tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post1512674157402292606..comments2023-10-22T11:45:23.103-04:00Comments on dead baby jokes: sugar addictUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-32152845211441288332008-11-23T08:20:00.000-05:002008-11-23T08:20:00.000-05:00B: Feel free to send 'em all (well, most of them,...B: Feel free to send 'em all (well, most of them, anyway, my way)niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315267454529454063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-57775819824221040852008-11-23T04:08:00.000-05:002008-11-23T04:08:00.000-05:00Well if you need any more home beauty tips Niobe -...Well if you need any more home beauty tips Niobe - I have a book in my recipe cupboard called "Lotions and Potions" which details the recipes of every home product from cough medicine to cleaning products to shampoo.<BR/><BR/>I also spent a lot of time making up such recipes in my teenage years (with mostly appalling results). a friend and I spent a lot of time with egg white on our face and beer in our hair. I recall a footscrub with crushed macadamia nuts and the ever so gentle addition of the exfoliant - sand!<BR/><BR/>Your recipes sound much better. I think I will have to try it.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890663570732346315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-34624645072394868812008-11-23T02:19:00.000-05:002008-11-23T02:19:00.000-05:00Trader Joe's has a sugar scrub for about six bucks...Trader Joe's has a sugar scrub for about six bucks that I love more than my husband. I prefer sugar because I can use it before or after shaving without the sting of salt.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066499436533594138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-73549162940417471642008-11-22T13:37:00.000-05:002008-11-22T13:37:00.000-05:00That is why I love the salt scrub, you can use a r...That is why I love the salt scrub, you can use a refined salt for the face. but the salt acts as a natural preservative, preventing spoilage.Melissiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400720995551600134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-10852003102758310382008-11-22T10:08:00.000-05:002008-11-22T10:08:00.000-05:00Antigone: Good point. I've been told that if you...Antigone: Good point. I've been told that if you use scents (like artificial vanilla) that contain preservatives (check the label), you shouldn't have a problem. But if you're still concerned about spoilage, just add an additional preservative to your scrub. <BR/><BR/>The one I've seen recommended most often is Phenonip, a liquid, colorless preservative, available very cheaply both at craft stores and <A HREF="http://www.nuscentscandle.com/PHEN.html" REL="nofollow">online</A>niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315267454529454063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-78856392748012318412008-11-22T08:49:00.000-05:002008-11-22T08:49:00.000-05:00Be warned - I tried many of those homemade scrub r...Be warned - I tried many of those homemade scrub recipes last year with additions like honey and kiwi. They were wonderful if you used them immediately or kept them refrigerated. I learned the hard way that kiwi scrub shouldn't be left in the shower over the weekend.Antigonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09206205690072218302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-88378202497285725782008-11-22T08:43:00.000-05:002008-11-22T08:43:00.000-05:00YOU ROCK. it is as simple as that. I have been sea...YOU ROCK. it is as simple as that. I have been searching for teacher gifts, and this is THE idea I needed. Inexpensive, yet really nice and NOT candy or something to do with apples. I have no fewer that TWELVE teacher gifts to put together and you just helped A LOT. <BR/>Danke!thirtysomethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564139651442295144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-73323198267448846482008-11-21T19:21:00.000-05:002008-11-21T19:21:00.000-05:00That is a GREAT idea! I have to steal that one as ...That is a GREAT idea! I have to steal that one as I have lots of women to make gifts for! :)RBandRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06018306370247688896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-35601768470332280292008-11-21T16:29:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:29:00.000-05:00I used a crushed rock salt recipe mixed with baby...I used a crushed rock salt recipe mixed with baby oil for feet and hands. It is amazing and makes a very pretty gift and looks just like the stuff that is sold as the Dead Sea Salt Scrub that runs about $50.00 at the mall. I can't wait to try the sugar recipe.Melissiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04400720995551600134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-39829712590885943632008-11-21T15:09:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:09:00.000-05:00Any recipes for all of these left-over Halloween s...Any recipes for all of these left-over Halloween snickers bars?Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07376651134993450207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-72357156665287445962008-11-21T14:45:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:45:00.000-05:00And a perfect cheap gift in these trying times.Do ...And a perfect cheap gift in these trying times.<BR/><BR/>Do you smell a little like sugar cookies now?Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239311951910405878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-53284183239585600102008-11-21T14:09:00.000-05:002008-11-21T14:09:00.000-05:00I have used a homemade brown sugar scrub for years...I have used a homemade brown sugar scrub for years and prefer it to store bought. <BR/><BR/>If you are looking for a good facial scrub, try crushed up aspirin mixed with water or a little facial cleanser.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-32525129569596837282008-11-21T13:10:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:10:00.000-05:00oh Niobe, that's a brilliant idea. I'll have to tr...oh Niobe, that's a brilliant idea. I'll have to try that, Chocolate Mint or not. Mmmh.Ameliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10483756694695666215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225058560254819105.post-91471081506380437282008-11-21T12:31:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:31:00.000-05:00Sounds lovely, niobe. I may have to try it.Sounds lovely, niobe. I may have to try it.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.com