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Dead Sea mud mask recipe

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The San Francisco Bath Salts Company has posted a recipe for a luxurious Dead Sea mud mask on its website.

Dead Sea Mud Mask:

A 100% Natural Dead Sea Mud (also known as Black Mud) is a wonderful way to create your own spa experience at home.  Obtained from ancient sedimentary clay, Dead Sea Mud can be used as a mask on the body, face and hair.  Dead Sea Mud has been recognized as a therapeutic beauty treatment for centuries because of its many benefits.

Dead Sea Mud:
Replenishes essential minerals such as Magnesium, Potassium and Calcium
Stimulates circulation
Removes toxins from the skin
Exfoliates, removing dead skin cells
Tones and softens the skin while unclogging pores

To use on your face or body:
-Apply a thin layer of mud to cleansed skin while gently massaging onto the skin with your fingers (be sure to keep the mud away from eyes and mouth).
-Leave the mud on the skin for 5-15 minutes allowing the mud to slightly dry.

To remove mask:
For face- Wet a wash cloth with warm water and lay on your face for a few seconds to soften the mask, rinse off with warm water.
For body- Hop in a warm shower to rinse the mask off the skin.

To use on your hair:
-Massage mud onto your scalp then work throughout hair.
-Allow mask to set for up to 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

Use once a week for continued benefits for your skin & hair.

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The first time I tried a Stack-N-Whack quilt, I spent three hours carefully aligning my fabric layers, only to realize I’d rotated one stack 90 degrees by accident. My “kaleidoscope” looked more like a funhouse mirror.

After that disaster (and a few choice words), I became obsessed with finding faster, foolproof ways to piece these mesmerizing blocks—without the headache.

Here are the three game-changing hacks that cut my Stack-N-Whack time in half (and saved my sanity):

Hack #1: The “No-Fuss” Cutting Trick

(Because measuring each layer is for overachievers)

What You’ll Need:

  • Non-slip ruler grips (or painter’s tape on the back)

How It Works:

  • Stack fabrics RIGHT SIDES UP (no flipping needed).
  • Mark your first cut line with the tape on your ruler—no measuring repeats!
  • Cut all layers at once with firm pressure.

Why It’s Magic:

  • Eliminates measuring errors (goodbye, mismatched points!)
  • The tape line glows under dim sewing room lights (night owl approved)

Pro Tip: Use sandpaper grips under your fabric stacks—they prevent shifting better than prayers.

Hack #2: Chain-Piecing Like a Boss

(Because threading the needle 87 times is torture)

The Problem:

Traditional piecing has you:

  • Sew one unit
  • Clip threads
  • Repeat ad nauseam

The Fix:

  • Arrange ALL your identical units in order (e.g., all “A” triangles).
  • Feed them through continuously without lifting the presser foot.
  • Snip apart later while binge-watching your favorite show.

Bonus Speed Boost:

  • Use leader/ender scraps to avoid thread nests at the start.
  • Try 50wt thread—thinner = less bulk when clipping.

Real-World Results:

  • 48 half-square triangles pieced in under 15 minutes (vs. 45+ the old way).

Hack #3: The “Pressing Station” Shortcut

(Because ironing is the quilter’s treadmill—necessary but boring)

Set Up Your Battle Station:

  • Iron RIGHT next to your machine (no steps = no procrastination)
  • Mini design board (foam core + flannel) to organize units
  • Best Press starch (prevents stretching during assembly)

The Lazy Quilter’s Pressing Flow:

  • Sew a seam ? immediately press (no piling up!)
  • Use the “hover and steam” method for seams:
  • No dragging = no distortion
  • Faster than full-on pressing
  • Twirl seams open with a chopstick (no fingernail damage)

Confession: I once timed myself—this shaved 2 hours off a queen-size quilt.