Saturday, November 9, 2013

60 Get to Know You Questions for a New Romance from Lovepanky.com

 
These questions are great. I just sent these to the man that I've started seeing recently since we are still getting to know one another. I will let you know how it went.


#1 Are you an animal lover or would you avoid keeping animals at home?

#2 Do you like summer or winter?

#3 Would you diet or would you work out?

#4 What do you wear to bed? 

#5 What’s your favorite clothing brand?

#6 When was the last time you cried?

#7 Which color reflects your personality and why?

#8 In the animal kingdom, which animal would you be?

#9 Do you like tattoos and body piercing?

#10 How much PDA is acceptable? 

#11 How often do you take a shower?

#12 What are your favorite magazines?

#13 What are your favorite books?

#14 What’s your favorite movie?

#15 What’s your favorite music you’re listening to these days?

#16 What’s your favorite alcoholic drink?

#17 What’s your favorite vacation idea?

#18 What’s your favorite food?

#19 Who’s your favorite actor?

#20 If you found a briefcase of money on the street, would you keep it?

#21 Are you religious?

#22 Are you a gizmo person?

#23 What kind of sport do you like?

#24 Clubbing or candlelight dinner?

#25 Earth Hour or Fourth of July fireworks?

#26 Backpacking or a luxury hotel?

#27 Christmas or Halloween?

#28 Are you a morning person?

#29 What’s your philosophy in life?

#30 When was the last time you were happy you lied?

#31 What comes to your mind when you think of your exes? 

#32 Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

#33 What’s your idea of romance?

#34 Would you like to live in the countryside or in a metropolitan area?

#35 When did you lose your virginity?

#36 What’s your favorite body part of the opposite sex?

#37 What’s the wildest thing you’ve done sexually?

#38 Do you think money can buy happiness?

#39 The world would be a better place if…?

#40 Do you have any social causes that are close to your heart?

#41 What do you do over the weekends?

#42 Would you mind if I had a best friend of the opposite sex? 

#43 Which was the worst phase in your life?

#44 What was the happiest moment in your life?

#45 Do you judge a book by its cover?

#46 What’s your political stance?

#47 Do you watch porn and what’s your view on it?

#48 Do you believe in karma?

#49 Do you plan your life or live for the moment?

#50 Do you think life is fair?

#51 If you were marooned on an island, what are the five things you would take with you? 
#52 Would you sulk or would you confront?

#53 Are you addicted to anything?

#54 Any current news that’s caught your attention?

#55 What are your favorite apps that you use often?

#56 Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

#57 What do you have for breakfast?

#58 How often do you make your bed?

#59 If you knew you were right, would you take a stand even if you know you would make a scene in public or would you let it go?

#60 What’s an absolute no-no in a relationship?

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Homemade Mouthwash Recipe for Whitening and Remineralizing by Elizabeth Walling

For better or worse, I require a lot out of my mouthwash. All the artificial sweeteners and chemical additives in conventional mouthwash are a no-no in my book, but often “natural” mouthwash brands fall short for me too. Either they aren’t so natural, not really effective, or insanely expensive. So for a couple of years, I’ve been perfecting my own mouthwash recipe and I wanted to share it with you.

What I Look for in a Mouthwash

1. It must be minty. I never went for the whole citrus mouthwash fad–and the herbal ones that taste like a snake oil remedy from 1894 aren’t my cup of tea either.
2. It must be (a little) sweet. No sickeningly sweet flavor is necessary, of course, but a touch of sweetness makes the whole mouthwash experience a little more pleasant.
3. It should remineralize. Ideally, our saliva “bathes” our teeth in minerals to restore what might be lost through eating, drinking, and everyday life. Imbalances can interfere with the process (which is discussed in the bookCure Tooth Decay), so I feel like it doesn’t hurt to use a mouthwash that serves as a sort of backup.
4. It should whiten. Hey, I admit I like a nice bright smile. But I don’t like to use icky whitening kits that burn my gums and contain who-knows-what. I also prefer something that does a little whitening every day, instead of having to worry about something I need to do on a weekly or monthly basis. Because, let’s face it, I’ll just forget!
5. It should protect from cavities. Again, this is just a protective measure. As Weston A. Price reported so thoroughly in his book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, diet has a tremendous impact on our dental health. But I still don’t mind having a mouthwash that works in my favor, if that makes sense.
So with these five requirements in mind, I fiddled with ingredients until I found a recipe that tastes good and does what I want it to do. Here’s what I’ve come up with:

How to Make Homemade Mouthwash that Whitens and Remineralizes

Ingredients:
Directions:
  1. In a large glass mixing cup, stir together the calcium powder and xylitol crystals.
  2. Add liquid minerals and essential oils.
  3. Add water and stir.
  4. Pour mixture into a glass bottle (I reused an old apple cider vinegar bottle).
  5. Close the lid tightly and shake ingredients together for about 30-60 seconds so the xylitol dissolves.
  6. Shake well before using.
  7. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Why These Ingredients?

Calcium carbonate powder: for remineralizing teeth
Xylitol crystals: for sweetness and cavity protection
Concentrated trace minerals liquid: for remineralizing teeth
Peppermint essential oil: for flavor and fresh breath
Lemon essential oil: for whiter, brighter teeth
Spearmint essential oil: for flavor and fresh breath

Love It? Hate It? Need Some Help?

Have you tried this recipe? Do you have your own tips for making homemade mouthwash? If you have a question or comment, I’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section below this post.
http://www.livingthenourishedlife.com/2013/09/homemade-mouthwash-recipe-for-whitening-and-remineralizing