Soap Making, Oils and Recipes
Have you ever wondered why a baby naturally wants you to hold them?
This article by Sarahockwell-smith.com shares (her views) on why a baby just wants to be held in the first few months of life. I don’t know about you but I just wanted to hold my baby for the first few months too, without any reason.
They are so cute and little and then they grow up fast and before you know it kissing and hugging them in public is forbidden in case a school friend sees them.
If your idea of Halloween fun includes a little bubbling, fizzing magic—without the sugar crash—these DIY Halloween Bath Bombs are your new favorite trick and treat. Think spooky swirls, candy-free gifts, and a little self-care potion-making, all rolled into one bewitching bath-time delight.
These are perfect for mums who’d rather stir up a bath bomb cauldron than bake another round of cupcakes for the class party. They also make fang-tastic gifts for teens, neighbours, or anyone who needs a little seasonal sparkle in their soak.
In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt. Whisk until it’s smooth and uniform—like a dusty spellbook.
In a small bowl, mix your carrier oil and essential oils. Add your chosen colorant and glitter here too. If using black, go light—it can stain tubs if overdone.
Slowly drizzle the wet mixture into the dry mix, whisking continuously. It should feel like damp sand. If it clumps when squeezed, you’re ready. Mist lightly with water or witch hazel if too dry.
Press a small plastic spider, glow cube, or toy into the center for a trick-or-treat effect!
Spoon the mixture into your molds, pressing firmly. Let them dry at least 24 hours before popping out.
Hide a plastic spider inside and use black mica for a creepy crawl effect.
Add a dash of cinnamon and orange essential oil with orange coloring.
Use glow mica and store under light for a fun bathroom glow!
Make ghost-shaped fizzies using a silicone mold and sweet vanilla oil.
Let’s be honest—October sugar overload is real. These bath bombs are a charming alternative that still feel like a treat. Plus, they turn your bathroom into a spa and a mad scientist lab.
Whether you’re making them for your kids’ school party, teen Halloween sleepovers, or your own pumpkin-scented peace and quiet after bedtime chaos, these DIY bath bombs are a crafty way to keep Halloween fun—and fizzy.
I live in Australia and quite a few years back the decision was made in ICU wards for premature or seriously ill babies that they should have as much skin contact as was possible. Even babies full of tubes and the paraphernalia to keep them well, was lifted out of the humidicribs (previously seen as a great inconvenience to the medical staff) and the baby placed inside the mothers clothes for as many hours as possible. Lo and behold these babies progressed more and healed faster than the babies who (for various reasons) couldn’t receive this contact. It amazes me that in the western world it seems that everything is a competition as to how fast you can distance yourself from your baby, so they become more independent. I think there’s more than enough time for that. I kept my daughter with me as much as I could, and in those days, we didn’t have all these soft carriers that you can strap your baby to your body. I was actually told that I was spoiling her. The touch of my daughter, the smell of her and the contact I had with her is something I will always remember as one of the most special times in my life. Human beings can actually become traumatised by lack of touch, no matter how old they are. That’s the way we’re made
Peta,
You are correct, the first days of skin to skin contact is something I will never forget…. Oh the memories.