I received an email from Esther's mom. She told me that Esther was a 22 year old special needs girl who loved crafts and she wanted to learn how to make soap. We emailed back and fourth and decided that melt and pour soap would be appropriate for Esther. I put together a custom soap making class just for her. Esther was …
Teaching soap making
Soap Making in Chemistry Class
One of the things I do is teach Chemistry high school students how to make soap. I love it because it's a practical application of what they are learning in class. Saponification is a chemical reaction between a strong base (the lye) and a fat (the oil) which results in a salt. When we mix lye (Sodiun Hydroxide) with oil the salt that is …
Master Soap Hacker
As I write this blog I haven't seen the show yet on TV. It starts in a few hours. I've seen the promo. I still can't believe that I was given the title of Master Soap Hacker and made soap on the truTV show Hack My Life. It started like this.. …
A life changing experience
A Life Changing Experience Last weekend I traveled to Haiti with Marla Bosworth and Amanda Gail. We were there to teach the women of OFEDA so they can become self-sufficient and support themselves. Some of the women make cards, some make tote bags and others crochet caps and scarves. …
Lovin’ Soap Project
Lovin' Soap Project In 2 weeks I'm going to Haiti with the Lovin' Soap Project to continue teaching the women of OFEDA how to make soap and bath products. I'm humbled to be asked, excited to go and busy making arrangements. I have a list of things I need to do. …