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April 22, 2014

Homemade Organic Coffee Scrub

Hello, Picket Fence Friends, this is Angelina from JoJo and Eloise. I am once again excited to be here visiting with you. Spring is is full swing and Summer is just around the corner. And, you know what that means! YES, you guessed it!! It means, it’s time to Exfoliate and Get our bodies ready for Summer Wearing Clothes.

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I LOVE the smell of Coffee, however I can’t not stand drinking this stuff. I know I am probably being looked at pretty strange at this point and your thinking, WHAT!?!?! You don’t like coffee. I think my dislike for Coffee goes back to my childhood.

My parents always drank it in the mornings ( this was back when Coffee was considered an Adult drink ). I remember LOVING the smell of Fresh Brewed Coffee and thinking this stuff has got to taste as Good as it Smells. ( boy was I wrong ) I was allowed one morning to take a sip of this Dark, Mysterious, Wonderfully Fragrant drink. I began to take my first sip, (with my Nose still Filled with Coffee aroma) only to be met with a bitter taste in my mouth. Yes, there was Sugar and Cream in the Coffee and even that couldn’t sway me into taking another sip. I realized at that moment, that NOT all things taste as GOOD as they smell. Now! I do realize, I am probably stepping on, some Coffee Loving toes, right now. So I am here to say that I am not TOTALLY against Coffee. I am only against drinking it. (but you are probably saying, that is the BEST thing about Coffee. Is DRINKING it ) So I guess will have to settle on 2 out of 3. I LOVE the smell and I LOVE it’s topical abilities. And, I’ll leave the Drinking it to you. :

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There is something to be said, about Coffee commercials. You know the one’s I’m talking about! Where the Husband and Wife are stumbling out of bed in the morning, half asleep and barely able to make it down the stairs. Only to be Vibrantly awakened, by the Smell of Fresh Brewing Coffee.

Research shows that you actually DON’T have to drink coffee to feel the Relaxing effects. The aroma itself has a way of stimulating the brain and relaxing your Hormone levels, reduce the gene activity in your brain and help with sleep deprivation

In Lab rat studies it showed the rats (that were stressed by lack of sleep) that inhaled coffee aromas, were compared with rats that were also sleep deprived, who had NOT smelled the coffee aroma.

Showed the rats that smelled the coffee had differing levels of activity in 17 genes, and 13 of them had differential expressions between the stress group and the stress with coffee group. This included proteins with healthy antioxidant activity that can protect nerve cells from stress-related damage.

So Coffee seems to have a RELAXING effect even without being sipped. Now, that’s my kind of Coffee.

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Not only is Coffee beneficial in it’s Aroma, it is also beneficial as a Body Scrub as well as Reducing Cellulite. The exfoliating process stimulates the blood and your lymph flow, while tightening your skin. I personally use this twice a week as a Full Body Scrub including my face. It’s amazing how relaxed and how smooth my skin feels after.

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The Organic Coffee Scrub can be a bit messy. So it is best to exfoliate in the Shower. That way your mess just goes right down the drain, instead of on your bathroom floor.

This Organic Coffee Scrub, takes only minutes to make.

If you are going to making this often, I would suggest buying your Coffee from Costco or other Bulk stores. It will be much more cost effective in the long run.

Buying your Coffee in WHOLE BEANS is recommended. Your scrubs will be that much Fresher.

(ground coffee will work as well.)

If using Whole Beans you will need to Grind your Coffee in a Coffee Grinder or Food Processor.

I used 1/2 cup of GROUND coffee beans. 4-5 Tbs of Organic Coconut Oil. 4-5 Tbs of Organic Sugar.

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Pour your sugar in a mixing bowl with your Ground Coffee.

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Scoop in your Organic Coconut Oil.

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And, Mix!

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Continue to mix until all ingredients are well blended.

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If you feel your Coffee Scrub is to dry you can add in more oil, if needed.

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Place you Organic Coffee Scrub in a Glass Jar and Store in the Fridge or Bathroom. If your using Coconut Oil, it will harden in Cooler Temps, but will warm up and soften in your hands. You can also run your Glass Jar on Warm/Hot water if needed.

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Organic Coffee Scrub makes a Fabulous gift for your friends and family. But it also makes a wonderful gift for, YOU!!!

Pamper yourself today and your Amazing Summer Glow, will thank you for it.

Your Coffee Scrub will last up to a month.

If you don’t plan on using it often or your wanting to make it as gifts. You may consider adding, Vitamin E oil or sea salt. These are natural preservatives and are great for using in your homemade Sugar or Coffee scrubs.

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  1. Suzi says

    April 22, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    Our daughter is like you in that she loves the smell but is not a coffee drinker. I can’t wait to let her know there are benefits in the aroma. This is a great recipe. Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    April 22, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    This looks ahhhmazing. I die – I love the smell of coffee. thanks for sharing, Angelina!! Pinned!

    Reply
  3. Gail says

    April 22, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Thank you for this post, but I noticed the coconut oil was crossed out? I want to try this it sounds amazing.

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      April 22, 2014 at 2:22 PM

      Hi Gail! The link to the coconut oil should be fine now! 🙂

      Reply
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    April 22, 2014 at 11:02 PM

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  5. chelsea says

    April 23, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Definitely trying this!

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  6. Mimi says

    April 26, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    I’m not a coffee drinker either. It makes me too jittery, but I love this idea and may try it. Could instant coffee be used along with the sugar or do you need the roughness of the ground coffee for the exfoliation? Love the way you packaged it too.

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  7. Eli@coachdaddy says

    April 27, 2014 at 11:53 AM

    I used to sneak Coke Zero in a big coffee thermos and sip on it to fit in during assembly at my kids’ school. I can still do this, but what if I exfoliate with this scrub? Won’t it drive all the mommies mad?

    Reply
  8. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 27, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    I just love coffee and its smell…this looks wonderful…love the combination of coffee and coconut…will have to try this!

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  9. A-1 Basement Solutions says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    Very interesting. My dad is the same way – loves the smell but not the taste!

    Reply

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
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I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
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In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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