tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post7187014430926841908..comments2023-09-01T04:45:22.849-04:00Comments on small house, big picture: no poo part twodwerrleinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-23527421031887595332013-10-29T23:05:33.912-04:002013-10-29T23:05:33.912-04:00Hahaha! Just noticed the date of "thalassa...Hahaha! Just noticed the date of "thalassa's" posting (7/6/12!) regarding food grade peppermint oil. My suggestion would be to get an oil referred to as "Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil" from a reputable health food store. Simply put, the difference is night and day. "Food Grade" is specifically for that.....eating in food. The purpose of a Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil is to actually holistically "treat", or have medicinal benefits to it. This quality of oil is not to be confused with other essential oils that simply smell good and are usually very inexpensive. Remember...that kind has NO medicinal/health/healing qualities to it whatsoever. When dealing with oral health care, you have natural and "unnatural" (?) mouth bacterias that you want to clean and keep under control. You want to prevent cavities and periodontal diseases from happening. Food Grade OILS will NOT do that for you. Essential Oils will NOT do that for you either. You HAVE to buy Therapeutic Essential Oils. Do your research in finding companies that produce quality oils. So far I've dealt with "Young Living" and "Aura Cacia", however I know there are many more. One easy way to distinguish a reputable company is that the prices of their oils should be in a wide range. (ex: Rose, Basil, and Orange shouldn't all be the same price.) Sorry about the rambling......if you haven't already found this information out, I hope you've gotten something out of what I said. I just LOVE essential oils and the healing benefits they have, but people also need to know what to look for. Not all oils are created equal. P.S......I also LOVE your site/blog! Your writing style is hilarious and so free flowing!!! Keep it up and thanks for the extra laughs along with tips on going no-poo!<br />Barb Chartier Raudonisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-44676995414900645852012-07-06T21:50:06.949-04:002012-07-06T21:50:06.949-04:00Just caught this...if you have't found any alr...Just caught this...if you have't found any already, you can get food grade peppermint oil at a good grocery store--in the same place where they have vanilla and other flavorings.thalassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474148828635632179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-14585808507987127072012-03-29T11:37:21.235-04:002012-03-29T11:37:21.235-04:00glad to hear it! gareth hates our Tom's tooth...glad to hear it! gareth hates our Tom's toothpast so much, he just might be willing...<br /><br />i wonder where you get peppermint oil? i'll look around.dwerrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-71952296160638972612012-03-28T09:49:25.552-04:002012-03-28T09:49:25.552-04:00We made up a batch of tooth powder--just Bob's...We made up a batch of tooth powder--just Bob's aluminum-free baking soda with several drops of peppermint oil. Tried it on the girls this morning, and they both claim to like it. I was expecting more of a fight, as they had been using "silly strawberry" flavored stuff from Tom's of Main, but no! Whew! Also, No-poo = no problems so far. Viva la Baking Soda.scbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606573507233106806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-31373686768793183362012-03-28T01:20:49.497-04:002012-03-28T01:20:49.497-04:00I am beginning to experiment with no-poo. I will ...I am beginning to experiment with no-poo. I will be back with what happens. Also, we now use cloth napkins at dinner, which is when we used to use the most paper. What will you take from me next?Frannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474315421019443429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-54270777851547160002012-03-27T21:54:25.066-04:002012-03-27T21:54:25.066-04:00alright - that motivates me. the baking soda is a...alright - that motivates me. the baking soda is already in the bathroom - i'm going to try it tomorrow. soon you'll find me in there scrubbing the grout with it too! (just as long as I use separate toothbrushes!).dwerrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-83695115882890489872012-03-26T22:21:39.534-04:002012-03-26T22:21:39.534-04:00Hey Deb!
I actually use plain baking soda, too! ...Hey Deb!<br /><br />I actually use plain baking soda, too! Tastes nasty until you get used to it, but my teeth are whiter then they've ev been....just be sure and brush gently if you try, as it's more abrasive.J.W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12117442983915295489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-81059631394366224612012-03-26T10:01:48.433-04:002012-03-26T10:01:48.433-04:00scb, you always make me laugh. i have been thinkin...scb, you always make me laugh. i have been thinking about toothpaste too. in fact, when i stood in the shower on the first day with a squirt bottle filled with bs water, I wondered, "what else would this clean?" but i do like my dr. bronner's soap. but the toothpaste: i knew someone in college who brushed his teeth with baking soda. he just poured it over his toothbrush. he was a scientist and said toothpaste is poison. let me know if you make your own. it couldn't be worse that the stuff i already make those poor kids use!dwerrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-47935191454288139642012-03-26T09:10:17.595-04:002012-03-26T09:10:17.595-04:00Deb, I've been meaning to try no shampoo for a...Deb, I've been meaning to try no shampoo for a while now, and reading your blog has inspired me to give it a try! Also, I've been thinking about toothpaste. Have you every tried making your own toothpaste? Apologies in advance to Olivia and Gareth . . .scbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606573507233106806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-78137474795193292392012-03-23T21:46:38.802-04:002012-03-23T21:46:38.802-04:00I will let you know what happens. they kind of kn...I will let you know what happens. they kind of know it's coming. but clearly i'm clueless about what anywone is willing to tolerate. i never thought olivia would go along with it! maybe it's gareth who really needs the sparkly stuff!dwerrleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05917174708039425122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154988466625586293.post-45456766550653686912012-03-23T13:02:39.618-04:002012-03-23T13:02:39.618-04:00You might never be able to convert the men in the ...You might never be able to convert the men in the house--my hubby will actually make his own trip to the store and buy the combination body wash/shampoo stuff...<br /><br />But I'm glad its working for you, and that your daughter is cool with it!thalassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374925649429207429noreply@blogger.com