Sidewalk Chalk
You and your kids can easily make your own side walk chalk with these instructions.
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You’ll Need
* 1 Cup Plaster of Paris
* 1 Cup Water
* Powdered Tempera Paint
* Toilet paper Rolls
Directions:
Mix the Plaster of Paris with the water. Add the powdered tempera paint in the color of your choice. You can also divide the plaster mixture into several containers and color each one with a different color paint.
Let it sit for a few minutes. Stand up the toilet paper rolls and pour your plaster into them. These will be your molds for the chalk. Set them aside and let the mixture dry for at least 24 hrs. Once the mixture is dry, remove the cardboard roll. If the chalk still seems moist, let it dry for another 24 hrs.
Use like any sidewalk chalk.
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Sea Shell Tea Candles
Create your own sea shell tea candles! Parents, you will have to help your kids with this one.
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You’ll Need
* 3 seashells, at least large enough to contain the wax from a tea candle
* 3 tea candles
Directions:
Remove the wax candles from the metal holders of three tea candles. Turn the candles over and remove the metal wick holder and wicks.
Place the wicks in the center of three seashells, turned upside down.
Melt the wax (see below) from one tea candle and pour into one of the seashells, leaving the wick upright in the center. Repeat for the other two seashell tea candles.
Let the candles cool, then arrange on a plate or other fireproof surface. Make sure that each seashell candle will stand upright while burning, without any danger of tipping over and spilling hot wax. You could use other shells to surround and stabilize the seashell candles or partially embed the seashell candles in a pretty dish filled with sand.
Melting Wax - Safety Notes: Melting candle wax can be dangerous. You can safely melt candle wax over a double boiler. I have also melted some of my tea candles in a small metal container placed on a marble potpourri oil burner, over another lit tea candle. Another method that I have seen described is to microwave each tea candle at high power for 8 minutes, in a microwave-safe and heat proof container. However, I have not tried this and it may not be safe for your microwave.
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Yogurt Cucumber Parsley Facial Mask
Homemade Spa recipe for a creamy facial mask that leaves your skin soft and refreshed.
Ingredients 
* 1 Tbsp. plain yogurt
* 1 Tbsp. cucumber
* 1 Tbsp. parsley
Cucumber
Directions
Puree the cucumber and parsley finely and mix with the yogurt until smooth. Clean your face with a gentle Cleanser. Cover your face with this creamy mask. This will rejuvenate your skin as it moistens. Leave the mask on for approximately 15-20 minutes for best results. Rinse with water. Follow with your favorite Moisturizer.
Watermelon Toner
Homemade spa recipe for a great toner, not just during the summer months.
Ingredients 
* 2 tbsp fresh watermelon juice
* 1 tbsp vodka
* 2 tbsp witch hazel
* 2 tbsp distilled water
Water Melon Toner - Homemade Spa Recipe
Directions
Strain the watermelon juice to get rid of seeds and fruit pieces. Combine all ingredients in small bowl and stir well. Pour the liquid into clean containers with tight-fitting lids.
To use: pour a small amount on a clean cotton pad and apply it to your face. Store in fridge between uses to retain freshness. The toner will keep approximately one week.
