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Lazy Monday playing with this little bear

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:43:04 -0400

Lazy Monday playing with this little bear

Massage Oil – Coconut oil soothes tired and sore muscles....

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:42:05 -0400

Massage Oil – Coconut oil soothes tired and sore muscles. Add a few drops of essential oils for more effect.

Athletes Foot – The powerful antifungal properties of coconut oil make it perfect for any fungal infection. Add a few drops of oregano or tea tree oil for more antifungal power.

Acne – Coconut oil gently fights the bacteria that cause acne. Dab it directly on the offending pimples and watch them shrink.

Cleanser – Coconut oil makes an effective and gentle cleanser to remove the grime of the day.

Lice – Coconut oil kills and removes this pesky problem.

Stretch Marks – Prevent and soften stretch marks from pregnancy with coconut oil for soft and supple skin.

Warts and Moles – Rub oil into area and cover with a bandage. Rub in fresh oil and place a new bandage each day.

Moisturizer – Coconut oil is an excellent way to soften and hydrate dry, rough, or damaged skin.

Face Scrub – Mix coconut oil with baking soda, sugar, or cinnamon and oatmeal for the perfect face scrub and exfoliator.

Dandruff – Massage coconut oil into the scalp to ease symptoms of dandruff, both itching and flaking.

Curb Appetite – Take a spoonful before meals to curb appetite so you don’t overeat.

Wrinkles – Rub into lines, creases, and wrinkles to rehydrate skin and soften those wrinkles away.

Sore Throat – Dissolve a spoonful in your mouth and let it slowly roll down the throat. This will coat and protect the throat, boost the health of mucus membranes, and fight any infection.

Ring Worm – Rub coconut oil onto affected area to kill the fungus that causes unsightly ringworm. Add tea tree oil to clear the infection even faster.

Lip Balm – Coconut oil hydrates and protects lips. Coconut even offers some protection from the sun, about an SPF 4.

Cold Sore – Coconut oil has antiviral properties that will help the body get rid of the virus that causes cold sores. Rub it on when needed and add a drop of oregano oil to speed healing.

Lubricant – Coconut makes an all-natural personal lubricant for intimate moments without chemicals.

Gum Removal – Coconut oil gets the sticky stuff out of hair, carpet, and anywhere else it doesn’t belong.

Pet Health – Coconut oil can do a multitude of things for pets, both topically and internally. It improves breath, makes for a shiny coat, eases joint problems, cleans ears, gets rid of fleas, and much more.

Stys/Pink Eye – Rub a small amount of coconut oil on the sty or around the eyes to get rid of these painful and annoying infections quickly.

Earaches – Earaches, swimmer’s ear, and ear infections clear up fast with a few drops of coconut oil mixed with garlic oil.

Cradle Cap – Coconut oil is gentle and safe for infants and helps ease the itching, pain, redness, and flaking associated with cradle cap.

Diaper Rash – Coconut oil can help heal mild diaper rash gently and effectively.

Bruises – Rub coconut oil into bruised skin to speed healing and watch the bruises fade fast.

Age Spots – Coconut oil has beneficial effects on any skin blemish. Use it to help fade age spots with powerful antioxidants.

Shaving Cream – Coconut oil keeps the razor gliding smoothly while leaving skin smooth and soft.

After Shave – Don’t want unpleasant bumps and rashes after shaving? Coconut oil soothes sensitive skin and promotes healing.

Toothpaste – Mix 1 part coconut oil with 1 part baking soda and add a couple drops of peppermint oil. This makes a refreshing, natural toothpaste that whitens and cleans without added preservatives, fluoride, sweeteners, or other chemicals.

Chicken Pox – Ease the itch and encourage healing with dabs of coconut oil. It also works on poison ivy, poison oak, mosquito bites, and other insect stings or bites.

Yeast Infections – Coconut oil fights these fungal infections internally and externally.

Makeup Remover – Coconut oil removes oil-based makeup easily, like mascara. It cleans, hydrates, and makes skin glow.

Conditioner – Coconut oil conditions, strengthens, and repairs hair. Massage it in and rinse it out after ten minutes. A small amount can be rubbed in to dry hair to tame frizz.

Polish Furniture – Coconut oil gives a protective shine to wood furniture. Just make sure you test it out on a small area to make sure you like the outcome.

Energy – Coconut oil and its medium chain triglycerides make it an excellent energy source to improve stamina, endurance, or just to give you a boost through the day.

Deodorant – Mix coconut oil with cornstarch, baking soda, and your favorite essential oils for a natural deodorant that smells fantastic.

Eye Cream – Reduce puffiness and dark circles with a few dabs of coconut oil.

Eczema – Coconut oil reduces the itchiness, pain, flakiness, and dryness of eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.

Sunburn – Coconut oil can help prevent sunburn for short exposures. When you burn, it will also speed healing and take some of the sting away. Make sure you wait until all the heat has dissipated before applying it or you trap the heat in. Wait 24 to 72 hours depending on the extent of the burn.

Hemorrhoids – Coconut oil eases the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids and encourages natural healing both internally and externally.

Nose Bleeds – Rub a bit of coconut oil in nostrils to fight the dry cracking that can lead to nose bleeds and pain.

Canker Sores – Dab coconut oil on canker sores to kill infection and speed up healing. Coconut oil is also a far tastier way to treat canker sores than most other methods.

Toothaches – Coconut oil eases the pain and strengthens teeth. You can mix it with a drop of clove oil to almost instantly relieve pain.

Acid Reflux – Take a small spoonful with meals to keep acid reflux and heartburn at bay.

Urinary Tract – Treat urinary tract infections with a spoonful of coconut oil. It may even ease the painful passing of kidney stones.

Nursing – Coconut oil works great to repair dry, cracked skin, including sore nipples from nursing.

Alzheimer’s – Some research points to coconut oil as a way to slow the progression of or prevent Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Bones – Coconut oil aids the body in the absorption of calcium and magnesium. Both minerals are important for strong bones and teeth.

Epilepsy – Coconut oil may reduce the incidence and intensity of epileptic seizures.

Fitness – Coconut oil boosts energy, increases metabolism, improves thyroid function, and aids healthy weight loss. It is the perfect addition to any workout or fitness regimen.

Cooking – Coconut oil doesn’t form harmful by-products when heated like most other oils and animal fats. Use it to replace butter, cup for cup in recipes. Sauté, cook, bake, broil, braise, and more using coconut oil as a healthier alternative.

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Sun, 19 May 2013 18:25:47 -0400

Gorzynski brought the prettiest baby spinach to market...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:23:45 -0400

Gorzynski brought the prettiest baby spinach to market yesterday. Almost no one picks it this small, so it is a true delicacy when you find it like this.

"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me."

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:24:14 -0400

“I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me.”

- George Orwell, 1984 (via oddconfusion)

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Sun, 19 May 2013 07:24:02 -0400

What is your average week, 40hrs? What are your duties? Is it hard being a manager?

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:09:25 -0400

I would prefer to discuss this privately so I don’t flood people’s feed with work questions! I would be more than happy to answer all your queries off anon :)

How much do you get paid as a manager? How long did you work there before becoming a manager? Have you been a manager elsewhere?

Sun, 19 May 2013 07:01:58 -0400

It is unprofessional for me to discuss my salary on my blog to anonymous people. I was initially employed as 2IC and then after 3 months my manager left and I was made manager and I’ve been there for a year now, and yes I was also in management at my previous retail job for 2 years x

Because you're the manager of a store, I was wondering I could please ask some questions? I'm currently unemployed and have been desperately searching for a job for months on end. I already don't feel worthy of anything, and not being able to be hired sets me back even more. What can I do to make people hiring want to give me a chance to work for them? I can't cope with this much longer :(

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:27:40 -0400

Are you dressing appropriately for the jobs you are applying for? Are you confident and bubbly when you approach the manager to hand in your résumé? Also it’s important to hand it straight to the manager as casuals more often than not will just put it in a pile/ or even in the bin before the manager sees it. Are you ringing the places you handed your résumé into and expressing how keen you are for the job and reminding the manager to take the time to review your application. Don’t give up! Stay positive (i know it gets disheartening, trust me ive been unemployed too for a few months) You will get the right one eventually :)

It does help thank you a heap! I've had a whole lot of retail jobs and unpaid work experience, but haven't been working for the last 6 months due to starting uni, and not being able to work is slowly driving me insane so I'm looking to get back into the clothing retail side of things, so I'm curious as to if a 3yr (from casual to part time to semi management) position in a grocery store (front end, dealin' with all the customers) would be of any worth to someone who deals with the hiring side?

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:19:29 -0400

Yes it shows that you can stick it out in a job for an extended period of time! Of course having glowing references gives you an upper hand also. Clothing retail is obviously a lot different but it’s still good that you have got retail experience, there is nothing worse than when someone who has only worked at McDonald or in hospitality tells me ‘it’s basically the same’ as working in retail, I’m like um, no. But just be persistent and keep showing interest in the role you are applying for with enthusiasm :)

I would highly recommend trilogy. Excellent products, cruelty free and also have lines for sensitive skin.

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:41:28 -0400

here you go!

wait why is the anon asking about hiring employees, do you own a company?

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:40:29 -0400

No no, I wish! I’m the manager of a store so one of my responsibilities is recruiting staff/ conducting interviews when needed

What would you look for when hiring future employees? In both their resume, and themselves as a person (:

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:03:21 -0400

To employ specifically at my work? As much as it sucks to say, Image and immaculate personal presentation is really important. Quirky, fun, and creating your own style is a must when working in fashion retail because you are a walking mannequin for the shop. So the first thing I look at is how someone presents themself when they hand their resume to me so dress to impress, because if they cant be bothered to put in effort for a first impression, what does that say about their integrity?..not much. Confidence is just as important and also someone who seems friendly, approachable and polite. As for resume wise its always an advantage to have already had retail experience and preferably long term, when someone has worked at a handful of different jobs for 3 month periods it looks very average to an employer. Also dont write a ‘hobbies’ section especially if its full with irrelevant past times, employers dont care if you like hanging out with friends, playing chess and going to the beach (you have no idea how many people do this! haha) Also an ‘award and achievement section’ dont fill it with things like ‘40 hour famine participant 2001’ and ‘First place winner for cross country in year 6’ etc, just dont !! Keep it short, sweet and relevant and dont choose a fancy font, it looks tacky! Simplicity is the key, I hope this helps! x

If Aesop doesn't work for you I suggest you check out Alpha-H (cruelty free) or Trilogy (cruelty free) they are both great skincare products, alot cheaper than Aesop as you seem to pay alot for the packaging, and are more about individual skin, unlike Aesop which is not particularly great for sensitive skins as they use alot of botanicals that dry skin out (if you are sensitive). If you are breaking out I would suggest not using coconut oil on your face too often either.

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:08:54 -0400

Thankyou for this! If Aesop doesn’t work for me I’ll definately be sure to look into these other products, I really appreciate your recommendation and to any other people wondering, here is some good information :) My pimples are due to imbalanced hormone issues and also the combination with fact that I was using a cheap and nasty facewash temporarily that wasn’t actually washing off my makeup properly and im now suffering the consequences :(

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Sun, 19 May 2013 01:47:54 -0400

you look really good wearing skirts

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:50 -0400

..thankyou? what an odd compliment hahaha

What's your Facebook ?

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:07:12 -0400

My Facebook is really boring/ I don’t use it often and I mainly keep it to stay in contact with people I know in real life x

Hey! Unusual question maybe. And I'm sure it probably will sound stupid. But I just can't like juices because of their suuuper thick consistency, if that makes sense? Like, the juice you end up with is way too thick for me. Do you have anything to recommend to me to make the juices thinner, like maybe bottled juice consistency?

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:54:26 -0400

I’m not sure what you are talking about unless you are using a blender and blending fruit to get juice? Because using a juicer, as far as I am aware, results in thin and runny liquid with a similar consistency of ‘bottled juice’. Maybe try adding some filtered water or even coconut water to help make it even thinner! :)

For the record, there are plenty of good, cheap skincare products out there... You don't have to buy Aesop or other expensive brands to have nice clear skin.

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:50:09 -0400

Please feel free to give me a list so I can show the curious anon :) and by ‘good’ are they cruelty free and mostly natural? Because if not, then they are not ‘good’ :)

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Sat, 18 May 2013 19:40:59 -0400