Ever since I left my big hair back in the 1980’s, chemical hairsprays have not been an important staple in my daily routine. The buildup they would leave on my hair, not to mention my bathroom floor and walls, was really not a desirable side effect. And the smell, yeah my nose and lungs could totally do without. A few years ago, I decided it was time to start making my own and I have never gone back to store bought hairsprays. This recipe is SOOOO easy! 3/4 cup distilled w

In my quest to make healthier choices and be more aware of the “nasties” in the products around me, making my own deodorant had been on my “to-do” list for quite some time. One day (after being without deodorant for at least two days), I decided it was time to make some pit paste. And I am sure my family was thanking me! Here is how I did it: 4 Tbsp virgin coconut oil 1/4 cup baking soda 1/4 cup arrowroot powder 8 drops melaleuca essential oil 4 drops frankincense essential