Category Archives: Soap Making

DIY Bar Soap Gentle Enough For Babies

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Susan

Tweet I didn’t meet our only grandchild until she was 4 years old, and she didn’t officially become our grandchild until she was 10, so I haven’t had the pleasure of a grand-baby. But now we have a brand new … Continue reading →

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Aunt Mae’s Handcrafted Soap Giveaway … and an Opportunity to Help!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Susan

Tweet Have you read about all the harmful ingredients in store-bought soap, yet the thought of making your own is too intimidating? Would you like to wash with a gentle lather safe enough for a baby’s skin? Then let me … Continue reading →

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DIY Shampoo Bars

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Susan

TweetI’m sure you’ve heard of the no-poo method of shampooing – wash with baking soda and water, rinse with apple cider vinegar. I’ve heard that for some people it takes an adjustment period where their hair is greasy, but I … Continue reading →

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Is Lye Soap Safe?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Susan

Tweet Lye is a very caustic chemical capable of causing serious damage. It can burn skin, cause blindness, and even cause death if ingested. And yet, this dangerous chemical is one of the main components of homemade soaps. Old timers … Continue reading →

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Great New E-Book from Mommypotamus: DIY Organic Beauty Recipes

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Susan

Tweet It’s the perfect time of year for Heather from Mommypotamus to come out with her great new e-book, DIY Organic Beauty Recipes. This beautiful book is just full of ideas for inexpensive, homemade Christmas gifts. And there is no … Continue reading →

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10 Great Uses for Beeswax

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Susan

TweetLUMINARIES It all started when I wanted to make wax luminaries; the ones I saw online were made of paraffin, but I thought they would be much more beautiful with beeswax. I purchased 5 pounds of beeswax and it was … Continue reading →

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