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Day 29 – Homemade Dog Biscuits – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 30, 2015 by gracieed

Before I get into today’s post, I thought I show some photos from the soap I made yesterday.  Cold Process soap needs to cure for 4-6 weeks, but it’s so worth the wait.         After the soap … Continue reading →

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Day 28 – Making Lavender Rose Soap – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 29, 2015 by gracieed

Today I made soap using the cardboard soap mold I made yesterday.  The recipe I use is from the Soapmaker’s Companion, by Susan Miller Cavitch. It’s called the Soap Essentials bar made from olive oil, coconut oil and palm oil.  … Continue reading →

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Day 26 – Natural Bleach Alternative – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 27, 2015 by gracieed

Yesterday I made a DIY Soft Scrub Cleanser and it worked great.  As I mentioned at the end of that blog post, I wasn’t happy with the left side of the sink, but I didn’t blame the cleanser.  I blamed … Continue reading →

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Day 25 – DIY Soft Scrub Cleanser – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 26, 2015 by gracieed

Today I did make a scrub, but instead of a tile and grout scrub, I made a DIY Soft Scrub Cleanser.  I’m sure I’ll be able to use this on our tile shower as well. Our white, porcelain kitchen sink … Continue reading →

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Day 23 – Soap Scum Cleaner – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 24, 2015 by gracieed

I’ve been using the DIY Daily Shower Cleaner for several weeks now and it’s doing a wonderful job, but it doesn’t take the place of actually cleaning the shower.  Darn! So today, I made a Soap Scum Cleaner for our … Continue reading →

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Day 22 – Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 23, 2015 by gracieed

In the DIY Daily Shower Cleaner post, I mentioned that cleaning showers was not my thing.  Well neither are toilets. Yet, and I think we can all agree, they are modern conveniences that we are incredibly grateful for and need … Continue reading →

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Day 21 – Floor Grease Cutter Cleaner – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 22, 2015 by gracieed

I’ve never really been a mop person.  I’ve always wanted to be one, but never understood the attraction.  That all being said I still need to clean my floors, but I do it with a bucket and sponge (although these … Continue reading →

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Day 20 – Homemade Shea Body Butter – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 21, 2015 by gracieed

Have you ever had an experience where you finally found the right shade of lipstick or the perfect outfit for an event or the yummiest shade of yarn or whatever… fill in the blank? I’m constantly in search of the … Continue reading →

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Day 19 – Good Morning Wake-up Spritzer – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 20, 2015 by gracieed

Are you a morning person or a night person?  I tend to be a morning person, but on those mornings when I don’t go to bed early enough or I am woken by doggies in the night, I need a … Continue reading →

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Day 18 – Homemade Foot Soak – {DIY From Scratch}

Posted on April 19, 2015 by gracieed

Today was one of those days where my feet really needed a good soak. I’ve been wearing a boot because my right foot has peroneal tibial tendonitis.  I have to wear it for another two weeks and its working, but … Continue reading →

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