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Our Homemade Lavender-Lemongrass Body Wash What do you put on your body every day? By the time I’ve finished my morning routine I’ve used shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, toner, moisturizer and sunscreen for my face, and lotion for my body. Somehow, it took me close to a year before I started wondering what the heck was actually in those bottles in my shower. Isn't it odd that we’ve become so conscious of what we put inside our bodies, and somehow managed not to give any thought about what we were putting on them? All of that changed a few weeks ago when a friend recommended The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database which rates products according to the chemicals they contain and how harmful they are.Body Scrub - Martha Stewart Crafts by Material
You need only four ingredients to make these moisturizing exfoliants. You need only four ingredients to make these moisturizing exfoliants. The base can be made from either Epsom salts or sugar, depending on whether you want a large or fine grain. Color the scrubs with shades that are in keeping with some of the scents you use -- pink with grapefruit, for example, or green with eucalyptus. Makes about 2 1/3 cups.
25 clever ideas to make life easier
Posted on November 01, 2011 in Bed, Bath & Kitchen , Decor & Furniture , Organise & Personalise by Simone Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had!
You might want to make your own soap because you want to avoid some of the common chemical ingredients in store-bought soap, or because it saves money, or just for the fun of mixing your own scents and molding them into decorative shapes.
14 Homemade soap recipes : Bohemian Revolution
Craft Tutorials
Craft tutorials are sorted by whether or not they are appropriate for kids or adults and also by type (Adult, Kid's Crafts, Recycled, Holidays, Seasons). For example, if you look in the Kid's Crafts category, you will see ALL kid's craft projects on this site. However, go below the main categories and you will see the different subcategories (i.e. Halloween, cardboard tube crafts, home decor, etc). You can view tutorials just be type using those categories if you wish to narrow your choices.
Humans aren't the only ones that can enjoy the many uses for white distilled vinegar-even our four-legged friends can benefit. Give your dog a gleaming coat by spraying or rubbing with a solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar to 1 quart water. As a bonus, you save the cost of an expensive shine product used on show animals. (Works even on a horse!) Keep a dog from scratching its ears by wiping them out regularly with a soft cloth dipped in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
Vinegar Tips - Vinegar uses for your Pets
Tricks every woman should know...Nik The last several are a few of my own I've discovered... Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to pick the little 'stringy things' off of it. That's how the primates do it. Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store.
Everyday tricks everyone should know « Daily Kitten Chat Forum
Make Your Own Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo …
Why spend a lot of money this summer on condiments from the grocery store that are, in most cases, loaded with corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives? It’s easy to make your own ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and more right at home with ingredients you probably already have. Here are a few simple recipes for these favorite summer cookout staples: Homemade Ketchup Ingredients: 1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes in purée 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt
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