T-Shirt Skirts

Easy peasy T-Shirt skirts to wear alone or layered over leggings, or yoga pants.

•   Grab a men's L or XL t-shirt ( the softer the better) and measure across the bottom hem 1/2 your hip measurement plus an inch for seams.  Mark lines with chalk and cut.

• Sew along side seams up to the original hem which is now the waist. 

  Using ribbon or leftover material from the t-shirt, thread through hem with a safety pin.  Tie on sides.  Wear alone or layered over another

 Optional:  Add a Dream Catcher Cut Out

• With a drinking glass mark your circle and cut.  
• Poke holes around the circle and weave through creating a ring.

•  Make loops or weave.  Sew scraps on the bottom.

Dry Ends - Hair Repair

 

 

DRY ENDS - HAIR REPAIR

 

Easy oil treatment for dry frizzy ends.

 

3 tsp olive oil

3 drops lavender essential oil

Combine, Apply, Wait 30 minutes.

Rinse.

 

 



Dancify Your Pants

Dancify Your Pants
Fun cool bellydancing hoopers don't wear boring leggings.  I'm pretty sure it's a rule.
Don't worry,  I am here to help you transform your old yoga pants into something worthy of a Hipchecker to wear. 

ON THE FRINGE

You Will Need:
Skinny Leggings with Seam on Outside Leg
Two tank tops or t-shirts
Scissors
Seam Ripper (optional)

Leggings
1. On outside of leg cut horizontal lines aprox. 2 inch long all down the seam.   Rip the seam stitches out with the scissors or seam ripper.
 2. Stretch out the tails and tie together.
*Experiment with longer or shorter slashes and distance between
*If your leggings don't have an outside seam cut each slash in the center.

Skirt
Reqires 2 old tank tops. 
1.Cut each of the tanks horizontally under the armpit
2. Press and sew together to make tube
*Try not stitching around the bottom of the skirt and cut the top fabric shorter for a layered look


BELLBOTTOM BLISS

You will need:
Bootcut yoga pants
One large t-shirt
Scissors
Measuring tape
Seam ripper.
Needle and Thread or  Sewing Machine

Pants:
1. Rip seam on outside legs of pants up to knee or mid-thigh.
2.Cut 2 triangles from the tshirt measuring 6inches on the bottom and 2inches on the top
3.Layer tshirt triangles on the inside of pants
4. Pin and stitch
*Wear with the On the Fringe Skirt

New Year Health Kicks and Tips

Are you on a fitness kick?
It's a new year.  I know because everywhere I look I am being bombarded with weight loss ads and fitness equipment commercials all promising quick results with minimal effort. 
I have nothing to sell here so I'm going to tell the truth and give you advice and FREE resources you can actually use.


WEIGHT LOSS TAKES TIME
It always takes longer to lose those extra pounds than to gain them.  It will also disappear from the places you don't want it to first..like your breasts and your face.  Be patient.  Trade in immediate gratification for long term results.  Be focused. 
An easy way to increase your focus is through meditation. 
Here's a 10 minute "Bringing about what you desire" guided meditation from Fragrant Heart:
http://www.fragrantheart.com/cms/free-audio-meditations/self-esteem/bringing-about-what-you-desire

SET ACHIEVABLE GOALS
Losing 10 pounds in 5 hours is not an achievable goal.   Trying to attain a super model body when you are 5'2 and have an endomorph body type is not an achievable goal.  It has to be something realistic like adding that extra mile in your run, being able to lift heavier by the end of the month or finally dumping the 2pm sugar fix you think you need. 
Please don't get wrapped up in body image.  A healthy strong flexible body that is uniquely you will bring you more happiness than the pursuit of washboard abs you see in magazines.
Be sure to write your goals down and place it where you will see it every day.



HAVE A PLAN
Schedule your gym time.  Write down your workouts for the month.  Keep a journal of your progress in a fitness diary.  Stock your cupboards with clean foods and throw out the junk.  Prep your meals for the week so you are never unprepared or tempted.
Example of a Workout Log
 http://www.personal-nutrition-guide.com/support-files/printable_workout_log.pdf



LEARN HOW YOUR BODY WORKS
Also learn how to fuel it properly.  There is information everywhere!  Subscribe to fitness blogs, go to the library.  Become fascinated with yourself.  The human body is truly one incredible thing .
http://www.eatcleandiet.com/
http://www.humankinetics.com/
www.bodybuilding.com


GET COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE
Learn to love sweat and being out of breath.  Exercise is hard especially if you are new to it.   Don't be embarrassed to try new classes or exercises.  We all start in the same place.  Try to approach exercise like curious play.  It will make it more enjoyable.

Natural Hair Wrap for Dy Ends

Natural Hair Wrap for Dry Ends

Going through my bookshelf I came across a curly hair care book I got years ago.  I started looking through it and found some great natural hair wraps made from stuff in your kitchen.  I decided to blend a couple of the recipes together and test one it this morning since it’s raining and there’s nothing to do. 

Dry Ends Wrap

2 avocadoes

3 tbsp honey

2 tsp of olive oil

4 drops lavender essential oil

 

Apply to ends 

 

Wrap in a Towel and let sit for 30 minutes.

 

Wash out

 

No Sew Flare Sock

I love wearing skirts but hate wearing heels especially when out dancing with friends or hooping outside.  Flare socks are easy to make and super cute to wear with runners and skirts.  Here's an easy No Sew Flare Sock pattern.

No Sew Flare Sock

1.  Go to a thriftstore and buy men's large or xlarge 80s style sweatshirt or sweater with large sleeves.
2.  Cut off the arms. Wrist of the sweatshirt is the top of sock.
3. Put them on and have someone cut a little longer than your regular hem because fabric might roll when your wash
4. Wear with runners on never ending club nights.

After Class Snack

Need a healthy snack after your class or workout?  Try these homemade protein bars.  They are a regular in our house

2 cups rolled oats
3 scoops of good quality protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
1/2 cup of almond butter
1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
dried fruit (optional)

Mix and press into an 8" pan lined with parchment paper.  Freeze for an hour or so to set and then cut into squares.