Moving... Post-Chaos

Okay, okay... So things haven't gone quite as planned. You know the saying, "Best laid plans...." Anyway, I'm back... and I'm going to try to do better.

We've moved recently, and I've had a heck of a time getting my workspace organized with work, kids, chores, etc... But I've made enough of a dent in the post-move chaos that I can start soaping again! **Insert giddy laughter here**

This move has confirmed for me that I truly am a soap addict. I really hadn't thought about it before, I just knew I loved to make soap... but once my soaping equipment and oils were all packed away and out of reach.... OMG! Panic Attack!!!!!!! I knew that I was too busy to make anything, but I couldn't even if I wanted to!! EEK!! 

I had soaping withdrawals! Where were my spatulas?? Which box were my fragrances in?? WHERE WERE MY SOAPING SUPPLIES!!! ARRRRGHHHHH!! 

Oohhh.. Look!! Glitter!!!!!!!

So now that things have finally calmed down, and I've dug through enough boxes to get my supplies in some sort of relative order... I am back to soaping. (Well, WAS back to soaping, until I realized that I am now at the bottom of my bucket of Shea Butter. *facepalm*)

Lime in the Coconut

Being without Shea Butter is okay, for right now.... I've gotten a few batches under my belt in the new house (a few of which have been milk soaps, YAY!) and fed my addiction for the time being. My only consolation at the moment, and the only thing keeping me from frantically ordering Shea Butter online, is the upcoming Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference. I know that I can hold out on purchasing more oils until after the conference. (I've got to make sure I can pay for my hotel room and buy from some of the vendors while I'm up there!)

Patriotic Pride

Until then, I will play around with taking photos of curing soaps, and try to get them listed for sale on my website.