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I don’t know if you noticed, but in the FAQ I noted that if you asked an awesome question, I might send the writer an e-book…but the last few have been posted as anonymous. You don’t have to have a Blogger account when you post, but could you put your name your comment? Something like...
Anonymous asks in this post: I was wondering if there might be any science to back up using a vinegar rinse? I agree that using baking soda to wash hair is a terrible idea, but I have found a vinegar rinse (after shampooing, before conditioning) invaluable. My hair is much smoother and more manageable. I...
I can’t believe it’s summer already. I’m still working on Christmas presents I didn’t get time to make! Here are a few thoughts for the day before I spend the rest of the morning in the workshop! Please please please don’t make your own sunscreen. I know it’s tempting to think that all we have...
I know many people – including my mom and best friend – want me to make an eye cream…and I kinda did. I’ve been using this recipe for Ritamulse SCG in a hand lotion as an eye cream and I love it! When I make it again, I’ll leave out the mango butter and beeswax...
As a quick note to the kind readers who have asked if I’m okay. Yes. Our town – Chilliwack – is experiencing higher than normal water levels and the parts of town outside the dike are being evacuated, but those of us in the non-flood plain part are fine. Thank you for asking! I’ll let...