Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
I am giving away a brand new copy of Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 325 Projects by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith!
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post only letting me know what your favorite bath & body product is to make. Comments must be posted by 9 pm PST, Friday, October 2nd. One entry per person only. Winner will be drawn randomly October 3rd and notified via email, so make sure it’s included in your comment.
See my review of Dorm Decor here.
Free Printable Downloads for Women 40+ Navigating the Hormonal Rollercoaster
Let’s be real—there are days when being a woman over 40 feels like riding a hormone-fueled tilt-a-whirl without the safety bar. Welcome to perimenopause, my friends. If you’ve ever found yourself sweating while standing in front of the fridge, crying over a puppy food commercial, or forgetting why you walked into a room (again), you’re in good company.
That’s exactly why I created these Perimenopause Calm Down Coloring Sheets—printable pages made especially for those “I swear if someone breathes near me I’m going to scream” moments.
What Are Calm Down Sheets?
These aren’t your typical mandala coloring pages. Nope. These were lovingly illustrated with women in perimenopause and menopause in mind—think messy buns, mood swings, and a whole lot of caffeine. Each sheet includes relatable cartoons, cheeky quotes, and stress-relieving doodles that are way more satisfying to color than pretending you’re fine.
They’re perfect for:
Rage coloring during a hot flash
Cooling down after snapping at your partner for chewing too loudly
Unwinding with a glass of wine and a pack of colored pencils
Quiet moments when your brain fog lifts just enough to enjoy something creative
Why Coloring Helps During Perimenopause
There’s science behind this, promise. Coloring helps lower cortisol levels, focus your mind, and gently ease anxious thoughts. It’s like a mindfulness practice, but one that doesn’t require Lycra or a meditation app subscription. And let’s be honest—when the world feels a bit much, giving a snarky mug or frazzled cartoon woman a splash of lavender and hot pink is downright cathartic.
My favorite bath products to make are bath bombs! They require only a few common ingredients, are infinitely customizable and they are lots of fun to use!
I like to make recycled face scrubbies from old nylon loofahs. That’s a bath and body product right?
Bath bombs! They are so much fun and kids go crazy for them.
Can I be entered if I’ve never made a bath and body product? I’m really interested in making lip balm, but haven’t gotten the supplies yet, so I can’t yet say I’ve made anything. 🙁
Ohhh great book giveaway!
My fave b&b item to make would be lip balm! The variety of “flavors” and organic ingredients rock!
Woot! My favorite bath and body product to make would be face wash. My husband has very oily skin and so we use special herbal remedies to help with acne.
Brown sugar scrub!
Ooh, I always used to make lip balms as a kid! I got a kit for Christmas and since I’ve discovered the world of natural products I’ve been dying to try to make some new balms as gifts.
Does making candles count? I’m a little obsessed with candles, especially in my bathroom!
I’m in college, so I would love to have a copy of this book!
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Oooh, body scrubs. And bath bombs. So fun!
Bath salts. Love ’em.
I think some face scrubs would be fun. Thanks.
I would like to learn to make soap.
Scrubs… even I can do those lol! But would love to try my hand at making some soaps.
I like to make melt & pour soap.
I love making brown sugar or coffee body scrubs! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love making fresh and fruity face cleansers and moisturizers…it’s fun teaching the girls in my dorm all about making handmade body products! 🙂 Thanks!
Definitely lavender & chamomile bath salts! Thank you for entering me in the drawing.
sugar and salt body scrubs are what we make and give for holiday gifts
love some new homemade gift ideas from you
thanks
I want to learn to make bath bombs and lip balm!
I love a sugar scrub for my hands – makes them soooo soft!
I love making goldfish in a bag soap and milk bath salts. Thanks!
My favorite to make is an easy body/foot scrub! My feet always need it!
I also have never made a bath & body product, but I’m very interested in learning to make fun soaps & loofas!
Hi….I like to make candles and scrubs. Great book!
Hey! I would love to be entered, and my favorite product to make is definitely a great exfoliator out of coarse sugar and honey…yummy. 🙂
I loooove making sugar and salt scrubs! & I love them even more when my husband uses them. 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
I love making simple scrubs and loofas. And hair towels out of pretty fabric. The book looks gorgeous.
tea tree bath salt – so calming after a rough day!
I’ve never made any bath & body products, but I’m an avid learner!
Body scrubs and bath bombs!
bath bomb with lovely essential oils and rose pedals..
My daughter and I love to make soap. We’ve tried lip balm too. Thanks for the chance to win such a fabulous book.
I love making candles, and crocheting scrubbies from mesh materials. It is awesome to make them multiple colors!
I love making bath scrubbies from yarn,wool, fabric etc…
Bath Salts are easy to make and fun to give as gifts in pretty jars.
I can’t say that I often make bath and body products, but I like a good face mask when I do!
I love to make lavender spray for my pillow and car
I think this counts as a body product… I love making rice bags(heating pads) for gifts. I have made them as eye masks with lavendar in them and they are wonderful! So soothing and relaxing (the eye mask shaped ones are great for sinus headaches, too). Thanks for the chance at your giveaway!
OH I’m so excited about the new book~ I make homemade lip gloss and it’s awesome… watermelon flavor!
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