The Frugal Family Life: DIY Homemade Sugar Scrub! DIY Homemade Sugar Scrub! About a year ago I had purchased some rather expensive sea salt scrub from a direct sales company. I absolutely loved the way it made my skin feel, but I just couldn't bring myself to continuing that expense. However, with the heat lately and wearing sandals non-stop, my skin has been so dry.....and just needed some pampering--frugal pampering! Here's what you'll need:3/4 cup granulated sugar1/8 cup (or 2 Tbsp) olive oil Vanilla Extract (I just poured in enough to get the scent I wanted)Stir together and pour into a resealable container. This stuff felt so good on my skin, it smelled wonderful, & it made my skin feel so soft!
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DIY: Cloth Wipes Tutorial | Modern Alternative MamaModern Alternative Mama photo credit: jesse k. By Faith Storms, Contributing Writer Cloth diapering is gaining popularity among young families. It used to be just five or so years ago that the only people who cloth diapered were also those involved in the “all-natural” lifestyle. Now, I know several mommas who choose to cloth diaper their babies whose lives, other than diapering, are the antithesis of “all-natural.” What many women I meet don’t do, however, is use cloth wipes. We have used cloth wipes, lovingly made by my mom, since our son was a newborn. The How-to Supplies Flannel material Sewing machineFabric scissorsThread Instructions Cut your material into rough squares. Take two squares of material at a time and put them insides together. Sew the two pieces together, taking care to leave enough room around the edge to trim the rough edges. You are done! You can read this post from Modern Alternative Health for more information about cloth wipes and a recipe for wipe solution.
How to Make Powdered Eggs The incredible edible powdered egg. Despite the at-times negative media attention (we all know how reliable the main-stream media is nowadays) eggs are a very nutritious source of food that is one of the cornerstones in baking. With it’s low-cost but high-quality source of protein, if it weren’t for its short shelf life and fragility, it would be a great addition to your survival store if only you could store it. Well, unbeknownst to many people, eggs can in fact be stored (up to 10 years if stored correctly) in the form of dehydrated egg powder — perfect for bug-out bags, camping trips and long-term food storage. They can be used in baked goods just like normal eggs or reconstituted and made into fluffy scrambled eggs. Here’s how you can do it at home: What You’ll Need A food dehydrator (I use a cheap Walmart version)EggsSomething to store the powder in when complete How to Make Powdered Eggs The process for making powdered eggs is fairly simple. The Cook-Dry Method The Wet-Dry Method
How to Make Homemade Extracts - Vanilla, Lemon and Almond I do a fair amount of baking, especially once the weather gets cooler, so I figured I could save quite a bit of money if I learned how to make homemade extracts. It turns out it couldn’t be much simpler – the biggest skill required is patience – and I can have plenty of extract for pennies on the dollar compared to buying high quality extract. This post covers how to make the three homemade extracts I use the most – vanilla, almond and lemon. Always make sure all your containers and kitchenware are well cleaned. If you want, you can sterilize by boiling for ten minutes, plus one minute per every 1000 feet above sea level. I haven’t boiled, I’ve just used well-washed everything, and I haven’t had any problems. How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract Use 2 ounces of beans and one pint vodka for every pint of extract that you want to make. Chop the beans into 1/4 to 1/2 inch long pieces. Place the cut vanilla beans in a lidded, glass jar with 80 proof (40% alcohol by weight) vodka.
Clothes Purging ~ How To Let Go Welcome! Simplify your blog reading by signing up to read my blog via RSS (get updates in a feed reader) or via email (get updates delivered daily to your inbox). This weekend found me with a few hours to myself which meant I was finally able to switch out my seasonal clothes. I’m not sure what kind of mood I was in but boy I wish I could have bottled it. And then the next day, after evaluating how great I felt about a lighter closet and a freer me, I got really wild and gathered up TWO more bags of clothing to go. Here’s my final tally: 3 sweatshirts, 3 pairs of pants, 12 sweaters, 2 hoodies, 3 coats, 2 vests, 11 pairs of capris, 12 pairs of shorts, 42 shirts, 6 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of boots, 1 purse, 4 dresses, 1 skirt and 4 pairs of pjs. Grand Total = 108 pieces!!!! That my friends is called insanity right there and it has my name written all over it. None of it was cluttered in my closet. For example, I realized that I have my few favorite jeans and wear them frequently. 1. 2. 3.
Natural Cleaning For Those Without The "Clean Freak" Streak | Modern Alternative MamaModern Alternative Mama Image from FreeDigitalPhotos.net Cleaning Is NOT My Forte I was one of those women. I was one of those women who loved the chemical aroma that lingered for two days after a bathroom had been cleaned top to bottom with one of those harsh chemical scrubbing Haley’s comet bubbles cleaners (not to name names). I was one of those women who cleaned her bathroom with harsh chemicals and did not even put gloves on to protect her skin (GASP!). But this is no anonymous meeting for those once addicted to chemical cleaners and their chemical smells. Cleaning is not my forte, so if you are in the same boat as I, and you are sick of reading one more “cleanliness is next to godliness” blog post, then grab a cup of coffee, sit that broom down, hang that apron up and join me as we take a refreshing breath of air without getting chemical burns on our nostrils. The Clean Freak Streak Image by freedigitalphotos.net I am a young mother. The “Why” of Natural Cleaning Why do I clean? Homemaking Binders Laundry:
Repurposed Crochet T-shirt Rug I’ve seen a lot of crocheted and woven and braided rugs out on the internet; it was even one of the first things I pinned to Pinterest, but I never got around to trying one of my own until now. I always thought it was going to be difficult, but actually, it’s really quite easy, and no fancy instructions needed! Here’s how I made my own crochet rug from repurposed t-shirts! Step 1. Acquire fabric. Step 2. The basic idea is that the shirt is already in the round, so you’re cutting a continuous strip from the bottom hem up to the armpit. Step 3. Step 4. I used the largest crochet hook I had on hand, which was a size Q and started with 6 SC in the first round, doubled it to 12 in the second round, and slowly increased by multiples of 6 beyond that. 1st round: 6 SC 2nd round: 2 SC in each stitch (12 stitches) 3rd round: *1 SC in next stitch, 2 SC in next stitch, repeat from * (18 stitches) 4th round: * 1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, repeat form * (24 stitches) and so on.