DIY Coconut and Lemon Body Scrub

My skin is in dire need of some TLC after being covered up all winter, so I thought I'd make some sugar scrub. I love the feel of my skin after having a good scrub in the shower, and then smothering it with body butter. 

The best thing about making your own body scrub is that you know exactly what goes in to it, and you probably have most of the ingredients in your house already. With all the chemicals I put onto my body and face daily, its good to be able to use some natural products for a change.

Coconut and Lemon Body Scrub

You will need:
2 C sugar
1/4 C coconut oil
1/4 C olive oil
1/4 C shredded coconut
Juice and rind of one lemon

Directions:

1. Add the sugar, coconut, and lemon zest to a mixing bowl.

2. Add the oils and the lemon juice and mix it all up. 

3. Find a pretty jar for your sugar scrub4. Fill the jar with your scrub and get scrubbing! Its as easy as that.

Smooth legs, feet and hands are only minutes away! 

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Molly

Stuff I Luff #14

1. How cute are these tassel pillows? See the step-by-step instructions on Paper Umbrella
2. Mmm roasted fig and ricotta crostini. Need I say more?
3. So into monochrome right now! This dress is from Asos
4. Love this simple painted kitchen utensils DIY by Sincerely, Kinsey
5. Summer is nearly here, and that means its time for fruity cocktails. This raspberry bourbon lemonade will do the trick!
6. How cute are these chocolate amaretto cupcakes with white chocolate dipped cherries? I bet they are delicious too
7. I could hang out in this space all day

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Molly

Clean eating: Home made banana and coconut ice cream

Banana and Coconut Ice Cream

Per person: 
1 banana
1 Tbsp shredded coconut
1 tsp cinnamon

Optional extras: Peanut butter, nutella, anything else you can dream up!

Peel the banana, slice it up, and put it in a plastic bag or container in the freezer. 

Once frozen, simply place the banana and coconut into a food processor or blender, along with the other ingredients. Stop and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula every so often. 

Blend until smooth, then serve up and enjoy!

This is super easy, and a nice way to replace store-bought ice cream if you are trying to cut down on your sugar and fat intake. 

Ice cream can now be a guilt-free, mid-afternoon snack!

Let me know if you try it.

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Molly

Daffodil season

Spring is in the air! The blossoms are out (finally), spring bulbs are up in full force, and the trees are coming out in new growth. I love this time of year! 

The best part though - we started daylight savings today here in NZ, and while today seems to have gone super fast because we lost an hour, it means we can start enjoying after dinner walks and bike rides!

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Molly

Girl behind the blue door

I'm in love with this new collection from Australian label, Casper & Pearl. The label was started by an 18 year old self-taught designer, and is now available in Australia, New Zealand and the US (read the full story here).

These pictures have me dreaming of long, carefree summer days, and makes me nostalgic for a bygone era. 

Do you like?

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Molly

Down by the river

What I'm wearing: Dress and belt - Dotti, denim jacket - thrifted, bag - gift from Thailand, Boots - Number One Shoes

I love this time of year, when the days are getting longer and its slowly getting warm enough for bare legs. Its been a while since I've shared an outfit of mine, but I'm hoping now there are more sunshine hours in the day I will be able to fit in a few more. 

Is anyone else finding it crazy how fast this year is going? September is already flying by, and the last few months of the year always seem to go by even quicker! Things get pretty crazy in the lead-up to Christmas. I have actually bought one present already, which is surprising as I don't think I've ever started Christmas shopping earlier than December before! 

Looks like it will be another quite weekend for us, catching up on things we didn't get done during the week. Do you have any special plans?

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Molly

Bravado

I was thinking recently that I don't share enough about my love of music on here. I always find it amazing how a good song can change my mood instantly, almost in the same way a sunny day does. Most of the music I listen to is older, as I feel that musicians these days are all talent show and no talent. However, slowly but surely my faith in new music is being restored - this time, by a 16 year old girl from Auckland, keeping it real.

Meet Lorde.

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Molly