Alot of people ask me where they can buy certain ingredients when they want to make a recipe I have posted. Introducing Pine Meadows Utah based wholesale supplier of candle and soap making supplies, fragrance oils, essential oils, lip balm flavours, clays salts and botanicals. Be sure to check out there free recipe section and … Read More ...
Lavender & Oatmeal Soap Mothers Day Gift Idea
Follow this easy soap tutorial shared with me by Melissa via Rachelle from Tinkerlab for mum this Mothers Day or any occasion really. The hand painted ( by a child ) paper is also a lovely idea. I find this idea to be very cute. You will need the following
FOR THE PAPER
* liquid … Read More ...
Glycerin & Herb Soap Using Herbs From Your Garden – Great Mothers Day Idea
Thanks to Stephanie Blogger @ Henry Happened I am sharing a great ( and easy ) soap tutorial using the herbs growing in your garden. Great gift idea for kids to give to there mothers this upcoming Mothers Day. I know myself I personally love getting things my boys make me over store bought gifts.… Read More ...
DIY Chocolate Soap
One warning before you start: you need to know the basics of soapmaking before you try this. There are many, many books and websites out there that can get you started. But in the meantime click here for a basic rundown of HOT PROCESS soapmaking
CHOCOLATE SOAP
Ingredients
8 ounces of shortening
6 ounces of … Read More ...
DIY Soapwort Cleanser
Soapwort is probably one of the gentlest ways to cleanse very sensitive skin. Containing natural saponins, soapwort creates an impressive lather. Use the following recipe to soothe sensitive skin with eczema.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red clover or calendula infusion click here to see how to make your own infusion
1 tablespoon chopped and bruised saponin … Read More ...
Mothers Milk Breast Milk Soap – Recipe
Always a fan of all things “Natural” We all know breastmilk is best but have any of you considered the effect breastmilk could quite possibly have on the skin and by skin I mean the WHOLE body !!!
We use Goats Milk in soap to alleviate all types of skin problems. Imagine the possibilities if … Read More ...
DIY French Themed Bathroom Accessories Tutorial
Kristen from Make The Best Of Everything shared this cute tutorial on how to make bathroom accessories for a french themed bathroom. She made a tissue holder and a soap dispenser. I think the project looks great. It was only a couple of dollars to put it together. Using only a few pieces of coloured … Read More ...
DIY Beer Soap – St Patricks Day Gift Idea
*****ST PATRICKS DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER*****
I came across this and had to share it with you all, unlike most I cannot stand the taste of beer but wanting to get into the spirit of things this coming St Patricks Day I thought this would make a fabulous gift. Perusing Natural Skincare Made … Read More ...
Back Porch Soaps Soap Making Classes
All of Back Porch Soaps hands-on, natural skincare and soap making classes are taught by Marla Bosworth , president and founder of Back Porch Soap Company. She brings 30 years experience in retail, marketing and market research (13 years experience in the handmade bath and body industry, specifically). During the past 10 years… Read More ...
DIY Non Toxic 3D Bath Paint Recipe.
Regina @ Chalk In My Pocket contacted me to share this fabulous recipe for a “Homemade Bathtub Puffy Paint” that she and her daughter Claire concocted last week. It’s a simple recipe of soap, hot water & dye blended together. They put the paint in ziplock baggies with cake frosting tips to create great
Soapylove Boxed Gift Set Giveaway
Soapylove was started in 2006 by Debbie Chialtas. Debbie discovered glycerin soap crafting whilst pregnant with her son. The beautiful colors, designs, and shapes that are possible with “melt and pour” sparked her creative passion. She loved being able to create something super special, completely usable, and totally adorable! ( And she has )… Read More ...
Blades Natural Beauty & Paperfinger “Care (About You) Packages”
Brought to my attention by Lauren, herbalist and medicine maker with Good Fight Herb Co. She wanted to share with you a very unique and loving Valentines Day Gift Package that she created with the help of friends, “Blades Natural Beauty” and “Paperfinger”. The CARE (about you!) PACKAGE is one of … Read More ...
DIY Snow Globe Soaps
Here is a tutorial on how to make some really cute snow globe soaps that was brought to my attention via Charm Bracelet Diva These can be used year-round, not just at Christmas!
Click here for full list of ingredients and directions on how to make these yourself
I had a mini brainstorm on … Read More ...
Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent
As someone who loves to save money and enjoys DIY projects, stumbling upon Why Not Sew’s blog was a real treat. I was amazed to find a recipe for creating your own liquid laundry detergent that’s not only cost-effective but also super easy to make. What’s more, this recipe uses only three basic ingredients: soap, … Read More ...
Saving The World 1 Washload At A Time
SAVING THE WORLD ONE WASHLOAD AT A TIME
A washing detergent that grows on trees…literally – soapnuts are an environmentally friendly sustainably produced (naturally sundried), bio-degradable and compostable way of cleaning your laundry.
To find out more about soap nuts click here
And here for recipes and how to use soapnuts.