Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Sew Much Ado, a popular crafting and DIY blog, has recently posted a tutorial for creating your own laundry detergent, and it’s incredibly easy to follow.
Most store-bought laundry detergents are filled with harsh chemicals and fragrances that can irritate sensitive skin or even damage your clothes over time. By making your own laundry … Read More ...
My hubby LOVES Star Wars. I can only imagine how tickled he would be to find a Han Solo carbonite soap in the shower. The soap is available for purchase at Luxury Lane Soap.… Read More ...
Carol Belanger has written a variety of articles regarding skin care therapy. Her articles include information regarding the benefits of Epsom Salt, facials, toner & much more. Her website also has a number of skin care recipes listed. AND…check out her blog for more helpful information.… Read More ...
Soapopotamus is a great source for some hilarious & fun soaps. The Roasted Chicken actually has a rotisserie chicken scent! I can only imagine what guests will think when spotting a piece of toast covered in jam while they are showering at your home!? I also like the colorful sugar wafer cookies. Pictured here … Read More ...
I have seen Dylan Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s daughter & proprietor of Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City, on the Today show & Cake Boss. Her candy store looks like something Willy Wonka would envy. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Dylan’s also offers candy-themed beauty products. All of the gift … Read More ...
Typically I look forward to reading about new fabric and graphic designs on How About Orange. But Jessica Jones recently surprised me with a post on how to make your own deodorant. This is perfect for those adamant about steering clear of products that contain aluminum. The recipe is fairly simple & the tutorial … Read More ...
I recently had the opportunity to use some of Body Sense’s products and was very pleased with each one. The company’s tag line is “A Higher Standard in Personal Care,” a claim that is proven by their rating by an American non-profit organization as having the lowest-hazard potential, on a three-level scale.
I was very … Read More ...
DIY Life is a great source for helpful tips ranging from how to clean the coils on your refrigerator (which can decrease the amount of electricity used) and how to organize your home office. Amongst all these helpful tips, you can also find simple steps to the perfect bath which can help you relax … Read More ...
My father-in-law is a John Deere man. I’d venture to guess he would get a kick out of Soap Queen’s latest tutorial. The instructions show how to create cute little soaps using Bramble Berry’s tractor mold.… Read More ...
The Natural Beauty Workshop posted a recipe for Double Java Lip Balms on their blog. I love coffee-flavored things, so this would definitely be one recipe I’d like to try my hand at.… Read More ...
Melissa, the soapmaker behind The Joy of Soap, posted about a funky soap dish that is self-draining, in turn making your handmade soap last longer. HGTV shares directions for creating your own funky soap dish here.… Read More ...
The blogger behind House on Hill Road shares a handy recipe & tutorial for creating a Gardener’s Hand Scrub. The mixture includes sugar, a great exfoliant that removes dirt while soap washes it all away.… Read More ...
Heidi’s Handmades has several great products currently on sale. Take this opportunity to snag a Love Soap (pictured) for yourself and a Shaving Kit for your husband, boyfriend, brother, father or friend!… Read More ...
Cap Creations shares a fun tutorial for creating Fish in a Bag Soap! These make fun party favors for birthday parties & other events.… Read More ...
Possibly the cutest soap EVER! Monkey Soap by Annie’s Powder Room… Read More ...