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DIY: Homemade Deodorant Experiment
I ran out of deodorant over the weekend, completely forgot to pick some up and found myself desperate come Monday morning!
After doing a quick google search, I decided to concoct my own powdered deodorant and see how it goes. I figured anything was better than nothing.
Powder Mixture
After reading that some people found baking soda to be a skin irritant, I decided to mix 1/4t baking soda with 1/4t cornstarch. I then used an old kabuki brush to brush the powder mixture under my arms.
I used just about the whole thing, as I really was not sure how much I would need. You could barely see the dusting under my arms and I just brushed it on as you would apply any other powder.
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What Are You Happy Living Without?
There’s been quite a few posts highlighting objects people do not own and why they are happier with their decision. Admittedly, many of the objects I do not own is because I still move quite frequently, I am still living quite comfortably without them.
10 Items I Consciously Choose Not To Own
- A Big Desk. I bought my desk at Ikea six years ago. It is basically a slab of wood on four metal legs. I can disassemble and transport it myself since it fits right in my car. Less drawers means less clutter.
- Desk Chair with Wheels. This just is not practical for me. It is not easily transportable and does not roll very well on thick carpet. I have been using three folding Ikea chairs for six years, lugging them from apt to apt and love them.
- Jewelry box. I was going to purchase one, when I decided to simply use a belt as an earring holder instead. Problem solved.
- Watering can. I use a cocktail shaker. I don’t have a huge garden so this works just fine.
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Learn to Pack and Save Money! Pt 1. Travels (with video!)
Airlines have always been fee-happy when it comes to checked luggage. Weight restriction and contents were the biggest charge-causing items. Then airlines started charging for more than one checked luggage. Now it’s for all checked luggage period. And Southwest is even charging for carry-on’s. This means the more efficiently you pack, the more money you save!
Roll With It
I took a 10 day trip in the summer, with 10+ days worth of clothes, including running clothes and shoes all in one carry on and one large purse. Everything fit because I rolled all my clothing. I stuffed socks inside my shoes. I used every nook and cranny in that piece of luggage to comfortably pack my clothes into. However, I did not overstuff anything.
Rolling your clothes makes a better use of the space within your luggage. It takes up less room and leaves less wrinkles in your clothing. You can even roll up outfits together to make unpacking easier.
This is my first video and I know it’s a bit rough, so please bear with me. Here is how I roll-up my clothes to pack. I have no idea if this is the “right” way or not, but it works for me!
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Homemade Wheatables!
These home-made wheat crackers are not only absolutely amazingly delicious but they are also easypeasy! I promise!
Lots of thanks to Cooking For Seven for the awesome recipe!
What You Need
1C Whole Wheat Flour
1C White Flour
1/4C White Sugar
1/2t Salt
4T butter, cut
1/2C Milk
Salt/Seasonings
What You Do
- Mix together the flours, sugar & salt. Add the butter. Gradually add milk until dough comes together. (Just a few minutes in a stand mixer)
- On a floured surface, roll out 1/3 of the dough as thin as you can get it. Sprinkle with salt, seasonings, etc. Cut into shapes. Transfer to a stone or any baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
Bake at 325 for 20-25 minutes
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Easypeasy Home-made Placemats
With the price of fabric, it’s not always cheaper to make your own items b