The Budget Ecoistis a web site dedicated to living green on a budget. Let’s face it, we could all use some budgeting advice right now. The site covers topics like reusing and recycling, organic products and reviews, eco fashion and of course, where you can get the best coupons and deals.

“Why make your own soap? For the cost of one kit (kits range in price, the one we tested out retails for $19.75 and makes 12 soaps) you can make a bevvy of soaps at a cost far less than you would pay for these individual, unique soaps in stores. When you’re done, you can purchase additional mica, and any other needed materials, to continue to make soaps at an even cheaper cost.”

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We are so excited that the creative team from the Martha Stewart Radio show, Whole Living, tried our Eco Chic Soap Kit! Yippeee!

Their review is long and even includes photos. Here’s an excerpt from the witty and useful review:

Can you make your own soap? First I thought–wha? Why take a step backwards? There’s plenty of fine soaps out there. Should I start churning my own butter, too?

But I complied and thought, hey, it could be fun. If anything, it’s a creative exercise—and it was actually sort of fun. Not to mention it’s cheap to do, and, if you decide you like doing it, you could have yourself a nice little business. Plus, the commercial products out there are often loaded with extra stuff you don’t want (artificial fragrances, harsh surfactants, parabens, need I go on?).

The rest of the full review is here, complete with instructions on making Eco Chic Soap.

Thanks Simply Thrifty for mentioning how easy it is to make professional looking, lovely and gift worthy soap using the Bramble Berry Eco Chic soapmaking kit and containers in your own home.
UPDATE: This kit has been discontinued. Click here to shop more kits.

Green Among Gray likes our Eco Chic soap kit. Here’s what they had to say about it:
UPDATE: This kit has been discontinued. Click here to shop more kits.

So why not skip the chemicals and make your showers that much more rewarding by making your own soap?

Bramble Berry’s Eco-Chic Soap Kit ($15.45) is a great way to do just that. You get an organic base, cranberry seeds, natural oils and more, plus Web-based instructions (no paper waste!) on how to incorporate your own ingredients – oatmeal, coffee grounds, etc. – to bring it all together.

And, The Green Parentcalls our Eco Chic Soap Kit a “quick any easy gift for anyone on your gift list.” The Green Parent is a kid friendly guide to green living. Melt and Pour soapmaking is an ideal child-friendly project for kids 4 and over with adult supervision.