Is Vegan Soap Really Animal and Environment Friendly?
Vegan soap: It might not be as environmentally or animal friendly as you might think—especially if it contains palm oil. It’s time to think more deeply about this catch-phrase.
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Hey Trader Joe’s, palm oil is not sweet!
Trader Joe’s uses conflict palm oil in many of their products. Read the labels, and let them know you care!
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Armpit Ecology!
Combatting BO is big business! Read on to learn about antiperspirants vs. natural deodorants…
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FDA Bans Harsh Antimicrobials: Here’s to Handmade Soap!
Many commercial soaps contain harsh antimicrobial chemicals that destroy our natural flora.
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Homemade Yogurt
Secrets for how to make thick creamy yogurt every time!
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Jewelweed – a gem for preventing poison ivy rash!
How jewelweed can help prevent and relieve poison ivy
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Plantain Salve
How you can use a common yard “weed” to relieve itchy bug bites!
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Making mountains!
If you can’t be in the mountains, at least you can make soap that reminds you of them!
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Super tasty snack squares
Hi Friends! I have a great new recipe to share – a twist on the old snack balls that is super easy to make and has been getting rave reviews. These snacks leave out the protein powders and have a nice crunchy texture. I’ve made two basic...
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Cocoa production – an introduction!
Cocoa, a favorite food and ingredient in personal care items, is a product I use or consume pretty much every day. I’m a huge fan of dark chocolate, and I love using cocoa butter in soaps and lotions. Given the vast scales at which commercial...
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Manada Conservancy plant and soap sale!
Just a reminder that the Manada Conservancy’s annual Native Plant Sale is this Saturday at Boro (Schaffner) Park in Hummelstown, PA. The sale will go from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature nice native plants and homemade soaps and lotions. All...
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The soaping goes on…
Every batch of soap leads to new ideas for the next batch or three. I love the creative possibilities that soapmaking provides. Spring has inspired me with ideas, I recently acquired some new herbal colorants (comfrey leaf, beetroot powder...
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