Today I will teach you how to make bath bombs!
These guys are amazing little balls designed to fizz up and make your bath water amazing.
Extremely romantic and also a very good way to make a perfect bath every time.
Here is a youtube link to check out if you have never seen a bah bomb in action before :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2gCcsd4dbQ
My famous blue ocean bath bomb recipe!
This recipe will make your skin nice and soft. It also smells amazing and feels even more amazing!
ingredients you will need
• 2 cups citric acid
• 4 cups baking soda
• Witch hazel
• Blue powder food coloring (optional)
• Lavender Oil
• Course Sea Salt
• Dome Shaped Mold (A small metal mixing bowl works)
• Spray bottle
Steps
1.Blend the citric acid and baking soda. Ensure it is blended extremely well or you will have grainy bath bombs.
2. (Optional) Once you’ve blended really well, add your blue colorant.
*Do not add a ton as the witch hazel really bring it out!
3.Add 3 Tbsp Lavender oil to the mix while you are blending!
4.Now, this is the difficult part. Spritz (with a squirt bottle) the witch hazel onto your batch while stirring with the other hand. When your batch sticks together when squished, you need to start putting it in molds – time is of the essence. If you wait too long, the mixture will get hard. If you spritz too much, the mixture will be too wet and “grow” (start the fizzing reaction) on you.
5.Put the bombs in molds. Make sure to put a heaping Tbsp of Sea salt at the bottom of the bowl first!– wait a few minutes and tap them out. Let them air dry for 3 or 4 hours and voila! Wonderful, hard bath bombs. The harder you pack the bath bombs, the more dense, heavy, and durable bomb you will get.
These make for great gifts or just a nice alternative to regular bubble baths!
Enjoy and make sure not to stay too long in the bath! your poor skin will prune!!
Feel free to also switch the salt with something else like dried seaweed and the Lavender to another oil to try different bombs! Have fun with them!
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Extremely healthy breakfast to go!
If you are like me you usually get up in the morning and rush out the door without doing much other than washing up and getting dressed.
If not you may still enjoy this as you can make it very quickly and it will be a huge nutritious punch to your morning diet!
The Reeses Pieces Power Shake!!!!
*warning contains peanuts
Ingredients you will need
1. 1 Cup Skim Milk
2. 2.5 Scoops of Chocolate Whey Protein
3. 1 large Tbsp of smooth Peanut Butter
4. 1 Cup "Whites" Egg Beaters (Here is a link if you have no idea what these are)
http://www.eggbeaters.com/products/whites.jsp
5. 1 Large Tbsp Creatine
6. 1/3rd a cup of ground Hazel nuts
7. 3 Ice cubes
Steps
In a blender add all of the above and blend for 30 - 45 seconds until you have a smooth thick shake.
Eat/drink in a mug or container with a lid.
The best thing about this power drink is that it is cheap for the amount the ingreds will make and will give you a massive burst of energy for multiple hours.
If you are planning on going hiking/camping or just have a sport coming up in a few hours this is the drink for you!
Warning!!!! As with all power drinks if you drink this more than 2-3 times a day you really need to hit the gym or else you will notice you will start to get fat. Even though this drink is overflowing with energy if you cannot use it up it will simply go into storage (fat)
Enjoy! If you have any recipes you would like to share please place them in the comments :) No pressure for that though at all.
If not you may still enjoy this as you can make it very quickly and it will be a huge nutritious punch to your morning diet!
The Reeses Pieces Power Shake!!!!
*warning contains peanuts
Ingredients you will need
1. 1 Cup Skim Milk
2. 2.5 Scoops of Chocolate Whey Protein
3. 1 large Tbsp of smooth Peanut Butter
4. 1 Cup "Whites" Egg Beaters (Here is a link if you have no idea what these are)
http://www.eggbeaters.com/products/whites.jsp
5. 1 Large Tbsp Creatine
6. 1/3rd a cup of ground Hazel nuts
7. 3 Ice cubes
Steps
In a blender add all of the above and blend for 30 - 45 seconds until you have a smooth thick shake.
Eat/drink in a mug or container with a lid.
The best thing about this power drink is that it is cheap for the amount the ingreds will make and will give you a massive burst of energy for multiple hours.
If you are planning on going hiking/camping or just have a sport coming up in a few hours this is the drink for you!
Warning!!!! As with all power drinks if you drink this more than 2-3 times a day you really need to hit the gym or else you will notice you will start to get fat. Even though this drink is overflowing with energy if you cannot use it up it will simply go into storage (fat)
Enjoy! If you have any recipes you would like to share please place them in the comments :) No pressure for that though at all.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Making a "stay clean" party kit
This is more of something everyone should know. I was at a party this Friday and saw people with orange pant stains and dirty orange fingers from eating Cheetos so today will be a reminder on how to avoid this.
Have you ever been at a get together or party where you start eating the food only to get dirty hands? Most of the time there will be a lack of tissue or forks so you are left eating meatballs or Cheetos with your fingers.
Now what if someone comes over that you haven't seen in a while and wants to shake your hand? Well now you wipe your hands on your pants or wave at them letting them know you are dirty.
What if you are talking to a friend or something important with food in your teeth, Garlic breath or a dirty face?
At a work party or network party these little things could make the difference between getting promoted/hired or remembered as the slob at the party.
This can all be avoided if you simply bring a small party kit.
What to have in the kit.
5-10 large toothpicks (In case there are no forks and you would like to eat something without your hands)
5 Small toothpicks (To clean your teeth and pick out any stuck food)
A few small folded tissue pieces and a few wet naps (To clean your face and hands)
A few Altoids (To freshen your breath for when you talk to people)
With a small kit like this you will really stand out in a party and the best thing is. It is ultra cheap to make! If you feel brave use it out in the open and become the talk of the party and known as the smart guy with the great ideas!
Have you ever been at a get together or party where you start eating the food only to get dirty hands? Most of the time there will be a lack of tissue or forks so you are left eating meatballs or Cheetos with your fingers.
Now what if someone comes over that you haven't seen in a while and wants to shake your hand? Well now you wipe your hands on your pants or wave at them letting them know you are dirty.
What if you are talking to a friend or something important with food in your teeth, Garlic breath or a dirty face?
At a work party or network party these little things could make the difference between getting promoted/hired or remembered as the slob at the party.
This can all be avoided if you simply bring a small party kit.
What to have in the kit.
5-10 large toothpicks (In case there are no forks and you would like to eat something without your hands)
5 Small toothpicks (To clean your teeth and pick out any stuck food)
A few small folded tissue pieces and a few wet naps (To clean your face and hands)
A few Altoids (To freshen your breath for when you talk to people)
With a small kit like this you will really stand out in a party and the best thing is. It is ultra cheap to make! If you feel brave use it out in the open and become the talk of the party and known as the smart guy with the great ideas!
Friday, June 3, 2011
How to take the pain away from the dentist visit!
If you are like me you hate visiting the dentist.
Just the thought of that little pick scraping my teeth gives me chills!
I am going to teach you a simple trick to survive this terrible visit with little to no pain!
First you will need to purchase the following.
1. Orajel (from the pharmacy)
2. floss
3. mouth wash
Now assuming you do brush your teeth do the following 2 hours before your checkup.
Step 1.
Use a good mouthwash and gargle for 30 seconds before spitting it out.. do not rinse!
Step 2.
Floss your teeth properly and try to get as much gunk out as you can but dont go to deep! You will probably bleed but that is ok.
Step 3.
Use your mouth wash again. This time be sure to switch it well into your mouth and really try to get it in between your teeth. After 45 seconds spit it out and rinse until your are no longer spitting out bubbly water.
Step 4.
Wait until you are in the waiting room at the dentist and then use a small amount of the Orajel gel on your molars and a bit on the gums on the front of your mouth.
What this does is lessen the load the dentist has to do. When you do a good self clean before you go to the dentist the only thing that will be left is the rock hard plaque they will have to remove. Because you used mouth wash and flossed then mouth washed again you not only cleaned a large amount of plaque but you also desensitized your gums a bit so when the dentist uses the metal scraper it will barely hurt.
The bit of numbing gel will make it so when they pick your molars you wont feel it and when they use the polishing machine that gives you that burning friction feeling on the front of your teeth you will not feel it!
** Remember not to use too much gel though. If you numb your entire mouth instead of the above spots you may make it hard for them to clean your mouth.. eg. you will have a hard time keeping your tongue out of the way.
Do this and avoid the pain and mental stress of visiting the dentist!!
Just the thought of that little pick scraping my teeth gives me chills!
I am going to teach you a simple trick to survive this terrible visit with little to no pain!
First you will need to purchase the following.
1. Orajel (from the pharmacy)
2. floss
3. mouth wash
Now assuming you do brush your teeth do the following 2 hours before your checkup.
Step 1.
Use a good mouthwash and gargle for 30 seconds before spitting it out.. do not rinse!
Step 2.
Floss your teeth properly and try to get as much gunk out as you can but dont go to deep! You will probably bleed but that is ok.
Step 3.
Use your mouth wash again. This time be sure to switch it well into your mouth and really try to get it in between your teeth. After 45 seconds spit it out and rinse until your are no longer spitting out bubbly water.
Step 4.
Wait until you are in the waiting room at the dentist and then use a small amount of the Orajel gel on your molars and a bit on the gums on the front of your mouth.
What this does is lessen the load the dentist has to do. When you do a good self clean before you go to the dentist the only thing that will be left is the rock hard plaque they will have to remove. Because you used mouth wash and flossed then mouth washed again you not only cleaned a large amount of plaque but you also desensitized your gums a bit so when the dentist uses the metal scraper it will barely hurt.
The bit of numbing gel will make it so when they pick your molars you wont feel it and when they use the polishing machine that gives you that burning friction feeling on the front of your teeth you will not feel it!
** Remember not to use too much gel though. If you numb your entire mouth instead of the above spots you may make it hard for them to clean your mouth.. eg. you will have a hard time keeping your tongue out of the way.
Do this and avoid the pain and mental stress of visiting the dentist!!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
How to make Thermite
Today I will be teaching you how to Make Thermite. I know it is not too much of a life hack but you never know when having the heat of the sun in a ball of Play-Doh ready to go may come in use. Please be sure to read everything before thinking about trying this one.
**** WARNING **** Use EXTREME caution.
Thermite burns up to 2500 degrees celcius!!
Never use it near another living creature and make sure no one is near when its lit.
ONCE THERMITE IS LIT AND ACTIVE IT IS IRRIVERSABLE!! You will need to let it burn itself out before it stops.
NEVER POUR WATER ON THERMITE! It will cause a explosion of molten metal
Always make sure to wear UV protective glasses when looking at a thermite reaction. The reaction releases a large amount of UV light and may hurt your eyes
Ok now that we got that over with. Here are some uses for thermite.
1. In small portion it will spot weld metal together
2. If you pile up sand under thermite it will melt the sand into a unique glass form
3. It makes things go away that you do not want to exist anymore.. (Large ant colony or hard drives with sensative information)
4. Put the mix into a clay pot with rocks to see what a lava flow looks like in person.
5. to cut large metal objects in half
6. to show off with friends
7. As a absolute last resort if a preditor is coming to kill you. (Set it off between you and the animal and it will run... They all run...)
Now that you know a little more about Thermite please see how it is made. (Do not read this unless you read everything above! If you hurt yourself or others or get in trouble I take no responsibility! This is your choice weather to make this or not)
Ingredients needed
1. Powder Aluminum For this either go to a paint store and buy a little can or break open a etch-a-sketch. The grey stuff inside is pure aluminum powder
2. Powder Rust Either go back to the paint store and buy a little can or make your own. Best and safest way is to put steel wool into a jar with a water bleach (6 tablespoons)and white vinager (6 tablespoons). Come back in a day and filter the brown goo into a coffee filter and let dry in the sun.
3. Magnesium strip or party sparkler
Mixing the powders Thermite is 8 grams of powder rust to 3 grams of powder aluminum. The aluminum is much lighter than the rust so it will seem about even. Put into a dry jar and shake until it is a even mixture.
To make a moldable thermite ball to cary around knead 4 parts Thermite to 1 part Play-Doh Setting the thermite off Thermite will need a ton of heat to be lit.
That is where the magnesium strip comes in. Place the strip in giving yourself about 3 inches of fuse and light it up. Next get about 10 feet away and make sure not to look directly into the magnesium strip. On a side note a party sparkler also works if you cannot find thermite as it will burn hot enough to ignite.
Here you can see some thermite welding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpOJE-mkWmw&feature=related
Here is Thermite vs a car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdCsbZf1_Ng&feature=related
Have fun but be safe!
**** WARNING **** Use EXTREME caution.
Thermite burns up to 2500 degrees celcius!!
Never use it near another living creature and make sure no one is near when its lit.
ONCE THERMITE IS LIT AND ACTIVE IT IS IRRIVERSABLE!! You will need to let it burn itself out before it stops.
NEVER POUR WATER ON THERMITE! It will cause a explosion of molten metal
Always make sure to wear UV protective glasses when looking at a thermite reaction. The reaction releases a large amount of UV light and may hurt your eyes
Ok now that we got that over with. Here are some uses for thermite.
1. In small portion it will spot weld metal together
2. If you pile up sand under thermite it will melt the sand into a unique glass form
3. It makes things go away that you do not want to exist anymore.. (Large ant colony or hard drives with sensative information)
4. Put the mix into a clay pot with rocks to see what a lava flow looks like in person.
5. to cut large metal objects in half
6. to show off with friends
7. As a absolute last resort if a preditor is coming to kill you. (Set it off between you and the animal and it will run... They all run...)
Now that you know a little more about Thermite please see how it is made. (Do not read this unless you read everything above! If you hurt yourself or others or get in trouble I take no responsibility! This is your choice weather to make this or not)
Ingredients needed
1. Powder Aluminum For this either go to a paint store and buy a little can or break open a etch-a-sketch. The grey stuff inside is pure aluminum powder
2. Powder Rust Either go back to the paint store and buy a little can or make your own. Best and safest way is to put steel wool into a jar with a water bleach (6 tablespoons)and white vinager (6 tablespoons). Come back in a day and filter the brown goo into a coffee filter and let dry in the sun.
3. Magnesium strip or party sparkler
Mixing the powders Thermite is 8 grams of powder rust to 3 grams of powder aluminum. The aluminum is much lighter than the rust so it will seem about even. Put into a dry jar and shake until it is a even mixture.
To make a moldable thermite ball to cary around knead 4 parts Thermite to 1 part Play-Doh Setting the thermite off Thermite will need a ton of heat to be lit.
That is where the magnesium strip comes in. Place the strip in giving yourself about 3 inches of fuse and light it up. Next get about 10 feet away and make sure not to look directly into the magnesium strip. On a side note a party sparkler also works if you cannot find thermite as it will burn hot enough to ignite.
Here you can see some thermite welding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpOJE-mkWmw&feature=related
Here is Thermite vs a car
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdCsbZf1_Ng&feature=related
Have fun but be safe!
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