1st Attempt at Making Foam Soap Refills.

Time to save some $$

I looked at my favorite site for guidance.  
Clean Mama  http://www.cleanmama.net/
You will find a whole sheet on cleaning with Castile Soap here:  Courtesy of Clean Mama
I used 2 water bottles and poured 1/4 of the first one out in a cup and set it aside.
I then pulled out my Dr. Bronners Liquid Castile Soap https://www.drbronner.com/  and measured out 6 Tablespoons  and poured that in the water bottle.
 I then put the cap on and gently shook back and forth the mixture.
Now put the mixture in a re purposed clean foaming soap pump.
Lastly, label on the back of the soap dispenser what it is or you will be kept guessing.
The reason for the extra bottle is not all that mixture fits the soap pump bottle.
So you have it all out, you might as well make those refills now.
Here is the Dilution chart.
http://www.lisabronner.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Dilutions-Cheat-Sheet.pdf
*Please label the bottle as well, that way nothing is a mystery cleaner.

If you love cleaning you will love Becky's site!  Have plenty of ink and printer paper ready.  Freebies Rock!
She also has a rockin Etsy site which I often find things I like, and have bought.  My favorite is her budgeting pack; it has helped me get that really organized and under control.  Thanks Becky!!



Some folks are worried will the smell from the last soap stay around?      YES!
Find a 1 gallon bucket that has only been used for green cleaning (if none hit the Dollar Store).
 Fill it half way with hot water from the tap.
Then add 1 cup of white vinegar and a squirt of soap.
Swish with hand and load in bottles and pumps.
Set timer for 15 minutes and swish the solution in container around.
Dump out into the bucket and do a smell check.  Ahhh nothing!!
 If you still smell something, soak for longer.
Then rinse until clean *remember to pump some of that mixture through the pump.*
Follow up with pumping hot water at the end.
I hope this helped you take that 1st step to try a easy, inexpensive way to clean.

A follow up after 1 year of using this.  
I have added 1 oz more of Castile  for every 8 oz of distilled water.  I also have  added a small capsule of Vitamin  E in the pump as well.  It helped tremendously with winter weather, and dry hands.  


 Disclaimer
*These are all TIPS  I love to share what works for me with you.  I am in no way compensated from any of these companies.   I just love their stuff.
*Please remember to use caution when not following manufacturer instructions.  I cannot be held liable for what you do.

Thanks for stopping by!
Shelley

Editor: Alyssa Johnson-Glassel  AKA 2 Dainty Crafters

An Honest Gluten Free Body Care Review May 2015

   Life has been pretty chaotic for the past 2 years. ( *sigh* Military life)   I will no longer be able to do some of my other things due to moving states.  I will be writing short Gluten Free reviews in addition to my other items as time allows.  I cannot wait for July!  Things will finally calm down by then.


I will be doing 2 Symbol Rating System  1 being lowest 5 being highest:
1-5  $'s  (is the product worth the value?)  
1-5  ^'s  (Does it work?).   

Today is on Gluten Free Body Care

1. Primal Pit Paste
$$$$$  (10.95-12.95 ) Worth every penny.  It does cost more, but you get what you pay for!  
 They even have a coupon going on right now. (As of May 3rd, 2015 When you 1st sign up it should pop up on the screen.)  They have a really nice referral program using social media.

^^^^^  It is the 1st natural deodorant that has not worn off in 4 hours for me.  I prefer the stick, it is less messy.  I am on my 3rd stick of Orange Creamsicle.

Find my #1 new favorite product @www.primalpitpaste.com/primal-pit-paste-stick  

2.  Giovanni Hair Care 2 Chic Shampoo's & Conditioner's 
(laurel & laureth Sulfate free)
$$$$ (8.99 on up) It is hard to find a good shampoo and Conditioner at a good price.  The availability in stores is spotty, so the prices in stores seem to be higher.

^^^^^  It WORKS!  I love how manageable our hair is now.  The whole family uses their line.
Some days my hair feels so dry and frizzy, so I use Coconut and Blackberry.  Other it is just fine, and I use Ultra Sleek with  Argan oil. It's good on all types of hair, from curly to straight!

Find a list of these wonderful products @www.giovannicosmetics.com

3.  Kiss My Face Olive Bar Soap
$$$$$ (4.99 on up) Good soap just plain costs more.  I love how big the bar is.

^^^^^  The Olive Oil & Aloe and the Lavender & Olive Oil are my favorite ones.  
They works great on dry or combination skin.
They have a lot of body care products to choose from.  Happy shopping. FYI they carry sunblock!!
I have 2 links for you:

www.kissmyface.com/ingredients  (You can see a great guide to their ingredients.)
www.kissmyface.com                      ( You can check out the rest of their great products.)

4.  Four Elements Look, No X Ma Bar Soap & Cream
$$$  (5.99 on up) Just plain spendy due to cost of essential oils being over harvested throughout the world and not replaced as they should be. Their farm is responsible!!  
There was just a big price hike on quite a few items.  Their product are small, cost more, but work very well on helping clear up skin conditions like eczema.

^^^^^+  Yep you heard me, exceeded 5^!  This product delivers, and works within the first 24 hours. This company is *MOSA Certified Organic folks.  
I have had so many people personally thank me for the recommendation of this product.  
Get that eczema or those dry patches under control.
*FYI they have Insect Repellent as well as First Aid Salve.*

Find this unique company @www.fourelementsherbals.com

5.  SUKI  Transformative Purifying Masque
$$$$ (48.95 on up)  Ouch!!    This is a little more than I like to spend. However, it is very well worth it!

^^^^^  Need to treat a spider bite or a zit?  Maybe you want to pamper yourself with a light clay masque?  This is the product for you.  Adult and Teen approved in this household.
They have some amazing products.  I have been using this for 3+ years now.
Check out their amazing  pampering line @www.sukiskincare.com

  And there you have it, folks! These are some of my favorite natural products for skin and hair care. Please check their links for more information!

*MOSA is the Midwest Organic Services Association, which certifies organic products. See their page here: http://mosaorganic.org/