I currently have 20 bars of Botanical Herb scented soap curing and am going to be making 10 bars of Magnolia and 10 bars of Pomegranate Currant momentarily. The latter smells WONDERFULLY, but may or may not ’stick’ - so we’ll see…

Christy

…a new formula for my lip goodies.  Due to the FDA’s regulations on the use of the word “balm”, I’m going to be calling it something else - lip butter? lip gloss stick? Unsure at the moment.

This formula has the same ingredients as my previous mocha lip balm that came in a pot, but has been firmed up for use in twist-up tubes (as a result of the poll I posted previously.)  It leaves a light gloss to your lips and will be available in the following flavors: watermelon, strawberry, honey, peach, coffee, lavender, mint, and unflavored.

It’s still a work in progress.  I’m not quite happy with it yet, but it’s an improvement over what I had previously!

It’s almost time for the Lincolnton Farmers Market to start for 2009!  This means I’m going to be making lots of soap over the coming weeks, as well as salves and lipbalms.  I plan to work on redoing photos for the site soon and will post pictures of items as I make progress.  I have some wonderful lipbalm flavors to test out - including a honey one that is to die for.  Seriously.  I want to drink the bottle!

Spring has sprung here in Lincolnton and I’m trying to get a new vegetable garden established.  I’m going to plant some calendula and lavender, as well as other herbs that I use in salves and soaps (and herbs I just plain like or like to EAT!)  I have two new apple trees in the ground, three blueberry bushes waiting to go in, and two red raspberries as well.  Wild blackberries are taking over my backyard, too!  With the economic downturn, I’m trying to plant items that provide food, not just landscaping.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Christy