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This recipe brilliant in its simplicity. The skin-loving combination of just three oils makes for a wonderfully-textured and amazingly not-too-greasy option for baby's skin, plus the use of Oat extract takes the sensitivity of young skin into consideration. Try this oil on dry patches after a bath … Continue Reading
Happy Earth Day! After a loooonng day of moving (seriously, what crazy hormonal person thought it was a good idea to move at 8.5 months pregnant?!), I thought I'd pop in with three great eco-friendly soaping ideas in honor of the day. Using clean food packaging is a great way to ensure that your … Continue Reading
It's hard to believe that two years have passed since Jamisen came home and added to our happiness quotient. We had a wonderful time with Jamisen's birthday party. It was low-key, with family only. I'm guessing this is the last time we'll get away without any of Jamisen's little friends at his … Continue Reading
What a fun week it has been for me here at the Soap Queen blog. Earlier this week, I introduced a brand new weekly blog feature -- our Sunday Night Spotlight. This new weekly feature will pick one Bramble Berry product and I'll go over why I love it so much and a few different recipes that I've used … Continue Reading
"As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you." - Fran Lebowitz (Jamisen's got a few years to go before that stage!) … Continue Reading
A great project for kids of all ages (and I'm totally counting myself in this 'kid' category), this theme will particularly appeal to those who enjoy their time with a sci-fi edge. Swirling multiple colors of melt and pour base into sphere molds creates a planetary feel while shimmery black mica … Continue Reading
This article was originally published in the March/April 2013 issue of Saponifier Magazine. I was so taken by the ingenuity of the tutorial that I asked Saponifier if I could reprint it here on Soap Queen. Enjoy! -Anne-Marie P.S. Election sign season is just a few months away! Personal Touch: The … Continue Reading
Brand new and hot off the press, Debbie Chialtas' newest Let's Get Soapy e-zine is now available! This 24-page full color PDF is packed with tutorials for making soaps with water-soluble paper, achieving ombre coloring and working with neon colors for bright soaps that are ready for summer. … Continue Reading
I know many of you have been on pins and needles all weekend waiting for us to announce the finalists for the Fair Ivy 2013 contest, and you only have to wait a few moments more. Thank you everyone who participated. We had so much fun seeing all the fun products that came in! Did you miss the sneak … Continue Reading
It's the beginning of the week (Happy Monday!) and that means it's time for a recap of the most awesome week ever! (Psst: Earlier this week, we wrapped up the Fair Ivy contest by getting the rest of our entries and posting a mashup. Stay tuned next week when the finalists will be announced. We also … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry's Grade 1 Lavender Buds have a rich and deep color of periwinkle and that traditional calming Lavender smell that will have you going back for more. Did you know that these particular buds have actually been hand harvested? We are told that they are picked before noon on the day of … Continue Reading
These super yummy treats were adapted from the adorable book, The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook. If you're ever in need of a legit squeal fest, check out this book. The recipes are delicious (of course) and the pictures are to-die-for. I tried my hand at these amazing-looking truffles and they were … Continue Reading
Happy Friday, everyone! It's going to be a pretty rainy weekend around here, which means lots of spare time to try out some of these great projects and crafts. Here are some of my absolute fave pins of the week: … Continue Reading
It took me over a year of testing and formulating to find the perfect recipe for Solid Bubble Bath. It dries to a solid bar - but isn't so hard that you can't crumble it up with your fingers. Rolling up the bar is a little tricky to get the cute swirl in the center, but if you've ever made sushi or … Continue Reading