5 Have you ever had a birthday sneak up on you so suddenly? I have and it usually means I’m scrambling to find the perfect gift at the last minute. Today, I’ll show you how to make a money rose for those surprise occasions or the recipient that is next to […] Money RosesJanuary 29, 2010 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee
When you live in a climate like ours, winter always seems cold, long and dreary. During the worst of the winter months, we keep our spirits uplifted with various products designed to transport our minds to warmer climates. Not only does the bright yellow color of the Winter Sunshine Soap […] Winter Sunshine SoapJanuary 22, 2010 in Cold Process Soap by Andee
Earlier this year we made the Oatmeal & Honey Almond Soap. Once again, we are going to make soap with oatmeal. Today’s batch of soap will be similar to the Oatmeal Cinnamon Soap Recipe, but I’ve made several changes to suit the ingredients I have on hand, as well as […] Oatmeal Cinnamon SoapJanuary 21, 2010 in Cold Process Soap by Andee
9 I’m sure at one point or another, we all have been up and running all day on our feet. Unfortunately, by the time the day is over, our feet hurt and we just want to sit. Now, you can sit and soak your feet with the Peppermint Candy Sticks Foot […] Minty Foot CreamJanuary 20, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
Dirk, one of our web programmers, wrote this guest blog post for us and I just had to share it with you! His cornbread recipe by weight is fantastic and we are lucky to get this recipe where we can use our scales for something other than bath and body […] Northern Style Cornbread – By WeightJanuary 19, 2010 in Food and Recipes / Thoughts from The Sage by Dirk
16 Easy Does It Coconut Cream, I think the name says it all! This super thick cream is wonderful for the whole body. I would highly recommend short and wide jars or our Grand Oval Bottles for this cream. I lightly scented this cream with our Orange Valencia Essential Oil and […] Easy Does It Coconut CreamJanuary 19, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
As I said earlier today, our weather has been cold and foggy. I took this fantastic picture of hoarfrost just outside our building. I just had to share this picture with you. During the last week or so, we have had lots of hoarfrost each morning and it is beautiful! […] Cold with Lots of FrostJanuary 18, 2010 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee
14 Lately, our weather has been cold and foggy with little sunshine to perk up the day. I decided that I needed to make a cream to give me the feel of summer so I can survive the winter blues. This wonderful cream is lightly scented. My favorite thing about this […] Mango Body CreamJanuary 18, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
This butter melts smoothly just from the warmth of your hands. I think this would be wonderful as a massage butter. This Basic Body Butter has been a staff favorite for several years now and I imagine that once you try it, the butter will become your favorite too! Today, […] Basic Body ButterJanuary 15, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
4 Who wouldn’t want a cream called Tummy and Toe Jam? This fun cream is perfect for kids or those who are kids at heart. Simple enough to make with a classroom full of kids without loosing their attention, this cream can be made from start to finish in about 15 […] Tummy & Toe JamJanuary 14, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
6 Everybody has a scent or two that brings fond memories to mind. Peach is one of the scents that triggers fond memories for me. Every fall, my family cans peaches and it usually takes an entire day to can enough peaches to last until the next fall. It is always […] Honeysuckle Peach LotionJanuary 13, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee
6 When we arrived in Hawaii back in November, one of the first things I noticed was the heady plant scents floating through the airport. While I was in Hawaii, I actually got to smell a tuberose and I couldn’t believe my nose. I really thought I was back in the […] Kailua Bay LotionJanuary 12, 2010 in Lotions and Creams by Andee