Homemade Deodorant and Slip-Sliding Down Project Runway....

My first granny square scarf.  I had fun with this and plan to make another one for gifting.   This one went to the same daughter, that this hat (another finished project)....

went to.  And then I finished. . . 

Another hat for another daughter.  They love these hats.

I made my first batch of homemade deodorant.  There are many recipes out there, and after I made this one, it was recommended to add Thyme oil to kill off any bacteria (same with Tea Tree Oil).  This recipe required 6-8 Tbsp. coconut oil (melt to measure), 1/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup arrowroot powder (you can use corn starch, but I read that it can clog pores), and 1-2 drops of essential oil.  I had lavender on hand, so I used that.  The more coconut oil, the harder your deodorant is.  I did use the 8 Tbsp. to give this a try, but may cut back on the oil for the next batch.  The real test will come this summer when I'm sweating up a storm in the garden.  

This will cost us less, contains no aluminum or other cancer causing chemicals, and lasts a lot longer than deodorant purchased in stores.

Yesterday, I brought back an old tradition - Punch Bowl Friday.  On a special Friday of my choice (during the school year), I surprise the kids with a new punch made in the punch bowl, along with after school snacks.  This one was Apple Orchard Punch.  I meant to slice apple rings for this, but did not have any apples that day.  It's just a fun way to spruce of the end of a loooong school week the kids may have had.