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Monthly Archives: May 2019

Editor’s Note: This post covers a part of herbalism that we thought our readers would enjoy. The salve recipe shared in this post is something we would suggest proceeding with caution before selling. We don’t want you to find that you are selling a product with a medical claim. As […]

Balsam Poplar Lotion Bars

May 30, 2019 in Lotions and Creams by Denise

Editor’s Note: This post covers a part of herbalism that we thought our readers would enjoy. The salve recipe shared in this post is something we would suggest proceeding with caution before selling. We don’t want you to find that you are selling a product with a medical claim. As […]

Salve made with Balsam Poplar-infused Olive Oil

May 29, 2019 in Balms & Salves / Botanicals by Denise

Oval soap bars of Chamomile & Clay Shaving Soap surrounded by loose chamomile buds on a purple patterned fabric. — Ladies, this soap is for you! (Not that a guy couldn’t use it for his shaving needs as well, but we were thinking of women when we created this soap.) The scent is a pretty universal cedarwood and orange from essential oils. So who needs to get their summer legs […]

Chamomile & Clay Shaving Soap

May 28, 2019 in Botanicals / Cold Process Soap by Denise

Today is Memorial Day, and our office and warehouse will be closed. You may have placed orders over the weekend, but they will not be processed until Tuesday, May 28. The last Monday in May is set aside to honor those who have fallen while serving in the U.S. military. […]

Happy Memorial Day!

May 27, 2019 in Calendar / Notices and Alerts by Denise

Finished bars of soap made with dandelion flower tea surronded by dandelion flowers.. — Spring is here, and the dandelions are blooming like crazy! The bright color of the dandelions inspired me to make a batch of soap with a dandelion “tea” as my liquid. While herbal teas may not seem to be particularly adventurous for soapmaking, I’ve found them to add a little […]

Using Dandelion Tea in Cold Process Soap

May 16, 2019 in Botanicals / Cold Process Soap / Soap by Andee

When I created a soap in February that did not contain coconut oil (click here for original post), Eleanor commented that she’d appreciate an update on how the bar lathers. Now that the soap has been on the curing rack for a good 11 weeks, I’d say it’s ready to […]

Lather Report for No Coconut Oil Soap

May 8, 2019 in Cold Process Soap by Denise

Mother’s Day is this coming Sunday, and I’ve been worrying about finding a gift! Since I was freaking out so much and my mind was running a blank, I decided that I’d get her a gift certificate to use at her favorite shop. (Mom, if you are reading this, please […]

Forget the Flowers!

May 7, 2019 in Special Sales by Andee