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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 11:52:03 AM
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For non porous wood surfaces and non wood surfaces I just use vinegar and water and wipe it up immediatly. For porous wood surfaces I make my own beeswax furniture polish.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Nov 21 2007 : 10:29:15 PM
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Denise-
I mix beeswax, and a combination of vitamin E oil, and veg oil (olive or whatever you want). The Vitamin E oil helps act as a preservative. Just keep mixing in veg oil until it is a spreadable paste. As it warms up as you buff it in, it seeps into the pores of the wood and helps feed the wood as well as seals it away from dirt. I also put in a few drops of my favorite essential oil or fragrance oil to make all the furniture smell wonderful!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora!
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 07:44:24 AM
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wow alee that's an awesome mix! I think I'll have to try that
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 09:26:57 AM
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Oh and it also works as an amazing hand lotion. I love it so much!! I use it on Nora's bum everyday to keep diaper rash at bay!
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand to keep Nora out of trouble! |
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Dec 04 2007 : 11:41:26 AM
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Alee,
Sounds like a great recipe. Where do you find beeswax & Vitamin E oil?
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 07:02:08 AM
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oo diaper rash, you might be onto something Alee!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 09:40:29 AM
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You can buy vitamin E oil in any grocery store or pharmacy. Usually it hangs out with the vitamins. I by my beeswax from local bee-keepers. Usually they are happy to sell it. Some natural food stores carry little blocks of it as well, but you will pay an arm and a leg more for it that way.
Alee
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Dec 05 2007 : 09:41:30 AM
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Oh I also forgot to mention that I was told that lavender essential oil is antibacterial and antimicrobial. It is also soothing to the senses and to the skin. I really think that is why Nora, at 8 months has had so few diaper rashes.
Alee
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 06:57:03 AM
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yes alee I knew that about lavender...all natural:) well you didn't put chemicals on her bummy :-P and I applaud you for that :):):) I wish we had local beekeepers, you know that is a dying art?
**~~Farmgirl Sister #60~~**
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 08:56:45 AM
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I think you might be suprised. There is usually at least one bee keeper in an area. The farmers need bees for pollination. You just have to search them out.
Here is a web address of honey suppliers in PA. http://www.honeylocator.com/location_results.asp?Location_ID=39
Alee
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bridget
Ligonier
pa
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 10:32:28 AM
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Thank you Alee :):)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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Posted - Dec 06 2007 : 10:50:16 AM
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You are very welcome!
Alee
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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