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How to measure small amounts? There are a few hints I can share with you about this! Get a small scale, like the one you see in the picture. This is a jeweller’s scale. I purchased it in one of those places that smells a bit like incense and skunks, if you get my meaning,...
I can’t write this blog without your wonderful suggestions and input, so I wanted to remind you that I’m always looking for ideas for the one ingredient, five or ten products series and want to hear what you have to suggest for the what do you want to know? post! If you have a few...
Raymond really likes his 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash product that I originally made for him for his after swim shower, and I thought I’d make more for daily life without the swimming ingredients. I kept the ingredients relatively the same – I liked the surfactant mix I used and I liked the other...
If you’re part of the Commonwealth or former parts of the Commonwealth, you know what I’m talking about when I say Happy Boxing Day! This is our Black Friday, the day all the stuff goes on sale and we go nuts buying big ticket items. Or, if you’re like me, you stay home and play...
Merry Christmas to everyone from the Barclay Nichols’s household! We hope you’re enjoying this morning with your family and friends! May your day be merry with loads of love, giggles, and loudly sung songs! Thank you so much for supporting our youth programs this year by donating funds for the e-books! Your generosity enabled us...