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The Nazca lines are a group of mysterious and seemingly unex-plainable lines and zoomorphic figures that are etched into the Nazca desert of Peru. Drawn by the pre-Inca civilization of the Naza people, they are believed to have been drawn around 400-650 AD. They were initially discovered by Torribio Mejia Xesspe, a Peruvian archaeologist in 1927, however, Spanish Explorer Pedro Cieza de Leon wrote about the famed lines during a 1553 expedition. The lines have long baffled histo-rians and scientists because the purpose of the lines remain un-clear. The most plausible theories include astronomical guides, lines in honor of the solstices, or irriga-tion canals. However, conspiracy theories point to more “exciting” possibilities: UFO’s and aliens. Fun to imagine, but probably not. However, what is intriguing is that an ancient civilization could pro-duce such large and accurate drawings without modern survey-ing equipment. Armed with simple wooden stakes, the ancient peo-ple set out to carve these figures in just a matter of days. Scholar and historian Joe Nickell of the University of Kentucky was able to replicate the wooden stakes and able to reproduce some of the lines to a praiseworthy extent.
evidence that these ancient peo-ple did not rely on anything more than these stakes to draw the lines, making it all the more fasci-nating. The lines have lasted well over 1,000 years, largely untouched, thanks to the constant climate of the desert and lack of rain. How-ever, with a global shift in the environment, scientists are con-cerned that the lines will not survive if heavy rainfall occurs.
If you want to learn more about the mysterious Nazca lines, there are various documentaries and articles online or at your local library!
—A.Orman
Source:Wikipedia
Volume 1 , Issue 6
TH E MY S T E R I O U S NA Z C A LI N E S
May 5th-9th, 2014
This week at Nizhoni Ac-celerated Academy:
This week’s National Days
Monday-Cartoonist Day
Tuesday–Beverage Day
Wednesday-TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
Thursday-Coconut Cream Pie Day
Friday-Lost Sock Memorial Day
Have a great week, everyone!
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :
Nazca Lines 1
Trivia 2
Nizhoni Serial 3
Dogs as Friends 4
Science Corner 5
Ask Vinny 6
Mother’s Day 7-8
NAA NEWS
T H E A R T O F B A S K E T W E AV I N G Thomas Yellowhair, native of Tuba City, Arizona, showcased his talent and love of traditional basket weaving during an exclu-sive presentation to the Nizhoni Accelerated Academy. Yellowhair has been weaving baskets in the traditional method since he was 14, triggered in response to his peers not having an interest in the Navajo lifestyle. Throughout his presentation, he graced us
with traditional songs and knowl-edge, hoping to instill a sense of inspiration and curiosity amongst our students. Yellowhair’s pas-sion was evident—his baskets and other crafts were finished with perfection. He also restores an-tique baskets, dating to the time of the Long Walk. His other pas-sion in moccasin making. You can request a custom basket or moc-casins for your special occasion
(plus support a local artist and dying art at the same time!) by contacting him at (928) 401-7593.
An aerial view of one of the many animal figures.
Special Mother’s Day Edition!
All across the state of Arizona, students prepare year-round for what is the “ACT” of high school exams—the AIMS test. AIMS, or the Arizona Instrument to Meas-ure Standards, is a test administered to assess a student’s skills against state standards. Standards are what educa-tors refer to when teaching a subject. In other words, a 10th grade teacher will not teach 8th grade material because there is a certain standard, or criteria, that students must meet. Why so much emphasis on the AIMS though? Well, it’s not just students that the AIMS looks at, believe it or not. A student body’s performance can say a lot about teachers—are they teaching what they need to be teaching? Is the school providing enough help or resources? Basically, it’s like a snapshot of the school, and it can affect something called AYP.
What is AYP? Think of your school as a mini-corporation. Everyone who works in the school must perform because they will be “evaluated.” The end result is a school report card called Annual Yearly Performance. Depending on the results of the AIMS, the school will be given a grade, A-F. Aside from a school meeting AYP, the preparation students take into the leading months before the AIMS pro-vides valuable skills that will transfer into the years beyond high school. When preparing for tests, experts recommend you study everyday in a structured setting for at least one hour. Furthermore, you should read at least 30 minutes a day. Reading academi-cally challenging material is a sure fire way to boost brain power and vocabu-lary. Reading magazines and gossip columns do not count towards “reading.”
Another suggestion experts advise to is start your own vocabulary journal. Whenever you come across a word you do not know, write it down in your vocabulary journal, define it, and try and use it in everyday language. One more pointer that has proven effective is 30 minutes of exercise a day. This increases brain power, en-ergy, and reduces anxiety. So, although the AIMS is a stressful exam, prepare yourself in the months leading up to the exam. Don’t procras-tinate. Seniors, your diploma counts on this exam. The AIMS is being replaced next year, however, the basic princi-ples remain the same. So begin early, don’t be afraid of a test—it’s a piece of paper. Envelope yourself in school and everything your teachers have to offer. Go to the li-brary. Read a book. Take a study buddy. Make flashcards. Do what it takes to help yourself and your school achieve the best!
drive up to Wiscon-sin, then you can be a part of the Lumberjack World Championships! Held each summer during July, the contest features pro, amateur, and novice competitions in the events of wood chopping, log rolling, pole climb-
Who doesn’t enjoy being a lumberjack? The smell of freshly cut wood invokes a sense of nostalgia amongst many of us here on the Rez. Most of us are expert wood choppers, and even if we aren’t we know someone who is. Chopping wood runs in our veins up here! There aren't many wood chopping contests in Arizona, but if you want to take the long
ing, sawing, and the boom run. The event is also featured in the same town as one of the largest pow wows in North America, the Honor the Earth Pow Wow. The events are just 4 days apart.
Want more information on either of these exciting events? Go to www.haywardareachamber.com/events.html for more info.
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Songs Recommended for the Week! Whoop whoop!
AL L AB O U T T H E AIMS TE S T
W O O D C H O P P I N G I S A N O F F I C I A L S P O R T
If the stack falls, it may be rebuilt. Any-
one who completes this challenge in one
minute wins.
Good luck!
Miss Nailene, our in-house DJ, is back with an eclectic mix of music to fit your mood!
1. Wade In Your Water-
Common kinds 2. Living Legends- Never
falling
3. Phora- Still a Kid 4. Jedi Mind Tricks- I
against I
5. Drift Away- Dobie Gray
Did you know?
There are approximately 3
million shipwrecks on the ocean floor, worth billions in value and treasure.
The Hercules Beetle, despite
only weighing 100 grams, can lift 8 kg, making it one of the proportionally strongest animals in the world.
Sea otters hold hands when
they sleep so they don’t drift apart.
If you live to 100 years old you only have lived 5000 weekends, there are only 570 weekends from when you go to kindergarten and graduate from high school.
The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days.
In 2007, an American man named Corey Taylor tried to fake his own death in order to get out of his cell phone contract without paying a fee. It didn’t work.
Want to share? Submit your
trivia to one of our correspondents!
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Of course, Nailene couldn't help but also want to give our readers out there a fun chal-lenge! Play it with your family or friends and decide what the winner will get….and what the loser has to pay! Have fun!
Title: Apple Stacker Challenge Ok, so you must stack five Red Delicious apples on top of each other in one minute!
NAA NEWS
Almost every language uses idioms. Idioms are expressions that are not meant to be taken literally. For example, “it’s raining cats and dogs” does not mean that cats and dogs are falling from the clouds. It means that it is raining quite heavily. But have you ever won-dered where these sayings actually come from? Why do we say “I am feeling under the weather” when we are sick if it has nothing to do with the tempera-ture outside? A casual conversation between two people here at the Nizhoni Acceler-ated Academy prompted our curios-ity to find out more. First of all, idioms are culturally relevant. The common Spanish expression “I’m eating the coco-nut”, meaning, to be deep in thought, would not make sense to
Let’s start with a few common idio-matic expressions and delve into a brief history of each one. We often say “Break a leg!” for good luck. Although the origin of the phrase is
obscure, we do know it is derived from the theater culture in which well wishers would often times say the opposite of what was intended, in order to avoid “jinxing” the per-former.
When someone says “He was dressed to a tea” it means that he or she is dressed very elegantly. The history of this idiom dates to Victo-rian times when prestigious people would gather to drink tea and dis-cuss various “cultured” topics like politics, art, and music. Have you ever heard anyone say “Well, now you know their true col-ors”? It means a person’s real per-
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S T R A N G E B U T W O R T H W H I L E B E A U T Y F I X E S
The Nizhoni Serial: Episode 4 Hemophilia
R E C I P E O F T H E W E E K B Y “ C H E F ” A N T H O N E Y
powder, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tbsp milk. Let the paste sit on your face for 40 minutes. Rinse well! Tumeric is great for acne and brightening skin. 3. China: Soak rice for 20 min-utes. Strain water then use rice to scrub your face. 4. Mexico: Separate egg white from yolk. Use egg whites on face. Leave on for 15 minutes then wash off. Tightens pores.
5. France: Use lemon water for
naturally highlighting your hair. 6. Jamaica: Use 100% pure cold pressed castor oil (sold at most stores in the laxative section—yes, we know…) use on eyelashes and eyebrows every night for hair growth.
We hope you have enjoyed these easy, wallet-friendly beauty fixes!
Every culture has their own beauty rituals. Some might seem unconventional or just downright “weird” but centuries of use have proven that these home remedies really do work! By. A.Orman
1. Mediterranean: Yogurt
facial—apply PLAIN yogurt to your face and let sit for 20 minutes. The lactic acid will brighten your face.
2. India: Apply 1 tbsp tumeric
Surprise at the appearance of the silent helicopter turned to shock, when the students saw that the bilagaana had completely disap-peared. Mr. Henderson, however, was non-plussed. “I hate falling into random vortexes,” he said, then amended “Vortices? Vortixes? Anyway, wher-ever he comes out, I bet his knees will be chizhi.” He walked over to the dozen men who had spilled out of the helicopter, who were formed now in two perfect rows. The way they held their weapons showed how familiar they were with them, but their boots were in perfect condition: jet black and polished so well Hen-derson could see Shiquawhna throw the hacky at Anthoney through the reflection. The agents immediately gathered around, looking uncomfortable, with their hands resting near their taz-ers. For a long time, nobody moved or said anything. Then Shawnrie’s phone buzzed, and the spell was broken. The bus pulled in, parking behind the helicopter, and students emerged, walking toward the en-trance with their heads down, their ipods plugged in, and their phones in their hands. Until they got to the entrance and found the door locked. “Make way for the Count,” one of the soldiers commanded. Abruptly, the men parted ranks, dividing to create an avenue down the middle from the helicopter. A man stepped out. A tall, slender, aristocratic, man, with black hair slicked back over an ashen pale face. He had bright red lips and wore a black and red cloak over an 18th century tuxedo. He walked right up to the students at the entrance of the school, then turned to look at Mr. Henderson, the security, and the students, and smiled.
“Dracula?” “(Stay tuned, Nizhoni Fans, for next week’s exciting episode)
Idiomatic Expressions—The History
upon tricking the other ship into thinking they were allies, they would raise their true “color” or flag, in this case a pirate flag. Lastly, to “hold one’s feet to the fire” is to hold someone accountable. This idiom, al-though rather grim, has it’s roots in the Crusader times, when Crusaders would hold someone’s feet to a fire in order to extract a confession. What idiomatic expressions do you use? To find out more, simple Google “history of idi-oms” and you will find a wealth of information. Language is a powerful tool. Now go put your thinking caps on!
—A.Orman
Source: prideunlimited.com
Make your very own Snickers Bars!
Courtesy of Top Secret Recipes
You have seen countless ads or products that claim to melt fat and boost health levels. Well, scientists have discovered by far the best way to ensure that you don’t become unhealthy or too
heavy. You don’t even need to take a pill (and for the most part is free!). You don’t need to buy fancy gadgets that use technology to build muscle tone or use micro-waves to melt fat. This is not a
supplement that helps you get the most of your food. What is the secret? The secret is good diet and exercise… okay that shouldn’t be a secret but many people act like it is. The truth is if you want anything in life you should be prepared to work for it. Not everybody has great genetics to get a super-model physique or a body
builder body. Walking can be one of the best exercises for health, according to a study by John Hopkins, being sedentary will reduce months of your life just as much as smoking. Sedentary people have more blood clots, thereby reducing blood flow, which leads to high blood pres-sure, coronary disease, anxiety, and depression. It may also in-crease the risk for some cancers. Everybody can benefit with some walking. Jogging is even better. Point being, don’t just sit around. Humans have walked the earth for thousands of years and that is what they were intended to do. Only recently have we built cars to
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TH E DI S C OV E RY TO BE I N G FI T I S FO U N D!
A diagram depicting the 4 elements to help you lead a healthy life. (Google Images)
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A quote by the beloved Mahatma Gandhi goes “You can judge the
morality of a nation by the way the society treats its animals.” Count-less studies have shown that dogs—and all other ani-mals—do in fact have feelings. They have a sense of
unfairness, longing, love, compas-sion, and loneliness. They dream as we do, seek shelter from the cold as we do, and generally want nothing more than to please people.
The next time you see a stray, practice good karma and do a
It happens many times-- just Google the phrase “dog saves” and hun-dreds of queries with head-lines such as “Dog saves Baby from abu-sive Baby Sitter”, “Dog saves owner by Detecting Cancer”, or “Dog saves Elderly Owner by detecting Carbon Mon-oxide”. There was also the story of a woman running in a canyon who fell and broke her hip. Luckily her dog ran to her and led search teams to her. Dog truly is man-kind’s best friend.
good deed by giving it some water or some food. Lead by example, and others will follow.
Summer time is coming up and homeless animals will be suffering in the heat. Please don’t chain up your dog with no access to shade, food, or water.
How do you feel about the mistreat-ment of animals? Do you think that Tuba City’s citizens can do more to help out? What steps will you take to ensure that all the citizens—people and animals alike—are treated kindly?
Just a thought...
R. Nez & A. Orman
W E A T H E R F O R T U B A C I T Y , A Z
D O G S A R E T R U L Y M A N K I N D ’ S B E S T F R I E N D
Have a question for Vinny?
You can submit your question by email to [email protected] or you can drop it
off in the Ask Vinny box in the front office at Nizhoni Acceler-ated Academy. All questions are confi-
dential until posted. No names will be revealed.
Gemini: (May 21 - Jun 20): Not the best days for romance and love. You are in a mindset that is more on a quiet level. Private matters and specific prob-lems are deep in your thoughts now. Take your time to try figuring them out. Look to the past and look deep within you for the an-swers you so desperately desire to find. Be careful in wasting time on issues that no longer hold precedence however. You don’t want to spin your wheels on a turned-over cart.
Taurus: (Apr 20 - May 20): Grab it and run with it, initiate discussions, look at yourself and what you do for others around you, get back in touch with peo-ple. Now is not the time to stay at bay. Work on your relationship goals and be adamant about what you really want. Be careful though, don’t go over the top with it. You don’t want to seem ob-sessed. The best and most beau-tiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
Cancer: (Jun 21 - Jul 22):
You are doing excellent in profes-sional spheres as well as in the social limelight. It’s just hard to say whether or not you’ll enjoy the extra spicy dynamic in your relationship adventures. It’s either incredibly arousing or insanely annoying. Regardless, it may not be easy to keep your expectations within the realm of reality. Listen to others around you with as much enthusi-asm and passion and you’ll only intensify what is already predomi-nant for you.
Pisces: (Feb 19 - Mar 20): Your social ability is beaming now. Take it to the fullest limits. You’ll surprise even yourself in how wonder-fully brilliant and confident you can be. Sexuality and fantasy is more dra-matic, dreamier and even crazy this week. First love is only a little foolish-ness and a lot of curiosity. The mo-ment you have in your heart this ex-traordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed.
Aries: (Mar 21 - Apr 19): While your mind is more on your practi-cal side this week and not so much in the love and romance department, your money situation will weigh heavily in your thoughts, how you can make a better income, what new ideas may come about if you passionately pursue them, how you will best go about reach-ing your goals you desire. While pursuing those monetary ideas, it is ok to go after those desires that are more on the romantic side of things as long as they aren’t too outlandish or eccentric.
Aquarius: (Jan 20 - Feb 18): Enjoy a highly sensitive and emo-tional mind this week. You’ll feel a heightened sense of absorption in the things you do and think. A lover, a good friend and even home and family, they will all be your focus more so than normal. If it is not necessary then try to prolong key decisions and put it off to another day when your mind is more practi-cal.
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Leo: (July 23-Aug 22): Take this opportunity to develop your career. Improve your profession and this will, in turn, enhance your love life. Don’t concentrate too much on the romantic corners of your life right now. You’re likely to be sought out for ad-vice whether it is an important matter or merely an opinion. You’re likely to steer away from idle conversation and that may appear to others as being too blunt in what you say and even do. Try to gear away from negativity. Even though you’ll feel that it is necessary, it may be the only downfall for you.
Virgo: (Aug 23-Spe 22) : You tend to become bored with the routine everyday tasks and ideals you are accustomed to. You feel ready to stretch out for something bigger, higher and on a much more intellectual level. Your desires are not being quenched and you are willing to go above and beyond to find out how to do so. Perhaps you’ll need to reach out to that certain some-one from far, far away to come back into your life.
Libra: (Sept 23-Oct 22): You tend to be so much more in tune with others needs and desires this week. You pick up on signals that are normally very subtle and interpret them to be just what it should be interpreted as. Use this quality to your advantage. Plan some financial invest-ments, gear yourself toward some specific goals, look toward a love affair you’ve been pondering. The sensitivity that was previously felt will seem to be very approachable for you now.
Scorpio: (Oct 23-Nov 21) : You are meticulous about your decision making this week look-ing at the good, bad and ugly sides before making that final decision whether it involves your career, your home life or dating. You feel the need to leave noth-ing out, including how it will affect others around you. This along with your need to take opposing view points into consideration will definitely affect the conclusions you desire.
Sagittarius: (Nov 22-Dec 21): While tidying up things in your life, it is also a good time to make that appointment for a health check up, buy those extra vitamins and try finding ways to improve the little things in your life. It will all make a big impact on the overall picture for you, making things more attractive for you and about you for the ones around you. Then, perhaps that romance in the works will fall better into place for you when it comes time to pursue it further.
Capricorn: (Dec 22-Jan 19): Be the center of attention. He/she will finally notice you if they haven’t already. It is your turn to be the sexual predator with your creativity and your sense of humor. The ro-mantic in you is predominant. Feel the chemistry between you and your lover. Let it fester and then grab a hold of it. Be creative, play games, get crazy and fall in love once again. Surround yourself with like minded people and you will reap the bene-fits.
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WE E K LY HO RO S C O P E S Mr. Nez’s Math and Science Corner
This isn’t exactly Mr. Nez but, you know...we needed a schnazzy
picture.
Q: If the world was flat, how long would the world be?
A: the surface area of the earth is 196.9 million miles or 510 million km square. If the earth was flat and in a square like Minecraft it would be 14 million miles or 22.5 million km in both di-rections. The Minecraft world is just about 1000 meters for PC which means the world would be 510,000 times larger than the map in Minecraft for PC. Also planes could not fly the shortest route so if the edge began in the pacific ocean you would have to fly much further to get to Japan. Also it would be day at the same time every-where so you could call your buddy in the middle east noon your time and his. An-other myth is that Columbus tried to prove the earth was round, sorry Aristotle 2500 years ago knew the radius of the earth. Magellan also said “But I know the Earth is round, for I have seen the shadow on the moon and I have more faith in a shadow than (ideas of the time). You cannot directly compare sizes of spheres , cubes and sheets for a great video watch this <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lR7s1Y6Zig>
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Dear Vinny,
I am dating a guy but he is keeping it a secret from everyone. His Facebook status even says “single.” Should I ask him why this is?
—Unofficial Girl
Dear Unofficial Girl,
YES...ask him why he is keeping it on the DL (down low). If you two really love each other he would go public with it. Trust me, been there, done that and it was a mistake. Don’t let it slip through!
Dear Vinny,
My little boy Vincent looks just like me, except he is athletic and I am not and he is black and I am white. How is this possible?
—Unsure
Dear Unsure,
About father and son bonding: color is not an issue. Knowing that no matter what color his skin is he will always be equal on the inside.
Dear Vinny,
I am being teased and bullied a lot. My teachers don’t seem to notice and my parents don’t think it’s serious. I’m afraid to go to school. What should I do?
—Insecure
Dear Insecure,
Well my friend, sounds like they have your back to the wall. Since parents and teachers don’t want to take action it’s time you stand up for yourself. Don’t let them push you down. Fight back—it’ll tell everyone not to mess with you! Bullies are a lot smaller than you are on the inside. Although fighting is something I would think twice about, you are all alone so bite back!
A S K VI N N Y
We will work each day to enhance the quality of discipline in our school and to provide ourselves the highest level of quality education in a safe, clean, and positive environment.
P.O. Box 67 Tuba City, AZ 86045
Tel: (928) 283-1070
Director: Mr. Henry Henderson, M.Ed. Administrative Assistant: Ms. Belinda Badonie Staff: Mr. J oseph Blodgett, Ms. Annabella
Borromeo, Ms. Adriana Orman, Mr. Ernest Peyketewa
Our friend Shiquawhna Begay really loves to draw! He has submitted several pieces of art. Here is his latest drawing! Thank you!
Unconventional Mother’s Day Ideas Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday of every May in the United States. Mother’s Day fist came about in 1908 when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in West Virginia. She then campaigned to make it an official, national holiday. It was formally recognized in 1914. (Wikipedia)
Stumped? Don’t want to give your mom the same old boring gift? Want to give her something more meaningful that will last? Look no further, we are here to provide you with outlets to expand your creativity! We have compiled a list of possible resources and ideas for you to make Mother’s Day 2014 a day that your dear mother will cherish. For Starters: 1. Write a poem 2. Write a song 3. Create a scrapbook of your family, with her as the main focus 4. Paint a picture 5. Make your own “coupons” for a massage, foot rub, evening off, etc. 6. Watch old home videos with her 7. Surprise her by cleaning your entire house or yard with your siblings then have dinner ready 8. Make her proud by working hard in school 9. Don’t forget Mother’s Day 10. Say I LOVE YOU Now for some inspiration courtesy of Pinterest.com (if you aren’t already pinning, we don’t know what’s wrong with you)
Take a jar and fill with long matches. Wrap outside with some thin craft rope and attach a mes-sage like one above. Give with a candle.
Cute breakfast idea with a bagel, bacon, and straw-berries cut as hearts.
Mother’s Day Coupons
Take old mason jars and put your favorite plant or seeds. Place in a distressed wooden box for an added effect.
Mother’s Day Ideas Continued
A mason jar filled with Hershey’s kisses and scrabble letters to spell out Mom.
Yet another mason jar idea. Fill with folded pink and red papers each with a different reason you love her. Good for 365 days!
Lemon Scrub She’ll feel like she just left the Spa!
Here is a recipe for a natural, DIY (do it yourself) sugar scrub. Your mom (and you) will love the fresh, lemony scent. Your skin will be exfoliated and amazing silky and smooth afterwards! Great as a gift for friends, too! You will need: 1 cup sugar (Great Value brand or anything from Bashas’ will do) 1-2 medium lemons 1/4 cup olive oil Mason Jar (or old, washed out spaghetti sauce jar—hey, reuse things!) Use labels, tags, or craft ribbon to make it look pretty. Grater Here’s what to do: 1. Grate some of the lemon rind (about 2 tablespoons). Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine sugar and olive oil. Mix. 3. Cut the lemons, squeeze juice into sugar and olive oil mix. 4. Combine the rind of the lemon into the mix. 5. Pour contents into a jar. 6. Voila! You now have your own lemon scrub!
Not a fan of crafts? Are you more of a card person? If you want to support a great cause, go to
www.etsy.com/shop/tangerinepaper Cards are being sold by 3 year old Aubrey Castro who
has leukemia, a devastating type of cancer. Cards are $5 and 100% of pro-ceeds go to funding research for Pediatric cancer research.
