Scented Body Spray

Here is an easy, easy recipe for a scented body spray. Make sure you use it within a couple of weeks. Or, you can add an antibacterial agent such as grapefruit seed extract or germaben.

1 ¼ c distilled water

2 Tbsp liquid glycerin

1 Tbsp aloe vera gel

12 drops essential oil of your choice*

1- 80z clear spray bottle

Mix ingredients and shake vigorously.

*You can also use a fragrance oil, or even a bit of your favorite cologne.

Enjoy! Especially cooling in hot weather if you keep it in the refrigerator. This makes a quick and easy gift for someone special too.

Tropical Fruit Smoothie

A little something to pull you out of the doldrums of Winter. Like a day of sunshine!

1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped peeled papaya
1/4 cup canned guava nectar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grenadine syrup
1/2 cup ice

Makes 1 serving. Place all ingredients in blender. Pulse three or four times to chop fruit, then run until smooth.

Yummy Dessert Recipe For Autumn

Here is a delicious dessert recipe, I'd like to share with you. It's perfect for the family, or for a special occasion. Bet you can't eat just one piece!



Pumpkin Crunch Cake


1 ( 15 oz ) can pumpkin
1 ( 12 oz ) can evaporated milk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. melted butter non-dairy whipped topping to garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease bottom of 9x13" pan. Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl. Pour into a 9x13" baking pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture. Top with chopped pecans and then drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.

Let cool and serve chilled.

Garnish with non-dairy whipped topping when serving.