WEEK 9

this week, your challenge is to... 

• make your own deodorant. 
• (1) to reduce disposable packaging.
• (2) to know exactly what you're putting on your body (no more weird chemicals).
• (3) to save a few dollars!

RECIPE:

- 2 tablespoons baking soda. 
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch. 
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil. 
- 5 drops of your favourite essential oil. 

--> Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 

--> Pour/Scoop mixture into a little jar or container. 

--> Cover and store in your bathroom cupboard. 

WEEK 6

this week, your challenge is to... 

• start making your own bread.
• (1) to reduce plastic packaging.
• (2) to know exactly what you're eating (no more weird chemicals).
• (3) to wake up to the smell of freshly baked bread!

RECIPE:

- 3 cups flour (I suggest unbleached). 

- 1/2 tsp. yeast. 

- 1 tsp. salt.

-1 1/2 cups water. 

--> Mix all ingredients in a bowl. 

--> Cover bowl and let sit overnight. 

--> (Next day) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 

--> Transfer risen dough into a pot (I use a cast iron dutch oven).

--> Bake for 30 minutes covered.

--> Remove cover and bake for another 10 minutes.