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Uses for Shaving Cream

Gudonya Whipped Shave Cream (tm)

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1 Remove spots from rugs and carpets
2 Clean upholstry
3 Make finger paints

4 Clean grease from hands

5 Remove latex paint from hands

6 Keep your bathroom mirror from fogging up

7 Lubricate squeaky hinges

8 Break in a baseball glove

9 Prevent goggles from fogging up

Strange Facts

Pink Daisy Shaving Soap
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• According to archaeologists, men shaved their faces as far back as the Stone Age-twenty thousand years ago. Prehistoric men shaved with clamshells, shark teeth, sharpened pieces of flint, and knives.


• Ancient Egyptians shaved their faces and heads so the enemy had less to grab during hand-to-hand combat. Archaeologists have discovered gold and coppers razors in Egyptian tombs dating back to the fourth centry B.C.
• 
  The first shaving creams specifically targeted to women were introduced in 1986.
  
• 70% of women rate clean-shaven men as sexy.


• Aerosol shaving cream cans were introduced in the 1950's.
  

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Featured Etsian Artist~SewnNatural

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SewnNatural donated this "Organic VANILLA ICE CREAM Quilt, Mat for Naps/Changing/Play " to a blog giveaway and I won! My daughter, Lilly is already enjoying her nap times with this soft blanket while Shaylynne uses it as a play mat. It's so girlly and pretty!

Thanks SewnNatural!

SewnNatural

SewnNatural has hand crafted bedding, apparel, toys, name towels, art and organizers for babies, kids and kids at heart.

As a young girl sitting next to my patient, loving grandmother learning to sew my first patchwork quilt on a summer's day, I fell in love with textiles. Their textures, feel, colours and shapes really touched me. I have been designing and creating with textiles for many years. My craft has included sewing, loom weaving, clothing design, crafting, spinning and knitting. I am very particular about workmanship, beautiful design and using the best, most sustainable fabrics that are available for items that will be very durable and functional.

My real joy is creating things for our children and grandchildren to wear, cuddle in, or play with. One of my goals is to create clothes, toys and accessories that help to promote imaginary play and interest in nature.

Conscious of the impact of harmful chemicals on us, our children and our environment, I've tried to use the most natural fabrics I can in my designs. I use exclusively natural fibers: cotton, wool, silks, bamboo and organic and upcycled fabrics wherever possible.

I have had an etsy shop since December(about 4 mos) and have been working with textiles for many, many years sewing, weaving, spinning, knitting, crafting etc. I especially love designing with organic fabrics, upcycled or vintage fabrics and wools, silks, bamboos as well. I want organic to be fun, colorful and vibrant as well as functional. My favorite item right now would probably be a wool stuffed octopus made with upcycled vintage Guatemalan fabrics, handwoven by women there for their blouses/tops.

Baking Soda

Today I am going to share the many useful things that Baking Soda can be used for...

It's a wonderful 'green' cleaner, plus it's safe for human use and the environment.

I'd love to hear more uses, if you know any!

1. Remove Tarnish from sliver: Mix a thick paste of B.S with weather, apply to the silver with a damp sponge, rub, rinse, and buff dry.
2. Boost the strength of liquid laundry detergent: Add one-half cup of B.S, with the usual amount of detergent, to your regular wash.
   
3. Clean a fiberglass bathtub or shower, stainless steel sink, tile, a microwave oven...
4. Maintain your septic tank: Flush one cup of B.S down the toilet once a week. B.S helps maintain the proper pH and alkalinity, controlling sulfide odors.
5. Deodorize cloth diapers: Mix one half B.S in two quarts of water, and soak diapers in solution.
6. Deodorize a trash can: Sprinkle liberally with B.S
7. Deodorize garbage disposal, sink drains, dishwasher, carpet, cat box, and food containers
8. Soothe poison ivy rash, insect bites, sunburn, windburn, prickly heat, and tired feet
9. Take a refreshing bath
10. Brush your teeth and wash your mouth
11. Use as deodorant
12. Remove crayon marks from walls or wallpaper
13. Remove conditioner and styling gel buildup from hair
    
14. Refresh stuffed animals
15. Clean baby bottles, nipples, and bottle brushes
16. Whiten socks and dirty clothes, boost bleach
17. Clean chrome bumpers and hubcaps
18. Degrease and clean barbecue grills
    
    

Facts

• Baking Soda has an almost unlimited Shelf Life.



• A box of B.S can be found in 9 out of 10 refrigerators.



• B.S was used to clean the Statue of Liberty for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration.



• B.S was promoted as a key ingredient in 25% of all toothpastes sold in 1994.



• *The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Navy's Civil Engineering Lab have jointly developed an inexpensive method of using baking soda to decontaminate soil laved with halogenated organic chemicals.*



• *Baking soda can restore lakes damaged by acid rain.



• *Baking Soda has been used to increase the effectiveness of sewage treatment plants.



• *Baking soda has been used to reduce air pollution in factory smokestacks.



• It was invented in 1846 by John Dwight.

Etsian Artists Featuring St.Patrick's Day

LAST DAY TO ENTER THE FREE GIVEWAYS!

• Here are 7 Etsian Artists who have superb items for St.Patricks Day!

I know, it's a few weeks early, but I wanted to get this posted to help people with some shopping ideas before it's too late!

Lucky Celtic Ring Box Polymer Clay Love Heart

freeheart1

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6349741

LUCKY - Sterling and Enamel Earrings

beaddesignsbyellen

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5045637

Crocheted Leprechaun Hat

PatterofLittleFeet

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6136634

Patty O'Monkey - Earth Monkey - All Natural - Crocheted Sock Monkey - Charitable Cause

buddhanature

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6077737

TWINKLE LITTLE SHAMROCK - ST PATRICKS DAY SWEATER - 2 TO 20 LB DOGS

DianaDesignsNY

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5754832

St. Patricks Day Shamrock Corset

GrungeRags

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5670123

Little Owl Glass Tile Pendant - Leather Neck cord included

dkovach
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=106114

Crocheted Treasures!

These are eco-friendly, so I love them! I go through a lot of pot scrubbers..You know, they get dirty and you toss them out. These have been crocheted with Nylon Netting and are washable-and pretty! I got pink, purple, and red. I love them! They were made by maryellenscrafts on Etsy.

This is another quick post today ;). I need to go work on my orders now.

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