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Update on our wellness journey

I know it has been a while since I have been on here. February has been a full month with visits to my son's specialists in Dallas, two birthdays and lots of pain for my sweet boy.  Some good things are happening along the way. For some time now our family has been trying to clean up out eating. We are eating less and less processed food and heavy meats, while we increased seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables. You can read about the beginning of this journey here  Simple Does Not Mean Easy I know it's basic stuff and we are still striving. Some family members struggle more than others. If you were to look in on us you would see the lines are drawn boys vs. girls. My oldest has been doing the best, as she cut out all meat, sodas, and most processed foods. She loves seafood and vegetables. My other daughter is also a very healthy and wise eater, and more disciplined about exercise.  The whole family has been trying to get this one area right be...

Make Your Own Vitamin C Serum

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Have you heard how wonderful Vitamin C serum is for fine lines, discoloration, and boosting collagen? I am hitting that certain age where fighting the onset of aging in my skin is vital.  I don't wear much make-up, but I have invested in all kinds of skin care products in my life. In The past two years, I have had a major shift in my approach to all the products I ingest or apply to my body. I like to make my own products! I have always been a DIY-er.  The best part is having control of what goes into it, and it saves so much money!  WARNING! If you have sensitive skin this can cause redness and burning. After all, vitamin C is citric acid. I used an empty essential oil bottle. Using a dark bottle is important to keep the sunlight from affecting the serum. Also, the Citric acid has a short shelf life once it is mixed with any liquid. So a  small batch is best. It is so easy you won't mind making it every week or two. Combine: 1 tsp Vegetable Glyce...