Monthly Archives: July 2011

Last week, I received an e-mail from Tammi of Beehive Soap and Body Care about a soap drive that she is helping the Sugar House Farmer’s Market run. She asked if I would share a blog post about this soap drive with our readers in hopes that fellow Utah soapmakers […]

Guest Blog: Improving My Local Market

July 30, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

This week has been chock full of heirloom recipes. Wow! Can you believe that? I am not sure that I can! Since we only have one day left this week I thought we would finish off the week with another additive that helps the skin stay smooth, soft and hydrated. […]

Sodium Lactate Heirloom Cream

July 29, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Cream and the Honey Heirloom to be so intriqing and inspiring that I just HAD to do it with Hydrovance. I must admit, I am amazed at the dramatic difference that occurs in this cream when you change the humectant in these creams. Wow! It is […]

Hydrovance Heirloom Cream

July 28, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Yesterday I OOPSED. Today I am going to fix this heirloom cream. When making this cream I was rather stuck in what I should scent this with. As I got to the end however, I decided there was no way you could talk me into covering that delicious honey odor. […]

Honey Heirloom Cream

July 27, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream to be really enjoyable and inspiring. I just loved how dewy and velvety my skin felt and looked! I began to ponder if I could make this recipe using honey. My father keeps bees and believe me… we are nearly drowning in the stuff! […]

Honey Heirloom Cream – Oops

July 26, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Jean came in some time ago, bringing with her a handwritten recipe of hand cream that had been in her family. She wanted a modern recipe of what had been in her family for so long. I made scans of the recipe and immediately got to work. (Unfortunately, my desk monster […]

Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream

July 25, 2011 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Many products that combat acne and other blemishes are very drying to the skin, which tends to make the problem worse. I wanted a light and moisturizing cream that would keep the skin soft and from feeling dry or stripped.I love the feel of Jojoba Oil but I learned a […]

Tea Tree Moisturizing Cream

July 22, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

This morning I received an e-mail from our UPS representative about a disruption in operations in their main U.S. operation center. I’ve attached the text from the email for you to read. We would like to advise you that last night’s severe weather in Louisville, KY, caused significant disruption to […]