If you dabble with essential oils, you might have heard about the 'paper test', which in theory can show if an oil has impurities. Does it always work? Not always (for example, if an oil is an absolute, where alcohol is used, it would leave a mark - Rose and Jasmine being two of them),… Continue reading Lemon Mirror & Glass Cleaner (& A 6 Brand Comparison)
Category: crafts
How My Garden Grows: Bee Baths
Bee baths were one of the first things I made for my garden years ago. It is a simple project that even young children can help with. The supply list can be scrounged and upcycled, or as fancy as you wish. What is a bee bath? It is a shallow and protected water source for… Continue reading How My Garden Grows: Bee Baths
Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap
Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap is an easy way to learn soap making, without having to invest into a lot of gear, or commit a lot of time. The Milk and Honey Soap recipe is a wonderful gift, and stores well. It is a natural, warm honey color. You can use clear or white colored… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap
Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap
Too many years ago I did a lot of soap making. I was a lot younger then, and so many new books on soap making were coming out then (OK, I’ll date myself…it’s the year 1998). I was really into it – I taught soap making classes through the school district, sold at the farmer’s… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap
Learning To Sew Kits For Children
Anytime I have a child in my life who wants to learn to sew, I am all for it. The story behind the why? When I was a child, we had an old Singer treadle machine and a decrepit Brother machine. Neither of which I had any clue how to use. My Mom wasn’t exactly… Continue reading Learning To Sew Kits For Children