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Dry Skin

Since my thyroid surgery, my skin has been as dry as a pop corn fart. (now I don’t know how dry that is, but it is a saying from my husbands family, which makes me think way too much about farts and dry vs.: wet) Someone suggested cleansing oils. Then I found info on making my own. I did find out this info on cleansing oils, and a great deal of  info here on the cleansing oil method, and various recipes for all types of skin. Also some good info on acne.org, on cleasning oil, how to make various recipes, recipes for toners, masks, lots of good info on how to proceed. http://www.acne.org/messageboard/OIL-CLEANSING-METHOD-Hi-t141871.html From SimpleMom I found good info on making my own facial cleansing oil, and how to use it. I’m going to give it a go. Since I’ve written this, I’m 3 days into using the cleansing oil method. I consider my skin dry, but still having breakouts (OK mother nature, come on…?). I choose to use castor oil 3/4 and jojoba oil 1/4 to begin with (just bec

This and that, interesting knitting accessories

Well if I’m not knitting, then I love to look for patterns, magazines and new knitting tools. Here are some of the latest I have come across that caught my eye: First I had to buy these: -From rycrafty.etsy.com stitch markers, made out of little ball and chains, in all different colors! They slide so easily on my needles, and you can remove them and use them for row markers if you need to. She has a variety of colors and a large and small size, I love them! -I found this Portable Lazy Kate from Ogledesign.etsy.com , perfect to take along. -From Jessica at How About Orange.blogspot.com these cute knit fonts, free! She also has a variety of other cool free downloads on her blog. -YarnPlayCafe.etsy.com has fun knitting theme tote bags, reasonably priced. These would be a cute gift for anyone. Who doesn't need another tote bag? She blogs here -I am always looking for a good hand cream, my hands are always cracking and bleeding. Davesgarden.com gives us his r