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I have three little boys. Since they are young and we are pretty casual around here, there has been a lot of little boy nudity over the last several years. As such, there has been no question about what makes a boy, well… a boy. In fact, I didn’t give much thought to the topic at all until one of my boys asked me, “What makes you a girl, Mommy?”

Read how Gina Denny, homeschooling mum of 3, approached this topic ….

Enjoy.  Cx

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Homemade Non-Toxic Sunscreen Lotion Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shea butter (where to buy)
• 5 Tbsp beeswax (where to buy)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (where to buy coconut oil)
• 2 Tbsp Zinc Oxide (I found a source via Mommypotamus for a non-nano here)
• ½ tsp vitamin E oil (where to buy)
• ¾ tsp essential oil (citrus oils increase photosensitivity so do not use those – I used lavender)

Directions

Combine the shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax in a glass bowl placed over a hot pot of water or use a double boiler. Heat on low until the ingredients are melted and full incorporated. Remove from heat and stir in the zinc oxide, the essential oil, and the vitamin E oil. Pour into silicon molds and place in the fridge to cool for about 30 minutes. Pop out and store in tins or an airtight container. Store at room temperature.

Notes:

• These will melt in the hot sun. I plan to cut off a small piece to take with me to the pool or the beach and carry it in an airtight container. Once back indoors it will solidify again.
• I have received questions about how to apply. You simply rub all over your body while holding in your hand. The texture is firm but emollient and it will feel like a lotion – not soap. You can rub it in further with your hands.