I am so excited to post about making homemade deodorant. Store brand deodorant/antiperspirants contain so many harsh chemicals that make my pits break out, not to mention containing aluminum. (Some studies show that aluminum may cause /contribute to the growth of cancer cells. My mother died from breast cancer, and I'd rather not take any unnecessary chances by rubbing a metallic chemical cocktail so close to my breasts just so I smell pretty.) Not only is homemade deodorant more healthy for me, but it's easy, economical, and works better than store brand! Seriously, I can't stop smelling my pits.
Here is the recipe I used. I saved the cool tins for holding stitch markers, but they are perfect deodorant containers. I'm going to make another batch just for my husband using arrowroot and sage oil to help with his manly perspiring.
Last month I made my first rhubarb pie using a recipe from the newspaper. It was good, but used nutmeg and had a custard filling that turned some of my pie tasters off (Aunt Susie and Kazia). While perusing recipes online, I came across Smitten Kitchen's strawberry rhubarb pie recipe, and I knew right away that I needed to try my hand at it. I even used SK's all butter pie crust recipe, you know, for science. OMG! This pie is amazing! It takes like magical fairies made it to take to the unicorn queen's tea party in the enchanted forest.
So delicious! That slice of pie was my dinner. Guess what I'm having for dessert? Yep, more pie!
The noro granny squares are zooming along. I hope to finish the whole thing before our trip to visit my in laws next week. I love these colors!
I forgot to blog about using my crochet skills for gardening. This is my DIY upside down tomato planter. I have catnip on the top (To keep the strays from eating it out of the ground) and grape tomatoes on the bottom! Then I just crocheted chains of acrylic yarn around the edge and hung it up to grow. Win!
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I can't wait to try the deodorant recipe! What scent did you make yours?
You have to do it! I used lavender, about 20 drops. Next time I want to add vanilla too!
I might steal some of Brandon's eggnog scent from his moustache wax.
Bravo you.
Wow! You are on a domestic-roll! That pie looks deeeeelicious.
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I am a pie baker and use a very old recipe for my crusts (makes 5 at a time) which everyone raves about. But I have guilt pangs over using shortening. So if I were to substitute all butter, do I use the same measure? You are correct in saying the key to flakiness is not to overwork the fat. I am a "real butter" person and never use margarine. The only time I use shortening is when I make pie crusts. I will try all butter next time!
I quit using deodorant a long time ago. I can't see taking the risk either. I mean, I bathe or shower every day...do I really need a deodorant? and I'm not in favor of anti-perspirants either...that just seems very unnatural. Maybe I'm try your recipe just for the fun of it though!
Love you blog...
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