How to Go No Poo To go No Poo is to stop using shampoo. Why would you want to do this? 1. Shampoo is expensive.2. When you stop using shampoo, you will probably experience a transitional period while your body gradually adjusts to produce just enough oil to keep your hair healthy. * In this context I'm referring to certain synthetic chemicals which have proven harmful in specific circumstances. Yarn Chandeliers Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Are you getting excited to try to do this at home as much I am? Instructions: 1.
Living, Laughing, Loving, Learning: Homemade Bodywash We are becoming more "Hippie" by the day it seems. Truly, it is not all my fault. Andy contributes too. I may have been known as "Captain Planet" back in college, for starting the campus recycling drive, and for harping on my roommates constantly to turn off the lights, and tv, and water. But I married my equal. Andy was the one who pushed through and actually made the homemade laundry detergent. Ever since then he has been talking about making our own body wash. So, Andy occasionally does a search for homemade organic body wash. 1/2 gallon distilled water Minerals, colors and scents as desired Melt 2 cups grated soap in 1/2 gallon distilled water (we doubled the recipe which is why it looks like so much more then 1/2 gallon in the pot) Along with 2TBSP of Vegetable Glycerin oil Add scent or color if desired, which it wasn't for us - the simpler the better for poor Canaan's skin! Mix well. We poured it into mason jars and let it cool. One gallon distilled water - $1 Total spent - $10.20
Shampoo Free! © Heather AVV, aka "Babs". December 7th, 2004 1/ Why go shampoo free? 2/ What's so bad about shampoo anyway? 3/ How do I go shampoo free? 4/ What do these ingredients do? Why go Shampoo Free? Your hair is a very important part of your body that's often overlooked. What's so bad about shampoo anyway? The oils in your hair come naturally out of your scalp to nourish it. Most shampoos contain mineral oil. If mineral oil doesn't bother you, maybe the other ingredients will. In its final report on the safety of sodium lauryl sulfate, the Journal of the American College of Toxicology notes that this ingredient has a "degenerative effect on the cell membranes because of its protein denaturing properties." Carcinogenic nitrosamines can form in the manufacturing of sodium lauryl sulfate or by its inter-reaction with other nitrogen-bearing ingredients within a formulation utilizing this ingredient. How do I go shampoo free? What do these ingredients do? Help! If you regularly blow-dry, stop!
How To Make An Easy Dress Two facts about me: I'm cheap. I love dresses. I wear dresses probably 6 days out of the week. It's not that I one day just decided to wear dresses to feel cute and girly. Far from it. Back in November when I really started Talk2thetrees I kinda just wore pajama pants and sweat pants. Dresses are so comfortable, I can sit around the house and feel comfortable and cute. The only problem.. they are expensive! Here is a tutorial on a High Waisted Dress: For under 6 bucks! First you will need a ribbed tank top. I got mine from Walmart for 2.50 You could also use a t-shirt 3 yards of matching fabric. Clearance section is my favorite. Cut the tank top almost in half. (I cut mine a little too short.. oops!) For the bottom part of your dress take the fabric and wrap it around your waist about 1 and a half times, and cut in a straight line. I never measure, I never use patterns... Next you fold your fabric in half. You have kind of a big blocky rectangle skirt. We are going to create a ruffle.
How to Make Rosemary Mint Shampoo and Body Wash for Men and Women Do you want your body to smell like rosemary-minty fresh after taking a bath? Why not try rosemary mint shampoo and body wash? And if there’s no retailer selling this product near your place, don’t worry you can make your own. It’s simple to do. Making your own rosemary mint shampoo and body wash is so easy. Read Heide’s complete post as she reveals how she made her rosemary mint shampoo and body wash combo in simple steps. To get to the full article, check the link below… How to Make Rosemary Mint Shampoo and Body Wash Sponsored Links If you like this post, Share it with your friends!
Dry Shampoo for Light Hair and Dark Hair I really don’t like washing my hair every day. It takes forever to dry my hair and I try not to use heating tools on it every day if I can avoid it. To give me hair a break and still freshen it up, I sometimes use dry shampoo between washes. It soaks up any oils that the hair follicles create at the roots, and gives it a bit of body too. Store bought dry shampoos can be expensive, with top brands being as much as $35, but you can make it at home very easily, for less than $2 a jar! It’s an easy way to cut back some time on your busy mornings, while still having fresh hair. Dry Shampoo for Light Hair 1/4 cup Cornstarch1/4 cup Baking Soda5-10 drops Essential Oil (e.g. Add the cornstarch and baking soda to a small bowl. Using a fork, mix it up well. I store it in the bathroom in a small jar, with an old makeup brush to apply it. Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair 1/4 cup Cornstarch1/4 cup Cocoa5-10 drops Essential Oil (e.g. Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Beautiful Hair and Skin You may want to start stashing apple cider vinegar in the medicine cabinet as well as the kitchen cupboard. This staple ingredient can do more than dress salads and make pickles—it’s also a fabulous all-in-one beauty product for all of you natural beauties on a budget. When used in your beauty regimen, apple cider vinegar can help you get pretty from head to toe. Be sure to get the good stuff. For Hair Apple cider vinegar removes clumpy residue and gunk in hair from product buildup. Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse 1 part apple cider vinegar1 part water Directions: To revive your hair to its days of smoothness, mix the apple cider vinegar and water together. For Skin This simple vinegar can help improve your overall complexion. Apple Cider Vinegar Facial Toner 1 part apple cider vinegar2 parts water A good toner can moisturize, refresh and purify skin. You can also infuse your apple cider vinegar hair rinse or facial toner with fresh herbs for added nutrients and a pleasant scent.
7 Ways to Can Food Edit Article Choosing what Food to CanPreparing the Food for CanningSterilizing the JarsCanning your Chosen FoodUsing a CannerHandling Processed jarsPrintable Food Labels Edited by Krystle, Sondra C, Dvortygirl, Jack Herrick and 20 others Before refrigeration was common, people evened out the ebbs and floods of harvests by preserving excess for later use. The basic principle of canning is to kill all the microorganisms that spoil food, then to seal the jar tight to keep them out. Ad Steps Method 1 of 6: Choosing what Food to Can 1Choose what food you will can. Method 2 of 6: Preparing the Food for Canning 1Consult a recipe and a current canning guide (see tips and sources) for the specific times and techniques for the foods you choose to can. Method 3 of 6: Sterilizing the Jars 1Sterilize mason jars by boiling them in water for 10 minutes. Method 4 of 6: Canning your Chosen Food 1Fill the jars. Method 5 of 6: Using a Canner 1Use a water bath canner if your canning recipe calls for it. Tips
The Best Homemade Shampoo RecipeOne Good Thing by Jillee I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again….the BEST ideas come from the readers of this blog! Recently Heather emailed me with her “Homemade Shampoo” recipe. Now, I have probably read a million “shampoo” recipes that are similar to this before (OK…maybe 500,000), but none of them really “grabbed” me. I have posted about a couple in the past. It’s one of those ideas that seems so crazy that it might actually work! To condition your hair…Heather has an equally “unorthodox” approach/solution….apple cider vinegar. “In a ketchup squirt bottle (the cheap ones you can get at the dollar store), add 1 Tbsp baking soda, then 1 cup of hot water.