Archive for the 'Natural Soap' Category

Bathroom Magic

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Believe it or not, the bathroom is one of the most magickal rooms in your house Your make up box and medicine chest can be treasure chest of tools , the bathtub and shower are wonderful place to conduct cleansing and attraction rituals, and the toilet can be a handy mechanism for flushing away negativity.

Here […]

Could Your Bath Soap Be Making You Fat?

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

As our knowledge continues to grow so too do what at first sight appear to ludicrous claims and this one certainly seems to fall into this category. Can anyone honestly believe that the soap we use in the bath, or the shampoo, can actually be adding to the growing problem of obesity? Well, the answer […]

Water Conservation During Your Next Car Wash Fundraising Event

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

If you are going to have a car wash fundraiser you will most likely need to look at ways to conserve the water we use due to the droughts in so many areas. If you wash your car in your driveway with a garden hose and shut-off nozzle, you will use five gallons of water […]

Soap, Martians and Eels (6/22/2004)

Friday, July 30th, 2010

The children ran into the water, And squealed, As they shrieked, ?The eel! The eel!?And they shuddered,As they looked to the sky,While a campfire burned,And talked about the MartianThat might come down.And they laughed,When they remembered,Eating the soap in the tub.And they were so young,That, that, was the scope,Of their young and innocent hearts.Soap, Martians […]

A Deep Look at Soap Operas

Monday, July 19th, 2010

You have got to love soap operas. From the intricate plots and finely woven webs of deceit, to the depths of schemes, they were, are and always will be classics. They are timeless. I wrote this article as my take on them back in 1970 when filling white space for our high school paper. Watch […]

Understanding Your Laundry Detergent

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

History

Soap has been around for 5000 years. Both the Egyptians and Babylonians used soap for personal cleaning. Soap then was a mixture of rendered animals fats and ashes. Although its basic principles remain the same, it is now made using a sophisticated chemical and manufacturing process.

During the middle ages the use of soap was considered […]

Acne Products: What to Look for and What to Avoid

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

There are a number of different products out there that can help to clear up acne, including everything from holistic remedies to soaps to prescription medications. With all of the choices, choosing the right acne products can be confusing. To help you out, here are some tips on what to look for and what to […]

Handwashing Can Reduce Illnesses by 80%, Naturally

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

It is estimated that 80 percent of communicable illnesses are spread through touch but only about 30 percent of adults wash their hands after using the toilet and still fewer wash thoroughly. And the very people who ought to know better are among the worst offenders. Nosocomial infections, or those occurring as the result […]

Please Don't Wash My Favorite Pot With Soap

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

If I had to choose just one type of pot to cook with it would be cast iron. There are many reasons for my choice.

You can use cast iron pots in your home as well as outdoors. They retain heat for a long time, you can not burn them, you can pan fry, bake in […]

2 Simple Solutions for Removing Soap Scum and Removing Mildew Stains

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The wonderful world of mildew and mold in the shower and on the carpet. Actually soap scum ans mildew stains on the shower tub and in the house seem to never go away. So much that when you try to begin removing mildew stains and removing shower soap scum that it does not ever leave […]