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 →