Being self sufficient has taken on a new meaning since we've moved. We have 3 acres now and can plant a gigantic garden, plant fruit trees, raise animals and slaughter them, and have fresh milk and eggs. It's awesome. I would actually like to try my hand at making my own bar soap. I already have a recipe for homemade laundry detergent that is AWESOME!
So the question is, what can I do to be more self sufficient. I hate the grocery store prices on shampoo and other toiletries but how do we get around buying those things? I don't want to have smelly hair, hairy legs, and oily skin! I know that there are homemade things that I can use but I don't like them as well.
Hair: There is a homemade dry shampoo made out of cornstarch and essential oils. Smells good but your hair doesn't FEEL clean.
Skin: Oatmeal mask. Sucks the oil right out of your skin, but can leave it dry.
Zits: Tea tree oil or witch hazel
I guess I will continue to stock up on items with coupons and sales. We are pretty well stocked up on most everything but I think I would like to try more organic products and get away from the preservatives and sulfates. We'll see if anything changes by doing that.
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