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Wow thanks for the replies!! This has shed some light on the matter. I've been monitoring my soap for the orange spots and non so far- hopefully it does just take ages to cure- I probably jumped the gun and began rebatching too soon- I'll just leave it alone. Well now that I know...

Update posted above---^ Heeelp :(

I just wanted to update on my Aerogarden- I'm not too happy about it! My aerogarden is supposed to *alert* me when I need to refill the water and replenish the nutrients- except it doesn't ALERT me it's on a timer for 2 weeks and then it just says "hey add water- it's been a while" Well my...

Thank you thank you THANK YOU THAAAANK YOU!!!!! Everyone who mentioned microwaving as a way to melt to rebatch...... I just tried it for the heck of it and had SUCH SUCCESS I could cry in relief!! I added some shea butter, lavender EO, and a sprinkling of turmeric for color- I have a gorgeous...

I used a double boiler because once again- that stupid book told me to LOL- I'll definitely try the microwave method that seems to have had larger success! THANKS!!! :)

Exactly ewenique!!!! I almost did pour the water into the lye bc that's what she said but I googled soapmaking and everyone said the opposite so I luckily trusted the websites... As for too much water in her recipes- I made the castile soap recipe 2 weeks ago... it's still drying :evil...

Cleanwater- the author just put "benzoin powder" so I wasn't aware at that moment that, unfortunately there's more than one kind of benzoin... The bag says Styrax Benzoin... I've been googling and wikipedia-ing as well and the information really isn't clear is it? I'm not sure which is to be...

They're pre-measured little packets of liquid plant food.. there isn't any ingredient information on the website so I'm not exactly sure what's in them.. I would say a 1 tsp per packet so lets say 2-3 tsp liquid plant food every 2 weeks...

My issue though is that there's only like.. 3 internode areas total (I'm not counting the tiny initial leaves at the very bottom of the plant that aren't bearing basil leaves). The basil is just really tall and skinny... bah..

Wow!! The book made it sound so easy and such a wonderful thing I'm surprised that so many are against it! oh well *throws book in trash and moves on with life* UPDATE!!!! The coffee soap hardened and is out of the mold already and smells gr-r-r-r-eat!! It just looks odd because I haven't...

Yea I think some of the herbs/plants would be toxic for kitties also-mine are high up in case my dog ever decided it looked tasty... My current issue is that the basil is growing so tall and out of control it's about to bump into the lights and the lights are locked in their highest...

I just rebatched some soap (my first time) and it ... turned out SO badly I wish I'd just left the soap in it's former state... I tried to make 2 bars: 1 was a coffee bar which I added freshly ground coffee, some benzoin powder, and a few drops of cinnamon EO and it looks like a dog turd...

I could get coconut oil I just am trying not to give my boyfriend a heart attack with the cost of soap making hehe! I'll definitely get it though it sounds like one of the better oils to work with!

I got an Aerogarden for christmas and I must say it's so much fun!!! I'm already beginning to harvest basil and it's so nice and fresh! Right now I have a 7 spot garden with the gourmet herb collection (mint, thyme, dill, basil, purple basil, chives, and parsley) Does anyone else have...

Born and Raised in East/Central Ohio, and my soap babies are being born in western Pennsylvania!

I don't know if this will help but a neighbor of mine actually eats the dandelion greens- she puts them in her salads and she said you HAVE HAVE HAVE to pluck the leaves and use them before the dandelion blooms- if it has bloomed its too late and the leaves will be horribly bitter- a dandelion...

Actually the juice from the green beans boils the potatoes and sausage so it's more stewy than a sautee dish- but I'd love to know how yours turns out if you add butter or put it in the oven! This is definitely one of the worlds easiest dishes...

Haha I can't believe with all the moms in this forum no ones scolded you guys yet for "cheating"! I'm not a mother yet so I shall refrain 8) Carry on folks

Hey everyone, I was wanting to try another batch of soap tonight ( I just got my hand blender yay!!!!) I got a 16 oz tub of lard because I wanted to form a harder bar- but what other fats/oils should I add to make the bar top quality? I have the following on hand: Olive oil...

I hope you're right!! If not what a waste of OO :(