Quick, Natural, Head-to-Toe Clean Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! Shampoo and body wash, like all synthetic detergents, work equally well in hard and soft water. Soap is WAY better. So here’s your solution: Put 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar in a quart of water and store it in a squeeze bottle. Now here’s your new shower routine: 1. 3. 4. 7 . Isn’t that amazing? If you care to know, it’s two things:1) AC vinegar breaks down any remaining soap residue.2) AC vinegar is acidic and makes the hair scales lay back down. Now, go shave your legs. Ivory Tagged as: chemical-free, frugal living, green living, homemade body products, natural body care
30 Easy And Cuddly DIY Ideas For Recycling Old Sweaters Home Made MRE I have been looking for sometime for a direct replacement for the commercial MRE due to the high price, weight and limited choices in entrees. I first started back in 1983 with a then new vacuum sealing system. This was before retort pouches were widely available and the few that were had a limited variety. I was unhappy with the results I was having with the available choices of food for backpacking trips and started experimenting with my own concoctions. I tried instant rice, instant potatoes etc… I met with varied success but was never really satisfied with what I was coming up with. With all the new advances in packaging and the different choices now available, a homemade "MRE" style food pack can be made for a fraction of the cost of the commercial variety. Besides being expensive (I feel), MRE’s are fully constituted so they are heavy as well as bulky. Over time my criteria evolved and culminated in this current home made MRE. This MRE weighs nearly a pound all by itself!
Homemade Facial If you can EAT it you can WEAR it! I would never have imagined that at 36 years of age women of different ages and ethnicities would stop me to ask what I use on my skin. But over the last few years it happens more and more – heck, once while standing next to the Proactiv acne booth! About 15 months ago I changed my eating habits not intending to improve my complexion just my general health. So yes, eating habits will be reflected through the skin. I devised my own skin regiment and am excited to share it with you now. My Homemade Facial You will need: Method: I rub it all over my face, unless I want to do a full body rub which usually consists of rubbing over my face, throat, shoulders, arms, hands, elbows, legs, knees and tops of my feet. Just three applications per week will totally transform your skin’s appearance and elasticity. Why it works The lemons are high in Vitamin C – the most widely used ingredient in skin care products – which is essential for the synthesis of collagen.
Time for Tea Soap | Cucumbersome Drinking tea is such a lovely ceremony, what with the dainty cups and small spoons and little dishes reserved only for steeped tea bags. The aroma is such a huge part of that experience. Sadly, I’m finding that one can only drink so much tea in a day. I have included a full, rather detailed tutorial for you to make these yourself. You can buy all the materials you need here. which some may think is cheating, but I think it’s fantastic. which has more bergamot than usual. 1. 4. 8. Here are the tags that are available (click here to view and print): Now I’m off to have a cup of tea… Thanks for reading.
Super Easy Hard Lotion Bar Recipe These have been wonderful for my winter dry skin. I used to coat my hands at night with petroleum jelly, because it was the only thing that helped with the dryness. Normal lotion didn’t help much at all, plus I don’t like the fragrance of most lotions, and many have questionable ingredients. Since I do a lot of dishes and wash my hands frequently, these bars have been a godsend. Most homemade lotion recipes involve quite a few ingredients, blenders and more mess than I’d prefer to clean up. I used a recipe from Jo’s Health Corner, a site that I highly recommend. Hard Lotion Bar Recipe Ingredients 1 part each, by weight Melt all ingredients together, pour in molds, let set until hard, unmold, and you’re done! I used plantain infused olive oil, almond oil would probably work nicely as well. Update: Mountain Rose Herbs sells unrefined beeswax tabs for those who need it. Here’s a shot of all the ingredients as they begin to melt. My mold set has a lot of fun shapes. Shea Butter Lotion Bars
Homemade Natural Mouthwash Ever watched the clock hoping you could endure the burn of your mouthwash for a full minute? I have never been able to stand the harsh burn of commercial mouthwash, so after reading about beneficial properties of peppermint essential oil I did what any creative DIY’er would do… set out to make my own. Antibacterial natural mouthwash We strive to create recipes that are easy to make, inexpensive, and effective – this mouthwash is all that and even has antibacterial and antifungal properties to help keep bad breath at bay. Baking soda will settle to the bottom of the jar when not in use, so be sure to shake mouthwash before each use. Feel free to double this recipe for a larger batch. Save money and get better mouthwash A few years ago we paid $3.50 for a liter (nearly 34 ounces) of generic Listerine, and that’s about the lowest price you’ll find. If you were to make a liter of this homemade natural mouthwash it would cost you approximately $1.00 which is $2.50 less than the store bought.
How to Make Books | Pioneer Woman Homeschooling Photos and Post By Emelie Sanders. When Momma takes us to the bookstore we each get a book; sometimes two–it depends on her mood, really. Usually, I take the longest time. I quickly scan the fiction area, then turn to the small nook of craft books. I have already made just about every book except the “Cake Box Book”. I highly recommend reading all the way through before starting. First, we need supplies. » a box of some kind (take into consideration the size) » paper (I used 100% recycled, lined paper I tore from an old notebook) » a ruler (a foot long ruler is long enough, I assure you) » a pen » needle » thread (waxed linen is the best, but I used floss due to a shortage of waxed linen) » an envelope (this is optional, I like using it as a pocket inside) » a hammer » a thin nail » some kind of banging platform (piece of 4×4 or just a piece of wood) » graph paper The first step is the only step I messed up on. Open the bottom and cut a slit on the side you do NOT want as your spine.
Meals In Jar Recipes Cooking With Food Storage ABC's Sloppy Joe's Jar Meal 1 cup Thrive FD Hamburger 1/2 cup Thrive FD Tomatoes 1/2 Cup Thrive FD Bell peppers 1/4 cup Thrive Tomato power 4 Tablespoons Sloppy Joe Seasoning mix Layer Ingredients in a one quart caning jar add oxygen absorber and label. 3 Tablespoons Green Pepper Flakes 4 teaspoons dried minced Garlic mix well together and store in a air tight container. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil turn off heat let sit for 10 to 15 mins to rehydrate turn heat back on and let Simmer for 20 to 25 mins. Savory Onion Roll Jar Mix 1/4 Cup dehydrated onions flakes 3 1/3 cup bread flour 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon powdered milk 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dyed parsley 1 envelope yeast place the onion flakes in a small Zip lock baggie and set aside. Combine ingredients except for the yeast, in a one quart jar. add the baggie of onions and the yeast to the top of the mix and close the jar. vacuum seal and store the mix in a cool, dry place. To Make Chili Jar Meal 1.
At Home Hair Treatments Natural help for damaged hair and dandruff One thing most of us have in common is hair. Women in general are more prone to dry damaged hair due to over processing, chemical treatments and so on. While I’m one of those women I like to consider myself a hair survivor of the 80’s. If you have dry damaged hair, split ends, dandruff or dry scalp you can benefit from this excellent all natural way to heal your hair. All Natural Hair Wrap Ingredients If you have very long or thick hair double or even triple these measurements until you find what works for you. Directions Mix ingredients together and apply to damp hair. Take the mixture rub it down into your scalp and toward the ends of your hair. Help for dry and damaged hair I noticed a difference on my fine hair immediately. Help for dandruff and dry scalp Olive oil and honey also provide an excellent natural defense against dandruff and dry scalp by hydrating both the scalp and the hair. Benefits of olive oil and honey on hair
solid perfume pocket watch locket Try as I might, I cannot seem to grasp even the most basic of feminine beauty rituals. I’m constantly struggling to master rudimentary hair and makeup techniques, and my one-time foray into the “subtle” art of perfume left everyone in the room with burning nostrils. This DIY solid perfume locket from artisanal perfumer Mandy Aftel is something I can definitely stand behind, though. Mandy only uses pure and natural ingredients to create her perfumes, and this solid scent can be easily applied with no risk of over-dousing. Read the full how-to after the jump! Creating your own solid perfume is extremely satisfying. Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.