Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Saturday, July 6, 2024

DIY Face Moisturizer

 

In a 4 0z jar, mix half castor oil and half jojoba oil. Add 20 drops of frankincense oil.

Pour into hands, rub and apply to face and neck before bedtime. 


4 oz. = half cup

1/4 cup of castor oil

1/4 cup of jojoba oil

20 drop of frankincense oil

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2 oz = quarter cup

1 oz of castor oil

1 oz of jojoba oil

10 drops of frankincense oil


DIY Air Freshner

Grab a clean spray bottle and fill with warm water.  Add a few drops of essential oil.  I like eucalyptus and lavender.  Lavender is relaxing.  Eucalyptus helps to purify the air, and smells wonderful.

Friday, July 5, 2024

Bluing instead of Bleach

 


Use Mrs. Stewart's bluing agent to whiten whites.  Obtain a separate container and fill with water.  Then add a few drops of Mrs. Stewart's bluing agent into the container until it turns pale blue.  Add 1/2 cup of the pale blue mixture into  rinsing compartment of washing machine.  Wash whites as normal.

Why bluing works:

DIY Silver Cleaner

Grab an aluminum container, add some baking soda, and some salt. Pour hot boiling water. into mixture. Place your tarnished silver items in the container and let soak for 10 minutes or longer.  Dry and buff silver item and see it shine once again!

DIY Fabric Deodorizer Disinfectant

 In a spray bottle add the following ingredients:

1/2 cup of vodka

1/2 cup of water

couple drops of essential oil (do not add too much)


*Spray on delicate garments.

DIY Disinfectant for Used Books or Library Books

 

Use rubbing alcohol with 70% isopropyl to wipe down books to disinfect.

or

Place books inside zip lock bag and leave in freezer for 48 hours.