March, 22, 2014


Came across this recipe online and thought I'd share it:

Homemade Deodorant Recipe using Coconut Oil

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• 1/3 cup coconut oil (where to buy it)
• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (where to buy it)
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch (this will add an antiperspirant effect to the deodorant.)
• (Optional) essential oils–try tea tree, sweet orange, lavender, frankincense, etc. (my favorite essential oils)

How to make:

• Mix baking soda, cornstarch, and arrowroot powder in a bowl.
• Add coconut oil and use a fork or pastry cutter to blend into the dry ingredients.
• Add 5-10 drops of your chosen essential oil (I used tea tree oil).
• Add more coconut oil or baking soda to achieve your desired consistency.
• Viola! Now you have easy-peasy, good-for-you, all-natural deodorant!

Other Notes:

• This recipe uses coconut oil which will liquefy at 76 degrees (it will remain solid at any temp under 76 degrees). I live in Florida and this deodorant stays a paste-like consistency in my bathroom. However, my husband uses the bathroom upstairs and at times, it turns into a thick liquid-y consistency. He doesn’t find it a problem, though. He just dabs his finger into it, messages it into his underarms, and then rinses his hands afterward.
• I’ve heard of people putting their homemade deodorants in cleaned-out store-bought deodorant containers but it didn’t work for me. My DIY deodorant leaked out the bottom of the container and was a gooey mess.
• Instead, I store this coconut oil deodorant in a small glass jar and I keep it in my medicine cabinet.
• To apply, I take a small amount and rub it together with my hands to soften and then rub it into my underarms like a lotion.
• Me and my husband both use this deodorant and absolutely love it. We’d never switch back to store-bought. You really must give it a try.

I haven't tried it. I'm enjoying one I get from a friend, but having a recipe to try is fun.

March 22, 2014


I'm back! I doubt I have any followers now since I left everyone hanging for so long. I have been without internet for two months and blogging was not possible. However, I really don't mind if I don't have a following. I blog more for my own amusement.


This week we had two sets of twin kids born to our two Alpine does. They are doing great and so are the mamas. I will have lots of milk in a month. I'll have to get busy learning how to make more cheeses and yogurt. I have never successfully made goat yogurt. Time to bring in the professionals.


I am almost finished with the quilt that I've been working on. It looks real cute, but I am ready for a smaller project.


We have been doing good with our healthy eating project, but some old habits have crept back in. I find it hard to have the time to make EVERYTHING from scratch, so we have to opt for store-bought on some things. We had eggs with ham and whole wheat bagels for breakfast. Sandwiches for lunch and spaghetti for dinner. All good foods, but lacking the "clean" ingredient. I think it's something I will have to constantly adjust and readjust.


We have a friend here from Council Id. that has been helping us insulate the upstairs. He's been here since Wed. It looks like he's got Morgan's room done and ready for tape and texture. It's a tough job because everything is crooked up there. I don't think they had the same tools we have in 1904. But I am soooo glad that it is getting done. It's a huge job!


We're still having to light fires in the stove at night, but the day warms after lunch so we don't keep it going.


We will leave after church tomorrow to take Dave back to Council and visit the Carters. Otis and Jo are taking my puppies to Biggs Junction to meet their new owners. It's nice having family so close.