De-stress with Mirtha and Rita

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De-stress with Mirtha and Rita
The Thelma and Louise of Beauty!

Here we are after our de-stressing. YOU could look like this too! Well, maybe not...

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Mirtha and Rita - our Thelma and Louise of Beauty!

Dearest Gardeners:

Goodness knows we are all feeling stressed out in today’s imperfect world (especially me!) So I have invited back our dear friend Rita. She is most commonly known as Red Black’s better half. And I do mean ‘better’.

Mirtha

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Stressed Mirtha

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Lovely Rita

Go Soak Yourself!

Mirtha: So glad you could come back to us with some more great tips. What would you suggest for me?

Rita: Well thanks Mirtha. Um….Mirtha…aside from a really good lawyer, I think any one or more of these would do wonders for you. But how about we start off with a nice relaxing soak in the tub?

Mirtha gets soaked -
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Just run yourself some nice warm bath water and add a cup of Epsom salts and a couple drops of blue food coloring. The Epsom salts contain magnesium chloride which is said to draw out excess water weight. The blue color will refresh your senses.

Mirtha: Oooo….that sounds so good Rita. I think a nice box of Swiss Chocolates would top it all off!

Rita: Remember sugar is not good for you my dear. But…try this facial scrub to de-stress yourself. Mix a handful of sugar and enough vanilla extract to form a paste. Apply to your damp face and scrub, and then rinse well. It’s the smell of these that will soothe your frazzled nerves.

Mirtha: So far Rita, you’re two for two. I am feeling better already. But I need something for my puffy eyes.

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eye mask for the
'before' picture!

Rita: Have I got a tip for you then! Grab a cucumber – and lay a slice on each eye. The puffiness will diminish and the scent of the cucumber increases your mind’s sharpness and thinking capabilities.

Mirtha: So for so good there Rita! What’s next?

Rita: Let’s concentrate on hair for a bit shall we? Um….Mirtha…when was the last time you changed your hairstyle?

Mirtha: Well….it’s been a few years. But I like this one….it’s kinda like a trademark for me.

Rita: Ok…er…I see….well let’s just perk up what you already have then, shall we?

Mirtha: Lead on – Oh great and fruity one. I am in awe of your expertise.

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut..

Rita: O my…..that is a compliment coming from you Mirtha. But speaking of fruit, grab your favorite and let’s get going.

Mirtha: Yes I am looking a bit drab lately so what would you suggest?

Rita: Next time you wash your hair (soon, I hope), take a spray bottle and fill with a cup of distilled water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and spritz on your damp hair. This works for you since you are a blonde(?) but for redheads use orange juice. (Yes orange juice!). And if you are a brunette, use some crushed and dried rosemary.

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you feel like nut..

Mirtha: Ooooo….purty! Hey Rita – want to know how I de-stress my hair?

Rita: Well….ok. (Do I really want to know this?)

Mirtha: Ahem…it’s not that bad! I just rub a tablespoonful of coconut milk into my hair after shampooing, and rinse out. The scent of the coconut is supposed to uplift your mood and boy do I need that right now!

Rita: So I guess you could say that sometimes you feel like a nut…

Mirtha: …And sometimes I don’t! Well my dear Rita, you’ve proven yourself once more. You are truly a magician! I feel less stressed already. Thank you ever so much!

Rita: You are very welcome – I sure had my work cut out for me though!

Remember stressed spelled backwards is desserts!

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