Sometimes in the winter, you really need that massage. Whether it is done by a professional at a spa, or done by a family member, sometimes you need that time to just relax. However, sometimes in the winter you need a super light massage oil. This is what we will […]

Dry Massage Oil

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I love getting packages in the mail. Even if they are expected orders, they are always a treat to get and go through. 😀 (Plus, they always more fun to go through than the junk mail.) One great way to get a box of different and unexpected goodies is to […]

Kissable Lips Valentine Swap

To celebrate the first Friday of this year, I thought it would be nice to have a Freebie Friday. I love being able to try a new scent and Freebie Friday is a great way to do it. Just request a specific fragrance in the comments field in your order […]

Freebie Friday!

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Over the break, Cynthia emailed me, wanting help with a recipe for a lemon cuticle butter. She wanted something similar to Lush’s Lemony Flutter. She had seen a post that Andee had done for a Special Request Orange Cuticle Butter. Also, she didn’t have everything necessary for that recipe. She sent […]

Cupboard Recipe Request – Cynthia’s Lemon Cuticle Butter

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I am pleased to announce the winners for the Family & Charity Themed Guest Blogger Challenges. It was hard to choose winners but after a long discussion and vote tallying, we made up our minds.   Ana, you are the winner for the Charity theme! I’ll be contacting you shortly […]

Family & Charity Guest Blog Winners

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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 […]

Christmas Cupboard Gifts – Beth

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?

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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