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Have I mentioned how much I’m enjoying my workshop time? A few too many times, you say? Oh, sorry. But I’m having a lovely time, and I’m excited to be able to blog as I create! I’m killing time as this lotion heats and holds. I’ve already gone through my oils to check for ones...
I started thinking about the products I use every day when Lise asked me about my preferences, so I thought I would share my daily routine. What I use changes by season, weather, and whim, so this is what I’m loving on January 31st, a generally very wet time in south west BC. (I’m still...
I’ve been fighting this flu all week and it hit me again today. Sorry for the short post! The facial cleanser/scrub recipes I’ve been posting lately are gentle enough to use very day, but a lot of skin types cannot handle every day exfoliation. Therefore, although I consider the surfactant based cleansers gentle enough for...
To answer a question I’ve had posed a few times this week – yes, I can play Santa for you if you donate for an e-book! Just give me the details as when you want it sent (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, another date), to whom you wish it sent (email and name), and whether you...
I’m in my local newspaper with some ideas on Christmas crafting, including jewellery making, bath salts, chocolate, and Shrinky Dinks! How exciting is that? Click here and see my stuff on pages 4 though 7! As a quick note, this is the craziest week of the year for me with the Yarrow and Chilliwack youth crafting...