Remedies Herb Shop About six years ago, I received an email from Cherie at Remedies Herb Shop, asking if I was interested in wholesaling my soaps to her. I don't know how Cherie found me, I never asked her. But I'm glad she did. …
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Wash Our Hands
Wash Our Hands Global Handwashing Day is October 15th, but I think the every day should be hand washing day. We can all use a reminder on how to wash our hands. This is taken directly from the CDC website. I interjected my own commentary in italics. …
My Favorite Soap Making Books
I love to read and I love books. My mom will tell you I spent my childhood in the library. I think that's because my dad told me I could learn to do anything as long as I could read. Remember, this is way before computers, Google and YouTube. I still love to read books and in my opinion, a day spent in the library is a great day. It's …
Seaweed Seawater Soap
While sitting on a Long Island beach, I saw some beautiful green seaweed. I thought it might be fun to try to make soap with it, and while I was at it, use seawater to do it. Brian had a bag to collect the seaweed, and I used empty water bottles for the seawater. Soon I had everything I need for my seaweed seawater soap. Making Seaweed Seawater …
Essential Oils Verses Fragrance Oils
Essential Oils A natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted. Fragrance Oils Also known as aroma oils are blended synthetic aroma compounds. They can be made with both synthetic and natural …