Making Our Own Deodorant Bars

I don't think we will ever have to buy deodorant again! Not to say we are never using deodorant again (that would be gross). Thanks to Wellness Mama, we are now making our own deodorant and saving our health and money doing so.

Today, most deodorants contain aluminum, which helps control odor and wetness but also contributes to a number of health issues such as Alzheimer's Disease. We tried a few non-aluminum brands and some worked but not as well as our traditional deodorants. So with some research, I found an amazing recipe that I can make at home on the cheap and it really works. I actually think I sweat less now that I use this stuff so I am claiming it works even better than the deodorants that contain aluminum. Who knew arrowroot powder and baking soda were the answers to our sweaty problems?

Don't dis it till ya try it, son! The best part is I can let the "bars" set in the cupcake tin and store them in the pantry until I need more. Then I can use the bar as is or pack it into my empty deodorant tube. Packing it into an empty tube allows for better application. It works, it's cheap and it is better for our health. Man, I love making things I can use!

I Want To Be A GREENHORN

I love this community of young farmers I discovered through Cold Antler Farm. I see what people my age are doing and I beam with excitement. These farmers are at the forefront of the food revolution and will ensure the prosperity of our future food supply and the health of our nation. Also check out the book that will be released May 8th.
 

20 cent Laundry Soap via Urban Farming Guys

So simple, so cheap! Why are we all not doing this?
Also be sure to read more of the awesomeness that is the Urban Farming Guys.

Jenna, this is all your fault

The Simplestead couple are big fans of Jenna Woginrich of Cold Antler Farm, so much that we can wholeheartedly list her as number one on our culprits list of why we are in our current state of mind. Jenna truly inspires us to be homesteaders. Who knew a Graphic Designer could know so much about beekeeping, chicken raising, gardening and even horse carting?

Jenna's first book, Made from Scratch outlines her trials and tribulations of starting her own homestead. Once you read the book, you'll crave more. Lucky for us, Jenna has her blog that documents her ever evolving homestead, complete with a herding dog in-training, rabbits, sheep and a never ending supply of good stories. The book and blog have single-handily catapulted us into hoe-loving localvores who are now armed with a community garden, a compost bin and a plan to one day own our own homestead. If anyone asks, just blame Jenna.

Be sure to check out the Cold Antler Farm blog and watch for Jenna's new book Barnheart in December 2011 (yeah, we already got a signed pre-ordered copy reserved for ourselves).