Homemade Peppermint Toothpaste

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One morning as I was brushing my teeth, I picked up my “all-natural-fluoride-free” tube of toothpaste to read the ingredients.  I thought there would only be one or two things listed, and that I would be able to identify what it is exactly that I’m putting into my mouth every day. As I read through the ingredients, I was shocked at what I found.  Sure, it had some of the ingredients listed in this homemade recipe, but it also contained things that I do not want to expose my family to.

Some of the ingredients that were listed are:

Calcium Carbinate, which has been known to cause osteoporosis

Hydrated Silica, a whitener that damages tooth enamel

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which causes cancer, liver and kidney damage.

Fluoride: I will never use ANYTHING with fluoride.

It is a poison that poses too many health risks to list here.

A simple internet search on “Fluoride Dangers” will show exactly what it is and the dangers that it carries.

Why manufactures add these extra poisons is beyond me.

The Ingredients that you will need are:

• 3 Tablespoons Baking Soda
• 3 Tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil
• 25 Drops Plant Therapy Peppermint Essential Oil
• 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Glycerine (optional)
• 1 Packet Stevia (optional)
• A small container to store it in

Mix the baking soda and coconut oil in a small bowl.

Add the optional glycerine and Stevia.

The glycerine will give it a texture more similar to store bought paste.

Stevia is a natural sweetener that is derived from a South American herb.

I used it to offset the saltiness of the baking soda.

Again, these last two are optional, and it will work just fine with out them.

I actually prefer it with out the glycerine and Stevia.

Add 25 drops of the Plant Therapy Peppermint Essential Oil and stir.

Store in a small container.

Dip your toothbrush into the toothpaste and brush as usual.

You will find that this gives a fresh, clean feeling that far surpasses anything you could buy in the store.

Crystal Essential Oil Air Freshener

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These room scents are a breeze to make and can be refreshed time and time again.  Use your favorite Plant Therapy Essential Oil to add a delightful fragrance to any room.  I put this jar in my bathroom and I actually enjoy going in there just to smell the air! I especially think The Fruits 6 Piece Essential Oil Set would be the perfect combination for spring.  A neat idea would be to make several different scented jars, placing one in each room of the house.

Imagine walking into your kitchen with a burst of Sweet Mandarin or the fresh smell ofLemon in your bath!

The materials you will need are:

• Rock Salt (the kind used for making ice cream)
• Favorite Essential Oil
• Perfume Grade Alcohol or Everclear (you can pick up a mini bottle for next to nothing)
• Food Coloring
• Pretty Jar (about 6-8oz, to put the crystals in)
• Small Mason Jar with Lid (to mix in)

Mix together about 1 teaspoon of alcohol and a little bit of food coloring.

I chose pink, but at this concentration it looks orange!

Add 75-100 drops of your favorite essential oil.

Let this sit overnight to allow the scent of the oil to incorporate into the alcohol.

The next day, Pour the alcohol mixture over the rock salt in the mason jar.

You can also use a small bowl and a spoon.

The amount of rock salt you will need will vary, depending on the size of your decorative jar.

A good rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon of alcohol and 75-100 drops of oil to every 1 cup of salt.

Add the lid and shake to incorporate the ingredients.

(or stir them together in a glass bowl)

If you want to layer the colors, only add coloring to half of the rocks before pouring into a decorative jar.

Place jars around the house (away from children and pets) and enjoy! Stir the rocks every couple of days. The smell should last for at least two weeks. When the smell starts to fade simply make a refresher spritz by making a larger batch of the alcohol/oil mixture and store in a small pump bottle! Refresh the rocks as needed.

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For a homemade soap that’s gentle on skin but still powerful enough to get dishes gleaming, mix soap flakes and castile soap (which cut through tough grease) and lavender essential oil (which delivers antibacterial action). Bonus: The soothing scent will make washing the dishes a little more pleasant!

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