I have been searching the internet for recipes, sources, and ideas for making my own beauty products.  I have come across a couple interesting sites I thought I would pass along: 

More than Alive     This site offers bulk herbs, recipes, and some wonderful books.

Kitchen Cosmetics     Recipes

Abundant Earth      Anything organic or recycled (mattresses, blankets, candles, etc.)

Mrs. Meyer's     We had some problems getting our kitten, Spooky, to use the litter box.  We use the cheap litter with no fragrance and thought this may be the problem.  So, I bought some of Mrs. Meyer's Pet Litter Freshener.  It made all the difference in the world.  Now Spooky uses the litter box like he is supposed to.  After reading the label I discovered it is baking soda with clary sage, chamomile, lavender, grapefruit, cypress, and orange essential oils added.  Hmmm, you think I could make this for less than $4.99 a bottle?  Me too.

We are hoping to finish up our passport process with pictures on Friday and going to the post office Saturday to turn in our paperwork and pay.  Then, if we decide we want to go to Canada while we are visiting family in Michigan, we can.  If we decide we want to go to Norway with my in-laws, we can.  Or if by some unbelievable chance we plan a trip to Ireland, we are all set.

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Posted by homesteadinthemaking

Thanks for the sites.
As for the traveling, Ireland sounds wonderful!!
Blessings,
Trixi

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Posted by jennickless

Gretchen,

I loved the VW buses! That is what we call them up here. We own a VW. My husband drives it every day. She is a 95 with a lot of mileage but runs the best out of three newer vehicles! She is not the most attractive girl, but she is very dependable and has excellent gas mileage. My husband drives over 500 miles a week. That car gets the jobs done. I have to laugh at my husband. He said that she meaning the car has feelings. (Ugh?)

On a totally different subject...I thought I would pass on the title of a book that I really like.
The Magic of Herbs by Jane Newdick
It has some great recipes that you may also enjoy.
There is another one that I have that has more of what you have been reading about, but I am unable to recall the title and the author for that matter....I must of let someone borrow it.
Regarding your comment about the magazines. You are so right! I always read mine right away.

Take care,

Jennifer

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Posted by gabbie427

Thansk for posting this. I need to save this page to look upon it later!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

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