- from May 2010 to May 2011 coconut oil rose in price by 125%
- over the past 5 years it has increased by 259.69%
- over the past 10 years - up by 610.85%
- and from May 1986 - May 2011 we have seen a whopping increase of 800.00 %!!!
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Jun 21, 2011
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Jun 15, 2011
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
Here is an inexpensive alternative for dishwasher detergent from Money Talks. We have not tried it yet but it is next on our own 'to do' list.
Dishwasher Detergent
1 cup of borax
1 cup of baking soda
¼ cup of table salt
2 packets (half an ounce) of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid
The amounts listed above will last for 16 loads using one tablespoon for each load.
Dishwasher Detergent
1 cup of borax
1 cup of baking soda
¼ cup of table salt
2 packets (half an ounce) of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid
The amounts listed above will last for 16 loads using one tablespoon for each load.
Bee Balm
This recipe is for a vaseline type jelly which contains no petroleum. It is fantastic for those tender baby bottoms, and we use it ourselves for our own dry, chapped skin. Kelly says it seems to penetrate deeper and last longer than anything else he has tried for his cracked thumbs, and it seems to be the only product which actually gives him relief and healing.
This is adapted from a recipe I found years ago, and is about as easy to make as you can get.
4 ounces sweet almond oil
1 ounce beeswax (pure beeswax, not the refined white kind)
Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils
Melt the oil and beeswax together using a bain marie or double boiler. When completely melted remove from heat and allow to cool, stirring often. Add the EOs, just a few drops of each, and pour into a jar. Leave the lid off until the product is completely cool.
You can add vitamin e if you want, and change the essential oils to whatever you prefer. If you are making this product for babies though, and want to use different EOs, be sure to check the safety profile of the essential oils you plan to use first! Lavender and tea tree are both safe, and very healing.
When making this as a baby balm, I like to first infuse the almond oil with calendula petals. You can also change the oil used to olive, grapeseed, apricot, or nearly anything else, or you can use a blend of oils. The sky is the limit!
Have fun with this, and let us know how it works for you!
This is adapted from a recipe I found years ago, and is about as easy to make as you can get.
4 ounces sweet almond oil
1 ounce beeswax (pure beeswax, not the refined white kind)
Lavender and Tea Tree essential oils
Melt the oil and beeswax together using a bain marie or double boiler. When completely melted remove from heat and allow to cool, stirring often. Add the EOs, just a few drops of each, and pour into a jar. Leave the lid off until the product is completely cool.
You can add vitamin e if you want, and change the essential oils to whatever you prefer. If you are making this product for babies though, and want to use different EOs, be sure to check the safety profile of the essential oils you plan to use first! Lavender and tea tree are both safe, and very healing.
When making this as a baby balm, I like to first infuse the almond oil with calendula petals. You can also change the oil used to olive, grapeseed, apricot, or nearly anything else, or you can use a blend of oils. The sky is the limit!
Have fun with this, and let us know how it works for you!
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