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July 11, 2009
by Julie
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The very busy day

An email from Tougas Farm yesterday morning reminded me that if I wanted strawberries this season I'd better high-tail it over there and get picking.  The siren call of fresh berries was strong enough to over-ride common sense and I … Continue reading

January 25, 2009
by Julie
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Minty Fresh

Last time I ordered soap supplies I picked up some peppermint essential oil and making a soap with spearmint and peppermint combined has been on my todo list for a couple months now. When Debbi asked if I'd demo soap … Continue reading

November 1, 2008
by Julie
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A wee bit of soap

I’ve been a busy bee this week and completed 5 batches of soap thus cleaning out my scent samples. As expected by a few readers, the sewing room does indeed smell pretty nice just about now!

October 27, 2008
by Julie
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Scrub a dub dub

While soap can be used pretty quickly after it’s made it improves with several weeks of curing time during which excess water evaporates out leaving you with a harder, longer-lasting soap. With that in mind I am gearing up and … Continue reading

October 25, 2008
by Julie
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The hands have it

What with all that spinning going on I need to keep my hands well moisturized so this week I’ve also been making lotion bars and body butter. I’m quite settled on the lotion bar recipe but I tried a new … Continue reading

July 9, 2008
by Julie
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Farmer’s Market Season

Farmer’s Market season is finally in full swing in our neck of the woods. I had hoped to take my wheel yesterday and do some demo spinning but half an hour in the heat did in my respiratory system and … Continue reading

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