Weekend Wonderings: Where can I find supplies? Why add a humectant in the summer?

In this post, Six ingredient lotions: Rice bran & mango butter body lotion, WEND asks: Where can I buy allantoin? I never heard of it before but then again I’m new to lotion making.  You can find more information on suppliers in your part of the world in the FAQ section under “shopping for supplies“. I...

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We’re home!

We arrived home last night after hours and hours of battling traffic through the Tacoma-Seattle-Everett area to a ridiculously warm house and an adorable dog. It was so chily at the beach this week, I bought and wore a pair of pants! (This may not seem like a big deal to you, my lovely readers,...

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It’s time for a holiday!

We’re off on a camping adventure to southern Washington state! Canada Day is upon us, and we’re celebrating by leaving the country for a week! We’ll be back on Thursday, July 2nd or the 3rd, depending upon our whims! As a result, I might not be near wi-fi every day to send you out an...

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A few links for a lovely almost-summer Wednesday…

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to change just one ingredient in that lotion, then wonder no more! Marina spent ages changing just one ingredient at a time to see what each thing brought to her product, and she’s reporting her results to us! Please visit this post – then scroll down to...

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The weather is getting warmer! A few notes…

It’s getting warm in the Fraser Valley: We had temperatures of up to 29˚C last week, which is far too warm for me, and it’s still only spring! When we get into the summer months, it’s time to think about a few things… Get your oils and butters into a cool, dark place. Sun and...

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