New to nf from the atlanta area

[lemonpez]

I found this site through a friend on fb and im so glad that I found it. Im a bit nerdy, ocasional magic, or wow playing.Mostly I enjoy playstation or wii. I also did derby a few years ago and for about a year after that I was involved in dagorhir (larping but no magic). Currently I groom dogs, work out at the gym, and enjoy things like aerial, acro yoga, trail running, rock climbing, yoga, and any other fun physical activitiy.
 
Because I do so much I think I am going to get board in the adventurer group and I am thinking of switching to an assian, But Im going to hang here for a week or two and see whats it like.
 
I try to eat as much home made food as possible, Staying away from procesed foods filled with unknown chemicles. I try to stay away from a lot of meat in my diet, at the same time I try to eat a high protein low carb diet. Paleo (though my ultimate goal) is a bit to extream, I enjoy the occational english muffin and I eat greek yogurt every day to keep a happy belly.
 
I am big on things like Diatonatious Earth, good for you vitamins, and natural antibiotics like  oil of oregano.
I am slowly getting away from comertial based products like tooth paste, shampoo, body soap, lotions, ect, and use home made products. Soap making, though tricky, is a lot of fun.
 
I have two dogs and a great boyfriend who does work out and though i have budies to go do aerial and hicking with I dont have the biggest support group to keep me going on days that I just dont want to get out of bed at 6;30am and get in to they gym,.
 
I am excited for the 6 week challenges and the weekly chalenges seem awesoem.
 
I still need to figure out how some of this work but im excited to be active on nf.

[Elder]

Hurray and welcome!  I know you will loooove it here!

[terrormortus]

Welcome!

 

If you're trying to get away from all the chemicals you might want to switch to using vinegar and baking soda to help clean your house. It's better you, your house, and your wallet. 

[Elder]

Do you have the "recipe" for how much vinegar and baking soda you would use for a batch/bottle?

[terrormortus]

For an all purpose cleaner mix about 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda into half a gallons worth of water. I would suggest scaling it down if you let it sit for a few days it losses its potency.

 

To clean the kitchen floor mix 1 cup vinegar, a few drops of baby oil, and a gallon of warm water together.

 

Both of them work well as deodorizers, baking soda sprinkle on fabric or carpet and let sit for a few hours before vacuuming up. Vinegar can be mixed with a little bit of lemon juice and left out in a small dish. And if you need to get rid of odors while cooking take about a cup's worth of water, add a tablespoon of vinegar and let it simmer next to what you are cooking.

 

A note on the vinegar is that your house will smell like it for a bit after you clean with any of these so plan accordingly. Plus side is when the vinegar smell goes so does every other smell. First time I used these I could smell an open bottle of bbq sauce from across the room.

 

I have a few more kicking around I just need to find them. 

[Elder]

Beautiful thanks!