The flowers are in bloom, there’s a little more bounce in my step, my energy level is prime, and all I can think about is shaking my ba-bump ba-bump bump in cute skirts and dresses like the fabulous Miss Josephine Baker. Okay, so maybe I’ve got a slight case of spring fever, but damn it’s great! And this week’s D.I.Y. RECESSION BUSTER TIP: M.I.S.S. Michelle’s D.I.Y. Energizing Bodywash, is an EASY and INEXPENSIVE way to boost to your mood and energy level while taking your morning shower.

What you Need:
Yields: About 2 Shower Applications

2 Ounces of Body Wash like Tom’s of Maine Unscented Natural Moisturizing Body Wash - $6.50 (or your regular body wash, whose scent will be enhanced by the ginger and orange infusions)

2 Tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger

2 Tablespoon Grated Orange Peel

Instructions:
Grate 2 Tablespoon of the fresh ginger and 2 Tablespoon of the orange peel. In a small container, combine the ingredients with about 2 ounces of body wash, and let sit for a few hours, and POW, you’re in for a really punchy, invigorating experience as the ginger has an energizing effect while the natural oils from the orange rind calms down the mind, bringing about happiness and delight.

TIP: This ENERGIZING BODYWASH really “wakes me up” if I’ve had a long day, so it’s absolutely great to use in the shower before a long night out too.

Enjoy and stay posted for more beauty tips and picks to come next week!

Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day to uber soft touchable skin; to a facial. I know what you’re thinking, “but it’s a recession, and I’m a broke ass __.” Well, if you can afford $2.50, and believe me, this $2.50 will S-T-R-E-T-C-H, then definitely scroll down to the next portion of this week’s beauty tip, which is also a RECESSION BUSTER TIP, by the way.

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This week’s tip is how to give a fast and easy manicure and pedicure. In between nail salon visits, I give myself a manicure and pedicure every week and a half or so, and the whole process, which includes last week’s tip, Two Minute Cuticle Prep, and drying time, takes about one hour.
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Whether it’s green tea ice cream, green tea mochi, or green tea proper, I LOVE green tea, and I especially love the fact it is packed with powerful antioxidants. Speaking of which, I recently read green tea’s antioxidant properties are particularly beneficial when applied topically to skin, likewise increasing its elasticity, and having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects as well, and companies such as Topix Replenix, are including green tea in their skincare products, retailing in the $50 range. Since scientists know green tea needs a carrier in order to penetrate the outer layers of skin, I decided to do some experimenting of my own with green tea proper, and infused my face cream with it, which is how I came up with this week’s tip: D.I.Y. Green Tea Face Cream.

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