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A new year is the perfect time to get organized and start fresh. It's also a great time to clean rooms you might forget about, like the laundry room! Several years ago, the team and I thoroughly tested recipes for laundry soap and posted our favorites here. My laundry soap recipes have several main … Continue Reading
Making liquid soap from scratch involves several stages. It requires multiple hours of cooking and diluting. If you're interested in making your own liquid soap, I would recommend checking out the Liquid Soap Guru Kit, which includes instructions and ingredients to make liquid soap. Another option … Continue Reading
The kitchen is sometimes referred to as the "heart of the home." It's where families come together to make and cook dinner, and where guests tend to gravitate during gatherings. Because of this, I try to keep my kitchen as clean as possible. If my kitchen is clean, my entire home feels much tidier. … Continue Reading
I don't know about you, but I've tried a lot of cleaning products. There are so many to choose from in the store. After countless tests, I find myself going back to natural cleaners I already have in my cupboard. They're simple, effective and not full of unpronounceable chemicals. For the next two … Continue Reading
Did you make a health-related New Years resolution? I made a few, including completing 8,000 steps everyday and cutting out sugar. To help me achieve these goals, I try to plan and prepare my lunches ahead of time. I'm more likely to fall off the health wagon when I'm scrambling to get lunch. These … Continue Reading
Happy weekend everybody! Tomorrow I'm boarding a plane and heading to Mexico for #IndieCruise Mastermind 2016! The theme of the cruise is to highlight the progression from making things to making money. I can't wait to meet all the fellow attendees, soak up some sun and swap business ideas. If you'd … Continue Reading
There are so many oils to choose from when making soap. This week featured several oils that feel great in handmade recipes, including avocado oil. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado. It's rich in vitamins A, B, D and E. It adds moisturizing properties to a variety of products, … Continue Reading
Keeping up with trends is fun, but it can also be difficult. They are constantly changing! One of my favorite ways to keep up with color trends is with the Pantone Color of the Year. This year, Pantone announced two colors for 2016, Rose Quartz and Serenity. When I first saw the color combination I … Continue Reading
Rich, creamy and decadent, butters are a great addition to a wide variety of projects. They can be used in cold process soap, lip balms, body butters and more. They are solid at room temperature, and have varying textures. If you're wondering what butter is right for your project, read more … Continue Reading
While I've never been a person that just has to watch the game (football, baseball, basketball or soccer), I love the social aspect around watching sports. Sports are a great reason to get together with friends and family, eat delicious food and root for your team. In particular, football is one of … Continue Reading
Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. It's a great time to express your love for the people in your life, be sappy and say the things that we don't always say in everyday life. I like to spoil my friends and family with small handmade gifts on Valentine's Day. Who doesn't enjoy receiving a … Continue Reading
Avocado oil is a great choice for a wide variety of bath and beauty products. It is processed in a similar way to olive oil. First the skin and seed are removed. Then, the oil is extracted from the creamy green pulp. Non-refined avocado oil can appear dark green and has a natural smell, while … Continue Reading
I hope you're all great weekend so far. Last weekend, the family and I celebrated the New Year at a nearby beach. It was a blast, but now we are "back to reality" with chores and projects around the house. In soapy business news, I have been working with a designer to come up with cute soapy logos. … Continue Reading
This week was all about Valentine's Day gifts and inspiration. The Rose Gold and Charcoal Heart Melt and Pour Bars are perfect for the occasion. They have a heart-shaped embed and a light floral scent from White Magnolia Fragrance Oil. Instead of traditional colors, the bars feature black and pink … Continue Reading