Showing posts with label Health & Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health & Beauty. Show all posts

Monday, November 18, 2013

How to Clean & Disinfect your Brush



It's Important to Regularly clean and sterilize your Combs and brush's to keep away little buggies and clean away buildup from hair products, dandruff, dirt and skin particles that may build up over time. 

You would be Surprised what can come off and out of you brush, I know I was. Gross!




How to Clean:

     1.) Remove all hair from brush/combs.

     2.) Place Brushes & Combs in dish big enough to hold all of them


     3.) Cover Brushes & Combs with hot water but not boiling 

     4.) Add 1 tablespoon of dish detergent & 1 tablespoon of vinegar. (the vinegar is very important it will kill any bacteria and germs.)


     5.) Let soak for at least one hour or over night

     6.) Rinse each brush & combs under running hot water to remove dirt build up & soap

     NOTE:You could use an old toothbrush to remove build up from in between comb

     7.) Shake away excess water

     8.)  allow to dry the brushes and combs on a towel (For Brushes let dry face down on a towel over night)


Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Get Fit Get Healthy Week 9

Have Not Join us Yet Here you go!

1.) If you haven't already, join the challenge here: Get Fit Get Healthy "Starting"
2.) Every Monday, come back to Becoming the Ultimate Housewife to read the tips on how to get fit, get healthy, and feel more sexy and confident.
3.) Weekly, write a post (or email me about your progress) following the goal chart below, and link up with us.
4.) Don't forget to grab the Get Fit Get Healthy button on the Sidebar and display it on your blog or on your update post.

Week 9 Here We Go!
Many of you have been Emailing me asking me Question on how I Find Time To juice.
So I thought this week would be good to take the Time to Answer some Questions, and Show You My Routine.

Here are some Questions Asked:
What's Your Routine,  and How do you Make Time to make your Juice?
How do you pack juices for your husband lunch?
How do you keep everything Clean?

Lets start with the first one, Routine & Time: Really The Way I fined Time is having a Routine and Sticking to It. I have a Morning Routine I Follow (Read Here) and a Evening Routine I Follow (Read Here) On my morning and evening routines I have a set time for Cooking I use this time to make my Juice.
I make all my Juice at one time! I Make Dinner around 5:35PM When I'm juicing I make Juice But not Just my Dinner juice I make all My hubby and my Juice's for the next day at this time. I put them all in mason jars and then put our morning juice in the Refrigerator and the rest in the Freezer.
This make it so I'm not spending all my time juicing. Then In the morning all I Have to do Is Put my Hubby's Juices in His Cooler For work.

Packing Juice For my Hubby's Lunch: I make and freeze them the night before, This makes it a lot easier. and I don't have to worry about them going bad.

Keeping everything Clean: If you take a look at my morning and evening Routine you will see I always make time to pick stuff up after I cook This helps a lot. When I'm all done making our juice in the evening I take apart my juicer and just put it in my dishwasher (my juicer is dishwasher safe) and the turn it on at the end of the night. then in the morning I unpack the dishwasher and put my juicer all back together super easy.

I hope you can fined this Post of to some use. Let me know if you have and Tips! also I would love to here what your Routine is so comment below or email me contactus@ultimatehousewife.com

Monday, July 29, 2013

Get Fit Get Healthy Week 8

Week 8 is already here!
It's hard to believe we have been at this for 2 months.

I'm feeling so good! How about you?

This week we or going to keep our plan the same as last week,
but, if you feel like you could use more work outs, go ahead and add a day.  

Haven't joined us yet? Here you go!
1.) If you haven't already, join the challenge here: Get Fit Get Healthy "Starting"
2.) Every Monday, come back to Becoming the Ultimate Housewife to read the tips on how to get fit, get healthy, and feel more sexy and confident.
3.) Weekly, write a post (or email me about your progress) following the goal chart below, and link up with us.
4.) Don't forget to grab the Get Fit Get Healthy button on the Sidebar and display it on your blog or on your update post.

This week, I would like to give 10 tips on making juicing life easier!
That's a word we like to hear, EASIER!
These tips and tricks will help make juicing a fun smooth process for you.
These are all of things I do to help me and my Hubby.
Let me know if you have any to add to the list.


So here we go, 10 Juicing tips:
1. Make a Grocery list: Its so hard to juice when you don't plan your meals.  If you go to the store and just buy what ever looks good, chances are, you are going to spend to much money and not have everything you need. That might just make you stop all together. So before making a trip to the store make a meal plan and a grocery list so you know exactly how many fruits and vegetables to purchase. Don't forget to look around and see what you already have on hand.

2. Saving time: Prepare your fruits and veggies the night before if you plan on making a morning juice. Wash all of the produce and then place them in a storage container in the fridge.

3. Line your pulp basket: If you have a juicer that has a pulp basket, line it with a plastic bag for easy clean up.

4. Juice in a cup: Juice strait into a cup or mason jar. This will help with clean up.

(Tip From Reader)
5. Cut or tear produce to fit through the juicer: Cut any produce that might be to large to fit through the juicer whole. Once you start cutting vegetables they begin to lose nutrients so it's best to cut just before juicing. If you really need to save on time, though, you many want to add this step to your night before or weekly preparation.

6. Re-juice your pulp: Once produce has been passed through the juicer, check to see if your pulp is damp. If so, pass it back through your juicer and you'll be able to get more juice from it. 
You can do this with the pulp if you're making burgers. Use the pulp from carrots in the meat. It makes them bigger and it taste yummy. You can also add a little if you are making bread or muffins!

7. Storing juice: If stored properly, juice can last up to 2 days max but remember that there are no preservatives in fresh juice so it can go bad quickly. Juice will keep for 24-48 hours in the fridge (72 hours is maximum time suggested, but I like to stay in the 24 rule). If you are traveling, bring your juice in a cooler. Store your juice in an airtight container, preferably glass, but BPA free plastic works too.

8. Freezing: Freezing is also an option but less desirable than refrigeration. If you freeze your juice, do it immediately after juicing. Thaw in the refrigerator. Juice will last up to 7-10 days in the freezer.

9. Cleaning your Juicer: Carefully scrub your machine with warm water and soap and place on a drying mat. Check the owner's manual to see if your juicer is dishwasher safe. This will be even easier.

10. Storing Environment: Your juice should be stored in a dark, cool environment away from heat and light.

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Do you have any tips to share? Comment below or email at: contactus@ultimatehousewife.com

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Get Fit Get Healthy Check-in Week 7

1.) Your weight & height: 142 lb/ 5 4"
2.) Measurements
  • Neck:13"
  • waist:28"
  • Hips: 36"
3.) Fitness challenge for the week: Work out at least 3 times for 30 min.

4.) Food challenge for the week: Eat all of my meals as juice.

5.) How well it went: I did okay. I got my work out's in.

6.) Failures and slipups: I ate one meal a day, but the rest were juice. I'm having a hard time giving up my tea and coffee.

7.) Weekly challenge wisdom: I will try my best to make all of my meal juice, but if I eat a meal, it will at least be healthy and I will not beat myself up over it because I'm at least trying my best. I'm starting to feel more comfortable in my skin and not so much like I want to hide.

8.) Advice to fellow followers: Just keep trying! the big word here is TRY you can never beat yourself up for trying! Check in with me by linking up, commenting or by email. Many of you are using email and I have loved reading how you all are doing. It really helps when we all help each other and keep each other motivated and give each other a little pick me up.  Please don't forget to let me know if you don't mind me sharing you check-in's because if you don't give me permission, I will not share them on the Blog. 

9.) Your self portrait:


 
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Monday, July 22, 2013

Get Fit Get Healthy Week 7!

Wow here we are at week 7!
Did anyone think we could make it to week 7?
Well if you have, give yourself a big pat on the back! You are doing a very good job.
If you are just now joining us here is what to do!

1.) If you haven't already, join the challenge here: Get Fit Get Healthy "Starting"
2.) Every Monday, come back to Becoming the Ultimate Housewife to read the tips on how to get fit, get healthy, and feel more sexy and confident.
3.) Weekly, write a post (or email me about your progress) following the goal chart below, and link up with us.
4.) Don't forget to grab the Get Fit Get Healthy button on the Sidebar and display it on your blog or on your update post.

Okay, so back to week 7!
We are almost up to two months!
Its time to push things up!

This week, I want you to try to make all of your meals juice!
Yes, I know this can be very challenging, but just try it and see if you can do it!
If you find that you need to or want to eat, then make some lean chicken and a healthy salad or veggies, but eat a small amount, not a big serving.

If you don't think you can do it, at least try. If you slip up and have something, who cares! Just get back up and try again. The big word here is TRY!

Also, this week, try your hardest to work out 30 minutes a day for 3 days, if not more. Really try your best to do no less than 3 days. This is whats going to be hard for me, but I'm going to TRY my best!

If you need some help on the way, friend me on My Fitness Pal! 

If you need ideas for juices, read some of my blog posts & follow me on Pinterest

Please comment below with any questions or tips or anything you want to say, or feel free to email Me at:  Contactus@ultimatehousewife.com

Don't forget to link your check-in or email it to me!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Get Fit Get Healthy Week 6







Wow we are already at week 6. This is crazy.
I'm getting such and good response from all of my readers. I love it! I want to give you all a big thank you!

This is just a reminder (and for those of you that are new, this is what you need to do):

1.) If you haven't already, join the challenge here: Get Fit Get Healthy "Starting"
2.) Every Monday, come back to Becoming the Ultimate Housewife to read the tips on how to get fit, get healthy, and feel more sexy and confident.
3.) Weekly, write a post (or email me about your progress) following the goal chart below, and link up with us.
4.) Don't forget to grab the Get Fit Get Healthy button on the Sidebar and display it on your blog or on your update post.


Now for this Week, I'm going to give you some healthy recipes.

Fruit Splash
*This drink is so good, but do be careful. Alcohol is not good for weight loss, but if your going to have something this is a good choice.*


What you need:

Vodka
Pomegranate juice
Blue Machine Naked juice


Directions:

Mix to your taste. 


Kale Avocado Salad w/ Vinaigrette:
(makes 2 servings)

What you need:
4 handfuls kale, chopped
1 handful red cabbage, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 avocado, diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. honey
1/2 Tsp. dried basil
4 cloves garlic, chopped
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:
  1. Cut kale off of stems and chop (you can save the stems for juicing)
  2. Chop red cabbage, tomato and avocado (for a little change up on this dish sometimes i will leave out the tomato and avocado or just leave one out)
  3. Mix all together
  4. In a separate bowl, mix dressing: Blend the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, basil, sea salt and pepper.
  5. Add dressing to the mix and toss. 
This dressing is also very good on meat as you grill it or as a marinade for roasted veggies.


                                                         
Carrot & Sweet Potato "Fries"
I love this one!
Sometimes I will do carrots and yam fries. So yummy!

What You Need:

2 medium sweet potatoes (sometimes I use yams)
2 large carrots
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F 
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and carrots. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and slice like fries. Do the same for the carrots.
  3. Put the potatoes and carrots into a bowl and toss with oil, cumin, pepper and salt
  4. Arrange on baking sheet lined with parchment paper or on a stone.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the flesh is tender and the outside is lightly browned and the edges slightly crisp.

Green Citrus Juice
What You Need:

2 green apples
2 oranges, peeled
6 big handfuls of leafy greens (kale, chard, spinach, romaine etc. I like to use kale)

Directions:

Rinse all ingredients and cut to size for your juicer. Juice and enjoy!


Let me know what you think of this weeks post.
Also, I would love to hear how you're doing on Get Fit Get Healthy!
Comment below or email me at: contactus@ultimatehousewife.com



Friday, February 15, 2013

Caring For Your Husband

A housewife is a married woman who is not employed outside the home.

(But this dose not mean she doesn't have a Job Because Caring for your Children, Home & Husband is a big Job!)

Most often, the husband works during the day and earns income to support the family, while the wife takes on most of the non-financial responsibilities, such as maintaining the home and, if applicable, caring for the kids. It is up to the couple whether this arrangement works for them.

Sometimes it's a temporary situation, such as if children are too young to go to school and the cost of daycare is greater than the woman's salary.

For other couples, it may represent a commitment to traditional values.

Whatever the reason, if you have chosen to be a housewife, reading this post and others on our Blog will help you flourish in the role.

Caring for your husband is very important!
For many reason!
To name a couple:

-Your Marriage, things will run more smoothly and your Marriage is better when you really want to Care for the other.

-You, There is more happiness in giving then getting!

-Him, he will feel that you care for him, love him & Cherish him.

-Your Children, when thing are better with Mom & Dad it's always better for the kids. Pulse you set a good example for them.

-The People around you, when your happy and have a happy marriage the people around you take note. They learn from you and want to be around you. ( have you ever been to dinner with a couple who fight or you can tell they are just not happy with each other. Yea you never want to go to dinner again with them. Don't be that couple.)

First Thing First:
Discuss expectations with your partner. Discuss realistic expectations, and how to meet them as best as you can.

The definition of a good housewife depends on which house you live in. It is also very culture-dependent.

Do not presume that you have the same expectations because you may find out the hard way (through arguments) that you don't.

Sit down and talk it over.
-What are the things he is hoping you will keep up with in the home?
-What are his responsibilities in the home?

If you are primarily responsible for keeping the house clean, he may take responsibility for cleaning up after himself: putting his dirty laundry in the hamper, placing things where they belong after he has finished using them, emptying the trash near his desk, putting his dishes in the dishwasher, etc.

What you can do to Care For your Husband:

1.) Cook For Him
The saying is "away to a Mans heart is through his stomach" and that not 100% true but I tell u it dose help!

Having a meal ready when he gets home is a good way to let him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs.

A good meal can be an expression of love and a warm welcome for your partner when he gets home.

2.) Give Him some Guy Time.
Be mindful and considerate of your spouse's needs. Lots of men need space when they come home from a hard day at work, so welcome him home with a big smile and allow him to relax and unwind.

Have his favourite meal and drink ready, and let him relax after a tough day of work.
Be available to spend time with him and comfort him, but if he wants to spend time alone or with his friends and not you, take a step back and let him have his way. (Yes he don't need to be with his friends every night but he dose need some Guy Time, from time to time.) it's all about being balanced!

3.) Listen to him.
A good wife listens to what her spouse has to say without interrupting.

Show empathy and learn how to have great conversations. The key idea is that to be a good conversationalist, you should strive to listen more and talk less, by engaging the other person to talk more about his interests. That is the mark of humility, respect, selflessness, and generosity.

4.)Improve your skills in the bedroom.
It never hurts, and will only help to learn more about the sexual side of marriage.

There are lots of books and websites that can help you improve your sexual techniques.


Some thing you Need To Do:

1.) Maintain a great appearance.
It is all too easy to stop paying attention to your appearance when you have a husband, but maintaining attraction is a key element of a long-term relationship.

While it was important to keep a good appearance during dating/courtship, it is even more important in a married relationship, or any committed relationship.

Try to spend some time each day making yourself look pretty, wearing clothes that delight him. If your husband oftentimes tells you he likes when you wear a certain garment or outfit, by all means, take the hint.

Good grooming and hygiene are vital, so keep yourself neat and feminine by having a pretty hair cut, nice nails and smooth legs/underarms etc.. (No man wants to be married to a beast. Lol)

2.)Tidy up the house!
make your home a clean and pleasant place to live in.

3.) Find a balance in arguments, but avoid them if possible.
Nagging never works, and will only serve to irritate your spouse. Not speaking your mind is just as bad.
Husbands are not tyrannic creatures:
if you find a balance in arguments, and take turns to speak, things will surely improve. And try not to raise your voice or belittle your spouse!

4.) Love your spouse for who he is.
Don't criticize him in an unconstructive, cruel, or nagging way.

Whatever your image of the 'ideal' man may be, everyone is unique in his own ways, so try to respect that.

Before you try to improve others, try to improve yourself first. If you find things disagreeable about him, let him know in a mature, sensible and loving way: chances are that he will agree on some things and/or explain others, plus it will build trust between both of you and save unnecessary conflicts.

5.) Let him take control.
of certain situations, more so if they are extra personal situations like choosing his hobby, his meals, his clothes, etc.

When you are home a lot, it can be easy to want to take control of everything your husband does in the home, but this may not be your husband's preference.

It's all right if you want to give him your input in a polite way, more so if he asked you. Otherwise, let him have his space, just as you'd want yours. He's a separate human being from you; always remember that.

6.) Don't gossip.
Gossiping is in bad taste, no matter how fashionable it might look.

Talking behind people's backs will make you seem untrustworthy and if your husband finds out he will have every right to question if you have been talking about him behind his back as well.

Always be respectful, so people will treat you (and your husband!) with respect.



Tips:
1.) Live joyfully.
Make sure that you create a routine and role for yourself that brings you and your family joy.

Being a good housewife is about doing the best you can for the welfare of the entire household, so make it work for you, your partner, and everyone else in the family.







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