After the excitement of our raw milk trial, I am looking for new natural family living experiments and I got some great ideas from the natural parenting bloggers who participated in this carnival. Three posts in particular caught my eye, and I am eager to try out their suggestions:
First, I love the idea of making my own laundry detergent and have been thinking about doing this for awhile now. Some time ago, I replaced all of our household cleaning products with a simple, homemade concoction of vinegar, baking soda, and water. Homemade laundry detergent is the next step and the recipe how-to by Jennifer at Practical Oh Mommy looks worth trying.
Second, I am intrigued by the idea of trying a menstrual cup, as described by Mandy at Living Peacefully with Children (a must-read blog by the way). Like her, I have not had to think much about menses since I have been either pregnant or breastfeeding for the past six years. I have used cloth pads for those post-partum times, which I really like, but this menstrual cup idea is fascinating to consider when I finally do get a period again...
Third, wintertime always does a number on my skin, leaving it dry and cracked, and regrettably my kids seem to have inherited this same trait. Megan at Boho Mama offers a great recipe for homemade, natural moisturizer that will be fun to try.
What are some of your favorite experiments with natural family living? I would love to hear your natural family living insights and ideas!
