Living Magazine Fall 2015 Living Magazine | Page 35

IDEA N OTEBO OK BEVERAGE TIP Homemade Ginger Ale Ingredients • 1 2 ounces of sparkling or Directions: •C  ombine and mix all ingredients, carbonated water add ice, and enjoy! •S  queeze of lemon •2  tablespoons honey, agave, or maple syrup (add more for sweeter taste) • 1 –2 drops Ginger essential oil UPCYCLING TIP Reusing Empty Oil Bottles Use empty essential oil or suppliment bottles to store salt, pepper, sugar, or dry herbs. Empty supplement bottles also work great for storing small items such as paper clips, safety pins, wall tacks, loose pocket change, sewing material, and craft items. Use acrylic or spray paint to give your bottles a custom look. BOTTLE PEN What you need • Empty 15mL essential oil bottle • Ink cartridge from partially used ballpoint pen Tip: An ink cartridge taken from a Bic ballpoint pen works the best. You can buy them at any local store. Direction 1. Remove the ink cartridge from the pen and cut it long enough to fit the length of 15mL oil bottle. 2. Insert the ink cartridge into the 15mL bottle through the plastic opening. IN-HOME SPA TIP Spearmint Foot Soak ]