Mix all ingredients together to form a very stiff dough. Add food coloring to tint, if desired. You may add UP TO 1/3 cup additional water of needed.
At this point you have several options. One is to roll the dough out into very thin 1/4 inch sheets and cut out very small shapes OR roll into very small "stones". Allow to air dry for at least 5 days and then add to potpourri or set out in glass containers.
As the scent fades, add more essential oils, drop by drop until the scent is to your liking.

Mix all ingredients together well, slightly crushing the flowers to release their fragrance. Place in muslin bath bags, using one per bath. This mix may be stored in an airtight container and used as needed.

Mix ingredients as follows in a spray bottle. Add the water and the Tea Tree Oil to the bottle first, then add the soap (this prevents the soap from making bubbles as you add the water). Shake well before each use. It works well for cleaning up countertops and most any hard, non-porus surface. If in doubt, test on an inconspicuous area first.

Grind the lavender flowers slightly with a mortar and pestle. Place in a 2 quart glass screw top jar. Add the Everclear and shake vigorously. Fill the remaining space with the distilled water. Leave in a sunny, warm place for a minimum of 7 days, shaking several times daily. As the color of the flowers fade and sink to the bottom of the jar, add more lavendar to strengthen the scent. When satisfied with the scent, strain thru very fine cheesecloth. Add the glycerine, shake well, and store the finished Lavendar Water in dark glass bottles.

In a glass bowl, mix the aloe vera and alcohol very well. When it has been blended, add the glycerine and stir very well. Add the tea tree oil 1/4 teaspoon at a time and test the scent. I prefer the smell of tea tree versus alcohol, so I use the full 1/2 teaspoon, sometimes more. Store in a pump-squirt bottle and use as needed.

Combine all ingredients in a bottle and shake well to blend. Lemon and lime peels may be added for looks. I like this in a spray bottle kept in the refrigerator, so when it's hot I have a nice refreshing spray to cool off with.

Mix arrowroot powder and cornstarch together well. Add essential oils and blend until smooth. Sift 3 to 4 times until no lumps are present. Apply with a large powder puff.

Combine all ingredeints in a flip top bottle and shake to mix well. Warm slightly before use.

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Run thru a food processor until it is a very fine powder. Keep in a tightly covered wide mouth jar. Add 1/2 cup to bath water.

Household Cleaners

Mold & Mildew Cleaner

2 teaspoons Tea Tree Oil
2 Cups water

Combine in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray on area to be cleaned and scrub, but do not rinse. Makes 2 Cups.

Furniture Polish

1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Cups white vinegar or fresh lemon juice

Mix in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake very well before use. Use a piece of flannel or other soft cloth to dab onto furniture and rub into the wood to clean.

Lemon Oil Dusting Polish

1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon essential oil
6 Tablespoons (3 ounces) fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Mix in a wide mouth jar with a tight fitting lid, shaking very well before use. Apply with a soft piece of flannel or cotton and wipe the furniture well rubbing with the grain of the wood.

All Purpose Cleaner

1 teaspoon washing soda
1/4 teaspoon dish detergent (do not use any that contain bleach)
4 Cups HOT tap water

Add washing soda to a spray bottle and add the hot water. Shake until the washing soda is dissolved. Add the soap and give it a little shake to blend. Spray onto the surface and wipe off with a rag.

Window Cleaner

1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent (do not use any containing bleach)
3 Tablespoons white vinegar
2 Cups water

Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle and shake to blend. The soap will break up any waxy build up on the windows.

Shower & Tub Cleaner

1 Cup Baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 Cup dish liquid (again, one that does not contain bleach)
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
1 1/2 teaspoons Tea tree Oil

Mix baking soda with the tea tree oil and glycerin in a large bowl. Add enough liquid soap to make a thick frosting like paste. Store in a glass jar with a tight lid. The glycerin keeps the mixture from drying out and the tea tree oil provides mold and mildew prevention. Wipe this paste on the shower walls and tub with a sponge. Rinse with hot water. Because of the baking soda it will not leave a gritty residue in the tub. The smell of the tea tree oil will dissipate within a few hours.

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