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I drew this little burrito dork today, cause apparently that's how they weigh owls #owlrrito

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If you wish to repost with alt text, please go ahead :D I'd be happy to see it happen!

It would! but I would need to re-do the post and it took me long enough to find the works in my online stash 😅 sorry!

A gulper eel awkwardly flaps because of the gust from the ROV, looking sort of startled, in gif form

Feeling like a distended, flapping, stressed out gulper eel? Hoo boy, me too.

Take a mental escape with my @AtlasObscura course this September all about the deep sea!

It's just-for-fun, no homework, live or asynchronous, and it's me, so it'll be entertaining 😘

Starts Sept 17!

I hope it is of use, or that at least makes you ponder or learn new uses for things you have in your pantry :)

Thank you 🥳

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This is all that our family of three use at home for everything. We produce relatively little garbage, save lots of money, and, being very sensitive to chemicals (on skin or breathing), this works for our family best to stay our very healthiest!

One last ingredient!

If you have access to (preferably organic) ARGAN OIL:

- Dilute a wee drop on your sparing olive oil or coconut oil (on your hands), before applying to face, body, or tips of hair.

Argan oil is great for your skin and hair too, and aid in decreasing wrinkles and elasticity.

Hair Moisturizer

Now, I know we all have different types of hair and this may not work for everyone but it is worth a try.

If you ever feel your hair is too dry, as a sparing amount to olive oil (best), or coconut oil (second best) to thetips of your hair.

For me, it does wonders!

Body Cream

Coconut or olive oil are great for moisturizing your skin!

❗DO NOT -EVER- use before sun exposure! It will fry you up and increase your likelihood of skin cancer. Before bed is best.

Face cream

Now, I do own a vitamin E + hialuronic acid + SPF 30 artisanal cream, and I got it when I turned 31 because I finally felt my face was getting wrinkly from motherhood's lack of sleep.

Until then, I used coconut or olive oil before bed - on a rare occassion, when I felt I needed it.

Dryer sheets

...are completely unnecessary. They leave chemicals tha your skin will absorb and are not healthy, and then will pollute the water on the next wash. They also produce more garbage!

I never have used them. Recently though, I use wool balls becase they reduce drying time and static.

Burnt pots

Cover bottom of pot with Baking Soda and let act for 10-20min. Add a bit of water and start to brush.

After rinsing completely, if you still need, add some vinegar (on its own, not to make bubbles) and do the same procedure.

Mouth Wash

Coconut oil! It is a great mouth wash and it can even aid your over all mouth health if you hold it and move it around your mouth for 10-30min.

Water and baking soda are also a good aternative.

Toothpaste (pt2)

Whatever you use, brush well enough to remove residue even in your back teeth, but not too much that you hurt your gums, it's the most important part!

Toothpaste

To my knowledge, you can use baking soda and a bit of water to form a paste, baking soda and coconut oil, or just coconut oil. Test these a few days, see which you prefer.

I sometimes use normal toothpaste, but also use magic mud powder (health stores) and it can come in a glass jar.

MAKE-UP

I don't use any 😋 just my preference/choice. Saves time + money + the planet + my health.

Research about the contents in your make up, as recently, make-up was found to be loaded in carcinogens and other harmful substances. We absorb them! Just... be careful 👏🏻

DISHES (pt2)

⭐ Washing dishes in this way decreases how much soap you let go into our water.
⭐ It's also better on the skin of your hands, and your pocket.
⭐ With our small family, I spend one bottle of dish soap every 1-2 years!

DISHES

I have found most dishes are ok just being rubbed with your fingers off the food in a basin with water. Then rinsing under running water. Even if some oil residue is left, it's ok, you get used to washing like this. I DO have normal dish soap, but I reserve it for only the greassiest jobs.

LAUNDRY (pt2)

Soap berries - they are sold at health food stores or bulk stores.

To use, either:
A) Boil water and pour over a few soap berries. Wait a bit (15ish mins) and then add the soapy water to the laundry.
B) Put 4-6 berries inside a cloth sack and add to laundry. Wash with warm water.

LAUNDRY

1 cup of Vinegar per average load.
Adjust based on load size.

🍃 Refill or make your own vinegar for earth friendliness.
⭐ Even if in a plastic container, it's better for the planet and water, and your health.
❤️ When laundry is done, there will be no vinegar smell, don't worry!

Soap (pt2)

If you want liquid soap, you can grate a bar into a container, cover with just enough water to cover the shavings, and after a day you will have liquid soap!

Soap

No really an alternative, but for body and hand soap, you can get bars without packaging (just a barcode sticker) at bulk stores. Opt for biodegradable options, for added earth-friendlyness. They have many options! Our favorite are olive oil ones.

Cleaning (pt2)

🍃 You can find places to refill vinegar if you bring a bottle, but it is also possible to make your own at home -look it up.
⭐ Vinegar is very cheap. Even if you get a big plastic container of it, you will still save money and breathe in less harmful chemicals by using it.

Cleaning (Floors, Counters, Windows, etc)

Water only! or -
Add a splash of vinegar to the water (on a spray bottle or to the water when mopping).

Vinegar evaporates fast leaving no smell, and kills bacteria & germs very well.
❗For home use. Medical places need stronger chemicals for our safety.

Shampoo (pt 2)
⭐ Adjust amount of B.Soda based on greasiness and your hair thickness/lenght. You'll learn what amount works for you with trial and error.
⭐ Apply to scalp.
⭐ I keep a jar of BS with a spoon and another cup to mix it in the shower for convenience.

Shampoo

1 cup Water + 1-2 tbsp Baking Soda

🍃 Refill container at bulk store. No plastic, no chems.
🖐🏻 Pour on head, massage into scalp. Repeat until mix is done. Rinse VERY well.
⭐ May take a bit to get used to no foam, but give it a chance. Cleans well + leaves my hair shiny!

Deodorant (not antiperspirant!)

6 parts Coconut Oil
4 parts Corn/Arrowroot Starch
4 parts Baking Soda

Environmentally friendly if you can refill containers at your local bulk store and get the oil in a glass jar.

Try to use baking soda NOT made with aluminum for ingesting or everyday use.

EVERYDAY PRODUCT ALTERNATIVES

healthy + DIY + EARTH friendly

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