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THE Natural Deodorant, That’s Right THE Deodorant and It WORKS!

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Show of hands how many of you are reading this right now because you are seriously stinky and want something better. Well, I have tried it all and I have a solution.  I mean let’s be real, we hear all these horrible things about deodorant these days.  Many women I know have been struck with breast cancer and it’s made me rethink using my typical Secret antiperspirant.  Rethink is one thing but being “unsure” as we know it, is quite another thing.

How many of you have felt this way and have seriously tried so many different “natural” deodorants that have FAILED??  OH, my ladies, I have tried so many. My friends have tried to many and most of us have given up. I have spent weeks not only stinky but also not able to wear anything (or put my arms down for that matter) because I have broken out in a horrible rash. I’ve been in tears and I KNOW I’m not alone.

The thing is when this happens we go right back to our treasured Secret that we are all really afraid of in the first place right.  Well I’m telling you I thought I had found the only one that would work for me but I still wasn’t happy (I’ll explain more of this below) and after almost a year of using it I can say it is the best I had found.  UNTIL NOW.  Be Prepared to be SHOCKED!

THE Natural Deodorant

The many things I’ve tried

I started my search for a good natural deodorant back in 2015.  I find it sad that it is 3 years later and I’m just able to say I have FINALLY found it.  Hopefully, this information will help so many of you struggling to find the same thing.

I have to admit I searched back in my amazon order history to remember all the different deodorants I’ve tried. I forgot about many of them but the pain of the rashes will never be forgotten.

A few things you should know before you try to make the switch.  First off most of you (like me) are probably using an ANTIPERSPIRANT, do you read that anti-sweat right?  Well, when you start using a deodorant one thing you will notice, no matter what kind you use you ARE going to sweat.  This is one thing that has been so bad for our bodies. Shutting off those sweat glands can never be good.

Another thing is that nothing goes on like Secret.  Natural deodorants don’t go on smooth.  Usually, you have to let it sit under your arm for a few seconds and “warm it up” but even then it isn’t like butter on your armpits like Secret is.

I use the term “Secret” for all antiperspirants but for me, that is the one I have used for about 33 years so maybe you want to fill it in with Degree, or Right Guard, or Old Spice or whatever but you get the point. Well, here we go let’s take you on my natural deodorant journey.

  1. Ava Anderson Deodorant

    1. I started my journey to find a natural deodorant with Ava Anderson’s Deodorant because a friend of mine was selling it and I thought hey I’ll try it.  Another friend had a party and she posted about how great the deodorant was.
    2. Well, to say the least, this was my first experience with a natural deodorant which meant I was super uncomfortable because I was sweating a LOT.  It seemed to go on well and I used it all and then ordered two more sticks.  Of course, after I ordered those I suddenly got a bad rash from it.
    3. Ava Anderson isn’t in business anymore. I believe they changed names or something but I’m not sure of the new company.  At any rate, my quest for a natural deodorant was hot and heavy after this one didn’t work out for me.

  2. Tom’s of Maine NaturalLong Lasting Deodorant.

    1. I don’t really have anything bad to say about Tom’s. I have to admit it went on pretty smooth and my kids still use it to this day.  You stay pretty fresh but I still wanted something more. I asked around in some facebook groups that I was in and number 2 was recommended to me.
    2. I know many of friends are still using Tom’s and it’s one of the most highly recommended when I’ve asked around.

  3. Primal Pit Paste

    1. Primal Pit Paste went on so well and actually smelled really nice.   I used it for probably two months and then suddenly got this HORRIBLE rash.  By HORRIBLE I mean I had spots everywhere and didn’t realize it was from the deodorant until it was so bad I could hardly put my arms down. The pit paste also left almost a grey ring around my armpits.  Time to heal up the pits and then try something else. I began my search again and found number 3.

  4. Native Deodorant

    1. Native again went on really well and smelled awesome but after just a week I got that bad rash again.  Then I had to stop using anything at all and wait for it to go away.

  5. Trim Healthy Mama Hippie Stick

    1. My love for all things Trim Healthy Mama (THM) brought me to try their deodorant. The THM Hippie Stick is amazing.
    2. I did find out I’m allergic to baking soda so I have to use the baking soda free kind but I have been using this deodorant for over a year and love it.
    3. It needs to be warmed under your armpit for just a few minutes and then it goes on great.
    4. Some downsides I have found are that it’s expensive and it balls up so sometimes I find chunks of it showing through my shirt. Always in awkward places, of course, making it look like I have an extra nipple or something crazy like that.

  6. THE  Natural deodorant Solution…

    1. Are you ready? I now want to introduce you to this new deodorant that I have been astounded by.Milk of Magnesia and a Roller bottle Do you see that… it’s MILK OF MAGNESIA and a roller bottle.  Prepare to be amazed. You can buy milk of magnesia on Amazon or even at the dollar store.  I got my roller bottles on amazon but I’m sure you can find them anywhere.
    2. Milk of magnesia you say.  NO WAY!  Really I’m serious.  It goes on wet but you don’t have to wait for it to try.  It is not chalky or white. It does not stain your clothes.  It just works.
    3. Even better it doesn’t feel like you are wearing anything.
    4. I will say it has been HOT here the past couple weeks in Michigan and I have applied twice a day a few times but really no rash, no smell, no stains, no chunks falling off my armpits.
    5. WINNER WINNER!!

GO RUN…GET IT

There you have it the solution to your expensive deodorant collection.  It’s cheap. It’s natural. It’s so Easy!! I promise you will not be disappointed.  What’s holding you back?  Comment with your questions and I’ll be happy to answer them!

Thanks for joining me as always today and please share this with your friends and family.  Use my links to make orders and help support my blog.  Thanks for all you do to keep me going.

Join me on my blog for some other great tips and tricks like my freezer meal theory, my clothing theory, the laundry theory,  and even my Trim Healthy Mama (THM) tips and tricks.

Oriental Chicken Jar Salad- Just like Applebees only healthier! THM S

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If you eat at Applebees there is one thing on the menu pretty much EVERYONE has tried.  It’s the Oriental Chicken Salad. If you haven’t had the salad you’ve had the wrap and when you order this you probably think you are making a pretty healthy choice.

Well, let’s just leave it at that thought of healthy and tell you that I have recreated this Applebee’s favorite in a Trim Healthy Mama (THM) Jar Salad form!

Of course, the BEST part of the Oriental Chicken Salad is the DRESSING!  I used to work at Applebees and let me tell you I learned to always bring an extra dressing with that salad because EVERYONE always wanted more! Look no more I’ve tweaked a dressing to be THM friendly and taste like that fabulous sugar LOADED dressing.  Oh, wait I forgot we aren’t talking about that.

Oriental Chicken Jar Salad

Oriental Chicken Jar Salad. Just like the Applebees Favorite

Jar Salads have been such a lifesaver for me when it comes to eating healthy.  I usually make them up on Thursdays and I’m good to go for the week.

To make up this wonderful Oriental Chicken Jar Salad you start by making up a batch of the dressing.  Then begin layering the ingredients into the jar.  Start with the dressing, then the chicken (the chicken gets marinaded in the dressing), Sunflower seeds, almonds, coleslaw mix, and finally stuff full of shredded lettuce.

If you need some tips and tricks on making jar salads you can find some great tips here and you will love the help.  These are so easy and fabulous to have on hand for busy lunchtime choices.

Printable Dressing Recipe

Oriental Chicken Jar Salad. Just like the Applebees Favorite
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Oriental Jar Salad DRESSING

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Mayonaise
  • 1/3 Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 t Sesame Oil
  • 2 T Grey Poupon Mustard I've also used regular mustard
  • 2 T Super Sweet If you aren't following THM you can use 2T Honey

Instructions

  1. Mix it all together and get ready to fall in love!

Printable Oriental Chicken Jar Salad Recipe

Oriental Chicken Jar Salad. Just like the Applebees Favorite
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Oriental Chicken Jar Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Oriental Salad dressing
  • 1 Chicken Breast cooked and cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 T Sesame Seeds
  • 2 T Almonds chopped
  • 1 Cup Coleslaw mix
  • Shredded Lettuce Or any lettuce of your choice

Instructions

  1. Fill your mason jar with 1/4 cup Oriental Salad dressing.

  2. Dump in the cooked and cut up chicken, Seeds, and Chopped Almonds.

  3. Fill the jar with about 1 cup of coleslaw mix.

  4. Continue stuffing the jar very full of shredded lettuce or whatever your favorite lettuce is.

This will NOT disappoint

I promise this salad will not be disappointing.  Last week I ate them so fast and wished I had made more than I did.  Run RUN to the store and get these ingredients it’s so worth it.  If you are following the THM eating plan this salad is a THM S meal. The Oriental Jar Salad is big and filling and it will quickly need to be added to my Top 10 Favorites.  I can’t believe it took me this long to figure out this fabulous transformation.

Thanks again for joining me today and keep it up!  You can do it!!

 

Chickpea Stew featuring the Pressure Cooker- THM E

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If you’ve been following me for a little while you know that I’m passionate about freezer meals and I also love Trim Healthy Mama (THM). I love that you are into these things also.  What can be better than finding great ways to feed your family well and yet not stress over it because you are prepped and prepared.

One thing I regular admit to struggling with is getting in my healthy carb lower fat meals.  To us THMers we call these meals E meals or energizing meals.  Today I want to share with you an easy and wonderful THM E meal!

Chickpea Stew THM E

Chickpea Stew THM E

I love the THM cookbooks but I’m always watching for other great recipes.  I found this one over at the Healthier Steps Blog.  The recipe on the blog gives very thorough and great details, but of course, I wanted to make this even easier.

What could make it easier you say?  The Instant Pot of course!  I used canned chickpeas and basically, just threw everything listed in the pot!  I set it on the medium soup setting so that it went for 40 minutes.

While the pressure cooker was doing its magic I cooked up some brown rice to serve with this also.  You could do quinoa instead of the rice if you want or you could even throw the rice or quinoa right in with the stew if you wanted a thicker stew.

Rainy Day Stew

There you go a great stew for a cool rainy day this spring.  You won’t regret it and you will love the leftovers for an easy filling snack or fast lunch.

As always thanks for joining me today and I hope you will take a few minutes to make extra of this up and freeze it for your freezer meal this week.  If you do you can be quickly done cooking for the week in just a few minutes with minimal cleanup!