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PLEASE NOTE: If you’re a $10 subscriber and want to download the coupon for the e-zine, please visit this post to obtain your coupon code. I love making pretty much everything, but I really love making and teaching hair care products. I remember the joy of making something awesome that made my oily hair finally … Read more
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If you’re interested in taking a class with me at Voyageur Soap & Candle in Surrey, B.C., this year, we’ve just added another conditioner bar class for Sunday, December 16th at 11:30! Join me to make three different kinds of conditioner bars – one for normal to oily hair, one for normal to dry hair, … Read more
I love December! It is, indeed, the most wonderful time of the year for me! My mom’s birthday is today, the first; on the 16th, we adopted little puppy Sasja; on the 19th, it’s my unofficial dating anniversary with Raymond (25 years!); on the 21st, it’s my birthday; of course we have Christmas; then on … Read more
Hi everyone! I thought I’d share a little update with you here. I’m afraid I’ve been a bit under the weather this month. I went to Calgary to teach and spend time with my lovely friends, Michele and Keith, but I think I pushed myself a little harder than I should, and instead of resting … Read more