This year I've really wanted to branch out into the world of clean eating and living. I've always wanted to indulge in this type of lifestyle, but honestly, I didn't think it was very practical or doable for our lives. I've since been doing a lot of research. I'm learning that it really is possible to live a healthy, organic lifestyle on a budget. I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned along the way, and I would love your thoughts, tips, and advice as well! For us, this isn't going to be an overnight process but something we plan to do one product at a time.
My first project is an organic sugar scrub. I was a little skeptical at first, but I've since used it twice, and I am in love. I keep telling Josh, "Feel how soft my arm is!" ha. He pretends to be interested. It's cute.
Make sure you're purchasing all organic ingredients. I purchased mine at a
local health food store, but you can probably find organic products of most of the ingredients at any major grocery store since they are
basics.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Optional - 1tsp essential oil
Begin by mixing the coconut oil and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a blender.
Once there are no more chunks of coconut oil, with a wooden spoon, mix together the remaining ingredients.
For the essential oil, I chose a citrus oil. Other scents that I think may
have worked well are rose, lavender, cinnamon, and sandalwood.
Thanks for letting me share my first organic product experiment with you!
My first project is an organic sugar scrub. I was a little skeptical at first, but I've since used it twice, and I am in love. I keep telling Josh, "Feel how soft my arm is!" ha. He pretends to be interested. It's cute.
Make sure you're purchasing all organic ingredients. I purchased mine at a
local health food store, but you can probably find organic products of most of the ingredients at any major grocery store since they are
basics. Ingredients:
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Optional - 1tsp essential oil
Begin by mixing the coconut oil and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a blender.
Once there are no more chunks of coconut oil, with a wooden spoon, mix together the remaining ingredients.
For the essential oil, I chose a citrus oil. Other scents that I think may
have worked well are rose, lavender, cinnamon, and sandalwood.
Thanks for letting me share my first organic product experiment with you!