Thank you Mommypotamus for the recipe and tricks! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one that had kids teething on natural rubber toys that squeaked. My oldest ran around forever with a big shark hanging out of his mouth.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 drops clove bud essential oil
Combine ingredients and test a little on yourself to make sure it’s
not too strong. Once you’re comfortable with the ratio’s pour your
mixture into a clean container. Light oxidizes oil, so a dark amber or
cobalt is best if you plan to leave it on the counter. Another option is
a clear glass container that is kept in a cool, dark cabinet.
To Use
Shake well, then apply sparingly to gums with your finger tip. Reapply every 1-2 hours as needed.
9/9/13
Homemade Chicken Feed
Chicken weren't made to live off corn alone. They were made to eat bugs and seeds and petals from flowers. The only additions to this recipe that I personally add is 1/2 part marigold flower and a sprinkling or red wrigglers or meal worms. I also keep fresh grass, alfalfa or lentil sprouts handy for a treat. Thank you TLC's Green Living for the recipe.
Ingredients:
2 parts whole corn
3 parts soft white wheat
3 parts hard red winter wheat
½ part Diatomaceous Earth (not the kind you put in your pool)
1 part hulled barley
1 part oat groats
2 part sunflower seeds
½ part peanuts
1 part wheat bran
1 part split peas
1 part lentils
1 part quinoa
1 part sesame seeds
1/2 part kelp
Mix the feed by hand so that it is thoroughly mixed. It doesn't hurt to run your hands through it before feeding in case something settles. This is based on a good bit of Internet research from a variety of places. You may find Bird Farm helpful. It has a lot of specialty mixes. Another good place for information is the forum at Backyard Chickens.
Keep the oyster shell calcium in a container so the chickens can eat it as they need to.
When you make Homemade, organic chicken feed you have the opportunity to completely control everything that goes into it. The tendency is to feel like you should make huge amounts to save time. Don't do it. Another benefit of homemade feed is that it is often more fresh that the commercial feeds, retaining much of the nutrients.
Store your fresh feed in an airtight, covered container.
Ingredients:
2 parts whole corn
3 parts soft white wheat
3 parts hard red winter wheat
½ part Diatomaceous Earth (not the kind you put in your pool)
1 part hulled barley
1 part oat groats
2 part sunflower seeds
½ part peanuts
1 part wheat bran
1 part split peas
1 part lentils
1 part quinoa
1 part sesame seeds
1/2 part kelp
Mix the feed by hand so that it is thoroughly mixed. It doesn't hurt to run your hands through it before feeding in case something settles. This is based on a good bit of Internet research from a variety of places. You may find Bird Farm helpful. It has a lot of specialty mixes. Another good place for information is the forum at Backyard Chickens.
Keep the oyster shell calcium in a container so the chickens can eat it as they need to.
When you make Homemade, organic chicken feed you have the opportunity to completely control everything that goes into it. The tendency is to feel like you should make huge amounts to save time. Don't do it. Another benefit of homemade feed is that it is often more fresh that the commercial feeds, retaining much of the nutrients.
Store your fresh feed in an airtight, covered container.
6/1/13
Beach Bunny Body Scrub
I'm not a sun tanning kind of gal. in fact, I moon tan more than I sun tan. I love the beach though and the smells of cocoa butter. This body scrub has a good bit of that.
Ingredients
brown sugar
3 oz coconut oil
15 drops sweet orange essential oil
1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
Apply just enough oil to make a paste with brown sugar. Massage all over body. Rinse well.
Note: You can mix the oils ahead of time and store in a glass bottle. Add enough of the oil mixture to brown sugar right before using. Coconut oil has a great shelf life.
Ingredients
brown sugar
3 oz coconut oil
15 drops sweet orange essential oil
1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil
Apply just enough oil to make a paste with brown sugar. Massage all over body. Rinse well.
Note: You can mix the oils ahead of time and store in a glass bottle. Add enough of the oil mixture to brown sugar right before using. Coconut oil has a great shelf life.
Coconut Lime Deodorant Bar
Want to smell a little like good old tropical Florida in your arm pits? I know I do- especially if I'm traveling out of Florida in the winter and my head is perma-stuck in some jacket that I've been wearing for the last 12 hours. Or in an airport Or both.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon baking soda
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
5 drops lime essential oil
Just mix it all together and put into a container. If you want easier mixing, melt the coconut oil first and then let harden before using. Label the container so you know that it's deodorant and not tooth paste.
To use, scoop out a little bit (maybe 1/4 teaspoon) on your finger, press against your underarm for a few seconds to soften, then rub in. Repeat on the other side.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 tablespoon baking soda
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
5 drops lime essential oil
Just mix it all together and put into a container. If you want easier mixing, melt the coconut oil first and then let harden before using. Label the container so you know that it's deodorant and not tooth paste.
To use, scoop out a little bit (maybe 1/4 teaspoon) on your finger, press against your underarm for a few seconds to soften, then rub in. Repeat on the other side.
Summer Citrus Toner
This is far more refreshing than using the Clinique toner that my mom uses (even if I could afford it).
Ingredients
3 tablespoon fresh mint leaves or lemon balm
peel from 1 orange
peel from 1/2 lemon (Meyer lemons are a little sweet smelling)
peel from 1/3 grapefruit
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon witch hazel extract
Place mint or lemon balm leaves in a bowl and bruise with a spoon in order to release their volatile oils. Add citrus peels. Pour boiling water over leaves and peel and allow to cool completely. Strain to remove solids. Add witch hazel extract. Pour into a clean container
NOTE: This is an 'unpreserved' toner, meaning that it must be kept refrigerated and used up in a week or so.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon fresh mint leaves or lemon balm
peel from 1 orange
peel from 1/2 lemon (Meyer lemons are a little sweet smelling)
peel from 1/3 grapefruit
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon witch hazel extract
Place mint or lemon balm leaves in a bowl and bruise with a spoon in order to release their volatile oils. Add citrus peels. Pour boiling water over leaves and peel and allow to cool completely. Strain to remove solids. Add witch hazel extract. Pour into a clean container
NOTE: This is an 'unpreserved' toner, meaning that it must be kept refrigerated and used up in a week or so.
Bug Spray Formula I
I have two recipes for personal use bug spray that have been given to me. This one is the less likely to get you pulled over bug spray (the other uses vodka as a base).
Ingredients
4 ounces fresh catnip tincture (95 percent alcohol)
4 ounces witch hazel extract
80 drops organic citronella essential oil
80 drops organic eucalyptus essential oil
40 drops organic lavender essential oil
20 drops organic rosemary essential oil
10 drops organic lemongrass essential oil
10 drops organic lemon essential oil
Mix all ingredients in an 8 oz spray bottle and shake well before using. Re-apply as often as needed.
Ingredients
4 ounces fresh catnip tincture (95 percent alcohol)
4 ounces witch hazel extract
80 drops organic citronella essential oil
80 drops organic eucalyptus essential oil
40 drops organic lavender essential oil
20 drops organic rosemary essential oil
10 drops organic lemongrass essential oil
10 drops organic lemon essential oil
Mix all ingredients in an 8 oz spray bottle and shake well before using. Re-apply as often as needed.
Herbal Vapor Balm
We all grew up with parents slathering Vicks on us. Or if you're like my previous mother in law, she'd rub it on her face, too. This is a balm that I'd feel safe rubbing on my face if need be or feel okay putting on my children.
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 – 1 teaspoon menthol crystals
1 oz beeswax pastilles
15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
2 drops thyme essential oil
Heat the olive oil and beeswax in a double boiler until the beeswax has melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add menthol crystals (1/2 tsp for a gentler balm, 1 tsp for a stronger product) and essential oils, stir, and quickly pour into jars. Immediately place lids loosely over the jars so that the oils do not escape. This balm will last for years, I have some that I made 7 years ago and it is still effective!
Note: The menthol crystals may be irritating when inhaled so use in a well ventilated area.
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 – 1 teaspoon menthol crystals
1 oz beeswax pastilles
15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil
10 drops rosemary essential oil
2 drops tea tree essential oil
2 drops thyme essential oil
Heat the olive oil and beeswax in a double boiler until the beeswax has melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add menthol crystals (1/2 tsp for a gentler balm, 1 tsp for a stronger product) and essential oils, stir, and quickly pour into jars. Immediately place lids loosely over the jars so that the oils do not escape. This balm will last for years, I have some that I made 7 years ago and it is still effective!
Note: The menthol crystals may be irritating when inhaled so use in a well ventilated area.
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