a handmade life
My back yard borders a pasture which happens to be abundant in milk thistle. These are the plants that you don't seem to notice until you are walking pleasantly through your garden, having a grand time, and then impale your foot upon its sharp leaves. Despite this occurrence (multiple times), I have a fondness for …
From Wellness Mama. Heat oven to 400° F. Pour baking soda into a baking dish (I use a glass Pyrex casserole dish) about 1⁄2 inch deep. Bake in the oven for ~1 hour, or until the consistency is right; stir a couple of times. Washing soda tends to feel "grainy" rather than "silky". When cool, …
From Live Simply. 1 C. borax 1 C. washing soda 1 C. liquid castile soap 1 gallon (16 C.) water ~40 drops essential oils (optional) Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add borax and washing soda. In a separate container combine the rest of the water, liquid castile soap, …
I am pretty excited. This is my first art exhibit other than the mandatory Sophomore Project during college, at which I didn't receive very good reviews, and as much as I hate to admit it, it was a bit traumatizing. I understand the concept of constructive criticism, but when you literally pour your sweat and …
In my attempt to limit the amount of caustic chemicals I put on, in, or near my body I have eradicated store-bought shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste from my hygienic regime. The areas I am still working on are body/hand soap, dish soap, and laundry soap. I finally got the supplies I needed to make bar …
From Hadria 