Rodale's Book of Practical Formulas has hundreds of easy-to-make and easy-to-use formulas for scores of everyday needs. Discover ways to make these practical formulas yourself rather than buying expensive, store-bought products. It's all here - from concrete to potpourri, skin moisturizer to roach powder, potting soil to dry dog shampoo. This 'recipe' collection will help you save money, avoid wasteful and unwanted packaging, and reduce your exposure to the additives and preservatives found in expensive commercial products. Among the hundreds of formulas, potions, and recipes in this book, you'll find out how to: ~Save a garden bouquet forever with an item from your corner drugstore ~Soothe a colicky baby with two spices found in you pantry ~Strip wallpaper the easy way with one ingredient from a camera store ~Relax sore muscles with a pain-relieving rub you can make in your microwave, and much more.
