Dole Whip

 https://bellyfull.net/dole-whip-recipe/

Bleach Solution, DIY Disinfecting Wipes

Unable to find Clorox or Lysol wipes in stores? Never fear! This is a cheap, easy life hack to make disinfecting wipes at home with things you already have. Ingredients: - 1 roll paper towels - 4 cups (1 qt) water - 4 tsp (20mL) household bleach (2.5 - 5%) - Container or bag UPDATE: We have received some comments we want to address: 1. The stability of dilute bleach can be variable. It is recommended to make a fresh solution daily. The ratio would be the same (1 tsp. bleach per cup water). You could keep the solution in a spray bottle and then use paper towels or rags to wipe it up. We go through these wipes quickly, but you might not. 2. In the video I mention using this dilute bleach solution to wipe down animal fur. This is perfectly safe AT THIS DILUTION, but never use full-strength bleach directly on animals. Even if the animal licks this diluted solution, there should be no harm. This is a 1:48 dilution, and stronger concentrations (1:32) are routinely recommended for use on animals. 3. The bleach used should be fresh and in date because even concentrated bleach loses 20% of its potency each year. 4. Bleach can break down in light, so an opaque container (instead of the clear one demonstrated) would be better. If the solution is being used quickly (as it should be) this is not likely a problem. 5. Commercial disinfecting wipes likely have no bleach in them and rely on other chemicals. That said, these dilute bleach wipes are a good, safe disinfectant. I wear gloves because I am handling full-strength bleach, but most people do not. Gloves should not be necessary after dilution. 6. Concentrated bleach is a potentially dangerous chemical and should NEVER be mixed with other chemicals, even scented oils, unless the combination has been approved. Bleach can cause damage to surfaces, clothing, skin, eyes, and can even start fires. Be careful and do not get creative. 7. The towels we use are commercial one-ply multi-fold towels. They do not seem to break down in the solution. Other towels may not perform the same way, so a test batch is recommended. 8. You should use a bleach that is 5-6% sodium hypochlorite in the bottle. 9. LEGAL: Nothing stated in the video, details, or comments should be construed as advice. Use at your own risk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBXQtwlZTv4&list=WL&index=103&t=80s

DIY everything but the bagel seasoning

Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer is sold out......but you can

MAKE YOUR OWN!

Mix well:

• 2/3 cup Isopropyl Alcohol 91%
• 1/3 cup Aloe Vera Gel
• 5 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

• 5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
• Optional: 5 drops Vitamin E Oil (for softening)

Homemade Cough Syrup

Soothing Homemade Cough Syrup

Note: This recipe is not recommended for babies under one year old.

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup organic buckwheat honey, raw honey, or local honey
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2-4 tablespoons organic lemon juice or raw apple cider vinegar

OPTIONAL ADD-INS:

• freshly grated ginger
• onion
• chopped garlic
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Ginger

Fresh ginger is a natural decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antivirial, and anti-histamine. It can also help with nausea and upset stomach.

Onion

Onion, fresh ginger and garlic all increase the anti-viral/anti-bacterial potency of this syrup.

Garlic

“Garlic is a powerful antioxidant with antimicrobial, antiviral and antibiotic properties. For colds and flus, it also provides decongestant and expectorant effects.” (source)

Cayenne Pepper

Contains capsaicin, which is a warming and circulation enhancing pain reliever.

How To Make:

If you are making the syrup without any add-ins, simply blend all ingredients. To use, simply give it a good stir and serve either room temperature or gently warmed.

https://www.mommypotamus.com/mamas-soothing-cough-syrup/

DIY Larabars

Peanut Butter and Jam

• 1/4 cup cherries
• 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
• 1/2 cup raw peanuts
• 1 tbsp creamy natural peanut butter
• Pinch of sea salt

Place the dates and cherries in a food processor. Blend until it becomes like a paste. Transfer blended dates and cherries to a bowl.
Add the nuts to the processor and pulse until chopped fairly small (but not too much, not nut flour. You want texture). Add the nuts, along with the sea salt, to the bowl with the fruit paste. Use your fingers to knead the nuts into the paste. Next you can spread the mixture out onto a plate covered in cling wrap. Using your hands mold the mixture into individual bars. Wrap each separately in plastic wrap or in small ziplocks. It is a good idea to refrigerate the bars after making to maintain freshness and let the form set (try to let them set in the fridge for 20 minutes before you eat one).
*Some like to just roll these into ball shapes and use them as “power balls” for on the go, pop in your mouth snacking. You are free to do that as well! I know some children that prefer to have them in the ball shape. You can use a cookie cutter and get all kinds of fancy with this. I prefer just the bar shape but do what suits you and your family.
*If you find your Lara bars are a bit crumby add a couple tbsp of warm water and process again.

Blueberry Muffin

• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 cup Seedless/Pitted whole Dates
• ½ cup cashews
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Build your own LARA Bar menu

When making 2-3 bars use ½ cup of nuts and/or seeds on their own or in combination.

Nuts and Seeds you can use:

• Pumpkin seeds
• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Cashews
• Pistachios

Base Pastes:

When making 2-3 bars use ½ cup of the dried fruit on their own or in combination (* I would always suggest to use some dates to make sure you achieve the desired consistency.

• Dates
• Figs
• Raisins
• Dried Cranberries
• Dried Apricots
• Dried Blueberries
• Dried pineapple
• Dried Papaya
• Prunes
• Dried apple

Flavorings and Extras:

When making 2-3 bars use ½ tsp of extracts, a teaspoon or so of the spices and 1 tbsp of the zests and juice depending on how much flavor your would like.

• Shredded Coconut
• Ground Flax
• Lime Zest and Juice
• Lemon Zest and Juice
• Orange Zest and Juice
• Vanilla Extract
• Almond Extract
• Ginger Spice
• Cinnamon
• Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Dark Chocolate (for the treat variety)
• Mint Extract
• Coco Powder
• Sea Salt
• Natural Peanut Butter

Foaming Hand Soap

Ingredients - From Wellness Mama

• 12-ounces of Water (distilled or boiled is best but not needed if it will be used within a few weeks)
• 2 Tablespoons Liquid Castille Soap 
• ½ tsp liquid oil like olive or almond
• Essential oils of choice for scent (optional)

Instructions

1. Fill the soap dispenser to about 1 inch of the top with water (leaving room for the bulky foaming pump and the soap to be added).
2. Add at least 2 tablespoons of liquid castille soap to the water mixture (NOTE: do not add the soap first or it will create bubbles when the water is added.
3. Add the oil (optional but it helps preserve the life of the dispenser) and any essential oils if you are using them.
4. Close and lightly swish to mix.
5. Use as you would any regular foaming soap

Helen's Deodorant

1/2 cup coconut oil
1/8 -1/4 teaspoon essential oil (maybe lavender or lemongrass)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup baking soda
mix until smooth
Transfer in a jar

Frosty Copycat

It may not be creamy like it is from Wendy's but it's so good!
http://www.midgetmomma.com/2013/01/31/the-perfect-wendys-frosty-copy-cat-recipe/

*this recipe will freeze solid. the 2nd recipe will not

Ingredients: 

• 1 tub cool whip
• 1/2 cup nesquik powder
• 2 cups milk

Directions:

• In a blender add all the ingredients and mix till mixed well
• pour into glasses
• put into freezer for 1.5-2 hours
• Remove from freezer, stir and enjoy!

the sky way...

*may need more chocolate flavor

*1/2 gallon of choc milk on its own is too much for the ninja blender