Random, I Know

So, I haven't written on this blog since October. That is crazy! It has nothing to do with a lack of material or wanting to, believe me. It is more because of a lack of being able to just set aside time, but tonight Alex cooperated and went down at 8:00, so here I am. I was thinking the other day of some really simple things around the house which I have grown to really like over the past few years. One of these products is tea tree oil.

Growing up I had acne forever and it seems as though I tried everything under the sun to get rid of it, only to have dry patches around big red pimples...not exactly what I was looking for. But within the past few years, I have found that tea tree oil really helps with blemishes on my face. Granted, I have far fewer than I ever did in the past, but now it seems that if I dab on tea tree oil with a cotton swab, as soon as I feel something coming on it helps to really minimize it. Also works great for mosquito bites, if you react the way that I do to them. It has qualities which lend it to being a good disinfectant, so probably not a bad thing to have around. It is worth a shot, for sure. I picked up mine at the local drugstore and I have seen the Desert Essence brand at Trader Joe's. I know, it is totally a random thing, but just thought someone else might benefit from the find.

Another thing that I love to keep on hand next to my sink at all times now is baking soda. I just keep a container of it full at all times. It is great for cleaning our sink which is cast iron with an enamel coating. Just a good cleanser for alot of stuff, like the stovetop, countertops, faucets. Mix it with a little water and you are good to go.

Finally, white vinegar is a handy standby as well. I have some in a solution with water in a spray bottle. Makes a great glass cleaner without the chemicals. You do smell vinegar a bit at first, but once it evaporates, no smell is left behind. Both the baking soda and white vinegar are so inexpensive too, so that is a bonus! No harsh chemicals and inexpensive and widely available. Who wouldn't love that?