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In my "Check This Out" series I spotlight one of my fellow amazing bloggers so that you can enjoy their content too! This time is WhippedGreenGirl and her awesome skin care.

Hey hey, it's another new feature on Mellow Girl! We've really grown a lot lately, haven't we?

Because I see so many amazing women online sharing amazing things, I really want to share that with you guys! That's why I'm going to start featuring some of my favorite fellow-bloggers. These are all cool women who support self-care or relaxation ideas. I wanted to start with one I've really been enjoying, WhippedGreenGirl.com!

Angie over at WhippedGreenGirl is all about natural skincare, which is something you all know I love! She has great DIY skincare tips and ideas, plus a lot of cool reviews of skincare products. I've been enjoying a bunch of her YouTube videos. However, my favorite is definitely this one - Best Fruits For Face Masks.

So you want a quick and easy face mask for your chill night tonight? I tried her  face mask recipe at the end of this video for you. She was right, it felt wonderful! This has started a trend on my spa days. Such a quick self-care idea; you just add honey and blended fruit together for a fresh facial. I also tried adding banana to another face mask I was making (as she recommends in the video), and my skin loved it. It's an easy idea, and like she says, who doesn't have some bananas or cucumbers laying around in search of a purpose?

Check the video out above. I know you'll love her skincare tips! Plus check out her website for more great skincare recipes!

Side note : If you want to get some fresh, spring-y fruit for this face mask, try shopping through Amazon Fresh and they'll bring the groceries right to your door! That's how I stocked up to try this. Click this link to get a free trial, on me!

What do you think of our new feature? How did your face mask work out? If you enjoyed this post, please like and share! Follow me on social media for more like this, or subscribe to my newsletter and get my guide to free self-care! Stay mellow girls!

Our February book + bath pairing inspiration. Recipe at the end for a Warming Cinnamon Bath, plus a free copy of this month's book.

This special edition monthly blog post highlights a favorite book along with a seasonal bath recipe. Read to the bottom for a free copy of this month's book (plus many, many more).

Something about winter always makes me go back to Little Women. And I reread it almost every year. That's why it seemed doubly fitting for my first edition of Book + Bath.

Little Women begins one December, with four flawed girls sitting around the fireplace sewing and meditating on their problems. Thus begins a sweet, heartbreaking novel of these sisters growing and learning what it means to be women during and after the Civil War.

"“The four sisters sat knitting away in the twilight while the December snow fell quietly without, and the fire crackled cheerfully within.” - Louisa May Alcott, Little Women"

Louisa May Alcott originally wrote Little Women in two parts, but most copies published today unite them. You'll feel a large shift in both time and tone in the middle of the book. The prose in of itself is charming. But, to me, the best part of this book is Marmee, the girls' mother. She is truly an example of womanhood. Her gentle and loving guidance is something every girl could use.

I will warn you though, this book is achingly sad in places. It's the perfect novel for a snow day or weekend in, because you won't want to put it down.

It may have been written over a hundred years ago, but the problems and anxieties of the March sisters feel very relevant to today. I always come away from this book feeling powerful and energized; if Jo March can get through all that, so can I.

And the perfect accompaniment to the book that seems made for cold February days? The Warming Cinnamon Bath. I love drawing this bath on snowy days. It's easy, invigorating, and leaves you feeling cozy. Couples well with a hot toddy or mulled wine.

Warming Cinnamon Bath Soak Recipe

1 teaspoon honey

3 tablespoons coconut oil

1 teaspoon baking soda

8 cinnamon sticks, or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg tied in a cheesecloth

Combine the honey, coconut oil, and baking soda in a bowl. Add to hot bath as water runs. After it's dissolved, add the cinnamon sticks or cheesecloth to the bath. Light your favorite cinnamon candle and enjoy while reading your book.

Now, as promised, a free copy of the book of the month! Simply click here to try a 30 day trial of Kindle Unlimited. Little Women is (of course) available, but there are thousands of other great books you can check out too! You can read on your Kindle or on any mobile device using the free app.

I hope this Book + Bath pairing adds a little sunshine to your winter day. Don't forget to comment, share, and follow us on social media! How did the recipe work out for you? What's your favorite part of Little Women? I'd love to chat with ya about it!