Crunchy Living: Homemade Glue

This is a great nontoxic recipe for homemade glue.  It won’t have the same stickiness as the store-bought glue, but it works. Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 cup water Directions: Mix the flour and sugar together. Pour in the water slowly, continuously stirring. Cook over low heat, continuously stirring. Allow to Cool. Do you have any recipes for homemade glue?  Please share! … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Homemade Glue

Crunchy Living: In the Kitchen

Here are some easy recipes for the kitchen that are eco-friendly. Liquid dish soap: Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on it, srub those dirty dishes. Grease: On a sponge, put liquid soap and sprinkle baking soda and scrub area. Dried food in microwave: Make a paste with baking soda and water, scrub with a sponge Mask scents: Citrus peel and fresh mint … Continue reading Crunchy Living: In the Kitchen

Crunchy Living: Liquid Fabric Softener

I posted my recipe for homemade laundry, some questions I got were for a recipe for homemade liquid fabric softener.  After some research I found one that is homemade, it can be as “green or nontoxic” as you want. Ingredients: 3 cups vinegar 2 cups hair conditioner 6 cups water Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bottle. Shake until well mixed If you have tried this recipe, please … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Liquid Fabric Softener

Crunchy Living: Homemade Liquid Hand Soap

As part of getting rid of toxins in my house, plus save a little money, I have been on the hunt for different products that I can make at home.   I normally buy the big container of liquid hand soap, which last a while, but I noticed that I can make my own for even cheaper! Ingredients: A bar of Soap Water Directions: Grate or … Continue reading Crunchy Living: Homemade Liquid Hand Soap