I’ve never been obsessed with being natural. And, quite honestly, I’m still not obsessed with it. However…I’m beginning to see how making your own natural products can be beneficial. Not only are you keeping harmful chemicals out of your body and home, you’re saving money! I’ve always thought living more natural would be more expensive. In some ways it is. Organically grown food is more expensive for sure. Although I wonder if it might save on doctor bills later on. But making your own products is cheaper in the long run. I’ve made my own moisturizer, deodorant, shampoo, and insect repellent. I actually LIKE these products better than the store bought items. I’m going to try to make dusting spray and room deodorizing spray. The best part is that it’s FUN. And you feel such a sense of accomplishment. And it really doesn’t take that long to make these things.
Now about the vodka. I mentioned yesterday I needed vodka. It’s because it’s the base of things like room spray and…deodorant. I found THIS website that gives lots of recipes and info. They actually use a deodorant that is just…vodka. Yeah, you heard that right. They no longer recommend rubbing alcohol for long term use because they say it has some toxicity. The idea behind vodka deodorant is that it kills the bacteria that causes odor. I’ve also seen vodka as a base for perfume.
Now, here’s my favorite website for buying ingredients. Mountain Rose Herbs. I wish I could afford to buy more from them. Eventually, I’ll be able to stock up if I buy a little at a time. Especially if I’m saving money in the long run.
So am I going to go completely natural? Nah. I like Sweet N Low too much. LOL. But I want to do this as much as I can.
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I love vodka, it goes great with Drunkin’ Amazon, but not with Sweet N Low. And now I’m gonna go drink some vodka and listen to Van Halen’s Panama. Enjoy that sunshine, LL.
I bet you’ve never used vodka under your arms! Well, probably not on purpose anyway.
I really love the idea of all things natural but I’m a little lazy and tend to grab the easy pre-made instead of making my own. I need to be better about just trying a few things instead of feeling like I have to do EVERYTHING natural or nothing. Thanks for your comment, by the way, I really appreciate your happy thoughts! 🙂
Shannon
It’s the all or nothing thinking that usually keeps us from doing things. I’ve let that go. I think doing a little bit of natural stuff is better than none. Start small with easy things. I don’t do the hard stuff, like make my own soap. I know that clumsy me and lye won’t mix. Lol. But a lot of it is easy.
And you’re welcome. An extra prayer never hurts. 🙂
I wouldn’t have guessed vodka could be used that way. That’s really interesting.
I end up blending some natural stuff with the other things I have. I love my hand lotion, and it works for aches and burns. Who knew? Some of the natural products end up doing more than you think they do. 😀
My problem is that I don’t want to walk into a liquor store and buy vodka. No one would believe I was using it just for making natural products. LOL. I can just hear it now “Hey, did you see the deacon’s wife going into the liquor store?”
I’m having LOTS of fun making the natural products. I use my homemade shampoo, deodorant, and moisturizer all the time. 🙂