Until around 1916, making soap at home was commonplace. Using wood or plant ashes and leftover animal fats, families produced their own soap for cleaning their clothes and themselves. During World War ...

Every December, I like to add little seasonal touches around the house, not just the big things like garlands and twinkle ...

DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), by Alicia Grosso equips readers with everything they need to begin making their own beautiful soaps right at home. Grosso lists the main ingredients needed, ...

If you’ve ever zested a fresh lemon and felt instantly happier, you already know the power of lemon peel. This DIY Lemon Soap brings that sunshine straight to your sink, gently exfoliating while ...

“DIY Artisanal Soaps” by Alicia Grosso guides you step-by-step through the home soapmaking process, from basic recipes to packaging and selling your creations. DIY Artisanal Soaps (Adams Media, 2016), ...

Exfoliating your hands keeps them looking and feeling fantastic, and the scent of lavender is known to be calming and relaxing. But did you know that creating an exfoliating hand scrub is simple and ...

The word is out: DIY cleaners are one of the biggest home trends for 2015, according to Pinterest. And we're here to help you join the trend. The word is out: DIY cleaners are one of the biggest home ...

During this workshop, we’ll demonstrate how to make two kinds of soap- a glycerine based melt and pour soap and a traditional cold-process soap using natural oils and lye. We’ll discuss how to infuse ...

New moms have been known to do all sorts of things with their breast milk. Some people feed it to their babies *gasp*, some donate it to other babies in need, breast milk can also be made into ...