Brady Made

09/07/2025

Cayenne peppers from the garden dehydrated, then ground into a powder.
I used cayenne powder and infused coconut oil over the course of an hour and a half in a double boiler.
I then melted some shea butter
Mixed it all together and let it cool.
I whipped it until it was big and fluffy.
(I cleaned up what i was able to find around the kitchen 😂)

Cayenne Benefits are a whole different conversation but for the cayenne body 🧈:

It helps with pain relief and it’s an anti inflammatory thanks to its Capsaicin. It helps eases sore muscles, stiff joints, arthritis, back pain and nerve discomfort. It also creates a warm sensation which helps with blood circulation. (Cold feet/hands especially)

Because it’s infused in to shea butter, it also deeply moisturizes the skin. Win win.

09/06/2025

On today’s episode of “Let’s give it a whirl”. I made wax melts- I think they turned out good, just need some tweaking to get them to top tier status.
3 ingredients- Bees wax, coconut oil, essential/fragrance oils.

09/04/2025

A full 6 hours in the kitchen after work today-
(After making myself and my husbands breakfast, dinner and lunches for the rest of the week)

I know it may be common knowledge that brown sugar is just two ingredients- molasses and sugar- but it’s news to me. I needed brown sugar to make my ketchup, so I made some.

Then was off to my turmeric tincture (will list info and benefits below). Thanks to my best friend for getting me some since I’ve been looking for WEEKS.

Dehydrated 9 trays of chicken feet for dog treats.

And finally, my finished, canned ketchup. Good for up to 18 months and utilized 5 pounds of garden tomatoes I didn’t have a plan for.

Days like today are my favorite. I love learning, learning how to get back the root of things.

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Turmeric tincture- uses-

Often taken for joint pain, arthritis, and general inflammation in the body

Can stimulate bile production, supporting digestion and easing bloating or indigestion.

Turmeric has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that may help the body fight infections.

Traditionally used to help the liver detoxify and function more efficiently.

May support circulation and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels

Early research suggests turmeric may support cognitive health and help with low mood or brain fog.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more you can use it for.

08/29/2025

My spider plant is happy happy. 10 spiderettes and more are coming.
These, and possibly more, will be for sale at the next Burbank farmers market!
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Did you know?
- NASA’s Clean Air Study found spider plants are excellent at removing indoor air pollutants like formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, benzene, and xylene.
- They help improve overall air quality, making them especially nice in bedrooms, offices, or kitchens
- Spider plants are safe for both 🐈 and 🐕
- They release moisture into the air, making them natural humidifiers. ou

08/23/2025

Remember my lemon balm tincture post (link in comments)- today’s the day. We reached 8 weeks and it has been strained and bottled in amber dropper bottles. ✌️

08/23/2025

What are some things you want like like to learn more about?
What are some things you’d like to start making from scratch?

08/22/2025

Beef fat ------> Tallow.

I have tried my hand at beef tallow before, but I was not confident in the end result. (Which is fine. it can still be used for cooking, just not the best for anything skincare or cosmetic.)

This time is different. I rendered slow and for quite a while, strained through a coffee filter and let it set. It didn't separate and all the water was cooked out.

What are the benefits of beef tallow?

1. Tallow has a high smoke point (around 400°F / 204°C), making it great for frying and roasting without breaking down into harmful compounds.

2. Rich in Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, which support immune health, vision, skin, and bone health.

3. Moisturizing & Healing: The fatty acid profile of beef tallow is very similar to human skin’s natural oils, which makes it deeply nourishing.

4. Anti-inflammatory: Can help soothe dry, irritated, or eczema-prone skin.

5. Rich in Antioxidants: Vitamin E helps fight free radical damage and supports skin repair.

6. Non-comedogenic: Absorbs well into skin without clogging pores (especially when rendered properly and not overheated).

7. Natural Alternative to Commercial Products: Can be used in homemade soaps, candles, balms, and salves.

8. Rust Prevention: Historically used as a lubricant and rust protector for tools and cast iron.

9. Eco-Friendly: A way to use the whole animal, reducing waste compared to discarding fat.

10. Rendering beef fat into tallow makes use of something that might otherwise go to waste.

11. When stored properly (in a cool, dark place), tallow can last months to years without going rancid.

I plan on whipping up this batch to create a fluffy "body butter" type. I also plan to add vitamin E oil and/or jojoba oil. We're on a learning journey over here.

08/17/2025

Trying to reduce plastics and toxins one step at a time ✌️
It doesn’t happen overnight. It’s just one small step at a time.
Also,
#10 of natural beeswax coming. What are we making next? 😏

08/13/2025

Stay with me on this one-
Laundry scent beads.

From Downy's actual website and keeping it straight across, lets look at Unstopables, Fresh scent booster.

Downy's website lists their ingredients as Polyethylene Glycol, Fragrance, and Polyoxyalkylene Substituted Chromophore (Cyan) .

On the back of the bottle it lists- PEG (Perfume Carrier), Fragrances, Methyl Di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (Odor Blocker), Colorants.

Coming from a health background we supplied Polyethylene Glycol to people to help them aid their constipation.

Synthetic fragrances in laundry beads often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as acetaldehyde, limonene, or benzene derivatives. These can be respiratory irritants and may trigger asthma, migraines, or allergies. Some VOCs are linked to endocrine disruption or carcinogenic potential when inhaled repeatedly over time.

I started making my own with 3 ingredients.
Epsom salt, baking soda and some essential oils.
2 cups Epsom Salt
1-2 Tablespoons of Baking Soda
20-30 drops essential oil.

1-2 Tbsp per load, straight in the drum. Easy Peasy, no additives or chemicals needed.

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