Geek Soup

Okay, this stemmed from hubby's love and adoration for spendy soap. Sometimes I really do think he has a gay man (or a girl) in there trying to get out. He doesn't like chemical smells, and to be fair certain things irritate his skin, so he gets picky about soap. The idea of making my own soap always intimidated me. It just seemed so involved and technical and potentially dangerous. ( But seriously, $3-4 a bar?  )

This seems like such a complicated mess, but once you've done it, it gets easy. It's no more anxiety-ridden than a good, complicated dish, and the end result is a lovely, fragrant bar that is excellent for your skin and completely natural. No parabens, no crazy smells, no weird colorants. Have fun and enjoy your new hobby. I dare you to try to quit doing it.