Tag Archives: soap

Vegan Soap Recipe No. 2

Posted on April 8, 2020 by makingofahome

During this time of uncertainty, I have found myself falling back upon activities and projects that brought me happiness in the past. One particular task that seems to always give me a sense of peace is soap-making. There is something … Continue reading →

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Vegan Soap Recipe

Posted on October 2, 2015 by makingofahome

Friends, I am so very excited to share with you my vegan soap recipe today! It is a recipe I have been experimenting with for several months now, and at this point I am very happy with the way the … Continue reading →

Living for the Pockets

Posted on February 17, 2014 by makingofahome

Well friends, it has been almost a month since my last post. When going back to work full time, I had high hopes of still being able to post each day. Now I’m thinking I may have been in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holistic Living, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized | Tagged backyard, crochet, crocheting, DIY, eco friendly, ferment, fermenting, garden, gardening, gardens, growing, harvest, holistic, holistic living, home, homemade, homemade yogurt, homemaker, homemaking, kefir, kids, knit, knitting, make, making, mama, mindfulness, mom, mother, organic, soap, soapmaking, sustainable, sustainable living, water kefir, yogurt | 1 Comment

The Real Deal

Posted on October 21, 2013 by makingofahome

While at “the fair” last weekend, I was lucky enough to watch a hands-on soap making demonstration conducted by Mary Jane Toth, author of Goats Produce Too. Ms. Toth was a wonder to watch, for she made soapmaking so approachable. … Continue reading →

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Eczema-Friendly Soap

Posted on August 1, 2013 by makingofahome

A member of our family has been struggling with eczema for a very long time, so I began researching natural remedies for this ailment. In my research, I found that coconut-based products help to moisturize the dry skin of eczema, … Continue reading →

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From Scratch

Posted on July 31, 2013 by makingofahome

In our family’s attempt to make as much as we possibly can here in our home, there are those weeks that go by when we are in the midst of a creating whirlwind, and suddenly I look at the calendar … Continue reading →

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So Fresh and So Clean

Posted on March 19, 2013 by makingofahome

Amid the hustle and hustle of the past few weeks, I ran to the linen closet to grab a bar of soap and some lotion and found the shelves that normally house these items to be completely bare. So, we … Continue reading →

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A Year In Review

Posted on February 15, 2013 by makingofahome

It is hard to believe that this blustery day in February marks the one year anniversary of Making of a Home. Thank you so much to all of you who have been following my musings over the course of the … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Homemade

Posted on November 28, 2012 by makingofahome

The season of gift-giving is upon us, and this year we have decided to take a different approach to our most-loved holiday. We hope to create many of our gifts with our very own hands, thus giving our friends and … Continue reading →

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Good Clean Fun

Posted on October 25, 2012 by makingofahome

This week opened with warm weather, but a whole lot of rain. In order to keep ourselves entertained during these deluge-filled days, my youngest and I decided it was time to restore our soap supply. It was time for some … Continue reading →

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