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I have a summer cold & I need to get rid of it...ASAP. I begin my new job on Monday. I would like it gone, or at least diminished by then. I have a recipe for DIY vapor rub: "Combine the olive oil & beeswax in a saucepan on medium heat & stir with a wooden spoon until the beeswax has...

as the title suggests I did my second batch tonight. I used the same basic recipe as my first batch & split it into 2 smaller batches. But this time I use Peak's Storm Watch, and the other was Peak's Black Canyon. I also used 2 of my quart half & half cartons. My niece says it smells like hair...

Last Wednesday I went for an interview for a customer service position. And today I got the wonderful news that I got the job! I start on Monday at 8:15am. $9.50 an hour Full time Family Benefits after 3 months 1 week paid vacation after a year 1 sick day per quarter, and if I do not use...

I was measuring out my oils for my 2nd batch of CP soap and only have 3.5 oz of coconut oil. 1/2 oz. shy of what I need for my recipe. What oil can I add to make up the difference? The only ingredients I can use is olive oil, shea butter, coco butter & castor oil. I have soybean oil but she is...

Last night a friend of mine told me that she has some EO's that she is willing to part with for trade or barter. Since we both a medievalists, this is a common occurrence in our group. I told her that I was willing to make her some soap, if she was willing to wait the minimum of 6 weeks for it...

Sorry for the late post. I have been very busy as of lately. And could not get to my computer to upload pics. WARNING: I have realized that I cannot cut a straight bar of soap to save my life. It is really sad looking. On the bright side my mom made herself an unknowing test subject, and...

Here is the recipe I finally decided on doing: I added lavender EO to the batch. There will be soap pics in the mold to follow.

I am considering trying out IndieGoGo or Kickstarter crowdsourcing sites. Has anyone done this or knows a person that has done this? I am still in the process of getting info. Thanks in advance.

I was able to convince my mother to not only pay for 2 pounds of butter (1lb Shea & 1lb Cocoa) I was able to convince her that it would be better to go into Brooklyn to get them, then to pay for the shipping! Soon I Will SOAP!

My mother came home from the store today and bought me a box of plastic lined freezer paper. Can this be used for lining molds? I was very happy that she went out and got me something for making soap with. But now I am not sure if I can use it.

This seems to be a good bar to me. But I wanted the soap guru's opinions. Moved to Recipe Feedback from CP.

After almost 4 months unemployed. I might have a job! I just aced the phone interview today with GEICO! I am scheduled for pre-employment testing & possible 2nd interview on Monday April 8th at 2pm! I need all the good energy, best wishes & prayers I can get! I'd really like to get this job!

Putting your soaps to 'bed' or insulating them, why? I have read through the threads, and read some books. I have a general understanding of it. But have never found an clear cut answer for it. Is it to cause gelling, not to cause gelling. And now the opposite, why stick them in the...

Ok, I got these 'essential' oils a few years back and I haven't been able to find out if these would be good in soaps.

I have seen these beautiful sparkly soap toppings. And I have wondered, are the micas & glitter scratchy? Sorry if I really sound like a soap newb.

I don't know if any one has asked this but.... As a new soaper I was wondering if anyone has encountered any bees or wasps attracted to your outdoor booths. I am highly allergic to both insects and cannot afford to get a refill on my epi-pen. Juli