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CLEAN YOUR MATTRESS: pour about 1 cup of baking soda into a mason jar and drop in 4 drops of lavender essential oil. Put on lid and shake jar. Using a kitchen strainer sprinkle the baking soda mixture all over the mattress and let it sit for an hour or more. Thoroughly vacuum the mattress. Bye, bye dust mites and other nasty things. The baking soda helps draw up any moisture and deep dirtiness. It deodorizes and leaves the mattress smelling fresh and clean. Totally doing this!!
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Homemade antibacterial ointment (like neosporin) <-- sounds interesting
how to remove a splinter without pain using baking soda. every mom needs to know this one.
DIY Recipes for Green All-Purpose Cleaner: How to Make Eco Cleaning Solutions For Your Home
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brilliant alternative to paper towels! ~I love this idea!~
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Homemade Probiotic Deodorant - That Really Works! Probiotics. A buzzword within the natural health community. And rightfully so! Most health conscious individuals understand the positive effects on digestion that come from using probiotic foods and supplements. In fact, the benefits of ingesting probiotics have been well researched and the craze is taking over. If you haven't already heard of fermented foods, kefir, and kombucha you will soon. These are nutritional powerhouses used by those seeking to live a healthy lifestyle through a superb digestive system. eCourses such as this one offered through Gnowfglins will give you the knowledge base you need in order to implement these cooking methods. Likewise, as the known benefits of probiotics are now expanding into mainstream culture, new research is showing remarkable promise for the use of this "good bacteria" in topical remedies. Emerging thoughts include the idea that probiotics can actually help improve the balance of bacteria in your skin, very similar to the way they are known to improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. This will provide relief for those who suffer with eczema, psoriasis, various rashes of the skin, skin allergies, acne, unsightly discolorations, and interestingly enough it is also proving to be a powerful antidote against aging (a.k.a. wrinkles)! Our skin is the largest organ in our body. It, above all, requires extreme care for overall health as it is our first line of defense against disease carrying pathogens. Often times we forget that our skin contains millions of beneficial bacteria, also known as micro flora. Micro flora provide an essential role in preventing undesirable bacteria from developing. This is part where we transition into what all of this means for our underarms (smile). All of the chemicals in conventional deodorants serve to kill these "bad" or undesirable bacteria that cause that unwanted natural scent. However, in the mean time, they kill the "good bacteria" too. Leaving our bodies defenseless. There are many reasons why we should be concerned about using anti-perspirants and commercially prepared deodorants! Here are just a few: 1. There are hidden dangers in the active ingredients of conventional deodorant (i.e. Aluminum, Parabens, Propylene glycol, Phthalates, and Triclosan). Current research shows a strong link between anti-perspirants containing aluminum and breast cancer, birth defects, allergies, and hormonal imbalances. These potentially hazardous chemicals have no place in our homes and certainly no place under our arms. 2. Even with all of the options for an all-natural, "green" deodorant, it is simply too pricey for this frugal chick! 3. Let the body do what the body will do! I believe that when we attempt to inhibit the natural functions of the body we negatively effect the rhythms created for a purpose. It was these concerns, and new research findings on probiotics, that lead me to create my own solution. Homemade Probiotic Deodorant -1 tbsp. cocoa butter -1 tbsp. coconut oil -1 tbsp. shea butter -1 tbsp. beeswax -2 1/2 tbsp. arrowroot powder -1 tbsp. baking soda -1/4 tsp. vitamin E oil (as a preservative) -15 drops essential oil of your choice -2 or 3 capsules powdered probiotics Melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax over low heat. Add arrowroot powder and baking soda. Whisk with chopsticks until all powders are dissolved and combined. Remove pot from heat. Add vitamin E oil and essential oils at this time. Allow mixture to cool in pan. Once it is cooled and the consistency of pudding, open capsules of probiotics and add powder to mixture. Stir with spatula quickly to combine. Add mixture to clean, used deodorant container. Place in refrigerator to cool and harden. After this, product may be stored on counter (Note: Using a shelf stable probiotic such as Bio-Kult will prevent the need for refrigeration). This recipe will fill container and last for 3-4 months. Remember...a little goes a long way!
Martha Stewart's website maintains a seasonal produce recipe guide. Totally awesome.
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