Banana Facemask.

I've been in a re-using, thrifty mood lately. I'm trying to let my creative juices kick into high gear when I see something that needs to be used up quickly, or if there is something around the house that could use a little face lift. It's a total rush of excitement when a solution is found! That rush of energy is very satisfying, and a little addictive - in a good way.

There were 2 ripening bananas laying on the kitchen counter last night. I didn't want them to go to waste. It is said that American's waste an average of $500 a year in food. That's redonkulous! So, I figured it would be awesome to use in a natural facemask.

It was awesome, to say the least. It's the first facemask that I've ever taken a bite out of before putting on my face. Plus, it smells delicious. There's something energizing and relaxing about the smell of bananas.

I definitely suggest making this! It's way too easy to make - You will love it!

• 1/2 banana {natural moisturizer}
• 1 tbsp honey {ancient holistic healer & moisturizer}
• Mix together in a bowl and heat until slightly warm. Apply to face and leave on for 15 minutes before rinsing. Ahhh...so lovely!

You may also add a half cup of yogurt to the mix because it is a natural exfoliator. I didn't just because I didn't have any on hand.

Don't forget a good book and glass of wine while you soak in a fabulous bath while waiting on your mask to work. Makes me want to jump in and soak now!

Garlic Breath.

I am sick. I have been for a solid week. It started with a blistered throat, then sinus infection, now it's in my chest. This whole minimilist journey I'm taking has got me thinking more about what I am putting in my body.

Prescribed antibiotics have always been my go-to at the first sign of a sympton. It's a little scary to think about how many I've actually taken. Hmmm, even just three weeks ago I was prescribed a round and now I'm back to square one. It sooks pretty bad.

It's my first time to try to battle this hellacious sickness without a script. So I google natural antibiotics and find that garlic is a natural source.

Be warned. I tried this last night. Whoa Nelly!

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How can a bite of a clove of garlic be so bad, you think? Well, it's pretty damn intense. I actually gagged. My mouth and nose went up in flames. It was so serious that I thought a dragon would fly right out from between my lips.

But, since I'm being so cool and herbal I don't give up.

I cut up the cloves and start swallowing chunk by chunk. That wasn't so bad. I finish my third clove by dinner time.

I'm not gonna lie...my dinner tasted like garlic and I even smelled garlic in my coffee. This morning I couldn't brush the garlic off my breath. Even my toots smell like garlic.

I'm still going to continue this therapy for another week and just see if I can survive this death wish without a z-pack, then report on how well my recovery goes. Wish me luck.

*I am not advocating this as a replacement to doctor's orders. This is my first time even trying this method. The sources citing garlic's antibiotics properties are all over the internet, so I wanted to try this little experiment because it seems safer than prescribed medicine.*