The Under-Appreciated Dandelion

Every spring dandelions pop up in lawns, along the side of the road and in public parks.  Many people consider this adorable little flower a nuisance which is a shame.  In my research about natural additives in soaps and lotions, I came across a few people who have harnessed the wonderful benefits of the dandelions... Continue Reading →

Soaping gone wrong!

Making soap is a lot like baking.  You measure out your ingredients, mix them together in a specific order and then bake.  However, in the soap recipes, the baking step can be done a few different ways.  I learned recently that temperature matters, just like in baking, and that letting the soap cure at the... Continue Reading →

Welcome to my blog!

Hello!  Welcome to my blog!  I am excited to share the various soaps and lotions that I love to make and sell via my business Ridgeway Soapworks.  Here are a few of the soaps I made that were just listed on the Etsy shop.  Future posts will share how I make soap (and lotions) as... Continue Reading →

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