favorite infused water recipe?

2013 Chariot Festival, Saturday July 27th

Proud to Be a Canadian!



Wild Roses from my yard, the official flower of Alberta.

 Happy Canada Day! 

And welcome to the official beginning of Summer in Alberta, 2013! 

Woo Hoo!!!

I hope you've all enjoyed a beautiful long weekend full of sunshine, the great outdoors, friends, family and lots of fun!

Jai!