Forgive the too obvious title, but I couldn't resist. I've been making soap. Lot's of it. We all have our little personal goals in life, and apparantly self sustaining my family with eggs and soap is one of mine. I officially haven't purchased eggs or soap at the store in about 4 months, something I am oddly proud of.
Your guess "why?" is as good as mine. No that's not true, I know why, but I acknowledge that it is sort of a funny conquest.
At least it's good, clean fun. And there I go again.. apparantly being as cheesy as possible on my blog is another personal conquest.
Sandi - 1 "Cool & Normal - 0" Ha! I'm winning!
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I haven't bought bread or yogurt in about 3 years. Making my own! It's better and better for me and my family. Besides, it's really fun. It's nice to have a couple of things you make at home.
Posted by: Elana E | October 18, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Awesome! Have you made lavender soap yet? :)
Posted by: Lisa | October 18, 2011 at 04:18 PM
Your soap looks wonderful!
I made my own soap once..it lasted ages. In fact I probably have some tucked away somewhere still....
If soap and eggs become extinct we're all moving to your house for sustenance and to remain unstinky!
Posted by: Shay | October 18, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Sounds like fun! What is the soap that looks like a Banana bread loaf??
Posted by: CJ | October 18, 2011 at 09:55 PM
I have no idea how to make this! It looks fabulous. Any great links or tutorials of your own to share. I would love to try this!
Posted by: Kristen@sohappytosew.blogspot.com | October 18, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Love it, isn't soap making fun.
Posted by: DeAnna | October 19, 2011 at 09:00 AM
yes, recipes and/or tutorials would be great!!
Posted by: kristen Van Dyke | October 19, 2011 at 11:57 AM
I love making my own soap. My favorite is coconut milk soap. My second favorite, goats milk soap. Unfortunately I live in California so I can not buy lye in the stores like other people can. I have to order it online and I am always afraid I am going to end up on a list of people who are suspected of making meth since I buy so much of it! I make enough for our family, my in-laws and a family friend who has three people in her family. Since homemade soap doesn't last as long as the commercially made detergent bars it equates to a lot of soap! Thank you for sharing your new found love.
Posted by: Laura K | October 19, 2011 at 01:00 PM
I signed up for a little course to learn how to make my own soap but they cancelled it. I will learn one day... Yours look great!
Posted by: Alisa | October 19, 2011 at 08:18 PM
Would you share your recipes for your soap?? I've had dreams of making soap and even vowed that i would absolutely definitely certainly make it, and then never have. You are rekindling the desire with your photo of all of that yummy soap stacked up.
Posted by: Sarah | October 20, 2011 at 02:16 PM
I also have a goal to have my own chickens as well! And I want to make soap, too! I also want to get my hands on some raw milk so the kids & I can learn about all the things we can make from it. So, I gotta have a cow, too. Raw Milk is illegal to sell in Alabama.
Posted by: Kira =] | October 21, 2011 at 10:29 PM
When the world comes to an end you will have lots of people swarming you. On the necessities, I would say soap and eggs make the top 10! It looks like a fun project!
Posted by: Jessica | October 23, 2011 at 11:09 AM
I have always wanted to make soap but feel it might be to hard. Your soap looks wonderful. Would you be sharing a tutorial? Is it easy?
Posted by: Laura | October 23, 2011 at 04:53 PM
What kind of soap are you making? A friend of mine in the states makes goat's milk but I haven't tried it here yet ... would love to know more :)
Posted by: Jovita @peawink | October 24, 2011 at 01:38 AM
Your soap looks good enough to eat!
Posted by: Kate | October 26, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Cool and normal are two things that I DO NOT aspire to be. So here's to you(raising my latte for the toast...) my soap making, fabric designing, chicken raising goddess.
Posted by: Laurel | November 01, 2011 at 11:22 AM
When the world comes to an end you will have lots of people swarming you. On the necessities, I would say soap and eggs make the top 10! It looks like a fun project!
Posted by: funny posts | November 09, 2011 at 01:53 AM
That looks fantastic! ive never attempted to make my own soap but after seeing this i think i may just give it a go, i will definitely be recommending to my readers that they read this article. great post
Posted by: Atkinson Forestry | November 10, 2011 at 06:56 AM
Ha. Soap and eggs and VEGETABLES are my self-sustaining trifecta. :D
Posted by: angie.a | January 01, 2012 at 07:33 PM
Yo, that's what's up trtuhfluly.
Posted by: Rita | January 03, 2012 at 06:22 AM