Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
UK Handmade recently wrote about Sage, a very versatile herb. The article contains a cooking recipe, a tea recipe, and a hair rinse recipe (see below) – all made using sage.
Sage Hair Rinse
Sage is traditionally used to keep dark hair healthy and shiny. To make:
Put 10 sage leaves in a bowl and … Read More ...
The following is an excerpt from Golden Path Alchemy’s September newsletter.
As summer comes to a close we really need to nourish our skin. Months of sunscreen, outdoor activities, humidity and sunburns often leave our skin feeling sensitive and inflamed. As fall approaches and the air gets more crisp we need to rev up … Read More ...
Halloween will be here before you know it & that means it will be a mad scrabble to come up with a cool costume! If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you should check out this very cool video from Backyard FX showing how to create Voldemort’s face for less than $50!… Read More ...
Apparently there is a bed bug epidemic sweeping the United States (that’s what my Mother-In-Law told me, anyway). If you travel often & are worried about bed bugs, check out this recipe for a diy bed bug spray from BathBodySupply.com.… Read More ...
I don’t know about you, but insects LOVE me. Mosquitos in particular. Not fun! If you have the same problem, but aren’t particularly fond of chemical bug sprays, check out this recipe for a Homemade Lemongrass Insect Repellent from The Joy of Soap.
With the arrival of the Japanese Encephalitis Mosquito, it has become important … Read More ...
Lately everywhere I go I see Shaped Rubber Bands in various forms…Disney, Philadelphia Phillies, animals, and more. Apparently it’s the hottest back to school trend, which I’m sure teachers just love! Soap Queen posted an idea on her blog that might be a bit more productive. See how to incorporate these funky shaped bands into … Read More ...
Here’s another great recipe I came across while going through past issues of UK Handmade. Originally featured in the Autumn 2009 issue. 
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I recently discovered UK Handmade, a design led online magazine committed to showcasing and promoting the best creative talent the UK has to offer. The current Autumn issue is full of great crafts, recipes & more. I was also perusing the previous Summer issue & came across this recipe for a Sea Salt and … Read More ...
I LOVE pie (especially warmed up with ice cream on top), but it’s not always the best thing for my waistline. So what’s the next best thing? How about Strawberry Pie Soap??? Sounds good to me! And Soap Queen posted a great recipe & tutorial on her blog. And, everything you need to create … Read More ...
I was perusing Tip Junkie and came across these adorable Sundae Bath Salts. These would make great gifts or party favors!… Read More ...
I came across a recipe for Kathy’s Pomegranate Lime Cocoa Butter Lotion on the Essential U Blog. The recipe is simple calling only for three ingredients.… Read More ...
These adorable baby onesie soaps from Lil Anniebell’s Soap Company make great shower favors! Of course, they’re also available in blue for baby boys.… Read More ...
The Mother Nature Network recently posted an article about making your own natural body lotion. The article includes a recipe & instructions.… Read More ...
Essential U shares a recipe for a oats & honey exfoliating paste posted by Kristen Fraser Cotte of the Grapeseed Company.… Read More ...
Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove wrote a guest post for Soap Queen showing several ways to use a simple soap frosting recipe. She details how to create Soap Meringues (pictured), Soap Marshmallows, and Fluffy Fillings.… Read More ...