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DIY Coconut Oil Deodorant Stick That Won’t Melt

I have been trying to stay away from deodorants that contain aluminum for a while now, especially since it is been linked to both breast cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease. So I have been testing out different brands of aluminum-free deodorants and I have had problems with almost every one of them. A couple had me constantly reapplying throughout the day, which means you always have to carry the deodorant with you… huge inconvenience! A couple others actually made my armpits peel… not attractive! I googled this and found that it was actually a common problem with one brand in particular […]

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DIY Father’s Day Aftershave

Tomorrow is Father’s Day! If you need a little something extra to add to your gift for your dad try making him a homemade gift. This recipe for DIY aftershave is super simple and it will keep your dad’s face nice and soft. Plus, its all natural! No alcohol or anything else that might sting if he accidentally cuts himself. You can change up the recipe depending on what your dad likes too. Some suggestions for more manly scents include: orange, thyme, sandalwood, bay, cypress, vanilla, plus many more. Just don’t put anything too flowery in there and he is […]

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Microwave Popcorn Warnings

Microwave popcorn that you make yourself is a deliciously healthy snack—low in calories, low in sodium and unhealthy fat and high in fiber. However, the prepackaged stuff you buy in the store often comes with some decidedly unhealthy ingredients, such as artery-clogging trans fats. While most products have reduced the amount of trans fats they contain, some major brands of “regular” popcorn (not “low-fat” or “healthy”) still contain significant amounts of these unhealthy fats. And you may have heard about a weird condition dubbed “popcorn lung,” which occurred in some manufacturing facilities that produced the buttery-tasting chemical, diacetyl, for microwave […]

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