tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post5817727660363318498..comments2024-01-27T21:24:29.597+11:00Comments on Strong Foundations: Some of the many uses of Bi-Carb SodaSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-81591193699744210542016-02-02T20:46:03.335+11:002016-02-02T20:46:03.335+11:00There are a number of uses that I will need to try...There are a number of uses that I will need to try!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-11209654018750615482016-02-01T01:22:35.702+11:002016-02-01T01:22:35.702+11:00I use baking soda mainly for scrubbing stains from...I use baking soda mainly for scrubbing stains from counters and dishes. I think I will try some of the other uses. Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-11964764133942240492016-01-31T13:24:19.708+11:002016-01-31T13:24:19.708+11:00So do we (bore water). I used a tsp of Bi-Carb th...So do we (bore water). I used a tsp of Bi-Carb this morning with my shampoo and my hair does feel softer today.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-45243169052951828122016-01-31T13:22:32.224+11:002016-01-31T13:22:32.224+11:00You have reminded me that we did this too when we ...You have reminded me that we did this too when we were kids. I had forgotten!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-14423494091925614592016-01-31T13:21:15.292+11:002016-01-31T13:21:15.292+11:00I read that in my new book! I didn't know tha...I read that in my new book! I didn't know that so well definitely give it a try! Our sunburn remedy is an egg cup 3/4 filled with full cream milk, then add enough vinegar to make it curdle. Using a cotton ball use it all on the sunburn. It takes away the redness, eases the soreness and reduces/prevents peeling. It smells but it works!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-34072759175173945692016-01-31T13:19:09.360+11:002016-01-31T13:19:09.360+11:00So many Australian products and services have been...So many Australian products and services have been sold to overseas corporations. Many Aussies (like myself) like to support Australian owned companies (so that they remain in Australia). Yes is is a patriotic thing as well :)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-44781903779838190612016-01-31T13:15:09.846+11:002016-01-31T13:15:09.846+11:00A great tip! Thank you for sharing.A great tip! Thank you for sharing.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-83024088151642868492016-01-31T13:14:18.750+11:002016-01-31T13:14:18.750+11:00I will need to try that. Thank you for sharing.I will need to try that. Thank you for sharing.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-41194477855462417982016-01-31T13:13:49.107+11:002016-01-31T13:13:49.107+11:00Not many companies last as long as McKenzie's ...Not many companies last as long as McKenzie's have! Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636761469099608281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-76039539769677567992016-01-31T07:47:08.799+11:002016-01-31T07:47:08.799+11:00I am particularly interested in that last tip give...I am particularly interested in that last tip given that we live in a hard water area.Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-7846003493972698842016-01-31T07:27:17.112+11:002016-01-31T07:27:17.112+11:00I have that little booklet of 500 uses for bi-carb...I have that little booklet of 500 uses for bi-carb soda too. In the school holidays my Mum would let us make homemade honeycomb with it, which we quite enjoyed until we realised it wasn't quite as delicious as those individually packed honeycomb blocks or the choc-coated Violet Crumble bars.Jofeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290597697140624780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-51902816835883485932016-01-30T23:18:17.145+11:002016-01-30T23:18:17.145+11:00I always have a packet of mackenzies on hand. Made...I always have a packet of mackenzies on hand. Made into a paste it is great to relieve insect bites and sunburn.Liz Needlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346380755511150998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-60503732231129646352016-01-30T15:44:50.675+11:002016-01-30T15:44:50.675+11:00So many old remedies are cheaper and better than m...So many old remedies are cheaper and better than modern concoctions. McKensies slogan "100% Australian family owned" makes the product sound like it was handcrafted on an organic farm.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-70449821345025432452016-01-30T05:37:59.316+11:002016-01-30T05:37:59.316+11:00Pour some soda down a clogged drain, add a cup of ...Pour some soda down a clogged drain, add a cup of white vinegar, let it sit for 15 minutes; flush with boilding water. Works like a charm!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-34935091708342058162016-01-30T04:49:24.163+11:002016-01-30T04:49:24.163+11:00I'm never without a box of baking soda in the ...I'm never without a box of baking soda in the pantry. A little in a small tub of water makes a good foot soothing soaker.La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410794479676555766.post-8088023021371386112016-01-24T13:14:53.926+11:002016-01-24T13:14:53.926+11:00This brings back memories and I love the history b...This brings back memories and I love the history behind the product too. It has a place in my pantry too, multiple uses.crgalvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01118766224187668713noreply@blogger.com