How To Make Rose Water

Roses are considered to be cooling and hydrating, and they offer their soothing energy to help with both irritated and dehydrated skin when made into a floral water.
You'll need;
A large pot
A heat proof bowl
Plenty of ice
4-6 cups of fresh rose petals
Spring water
A turkey baster

It works like this: The rose petals in the water are simmering in the pot. The rose water rises to the top of the pot where it meets the cold lid. Condensation forms on the lid and then it drops back into the bowl. The liquid collected in the bowl is now floral water! Since the ice will melt, use a turkey baster to suck up the excess water. Continue to add fresh ice for the next 20 to 30 minutes. Let everything cool, and then pour the floral water in a clean spritz bottle.

My garden is beautiful this year! Potatoes are blooming. Peas are coming on and tomatoes are blooming.  

If you are someone who wants to experience true love in your life and be able to give affection without hang-ups then go through these 5 Things To Do To Experience Lasting Love In Your Life!

Do Not Dwell In The Past And Be In The Here and Now!

In couples it is very common to keep dragging the past in conversations or sticking a label based on past behavior of the spouse or holding a grudge in your heart for his/ her former action. If you want to truly experience affection you need to sweep your head and heart off the earlier conditionings and judgements. You need to know that people change with time and that we all make mistakes.

Express Your True Emotions!

Being authentic about how you feel is important. Even if the feeling is not so uplifting share it. However, sharing doesn’t mean blaming. Instead of saying, “You did that to me and I am so angry.” Say, “I am feeling upset, may be if this could have been avoided, it would have been better.” It clearly eases the situation and provides a solution. Remember words, gestures and tone while stating honestly should not have the edginess. Be calm and express yourself.

Let Go Of Perfection!

The worst mistake we make as a partner to someone is to seek perfection and comparing them with someone else constantly. Drop the need for ideals. Truly loving is to accept the other and make them feel praiseworthy, reminding them of their hidden potentials and encouraging them to realize what good they possess. Seek freedom from expectations and let go of all the limitations.

Be Grateful!

Gratefulness is the key to opening your heart and receive true love. Thanklessness is a sure shot way to disaster. Don’t have to break your heart to open it up rather be grateful for little things that are done for you and your heart will expand and open up to experiencing more love.

Love Yourself First!

If you can’t appreciate and love yourself enough how do you expect others to do so. Know that two unhappy people can’t make each other happy. So, be comfortable with yourself and then you are ready to experience it coming towards you from all directions. Accept your weaknesses, bask in the glory of your strengths. Never think you are hopeless rather smile and say, “I am God’s work in progress.”

Remember to give love exactly the way you want to experience it. Love conquers it all!

  

Days Gone By.

This Mother’s Day, let’s focus on how we can bless other women instead of focusing on what we want to receive. Soak your mom in love, and also show appreciation to a woman who has blessed you — especially if that woman doesn’t have children. A personal note of gratitude from you or a coffee date may make the difference between a sad Mother’s Day and a celebration.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Upgrading YOUR Space.

 

Oh, your poor, sad patio. Not a comfy seat to be had, and that cracked concrete … well, it probably looked really great when disco was king.
Whether you love to entertain friends or bask in the sun with a cocktail and a novel, here are five easy ways to inject new life into your little corner of nature.
Sometimes the best way to distract from a patio that needs some love is by drawing attention to a feature that does nothing but delight.
A mini fire pit can serve as an arresting visual focal point while adding more fun and function to your patio.
Creating your own outdoor s’more-making oasis doesn’t have to take much time or money. Try DIY blog Young House Love’s super-cheap, pint-sized pit, which requires only heat-resistant pavers (also called fire bricks), which cost about $5 per stone.
Stack two layers of them in a small circle about six bricks in circumference on top of a stone slab, and there you have it: a mini fire pit.
Make sure your patio is constructed with fire-safe materials before attempting this project (sorry, wooden deck lovers!) and that you follow local fire codes.
Time to grab a few marshmallows!

The house. The yard. It’s all a part of the American dream, right? But after a few seasons with raking, mowing, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pruning, and more, having a yard can feel more like an endless fever dream.
Having a yard doesn’t have to suck up every a moment of your life. The trick is picking plants and landscaping materials that don’t need tons of help from you to look good. Here’s what to plant so you can reclaim some time.

Perennials are the lazy gardener’s friend. Plant them once, and they’ll come back year after year.

• Coneflowers: They bloom all season and come in a rainbow of colors, but the varieties with purple or white blooms are the sturdiest. An added bonus: They’re great for bouquets. Cut them and bring them inside. Fresh flowers from your own yard! What’s not to love?
• Black-Eyed Susans: These yellow flowers look like the ones kids draw. They bloom from last frost to first frost and they can take almost all the heat, drought, and neglect you and Mother Nature can dish out. Also, they will plant themselves, dropping lots of seed so you’ll get new plants each spring.
• Russian Sage: Don’t fertilize it or water it too much, and it will reward you with a mound of silvery foliage and spires of violet-blue flowers that last all summer.

Plant some instead of grass in places where there’s not much foot traffic. They’ll smother weeds, and they grow just fine with no help from you.

• Ornamental Grass: It makes fountains of wispy, slender foliage in reds, greens, golds. Varieties that are short and grow in clumps — like blue fescue, mondo grass, and liriope — are the best choice. And yes, there is grass in the name, but, no, you will not have to mow it.
• Golden Moneywort: This creeping vine grows fast, and once established, looks like a carpet made of tiny green-gold leaves. It keeps its color through the winter unless you live in Fargo.
• Ajuga: Another creeper (the plant type, not the human type who lurks at malls), this 2-inch tall plant has shiny, dark green leaves and, in the spring, blue flowers. It carpets the ground and will even grow in shade.

Have a Blessed Weekend

CHOCOLATE

Chocolate isn't just good for curbing your sugar cravings. Chocolate—dark chocolate, that is—is rich in nutrients like healthy fats, iron, magnesium, and a particular group of free-radical-fighting antioxidants known as flavanols. These compounds work with the caffeine found in cocoa solids to boost blood flow to the brain and enhance cognitive function. Talk about brain food. Additionally, because chocolate is made from fermented cocoa beans, it's a great source of probiotics and prebiotics, the tag-team of fuel and bacteria that work together to restore balance to a gut damaged by years of high-sugar, high-fat diets.

GYM ETIQUETTE 101

Respect the headphones- do not start a lengthy conversation with someone who is wearing headphones.

Do not monopolize a piece of equipment- Allow others to work in while you are resting.

Re rack your weights- If you are strong enough to load it, you are strong enough to put it back.

Wipe off your equipment- Not only does it keep the germs at bay, but it also signals to others that you are done with that piece of equipment.

Practice safe gym rules- Always wear closed toed shoes, and most importantly keep your bags off the floor. That's a hard one for me!