When I wrote EcoThrifty it seemed that there were dozens of people around the web who were talking about making your own laundry detergent at home. I quickly realized all of them were using pretty much the same recipe: borax, … Read More
Creating a product that works for you is really a matter of figuring out which oils and butters have the properties that suit your skin. Typically, people with drier skin prefer butters, and people with normal skin or combination skin … Read More
Waxes are another popular ingredient in skin care products. Unlike oils, which tend to go rancid within a few months to a year at room temperature, waxes last a long time. Beeswax — In addition to being used to make candles … Read More
It is not difficult to make your own body care products. In fact, a single ingredient works well for many purposes. You may need to do a bit of research, and you may not get the ingredient that suits you … Read More
The beauty industry, which has been around for less than a hundred years, is one of the most profitable industries on the planet. Americans alone spend $50 billion a year on skin care and makeup. If you ever thought you … Read More
We all want our homes to be clean, and there are plenty of commercial products available to help us meet that goal. However, most of them are filled with dangerous chemicals that can cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, respiratory distress, … Read More
Not only are air fresheners a waste of money, most of them also contain a lot of multisyllabic chemical ingredients that are not healthy for you. Many fragrant candles also contain toxic chemicals. If your house is clean, it does … Read More
photo credit: 20130109-DSC_4890 via photopin (license) Whether you use herbs exclusively or as a complement to traditional medicine, you know that those little capsules can be expensive. However, there is an alternative. You can buy herbs in bulk and put them into gelatin capsules … Read More
Looking to make some positive changes in 2015 but don’t want to spend a ton of money? Many people think that living a healthier life is expensive. In reality, the exact opposite is true if you educate yourself about what’s … Read More
Americans spend $40 billion a year on medications to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold, even though research does not show that it is beneficial. Most people will improve within a week to ten days, regardless of whether they … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader is about creating a more sustainable life, but what exactly does that mean? It means making choices that will make you healthier...
