Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Saturday, June 20, 2015
How to Make Organic Laundry Detergent - 3 Ingredients!! Easy!
Hello!
Most people close to me know that I'm all about affordable organic products. I use facial products that are natural and good for the skin, I use organic shampoo, and try to eat some affordable fruits and veggies when I can. I took my personal organic journey a step further and decided to try organic laundry detergent!! I am THRILLED with the results. My clothes came out clean, but without all the yucky chemicals from regular detergent. So today I'm sharing with you what I did and how to make it...enjoy!
First of all, I based my recipe off of this lovely lady's recipe:
http://www.lifecouldbeadreamblog.com/diy-laundry-detergent-for-sensitive-skin/
I did tweak it a bit though.
The only ingredients you need are...
8 cups of baking soda (about 1.48 because you'll probably need 2 boxes)
6 cups of Super Washing Soda (about 4 bucks and in the laundry aisle like she mentioned!)
2 bars of castille soap.....I used the basic Kirk's Coco Castille soap which is about 3 bucks for 3 bars!
First of all, you're going to need to grate the 2 bars of castille soap. It doesn't matter how big the grated pieces are they just need to be grated and put into a bowl.
Next, boil some water and put all of your grated pieces into the boiling water. It needs to melt completely and will be a light yellow color. Melt it to the point where there is no more chunks left. Then let cool.
Now combine the 8 cups of Super Washing Soda and roughly the 2 boxes or 6 cups of baking soda.
Bro tip: you're going to need a biiiig bowl for this one!
Lastly, pour the liquid castille soap mixture with the combined washing and baking soda mixture.
I'm sure you could also pour the soda into the pot with the melted castille soap mixture, but I'm just putting what I did...if you try it though, let us know!
It should be a powdery-small-chunk mixture. Put into a big jar like mine or a half-gallon mason jar.
When using it to do laundry, all you need is 1/4 cup of it and you're good to go!!! It should last AT LEAST 4 months, but I'm guessing it will last a lot longer. Also, if you want organic fabric softener then use a 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
THAT'S IT. ENJOY!
P.S. I bought all the products I needed at Walmart except for the jar ;)
Most people close to me know that I'm all about affordable organic products. I use facial products that are natural and good for the skin, I use organic shampoo, and try to eat some affordable fruits and veggies when I can. I took my personal organic journey a step further and decided to try organic laundry detergent!! I am THRILLED with the results. My clothes came out clean, but without all the yucky chemicals from regular detergent. So today I'm sharing with you what I did and how to make it...enjoy!
First of all, I based my recipe off of this lovely lady's recipe:
http://www.lifecouldbeadreamblog.com/diy-laundry-detergent-for-sensitive-skin/
I did tweak it a bit though.
The only ingredients you need are...
8 cups of baking soda (about 1.48 because you'll probably need 2 boxes)
6 cups of Super Washing Soda (about 4 bucks and in the laundry aisle like she mentioned!)
2 bars of castille soap.....I used the basic Kirk's Coco Castille soap which is about 3 bucks for 3 bars!
First of all, you're going to need to grate the 2 bars of castille soap. It doesn't matter how big the grated pieces are they just need to be grated and put into a bowl.
Next, boil some water and put all of your grated pieces into the boiling water. It needs to melt completely and will be a light yellow color. Melt it to the point where there is no more chunks left. Then let cool.
Now combine the 8 cups of Super Washing Soda and roughly the 2 boxes or 6 cups of baking soda.
Bro tip: you're going to need a biiiig bowl for this one!
Lastly, pour the liquid castille soap mixture with the combined washing and baking soda mixture.
I'm sure you could also pour the soda into the pot with the melted castille soap mixture, but I'm just putting what I did...if you try it though, let us know!
It should be a powdery-small-chunk mixture. Put into a big jar like mine or a half-gallon mason jar.
When using it to do laundry, all you need is 1/4 cup of it and you're good to go!!! It should last AT LEAST 4 months, but I'm guessing it will last a lot longer. Also, if you want organic fabric softener then use a 1/2 cup of white vinegar.
THAT'S IT. ENJOY!
P.S. I bought all the products I needed at Walmart except for the jar ;)
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
7 Healthy Snack Ideas!
Lately I've been trying to make some positive changes in my life and one of those changes includes changing my diet and exercise. I've never been overweight in any sense of the word, but I do want to feel fitter, faster, and stronger. So...in order to help me keep my energy up I use healthy snacks to not only fill my belly, but fill my body and mind as well! Without further ado, here are some of my favorite, healthy, simple snack ideas!!
1. A classic. Apples and peanut butter! Peanut butter has a lot of protein in it which keeps you feeling fuller longer. Perfect before class or a meeting!
2. Tortilla chips and salsa.
Salsa is great because it has some benefits of tomatoes (think vitamins and water to help your skin) but is perfect for a substitute for fatty chips while watching tv..
3. Tuna and crackers.
Tuna has omega 3's in it and whole wheat/grain crackers give some not-so-bad starch to your diet. Recently, omega 3 has been shown to reduce inflammation and even help with depression! It's a win-win.
4. Peanut butter and celery with
raisins. These are also called ants on a log. Some protein and vegetables. Need I say more.
5. Sweet potato "chips"
I buy organic sweet potatoes, slice them up, drizzle them will olive oil, and put them in the oven for 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, I put some light brown sugar on them. This is one of the main ways I sneak in vegetables in my diet!!
6. Popcorn with coconut oil and salt.
Lately I've heard about all the horrible chemicals in the linings of popcorn bags so I decided to try something else...something healthier. I bought popcorn kernels in a bag and some coconut oil cooking spray. First, put a light layer of olive oil in a frying pan. Then put a layer of kernels on and cover with a lid and turn the stove top on medium-high. Then watch them pop! Just plop in a bowl, spray coconut oil on your popcorn and sprinkle salt accordingly. It's healthier and delicious!
7. Pita pizzas!
One of my favorites is the good ole' pita pizza. I just use half of a pita, put pasta sauce on it, and sprinkle cheese on top. I place it in the oven on 350' for about 10 minutes and hooray! Delicious healthy pita pizza!
8. Last but not least, watermelon and other fruits. Watermelon is personally my summer favorite but bananas with peanut butter and apples (like the ideas above) and grapes are simple and do the job as well.
For the sweet tooths out there:
For a healthier option to satisfy your craving try one of these.
1. Cookie in a mug.
Just one cookie so nobody gets carried away :)
Here's my favorite recipe for one here:
http://eugeniekitchen.com/microwave-chocolate-chip-cooki/
And....apple cinnamon rice crisps!
Low on sugar, big on taste.
And lastly,
Organic strawberries with whipped cream. Cut your strawberries (organic ones can be found at Aldi) and then put some whipped cream on top to satisfy your sweets craving!
Now that I've shared my favorite snack secrets what are yours?
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1. A classic. Apples and peanut butter! Peanut butter has a lot of protein in it which keeps you feeling fuller longer. Perfect before class or a meeting!
2. Tortilla chips and salsa.
Salsa is great because it has some benefits of tomatoes (think vitamins and water to help your skin) but is perfect for a substitute for fatty chips while watching tv..
3. Tuna and crackers.
Tuna has omega 3's in it and whole wheat/grain crackers give some not-so-bad starch to your diet. Recently, omega 3 has been shown to reduce inflammation and even help with depression! It's a win-win.
4. Peanut butter and celery with
raisins. These are also called ants on a log. Some protein and vegetables. Need I say more.
5. Sweet potato "chips"
I buy organic sweet potatoes, slice them up, drizzle them will olive oil, and put them in the oven for 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Afterwards, I put some light brown sugar on them. This is one of the main ways I sneak in vegetables in my diet!!
6. Popcorn with coconut oil and salt.
Lately I've heard about all the horrible chemicals in the linings of popcorn bags so I decided to try something else...something healthier. I bought popcorn kernels in a bag and some coconut oil cooking spray. First, put a light layer of olive oil in a frying pan. Then put a layer of kernels on and cover with a lid and turn the stove top on medium-high. Then watch them pop! Just plop in a bowl, spray coconut oil on your popcorn and sprinkle salt accordingly. It's healthier and delicious!
7. Pita pizzas!
One of my favorites is the good ole' pita pizza. I just use half of a pita, put pasta sauce on it, and sprinkle cheese on top. I place it in the oven on 350' for about 10 minutes and hooray! Delicious healthy pita pizza!
8. Last but not least, watermelon and other fruits. Watermelon is personally my summer favorite but bananas with peanut butter and apples (like the ideas above) and grapes are simple and do the job as well.
For the sweet tooths out there:
For a healthier option to satisfy your craving try one of these.
1. Cookie in a mug.
Just one cookie so nobody gets carried away :)
Here's my favorite recipe for one here:
http://eugeniekitchen.com/microwave-chocolate-chip-cooki/
And....apple cinnamon rice crisps!
Low on sugar, big on taste.
And lastly,
Organic strawberries with whipped cream. Cut your strawberries (organic ones can be found at Aldi) and then put some whipped cream on top to satisfy your sweets craving!
Now that I've shared my favorite snack secrets what are yours?
Instagram: Glamshazam
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