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Oct

25

Germ fighter spray recipe

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Are you concerned about the flu?  Try this germ fighter spray from Aroma Thyme to help cut down on germs in your home.
Germ Fighter Spray
We’ve all been told to wash our hands more frequently. Here is an antiseptic, germ fighting spray to use on cuts and scrapes. May also be used as a room spray.
Ingredients:
12 [...]

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Oct

24

Dexter bloodslide soap

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I love the Showtime show Dexter and was excited to see these inventive bloodslide soaps in homage to the show’s main character.  The bloodslide soaps are made by Bloodbath.  For those who are not fans of Dexter, Bloodbath also has lots of fun, Halloween/horror themed soaps available too.

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Oct

23

Halloween bathroom decorations

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Right now, Kohl’s has a great selection of Halloween and fall bathroom accessories, including shower curtains, bath mats, towels, and soap dispensers.  And best of all, it’s on sale!  Visit your nearest Kohl’s or shop online here.

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Oct

23

Boo Halloween soap cigar band

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Perfume Kits as some really cute free downloadable soap labels and soap cigar band labels available on their site, including this cute one for Halloween! 
Find them all here.

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Oct

20

Natural shaving cream recipe

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Natural Shaving Cream from Essential Oil Recipes
This Natural Shaving Cream is great for both men and women. It is excellent for a man’s bristly beard as well as for the softer feminine hair on legs, underarms, bikini and Brazilian. The cucumber juice will soothe the skin, while the lavender and carrot essential oils will help [...]

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Oct

19

Rice bag feet warmer tutorial

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This beautiful rice bag feet warmer is from V and Co and comes just in time for the cooler weather.  I love the Moda fabric!
Find all the instructions here.

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Oct

18

Seeking New Bath & Body Editor

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It is with great regret that I am having to write this post…..

Our Bath & Body Editor Jessica  is leaving us due to other commitments

As a result we need a new editor. We are on the look out for someone…

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Oct

16

Sea mud body mask recipe

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This Sea Mud Body Mask from Cranberry Lane will help detoxify your skin.
Instructions: (Makes One Body Treatment)
2 Tbsp Sea Mud Base, (Sea Kelp, Green Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Baking soda, Xanthan gum)
5-6 drops of Essential Oils
1 cup distilled or filtered water (heated)
Blending Mask:
Beat all ingredients together, using a whisk or hand blender, until mask begins to [...]

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Oct

15

Halloween nail polish guide

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Bella Sugar has posted a fun guide to Halloween nail polishes!  Also included are other cute things like decals.
Find the guide here.

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Oct

14

Cinnamon rosemary soap recipe

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This warm and cozy cinnamon rosemary soap from Majestic Mountain Sage is great for winter.
Cinnamon Rosemary Soap
Ingredients:
o 42 oz wt Olive Oil
o 39 oz wt Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
o 32 oz wt Coconut Oil
o 16 oz wt Lye (sodium hydroxide)
o 42 oz water
Instructions:
Add the scent (1/3 oz. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil and 1/3 oz. Rosemary Essential [...]

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Oct

13

October Twilight essential oil recipe

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Celebrate autumn with this October Twilight essential oil blend from Southern Soapers!
Dilute these blends in 95% – 98% jojoba oil for a personal scent to carry with you, or use perfumer’s alcohol.
October Twilight
10 drops patchouli
5 drops cedarwood virginiana
5 drops neroli
5 drops rose geranium
5 drops clary sage

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Oct

12

SoapyLove book review

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Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove has published her first book, SoapyLove: Squeaky-clean projects using melt and pour soap, and it does not disappoint!  SoapyLove is not only a great introductory book for the beginner melt and pour soap crafter, but will teach soapmaking veterans some new tricks as well.
The first portion of the book has an [...]

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Oct

11

Cinnamon rosemary soap recipe

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This warm and cozy cinnamon rosemary soap from Majestic Mountain Sage is great for winter.
Cinnamon Rosemary Soap
Ingredients:
o 42 oz wt Olive Oil
o 39 oz wt Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
o 32 oz wt Coconut Oil
o 16 oz wt Lye (sodium hydroxide)
o 42 oz water
Instructions:
Add the scent (1/3 oz. Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil and 1/3 oz. Rosemary Essential [...]

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Oct

10

After shave lotion recipe

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Try this After Shave Lotion from SoapMakerSupplies.com to help moisturize and soothe skin after shaving.
Ingredients:
½ cup witch hazel
¼ teaspoon propolis
½ cup mineral water
1 tablespoon liquid vegetable glycerin
1 tablespoon aloe vera concentrate
¼ teaspoon lime oil
Instructions:
Combine the witch hazel and propolis in a jar with a tightly fitting lid and let sit overnight. Add the remaining ingredients [...]

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Oct

8

Pumpkin soaps

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Here’s some pretty pumpkin soaps to inspire your Halloween soapcrafting!

1. Chocolate Pumpkin Spice cake soap, 2. pumpkin soap, 3. Pumpkin Spice Soap, 4. Elegant Pumpkin Pie Spice Soap

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Oct

7

Lip balm and fizzing milk bath recipes

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Birch Bark Soap has shared recipes for a simple lip bath and a fizzing milk bath on her blog.  The fizzing milk bath sounds especially fun!
Find all the instructions here.

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Oct

6

Luscious rose cream recipe

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Luscious Rose Cream from Make Your Own Cosmetics
submitted by HBN President Donna Maria

Luscious Rose Cream is made with some of my favorite ingredients including rose hydrosol and rose wax. You will not only love the way this feels on your skin…

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Oct

5

Naya Organics

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hype_borderA couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Kelsey of Naya Organics at a workshop she was teaching on organic body products.   While there, I also had the opportunity to sample some Naya products and I was impressed…

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Oct

4

Dorm Decor winner

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And the winner is… Melissa!

Thanks for entering, Melissa.  I’ll contact you for your address.

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Oct

1

Halloween soap inspiration

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Here’s some fun Halloween themed soap inspiration!

Halloween mosaic 1

1. Ghouls & Goblins Soaps, 2. BOO Glow In The Dark Ghost Soap, 3. Candy Corn Loofah Soap, 4. OwlSoap

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Sep

30

Stretch mark oil recipe

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This Stretch Mark Oil Recipe from Pure and Natural Soaps is great if you are pregnant and trying to prevent stretch marks, and also makes a great gift for any friends having a baby!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tbls. cocoa butter
2 tsp.…

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Sep

29

Mango sugar scrub recipe

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This mango sugar scrub, found on Make Your Own Cosmetics, sounds delectable!

Mango Sugar Scrub
by HBN Founder & President Donna Maria

This Mango Sugar Scrub combines fresh mango pulp and juice with mango fragrance and essential oil to exfoliate your skin.…

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Sep

28

Halloween spooky soap tutorial

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Spooky_soap_beauty1_alMake these fun spooky soaps from HGTV.com as a party favor at your Halloween party!  They are also a great sugarfree trick or treat giveaway.

Find the instructions here.

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Sep

26

Dorm Decor giveaway

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9780811863476_normI am giving away a brand new copy of Dorm Decor: Remake Your Space with More than 325 Projects by Theresa Gonzalez and Nicole Smith!

To enter, simply leave a comment on this post only letting me know what your favorite…

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Sep

25

Pumpkin pie soap recipe

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This pumpkin pie soap recipe from Mom’s Budget is a great way to start celebrating the start of autumn.  Make now and use Halloween molds, or use Thanksgiving soap molds later in the year!

4 Oz glycerin soap (clear & unscented)
1/4 tsp…

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