It seems as if every time I read the news, there is some new report about BPA in our plastics, oxybenzone in sunscreens and a whole bucketful of various chemicals in our mattresses, not to mention the beauty industry’s slack guidelines concerning what they put in personal care products and cosmetics. I’m fed up with all of it but I’m not ready to give up taking care of myself just yet, especially when I can make my own personal care products. Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles contains over 175 different homemade herbal formulas for glowing skin and a vibrant self. In fact, there’s a recipe for just about everything you could ever need: natural bug repellent, facial steams (yes, you need facial steams), makeup remover, body butters (great for stretchmark prevention!) In addition to the recipes, the book gives primers on essential oils and how to use them; harvesting herbs; basic information on hair and skin and nail care as well as a basic ingredient dictionary. In fact, it’s very likely you’ll already have most of the ingredients right in your cupboard. And no, you don’t have to use your chocolate stash unless you really, really want to — we know some things are sacred.
Find It Here: Organic Body Care Recipes
By Kris, April 23, 2008
Filed under: Bodycare, Indulge, Mama, Organic, Read
Is great taste really possible with wheat and gluten-free products? It is when Pamela’s Products makes them. From their organic cookie line, the peanut butter chocolate chip and double chocolate chip cookies absolutely melt in your mouth. I don’t know how they do it but their cookies are truly divine. For those sensitive to gluten, Pamela’s gluten-free cookies and mixes and myriad other products are produced on 100% dedicated gluten-free machinery. Pamela’s Products can be found throughout North America in natural food and traditional grocery stores, and are available through mail order and internet sales.
Milk or dark, fruit or hazelnuts; take your pick of this fair trade certified, eco-conscious chocolate from a farmer-owned company. Besides perusing the chocolate bars, you can also browse mouth-watering recipes, read their blog, find out how they got started and get the story behind the symbols on their wrappers. And if you’re one of those romantic types that just has to do something for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, this elegant, beautifully-wrapped chocolate is a fabulous (and fair trade) departure from those tired heart-shaped boxes of not particularly good chocolate they sell at your local drug store.
If you’re anything like me you’ll agree that a bath isn’t relaxing unless it includes a good pillow to rest your head on as you soak up those precious minutes of solitude. I recently tried out a hemp bath pillow, gifted to me by my husband, and found it to be a very welcome addition to my soaks in the tub, few and far between as they may be.
Winter’s here and it’s about time to take stock of our blanket supply. If you’re in need of a blanket for your little one and want to indulge a little, then check out the Robbie Adrian Luxury Organics line. The blankets are made of 100% certified organic cotton fleece or cotton velour with a silk charmeuse ruffle. And the best part? They’re machine washable.