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Yippee for summer! My Arizona garden keeps me in fresh veggies all year, but summer brings a glutton of squash, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. I pickle peppers and cucumbers several times over the summer,make sauces and can the tomatoes as well, but I can never find enough things to do with zucchini . Sometimes I can't even give it away! My husband is not a zucchini fan at all, or any other vegetable for that matter. He often doesn't even know when I sneak in veggies under his nose. It's much like issues moms of toddlers have, except mine will go head for the drive thru if dinner bombs. He will never turn down chocolate. Which brings me back around to zucchini! I've tried countless recipes for zucchini bread some with chocolate. Most are quite good for me and the kids, but my hubby turns his nose up at the little green specks and refuses to even try it. I have come up with a great fudgy cake recipe, a mish mash of "rejects" that turns out to be moist, choc

FREE THE FEET! Get ready for flip flop season! Summer is bare foot, sandal and flip flop season. This season, skip the salon and pamper and pretty your feet with some easy DIY steps. Living in Arizona, I wear flip flops year round. I hate shoes and despise socks and my feet show it. I've tried several drug store remedies, lotions and treatments but never truly love any of them. Making your own foot potions and taking a little bit of me time is much friendlier on the environment and your cash flow. The best time to remove dry sink is after a shower or bath. The skin softens and is easier to remove. Only a few basic supplies are needed; pumice stone, cotton socks, a foot bath or other container you can get your tootsies in, a towel or two and pick a treatment! Soak feet in warm water and a half cup of Epsom salts. If you'd like add a few drops of lavender oil and relax a bit or peppermint oil to sooth tired toes or tea tree oil if you're prone to nail or foot fung

http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/ USDA has deregulated two types of GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) apples. These modified apples can now be grown with no restrictions in the US and Canada. "Arctic Apples" is the copyrighted name of engineered fruit that has been created to resist browning when cut. Because of lax labeling laws you will not  know when the fruit has been used in the juice you give your toddler or the apple pie you bought. Many European counties have made it mandatory for GMO foods to be labeled. The risks and effects of eating GMO foods is currently unknown and largely untested.   The suppressed gene that prevents the fruit from browning is the PPO gene (Polyphenol Oxidase) Polyphenols, which is one of the many things that make apples healthy could be radically changed. Is reducing the nutritional value and putting our health at risk  really worth a little darkening of an apple? Humans are not the only ones that may also be affected by GMO foods

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Making your own beauty products can be healthier, less expensive and often, satisfying to make. Toner's and masks are a simple way to change over to DIY and more natural products. I started making my own lotions, moisturizers, toners and masks quite some time ago. Believe me, there were some failed attempts before I had the techniques and recipes right. This toner is great for all skin types, inexpensive and easy to make and can have a few variations to suit your skin's needs. Clicking on the highlights will open a new window with more information or where to buy. Basic Witch Hazel Toner 1/3 cup Witch Hazel (find in most drug/grocery stores. Check in first aid section) 1/2 cup water 2 Tbs lemon juice  Options to customize the basic Toner: Oily or Acne Prone skin: 2 Tbs Rubbing Alcohol  5-10 drops Tea Tree Oil The rubbing alcohol will have a drying effect on the skin and can be omitted or reduced if  it is leaving your skin too dry. Tea Tree oil is a w