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I have recently fallen in love with homemade sugar scrubs. Over the summer, I have made several batches of DIY body scrub using items from my kitchen pantry, and things I've found at the dollar store. This week, I'm ready to join the fall festivities, and I've mixed up a batch of Spiced Apple Cider Sugar Scrub. I tested it out this morning, and I smell spicy, tart, and delicious, and my skin has never felt this smooth! I posted the recipe and instructions in my column over at eBay, so go check it out: [spiced apple cider sugar scrub recipe]

I found almost all the ingredients for this recipe at the dollar store! Just head to the grocery store for coconut oil (or substitute any oil you have on hand). Oh, and everything in this recipe is edible, so you can eat it if you want... just sayin'!

Project Materials:

• Cane sugar, $1
• Spiced Apple Cider Mix, $1
• Cinnamon, on hand or $1
• Coconut Oil, on hand
• Swing-top container, $1

Total cost: $3 and up

A few weeks ago, I shared a cute spray paint makeover on some dollar store pumpkins, and today I have another project from the same great blog, Up to Date Interiors. This time, the project is transforming dollar store faux leaves into a pretty decorator garland, using the magic of (you guessed it) -- spray paint! Find the instructions here: [painted fall leaves garland]

Project Materials:

• Faux fall leaves, $1 and up
• Spray paint, white and copper, on hand or about $3 a can*
• Needle & thread, on hand

Total cost: $7 and up

*I do NOT recommend buying the $1 spray paint - it covers poorly so you have to paint multiple coats, and it just never looks that good. Much better use of your money to buy a decent quality spray paint instead!

I am frequently asked how Ron Swanson would weigh in on this election. I was able to contact a source close to Ron and here is the result: pic.twitter.com/2A0JWEgpgu

— Nick Offerman (@Nick_Offerman) October 14, 2016

This week is giving me all the Parks and Recreation nostalgia. ICYMI, earlier this week it was officially Treat Yo Self 2016 on October 13th, and now Ron Swanson himself is finally sounding off on the presidential election. Actor Nick Offerman took to Twitter after speaking with “a source close to Ron” (wink wink) and outlined exactly all of the reasons why Ron would favor one candidate over another in the election. Or he’d just write someone else in, which sounds more like Ron to me.

• Speaking of the election, the Orange is the New Black cast has also landed on one side most decisively. (via The Daily Dot)
• Reese Witherspoon and Robin Wright are among those teaming up to produce an upcoming television series based on an upcoming book which chronicles the lives of several of the First Ladies of the United States, from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama. (via Deadline)
• The first U.S.-based lightsaber academy is opening in San Francisco! If you’ve ever wanted to tap into your inner Jedi (or Sith, we’re not judging), here’s your chance. (via Blastr)
• I guess this is one way to pull off some cross-promotion? Jury’s still out on whether or not this Doctor Strange name-dropping in an episode of General Hospital was actually successful, though. (via io9)
• Arrow is resurrecting a comic book character who used to have his own show. Christopher Chance, aka the Human Target, is coming to the CW series, played by Jessica Jones actor Wil Traval. Previously, he was played by Mark Valley in a short-lived series on Fox. (via Comic Book Resources)

What else did you see today?

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Supergirl‘s back! I’m so happy that I’m finally able to type out those words.

In case you missed it, the season two premiere aired this past Monday (my fellow TMS-er Teresa is back with her awesomely in-depth recaps) and marked the very first full appearance of the Man of Steel as Superman showed up in National City to hang out with his cousin and occasionally lend a hand where needed.

Putting the icing on top of an already delicious cake was the news that the season two premiere ep was the most-watched show in its timeslot on Monday night on the CW, carrying over from its original spot on CBS, with a total of 3 million viewers. (Just to give you an idea, the previous record-holder for the network’s timeslot had been Gossip Girl.)

Towards the tail end of last Monday’s episode, Superman had indicated that he’d be sticking around for a while–and we already know that’ll be one more episode at least. Could the door be open for him to return at any point in the future? I’m not ruling it out. In the meantime, the CW has released a small teaser of this Monday’s ep, and it looks like the Supercousins are settling into the groove of teamwork (even if Martian Manhunter seems to consider it something closer to showboating). Kara might be having a good day stopping crime with her cousin, but we know there’s a formidable enemy lurking out there, waiting to make his move.

What are you all looking forward to from episode two? What are your thoughts on Tyler Hoechlin’s Superman so far? I had mixed feelings initially, but to be honest he’s starting to grow on me. Discuss away in the comments!

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