Are you looking for a book to read? A dessert recipe? Interested in crafting soap or natural B&B products? Here’s what you’ll find. Free baking recipes, especially cupcakes, macarons, brownies, [some] main courses, and even homemade ice cream!
Read MoreCelebrate Mother’s Day in style with thoughtful, personalized gifts that show the extraordinary woman in your life just how much she’s cherished. From customized jewelry with birthstones to luxury spa gift sets brimming with bath salts, candles, and skincare essentials, these memorable Mother’s Day gift ideas blend sentimentality with indulgence. Here are 12 thoughtful and creative gift ideas.
Read MoreShampoo bars are versatile enough for most hair types. They are fun and easy to make and you can create them to suit your needs. Not only are shampoo bars beneficial for your hair, they are also beneficial for the environment.
Read MoreLa Brea Tar Pits soap is loaded with oatmeal, pure Bulgarian Lavender and Australian Tea Tree essential oils, cornmeal and extra shea butter. This soap is for those of you who garden, paint, fix your car, or need a super cleansing soap. And yes, it does remove tar.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect gift idea? Explore 15 creative and thoughtful gift basket ideas for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays, and make your next present something truly special.
Read MoreLearn the basics of crafting melt & pour glycerin soap, from selecting the right soap base to understanding fragrance oils and essential oils. Whether you're creating soap as a hobby or planning to start a small business, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and test your products effectively.
Read MoreIt's so easy to create chef’s soap in your kitchen. Quickly cook up a batch of soap that will wash away strong kitchen odors.
Read MoreSmell like you’re in the tropics! This shampoo bar will help condition your hair, and provide an abundant lather. Use your favorite Monoi de Tahiti scent!
Read MoreLavender plants love being in the sun and their roots need plenty of aeration. They grow in the city as well as in the country. Lavender is thought to have originated in India, but it thrives in the Mediterranean, France, Spain, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Successful crops of lavender come from many parts of the United States, Australia, Tasmania and South Africa.
Read MoreThis travel-friendly soap comes in a convenient, easy-to-pack soap dish with a secure cover! Each container holds 2.3 ounces (68 ml) of soap. Seeking outdoors adventure or touring a new destination, these soap containers are easy to make for any traveler.
Read MoreTHE CHERRY STRIKES BACK! Hold onto your spatulas, macaron mavens—Lisa’s back with yet another batch of sweet chaos and chewy and cheery cherry triumph! This time, she’s teaming up with the tart and sassy Morello cherry, pairing it with swoon-worthy chocolate to create a flavor explosion so good, it might just cause spontaneous Eiffel Tower daydreams.
Read MoreSpringtime and macarons – what a beautiful combination! .
Since 2005, Jour du Macaron has been celebrated. Noted pastry chef and macaron expert, Pierre Herme, came up with the idea in order to bring attention to this lovely French delicacy and raise money for his charity.
Usually, Macaron Day is held on the first day of spring. However, this year when I Googled the holiday, I was given three different dates. So, why not celebrate macarons for 31 days this March?
Or why not have every month be a celebration of macarons?!
Read MoreFor the record, I'd like to state why an author of books on soap crafting and shampoo bars is actually writing about liquefying soap!
Read MoreActivated charcoal is the kind of coal you want to use any time of the year!
Read MoreLooking for a luxurious, all-natural soap that’s as gentle as it is nourishing? This Oatmeal, Honey & Goat’s Milk Soap Recipe is the perfect blend of soothing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, hydrated, and rejuvenated. Made with high-quality goat’s milk, the natural exfoliation of oatmeal, and the sweet, skin-loving benefits of honey, this melt and pour soap is perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a homemade skincare treat. Whether you're a DIY soap-making enthusiast or just starting out, this simple recipe is an easy way to create your own spa-worthy soap bars in the comfort of your home.
Read MoreMelt and pour soap crafting is a legitimate craft. It’s not just slicing up soap, popping it into the microwave, and getting a perfect bar of soap each time. There are color and fragrance considerations. What, if any, skin-loving additives will you put in your batch? What type of mold will you use?
Read MoreThis is an excerpt from Chapter 8 of my latest eBook, "Organic and Sulfate Free Melt and Pour Glycerin Soap Crafting Recipes."
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