Musings

Revisiting (and supplying) DIY Natural Deodorant

Whereupon the elf touches upon the pros and cons of making DIY deodorant, and points you towards where you can acquire a “better than average” supply ;)

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It has been ages since I have made natural deodorant. Simply ages.

Those Dutch genes run strong ;)

Probably around the same time as I took this photo of my li’l one.

Honestly, it is one of those things that only takes about 15 minutes to make, lasts months, and this is the best stuff I have ever used.

The basic recipe uses coconut oil, baking soda, and corn starch. For those with corn allergies, arrowroot or rice flour can be easily sourced as a substitute. I am very interested in acquiring diatomaceous earth as an allergen-free option, or for those with sensitive skin.

“Fun” fact, coconut oil is stable at room temperature but melts on skin contact, making it an awesome medium to apply and absorb into the skin. This property can be as terrible as it is awesome, because it will liquefy on a hot day, and I’ve had people complain to me that it is “weird” and “too much trouble” to keep deodorant in the fridge.

Enter beeswax to save the day.

Seriously, that is all that’s required. Add some essential oils (tea tree oil for added stink killer is a good one), and personalize it however you want.

Trial sizes and scents soon to be seen at Strange Things Emporium:

Strawberry,
Berry Twist,
Vanilla,
Black Currant, and
Sandalwood.

If this proves popular, I might have to make some signature scents ;) It will also give me an opportunity to buy different nut butters, and perfect my homemade lotion (which is the only thing that does not upset Phee‘s eczema.  Unfortunately the oily residue is not everyone’s cup of tea).

I would love to see this become a lucrative hobby. I appreciate the opportunity to find out. ::smiles::

Next up, back to playing with soap! ::laughs::

Ever yours, ~EA

Spring! And the cutest, (almost) easiest knitted cloth ever

Whereupon the Elf talks about knitting, her up-coming craft sale, and, well, yeah, yarn ;)

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So I have been quietly obsessed with this leaf knit pattern I’ve found :D

There is also a stocking knit version available that I find more visually appealing, but when learning the pattern, I was absent-minded and started the  garter stitch version first. Since it is super easy to memorize, I’ve made it my go-to for keeping quietly calm and busy. I plan on selling them at the Fairy Girls’ Spring Market on April 22nd. I’d be thrilled if they tickle your fancy!

I’m also enjoying my GelMoment nails, although I need practice using nail polish, as you can see, haha.

My mother in law has discovered Stampin’ Up and without blathering on, I’m excited that I should have an improved packaging solution for selling jewelry :D No rush to get this done, but once the box is perfected, I will work on labels.

I’m eking out small sales at Strange Things Emporium. Can’t complain. ::smiles:: I plan to send over the red ones and custom dye some black. Whether they sell or not, getting elbow deep in dye should be fun. ::grins:: I am optimistic though.

Need to get back to my jewelry. I’m… getting there, mentally. Not wildly inspired, but interested in it again.

It’s also Spring Break for the MiniMees, meaning it’s time to go!

New ‘Do

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So I might have done this thing.

As in, I might have dyed my hair…
Yup.

Purple.

Why, you ask? Well, I’ve always wanted to be wild with my hair, just once. Actually, I wanted green, but the stylist didn’t have it. (I bought this seafoam green wig about a decade ago, and always wanted to dye my hair a similar shade.) Currently working at a place where this doesn’t upset the office space, so why not? Hoping it doesn’t fade too quickly, because I’ll have to live with it for a while, haha.

I also did this other thing, Continue reading “New ‘Do” →