From c1963a11b164fd5bd90558752cc1beb49b67d7b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nimbius Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 06:44:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] new sectioning --- HYGENE.md | 39 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ README.md | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 44 insertions(+) create mode 100644 HYGENE.md diff --git a/HYGENE.md b/HYGENE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2eda4ed --- /dev/null +++ b/HYGENE.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +###frugal hygene + +This section covers basic improvements to personal hygene. + +###The navy shower +Also known as the combat shower, sea shower, or military shower, this method of bathing +significantly reduces the amount of water used during bathing. Navy showers originated on +naval ships where freshwater was scarce. +- step into the shower with the water running. +- turn water off. Apply soap. +- turn water on. rinse soap off. + +###Shaving +The shaving industry is a rich tapestry of profiteering at the expense of human insecurity. +The most frugal option is to simply not shave, however this is simply not a reasonable choice in many +cases. + +- Use a safety razor. + Safety razors are substantially cheaper than modern multi blade razors. in turn, they command a higher level + of proficiency in shaving. a pack of 50 blades is less than 10USD. Safety razors can be stropped, and sharpened, + for even longer life. + +- Use shaving soap. + Shaving creams are an abundant source of shareholde value. a bar of soap will last longer than a can of shaving cream, + and is more versatile. application can be by brush or by hand. + +###Soap +Soap is inexpensive to manufacture and stores indefinitely. The soap recipe included in the recipes folder will produce +a high quality castile soap from nothing but olive oil, water, and lye. This soap is mild enough for hair, body, and shaving. + +Soap slivers can accumulate a substantial amount of waste. The method to recombine old soap into a new bar is called re-batching. +To re-batch soap: +- fill a coffee mug with soap slivers and 10-20ml of water. +- microwave the mug for 10-20 seconds +- stir the mug each cycle until the soap warms and melts. +- pour this soap into an oiled ramekin or other container mold. + +once cooled and hardened, the new soap is immediately ready for use. + diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5a4b519..bf5153f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,3 +23,8 @@ The goal of this repository is not to make an economic build/buy argument, but t ### TO DO: explain how to cook the 32 recipes ive added :P + + +# Sections: +[Hygene](HYGENE.md) +[Recipes](recipes/README.md) From 0816baa6613c372ff68fa46e287d1ce293e9a06f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: nimbius Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 06:50:59 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] syntax --- HYGENE.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/HYGENE.md b/HYGENE.md index 2eda4ed..ddd32b0 100644 --- a/HYGENE.md +++ b/HYGENE.md @@ -1,8 +1,8 @@ -###frugal hygene +### frugal hygene This section covers basic improvements to personal hygene. -###The navy shower +### The navy shower Also known as the combat shower, sea shower, or military shower, this method of bathing significantly reduces the amount of water used during bathing. Navy showers originated on naval ships where freshwater was scarce. @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ naval ships where freshwater was scarce. - turn water off. Apply soap. - turn water on. rinse soap off. -###Shaving +### Shaving The shaving industry is a rich tapestry of profiteering at the expense of human insecurity. The most frugal option is to simply not shave, however this is simply not a reasonable choice in many cases. @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ cases. Shaving creams are an abundant source of shareholde value. a bar of soap will last longer than a can of shaving cream, and is more versatile. application can be by brush or by hand. -###Soap +### Soap Soap is inexpensive to manufacture and stores indefinitely. The soap recipe included in the recipes folder will produce a high quality castile soap from nothing but olive oil, water, and lye. This soap is mild enough for hair, body, and shaving.