Growing up in the south, sweet potatoes have always been a part of my diet. And I am not talking about the casseroles sometimes served at Thanksgiving with the mega layer of melted marshmallows on top ~ my family never fixed them that way!!
Anyway, these days I enjoy a [...]
Ah, brown sugar, it’s more than a classic rock song by the Rolling Stones or one of the secrets to fabulous chocolate chip cookies, it’s also the star of Jaime’s Brown Sugar Face Polish!
We call this nature’s own version of [...]
Why, what in the world is a wheat berry, you might be asking? Well, it is a whole-wheat kernel, my friend. It is made up of all three parts of the grain ~ the germ, the bran, and the endosperm. What’s more, it has been [...]
Is your hair naturally curly or do you have multiple chemical processes on your tresses? No matter how it got that way, dry hair needs special care. This includes moisturizing hair products, infrequent shampooing and little to no blow drying. Whenever possible let your [...]
As I use jaime’s products I am always impressed and never surprised by the nourishing, healthy ingredients they offer and the multitasking uses they hold.
Her Ootanga Body Oil can only be described as a delight for you skin, both facial and body. It is not greasy or slick [...]
What is summer without fresh, tasty watermelon? Lycopene is responsible for its vibrant red color and it is rich in A, B and C vitamins. It’s versatile, too. You can slice it and eat it alone or cut it into chunks for a fruit salad. One way [...]
When it comes to stress relief, crunchy foods have been shown to be a top choice. The trick is to eat fruit and veggies, not high calorie chips, when the stress monster makes an appearance!
Not only do crunchy foods taste great and keep your mouth occupied longer, fitness and [...]
With all the tv commercials and magazine ads about calcium and preventing and treating osteoporosis, we’ve also learned that vitamin D plays a big role in bone health. It’s been determined that not only does vitamin D help your body absorb calcium but if you are lacking in vitamin D your [...]
Surely by now you’ve broken out your sandals but the real question is are your feet doing those warm weather shoes justice? Jaimeearl’s Pumice Foot Polish can deal with whatever foot issues you are facing. I know, I know, you probably think your tootsies are a lost cause. But I promise you that [...]
In my ongoing education about plant related oils, I’ve learned about grapeseed oil, and today I’m sharing my good fortune with you. Grapeseed oil is, just as it sounds, pressed from the seeds of grapes. Grape seeds contain proanthocyanidins, powerful antioxidants that help fight free radical damage and the bad effects of [...]