31 Days of Homemade, Day 15

Personal
Day 15: Non-Shampoo

I really like this for my hair, but I did have some issues, so I started using the homemade shampoo. 

 

Recipe for Homemade Non-Shampoo:

In a bottle (I use a litter bottle):
1/2 cup baking soda
Fill with distilled water

12 drops of sweet orange essential oil (or lemongrass)


Really this works best if you wash your hair everyday (I do not and I had some oil issues when I only washed my hair every other day).  You also really need to scrub this into your scalp.  Apply at the beginning of the shower and let it sit in your hair for the remainder of the shower.

*Note: this does not thicken, just shake and pour on your hair.

For a list of all 31 Days of Homemade click here. (I will be updating the links as the series progresses.)

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31 Days of Homemade, Day 14

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Day 14: Shampoo

I have made this for myself and my husband several times.  With pregnancy this isn't working right now, but I will start using it again after baby arrives and my hormones level out.

Recipe for Homemade Shampoo:

In a bottle (I use an old dish-wash soap bottle):
1 cup distilled water
1/8 cup Bronner's Soap (I use peppermint)
12 drops of lavender essential oil (or lemongrass if you use the plain Bronner's soap)
For dry hair add 1/2- 1 tsp of oil jojoba or almond

The more soap you add to the water the more this will sud.  The peppermint smells so good and leaves my scalp feeling refreshed.

For a list of all 31 Days of Homemade click here. (I will be updating the links as the series progresses.)

31 Days of Homemade, Day 13 and Tuesday Link Up Party

Cleaning
Day 13: Non-toxic Anti-bacterial spray


I love this because not only is it easy and non-toxic, but it smells good too!

Recipe for Non-toxic Anti-bacterial spray:

In a small spray bottle add:
1 cup distilled water
12 drops of lavender essential oil (or lemongrass)

I spray this on counters when I wipe them up at the end of the day.  You could use vinegar too, but the essential oils and water works too. 

For a list of all 31 Days of Homemade click here. (I will be updating the links as the series progresses.)

Time for another link up party.  I love reading what has been on your heart the past week.  Please link up below.

31 Days of Homemade, Day 12

Cleaning
Day 12: Carpet Freshener

This again is a simple ingredient recipe that is non-toxic and will get the carpets in your home smelling great.

Recipe for Carpet Freshener:

Baking Soda

Just sprinkle some on your carpets, let it sit (I let it sit for an hour) and then vacuum up.  I think baking soda is the best home cleaner ever!  It absorbs odors and gets things clean:)  After you vacuum it up you can sprinkle some essential oils on your carpet if you want a smell.

For a list of all 31 Days of Homemade click here. (I will be updating the links as the series progresses.)

31 Days of Homemade, Day 11

Cleaning
Day 11: Floor Cleaner

This again is a simple ingredient recipe that is non-toxic and will get the floors in your home clean!

Recipe for Floor Cleaner:

1 Gallon warm water
1 cap/lid of Murphy's oil soap

This has a pleasant scent and is non-toxic.  I feel safe using this around my kid and myself!

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For a list of all 31 Days of Homemade click here. (I will be updating the links as the series progresses.)