Its kind of crazy how long it took for something so simple to become so popular (again!) The concept of lye bar soap is ancient, with the earliest bar soap recipe dating back to the Babylonians in 2800 B.C. Liquid Shampoo, on the other hand, was only recently invented in 1927 by German inventor Hans Schwarzkopf. I am not sure when modern society decided that liquid was the way to go, but I find it fascinating that sometimes so-called progress or innovation can ultimately set us back. Speaking from an environmental standpoint, liquid soap certainly set us back. Liquid soap demands lots of plastic bottles and packaging. And said packaging may take 70-400 YEARS to decompose in a landfill. Seems like such a WASTE to me!!! I like to envision that everything I throw away will be buried on my own beautiful farm here in Mossyrock. Gross. It is kinda funny the things I refuse to buy for that reason. Liquid soap bottles and laundry detergent bottles are at the top of that list! This mindful attitude is what brought me to shampoo bars. Not the chemically engineered pressed detergent bars that we see on Facebook ads, but true, natural, saponified bar shampoo. I set out to create a bar shampoo that would condition and cleanse without stripping natural oils or creating ph imbalance, that would leave my hair frizz-free and nourished. It also had to fit my budget, which is why it is made with simple ingredients. The fact is, expensive oils like jojoba and almond do not belong in a shampoo bar, where they will sit for only seconds and then wash down the drain. Again, seems like a big waste! These oils belong in products that will permeate skin and hair cells to soften and condition. A moisturizer or leave-in conditioner perhaps. Our family has been using this shampoo bar for years now, and I could not be happier with the results. My hair is healthier than ever, and no conditioner is necessary. An apple cider vinegar rinse is recommended, to keep your scalp ph in balance. Bar soap is slightly Alkaline, and an ACV rinse, being acidic, is a refreshing way to prevent residue over time. You may use as bold as 50/50 water and vinegar, or just a couple tablespoons to 8 oz water. I like to keep mine in a squirt bottle (like a restaurant ketchup/mustard bottle) to squirt directly on the roots. Even the guys love this bar! Your hair is has never seen better, and your heart will be satisfied knowing that only natural ingredients are going on your body and down your drains. Shampoo soap is highly moisturizing, bubbly, and less cleansing than liquid detergent shampoo, and works well with both oily and dry hair types to cleanse without stripping hair of essential vitamins, nutrients, and moisture. Trust me, you will never go back to bottled shampoo! If you like what you're hearing, check out our All Natural Vegan Waste-Free Herbs and Citrus Bar Shampoo
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Wow, what a year! I must admit, it has not been an easy one by any means! Uncertainty in all areas of life, both personal and on the worldly scene. One of my favorite radio personalities Todd Friel asked the question the other day "Where are YOU registering on the joy-o-meter this Christmas season, in comparison with others?" I had to agree with his thoughts that perhaps we were not designed to carry the weight of the world...and that the constant slew of negative news from a crazy number of platforms and from all over the world can be detrimental to our emotional and physical wellbeing and actually make us less effective, leave us feeling helpless and overwhelmed. And probably, we have enough burdens and heartache all our own. Its true, there has been a lot of heavy stuff going on this year and yeah, its important to be informed. But I've learned over the years that the more out of control things seem, the more clearly we will see God work. And that most of what I see in news stories are things that I have absolutely no ability to change or control in a real, tangible way. It's helped me to focus BIG on what I can change...my own heart, my own behavior, my own giving to ministries that affect our communities, and taking actual steps to better serve each and every precious human being I come in contact with. Especially my own family. When you know just how much you are loved, when you have been given such an incredible gift, how could you NOT pass it along! Our joy should be as hard to keep in as my husbands farts seem to be. (HAHA He's gonna kill me for that.)
Seriously though...it's hard even to fathom that the God of the universe humbled himself and came as a baby. Born in a stable. For ME. It leaves me in wonder and awe as we approach Christmas. No matter our circumstances, there is joy to be had and hope beyond measure! |
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HELLOI'm Lydia. Mom to one wild barefoot fluffy headed toddler, a herd of cows, flock of sheep, a group of too many chickens and a neglected garden that against all odds, survives. Married to a wonderful husband with an equal number of titles and jobs...Dad, bro, (also as in, "bro, get over here gimme a hug") hydro-electric power plant mechanic, volunteer firefighter, fixer of all things with wheels and engines. (Ya, I'm proud of him.) Farm life, family, coffee, and Jesus make my world go round. Archives
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