I've been feeling pretty crafty lately. We recently attempted these Fingerprint Heart Ornaments which, I'll admit, didn't quite turn out the first time around. Note to self: when the instructions say remove from heat immediately once the mix comes together - remove from heat immediately. Even though our ornaments didn't turn out, we had a great time playing the with clay which is just a simple mix of cornstarch, baking soda and water.
So that got me to thinking - what else can I make with baking powder?
If you do a quick search on the internet, you will find all kinds of great stuff. This week I'm experimenting with a DIY honey and baking soda cleanser which is working really well so far. I have sensitive skin and I find it isn't irritating while it exfoliates.
While I was giving myself a home facial, I also got around to unclogging a rather stubborn drain with baking soda and vinegar thanks to the helpful tips from Small Footprint Family. You have no idea how much I hate harsh chemicals - especially now that we have a little one running around - and this totally works! I repeated the steps a couple of times but our sink is back to draining properly.
I should mention that there are some natural brand baking sodas out there which have not undergone a chemical process. They cost a little more but it might be well worth it for baking or DIY skincare. For my experiment, I'm using Arm & Hammer baking soda.
The part I love the best is the savings. Buying a product like Drano would usually run around $5. Our DIY solution cost $0.60. A leading brand name facial scrub would run about $8. For that investment, I can make a 6+ month supply of my all natural facial cleanser. All without increasing our carbon footprint.
