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I had to share this link to Dr Joe Schwarcz’s column on snail secretions in cosmetics as I’m seeing a lot about these products lately. My thoughts? Ewwww, really???...
Thank you to you all for your lovely thoughts, wishes, and prayers for my little family. Your kindness has brought us much solace in a really horrible time. I’m teaching a few new classes at Voyageur Soap & Candle this fall. We’re adding another bath time fun class (related to the bath time fun e-zine,...
I am taking a few days off as my little Blondie dog died today and my mom is back in hospital. I don’t know how to stop crying, and I need time to feel the pain and work through it. My mom is home from the hospital, but still quite weak. I’m so glad she’s...
Sorry for not having a post on Tuesday, but it’s been a difficult week for my mom and I couldn’t get things done. If you’ve commented or emailed me, I again ask for your patience as I can’t really do much as I sit at her bedside in the hospital as it’s just too chaotic...
Sorry for not writing more this week, but my mom came home from hospital today and we have been getting the house ready for her arrival! I know she’s feeling better because she’s been here 90 minutes, and she’s already re-designing her spaces to be more comfortable! Thank you for all your wonderful and lovely...