new member from Louisiana

[farmgirl62]

I have already been asking desperate questions on the CP forum but here's a bit about me.

I live north of New Orleans in one area that was hit pretty hard by The Hurricane (Katrina). We live on 40 acres with milk goats, cows, honey bees, a horse, a goose and two turkeys. I homeschool my 17 year old daughter and 12 year old son using a program called Classical Conversations. I am a church musician and play various instruments.

I have rosacea and sensitive skin. My daughter has very sensitive skin, is very fair. I started making soap so that we can have the oils and good stuff in our soap. The first recipe using lard that I made has helped us both out tremendously. I am hoping to venture into making other types-for gifts and for our use.

I am looking forward to learning more about soaps. Anyone have a favorite book that they recommend? We have a nice small kitchen that is detached from the house. That is where I make soap but I have no internet so can't check responses as they happen, etc. I am looking for a book that I can use that will take me through several different recipes, etc.

Thanks,
Candy

 

[lsg]

Welcome to the forum. Here are some books I like:

The Soapmaker's Companion: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes

Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Traditional Handmade Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Luxurious Handcrafted Soaps for Family, Friends, and Yourself

Milk Soapmaking: The Smart and Simple Guide to Making Lovely Milk Soap From Cow Milk, Goat Milk, Buttermilk, Cream, Coconut Milk, or Any Other Animal or Plant Milk

The Everything Soapmaking Book: Recipes and Techniques for Creating Colorful and Fragrant Soaps

 

[MasqueradeMarket]

Candy... It's Kristina (Carrie's friend) .. you can call me you know.. I'd be happy to help! lol

 

[heartsong]

hi, candy! welcome to the forum! you'll find a lot of nice & very helpful people here.