Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Mike

Lord, have mercy on me please. I don't want to think about this man for the rest of my life. Why won't his memory just go away? What do I have to do? God, do you want me to be stuck on Him? Is this what you want?

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Hydrogen Peroxide... Cheap & Awesome

Health & Beauty

1. Disinfect Small Wounds

Hydrogen peroxide is a natural anti-septic, therefore one of its most common uses is to clean wounds to prevent infection.

2. Bleach Your Hair

Because it is more gentle than household bleach, hydrogen peroxide is also great for lightening hair.

3. Just Add Highlights

To get a classic “sun-bleached” look, simply spray hydrogen peroxide over damp hair and let it soak in for 10 – 15 minutes before rinsing out.

4. Whitening Toothydrogen peroxideaste

Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a homemade toothydrogen peroxideaste that will also remove stains from teeth when used daily.

5. Antiseptic Mouth Rinse

Use a cap full of hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse to help whiten teeth and kill germs that cause bad breath.

6. Disinfect Toothbrushes

Soak toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide to kill staph bacteria and other germs common to the bathroom environment.

7. Whiten Your Nails

Soak fingertips and toes in hydrogen peroxide to naturally whiten your nails.

8. Clear Up Acne

Use hydrogen peroxide as a face rinse to kill the bacteria that cause acne and help clear your complexion.  (Or check out these other 11 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Pimples Fast!)

9. Help Heal Boils

Pour half of a bottle (about 8 ounces) of hydrogen peroxide into warm bath water and soak to treat boils.

10. Soften Corns & Calluses

Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water to make a foot soak that will naturally soften corns and calluses.

11. Remove Ear Wax

Put a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide into ears, wait a minute or two, then follow up with a couple of drops of olive oil. Wait another minute, then drain fluid from ears to remove ear wax.

12. Prevent “Swimmer’s Ear”

Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and vinegar in a small dropper bottle. Put several drops in each ear after swimming to prevent infection.

13 .Relieve Ear Infections

Put 6 – 8 drop of hydrogen peroxide in each ear to alleviate symptoms and help clear up an ear infection.

14. Kill Sub-dermal Parasites

Apply hydrogen peroxide to skin affected with mites or other parasites to kill them naturally.

15. Treat Foot Fungus

Combine equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a dark colored spray bottle (light exposure weakens hydrogen peroxide) and apply to skin affected by foot fungus each night to stop fungal growth.

(Further Reading Top 10 Natural Remedies For Toenail Fungus)

Kitchen & Bath

16. Clean Tile Surfaces

Spray hydrogen peroxide directly onto tile to remove dirt and stains.

17. Whiten Grout

Mix hydrogen peroxide with white flour to create a thick paste. Apply to grout and cover with plastic wrap overnight. The next day, simply rinse with water for whiter grout.

18. Clean Toilet Bowls

Pour about half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into toilet bowls and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to clean and remove stains.

19. Remove Tub Scum

Spray hydrogen peroxide on soap scum, dirt, and stains in the bathtub. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes then rinse to loosen grime and make cleaning easier.

20. Control Mold & Mildew

Spray hydrogen peroxide on areas where mold and mildew are present to stop fungal growth and remove discoloration.

(Further Reading: 6 Natural Ways To Rid Your Home Of Mold & Mildew)

21. Clean Glass Surfaces

Spray hydrogen peroxide on dirty mirrors and other glass surfaces to loosen dirt and grime. Wipe away with a clean, lint-free cloth.

22. Disinfect Countertops

Spray hydrogen peroxide on kitchen and bathroom countertops to clean and disinfect.

23. Soak Dishrags & Sponges

Drop dirty rags and cleaning sponges into hydrogen peroxide and let them soak for 15 – 30 minutes to disinfect.

24. Disinfect Cutting Boards

Spray hydrogen peroxide on cutting boards to kill germs and bacteria from raw meat and other foods that may have soaked into the surface of the board.

25. Wash Fruits & Vegetables

Spray fruits and veggies with hydrogen peroxide and let soak for a minute or two before rinsing in clean water to remove dirt, wax, and other contaminants.

26. Clean Your Refrigerator

Spray hydrogen peroxide around the inside of your refrigerator and let is soak for a few minutes. Then wipe away with a clean cloth to remove food and disinfect.

(For more kitchen cleaning tips, check out these80 Mind Blowing Kitchen Hacks That Will Rock Your World!)

Around the House

27. Whiten Laundry

About about a cup of hydrogen peroxide to your wash water and soak fabrics for 15 – 30 minutes to revitalize dingy or yellowed whites.

28. Remove Organic Stains

Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part dish detergent and apply to organic stains (coffee, wine, blood, sweat, etc) to remove them.
Remember, hydrogen peroxide will bleach darker fabrics. Use this technique with caution!

29. De-Funk Musty Fabrics

Mix hydrogen peroxide with white vinegar and soak musty fabrics to remove unwanted odors.

30. Clean Rugs & Carpets

Spray hydrogen peroxide onto light-colored carpets and rugs to remove stains from mud, food, etc. Just remember that hydrogen peroxide will bleach some fabrics. You may want to test this technique in an inconspicuous area first.

31. Refresh Re-useable Bags

Spray hydrogen peroxide inside your re-useable cloth shopping bags to clean, disinfect, and remove food odors.

32. Disinfect Lunchboxes

Spray hydrogen peroxide into lunchboxes, coolers, and cooler bags. Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe away to clean and disinfect.

33. Cleanse Dehumidifiers

Add a pint of hydrogen peroxide to one gallon of water and run the solution through humidifiers to disinfect and remove any mold or mildew that may be growing inside.

34. Improve Seed Germination

Soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide to remove fungal spores and increase germination rate. For more on using hydrogen peroxide to start seeds, check out this great article from Dave’s Garden.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Kumon Level and Grade Equivalent

A is for grade 1-2 
B is for grade 3 
C is for grade 4 
D is for grade 5 
E is for grade 6 
F is for grade 7 
G is for grade 8 
H is for grade 9 
I is for level 9-10 so pretty much 9.5. kind of... 
J is for grade 10 
K if for level 10-11. 
L is for level 11-12

2A is one level below first grade. 
3A is two levels below first grade and so on and so forth. 
∴1A is at grade level!!!

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Im feeling something...

SMH... UPDATED... Other views to my 1st twist out on fully healthy hair...
#less-flaws #iwokeupandfinushedthese

Two-Strand Twists

These are the 1st set of two strand twists I've done since my signature cut at BeBe Michelle... I wish I liked my pictures😅😢😶

Saturday, February 13, 2016

The Trifecta

Pick these up on clearance at Sally's... And so far so GREAT. This is how I  treated each section before two strand twisting:
#1. Spritz hair with homemade aloe juice and essential oil concoction
#2. Smooth in a finger tip of the Leave in Conditioner
#3. Smooth in a finger tip of Curl Sealer
#4. Finger Detangle then... Brush/Comb
#5. Smooth in a finger tip of Curly Pudding
#6. Twist hair as desired
#7. Smile!!!

#2024 RECORD BREAKING YEAR!!!!!!!