Monday, October 8, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Decorate Your Mugs.
While I love this idea, it's easy and inexpensive, I am somewhat skeptical of the permanent marker actually staying on the mug. Before you get started, here are a few tips that you should keep in mind:
1. Wash the surface of the mugs before designing your masterpiece.
2. If you plan to use permanent markers, don't forget that they are are not recommended for use on surfaces that come in contact with food. I would suggest only using them on the outside of the mug. As well, permanent markers have a high chance of washing off the mugs when put through the dishwasher.
3. If you are worried about your design washing away, and if you don't mind spending a few extra pennies on markers, I have read that pebeo porcelain markers are the way to go. Just like permanent markers, these markers are not recommended for use on surfaces that come in contact with food.
4. Follow instructions on the pen's packaging. Porcelain markers, for example, need 24 hours to dry before you bake them in the oven. Most sites I have read recommend that you bake your mugs in the oven for 30 minutes at 350F to set the ink. Don't forget to allow the mugs to cool completely before using or washing.
3. To preserve your design, try washing them by hand rather than in the dishwasher.
I have yet to try this popular DIY, but really want to give it a go as I think they would make for some great Christmas presents. Have you tried this DIY? Any other tips that you would suggest?
Friday, October 5, 2012
Friday's Letters.
Dear weather, Please don't change for the rest of the month. I am loving all this sunshine and beautiful sunsets. Dear cell phone company, While I appreciate the $50 credit because my reserved device (iPhone 5) didn't ship within 14 days, I would really like my iPhone now. Dear health, Why can't I just stay healthy? This pattern is getting old. I am too young to be dealing with everything you are throwing my way!! Dear Christmas holiday plans, Please, please, please work out. I would really like to go away to some place tropical for 2 weeks.
Natural Cold Remedy.
It's that time of year, and I am pretty sure I have been hit with whatever bug is going around. Although I don't feel sick, I am feeling very congested in my throat/chest. Its quite annoying when trying to sleep at night.
As soon as I felt it coming on, I went and bought some ginger root so that I could make some Honey Ginger Tea. Honey has been known to sooth sore throats while ginger is anti-viral and helps to support the immune system.
The recipe that I follow is quite simple:
1. Small pieces of ginger, about half the amount showed in the above photo.
2. Water, bring to a boil.
3. Pour maybe 1/4 cup of boiling water into your mug with the ginger and let it steep for approximately 2 minutes.
4. Pour in remaining water.
5. Add honey to taste.
I'm not a huge fan of the taste of ginger, so I have a tough time drinking more than one cup per day. But I have been told by my homeopath that the more I can drink, the better. Since I have started drinking this honey ginger tea for the past few nights, I have found my congestion to be more bearable.
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