Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Dry Skin Care Products

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Tes

Skin Care Products to Help Dry Skin With so many skin care products on the market, it often gets difficult to decide what to use.  Everyone has different skin, dry, oily, sensitive, young, and aging. You can choose from many … Continue reading →

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Soapwort – also known as Bouncing Betty

Posted on May 30, 2018 by admin

The soapwort in my rock garden is starting to flower.  This is one of my favorite flowers, not only is it beautiful and flowers from June to September, but it has many uses. Soapwort (Saponaria) has been know for thousands … Continue reading →

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Reduce Inflammation Diet

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tes

Can changing your diet really help to reduce inflammation?  Yes it can, but be aware of other problems that can occur.  Maybe not for everyone, but when removing one thing from the body it can react and cause other problems … Continue reading →

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Soap Making Terms

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Tes

Have you ever been confused by the many soap making terms and abbreviations that are mentioned on websites or in recipes. Well here is a pretty good list of abbreviations and terms to help you through.

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Naming your Soap Company – what is a good name?

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Tes

So you have decided to start your own soap company and now you need a name.

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Christmas Craft Fair – just some thoughts as I’m packing

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Tes

Getting ready for those Christmas Craft Fairs and thought I’d would share some thoughts as I’m packing my stock.

Posted in Craft Fairs and Events, Miscellaneous | 6 Comments

What is Glycerin?

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Tes

What is Vegetable Glycerin? Vegetable glycerin is a thick liquid similar to the thickness of maple syrup; it is produced using plant oils. Most often the plant oils used to produce vegetable glycerin are Palm, Coconut and Soy.

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The Farmers Market – Selling your Soap

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Tes

Selling your Soap at your local Farmer’s Market How to become a Vendor Most Farmers Markets have an application form you will need to fill out.  Usually there will be a membership fee to pay and the fee for your … Continue reading →

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Itchy Skin? Can Natural Soap help itchy skin?

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Tes

I can speak from personal knowledge on how terrible it is to suffer from itchy skin, having suffered from Eczema I can remember times I’d be so itchy and miserable. Growing up at home our soap was Irish Spring.

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Knowing your soap – What to know when purchasing Handmade Soap

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Tes

  Interest in soap making or making your own is becoming increasingly popular within the last few years.           Wonderful skin friendly soaps are being made and sold by soap specialists who mix vegetable oils, essential … Continue reading →

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