Eclectic Lotus

Another ingredient that I must get every time I head to the grocery store is vinegar. Mama don't care which one! Give me vinegar or give me death. White vinegar is usually the most purchased. I use it for cleaning. My mother-in-law gave me the idea of using it to clean windows do why not use it for mirrors. For windows and other glass I use water, white vinegar and eucalyptus oil for a pleasant scent. If my lemons are going bad they get thrown in for a great multi purpose cleanser. Apple cider vinegar is my beauty go to. If I have styled my hair like mad the night before Apple cider vinegar gets the hair very clean. I also use it in marinades and a health drink after a heavy meal if I can't get to my kombucha drink. Oh my! I think Apple cider vinegar may be my fave vinegar. I know my grandma loves it to bits! Red wine vinegar is great for salad dressings and also marinades. Not sure why I don't use it in cleaning but you probably can. Use in a rub with your beef dishes. ...

* Note: contains graphic photos* I have been a week and a half after my little mandolin slicer incident. I am back to full speed at home but not so much at work. Trying to make sweet potato chips and slicing the side of my thumb really does make you panic and question your physician skills. I immediately ran my thumb under cold water for twenty minutes. The bleeding didn't stop. Hubby got bandaids and two were put on while we searched for the missing piece of skin.    The next day the band aids were removed and cleaned out with water and tea tree oil. Light gauze and tape were applied and switched out allowing the wound to breathe. A very light layer of antibiotic cream was applied once the wound dried.   I still have pain at times but when pressure is applied to the thumb it hurts a little. One blogger wrote it took three weeks for the pain to go away but I think it might be less for me. This could be due to the location of the cut. The pictures below are from the da...

2015 is a climax of change. Every year is a change but the true tilt of positive is this year. This month is the shamrock shuffle here in Chicago and I am no where near ready to run almost five miles. I was ready to detox but didn't take into consideration that doing that may not be the best while breastfeeding. Goals: 1. More vegetables 2. More good grains, less bad grains 3. Daily juices and smoothies 4. Running daily at 6am 5. Schedule efficiently Here is day one: Cococure 1-2 stalks of green kale 1 zucchini 1 tablespoon of chia seeds 1 cup watermelon Add ingredients to nutri bullet and fill container with coconut water. Start up nutri bullet. Enjoy! God bless!