Over our break, I received an email from Beth. Her first order from us was on its way and she had some questions. Beth, welcome to the adventure and fun of making your own toiletries and cosmetics. Beth is located in Florida and was concerned about our Shea Butter Lip […]
Yearly Archives: 2011
Ah… Freebie Friday. It has been a while since I have had a Freebie Friday so this week we are having Freebie Tuesday! With the final mad dash to the holidays and finals upon me, I have hardly had time to breathe let alone make soap! As I was scrambling […]
Freebie Friday! Er… Tuesday?
Deb emailed in asking for help formulating a mint lip balm that is tingly when she applies it. Let’s take a look at her cupboard and see what we can do for her! Deb has Shea Butter, Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Hemp Seed Oil […]
Christmas Cupboard Gifts – Deb
1 Ack! Can you believe that Christmas is this Sunday? Egads! Do you need help making last minute gifts? This week we will be helping you make last minute recipes with items that are in your cupboard. Send us an email with a list of oils, butters and containers you have, […]
Christmas is HERE!
3 The guest blog theme for next week is gratitude. Many of us could not be where we are today without the help of others and it is always good to share your gratitude from those whom you receive a smile, a dinner or treat, a raise, a sale, inspiration or […]
Guest Blog Theme – Gratitude
2 I cannot say that soap making is a “family affaire” in my case, but more a personal passion. As I reflect on how it has impacted my family in the last few years, I have started to realize how everyone has their own role in my little passion. I first […]
Family Guest Blog – Julie
3 For me, making soap is all about family. My oldest daughter has sensitive skin that is prone to eczema and painful drying and cracking in the winter months. After buying some handcrafted cold process soap, I was inspired to learn to make it for her. I started with Kathy Miller’s […]
Family Guest Blog – Judy
8 Family,For many it is just a word, but for me it is the center of my soul. I am the youngest of eight children, my father passed away when I was only 3, leaving my mother with seven children still at home. My mother is a very strong woman, she […]
Family Guest Blog – Crystal
Over the years of doing crafts and soap making; I have learned so much about myself. It has taught me to be patient and to never give up (some projects you have to do over and over till it gets done right). But most important it has taught me to give back, and […]
Charity Guest Blogger – Cheryl
4 The principle of charity, the pure love of our fellow beings, has been and will be a lifetime endeavor. I’ve got a long way to go before I come anywhere close to getting good at it, but the journey has been rewarding and the effort worthwhile. The thing about it, […]
Charity Guest Blogger – Ana
4 The guest blog theme for next week is family. Do you remember in the movie Lilo and Stitch when they say; “Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” I love that phrase. Even when family drives me absolutely crazy, they always touch my heart. Tell […]
Guest Blog Theme – Family
1 I am pleased to announce the winner for the Thankful Themed Guest Blogger Challenge. This was a hard theme to choose a winner but after a long discussion and vote tallying, we made up our minds. Mesha, you are the winner for the Thankful theme! I’ll be contacting you shortly […]