Say yes to Organic- 2

I always enjoyed nature. Growing up in a metropolitan city made me look and admire concrete nature more than Mother Nature. However, a wonderful trek with my darling brother when I was 16 did give me a perspective of how beautiful and unique every aspect of nature is. However, I experienced it in full bloom after moving to the US. I have experienced all the four seasons and it's wonderful how the same tree which is completely green, changes orange, red, brown and then leafless. This connection with nature, wanting to move away from chemicals and feeling connected to beauty, made me start my little garden. It's a wonderful feeling to wake up to fresh bloomed flowers and pluck tomatoes from your backyard, just when you need them. My attempt has been so far so good. Although some of my plants have something going wrong with them, cos their leaves have holes. However, most of my plants are doing well. The tomato,  mint and  flowers all are doing wonderful. I am sure this summer, I am going to enjoy using mint, cilantro, peppers and tomatoes from my very own garde. Not only do I save money, but I also know that I am eating organic. One more step closer to good health :-) 

My Garden

Baby tomato:-)

DIY - Say Yes to ORGANIC

It's been so long since I wrote in here, but that doesn't mean I have stopped writing or don't have reasons to celebrate. I always have reasons to be happy and writing is what gives me my bread and butter.

I have been fascinated by the DIY world and have been grateful for all the websites which provide details of this. The DIY trend has made me wade away from chemicals slowly and use natural products for my skin and hair.

1. I started with " No Poo"- This basically means no shampoo. I use baking soda mixed with water, as shampoo and apple cider vinegar mixed with water as a conditioner. I have been doing this for 2 months now. This has helped my hair's natural oils be restored and because of that, my hair is not oily anymore and manages to remain clean for more than two days.

This link has detailed instructions on how to "No Poo"
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Go-No-Poo/

2. I use honey as a face wash and have stopped using any other face wash. I apply raw honey a few minutes before showering or washing my face, It is a little sticky, but it leave you clean.

3. This is the most excising thing I have done in this series. I made my own face cream. Is that not wonderful. Oh My god... It was so exciting to even try making it. It turned out perfectly well and I love the cream. It' not only economically, but free from chemicals and suits well on my skin,  I used this website for guidance-
 http://www.robinskey.com/diy-beauty-luxurious-homemade-all-natural-face-cream-recipe/  
I didn't use chocolate butter as suggested , but substituted that with coconut oil and it works perfectly wonderful.

Do try one or all of these at home and let me know how amazing you feel. If there are  some ways you are trying to minimize the use of chemicals. pls share the same in the comments section. I would be happy to learn.