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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
PREPARED - A Fictitious Story Based on True Events
The main focus of the book is about preparing for an unknown disaster. Whether the disaster or emergency situation is weather related, loss of power and/or water, man made, or God's judgement- we need to be prepared. I believe The Harbinger book and The Mystery of the Shemita book have been written as warnings to us. My book, "Prepared" is a fictional book about the main character's struggle with 'preparing' for an upcoming tragic event.
Book Two: "Virus" (written years before this current Ebola virus issue) is about population control, genetic manipulation and survival.
PREPARED
A Fictitious Story Based on True Events
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It's a story about one woman's journey toward living a sustainable healthy life, preparing for an unknown uncoming tragic event and her fight against a big chemical company that also manufactures most of the world's genetically engineered food.
It was my research for healthy foods (see my story below), my dreams (later described by Alex toward the end of this book) and my love of zombie type movies that led to this book.
"All that is necessary for evil to triumph
is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
Introduction (Why I Wrote This Book)
The main character in this book, Kristy, is a lot like
me. I developed digestive issues that
resulted in $1000s of medical bills, a colonoscopy, ultra sounds, a CT scan and eventually the removal of my fibroid ridden uterus.
No doctor could help me or offer any advice as to what
was happening and how I could improve. I
came across many women who had the
same or similar symptoms and the same unproductive medical advice. No doctor ever suggested it was food
related.
In November 2011, my husband and I started enjoying nightly
‘night caps’ of Irish Cream and milk. It
was delicious, but, the liquor was destroying the precious balance of gut
flora, over working my liver, reducing my immune system, stressing my already
stressed out adrenal glands, and putting on extra weight.
For Christmas 2011, I received an at-home-soda
marker. I had asked for it. It seemed to be the perfect gift since I was
an avid diet soda drinker. My former
diet soda contained aspartame. I had
experienced arthritis like pain and what is called aspartame poisoning on numerous
occasions, but I would lower the amount I drank until the pain went away. [Side note:
Aspartame is a known excitotoxin].
The at-home-soda maker used Splenda in the diet
drinks. I thought this was going to be better
than the aspartame. I had done research
on Splenda (years ago) and could not find any adverse issues. I later discovered Splenda is known
(documented- scientific- studies- known) for killing (destroying all) gut
flora.
In January 2012 I started experiencing embarrassing and
painful digestive symptoms. I no longer had regular bowl movements-
actually I stopped having bowl movements all together … unless I took powerful
medicines to produce one. I went to my
general doctor who referred me to a gastroenterologist. She ran tests, did blood work, did a CT,
ultra sound, then finally a colonoscopy.
Nothing was found. Nothing was
ever suggested. I was only given different
prescriptions to try.
The ultra sound did reveal an enlarged uterus and uterine
fibroids but my ob-gyn said it was nothing to worry about. I later changed ob-gyn docs- but that’s
another story.
While reading my colonoscopy report I came across my
doctor’s notes: “possible IBS”. She
didn’t say anything to me about it. If I
hadn’t had read that… I would have never known.
I started researching safe foods for a person with IBS-C
to eat. I knew that certain foods either
helped or aggregated my digestive issues.
I believe the Lord led me to the Blood Type diet which led me to the
GenoType Diet both by Dr. Peter D’Adamo.
He’s a leader in epigenetics.
Following my
safe foods list and increasing my consumption of fermented foods and beverages,
switching to raw dairy products, giving up all diet sodas and pasteurized milk,
and almost all processed foods has greatly improved my digestive issue. I’m not at 100% yet, but I’m on my way.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Easily Make Butter from Raw Milk
I live in Tennessee and I'm a member of a local herd share.
I get wonderful, beautiful, delicious raw milk from my precious farmer and her family.
What wonderful people! Fall Creek Farms.
I searched high and low for how to make butter. Most sites I found the blogger had a fancy kitchen-aid with paddle attachment.
I don't.
Using my hand held beater just made whipped cream.
I knew that had to be a way....
I read that it is the 'concussion' that makes the butter.
Slamming the cream into the sides of the container or using an electric paddle or a churner- is what causes the separation of the butter fat.
Anyway, below is how I make butter. I sometimes use my butter to make ghee.
I use the butter's 'milk' (the left over 'milk' from the butter making process for my waffles, biscuits, muffins etc.
I use the half and half for pots de creme (recipe later).
My husband uses it the half and half in his coffee.
Sometimes we leave it in the milk. Shake milk before drinking.
I sometimes make kefir (blog later). And Paneer (blog later).
I use my leftover whey from the paneer or clabbered milk for my fermented foods and drinks.
An easy way to make butter....
First, I boil all the things I use and let dry. I usually clean my kitchen counter (the area where I make butter) with my vinegar, lemon, and herb natural cleaner (blog later) but I did refer to it here Fermented Ginger Ale.
If you can't see the cream on the top of the milk... let your milk sit for several hours to a day (in the refrigerator) to let the cream rise to the top.
I get my milk in clear 2 quart jars. I can easily see the cream at the top.
Items I use
1/4 cup measuring cup
big measuring cup
a larger container with tight lid to shake the cream in
container with lid to hold butter
container with lid to hold 'milk' from butter making
mesh strainer
spatula
my husband to shake the cream into butter or I do it.
salt (optional)
After sterilizing everything......
SCOOPING CREAM
I scoop out the cream using the 1/4 cup measuring cup.
Cream is thick. Milk is watery looking. It will take some practice to scoop out just the cream.
Watch the liquid as you scoop. You can tell when some milk gets in your scooper... just pour it back into your jar and try again. If some milk gets into your cream shaker- that's ok- it will just take longer to make the butter.
Put each scoop of cream into the container.
There is usually a small amount of cream left in my milk jar. See above uses or just shake up milk prior to pouring.
SHAKING THE CREAM
After scooping most of the cream out of your milk, put the lid on your 'shaker' container. Make sure it's on tight.
Now shake.
And shake.
And shake.
It's the shaking that makes the butter.
My husband usually will shake it for me while he watches a football game or a cowboy show or an old movie.
OR... I do it.
If I do it... I usually make an (low) aerobics routine out of it. lol
I step side to side or I'll jump on my rebounder or walk on my treadmill... but usually just step side to side while I watch TV or read my next protect. This time I was reading how to make lacto fermented mayo from a recipe by Food Renegade.
I'm too hyper to sit still do it. I sit all day at work. I like the movement. But my husband sits while doing it.
The cream will go from cream to whipped cream to the butterfat separating into solids.
The time it takes depends on the temperature of the room, of the milk, how much milk got into the cream, and other factors that I'm not aware of...
Just keep shaking. And when you are absolutely convinced that there is NO way this will turn into butter... you are almost there- keep shaking.
THEN..... you should notice a different feel in the container, or in the sound, or something.... it will sound liquidy again. There will be a ball of beautiful butter fat and the liquid.
STRAINING THE BUTTER FAT
Pour your butter fat through the mesh strainer into the container that you (will hopefully) store your butter's 'milk'. Pets love this. Use it to bake with. You can drink it. But I don't like the taste. You can freeze the butter's 'milk', toss it, or whatever. Use within a few days or freeze.
Take the butter fat from the strainer and put back into the 'shaking' container. Rinse with filtered water a few times.
Pour the butter fat over the mesh strainer again. You can use the measuring cup to catch the water. It will be cloudy looking. I pour this liquid down the drain. Some people say repeat the process 4 times. I usually just do it once or twice. The washing rinses away the 'cowy' taste.
FINALLY IT'S BUTTER
After your last rinsing, use your spatula to squeeze all of the water out. Stir your butter around and that will help to release the water.
You can sprinkle some salt over the butter and stir. The salt acts as a preservative.
Using your spatula scrap the butter into your butter container. Cover. Keep in refrigerator.
Enjoy!
Ghee blog later....
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I get wonderful, beautiful, delicious raw milk from my precious farmer and her family.
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| The wonderful raw milk |
What wonderful people! Fall Creek Farms.
I searched high and low for how to make butter. Most sites I found the blogger had a fancy kitchen-aid with paddle attachment.
I don't.
Using my hand held beater just made whipped cream.
I knew that had to be a way....
I read that it is the 'concussion' that makes the butter.
Concussion, from the Latin concutere ("to shake violently") or concussus ("action of striking together")
Slamming the cream into the sides of the container or using an electric paddle or a churner- is what causes the separation of the butter fat.
Anyway, below is how I make butter. I sometimes use my butter to make ghee.
I use the butter's 'milk' (the left over 'milk' from the butter making process for my waffles, biscuits, muffins etc.
I use the half and half for pots de creme (recipe later).
My husband uses it the half and half in his coffee.
Sometimes we leave it in the milk. Shake milk before drinking.
I sometimes make kefir (blog later). And Paneer (blog later).
I use my leftover whey from the paneer or clabbered milk for my fermented foods and drinks.
An easy way to make butter....
First, I boil all the things I use and let dry. I usually clean my kitchen counter (the area where I make butter) with my vinegar, lemon, and herb natural cleaner (blog later) but I did refer to it here Fermented Ginger Ale.
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| My containers (I forgot some in the pic) |
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| Can you see the darker cream at the top? |
If you can't see the cream on the top of the milk... let your milk sit for several hours to a day (in the refrigerator) to let the cream rise to the top.
I get my milk in clear 2 quart jars. I can easily see the cream at the top.
Items I use
1/4 cup measuring cup
big measuring cup
a larger container with tight lid to shake the cream in
container with lid to hold butter
container with lid to hold 'milk' from butter making
mesh strainer
spatula
my husband to shake the cream into butter or I do it.
salt (optional)
After sterilizing everything......
SCOOPING CREAM
I scoop out the cream using the 1/4 cup measuring cup.
Cream is thick. Milk is watery looking. It will take some practice to scoop out just the cream.
Watch the liquid as you scoop. You can tell when some milk gets in your scooper... just pour it back into your jar and try again. If some milk gets into your cream shaker- that's ok- it will just take longer to make the butter.
Put each scoop of cream into the container.
There is usually a small amount of cream left in my milk jar. See above uses or just shake up milk prior to pouring.
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| Be careful to get the cream only |
SHAKING THE CREAM
After scooping most of the cream out of your milk, put the lid on your 'shaker' container. Make sure it's on tight.
Now shake.
And shake.
And shake.
It's the shaking that makes the butter.
My husband usually will shake it for me while he watches a football game or a cowboy show or an old movie.
OR... I do it.
If I do it... I usually make an (low) aerobics routine out of it. lol
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| It's liquidy. |
I step side to side or I'll jump on my rebounder or walk on my treadmill... but usually just step side to side while I watch TV or read my next protect. This time I was reading how to make lacto fermented mayo from a recipe by Food Renegade.
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| Food Renegade's blog and lacto-fermented mayo! |
I'll post my variation later. But is was delicious!
I'm too hyper to sit still do it. I sit all day at work. I like the movement. But my husband sits while doing it.
The cream will go from cream to whipped cream to the butterfat separating into solids.
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| It's almost whipped cream. And yes, those are my comfy house shoes It was a Saturday. |
The time it takes depends on the temperature of the room, of the milk, how much milk got into the cream, and other factors that I'm not aware of...
Just keep shaking. And when you are absolutely convinced that there is NO way this will turn into butter... you are almost there- keep shaking.
THEN..... you should notice a different feel in the container, or in the sound, or something.... it will sound liquidy again. There will be a ball of beautiful butter fat and the liquid.
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| Not there yet, but almost. |
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| Back and forth |
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| Now left hand |
(Above is when it gets real hard to shake. You're really close. But it will take some more time and muscle. I slam it right then slam it left.. over and over. I try shaking a few times. Then go back to slamming it back and forth until I feel and hear the difference.)
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| There it is. There's that butter fat separated from the milk. lol |
STRAINING THE BUTTER FAT
Pour your butter fat through the mesh strainer into the container that you (will hopefully) store your butter's 'milk'. Pets love this. Use it to bake with. You can drink it. But I don't like the taste. You can freeze the butter's 'milk', toss it, or whatever. Use within a few days or freeze.
Take the butter fat from the strainer and put back into the 'shaking' container. Rinse with filtered water a few times.
Pour the butter fat over the mesh strainer again. You can use the measuring cup to catch the water. It will be cloudy looking. I pour this liquid down the drain. Some people say repeat the process 4 times. I usually just do it once or twice. The washing rinses away the 'cowy' taste.
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| This is the liquid left over when the butter fat separates. Great for baking. |
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| Rinsing butter with filtered water |
FINALLY IT'S BUTTER
After your last rinsing, use your spatula to squeeze all of the water out. Stir your butter around and that will help to release the water.
You can sprinkle some salt over the butter and stir. The salt acts as a preservative.
Using your spatula scrap the butter into your butter container. Cover. Keep in refrigerator.
Enjoy!
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| Yea! The one on the left will be ghee. |
Ghee blog later....
Shared on ..... The Chicken Chick, A Rural Journal, Tillys Nest, Nourishing Simplicity, Sunny Simple Life
Friday, June 14, 2013
Fermented Ginger Ale
The following is a wonderful healthy probiotic drink.
Easy to make.
Great for you.
So far I have made the cream cheese, fermented lemonade, fermented ginger ale, and the fermented pickles.
So here is my fermented ginger ale recipe adapted from Sarah's site. It has helped me kick my diet soda habit.
REGARDING LIQUID WHEY....
Refer to her video about how to get liquid whey from clabbered milk. Or strain the whey from yogurt. OR I just made paneer cheese using the recipe from Journey Kitchen. This produced a crazy amount of whey. I'll try it for my next batch of fermented drinks.
First, why fermented? Well, because they are sssoooo healthy for you.
Learn about fermented foods and their health benefits ...
here
The Healthy Home Economist
here
Weston A Price Foundation
and here....
Nourished Kitchen
Anyway......
Here's my recipe.... (you can tweak it for your family's taste).
6 small limes
1 lemon
1/2 cup sugar- (I use white sugar for my kombucha and fermented drinks- the
good bacteria eats most of it anyway).
1/4 cup liquid whey
2 tsp ground ginger (you can use fresh ginger.... ground is easier. I get mine
from EarthFare).
2 quarts (more or less) filter water
big glass jar (at least 2.5 quarts)
(I use a recycled or re-purposed big apple juice glass jar I bought
at EarthFare. Works great!)
** Using a funnel to pour the ingredients in the glass jar makes it easier.**
1) Put the ground ginger and sugar in first (if using the funnel) then all the rest of the ingredients. Leave at least an inch of space at the top. If you don't, mold could form. It needs the air space.
[pretend there is a picture here of me pouring the ingredients into my glass jar - pretendingly pictured above]
2) Stir with a wooden spoon. Put the cap on it and leave it on the kitchen counter for two days. Stir with wooden spoon each day. I 'burp' it each day by opening the cap. I got in the habit of 'burping' my flavored kombuchas (during the second ferment).
3) Put it in the refrigerator for a day or longer. The taste improves the longer it sits in the fridge.
I add one pack of stevia to my glass of ice before I pour my fermented ginger ale into it.
ALSO- you can omit the ginger and use 6 lemons and 1 lime (or not) for fermented lemonade.
AND FREEZE THE LEMON/LIME RINDS for ....
**I use a lemon rind for my roasted chicken (post to come later) or I adapted my recipe from Robin at Thank Your Body (search for chicken broth).
**I lay some rinds around my kombucha brewing jars to repel ants and fruit flies (it's just me and my husband- most of the time at our house- if company comes I can quickly throw them away to have a 'clean' counter. Then get some more lime/lemon rinds out of the freezer again once they leave.
AND
**Here's the best easiest cleaner ever!!!
I let a lemon or lime or both sit in a bowl of filtered water overnight. I add a sprig of rosemary and oregano from my garden.
The next day I pour that into my spray bottle add some vinegar and shake. I spray it on my counters, sink etc, sprinkle baking soda and use the lemon (or lime) rind as my scrubber! Genius! Thank you!
This kills bacteria, mold, mildew- whoo hoo!
But throw away after a few days and make a new batch.
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~~~~~~~I will try to post real pictures later. I mean well. BUT really.... the pictures in other's blogs get on my nerves... most the time... I want to see the recipe. I want to read what to do. OR better!! I'll watch the video. But a still shot does nothing for me.
I'm shy- so no video.
And I'm forgetful so probably no pictures.
But I'll try.... if it bothers enough people... I'll try harder. lol
Be Happy With You
Hello.
I will admit... I don't write regularly. I forget to.
I think a lot... but don't put it down on "paper".
I don't take a lot of pictures. AND if you have noticed some of my blogs... I didn't know I had to keep the pictures on my computer in order for them to 'stay' on the blog.
Oh well.
I'm learning.
I'm happy being me.
I hope you are happy with being you.
It took me a long time to be o.k. with how I am. I talk too loud, too much, wear my heart on my sleeve--- BUT I'm funny, caring, giving, organized (in most areas) and much more.
Be happy with you.
Or learn to be.
For some it's a long journey.
For others - they don't get the struggle.
Oh well.
Now... go and make at least one ... hopefully more... people glad they ran into YOU today.
Hugs n Kisses.
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I will admit... I don't write regularly. I forget to.
I think a lot... but don't put it down on "paper".
I don't take a lot of pictures. AND if you have noticed some of my blogs... I didn't know I had to keep the pictures on my computer in order for them to 'stay' on the blog.
Oh well.
I'm learning.
I'm happy being me.
I hope you are happy with being you.
It took me a long time to be o.k. with how I am. I talk too loud, too much, wear my heart on my sleeve--- BUT I'm funny, caring, giving, organized (in most areas) and much more.
Be happy with you.
Or learn to be.
For some it's a long journey.
For others - they don't get the struggle.
Oh well.
Now... go and make at least one ... hopefully more... people glad they ran into YOU today.
Hugs n Kisses.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
All Purpose Disinfectant
I truly enjoy reading blog posts. However, I do get a little concerned with mixing chemicals to make at home cleaners. One recommenced using ammonia and the blogger was mixing it other chemicals.
So I was very glad to see an article on www.webmd.com that had a recipe for a simple effective seemingly safe disinfectant cleaner--- and --- without the chemical triclosan.
The article is below. It is very interesting about how triclosan and triclocarban (an antibacterial chemical in bar soap) stay in our environment for a long time and here's a direct quote, "the CDC now periodically monitors levels of triclosan, the most common antibacterial agent, in randomly selected Americans".
Yikes.
Well, here is my new cleaner. Besides my citrus enzyme cleaner that I made.
Antibacterial Soap Cleaners
All-purpose disinfectant:
So I was very glad to see an article on www.webmd.com that had a recipe for a simple effective seemingly safe disinfectant cleaner--- and --- without the chemical triclosan.
The article is below. It is very interesting about how triclosan and triclocarban (an antibacterial chemical in bar soap) stay in our environment for a long time and here's a direct quote, "the CDC now periodically monitors levels of triclosan, the most common antibacterial agent, in randomly selected Americans".
Yikes.
Well, here is my new cleaner. Besides my citrus enzyme cleaner that I made.
Antibacterial Soap Cleaners
All-purpose disinfectant:
1 teaspoon borax
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon lavender essential oil
3 drops tea tree essential oil
Mix all ingredients together and stir until dry ingredients dissolve. Pour into spray bottle for long-term storage and use. Spray as needed on any surface except glass. Scrub and rinse with a clean, damp cloth.
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Friday, February 22, 2013
Right the Wrongs
My son just shared this video with me. Amazing. Thought Proving. Profound.
Please watch.
I remember being made fun on in school. I'm 45. And I remember things that happened back in elementary school.
This video is about one man's and his wife's story of the ridicule they went through in school. It's heartbreaking and empowering and should instill a desire to right the wrongs of being mean to others.
Wow! This should be a must-see in every school across this nation.
"To This Day Project" by Shane Koyczan.
YouTube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Please watch.
I remember being made fun on in school. I'm 45. And I remember things that happened back in elementary school.
This video is about one man's and his wife's story of the ridicule they went through in school. It's heartbreaking and empowering and should instill a desire to right the wrongs of being mean to others.
Wow! This should be a must-see in every school across this nation.
"To This Day Project" by Shane Koyczan.
YouTube video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Full Circle
Well..... it's been quiet in my soul lately.
I had so much to say. I had so many posts to write. But now... I seem to be in a holding pattern.
A long time ago I started out with DIY home decorating blogs and somehow moved to preparedness/ DIY personal products/ homesteading blogs.
I had surgery in December.
I go back to full time in a couple of weeks.
I won't be getting chickens anytime soon. I didn't start seeds indoors. I feel like I've come full circle- back to where I started.
I still want a garden - but I can sow seed directly or buy transplant.
I stopped my milk herd share for a few weeks.
It's ok to stop and make adjustments.
I'll get back into my 'normal' routine and slowly prioritize the things that matter most. :)
I had so much to say. I had so many posts to write. But now... I seem to be in a holding pattern.
A long time ago I started out with DIY home decorating blogs and somehow moved to preparedness/ DIY personal products/ homesteading blogs.
I had surgery in December.
I go back to full time in a couple of weeks.
I won't be getting chickens anytime soon. I didn't start seeds indoors. I feel like I've come full circle- back to where I started.
I still want a garden - but I can sow seed directly or buy transplant.
I stopped my milk herd share for a few weeks.
It's ok to stop and make adjustments.
I'll get back into my 'normal' routine and slowly prioritize the things that matter most. :)
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Thank you Lord
Not sure what to write.
I'm 8 weeks post op. I had a hysterectomy on December 17. I have good days and bad days. Right now I'm tired.
I start back to work full time and already I'm feeling overwhelmed about what's to come.
BUT! I won't focus on the negative part of my job- the long drive. I'm going to focus on the wonderful job God has blessed me with! Thank you Lord!
Thank you for providing this wonderful blessing for me and my family.
I'm 8 weeks post op. I had a hysterectomy on December 17. I have good days and bad days. Right now I'm tired.
I start back to work full time and already I'm feeling overwhelmed about what's to come.
BUT! I won't focus on the negative part of my job- the long drive. I'm going to focus on the wonderful job God has blessed me with! Thank you Lord!
Thank you for providing this wonderful blessing for me and my family.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Say Yes to "Poo" by You
Well, I've read the blogs and seen the pictures of the no poo method. I'll keep my comments to myself.
I work in a professional environment and I'm not even willing to try no poo or plain water.
AND I'm not going to spend like $8 for 'natural' shampoo at Earth fare or Whole Foods.
So here's 'my' shampoo recipe. I start with a real 'natural' shampoo and add other ingredients to it to make the one bottle last longer and thus be more economical.
So far one bottle has lasted me over several months.
I found a shampoo on sale at www.vitacost.com.
It's "Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo".
Here's the description....
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Here are my ingredients for 'my poo':
A used shampoo container (or other container) (rinsed out really well)
A "Natural" shampoo as the base
Aloe Vera Gel
Filtered water
Jojoba Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Witch Hazel
Now- I haven't measured the ingredients. I guess at it. I will probably leave out the tea tree oil next time. I think it may be too drying for my hair.
I squirt some shampoo in the bottle. I usually fill it about 1/4 full of the shampoo.
I had a large squirt of Aloe Vera gel to add volume.
I add about 1/8 tsp of the jojoba oil.
A few drops of Lavender Essential Oil (that's my favorite - add your favorite smell)
A quick squirt of the witch hazel.
I fill the rest of the bottle with filtered water.
If "no poo" hasn't worked for you- do "Poo by You"! :)
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I work in a professional environment and I'm not even willing to try no poo or plain water.
AND I'm not going to spend like $8 for 'natural' shampoo at Earth fare or Whole Foods.
So here's 'my' shampoo recipe. I start with a real 'natural' shampoo and add other ingredients to it to make the one bottle last longer and thus be more economical.
So far one bottle has lasted me over several months.
I found a shampoo on sale at www.vitacost.com.
It's "Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo".
Here's the description....
Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo Biotin B Complex Therapy Description
- NEW MORE SUSTAINABLE
- Fortified with Biotin, Saw Palmetto, Wheat Protein and vitamin E for an energized scalp and thicker, fuller hair.
- Helps build body in fine, thinning hair.
- Stimulates scalp to encourage hair growth.
- Cleans and nourishes hair from follicle through entire shaft
- Strengthens hair strands
- Boosts volume so hair feels thicker and softer
- pH Balanced.
Free Of
Parabens, harsh preservatives, synthetic colors or fragrances, phthalates, sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate and animal testing.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here are my ingredients for 'my poo':
A used shampoo container (or other container) (rinsed out really well)
A "Natural" shampoo as the base
Aloe Vera Gel
Filtered water
Jojoba Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Witch Hazel
Now- I haven't measured the ingredients. I guess at it. I will probably leave out the tea tree oil next time. I think it may be too drying for my hair.
I squirt some shampoo in the bottle. I usually fill it about 1/4 full of the shampoo.
I had a large squirt of Aloe Vera gel to add volume.
I add about 1/8 tsp of the jojoba oil.
A few drops of Lavender Essential Oil (that's my favorite - add your favorite smell)
A quick squirt of the witch hazel.
I fill the rest of the bottle with filtered water.
(I forgot to put the essential oils in the picture.)
That's it.
Real easy. Inexpensive. These same ingredients have lasted for numerous months.
If "no poo" hasn't worked for you- do "Poo by You"! :)
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