Grant Mower | 12-Year-Old Designs Obama Dress | VIDEO Michelle Obama is a dream client for every designer, but especially for a very talented 12-year-old boy. Grant Mower may have won a fashion design contest in his home state of Texas in which he beat out high school and college students, and he may be an apprentice for Laura Bush favorite Michael Faircloth, but his sights are set on Michelle. He hopes to schedule a fitting with the First Lady while she’s in Utah for a fundraiser next week, and he’s traveling to Park City to make it happen. However, it’s not always easy being a tween boy who likes to design dresses. He has suffered through his fair share of bullying. Our fingers are crossed…how could Michelle decline his offer?! Video Courtesy of KSL.com [KSL via HuffPost Style]
One more Moore: Spring is here! Doesn't it feel good? It's warming up here in Southern California (well, it's always warm...but you know.) We hit the beach for the first time this year on St. Patrick's Day. You need a small stockpot filled about 2/3 full with water. 1 lemon, sliced, and a few sprigs of rosemary (on a cold dark night, armed with scissors, I did a little snippy snip of rosemary from the apartment bldg next door. Then add 1-2 tsp of vanilla: (can I get a HUZZAH for taking the picture while pouring the vanilla???) I let it simmer all day long, adding water as needed. Here's to Spring!
40 recipes for oranges for superfood meals Our Superfood Recipes Series gathers up great recipes for the most amazing superfoods, inspiring you to add these healthy ingredients to any meal. Oranges are one of the most healthful fruits around -- and one of the most versatile. On the health side of things, oranges are just chock full of vitamins. While you get the most health benefits out of oranges by simply peeling them and eating them raw, that's not exactly the most inspired way to eat them. Breakfast: © Jaymi Heimbuch Vegan Orange-Cranberry Muffins with PecansRecipe: TreeHugger Vegan Banana Orange Nut LoafRecipe: eCurry Raspberry-Orange SunrisesRecipe: My Recipes Mandarin Orange Breakfast BitesRecipe: Taste of Home Date-Orange Breakfast SpreadRecipe: My Recipes Raw Orange Chia Seed Breakfast PuddingRecipe: Rawmazing Blood Orange French ToastRecipe: Babble elisabet.s/CC BY-NC 2.0 Salads, Salsas and Savory Dishes: Orange and Pistachio Pilaf Recipe: Huffington Post Black Bean Burgers with Orange-Basil SalsaRecipe: Spark Recipes the uff da!
Coconut Oil and Alzheimer’s Disease How worried should drug companies be about supplements eating into their monopoly profits? A lot—as this story will show. Please share it with anyone you know who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or is worried about it. Of course, just about everyone worries about Alzheimer’s. Mary Newport, MD, has been medical director of the neonatal intensive care unit at Spring Hill Regional Hospital in Florida since it opened in 2003. They started him on Alzheimer’s drugs—Aricept, Namenda, Exelon—but his disease worsened steadily. She discovered that with Alzheimer’s disease, certain brain cells may have difficulty utilizing glucose (made from the carbohydrates we eat), the brain’s principal source of energy. But this is the hard way to do it—who wants to cut carbohydrates out of the diet completely? Dr. So Mr. Let’s take a moment to consider what actually happened here. Coconut oil can be found in many health food stores and even some grocery stores. For more information, see Dr.
Live flight tracker! In order to save data consumption Flightradar24 web page times out after 30 minutes. Please reload the web page to get another 30 minutes. or get a Flightradar24 Premium subscription and Flightradar24.com will not time-out again! Green Cleaning: 10 Simple Habits | ekwetzel Friendships are defined not by what you buy for the other person, but by how you act towards them. Therefore, it stands to reason that being environmentally friendly has more to do with our attitudes and habits of environmental stewardship than it has to do with the Seventh Generation or Method products we choose to purchase. Here are 10 simple green cleaning habits that have made a difference in my home life: Shoes Off – Take your shoes off at the door. Your shoes track in dust, dirt, puddle drops and a host of potential carpet stains. Use a Broom – Looking for the cheapest way to pick that dust and dirt off the floor? Get Essential – Freshen the air each time you go to the bathroom, with this handy trick. Hang it Out to Dry – Overusing your dryer can be one of the biggest culprits of a high energy bill. Re-use Bath Towels – Let your bath towels dry between showers and use them several times, instead of washing them after each use. Rags Are Riches – Do you have old T-shirts and socks?
45 Cool Uses For Lemons Why do we Love lemons? It's a funny love affair. These amazing little sour fruits captivate us from the first taste and keep us coming back as witnessed by these babies trying lemons for the first time... Uses for Lemons you may not have thought of... Most people are familiar with the traditional uses for lemons to soothe sore throats and add some citrus flavor to our foods. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. * If you do consume lemon peel, stick to organic lemons to reduce your pesticide exposure. Source: True Activist
Coconut Oil Might Combat Tooth Decay By Dr. Mercola Coconuts are among the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet and have been a dietary staple for millennia. Western science is now "playing catch-up" to what natives of tropical regions have known for thousands of years. "Incorporating enzyme-modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives, particularly as it works at relatively low concentrations. The work also contributes to our understanding of antibacterial activity in the human gut, which helps maintain the balanced flora necessary for a strong immune system. "Our data suggests that products of human digestion show antimicrobial activity. The Many Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oil offers an impressive array of health benefits. A Traditional Diet Might Not Guarantee You Perfect Oral Health In the 1900s, Dr. Plaque-Busting Strategy No. 1: Fermented Vegetables Plaque-Busting Strategy No. 2: Oil Pulling Did You Know? View the Infographic
The Fountain Avenue Kitchen – Orange Vinegar (a “green” cleaner) Household chores will likely be cast off in favor of egg hunts and family get-togethers this weekend, and that’s a good thing. Happy Easter! The arrival of spring, however, is known as much for bunnies and daffodils as it is for thorough cleanings. So the timing seemed right to consider an ingredient that can disinfect your counters as effectively as it can dress your salad: vinegar. Basic household items like baking soda, toothpaste, lemons, and vinegar have long been used for purposes beyond the obvious. For some people, however, the pungent smell of vinegar is off-putting. My initial experiment involved stuffing orange peels into a Mason jar, pouring basic white vinegar overtop, and storing the jar in a cupboard without opening. When I shared this “recipe” in this very space three years ago, I was astounded by the response to my little experiment. Orange Vinegar (a “green” cleaner) 1 16-ounce canning jar* 2 oranges, peels only (eat the insides!) Notes * You may vary the jar size.
12 Homemade Simmer Pot/Stove Potpourri Recipes...Would make great gift too! Bring ingredients to a boil and simmer. If liquid gets too low, add more water. This delightfully spicy pumpkin-pie scent will make your house smell like Home. Place ingredients in a large pot on the stove or in a crock pot. Bring to a simmer and allow continuing simmering over very low heat, replacing cider or adding water as needed. Be careful not to allow mixture to scorch. Edible Simmering Potpourri Apple cider to fill a large soup pot One apple, cut horizontally to make circular round slices 1/2-inch thick One orange, cut into round slices 1/2-inch thick 3 whole cinnamon sticks 6 whole cloves6 whole allspice berries One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root, cut into small rounds Place all ingredients in a large soup pot and bring to a simmer, then reduce and allow to simmer uncovered, adding cider as liquid evaporates. When guests arrive, ladle out a mug full of the hot cider for each person, and serve with an additional cinnamon stick in each mug. Spicy Simmering potpourri * 3 1/2 cups rose hips
Different Uses for Everyday Items: Lemon I rarely use lemon except when I squeeze a wedge into my iced tea to add a punch of flavor. This usually leaves me with more than half of a lemon that ends up rotting in my fridge. Try these unusual methods for using those leftover lemons. Use this tangy fruit for more than just cooking. Photo By jamelah/Courtesy Flickr Eliminate bad breath Rub a lemon wedge over your teeth and tongue to get rid of stinky breath. Hangover cure Sip hot water and lemon after a night of drinking to help cleanse the liver and get a boost of Vitamin C. Clean copper pots Easily remove food residue from copper pots with a combination of salt and lemon. Heal sunburn Combine apple cider vinegar and lemon juice to heal scorched skin. Reduce oily skin Lemon can slow the production of overactive oil glands. Soothe a sore throat Combine lemon juice, warm water and a tablespoon of salt for a warm, soothing drink. Bleach substitute Do you have any alternative uses for lemons?
50 of the Best Uses for Coconut Oil - Sunwarrior News | Vegan, Vegetarian & Raw Food Recipes 50 of the Best Uses for Coconut Oil 4.14/5 (82.72%) 389 votes Coconut oil has a bit of a craze surrounding it lately. People have put together hundreds of different uses for this beneficial oil and it’s found its way into pantries, medicine cupboards, and even first aid kits. Some of the uses may seem bizarre at first, but coconut oil has garnered this newfound fame for good reason. It works. For years, coconut oil has had a bad name, lumped in with unhealthy saturated fats. This means coconut oil boosts energy levels, raises good cholesterol, and balances out blood sugar without the weight gain, cholesterol, and other health risks that come from other saturated or trans fats. Massage Oil – Coconut oil soothes tired and sore muscles. Toothaches – Coconut oil eases the pain and strengthens teeth. These are just the beginning of what coconut oil can be used for. Read: The Healing Wonders of Coconuts Read: Cherry Garcia Ice Cream About Charlie Pulsipher
10 Simple Things to Make You Happier At Home Our homes are an extension of who we are: what we do within the walls of our abodes shapes our mood, affects our productivity, and influences our outlook on life. Scientific studies have shown that we can have an impact on our happiness by adjusting the tiny little habits and routines that constitute our daily lives — we are, in fact, in control of our outlook on life. It's amazing how a few tweaks to our daily habits can become a catalyst for meaningful, positive change. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. (Image: Callen & Eli's Artful Treehouse)
End of the Tour...2012 Bachman's Spring Ideas House Today I'll share the rest of the Bachman's 2012 Spring Ideas House! You can click on the photos for a closer look! The girl's room is adorable! I love the charming metal gate headboards and the fun pennants... and vintage garden fencing makes a great valance when decorated with ribbons. This mirror has fun embellishment... and embroidery hoops make fun frames and memo boards! An old pie safe door becomes a magnet board... and vintage spools are used as drawer pulls! More garden fencing for the light shade...such a cute room! Next up...the master bedroom... The headboard is made from a painting and a garden trellis. Vintage frames and twig wall hooks make a great jewelry organizer... and look at this fun desk! The legs are wonderful old sawhorses... I love these old windows, mirrored, with vintage photos... and these charming floral pins used as tie backs! A fireplace screen holds vintage photos. This great garden orb makes a wonderful, trendy light fixture! to this fun jungle-like hideaway!