We've Been Featured in our Local Paper!

WOW!!! We've been featured in our local paper! See the full article below~

Warner Robins shop teaches art of making soap - The Sun News - Macon.com

Eco Friendly Cleaning Recipes

We have gotten so use to shopping at the grocery store to get all our cleaners because of the convenience. If you are looking for a natural cleansers, then check your own cabinets. You would be surprised to find double uses for common household items.

• Baking Soda- This wonderful all around cleanser, deodorizes, cleans, scours and softens water
• White Vinegar-Grease Cutter, Removes Mildew, deodorizes, light stain remover and wax buildup
• Isopropyl Alcohol- Soap Scum Cutter, Disinfectant, Great for cleaning Laptop Keyboards, LCD and Screens, Glass Cleaner, Removing Glue from sticky labels, Stain remover
• Borax- Fire retardant, Anti-Fungal, Laundry Booster, Grease Remover, Hard Water Remover, Abrasive for scrubbing Tiles.
• Witch Hazel-Besides being good for blemish treatments, facial toner, insect bites..it's also good for cleaning Chrome, Glass and Mirrors

All-Purpose Cleaner

2 ozs Water

1/2 cup Baking Soda

4 ozs Natural Liquid Soap (Castile Soap if possible)

1/2 Tsp Tea Tree Essential Oil

1/2 Tsp Lavender Essential Oil

2 oz Witch Hazel

Mix and use in a sprayer bottle- Label Bottle as cleaner

Heavy Duty Window Cleaner

2 ozs of Isopropyl Alcohol

2 ozs White Vinegar

1/4 tsp of Baking Soda

1 Tbs of Natural Liquid Soap

3 cups Water

Mix and Label Bottle as cleaner

Wood Cleaner

2 ozs Canola Cooking Oil

3 Tbs Natural Liquid Soap

1 Tsp of Lecithin (can be purchased at Vitamin Stores)

Store in container and shake before using to emulsify ingredients.

Carpet Deodorizer

1/4 Cup Baking Powder

1/4 Cup Constarch

1/8 Cup Arrowroot Powder (can be found at health foods stores)

Sift ingredients together, Store in a Spice Shaker, Sprinkle on Carpet and Vacuum

Try these fabulous recipes today and enjoy a non-toxic environment.

If you want to have a cleaner household environment and for more fabulous recipes or uses for eco-friendly cleaning check out this cool website:

http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm

Thank you for stopping by!

Great Post on SEO Linking

So I came across this post on twitter this morning, It may help answer some questions about SEO (search engine optimization).  I know this has helped me get better rankings.

Check it out http://www.thelinkmedic.com/p/seo-frequently-asked-questions.html.

Google's PDF for SEO ranking information http://support.google.com/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=35291

Google's Info on web crawlers http://support.google.com/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=70897

The Beginners Checklist for small business SEO  http://www.seomoz.org/blog/the-beginners-checklist-for-small-business-seo  and the guide http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo

I suggest to learn about it for yourself before you decide to pay for someone else to do it for you, it's not that hard but it does take time to do it.  A little everyday will get better rankings in no time!

HAPPY NEW YEAR and remember if you want to start a new soapmaking business I offer classes in the Mossy Creek Soap Studio which you can find out more here:
http://www.mossycreeksoap.com/classes-workshops/

As we begin the New Year, we give thanks!

As we are tying up 2011 and looking forward into 2012 we wanted to thank everyone who's supported our little local business!  We've had a super successful year in the Studio with the edition of our Private Soapmaking classes made custom just for you~ http://www.mossycreeksoap.com/private-soapmaking-lessons/  and our new Edition of Etsy:  mossycreeksoaps.etsy.com.

We have a fabulous line up for Spring in the Studio!  Take a look at our new Liquid Soapmaking Class and Herbal Glycerin Soapmaking http://www.mossycreeksoap.com/classes-workshops/

And in our Mossy Creek Soap Etsy; Web Shop we'll have a whole new line for you beginning with our new Valentine Bath and Body line .  Look for a release in the Middle of January~

Happy New Year and Many Blessings

Michelle

CYBER MONDAY SOAPMAKING TOOL DEALS

Good morning Everyone!

If you are still looking for Soapmaking Tools to make your soapmaking kit complete~  Here are some deals for you!  No excuses anymore~

Most Places have FREE Shipping today!  Take advantage of the savings~

Target has an immersion blender for $19 see it here: 

http://www.target.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/p/Oster-Immersion-Blender-Black/-/A-13697391

http://www.target.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/p/Presto-Saladshooter-Slicer-Shredder/-/A-10674608

The salad shooter is fantastic for shredding soap for handmilling~ $34.99

The scales I use can be found over at Bed Bath & Beyond!  The 2 scales work fabulous and measure in both lbs and grams.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=16210315

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=14816640

These are just a few things to help you get started!  No more excuses! 

And if you have not taken classes from us yet, sign up or if you know someone that would LOVE to learn, we also have GIFT CERTIFICATES for classes!  

See more information here: http://mossycreeksoap.com/certificates.htm

Thank you and HAPPY SHOPPING DAY!

It's Up!!! Our Coffee soap is on the Foodnetwork.com Website!!!

I am so excited!!!! Our Coffee Mocha Soap is now up on the Foodnetwork.com's Website!!!  See it here:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/about-us/gifts-for-her-christmas-and-holiday-gifts/pictures/index.html

To purchase this soap you visit us here: 

 http://www.mossycreeksoap.com/clearance-soap/coffee-mocha-soap/

Great Video on Soapmaking.. Part 3 Trace

It's been a while since I've shared a soapmaking video with you guys. Today, I am including Part 3-  Mixing/blending your soap to trace.  This is a Great video to watch and see exactly what trace looks like~

Enjoy your soapmaking with our videos on You Tube!  See them all here:  http://www.youtube.com/user/MossyCreekSoap