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	<description>simple organic beauty with style</description>
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		<title>Most Loved DIY Beauty Recipes</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/most-loved-diy-beauty-recipes</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/most-loved-diy-beauty-recipes#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:57:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural preservatives]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Based on the statistics, your emails, and comments, I wanted to share the most loved DIY beauty recipes on Minimalist Beauty so far.  When I began this blog I decided that I wanted to make 80% of my cosmetics.  At the time I had a large amount of debt and realized that so much of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Natural&#8221; Co-Wash &amp; Leave-In Conditioners</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/natural-co-wash-leave-in-conditioners</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/natural-co-wash-leave-in-conditioners#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[co-washing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curly hair care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earthly Delight Conditioner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural hair conditioner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no-poo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[product review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been testing a few natural conditioners that work well with a no-poo hair regimen, co-washing, and specifically the Curly Girl Method.  One thing that I did learn during this process is that the ingredients that make a conditioner different from a moisturizing lotion is that conditioners contain fatty alcohols, quaternary ammonium salts, and hydrolyzed [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
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		<title>First Position</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/first-position</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/first-position#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 20:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Creativity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ballet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dance inspiration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[First Position]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sundance Film Select Documentary]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I finally went to a matinee showing of the Sundance Film Select documentary First Position.  I&#8217;ve been wanting to see this film since seeing the preview during the viewing of the documentary Pina. The intense journey of six young dancers and their struggles, sacrifies, and triumphs are explored and beautifully portrayed on their road [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Threads 4 Thought &amp; Vintage</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/threads-4-thought-vintage</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/threads-4-thought-vintage#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spring fashion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Threads 4 Thought]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage and consignment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage jewelry]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7663</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve finally forced myself to get back into color.  I don&#8217;t know what it is about the colder months that has me wearing so much black, yet even after writing Saying No More Black, It&#8217;s Spring! last year, I did it again this year.  To refresh my spring/summer wardrobe I picked up a few bright [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/mandarin-nutmeg-lip-balm</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/mandarin-nutmeg-lip-balm#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 16:09:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Makeup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[annatto root powder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diy lip balm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mountain Rose Herbs]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This weekend I created a mango butter based lip balm following the Mandarin Nutmeg Lip Balm recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs.  Lip balms are probably one of the easiest natural cosmetics to make.  I find that they can sometimes double as hand salves or even super emollient butters for dry irritated skin by using soothing [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>DIY Herbal Infused Apple Cider Vinegar</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-herbal-infused-apple-cider-vinegar</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-herbal-infused-apple-cider-vinegar#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 22:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apple cider vinegar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal insfused oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbs for skin and hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural hair care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural skin care]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7629</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lately I&#8217;ve been using more and more herbs in my skin and hair care recipes.  Herbs add healing value and nutrients to DIY beauty products.  Infusing apple cider vinegar for DIY skin and hair care recipes is a great way to provide those extra healing benefits. I infuse herbs into apple cider vinegar the same [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Be Still</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/be-still</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/be-still#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 23:44:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Minimalist Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minimalist lifestyle]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7616</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My definition of a minimalist lifestyle is decluttering, living with less, using non-toxic beauty products, and creating an overall eco-friendly lifestyle that supports the planet.  One of the most challenging aspects of this lifestyle for me is doing less.  I am a very motivated, goal oriented woman who sometimes behaves like a multitasking machine versus [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>AZUHA sterling silver feathers &amp; turquoise earrings GIVEAWAY</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/azuha-sterling-silver-feathers-turquoise-earrings-giveaway</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/azuha-sterling-silver-feathers-turquoise-earrings-giveaway#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Extra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[azuha]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giveaway]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7533</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I wanted to thank everyone who participated in the Minimalist Beauty Poll and begin our first giveaway since reading all of your generous feedback.  To participate in this giveaway simply share with us your favorite natural skin and/or hair product and why.  Leave your answer in the comments below. The winner will be randomly chosen [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>13</slash:comments>
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		<title>7 Steps To Consoling Dry Skin</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/7-steps-to-consoling-dry-skin</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/7-steps-to-consoling-dry-skin#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MyChelle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural skin care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Suki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tamanu oil]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wheat germ oil]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7506</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[My approach to soothing any skin condition is to work on it from the inside out.  I also think that it is important to determine if the cosmetics that you are currently using may be contributing to possible skin problems.  By eliminating irritating cosmetics, replacing them with products that nourish the skin, while making a [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/7-steps-to-consoling-dry-skin/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
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		<title>Best Loved Los Angeles Vegetarian Restaurants</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/best-loved-los-angeles-vegetarian-restaurants</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/best-loved-los-angeles-vegetarian-restaurants#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Euphoria Loves Rawvolution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[favorite vegan/vegetarian restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Los Angeles vegetarian restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Native Foods Cafe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paru's Indian Vegetarian Restaurant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Food Daily]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vegan Express]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veggie Grill]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7486</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One thing that I love about living in a big city is the fantastic selection of vegetarian restaurants.  Los Angeles has a pretty large selection of vegetarian restaurants, and also vegetarian friendly restaurants.  There is nothing more freeing as a vegetarian than going out to eat, and looking at the menu knowing that you can [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/best-loved-los-angeles-vegetarian-restaurants/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>5</slash:comments>
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		<title>Happy Belated Earth Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/happy-belated-earth-day</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/happy-belated-earth-day#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Minimalist Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying bulk foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying local and organic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[limiting plastic and packaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minimalist lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recycling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[redesigning and reinveinting clothing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[simple living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sustainable living]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7474</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although yesterday was Earth Day, I believe that everyday should be earth day.  I desire to do environmental awareness through performance art, yet the best place to always begin for now is my own life first.  Minimalist living is definitely the perfect beginning! I recently read an article stating that recycling plastics takes more energy [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Vintage Lovers</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/vintage-lovers</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/vintage-lovers#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Style]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eco-friendly fashion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ModCloth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage lovers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vintage style]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7453</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Vintage clothing has that unique one of a kind eclectic vibe that today&#8217;s trendy pieces just can&#8217;t touch.  My grandmother used to buy vintage ensembles for me when I was in middle school.  I had a very limited personal style at the time, mainly wearing jeans, tees, and page boy hats.  I never could really [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/vintage-lovers/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
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		<title>Minimalist Beauty Tip #4&#8211;Mini Mascaras &amp; Green Packaging</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/minimalist-beauty-tip-4-mini-mascaras-green-packaging</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/minimalist-beauty-tip-4-mini-mascaras-green-packaging#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:11:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Makeup]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7394</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the article Cosmetics Expire!! I discuss the expiration dates of makeup items.  If you are like me, I can never finish certain makeup items by the expiration date.  Mascara is the one cosmetic that should be replaced every three months.  The truth is there is so much more mascara left in regular size mascara [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Lady-Comp&#8211;The Fertility Monitor</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/lady-comp-the-fertility-monitor</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/lady-comp-the-fertility-monitor#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[birth planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertility monitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lady-Comp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ovulation predictor]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7275</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lady-Comp is a fertility monitor designed in Germany with a dual purpose; a natural way for pregnancy planning or prevention completely free of hormones and side effects. When I came across this amazing device, I knew that I had to share it with you. When it comes to pregnancy planning or prevention, we can now [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/lady-comp-the-fertility-monitor/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>11</slash:comments>
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		<title>Minimalist Beauty Makeover</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/minimalist-beauty-makeover</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/minimalist-beauty-makeover#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:54:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Extra]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=7111</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Minimalist Beauty is going under construction this weekend.  I am very excited for the new changes, and I am looking forward to sharing it with you.  There may be moments where you may not be able to access the blog, yet it will be back in full effect Monday, April 16.  I hope that you [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/minimalist-beauty-makeover/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>6</slash:comments>
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		<title>Which Is More Important To You? Time or Money?</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/which-is-more-important-to-you-time-or-money</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/which-is-more-important-to-you-time-or-money#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Minimalist Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[daily thought]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minimalist lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[time vs. money]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=6960</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been doing a lot of juggling lately between new projects and commitments, as well as working on consistent personal goals and dreams.  So much of what I do is sometimes determined upon meeting financial goals and of course paying bills.  Whether you work for yourself or a company, it appears that if you really [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>No &#8216;Poo Curly Hair Care &amp; New Thoughts on Co-Washing</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/no-poo-curly-hair-care-new-thoughts-on-co-washing</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/no-poo-curly-hair-care-new-thoughts-on-co-washing#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[co-washing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conditioner only method]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curly girl method]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[curly hair care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[deep conditioner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flaxseed gel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal hair rinse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural hair care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[natural oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[no-poo hair method]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tightly curly method]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/?p=6904</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of this year I decided to start wearing my natural curl pattern versus always setting my hair in braids.  I read the 2nd edition of Curly Girl&#8211;The Handbook by Lorraine Massey in one day, and revamped my hair care completely.  Prior to this change I was using only DIY herbal and botanical [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>21</slash:comments>
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		<title>DIY Skin Hair &amp; Body Mist</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-skin-hair-body-mist</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-skin-hair-body-mist#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:26:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[DIY]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calendula]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calendula for healthy skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catnip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catnip hair conditioner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catnip tea for split ends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healing tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbal infusion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[herbs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skin hair & body mist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Creating refreshing beauty mists are as simple as making tea.  Most flower herbs should only be steeped to preserve their healing benefits.  The beauty mist that I recently created was with two of my favorite herbs:  catnip and calendula. Catnip, also called catmint, is part of the mint family yet includes the leaf and flower [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pure Aloe Vera</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pure aloe vera is healing for the body inside and out.  I use aloe vera in almost all of my skin and hair care recipes, and also as the base in some of my smoothies.  I have always purchased aloe vera juice or inner fillet from either the grocery store or from Mountain Rose Herbs, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Sexy Halter Batik Sundress</title>
		<link>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-sexy-halter-batik-sundress</link>
		<comments>http://www.minimalistbeauty.com/diy-sexy-halter-batik-sundress#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dawn Michelle</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[batik fabric]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DIY summer dress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIY sundress]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[halter dress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[minimalist fashion]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After my ballet class yesterday I decided to do something with the yard of batik fabric that I bought during my last Azuha supply pickup.  One yard of material isn&#8217;t much to work with but I ended up creating a beautiful sundress without wasting any of the material or having any to spare.  I don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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