Natural and Thrifty In Your Inbox!
I've purchased several natural shampoos that I really enjoy, but the price is not always as enjoyable. So I thought that a homemade shampoo recipe would be my best option for a natural alternative that is easy on the pocketbook. Many homemade shampoo recipes use a base of Castile soap. While I enjoy Castile soap for ...
{ 3 comments }
Print This Post
Clean carpets don't stay that way very long in our home. That's why I was so thankful to my parents for letting us borrow their small carpet cleaner for a few months. One of the first things I wanted to do was come up with a homemade carpet shampoo that I could whip up for ...
{ 5 comments }
Print This Post
You all know I love me some homemade sugar scrub. I've done several variations on my original homemade sugar scrub recipe and this is the next one I've tried using a whole vanilla bean and I love it! It's perfect for diy gifts this holiday season because it's inexpensive, easy to make, and it's organic! I ...
{ 1 comment }
Print This Post
As I'm brainstorming great DIY gifts for the holidays, I asked the question: is it easy to make your own scented candle? I wondered if I would have to buy a bunch of expensive molds and supplies just to be able to make a couple of candles for people this holiday season. So I set ...
{ 0 comments }
Print This Post
We've talked before about making your own natural toothpaste, but I recently found this great round-up from Frugally Sustainable of homemade natural mouthwash recipes! Most of the recipes use just a few ingredients like hydrogen peroxide, apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and/or essential oils that you probably already have in your home. She also gives ...
{ 0 comments }
Print This Post
If you have tried a more natural routine for washing and conditioning your hair, chances are that you've had one of two experiences: 1. your hair gets really greasy or 2. your hair gets dry and brittle. For the first situation, you basically have to tough out the new natural regimen until your hair completes the ...
{ 22 comments }
Print This Post
