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The Top Five Natural Deodorants, Plus A DIY Deodorant Recipe

9/18/2018

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The top five natural toxin free deodorants plus a free DIY recipe
If there is one part of your body routine that you should switch, it would be swapping toxin-laden antiperspirant for natural deodorant. Since the skin of our underarms is exceptionally absorbent, this simple swap can reap enormous benefits for your health. First, I'll share with you my go-to DIY recipe for deodorant and then I'll share the best natural deodorant options I've found on my sustainable living journey.

Things I take into account when choosing my top favorites:
  1. Price. Some of the organic natural stuff can be so expensive. You have to ask yourself if you are paying for the quality or if you are paying for the hype.
  2. Comfort past the acclimation period. No chapped angry arm pits here.
  3. Smell. Sometimes essential oils can smell REALLY CRUNCHY. That's a hard swap to make if you are coming off of Dove's perfect  baby powder scent.
  4. Packaging. When it runs out, can I compost it, recycle it, or send it back for a refill?

Okay, let's dive in!

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The Top Five Tips On How To Make The Switch To Natural Deodorant

9/12/2018

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The Top Five Tips On How To Make The Switch To Natural Deodorant
Switching from conventional deodorant or anti-perspirant to natural deodorant can be a real drag. From body odor to sweats to rashes, making the switch to natural deodorant is filled with plenty of obstacles that can make you go right back to your conventional options. Luckily there are some sure-fire tips on how to make the transition as smooth as possible. In this post I share with you the top five ways I've made the switch as easy as possible on myself (and others!).

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How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar

9/8/2018

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How to make apple cider vinegar from scratch
If you love apple cider vinegar then I have got great news for you - this health tonic is incredibly easy to make yourself! Every September, we have a feral apple tree in the back of our farm that gives us about three bushels worth of ripe deliciousness. 
Picking apples to make apple cider vinegar
Paul and I will head out back with a drop cloth, an apple picker, and a few apple boxes to harvest as many apples as we can. The first flush of fall weather gets us both so excited for crisp mornings and cinnamon spiced goodies, so apple picking is the best way to kick off the month. One of my favorite things to do with all our apples is to make homemade apple cider vinegar. Let’s dive in!

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