Laundry Dilema?!?

I didn't know the do's and don't of laundry until....................................... shame on me!

When I moved to London,UK to complete my undergrad I never bothered to read the labels. I just followed what others were doing. Separate the dark, light and white and wash separately. At the end of three years my clothes looked totally worn out and faded... I thought  three years is long enough, its time to get some new things.

When I moved in with Hashim I realized I was definitely doing something wrong. He has things from 8 yrs. ago, that look as good as new.  (He been reading the labels!!!! )

Since I'm not working I have a lot of spare time on my hands and I've been doing some research. Yes Laundry research! I needed to find out what was going wrong. I ended up watching a TV show that introduced me to Charles Mac Pherson better known as Charles the Butler. When it comes to household management he knows it all. He regularly make an appearance on the Marilyn dennis show and I have learnt a thing or two. :)

Recently they did a segment on laundry and Charles talked about tips and tricks to do things right. Here it is The Butler Series.  

Another link that is very helpful is Label Talk, and a symbol chart can be downloader here.

Will try to find some more deets and post again..

~Faree

Battling dry lips...

Since moving to Canada in Dec 2011, i've been exposed to the extreme cold weather that i'm not fond of at all. Yet!!!

The cold has made my skin very very dry, my hair is fizzy and dry and my lips are always chapped. Not such a great look...

So here are a few things i have been trying and that seem to be working wonders....

For my lips i use plenty of limp balm, the best is Burts bees and Aveeno Lip Conditioner

Sugar is great for exfoliation. Make a mixture with equal parts of Olive oil/ Almond oil/ Honey and sugar and apply to lips. Leave it on for a few minutes and remove with a damp cloth. Do this for a few days and you will have beautiful soft lips..

Petroleum jelly is also great. Apply on lips generously. Place a hot towel over the lips for a few minutes. Then rub the lips with the towel softly in circular motion. This will remove the dead dry skin on your lips. Works wonders.  Not of caution - Be careful while using hot towel you can burn your lips if its toooo hot.

Using a night cream has done wonders.. I don't look pale all all dried up...YUCK!!!
My recommendation is this Aveeno night cream

If you have very dry skin like mine :| You should lather your body with a good moisturizer right after your bath. I alternate this with baby oil which is great. Try to oil your hair once a week or use a hair treatment to give your hair that shine and life it needs in this dull gloomy weather.

That's all for now...