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Healthy "Ice Cream"

Who knew that you could make creamy, soft-serve style ice cream with just bananas and no ice cream maker required! All you need is some over-ripe bananas…and who doesn’t have them just sitting on the kitchen counter?  Let’s make some “ice cream”!   Peel your bananas first. Cut them into small pieces. Freeze for just 1-2 hours on a plate. ( I already had some in my freezer.)   Blend in a food processor, scraping down the bowl when they stick.   Add a spoonful of reduced fat peanut butter (honey, or whatever you want- the possibilities are endless!) and blend until combined.   Top with fat free chocolate syrup and sprinkles & enjoy!    

Homemade Sugar Scrub

  Sugar scrub naturally exfoliates your skin leaving you with a yummy healthy glow & it's chemical-free! It's the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Bridal & Baby showers- give them away as favors!   {Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipe}   small jars ( I used 4 oz. ones) - mixing bowl and spoon - 3 cups white sugar - 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. good quality oil (I used Grapeseed oil because it doesn't have a strong odor but, you can use oil olive oil.) - 10 drops of essential oil per jar (I used eucalyptus and grapefruit) Combine your sugar and oil, mix it up well, and divide evenly into your jars. Add your essential oils & stir.   Makes about seven 4oz. jars.   Directions for use: Lather on wet skin, focusing on rough spots, then rinse off for an all-over glow! _________________________________________   Gift baskets that I made for Mother's Day. Everything a gal needs to unwind & relax:   -Homemade sugar scrub -Lavender