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"The Deluxe Edition of Homemaking Cottage is amazing. There are great recipes, cleaning strategies, and articles that inspire me as a parent, homemaker, wife, and woman. It is wonderful to finally have a magazine designed for homemakers instead of treating homemaking as a dreaded chore. Whether looking for fun ideas for the kids or a new recipe I know that I will find what I am looking for on the Homemaking Cottage website." ~Samantha Place
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Written by Barbara McMillian
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 Soft soaps are so nice to use, but so expensive! Here’s a recipe to make your own at a fraction of the price & you can personalize it with your favorite herbs & fragrances.
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Written by Pat Wissler
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 For bubbles, just add 1 cup of shampoo. For a nice scent, add a few drops of fragrance oil.
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A Word About Essential Oils |
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Written by Sheri Thornton
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 Essential oils are different from "perfumes" or other fragrances that you find in department store, etc. These oils are derived from different plants, and are highly concentrated.
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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 To use: (once a week) Add 2-3 tablespoons to bath water. Keep in a bottle with cork lid.
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Written by Barbara McMillian
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 Don’t be tempted to use more than 8-10 drops in a full bath, less in the other types. To avoid floating ‘hot spots’ of unmixed oil, it’s best to mix the oils with either one tablespoon...
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At-Home Spa Pampering Recipes |
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Written by Chrys Solomon
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 Homemade or store-bought labels, decorative ribbons and tags. Pour almond or castor oil into bottles, and add your favorite essential oils. Add dried lavender, orange peel or rosebuds -- be generous so the scent will be strong.
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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Eat plenty of green salads, vegetables and fresh fruit. Cut down junk food. Mix Rose water with one tablespoon of powdered Camphor and store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
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Written by Shiloah Baker
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 Leg Wax Recipe Mix in a saucepan and boil for 8-15 minutes, or until 250 degrees (soft ball stage). Then pour it into a little Rubbermaid container and leave it to cool down a bit.
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Written by The Homemaking Cottage
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 Do not use a metal lid. Shake daily for two weeks. Strain. Add the rosewater to vinegar. Store, covered in jars with a non-metallic lids.
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Written by Robyn Ward
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 Mix 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup olive oil (use 2 tablespoons oil for normal hair). Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 mins.
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Written by Chrys Solomon
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 How to create a wonderful bathing time experience to calm those frazzled nerves. Stressed out by visiting in-laws? Tempted by too many holiday desserts? Worn out from all of that shopping?
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Written by Janet S Elenbaas
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Since I am hypersensitive to any kind of detergents and chemicals, I am always looking for "natural and organic" soaps, shampoos and cleaning recipes.
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Homemade Mask For Your Face, Hands and Feet |
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Written by Chrys Solomon
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The sensation is both cool and relaxing. Leave on for a five minutes and then rinse. If you are feeling sluggish, this is the perfect mask for you.
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People are not only concerned with the high cost of bottled water to our wallets and the environment, but also the low quality. Here is what New York Times columnist Bill Marsh had to say in a recent article: “Those eight daily glasses of water you're supposed to drink for good health? They will cost you $0.00135 -- about 49 cents a year...
