Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
This is a fun project for the kids to make and for them to use too. These would make wonderful Party Favors too. Just make sure you label them as soap as you never know some parent might complain that their child ate it or something. This soap is a little unusual as in that … Read More ...
Learning from your mistakes is all part of the business but what if you could speed the process up a little and learn from someone else? This article shares Danielle’s top 4 things she would have done differently before starting a Handmade business. You can read the whole article here.
What are some mistakes you … Read More ...
I believe it was LUSH Cosmetics that first started with Jelly soaps and thank goodness they did as now it’s a sure fire way to get little kidlets to wash them selves. I have to admit I like using them too. It’s fun to play with soap that for sure. Soap Jelly Recipe.
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This photo looks like the ingredients for a group meal, instead they are the natural ingredients for an amazing soap. Wondering what is in those caplets? Vitamin E cream to nourish the hands.
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I love this write up of 10 things you should know, I especially love fact number #1. You do NOT get to make soap all the time! Its the same when I tell people I run a Craft blog, they automatically assume I craft all the time. I barely get time to craft with my … Read More ...
Okay so part of me is wondering why you would do this and who would actually use it. Then I thought it might be a good way to bribe smelly teenage boys in to actually using the soap. (to free the money). My 6 year old doesn’t like soap so maybe this would work on … Read More ...
Once you get to a professional soap making level it’s easy to become overwhelmed by all the stuff you need to make soap and make money. This article tells you how to organize and label your stuff so you can stay on top and in control of your soap making lab.
There are so many amazing teas on the market and it seems the gifting of tea is the new thing to do. But not always do you like the expensive tea you were given. Here is a great way to use up old tea or tea you can’t drink because it makes you want to … Read More ...
One thing about Pokemon Go right now is it is perfect for bribing the kids to do things. I love these soaps as it will surely encourage my 6 year old to take a bath. This morning I told them they were Slowpokes – I told them if they got dressed fast enough they would … Read More ...
Combine the dry ingredients (except the tea leaves) into a bowl and stir until well mixed. Next drizzle in the almond oil and stir until mixture is moistened. Add more oil and fragrance and stir until well mixed. Full recipe Below
This article by Skyscanner.com tells you some home truths about flying on Aeroplanes. Are they really capsules of germs? Um apparently Yes ,but you’re safer in the air then on the tarmac. Here is why.
… Read More ...A 2013 report conducted for the Federal Aviation Administration in the US concluded that while fresh air is germ-free at
You may remember me telling you that my daughter is a beach baby, she loves everything to do with the Ocean. Her room is ocean themed and she is pretty convinced she will be a Marine Biologist (whilst waiting for her pop career to launch)
This bath bomb tutorial is perfect for little girls and … Read More ...
Consdering this was her first time making soap she did a fantastic job! I love the purple in these soaps they look really cute. They have been made using Melt and Pour soaps which means they are quick to make. These would make great gifts.
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“Let’s talk herbal glycerites for skincare including how and why you would want to create non-alcoholic tinctures.”
Read this great article and great how to before you start attempting to make your own Tinctures.
1 1/4 cups of Baking soda or Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 cup of Citric acid
2 tsp of Almond Oil or Apricot kernel oil
1/2 tbs of Water
1/8 cup of Milk powder
1/4 tsp of Cinnamon, cardamom & clove powdered spices
10-15 drops of Vanilla fragrance oil. Full recipe and tutorial … Read More ...