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Hand Milled Soap

Cold process soap is a fascinating hobby (or business) to get into. Long ago, when my oldest was a baby I taught myself how to make soap. In the pre-internet days (for me), it was so much harder to learn. There wasn't videos, and books were sparse at best. As I taught myself how to… Continue reading Hand Milled Soap

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Holiday Gift Making: Cedar and Rosemary Soap

Handcrafted gifts can be a fun way to show your love to family and friends - and you can use a few cheats to make it simple and easy. Cedar and Rosemary Soap has a deep woodsy scent, that works for both men and women. If you dislike floral, this is the one for you.… Continue reading Holiday Gift Making: Cedar and Rosemary Soap

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All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods

All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods Ingredients: 1 cup baking soda ΒΌ cup citric acid 2 Tablespoons unscented castile soap 15 drops orange essential oil 15 drops lemon essential oil 1 ice-cube tray (plastic or silicone) Directions: Add the baking soda and citric acid to a small mixing bowl, stir well. Add in soap and essential… Continue reading All Natural Toilet Cleaner Pods

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Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

Feeling Fall settling...into your skin? Have you tried sugar scrubs? They work amazing on the dry elbows, knees, and especially the legs! Your skin will thank you for the oil that moisturizes it. And this is an excellent gift to give over the holidays, and you can print a sheet of labels to attach. Pumpkin… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub

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Scented Body Wash

There are a few things I don't like about commercial body wash: The ingredient list The scents How my skin feels after use Microbeads I can overlook most issues, but for me the scent is what always ruins it. Since I was a child I have been unable to handle most synthetic fragrances. I have… Continue reading Scented Body Wash