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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 02 2015 : 11:05:17 AM
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Do you make your own soap? Would you like to swap with others who do as well so that you can sample various types of soaps from other farm sisters?
I have an idea for a small, fun swap. Let's see if there is enough interest!
The first 9 gals who sign up for this swap will exchange 1 homemade bar of soap with each other. Please mark the bars as to the type/scent/etc. (ex: goat's milk/tea tree scented/good for the skin) and wrap them festively for Spring and then mail 1 bar to each of the 9 sisters in this swap.
You will be sending out 9 small packages total, so postage should not be too bad and you will be getting 9 different homemade soaps back in return!
So start making your soap now (so it has time to cure) and make a note of these important dates:
Taking sign-ups until 2/28/15 or we reach 9 sisters total, whichever comes first! I count as the 1st sister, of course as I want to play, too! ;)
Mail out all 9 packages to your soap swap sisters by 3/6/15 so they are sure to get them in time for the First Day of Spring on March 20!
(PLEASE NOTE: Some homemade soap recipes call for at least a month to sit and cure. If your soaps are not fully cured but you still want to participate in this swap just make a small note to your sisters to let them know how to finish curing the bars they get from you before they use them!)
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to let me know!
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
Edited by - ProgressiveHomemaker on Apr 08 2015 3:26:02 PM |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2015 : 07:08:51 AM
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Rachell!! I would LOVE to learn to make my own soap - is there a site that I can go to - and perhaps I can make it and join this swap?
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2015 : 08:22:52 AM
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There are lots of free how-tos online, just Google homemade soap recipes or browse YouTube for them until you find something you'd like to try! :)
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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GinghamGirl
Schoolmarm
1422 Posts
Joyce
PE
Canada
1422 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2015 : 09:01:27 AM
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K - I will look into it!! This would be really really fun :)
Joyce Hein
Farmgirl Sister #6071 |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Feb 06 2015 : 6:24:23 PM
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Well, what's really nice is that you end up with a huge selection of homemade soaps in different types and scents!
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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cntybuff
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Beth
Colusa
California
79 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2015 : 1:12:19 PM
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| Me Please!! I am in :) |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
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cntybuff
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Beth
Colusa
California
79 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2015 : 08:41:50 AM
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Getting excited!!
Beth
Farmgirl Sister #2591
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2015 : 4:20:23 PM
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Beth, tell your friends so we get more participants. It will be much more fun if there are at least a handful of us!
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Feb 16 2015 : 7:08:48 PM
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I make soap and would love to participate! I have a batch well cured and ready to go, I just need to count and make sure I have 9 bars left. I had family over for a visit and they took several bars home with them but I think I have enough.
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
Farmgirl Sister #6227 |
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cntybuff
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Beth
Colusa
California
79 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 1:25:39 PM
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Even just a few of us would be fun!
Beth
Farmgirl Sister #2591
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 3:51:37 PM
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Can I join? I have never made soap but have always wanted to learn. Lavender !!!
Hugs and prayers, Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2015 : 5:30:41 PM
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I've got exactly 9 bars from my last batch that I'll keep in reserve for the exchange, so I'm ready to go! Looking forward to seeing how many participants we get! =]
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
Farmgirl Sister #6227 |
Edited by - SlowQueen on Feb 25 2015 5:31:11 PM |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2015 : 11:47:45 AM
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SlowQueen, yay!
Daizy, of course you can join us!
Anyone else want in on this swap or should we just move forward with the small group we have now?
:)
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
725 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2015 : 1:03:33 PM
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Okay! Count me in! I make soaps and sell them too. Would love to try others soaps!It is cured and ready to go!
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2015 : 5:24:18 PM
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6 of us have replied here so far. Should we wait a bit longer for the 9 we were hoping for or should we just move forward with the 6 of us? I am fine either way!
:)
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2015 : 07:41:27 AM
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Maybe we could wait until Friday 3/6/15 and close sign up?
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
Farmgirl Sister #6227 |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2015 : 08:41:06 AM
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Ok, gals. Let's get this swap started!!!! 
I need you all to please send me an email with your address so that I can send out a distribution list to all participants privately. Once I hear back from everyone, I will share the list and we can start mailing out our soaps!
Tucks not necessary for this swap as it will just be nice to exchange some homemade soap! Please do remember to include a description of your soap (ex: goat's milk soap with lavender essential oil).
hugs,
Rachell
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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cntybuff
True Blue Farmgirl
79 Posts
Beth
Colusa
California
79 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2015 : 6:34:32 PM
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ok silly question what is a Tucks?
Thanks,
Beth
Beth
Farmgirl Sister #2591
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
Posted - Mar 16 2015 : 09:33:47 AM
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Tucks are any little extras you want to tuck in with your swaps when you do them. I don't think we need to worry about any tucks for this swap as the homemade swap will be nice enough in itself!
https://www.facebook.com/ProgressiveHomemaker?ref=bookmarks Homemaking is not just for conservatives anymore!
So progressive, I'm old-fashioned!
Life's short. Make today count. |
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2015 : 07:25:40 AM
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Just checking in to see how the swap is coming along (also to remind myself that I need to save some bars for mailing) =)
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
Farmgirl Sister #6227 |
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ProgressiveHomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
218 Posts
Rachell
Mars Hill
NC
USA
218 Posts |
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SlowQueen
True Blue Farmgirl
59 Posts
Gina
West Palm Beach
Florida
USA
59 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2015 : 11:00:36 AM
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Aww Rachel, please take lots of rest and feel better soon! This flu that's going around is a real bad one. <3 Sending hugs <3
"If you think you're too small to make a difference in the world, try spending a night in a tent with a mosquito."
Farmgirl Sister #6227 |
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modernpioneermama76
Farmgirl in Training
40 Posts
Rebecca
Cavour
South Dakota
USA
40 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2015 : 5:23:35 PM
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I notice that I didn't get in on this in time. If you do it again sometime, I would love to join in.
Farm Families Forevermore
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Spring Homemade Soap Exchange! CLOSED
