tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post6210907608996748619..comments2024-02-28T18:15:12.425+01:00Comments on Control the Chaos: Day 29: Adventures in Home Making - ToothpasteTracey Davishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11785148247156952537noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-39932530081930469072011-12-02T07:46:33.066+01:002011-12-02T07:46:33.066+01:00Amy - yeah, the boys like the green. They still s...Amy - yeah, the boys like the green. They still say it's too salty, but we're all getting used to it. I went really light on the stevia the first time because i wasn't sure, but now I'm adding more and it's helped to balance the baking soda.<br /><br />Juliecache - I"m not sure. It made a fairly big batch. Right now one adult uses it regularly, one adult uses it most of the time, but the kids are still using up our leftover commercial paste mostly. We still have over half the batch left. It is very cost effective compared to store bought, and even more so if you are springing for the natural stuff.Tracey Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785148247156952537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-8815867411357425942011-12-02T03:22:26.785+01:002011-12-02T03:22:26.785+01:00how many brushings did one batch make?how many brushings did one batch make?juliecachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00051312206721332785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-12269407434516232552011-11-30T13:06:54.000+01:002011-11-30T13:06:54.000+01:00this is great! I just use plain baking soda and w...this is great! I just use plain baking soda and while I like it, there is no way the kids would do it! I'm pretty sure the boys would love the green!!AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234752729543725679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-63936954994634146702011-11-04T20:14:11.972+01:002011-11-04T20:14:11.972+01:00I think the stevia both hurts and helps the cause....I think the stevia both hurts and helps the cause. It does make it a weird green, which, yes, when you think about it is no weirder than blue. But it also sweetens the taste. Although, be careful, because stevia has a unique flavor too and might be too much if you aren't used to it. I tried it on my least picky child first and got the approval, but the other two haven't used it yet. I've heard some people simply using mint or cinnamon essential oil for the flavoring, and I even ran across one recipe with honey in it. I have a hard time cleaning my teeth with honey, though, so we'll stick with the stevia for now. Thanks for hopping over!Tracey Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785148247156952537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-91253945435596242232011-11-04T06:35:35.858+01:002011-11-04T06:35:35.858+01:00I just made toothpaste a couple weeks ago too...I ...I just made toothpaste a couple weeks ago too...I didn't add the stevia though and I'm fine with the non-sweet taste, but I know my kids would never go for it. I'll have to try a batch with stevia next time for the kids.Krissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678088233873613010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-51763438421063973662011-11-04T02:15:37.593+01:002011-11-04T02:15:37.593+01:00You know, I'm just thinking - some commercial ...You know, I'm just thinking - some commercial toothpaste is blue. So why do we think blue is normal but green is weird? Those crafty marketers!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05139515861524961006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-53362971634002868202011-10-30T00:24:26.012+02:002011-10-30T00:24:26.012+02:00I buy natural ingredients in bulk from a website c...I buy natural ingredients in bulk from a website called Mountain Rose Herbs. It is also where I get essential oil, castile soap, etc. I think, though, that you can buy stevia in some groceries, as it is an alternative sweetner, or at a health food store. But if you don't want green toothpaste, I did see some recipes on pinterest that don't use it at all, so check those out.Tracey Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785148247156952537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5149532772998493421.post-23260988108275585352011-10-29T22:19:02.041+02:002011-10-29T22:19:02.041+02:00Love the photos of Husband & Big #2. :-) Thi...Love the photos of Husband & Big #2. :-) This would be an interesting one to try. I don't think I would have J#3 use it at this point, but on a side note we have a hard time getting him to spit (so he must be swallowing some of the little kid toothpaste we get him), but seems like in general the natural toothpaste would be good. Curious where you find the Stevia powder? Online?Jenny https://www.blogger.com/profile/10076043522662731834noreply@blogger.com