Save Your Hair with Apple Cider Vinegar!

I’ve always been asked how do I take care of my hair. I’ve never been one to dye my hair (even though I bleached my ends not too long ago), apply intense amounts of heat, or purchase expensive shampoos and conditioners.I just can’t stand the idea of purchasing an over commercialized hair product that never follows through on what it promises. I decided to say no to the expensive products and find other alternatives. So how do I keep my hair healthy without the over priced and chemical ridden products?

Apple Cider Vinegar.

I know that the idea of it can be a little odd and apple cider vinegar doesn’t have the best smell, but sometimes beauty is pain.

Apple Cider Vinegar has so many benefits, but my favorite has to be that’s it’s great for your hair.  An ACV hair rinse might be just what you need if you find that your hair is looking dull, brittle, overly dirty because of hair product, or have a couple dandruff issues!

Washing your hair with ACV can restore the pH balance balance in your hair. Most commercial hair products will have a negative effect on your hair (that’s what makes it dry and brittle!). Apple Cider Vinegar removes the build up but keeps the hair healthy without stripping the natural oils. That’s what will close up the cuticles of your hair and give you that glamorous shine that celebrities have talked about when they’re endorsing cosmetic companies.

It’s just all around great for your locks. I suggest you give it a shot to naturally treat your hair and to feel free of the cruddy build-up that’s been settling on your head.

All you need is Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and tap water.

What you nee:

2-5 tablespoons of organic raw apple cider vinegar

1 cups of water

How to:

1. Decide how much apple cider vinegar to use. If you have short/finer hair, use 2 tablespoons. If your have thick/coarse hair use up to 5 tablespoons. Then mix with 1 cup of water.
2. Wash hair with your regular shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
3. Slowly allow the apple cider vinegar mixture pour over your head while avoiding your eyes.
4. Massage the mixture into your scalp.
5. Leave for 2-3 minutes and rinse.
6. Dry and style like normal!

There might be a slight odor when you are done washing your hair, but no worries, it will go away after a couple hours. Doing this technique twice a week may help increase hair growth and assist your hair health without taking vitamins that promise hair health. It’s also a great inexpensive way to keep your hair in great shape.

I remember the first time I tried this rinse, I felt like my waves and curls came back to life.

Just trust me on this one.

I promise you won’t regret it.

xx-Sarah

Bloody Marys are Good for You!

If there's any way to my heart, it's a spicy Bloody Mary. Not only are bloodies tasty, but they're loaded with vitamins and lycopene!

What is lycopene?
Lycopene is a carotenoid which gives tomatoes their gorgeous red color. It is a proven antioxidant that helps fight off cell damaging radicals. Lycopene prevents heart disease, cancer, Alzheimers disease. AND accelerated aging. So drink your tomato juice!

To make a Bloody Mary extra good for you, just load up on fresh garnishes and pure proteins like turkey jerky or shrimp.

I prefer to create my own mixture of tomato goodness. It's simple, spicy, and everything you could dream of when you're brunching at home.

Sarah's Spicy Bloody Mary
Ingredients

• 2oz Vodka of your choice (I chose Praire Vodka. Drink Local!) 
• Tomato Juice
• 3/4 tsp A1 Steak Sauce
• 1tsp Lime
• 1/2 tsp Lemon
• Splash of Pickle Juice
• 1/2tsp Garlic
• 1/2 fresh chopped serrano pepper
• Tabasco to taste 
• Black Pepper to taste
• Celery Salt to taste and to rim the glass

Mixing it Up

1. Take a lime to wet the rim of the glass to put celery salt on the rim. 
2. Fill the glass with ice and pour in vodka.
3. Combine lime, lemon, pickle juice, garlic, serrano pepper, and celery salt. 
4. Fill the remainder of the glass with tomato juice.
5. Top with black pepper and tabasco to taste.
6. Garnish with your choice of add-ins. I went with a pickle, olives,  lemon, lime, fresh cilantro, a banana pepper, pepper jack cheese, and bacon. 

It's a simple recipe and everything can be to taste. 

Some people prefer Worcestershire sauce, but I personally think A1 gives the tomato juice a slightly smokier flavor. I love mixing in different kinds of add-ins as well. Not only is this a fresh mix, but the bacon gives the beverage that extra little something. 

Drink up and take in all the anti-aging goodness the Mary has to offer you! 

xx - Sarah

10 Minute Morning Project // Make Your Own Yarn Out of a Shirt

We always have that one shirt that reminds us of home, an old friend, or the shirt is just so soft that you can't let it go. There's always a sense of comfort with these sentimental items, but sometimes life happens and the dryer puts holes in the arm or a red wine stain won't come out. I'm guilty of holding onto these items and letting them sit in the back of my closet for years.

Instead of throwing out that shirt, turn it into a lovable scarf or a ball of yarn for your next project!
It's quick, easy, and all you need is your beloved shirt or sweatshirt and a pair of scissors!

I'm using an old Victoria's Secret sweatshirt from five years ago! I used to love this sweatshirt and I recently came across it in my closet. I forgot that parts of the shirt were damaged, but I loved the shirt so much that I wanted to reuse it for something.

1. First start with cutting off the hem (the bottom) of the shirt and from arm pit to arm pit. This will leave you with a tube of material. 

2. Begin to cut strips at your desired width starting from one closed end of the tube to the top. Leave about an inch of space at the other side of the tube. 

 Personally I like to tape the top of the material so I know where to stop cutting the fabric. I made .75" - 1" strips in the picture above.

3. Once you are done cutting your strips, remove the tape, and open up the tube so that the part that wasn't cut is facing up.

4. To cut the beginning of the yarn, simply just cut diagonally from the top of the shirt and to the first slit.
5. To continue the yarn, cut diagonally from one slit to the next. Repeat this step until all of the slits have been cut through the original untouched middle piece.
6. Stretch the fabric to thin it out and begin to ball it up!

Now your successfully saved your favorite shirt and can turn it into something that you'll love over and over again.

I plan on making my old VS sweatshirt into a scarf to get me through this Minnesota Winter.

What are you going to do with your upcycled yarn? Let me know if you decide to do this project!

Happy Friday Y'all!
-Sarah