I haven't used store-bought deodorant in years; not because I naturally smell like a rose(I know, hard to believe🙃) but because if I use something I use a thai salt ball. They work okay.
I found some deodorant containers in the stash of stuff and thought I'd make some deodorant. I looked through a few different recipes to get some learning, and settled on one that I liked.
I learned that baking soda is Bad. I don't have sensitive skin, but I'll believe what the internet girls say on that one. They seemed more sciencey than the girls who had no opinion on it. 🙂
I saw some recipes that called for arrowroot or bentonite clay. I have the latter, but I couldn't get it to mix with the wax and oils solution. This is what I ended up with:
1 oz coconut oil
1 oz shea butter
1.5 oz beeswax
Small amounts of: vit E oil, lavender essential oil, peppermint EO, frankincense EO.
I melted the first three, then removed from heat and added the rest. Gave everything a good stir and poured into the adorable mini deodorant stick containers.
These will make cute 🎁 🎁 too.
Vanessa virginiences, or American Lady on Liatrus Spicata, or Button Snakewort.
Both Native
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
There are a lot of expressions that we hear now and then; most we think we know the origin of, some we don't. For the most part we just don't ponder the origin of commonplace expressions because they are... common. The first thing I discovered when beginning to read this little gem of a book, was not only hadn't I considered where many common sayings come from, but my preconceived idea of their origin was actually wrong! Kinda embarrassing, but guessing I may not be alone in this. I thought it would be of value then to share some tidbits from this book. Audio format is nice, as you can multitask while listening to this. This is my first attempt at recording reading a book, so any constructive criticism is welcome!
Cool! I've never noticed galls on staghorn sumac. Location: SE NH.
Melaphis rhois on Rhus typhina
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1112
Happy garden with all the heat, humidity, and occasional rain.
I made a yummy zucchini chocolate bread for my sister's visit. Going to air fry some of what I just picked.
