Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
Thank you for all of your kind and supportive comments about SoapQueenTV this week - and in general, for sharing a bit of yourselves through your participation in this blog through your comments. I have a goody pack to a randomly chosen commenter from the last week. And drumroll ... that lucky … Continue Reading
Thank you, Celebrations.com, for making me your member of the week (blushing)! This is the best website for party planning and holiday tips. Members contribute their best party planning ideas for any holiday or event that you can think of. My latest contributions have been Mother's Day gift ideas … Continue Reading
Ingredients 2.5 oz - 3 oz. Dead Sea Salt (fine grained or medium) 2 Tbsp. Purple Jojoba Beads 1 oz. Golden Jojoba Oil 1 oz. Sweet Almond Oil 2 drops Vitamin E Oil 2-3 drops Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil 2-3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (2nd distill) 4 oz tin or container Step 1: Mix all … Continue Reading
Ingredients 1 oz. Baking Soda 1 oz. Citric Acid 1 oz. Powdered Milk 0.5 oz. Golden Jojoba Oil 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (2nd distill) 2 drops Vanilla Select Fragrance Oil 4oz tin or container 2 Bowls for mixing Step 1: Mix baking soda, citric acid and powdered milk in a bowl … Continue Reading
The first episode of Soap Queen TV! Soap Queen TV Episode 1: Fragrance and Essential oils from Soap Queen on Vimeo. This is the first episode and will lay the foundation upon which I am building all future episodes - so pay attention. Just kidding! For more information about fragrance … Continue Reading
Mom already has a birdhouse made of popsicle sticks! This year, give her something pampering. Let your Mom kick off her shoes and relax with a home spa experience including a handmade Fizzing Foot Soak, a Sea Salt Foot Scrub and a Luxurious Foot Balm. Her toes will be rejuvenated and flawless just … Continue Reading
CraftGossip.comis an entertaining crafting blog and network that covers all crafts under the sun. I love this blog because there are several posts a day on my favorite subjects like quilting, bath & body, edible crafts, scrapbooking, knitting, stamping, jewelry, and MUCH more. The catchy thing … Continue Reading
One of the reasons I went to the Womens' Presidents' Organization Annual Conference was the great line up of speakers, including Meg Whitman, most famous for running E-Bay and now, for running for Governor of California. Meg Whitman was very funny, witty and talented at speaking off the cuff. Her … Continue Reading
"You should never edit one dream. Never edit. Just go for it!" Judi Sheppard Missett Judi Sheppard Missett, the founder of Jazzercise, spoke to the Women Presidents' Organization on its last day. In fact, she was the last speaker of the entire conference and she brought the event to a fitting, … Continue Reading
We all scream for ice cream!More sunshine in Washington has focused my attention to the popular spring time treat: ice cream cones. Not only are they a scrumptious, hot weather treat but they are also charming, colorful and have inspired these adorable buys on Etsy. After spending too much time … Continue Reading
If you haven't seen the photography of Poras Chaudhary, head to his site to see it right now. There are 28 amazing photos that will thrill and delight you (especially if you make soap. The pigment splashing across the crowd is amazing). The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble … Continue Reading
"Start being informed about energy. Read everything. You need to assume responsibility for energy. We all do." T Boone Pickens Greetings from Day Three of the Women Presidents' Organization. T. Boone Pickens is here talking about energy Independence and his rise in business. His manner is chatty … Continue Reading
Disney Family.com included our Mother's Day Soapmaking Kit in their list of 10 Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas. Woohoo! Check us out (here's the link) along with 9 other fabulous gift ideas for Mom. "Pamper Mom with a gift you made yourself! These all-in-one soap kits give you everything you need to … Continue Reading
Greetings from Day Two of the Women Presidents' Organization conference on sustainability in San Diego. Some tidbits from the morning sessions on Sustainability in Business: Wal-Mart/Sam's Club is huge. Any teensy thing they do to be more sustainable creates a tsunami of change. When they … Continue Reading