My Homemade Deodorant


I have used "organic" & "natural" store bought deodorants for at least 10 years. Recently, I realized that the very one I had been using contained Alum in it. What the heck?!?!??!!! Feeling taken advantage of and kind of stupid for not being more proactive, I started shopping for a replacement. Looking online, I found a very organic deodorant from a small operation in Maryland that seemed suitable. However, the asking price was $10.00 for 3 ounces. I DON'T THINK SO! 
So, for the past week, I have been using my own homemade version of deodorant. It's working nicely and I'm pleased.

Here is the "recipe" if you are interested. 
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1/2 cup Witch Hazel
1/2 cup distilled water
1 tsp of Baking Soda
1/4 tsp of Corn Starch


I put all the above ingredients in a pretty green bottle and shook it up. 
To use, I just pour a little in my hand and rub in on. It dries quickly.

Reasons to stop smoking:

1. You will live longer!
2. You will have a better quality of life!
3. You will save money!
4. Your clothes won't smell like an ashtray.
5. Your teeth won't be nicotine stained.
6. Your nails & fingertips won't be yellow.
7. You will breathe better.
8. You will have better circulation.
9. You will have a better social life.
10. Your face won't wrinkle as quickly.
11. You won't break your kids hearts when they watch you die a terrible death due to a lifetime of choosing the cigarette over your own well being and that of your family.

Fabulous and Sweet Dump Cake:
This easy recipe always guarantees "mmmmmm's" when I make it.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 box of butter cake mix
1 1/2 stick of butter (or margarine if you prefer)
1 large can of crushed pineapple
6 ounces of shredded coconut
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Place in order in a prepared sheet cake pan (I use glass).
1-Spread a the pineapple, juice and all.
2-Sprinkle the coconut over the pineapple evenly.
3-Gently spread out the dry cake mix.
4-Place thin slices of the butter all over the cake mix. I try to cover all of the mix.....it looks prettier. 

Bake in oven at 375 degrees for about 30-40 minutes, or until the top is nice and golden.

Prell Household Cleaner

I have been begging my friend Marie to post online her discovered recipe for Prell Household Cleaner. It's been 5 years, and still...I wait. I can wait no longer! 
This recipe for a simply wonderful everyday household cleaner:
Prell Household Cleaner

You need: Prell Shampoo
                   1-16 ounce bottle of alcohol
                   1 gallon of distilled water
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Pour out about 3 cups of the distilled water and set aside. Add the bottle of alcohol. Add 2 tablespoons of Prell Shampoo. Put the water bottle top on and slowly rotate the bottle to mix. Top off with some of the reserved water and you have a  simple, everyday, wonderfully scented cleaner. I have spray bottles filled with my Prell Cleaner all over my house. I give it as gifts to new brides and mommies. 
Try it. You will like it.  

DIY Mini Greenhouse

I love to garden, indoor and out. It gives me great pleasure.

I don't throw anything away that looks even remotely useful.

Take for instance those big zipper bags that comforters come in. DON'T THROW THEM AWAY!!! They make fantastic mini green houses for your seedlings. I actually started using my "green house bags" late last autumn to keep my houseplants outside on the front porch a bit longer. The morning sun warmed up the atmosphere in the bags and my plants thought they were vacationing in Florida!

This season, I'm using the green house bags for my tender seedlings.