The Patriotic Peacock

I have been reading and seeing so many things about coconut oil.

In fact, I’d venture to say that coconut oil is the latest obsession by health and beauty guru’s and I will be honest, I am on board that band wagon after my most recent experience with it!

I started by finding a big container of Coconut Oil at my local grocery store (Publix).  They had 3 different kinds.  This one was the cheapest,  and since they all had the same active ingredient of “Coconut Oil”, I chose the cheapest!

 

This consistency may throw you off at first.  It is in solid form but it easily melts.

All I did was scoop some out, rub it in the palm of my hands until it became liquid, then I rubbed it all over the ends of my hair.

I started about halfway down the length of of my hair and applied liberally.

I let it soak in for about 5-10 minutes, then I jumped in the shower and shampooed and conditioned my hair like normal.

 

The first thing I noticed was how easy it was to comb through my damp hair.

After I finished blow drying, my hair felt soft but not limp.  It also just felt healthier and smoother and well conditioned.

It was a subtle difference, but I had good enough results that I will be doing this at least once a week!

The best part is that you can also cook with it!  I hear the health benefits are pretty great.

I’m a coconut oil advocate from here on out

Can I also just give you a quick recap of my day?

It started with my 11 month old, waking up at 4am with a fever.  She was miserable and I couldn’t get her back to sleep.  I also had a dentist appointment planned for Caleb and I.  So, after getting Lorelei to sleep, I coaxed my husband into going in late to work so Caleb and I could still make our appointment.

After our appointment, I had about 20 minutes until I hopped back in the car to take Lorelei to the doctor.  Turns out she has croup and an ear infection…bummer.  No wonder she was so miserable!!!

By the time we finally got home, it was nap time (praise the Lord!).

We all got a nap in and now I am looking around wondering who is going to make dinner and fold my laundry.

Any takers?

On top of that, our Macbook has been out of commission.  I’m hoping it makes it back to my arms, fully functional, by this weekend.  I am trying to blog on a teeny PC…it’s one of those little notebooks that were so popular before the ipad made its big debut.  It’s old, so I am just happy that it even works, but boy will I be glad to have my Mac back!!!  So, please forgive the bad quality of the photo’s.  I’m working with what I got

All that being said, I splurged on some pretty fingernail polish today.

I NEVER paint my nails, but this color was screaming my name, or maybe that was Lorelei?

I took the time to paint them and I love it.  Now, here’s to hoping I can grow them out a little

Have you had one of those days like I have?  Share away!

This tired Mama will totally relate with ya.