Ta-Da!!!

I promised a few posts back to share photos of my Goodwill bar cart once we had finished the refurbishing. I am happy to report it is officially finished and in use in our dining room. It looks fantastic, if I do say so myself!

The cart goes perfectly with our whole vintage British kitchen theme! {Did I neglect to mention that in addition to my documentary and diet coke addictions, I am also obsessed with all things British? <3 their dry comedic TV shows beyond words!}

Sadly, winter has officially made her long delayed debut in Wisconsin today. Apparently all the snow we should have gotten up until now is coming all at once. While it may look pretty outside my window at the moment, I know that's where snow's nicety ends. Because as you ladies know, and don't you dare try to deny it, this onslaught of white stuff also means lizard skin season has officially begun. Chapped lips, itchy dry legs, and cracked hands. Ugh! 

I do have a cure, though! It works wonders, you most likely already have all the ingredients in your pantry, and it meets all my eco-friendly guidelines. It's so awesome I even made jars of this exfoliator/moisturizer for my mom, cousin, S-I-L, and M-I-L for Christmas this year. Here's the recipe:

1c. Kosher Salt or Sugar in the Raw {I use the sugar, as it burns less on already dry, flaky skin}

1c. Olive Oil {feel free to use the cheapo stuff, doesn't have to be extra virgin either}

Zest & Juice of 1 Lemon

Feel free to add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance, too.

Mix this all up in a non-metal bowl, and funnel the goopy mixture into a Mason jar. During your next shower spoon it onto your hands, washcloth, loofah, etc. and scrub away the winter scales. Don't worry, the batch makes way more than one shower's worth! You can even use this magical stuff for your face. *word of warning : make sure you wash your tub out good after using it, or the next person will take a scary unexpected slide and likely kiss the floor.* I usually slather up with a good coating of shea butter to really seal all that moisture in after my shower, too. I swear it's heaven...I even get hubby to use this stuff!

Now, off to trudge through the snow to pick up kiddos from school, as we only walk there these days. It's less than a block, so we really have nothing to complain about. {even though I do bitterly on days like today} The pay-off is the steamy cups of sea-salted caramel hot cocoa when we get back...oh, and saving the planet. ;)