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As promised, I’ve just completed my first yogurt soap! And as always, I got more than I bargained for in the process. Here’s a first look at Enchanted Apple Soap. Silvia of SoapJam has been raving about how wonderful yogurt…
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While perusing other soap making blogs the other night, I found this lovely Oat Milk Recipe for Soap over at Oil & Butter. It’s a simple recipe that calls for soaking oats in water, blending, and straining. I’ve used this same…
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It is Friday, the 13th. That typically means absolutely nothing to me. Nothing. But, today, somehow it means…another bathroom disaster. These happen very frequently at my house. You see, it’s rather difficult to keep track of what every one of…
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After taking my baby time-out, I’ve finally rejoined the Soap Challenge (now a Club!) put on by Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks. This month’s challenge was to create a seven-layer multi-colored gradient soap. Last year, I created Sage &…
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Lately I’ve been making soaps galore, and I’m really having fun trying out new-to-me techniques. I find myself browsing through various soap making blogs and YouTube videos late at night after the kids are in bed. Recently, I came across…
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I did it! The Holly swirl was a success! It’s amazing how excited I get over making a beautiful soap. After my first try didn’t work out quite as I’d planned, I was super antsy to try again. A lavender…
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On the weekend, when Daddy’s home, Mommy gets to play! I have more time to make a mess all by myself since he can help keep the kids at bay. I started getting my supplies out while the little ones…
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Our newest babe has super sensitive skin and had terrible eczema breakouts from two months old until about four months old. Every so often, she still has a little flare up, especially on her face. I’ve found that my soap…
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Here’s what just half a day in my life looks like right now. 6:45am: Triplets up and into the bathroom. Messy pull-ups off and big girl undies on. Emily up and getting dressed for school. 7:00am: “Mommy, mommy, MOMMY! Will…
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During the last year, I’ve only made 2 batches of soap! After making tons and tons during the soap challenge last spring, I had plenty to last my family and friends for quite a while! Plus, I was pregnant and…
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