Thursday, August 11, 2005

The Times Herald - News - 08/11/2005 - Gift baskets attract industry attention

The Times Herald - News - 08/11/2005 - Gift baskets attract industry attention: "EAST NORRITON - Women like to be pampered. Men say keep the cucumber bath scrub and pass the chips. "

Everyone is getting into Gift Baskets ....

Monday, August 08, 2005

Formulas and recipes for homemade soaps

Formulas and recipes for homemade soaps: "Peaches And Cream Bath Bar
Makes One Bar 1 4-ounce bar
Castile soap (or pure white unscented... like ivory)
1/4 cup distilled water
1/4 cup powdered milk
1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
1/8 teaspoon peach fragrance oil
1 drop orange food coloring {optional}
Shred the Castile soap and set aside. Heat the water in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Stir in the shredded soap until it forms a sticky mass. Remove the pan from the heat and add the powdered milk, Sweet almond oil, Peach fragrance oil, food coloring; stir until well-blended. Spoon the soap into its mold and let set for four hours or until hardened.
From Soaps, Shampoos & Other Suds: Make Beautiful Gifts to Give (Or Keep)
(Gifts from the Home) by Kelly Reno "

Use this recipe for a Bath & Beauty Gift Basket. There are heaps of great soap recipes on this site - so take a look.

Sunday, August 07, 2005

Gift Basket Ideas

Gift Basket Ideas: "Looking for gift ideas for someone who loves to sew, knit or crochet, bake or make soap? Perhaps you need ideas for a housewarming, wedding shower, child or a new baby. Use these gift basket ideas to create unique gifts made especially with the recipient in mind. "

Take a look at these great gift basket ideas... D