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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 6:23:00 PM
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After years of shuffling pages from magazines I finally put all the recipes in a book. I was amazed at how many I had. Every thing from laundry detergent, dish soap, dishwasher soap, floor cleaner, soft scrub, dusting spray... I then made a list of all the supplies and went and got them. I am making them up as I need them. It feel good to be green!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4826 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4826 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 8:21:42 PM
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Good for you Julia! I love making my own cleaning and beauty products too. I'm always looking for new recipes to add to my collection. Having fun making your own brews!
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Feb 04 2009 : 4:22:09 PM
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It is a good thing for me as being organized has never been my long suit. I makes me smile to know what is used here at home is safe. Plus the house just smells fresh not chemically. Beauty products huh? What kind of things do you make. I have only made my own lip gloss.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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LoraFLeming
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Lora
Onalaska
WI
USA
30 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 09:11:23 AM
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Making your own cleaning & beauty products is so rewarding and simple! I bought a book on the subject and was hooked ... Natural Beauty at Home by Janice Cox is a great one, as is Organic Housekeeping by Ellen Sandbeck. My favorite recipes are for an all purpose cleaner ...
1 C vinegar in a bucket of water,
then a teaspoon or so of Dr Bronner's castille soap
And a deodorant/powder
1/4 C baking soda
1/2 C cornstarch
t lavender essential oil (or other scent)
sometimes I use a bit of liquid chlorophyll (which I also make myself)
This works so well I never have to buy commercial deodorants or antiperspirants anymore!
The organic housekeeping book also has great ideas for "greening" up the way you clean, as well as what you use. It's a great read!
"When in doubt, just take the next small step. Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection." Author Unknown |
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2009 : 6:56:39 PM
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Hi Julia,
Maybe you should make up a book of all your recipes,for people like me who are not so organized.
It sure would be helpful to me. I have little notes and folders everywhere. Someday it might get organized but I doubt it. Toni |
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beccaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Rebecca
Grand Prairie
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 6:29:07 PM
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| Wow....I would really like to do something like that. If you ever get to where you can share it, I'm sure a lot of farmgirls (including me) would love for you to share it with us. I'm gonna try to do something like that also. Thanks for the great idea |
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farmmommy
True Blue Farmgirl
500 Posts
Kelley
Texas
USA
500 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2009 : 7:19:29 PM
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Julia....Great!! I wish I had the same idea...but like beccaroo said...if you ever get to the point of wanting to share them......???....LOL.....I'd also like to have a few!!
BTW_ - beccaroo, I emailed you, but as I have come to find out lately, not every one that I PM on here actually gets my messages.....so....check your email, and if you don;t see anything from me on MJF, then post back on here...I'm dying to hear from you!!!! Kelley (Texas FarmGirl Neighbor) |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 11:16:40 AM
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Oh, you gals are great...I too am trying to make my own green "stuff" as I start running out of the other stuff I have. So, far I am just using vinegar as my fabric softner and I was using Mrs. Meyers products before which are natural but pricey so I want to make my own. What I hate to give up is Mrs. Meyer's countertop spray! I love her basil countertop cleaner. Does anyone have a recipe for THAT???? Or just plain countertop spray and then I could add essential oils. Thanks!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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beccaroo
True Blue Farmgirl
68 Posts
Rebecca
Grand Prairie
Texas
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2009 : 3:38:52 PM
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Hey farmmommy....
I didn't see any messages....grrrr....I hate that so much. My e-mail address is beccagentry2000@yahoo.com if you want to try to e-mail me. Hope to hear from ya!!
beccaroo
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 03:39:27 AM
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Julia, How smart you are. I am with everyone else. If you decide to share, I would love to try some of those receipes. Who knows, maybe you could write a book! (to sell of course)
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 12:41:41 PM
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What a great thing to do! I really have been wanting to try natural homemade cleaners and such. I want to stop using the chemical-ridden kind that are so bad for our planet and for us. If you ever plan on sharing recipes, I am all for it as well and would love to hear about them! :)
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 5:43:13 PM
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Chelsey...there's been lots of posts if you do a search. I'm just getting started too but there are recipes for laundry detergent and other things. For softner just use 1/2 cup of vinegar. That's all I've used so far and what a difference! My towels have nap again and things feel SO clean without all that other softner stuff in them. Do your search on the CLEANING UP forum and you should find quite a bit. Let us know how you do!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
www.farmgirlsam.blogspot.com |
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glendagoldenbp
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
glenda
cleburne
tx
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 6:45:49 PM
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Julia-- Way to go! I wonder if you could mass produce it like those cookbook fundraisers. I for one would be willing to buy one. I have never been involved in something like that but would be willing to help if I could.
Thanks Lora for the resource info.
Sunrises are wonderous things, nobody should ever miss one. |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 3:08:15 PM
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Would you be willing to share how to make liquid chlorophyll??
And a deodorant/powder
1/4 C baking soda
1/2 C cornstarch
t lavender essential oil (or other scent)
sometimes I use a bit of liquid chlorophyll (which I also make myself)
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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sjs
True Blue Farmgirl
247 Posts
Stephanie
Oakland
CA
USA
247 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 7:35:44 PM
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How great. :) I too would be interested if you put together a book!
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Learning to live is learning to let go.
Visit my food blog! http://www.wasabimon.com - natural cooking to live for.
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 10:35:30 PM
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I've started my own. And now I have vowed that once a payweek, every other week, I am going to change over to a home made cleaning product. First was my air freshner and carpet cleaner. I think next will be dish soap. I'm starting to do it as I need to replace the actual product. That way since money is so tight I don't have to feel guilty about the unused product. I know that defeats the purpose, but I only have time to do some much. Slowly I will be there. But I have been going through all the sites and writing down what I like and what I want to use. I'm going to put them in a folder and then eventually make my own book....Maybe we should do that like we did with the recipes....hmmm...I have an idea brewing! Sounds like fun!
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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Laura Marie
True Blue Farmgirl
419 Posts
Laura
Rancho Cordova
California
USA
419 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 10:52:57 PM
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I emailed one of the sister, maybe we can get a Green Clean recipe book together and we can all submit our own entries for it? It's just a thought. Julia what do you think?
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2009 : 6:25:23 PM
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| I love the idea of a green clean recipe book, I am new to this!! So girls I will be waiting!! |
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kim9365
True Blue Farmgirl
53 Posts
Kimberly
Salem
Ohio
USA
53 Posts |
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pamcook
True Blue Farmgirl
228 Posts
Pam
Chapel Hill
NC
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 06:37:19 AM
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I was browsing at a large chain bookstore over the weekend and found a small book (on sale for $5!)from Arm & Hammer with a ton of uses for baking soda. It's easier to find the recipes than it is to find the supplies 
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2009 : 8:19:32 PM
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Well, you can tell I haven't been on this thread for a while. I would be more then happy to share the recipes I have. I will try to get them typed out, then I could make an attachment for email. Then whoever wanted the recipes could just email me. I will let you know when I have it together. How does that sound?
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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antoinette
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Toni
East Freedom
PA
USA
826 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2009 : 6:26:10 PM
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| Sounds great! Can't wait till you get it together, because I will be emailing you. Toni |
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 7:42:19 PM
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Laura Marie, I think pooling together our ideas is a great idea. Which 'sister' did you contact? I would be willing to recieve submissions and put them together. But however it comes together, works for me.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Apr 04 2009 : 07:18:03 AM
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One thing I did a while back was do a "print your own" recipe swap type thing. Maybe if everyone mails one person the recipes, then say once a week or once a month an email can go out with with all the new recipes. Then everyone can save them to their hardrives or print them out as they want. What do you all think?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our blog: www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2009 : 5:32:34 PM
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OOO! I like your idea Alee! I am game to collect recipes and will send one a week. So, start sending them my way and we get going on this one!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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