Good Morning

From the Farmer's Market! Today is the community yard sale.

In the morning...

You can find us at the Laurens Farmer's Market

Black Coffee; No Sugar, No Cream

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There's a lot of coffee in the Frugal workshop. Packets upon packets of hazelnut, breakfast blend, decaffeinated along with a jar of instant. All of that coffee and not a drop of it, or should I say a grind of it for drinking. It all goes into soap.

Coffeehouse Creations Kitchen Soap

We added coffee to our shea butter glycerin soap base to create our latest line of kitchen soap. Coffee serves a two-fold purpose; it acts as a natural odor neutralizer as well as a gentle exfoliant. So you get nice soft hands while washing the stink away. Our Coffeehouse Creations Kitchen Soap removes the smell of onions, garlic, fish, even chitterlings (hey, don't judge; it works).

We currently offer Coffeehouse Creations Kitchen Soap in four scents: Amaretto, Decaf, Hazelnut, and Midnight Mocha.

So the next time someone asks, "How do you take your coffee?" Tell them...in my soap!

Like Oil On My Hands

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OLIVE OIL!

I LOATHE the stuff. It stains clothes, it has a strong aroma (which I can't stand), and it gets rancid quickly (which makes it smell even worse). It's EVERYWHERE! Olive Oil added to the hair products; olive oil included in the lotion; olive oil facial scrub. Olive Oil...PHOOEY! Don't get me wrong, I understand that there are many benefits from the cosmetic use of olive oil, but there are tons of other oils that are just as beneficial as the olive oil and offer additional benefits.

Here's a list of the oils that I use in my products along with a brief profile:

Castor Oil* - acts a humectant; adds shine to hair and skin

Fractionated Coconut Oil* - light; non-greasy; non-staining; quickly absorbs into skin;  long shelf life

Grape Seed Oil* - light; non-staining; penetrates skin; rich in minerals, vitamins, and fatty acids; great for     dry, damaged, or mature skin

Rice Bran Oil* - rich in fatty acids and antioxidants; great for delicate (baby), sensitive, and mature skin

Safflower/Sunflower Oil* - light; high fatty acids; great for damaged, dry, mature, or sensitive skin

*All of these oils have a shelf life longer than 3 months. However, most oils do have a limited shelf life should be kept in a cool area away from direct light.

I think it's wonderful that many people are trying natural oils, but don't fall into a heavy marketing trap. Do your research, and experiment. You'll be amazed at the amount of oil choices available that won't leave you smelling like a salad!

Good Morning

Another day at the Farmer's Market.