Happy Labor Day!!!
If you are on facebook, you may have already seen this slideshow, but I wanted to come share it on here too.
Can you tell how much I love and adore these boys? I can never get enough of them!!
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I really am that girl now! Wearing homemade deodorant and proud of it! The recipe is super simple, I put it in a fancy glass jar (reused from some food item!) and it will last me longer than any deodorant stick will. All you need is 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup baking soda, 4 tablespoons coconut oil, + 10 drops of your favorite essential oil. I use lavender. Stir in in a bowl and put it in a jar. Far warning: coconut oil will become liquid above 76 degrees F. No worries – the deodorant works whether it’s a liquid or solid! I have been asked by several people about sweating. This is not an antiperspirant and I wasn’t looking for that anyways. Antiperspirants are chalk-full of aluminum. Aluminum in our bodies is very very bad. You really want to stay far far far away from that stuff – especially putting it near lymph nodes located near the armpit. Our bodies are meant to sweat – that is one way we get rid of toxins. Even though I sweat, it doesn’t smell awful. This is coming from a person who teaches Zumba several times a week! There are some times that I have to put on an extra bit before working out but overall it’s worked for me (and I’ve been doing this for almost a month now!) Editing to add about applying it! I just put some on my fingers (you can sorta judge for yourself on how much to use) and apply. If it’s not enough, just add a bit more! Since all the ingredients are things you could potential eat, it’s not going to do you any harm. I wash my hands after I apply it (only because I can’t stand greasy hands!). Another item I meant to mention is about clothing. Though I haven’t run into this problem, I did read about it on the web. Be careful when wearing silk garments. Apparently this can cause discoloration. First off, I haven’t wore silk since I started this so I can’t commit first hand. Also, after applying the deodorant I put on a plain t-shirt to finish my makeup and to do my hair. Unscientifically I think this helps it not get onto clothes I wear for the day! Keep the questions and comments coming! Now back to your regular scheduled programming!!!
August 24, 2011 - 12:51 pm
awesome!!
August 24, 2011 - 1:00 pm
Love this Kim! Thank you for sharing. I am going to give it a try.
August 24, 2011 - 1:03 pm
Ok 2 questions:
February 28, 2014 - 9:51 am
[…] Pinterest, you’ve probably seen how to make your own “just about anything”, from deodorant to laundry detergent and more. One of the hot topics that I’ve come across on many occasions […]       Man oh man I can’t believe it’s been a month since my last post! Get ready though because there are lots of posts coming! I’ve been quite busy, taking lots of photos, editing them and all, but just haven’t had a moment to blog! I am currently in Oklahoma for the week (solo this time), enjoying every minute loving on the nephews, spending time with family, and laying out by the pool. It’s a tough life, I know! This past Saturday we went to Lake Eufaula (it’s been over 10 years since my last visit there and a first for the boys!) as our family friends have a cabin, boat and jet-skis. The weather was absolutely perfect, it never reached 100!! Which is saying something since every day in July saw 100+ degree temps in Oklahoma! I am absolutely in love with this first photo – Randon and I actually have never had a non-iPhone photo taken of the two of us in his 4.5 years of life. That was way too long but I’m glad that we got a winner on our first try! Before he got sick and slept on my chest for an hour or so. (color is a bit wonky on these next two, but they capture the moment nonetheless!) Check back soon for photos from Randon’s first day of Pre-Kindergarten, the boys playing golf, and a family session in OKC!
August 18, 2011 - 11:04 am
I’m so glad you had such a great time in OK! And I look forward to all the posts to come! It’s been very quiet on the blog this week as I’ve been nursing a sick sick husband. It’s fitting to mention it on this post as most of his symptoms started on the 4th of July. After testing and some unpleasant procedures, the doctor believes he had a very severe strain of E. Coli. Unfortunately we have no idea how or where he got it. After two and a half weeks, he is finally feeling better. Praise the Lord! Back to your regular scheduled post. 🙂 Our neighbors Jonny + Katrina invited us to go into Philly for the 4th of July Party on the Parkway celebration including free music (artists included The Roots, Sara Bareilles, Earth, Wind + Fire, DJ Jazzy Jeff, + special guests BOYZ II MEN!!!!) and the BEST fireworks I have ever seen. Celebrating the founding of our country in the city that it all started was spectacular and nothing short of amazing. I can now check that off the imaginary bucket list! Here is a small glimpse into our evening.
Looking back on *some* of the crowd + City Hall in the background
The whole gang (bummed that it’s blurry but what can you do when you hand off your camera to a random guy!) Katrina, Emily + I (funny how we all wore a different shade of blue without talking beforehand) Looking at these photos you’d never guess my husband was in pain, okay maybe you can see it a little. Incredible evening – no editing has been done to this photo It is really hard to get pretty firework photos while holding your camera – it’s best to have it on a tripod (and to go one step further and have a remote on it so there is literally no camera shake). The last thing I wanted to do was lug around a tripod but I was still able to get some “decent” shots of the fireworks. I took some time off from sewing but recently I got back into the swing of things (at least a little bit!). It first started when I realized I needed to get my butt in gear and make some items for our neighbor’s baby shower (that I was co-hosting!) about two days beforehand. I had the bib complete, it was adding the pacifier clip + burp cloth. I’m really proud with how they turned out, although I’m not sure that bib will fit around anyone’s neck, eek! 🙂 We were invited by another set of neighbors to drive down to Philly for the 4th of July extravaganza that happens yearly on the parkway, with a free concert and then incredible fireworks. Earlier that morning, I ran to Joann’s to get a few things (they were having a huge sale and I had an awesome coupon) and came back inspired to make a bag to take with us down to Philly. Why yes I’m crazy and started this only two and a half hours before we were set to leave Princeton. I gave myself until 3 and if it wasn’t ready, I was ditching it (at least for that day), but it was 3:05 and I was *this* close to being finished that I went for it. It was the perfect bag for our adventure I must say! Lots of photos from our evening in Philly to come! I also spent the previous Sunday sewing a queen-sized quilt. The squares are together, I just have to find a place to get cheap, but quality (oxymoron!) batting. More pictures of that to come soon!
July 9, 2011 - 12:38 pm
These posts make me want to sew. You inspire me to dust off my machine and sign up for the class. Thanks for sharing Kim. You are quite talented in so many ways.
July 10, 2011 - 1:07 am
That bag ROCKS! I’m going to have to add it to my project list. That green is really pretty and summery. Nice work!
July 11, 2011 - 11:05 am
That bag is so cute!!! Great job!
July 30, 2014 - 4:49 pm
[…] plans to go down to Philadelphia with friends for the big concert and fireworks display. I was busy making a bag to take with us, and excited about crossing 4th of July in Philly off the bucket list. Looking back […] |
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happy hearts photography - very cute! i liked the 2nd B&W shot about 5 or so in from the start..