Jul 18, 2018 | DIY Recipes, Handmade Soaps, Soap Ingredients
Today I’m on WASH FOUR of my transition period – the period of adjustment when you switch from chemical-rich shampoos that come in plastic bottles to natural chemical-free soap bars, wrapped in paper or otherwise. I thought it would be easy. I wash my...
Jul 16, 2018 | DIY Recipes
This weather! If you’re in the UK, chances are you’ve enjoyed the magnificent heatwave that we’ve all had. We’ve had to work a little harder to keep the gardens green (we’ve installed a water butt and filter system to catch our grey water...
Jun 5, 2018 | Essential Oils
Lemongrass is a classic component of Asian cuisine. The benefits, however, extend well beyond a citrus enhancement to dinner time. Here are some reasons you might want to make it a staple of your pantry, or be glad that you already have! Lowers Cholesterol If you...
May 1, 2018 | Markets & Events
We are really excited to be taking part in the Artisan Market at the Fishermens Chapel on the 16th of June. It’s the venue we use for our soapmaking classes, so it’s going to be a lot of fun to have a pop up stall there instead of teaching everyone the ins...
Apr 24, 2018 | Bean&Boy News, Markets & Events
We are so excited to be taking part in the Leigh Pop Up market this coming Saturday. You will find us in the main hall in the Leigh Community Centre from 12 – 4pm (Elm Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex), and we’ll be there with loads of lovely soaps (and mini bars...