Friday, October 5, 2012

I finally did it! I just made my first batch of soap!

      I was so nervous that I forgot to take pictures! The soap is in a box drying for twenty-four hours, but I can show you that. Tomorrow, I get to cut the bars. I am really excited to see how this soap turns out! I did a few things wrong, which I think was because I rushed. But, we learn from our mistakes! I will definitely be making soap again! I need to get some more essential oils, but I will utilize what I have until then. I don't want to smell lavender again for a long time! I'm sure it won't be that strong in the soap, but I'm tired of it for now. 

      Today is such a beautiful October day! The temps are in the lower eighies, so the ac is on. The wind is blowing just enough to ring the wind chimes; they sound so pretty! I hardly ever untie them because I hate to be awakened in the middle of the night to the loud sound of chimes ringing! The hubs especially doesn't like it because he's usually the one who has to get up and tie them back! Therefore, we need to see if it's going to be windy tonight! 

      I am doing better with my smoothie drinking. I found out that they don't have to have dairy and can still be smoothies. I like dairy, I'm just not using it in my smoothies. They consist of: spinach, carrots, celery, green apple, strawberries, blueberries, and sometimes grapes. I tried a tomato in there today and didn't like the flavor. Oh, I also add a scoop of non-dairy protein powder. I've been drinking them for breakfast, and they seem to hold me until about eleven, then I eat a handful of nuts. I love nuts, but I rarely ate them until now. They are very nutritious and seem to curb my appetite until I can eat lunch. Today for lunch I had scrambled eggs, some homemade pimiento cheese, and a biscuit with honey. I'm thinking about making calzones for dinner tonight.

      The hens are laying again, so I am getting about five eggs a day. I really should try an egg recipe tonight, but the guys like pizza on Friday. We'll see. I poured up the first pear vinegar but I should have waited. It was weak. I'm going to let the other vinegar steep for at least six months. That's what I read, the longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor. Kind of like wine, I guess. Hope ya'll are doing well! Have a great weekend! Blessings from Bama!

Skylar loves to play with the goats. Look at all that goldenrod!

The young mechanic! He's done a lot of things to his Jeep!



That looks dificult!

He's painting something.

They were inside taking a Siesta!

The new fencing is large enough for their heads to fit through, but their bodies can't!

They are so funny!


The Tyson chicken just lays around now. She's gotten really big! She'll probably fall over dead one day!

Cheese? No, soap! I made a mess so I hope it turns out well!

14 comments:

  1. Very nice. I actually haven't made soap in a while. I have all the stuff just none of the time. I used to have a really good recipe that worked every time but I can't find it now :( and I have lost contact with the person that was so knowledgable about soap.
    I have a couple of big meat birds still here. Hard to believe that I only bought 10 and still have 3 left and the freezers are still full.

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    1. I know what you mean about time, Becky! If you had the time, you could surf the net for a new recipe! That's wonderful you still have meat in your freezer! I don't think the hubs is ready to slaughter anything yet, but I would be willing if someone helped me. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Congratulations on your first batch of soap!! I hope it turns out well. I have not gotten that brave. Wishing I had worn a winter jacket today! Nancy

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    1. Hi Nancy! Thanks! Must be cold where you live! I'm still wearing shorts and a tank!

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  3. That's wonderful! I am sure you are on your way to creating some
    Beautiful soaps. There are so many options.

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    1. Hi Linda! I certainly hope so! Yes, there are so many recipes for making soap!

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  4. Was it goat soap? We have a ways to go, but when our goat starts milking I want to learn how to make goat soap.

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    1. Soap made with goat milk. It will be at least May if not June before we get goat milk, but believe me, I will use some of the goat milk in my soap! I almost bought powdered goat milk at Tractor Supply to give it a try, but I decided to wait until I had the real thing!

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  5. I've never made soap. I hope it turns out. Those little goats sure are cute.

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    1. It something I've been wanting to do for a long time! Glad I got my first batch under my belt! Thanks!

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    1. Leanne, you're the best soap maker! It will be a long time, if, my soap will ever be close to yours!

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  7. I have wanted to make soap, but maybe I will just buy from people who make it. I really like the pictures, especially of your son while he was learning so much.

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    1. Hi Linda! Yes, I thought that too, but it's not all that bad! Thanks, he's a smart boy!

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