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We have a cabin in the mountains just over an hour north of our primary residence. We love to host friends for weekends up there when we have the chance. Usually about once a month. Anyway I generally wash and dry the linens and make all the beds when I leave. Then when we come back, even though...

I've been experimenting with lotion bars for a friend. I'd like to add manuka honey for it's healing properties but the honey seems to congeal in the bottom of the bar. Is there a way to get honey to incorporate into the mix better?

So my whole endeavor started with our new mountain cabin and my hope to offer it as an Airbnb rental. My plan was to make my own soap and include that in a welcome basket for renters. As I got into research I realized that I need to start with something less involved to get my feet wet. So to...

So we've made about 8 batches of lotion bars and in shower lotion bars. With help from folks here, we have learned much and had a lot of fun. I will post some pics tomorrow of our latest attempts. So, like I'm guessing many of you did, I gave away a bunch of our bars for fun and to get...

So much fun. My girlfriend and I are learning this together for fun. We made a couple of batches for experience mostly. Basically equal parts beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter with a bit of fragrance oil. Overall pretty pleased but have a few questions. The bars are fine for moisturizing...

I placed an order on Amazon to get some supplies to make my first batch of lotion bars. Most of it got here this morning. Of course I have to leave to go out of town tomorrow morning so will have to wait until I get back. Anyway, no replies needed I just wanted someone to see my haul! Some of...

I keep reading where experienced soap makers recommend that you need a good stick blender. Are there features or brands that I should look for? I'm not rushing out to buy one now, but if I run across a good deal I'd like to know some options. My other thought is that my husband will be asking...

I haven't made anything resembling soap ever, so hope I'm not too annoying. Due to other circumstances I'm going to have to delay soap making for a bit but after research I figured out I have all the ingredients needed to make a shower lotion bar. The only thing I'll need to buy starting out is...

Total newb here, I haven't even made a single batch of anything! I have multiple reasons that soap making ended up in my radar so decided to start researching and learning. DH and I are in the process of selling our house, 12 acres and dog training and boarding business and going into semi...