Sept. 2024

Summer is winding down and we will be soon into holiday season. My neighbors across the street have already got their Halloween decorations up and I haven’t even started pulling my out yet. It is only September, so I think I still have plenty of time. Today I spent time wrapping the last soaps I had on my drying racks. Lots of room now to make some new batches. I won’t be able to make the Peddlers Faire in Squaw Valley this weekend. My grandson and his girlfriend are coming to spend the weekend and I’m looking forward to the visit.

I’ve been spending a lot of time out in the garden lately, getting ready for Fall and Winter and just cleaning up. I will be trimming some of the lavender and making room for some Safron Crocus. I’m really looking forward to using the Safron as a natural colorant. I understand both the flowers and the pistols can be used. If any of you have tried coloring soap with Safron, I would love to hear from you.

This recipe is very easy and it really works wonders. It not only makes your cuticles look and feel smooth but its very nourishing for your fingernails as well.

Cuticle/Nail oil

Ingredients:

3 tsp Olive oil (preferrably pumice)

1/2 tsp Avocado oil

1 tsp Jojoba oil

10 drops Vit E oil

12 drops lavender essential oil

12 drops rosemary essential oil

12 drops lemon essential oil

Blend all ingredients together and pour into your containers. I like to use roller bottles because they are so easy for applying the oil. You can use dropper bottles or even small jars a dip a q tip or clean finger in to apply. Whatever works for you.

Hope you enjoy this recipe. Until next-time.

Anna