Comments on: What Do I Buy That I Can Make? http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/ Natural Motherhood, Breastfeeding, Baby Wearing and Green Living. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:15:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Wendy McKenzie http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-68405 Wendy McKenzie Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:08:50 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-68405 You need to visit Passionate Homemaking.com. I have tried, and recommend, her recipes for homemade toothpaste, soaked bread and tortillas, and want to try her deodorant recipe. While you're there try the Healthy Delicious Fudge recipe - Cocoa powder, honey and coconut oil- excellent!! I also add chopped dried cherries and pecans. You need to visit Passionate Homemaking.com. I have tried, and recommend, her recipes for homemade toothpaste, soaked bread and tortillas, and want to try her deodorant recipe. While you’re there try the Healthy Delicious Fudge recipe – Cocoa powder, honey and coconut oil- excellent!! I also add chopped dried cherries and pecans.

]]> By: Melissa @Cellulite Investigation http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-67602 Melissa @Cellulite Investigation Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:42:35 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-67602 Carrie, thanks for stopping by the Cellulite Investigation. After checking out your site, I am equally fascinated! I love reading child psychology type books (even though I don't yet have kids) and learning new ways to keep things simple (and natural). Carrie, thanks for stopping by the Cellulite Investigation. After checking out your site, I am equally fascinated! I love reading child psychology type books (even though I don’t yet have kids) and learning new ways to keep things simple (and natural).

]]> By: Carrie http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66514 Carrie Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:26:07 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66514 Thanks Kim, that recipe looks easy. I'll surely put it to the test with my pregnant self in the Georgia heat this summer. LOL Thanks Kim, that recipe looks easy. I’ll surely put it to the test with my pregnant self in the Georgia heat this summer. LOL

]]> By: KimC http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66314 KimC Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:58:34 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66314 I've been using homemade deodorant for over a year now, since I finally found a simple recipe that works better than anything I ever bought from the store! We just mix equal parts cornstarch and baking soda, then stir in a tiny bit of tea tree oil. I've heard you can also add coconut oil in larger amounts to make a firm paste that looks and acts like traditional deodorant, but we just dust the powder under our arms. The powder is also good for stinky shoes. :D I’ve been using homemade deodorant for over a year now, since I finally found a simple recipe that works better than anything I ever bought from the store!
We just mix equal parts cornstarch and baking soda, then stir in a tiny bit of tea tree oil. I’ve heard you can also add coconut oil in larger amounts to make a firm paste that looks and acts like traditional deodorant, but we just dust the powder under our arms.
The powder is also good for stinky shoes. :D

]]> By: carrie http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66155 carrie Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:02:02 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66155 Thanks Emily, I keep forgetting things I make too, like homemade tooth powder. And my Dad swears by baking soda as a deodorant as well. What's your recipe? Thanks Emily, I keep forgetting things I make too, like homemade tooth powder. And my Dad swears by baking soda as a deodorant as well. What’s your recipe?

]]> By: Emily http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66150 Emily Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:25:49 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66150 I make kefir, sourdough bread, sauerkraut and salad dressing from scratch. Ditto on ketchup--when I have enough tomatoes, I want to make that from scratch, too. Tried cukes once--they got moldy. Maybe will try again when I have cukes from garden later this summer. IMHO I can't do better than Ezekiel 4:9 tortillas, so I'll keep buying those. ;) I've noticed the castile soap doesn't do well on greasy dishes. Let me know if your recipe works for you, Carrie, and I might try it. I also make my own "deodorant" from baking soda and cornstarch, and all my household cleaning formulas are homemade as well. BTW homemade yogurt, although it takes a lot longer to make than kefir, is easy to do. The main thing is to keep it well-insulated for a long enough period. I make kefir, sourdough bread, sauerkraut and salad dressing from scratch. Ditto on ketchup–when I have enough tomatoes, I want to make that from scratch, too.

Tried cukes once–they got moldy. Maybe will try again when I have cukes from garden later this summer.

IMHO I can’t do better than Ezekiel 4:9 tortillas, so I’ll keep buying those. ;)

I’ve noticed the castile soap doesn’t do well on greasy dishes. Let me know if your recipe works for you, Carrie, and I might try it.

I also make my own “deodorant” from baking soda and cornstarch, and all my household cleaning formulas are homemade as well.

BTW homemade yogurt, although it takes a lot longer to make than kefir, is easy to do. The main thing is to keep it well-insulated for a long enough period.

]]> By: carrie http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66114 carrie Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:53:06 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66114 Ah, pickles! Can't believe I forgot! I have never made those but hope I get a bumper crop of cucumbers to make my own. I'll add that to the post. This would be a fun project for the kids to do. Our kids LOVE pickles. Ah, pickles! Can’t believe I forgot! I have never made those but hope I get a bumper crop of cucumbers to make my own. I’ll add that to the post. This would be a fun project for the kids to do. Our kids LOVE pickles.

]]> By: Candi http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/what-do-i-buy-that-i-can-make/comment-page-1/#comment-66113 Candi Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:51:41 +0000 http://naturalmomstalkradio.com/blog/?p=3187#comment-66113 Yum! I make a lot of the food items you listed from scratch. We've started making our own bread, pancakes, cookies (unless I can get the boxed variety for free - I know that's not always good for you, but occasionally you can pick up an organic or natural variety for pennies with coupons & sales). I just made some Strawberry Preserves this week that are to die for! I've got an easy vinaigrette recipe that me and the kids prefer over bottled any time. And we're going to try our hand at pickles this year. I've never tried to make my own mayo...but I'll have to try it one day just to say I've done it :) Yum! I make a lot of the food items you listed from scratch. We’ve started making our own bread, pancakes, cookies (unless I can get the boxed variety for free – I know that’s not always good for you, but occasionally you can pick up an organic or natural variety for pennies with coupons & sales). I just made some Strawberry Preserves this week that are to die for! I’ve got an easy vinaigrette recipe that me and the kids prefer over bottled any time. And we’re going to try our hand at pickles this year. I’ve never tried to make my own mayo…but I’ll have to try it one day just to say I’ve done it :)

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