I had just about given up on perfumes once I learned about all of the questionable ingredients in the perfumes and body sprays I had been buying. Things like propylene glycol, synthetic chemical fragrance blends, and a whole bunch of other unpronounceable ingredients that would make my spell-checker go crazy if I tried to type… Continue reading Homemade Citrus Lavender Perfume
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Why I Stopped Using an Antiperspirant
At the risk of sounding like I don’t have good hygiene habits, I’m going to admit to the fact that I’ve stopped using antiperspirant. Not to worry, though. I shower regularly, and I still wear deodorant, just not antiperspirant. Until just recently, I never even thought about the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant. For years,… Continue reading Why I Stopped Using an Antiperspirant
How to Dye Yarn with Berries – Part 2
Dyeing yarn with berries is a fun way to create a unique homemade yarn for knitting scarves, hats, etc. and it’s a fairly simple process too. It takes more time than going to the store and just buying skeins of yarn, of course, but if you enjoy DIY and craft projects then natural dyeing… Continue reading How to Dye Yarn with Berries – Part 2
How to Dye Yarn with Berries – Part 1: Preparing the Yarn
After a couple of recent trips to living history museums and seeing examples of hand-dyed yarn, I was inspired to do some experimenting of my own with natural dyes. I had heard before that it was possible to dye yarn with berries, so I decided to give them a try as a natural… Continue reading How to Dye Yarn with Berries – Part 1: Preparing the Yarn