so yummy and easy to make. also great for the little ones to handle their “own” tacos. 😀
the variations are limitless!
so yummy and easy to make. also great for the little ones to handle their “own” tacos. 😀
the variations are limitless!
Coconut oil is one of nature’s true miracles. It’s great for beautifying skin and hair, preventing premature aging, aiding weight loss, preventing heart disease, cancer and diabetes and providing immune support.
http://www.revitaliseyourhealth.com/25-magical-things-to-make-with-coconut-oil/
Today, I tackle a subject that no one really wants to talk about- body odor. More importantly, I will tackle it naturally. Chances are, you’ve probably experienced body odor at some point. I am posting this because it was a touchy subject for me for a long time, and I’m hoping my (embarrassing) plight might be able to help someone!
Eating a good diet and drinking enough water can really cut down the odor, but sometimes you need something else. Sure, the conventional antiperspirants work great, if you don’t mind infusing your armpits with cancer causing aluminum, but for those of us who have sought a more natural option, you may have noticed that the pickings are rather slim. There are a lot of natural deodorants out there, it’s just that, well… most of them don’t work well. I say this from experience, as a woman who has been pregnant four times in the last 5 years (pregnancy increases sweat) and worked out through the pregnancies.
So what to do? Sweat like a horse or get Alzheimers and breast cancer? Is there no other option? Fortunately, there is! Unfortunately, it takes more time than going to the store, but it lasts a lot longer and is a whole lot healthier! In my pursuit of healthy armpits, I finally found a recipe that works and is still healthy. This is after trying every natural variation I could find (which didn’t work or caused a rash) and after several very failed attempts at making it.
I did find in the process that pure baking soda or plain coconut oil work pretty well, so if you aren’t into making your own, maybe try that. Both of the recipes below work really well. I prefer the softness of the first recipe, but if you don’t have shea butter lying around, the second recipe works just as well.
I present to you:
http://wellnessmama.com/1523/how-to-make-natural-deodorant-beating-the-b-o-with-natural-deo/
The recipe is simple, the result is even better. It cleans your dishes and there won’t be a residue left in the dishwasher.
What could be better.
http://www.hometalk.com/1412978/homemade-dishwasher-detergent-for-spot-free-dishes?se=fol&tk=g5crv2
Grate 1/3 bar of ZOTE Soap over large pot or saucepan…
Stir or shake before each use, as it will continue to gel. I keep a long handle spoon or stick blender (I have 2) in my laundry room, so I can stir as needed
I use about 1/3 cup of detergent per load. If I need to, I add liquid bleach in the normal amount (for whites) or oxy for colours.
Cost?
Your prices will vary according to where you live and what store you shop.
I don’t like all the chemicals in it, so I use ZOTE. You can also use a bar of ivory soap, but will need to use the ENTIRE bar.
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Look for my post on homemade fabric softener