Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
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I have to laugh—my son is the one who first got me onto creatine. He sat me down one afternoon and said, “Mum, you should try this. It’s not just for the gym bros, it’s good for your brain too.” At first, I thought he was cheekily hinting at my forgetful, menopausal moments (you know the ones—walking into a room and forgetting why you’re there). But he meant it with total respect. He’d been reading about the cognitive benefits of creatine, especially for women, and wanted to share it with me.
And you know what? He was right. Creatine isn’t only about muscles—it’s about energy. It helps your body recycle ATP, which is basically your cells’ little power packets. For women, that means more than strength gains at the gym. It can mean better mental focus, reduced fatigue, and even support for mood—something that’s especially handy when hormones are shifting during perimenopause and menopause.
For years, creatine was branded as a “gym junkie supplement,” but research shows it has wide-reaching benefits for women of all ages:
So no, it’s not just about bulking up or lifting heavy weights. For me, it’s about giving my brain a little extra spark and keeping my energy steady through busy, hormone-fueled days.
And the best part? Instead of downing a gritty scoop of powder in water, I’ve found a way to turn creatine into something I actually enjoy—grape-flavored gummy bears.
| Ingredient | Purpose |
| 1 cup grape juice (dark grape for rich purple color) | Flavor & base |
| 4 TBSP unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar for vegan version) | Gelling agent |
| 1–2 TBSP honey, maple syrup, or stevia (optional) | Sweetness |
| Creatine monohydrate powder | Muscle-building supplement |
| Jumbo silicone gummy bear molds (18.7 mL capacity each) | Shape & portioning |
Let’s calculate:
Now, if you add 13 g of creatine into the recipe:
Want 5 g daily? Just eat 5 bears.
Prefer 3 g daily? Eat 3 bears.
Tip: Adjust how much creatine you add to the batch to make dosage even easier. For example, add 39 g creatine to the batch ? each bear = 3 g. Then you only need one bear per day.
Can one bear really give me a full daily dose?
Yes! Just increase the creatine in the recipe so each bear equals your desired serving.
Will they taste like candy?
They’ll taste like a fruity grape gummy—not as sweet as store-bought candy, but delicious.
How long do they last?
Up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Do I have to use grape?
No—you can swap for orange, berry, or mango juice. But grape makes a fun, deep purple gummy.
These jumbo grape creatine gummy bears are the perfect marriage of fun and function. Instead of dreading your supplement routine, you’ll actually look forward to it. They’re quick to make, cost-effective, and the giant gummy bear factor makes them unforgettable.
One bear, one scoop of strength. Easy.
I’m a pet owner (of course, from the cat’s point of view I’m the ownee) and so our house suffers from smelly carpet syndrome, particularly in mid-winter. Commercial dry carpet cleaners seem to me to be loaded with artificial “fresh” scents that hang in the air after use. For this reason I prefer to pulverize (in the food processor or spice grinder) dry rosemary or lavender, sift it with a cup or so of cornstarch, and sprinkle it on my rugs. Leave it on for a quarter of an hour or so and then vacuum.
Do this, of course, on a day when you can lock the dog and the cat out of the house.