Homemade Toothpaste

I know, you need your toothpaste to foam up and suds in your mouth. Me too. But as part of my effort to be more self reliant, I wanted to learn how to make my own toothpaste and keep the ingredients on hand for that "what if" situation. IT was fun too. Here's the best recipe I found http://thriftysoaper.blogspot.com/2009/03/best-homemade-toothpaste.html My kids didn't like it very much, but in a pinch, I'm sure they could get used to it. It's really not that bad. It grows on you for sure!

Update: 

So, several years later: I've tried several different toothpaste recipes.  I really liked one that I found and modified from Doug and Stacy on YT.  However, recently I switched to a holistic dentist who recommended the following toothpaste recipe to me. I haven't tried it yet because I need to order a few of the ingredients.  I'm adding it here for reference: 

2-3 TB organic cacao powder OR bentonite clay or a combination.

3 TB Organic coconut oil

1TB granulated xylitol

10 drops magnesium oil or trace minerals

1/2 tsp. calcium phosphate powder. add 1 full teaspoon if not using the clay

3 drops clove essential oil

2 drops vanilla or peppermint essential oils

Directions: 

measure the dry ingredients in a small glass or stainless bowl

add oil(liquid) and stir

add liquid ingredients, it's ok if xylitol is still visible.

store in a small glass jar with lid

use a clean utensil when taking out, do not dip your toothbrush into the jar