So I recently moved in with my husband after spending our first 5 years of marriage apart (he's active duty Navy and I was finishing my Exercise Science degree at home).
Unlike our newlywed peers, we haven't been able to establish a "system" until recently (e.g., who takes out the garbage, how the dishwasher gets filled, the implications of generic versus name brands).
Growing up, my mother spent all her free-time cooking delicious meals, so I love food and I try to buy local organic ingredients whenever available. I'm a stickler for cost-effective, green and holistic alternatives to cosmetics and mainstream medicine.
This blog is merely a way to record and share recipes I've tried that work for me and my family. I am not a medical or culinary expert, so I would recommend doing your own research before trying a remedy, household product or cosmetic, as some ingredients can cause allergic reactions for some people.
Today, I made my first batch of dry shampoo:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
(*Dark Hair: add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder)
3-5 drops scented essential oil (I use lavender because my husband doesn't like the stronger scents)
*apply at the roots with a clean make up brush (do not rub into scalp) and brush from root to tip
I wound up smelling just like those cinnamon powdered donuts (but without the sugar)!
According to my stylist, its better to wet wash twice a week and use dry shampoo between washes. It's WAY easier to style and saves me time and hot water!
