CUCUMBER & MINT BODY SCRUB

In the summer, some types of skin tend to go quite dry, meaning excessive amount of moisturising. However, when you're legs are not accepting the moisturiser like you would hope them to, exfoliating I find is the way forward.

If I'm honest, I don't have the needed effort, when it's hot and sunny, to go out and buy a fancy looking body scrub, soo instead I decided to make my own. So after a look on Pinterest (find mine at @TeenJournalBlog) I finally found an easy, fresh smelling recipe and here it is.

What you will need:

- 1/2 a cucumber

- 2 teaspoons of fresh mint leaves

- 2 1/2 cups of granulated sugar

- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin oil

Like I said, it's really simple. All you have to do is blend the cucumber and mint into purée, add the sugar and oil and ta-dah! You have your own cheap body scrub which can then be left in the fridge.

To use, apply the scrub to your wherever needed and then moisturise afterwards to get the perfect, smooth skin you want.

HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY FAVOURITES

On a recent trip to London, Zoe, Zoe I and popped along to the HummingBird Bakery for a treat.

So hand in hand, we walked skipped in and chose a little something. Of course, we picked out our favourites which we think you should try to because honestly, these particular ones are on another level of cake.

 

Red Velvet Cupcake

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Whoopie Pie

(If you ever decide on this one, beware. I suggest sharing with a friend)

Cookies & Cream Oreo Cupcake

I have the recipe book for the cupcakes in the bakery, and if you're into the Hummingbird cakes and into cooking, I really suggest having a go. They don't always go well, but they still taste divine. I am still yet to master the ultimate skill which is a raised whoopie pie!

OUR SUMMER CHECKLIST

I thought it was a good idea to make a summer checklist, as I saw it on Pinterest and thought it was such an amazing idea that's so easy to so.

1) Make a summer playlist

2) Take photos to remember everything you do

3) Finish a TV programme

4) Spend as much time as possible with family

5) Make memories with your friends

6) Have an all-nighter watching films

7) Read as much as possible

8) Try a new food

9) Drink more water

10) Eat healthy 

11) Go shopping

12) Do something you've never done before

13) Try a new look

Some of these things are really easy, but it's the little things that bring everyone together. This is just my list, maybe make your own and add more things. Comment things you want to do this summer.