by Ivory Soap | Oct 30, 2013 | Body Care, Household
I have been in love with the smell of Ivory Soap since college, so no matter how hard I try, I just can’t quit loving it, even in favor of something I make myself. So, for body and laundry, I still buy it rather than using my own homemade version. For GIFTS,...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 28, 2013 | Cleaning Products, Household
After years of DIY, I have to admit, that when it comes to laundry, I’m only half committed to DIY. Once every six months I mix up a TON of powder and use it until it’s gone. But until I get in the mood to make it again, I pick up the Tandil while...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 23, 2013 | Crafts, Crochet
I haven’t done one of these in a while, so here’s a new washcloth pattern. Before we get started, here’s a close up of the pattern stitch: Double Lace Washcloth ch 30 Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook. Dc to the end. Row 2: ch 3 , turn, *skip 2 dc,...
by Daisy | Oct 21, 2013 | Garden, Plants & Uses
My master gardener training this year included sessions at the Memphis Botanic Gardens led by garden employees/experts. At the end of a tour of the new herb garden, the leader shared her favorite if-she-could-only-have-one herb: tulsi, or sacred basil. Back home, with...
by Ivory Soap | Oct 17, 2013 | Crafts, Crochet
This post is in no way to intended to replace a crochet book, however, after teaching several folks to crochet, I’ve run up on a few things that are often missing from the print lessons. The main issue is the GRIP in the left hand (these are right handed...
