tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post2302009123086239079..comments2024-03-26T03:57:26.437-07:00Comments on The Fike Life: Adventures in minimizing and a list of what I love.Blythe Fikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01083711888523698156noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-48694083732817527432016-12-20T22:27:57.356-08:002016-12-20T22:27:57.356-08:00Nice post, This is useful information, Thanks for ...Nice post, This is useful information, Thanks for sharing with us.<br /><a href="%E2%80%9Dwww.officepick.in/cleaning-products-chennai%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">office cleaning products in chennai</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739219515094063566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-20422820834871920212016-11-11T20:39:53.224-08:002016-11-11T20:39:53.224-08:00Good to know.. Thank you for sharing with us
House...Good to know.. Thank you for sharing with us<br /><a href="http://www.officepick.in/housekeeping-products-chennai/" rel="nofollow">Housekeeping Product Suppliers in Chennai</a>Seetha Ramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041660418850631545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-5120452060767238802014-07-18T20:32:42.244-07:002014-07-18T20:32:42.244-07:00Thank you thank you. I've been having a meltd...Thank you thank you. I've been having a meltdown of sorts over this BPA free (or not?!) nonsense and I'm ready to just ditch all the plastic. So. Thanks for your recommendations. Mrs. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408992555858336343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-3790527674872860402014-07-17T18:56:18.377-07:002014-07-17T18:56:18.377-07:00I totally agree! But it doesn't smell like any...I totally agree! But it doesn't smell like anything:/ I wouldn't let that deter you, though. Burn a lavender candle!Blythe Fikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083711888523698156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-51484488841637957292014-07-17T12:26:17.090-07:002014-07-17T12:26:17.090-07:00Quick question- Anyone who has used Shaklee Basic ...Quick question- Anyone who has used Shaklee Basic H2- does it smell good/ clean? It sounds awesome for it multi-purpose uses, but I really like things to smell good after I sweat it out scrubbing it, ya know? Saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-71800743530375804232014-07-14T21:19:24.946-07:002014-07-14T21:19:24.946-07:00I've been on a minimalist kick myself. I'm...I've been on a minimalist kick myself. I'm growing more and more crunchy as life goes on. I'm really loving essential oils these days because I can use them for soooo many things from an ear infection cure (true story) to cleaning. Who doesn't want cleaner that if your child accidently drinks it, its no biggie?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322339054054267958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-10415412122537147562014-07-12T16:06:06.521-07:002014-07-12T16:06:06.521-07:00Blythe how do you prefer to apply the deodorant?? ...Blythe how do you prefer to apply the deodorant?? (do you put it in an empty applicator, or just use your fingers, etc.?)<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305313135075736502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-84891792445059012812014-07-12T13:56:01.712-07:002014-07-12T13:56:01.712-07:00I am terrible at the tear-through of my closet, bu...I am terrible at the tear-through of my closet, but when I look in my closet and think, "I have nothing to wear," I have been getting pretty good at eliminating an item or two that seems particularly awful at that moment.brigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540829704914848803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-28088457602550911562014-07-11T07:07:31.318-07:002014-07-11T07:07:31.318-07:00Vinegar and water on your wood floors! (And linole...Vinegar and water on your wood floors! (And linoleum for me!) With a regular old mop. Leaves everything clean and not coated.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894591132490595725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-84380677675270455302014-07-10T17:54:08.845-07:002014-07-10T17:54:08.845-07:00I agree about the kleen kanteen being a good idea!...I agree about the kleen kanteen being a good idea! Do you cloth diaper? If so, do you use the same detergent for diaper laundry?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07320084835456250822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-86650061545432900672014-07-10T17:41:17.701-07:002014-07-10T17:41:17.701-07:00Great post! I've been putting off making deodo...Great post! I've been putting off making deodorant for a long time but I really just need to give it a try. I actually bought one from Alba that totally doesn't work for me. Bummer! <br /><br />It's so inspirational reading about other people's adventures in minimalism, so keep em' coming ;)Truly Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377756493364655272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-48270520840644391672014-07-10T15:27:03.723-07:002014-07-10T15:27:03.723-07:00That kleen kanteen is genius! We also use Shaklee....That kleen kanteen is genius! We also use Shaklee. For our showers I just use a squeegee every day after my shower. It keeps all of the moisture (and mildew) from building up. I go an embarrassing long time between scrubs.Brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15334419981182961949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-859844077219520912014-07-10T10:08:24.768-07:002014-07-10T10:08:24.768-07:00You should try out the honest company (www.honest....You should try out the honest company (www.honest.com) all their products are affordable and totally guilt free for the environment and safe for pregnant women and babies! I have started ordering their stuff and am really happy with it! plus it was cofounded by Jessica Alba..who woulda thunk. Her book "the Honest Life" is really informative about ...basically everything from bad chemicals to look out for to her own fashion and beauty advice! Brandi Banadygahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17675413923212368745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-85087781112850051902014-07-10T09:18:03.799-07:002014-07-10T09:18:03.799-07:00Yep, that was my question. Because I was thinking ...Yep, that was my question. Because I was thinking "if this girl is trying to simplify, why would she use multiple cleaners IF she could just use one, unless one was just a shiner and not a disinfectant-type cleaner"? Right?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959841561323203499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-16428632596155622782014-07-10T08:34:44.621-07:002014-07-10T08:34:44.621-07:00Oooh I'm totally getting the wipes. I love me ...Oooh I'm totally getting the wipes. I love me a good disposable something. I've heard of the rock! Good to hear it's working for you!<br />blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325007542748668507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-15999138008325699592014-07-10T08:25:37.078-07:002014-07-10T08:25:37.078-07:00I grew up using 1:10 dilute Basic H (the original ...I grew up using 1:10 dilute Basic H (the original H2) as body wash, face wash, etc. My mom even washed our hair with it when we were babies (and she still swear by it for getting rid of cradle cap). It was basically the everything-cleaner in our house, just in different dilutes like you've said. <br />Method makes a great wood floor cleaner, I think. It's almond-scented (which I love). The mop liquid is great, and the wipes are good, too (frustratingly disposable, but I love them for wiping wood furniture after a spill clean-up, so not used too often, but they seem to do the job to prevent water stains). The only caution for the wipes is if you ever use them on the floor they make the floor bowling-alley slick. <br />Great post! I've never done DIY deodorant, partly because most recipes use coconut oil and I abhor anything coconut, but I do use the crystal rock one. I'm a sweater, can't help it, but when I realized 3 different prescription-strength antiperspirant/deodorants weren't going to make me sweat less, I switched to natural deodorant. After the change over period I do think I sweat a bit less, but a long as I shower and apply the rock once a day I don't stink, so I'm happy with it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-6972059564329003892014-07-10T08:07:08.133-07:002014-07-10T08:07:08.133-07:00Your comment must be lost in internet limbo.
Igg...Your comment must be lost in internet limbo. <br /><br />Iggy is just over 13 months old, so maybe we should go back to giving him water out of the smaller bottles. Have you tried the zippy cup attachment? Drives me crazy! I pulled out the little silicone insert and let him use it that way.Jacqui Skemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849059845567629830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-82633583216652738722014-07-10T07:34:00.007-07:002014-07-10T07:34:00.007-07:00I love that beeswax idea! I hand grate it. It'...I love that beeswax idea! I hand grate it. It's a little bit time consuming but never so bad that I dread it!blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325007542748668507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-83028099572596499492014-07-10T06:48:52.811-07:002014-07-10T06:48:52.811-07:00I love this list and can totally relate! Especiall...I love this list and can totally relate! Especially with the homemade deodorant... I finally got around to throwing it together last week. I used arrowroot instead of cornstarch, added a generous amount of tea tree oil (extra anti-fungal/stink power), and a few TBS of beeswax so it always stays solid at room temp. I poured it into an old deo container and then let it set for a bit in the fridge. OMG it is 100x better than ANY storebought, whether natural or chemical-laden. I'm sad I waited this long to try it too! <br /><br />Thanks for the bulk laundry deterg recipe, too! Mine only makes enough for like a month, so this is great. Question: what's your preferred method for grating soap? I don't have a food processor, so I've been doing it in the Ninja blender, which can't get it fine enough (soap chunks come out in the wash, undissolved). I'd almost rather buy soap flakes on Amazon, but would love to know how you do it. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570694976603693258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-58039384727458858272014-07-09T22:28:06.587-07:002014-07-09T22:28:06.587-07:00You mean the same all-purpose cleaner? Just becaus...You mean the same all-purpose cleaner? Just because I like to not clean my shower, and so I favor the "spray and leave it" type of after shower spray- which is the kind that I posted. I'm assuming Shaklee would need a good wipe down and I'm trying to avoid that. Ha!Blythe Fikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083711888523698156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-10175621110615945892014-07-09T22:25:25.160-07:002014-07-09T22:25:25.160-07:00No, it's pretty smell-less.No, it's pretty smell-less.Blythe Fikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083711888523698156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-91953638433020544772014-07-09T21:03:28.937-07:002014-07-09T21:03:28.937-07:00So why don't you use the shaklee for your show...So why don't you use the shaklee for your shower? Does it only "shine and clean" but not "deep clean/disinfect"?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01959841561323203499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-12128719105708640422014-07-09T20:49:19.998-07:002014-07-09T20:49:19.998-07:00Does the Basic H have a smell?Does the Basic H have a smell?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17226898220293378012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-49834533949909100122014-07-09T17:04:41.402-07:002014-07-09T17:04:41.402-07:00Murphy's Oil Soap for the hardwoods.Murphy's Oil Soap for the hardwoods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165594238100314829.post-87920937179130705722014-07-09T16:00:09.123-07:002014-07-09T16:00:09.123-07:00Did my comment dissapear?? I basically said we sta...Did my comment dissapear?? I basically said we started with the smaller size but it was after our daughter was a year...so, maybe that's important? now we can fill up the 9 oz one and she holds it just fine! I just imagine it's something they learn to do. How old is your baby?<br />blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325007542748668507noreply@blogger.com