DIY Brick Wall Tutorial

Here is my first video tutorial on how to make a realistic looking faux (Faux: adj. (pronounced /'fo /, like "foe", French origin for false or fake.) brick texture on your interior walls. 

Its super simple and affordable way to add unique touches to your home.  This particular wall is in my master bedroom.  This room is going to be very contemporary and edgy when I am through with it!  

So fabulous!  The brick wall isn't too bad either. 

There will be more to come with the transformation of this room that the brick wall is in, and then I will still have to tackle the bathroom! 

Natural, DIY, Easy, Deodorant Recipe

There are several health concerns with store bought deodorant. The main concern is that the antiperspirant kind contain aluminum which may cause, mostly likely, cancer and dementia   Deodorant is relatively expensive as well, considering what you are buying, which is about .5 ounce of mineral salts, fillers, oils and artificial scents.  I used to buy a popular brand of antiperspirant because it would help prevent razor rash, but this simple recipe has been more effective at doing so.  It works simply by the arrow root absorbing excess moisture and wicking it away from the body and the baking soda kills the bacteria that create the odors.  The essential oils are mostly for scent but depending on which you choose, may offer additional benefit such as additional bacterial control.  I have been very impressed with the results from this easy recipe and I think you will be too.     

It's so easy to make healthful, natural and effective deodorant. There are simply 2-3 ingredients and it will take you only minutes.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup arrow root powder or cornstarch

1/2 cup baking soda

10-20 drops of your favorite essential oil, optional

Simply mix the above ingredients together with a whisk or fork, breaking up any clumps as you go.

To apply the deodorant you can use a powder puff, a large makeup brush like a kabuki or a refillable body brush. 

I finally convinced my husband to try this deodorant. He raved about it after the first few days he tried it. He said it works with odor control better than his old deodorant. I like that it doesn't smell overwhelmingly perfume-y like store bought deodorant.