The Kassel Family Project Life 365

The kids are headed back to the Dome, but this time they will be performing with the SEMO Marching Band as one of the exhibition bands for the Bands of America – St. Louis Super Regional!

For those who don’t know, John auditioned for the SEMO Marching Band and was accepted. For Andy and me, that means at least one more year of watching our kids march their hearts out on the same field. I have really missed that these last two years, and I cannot wait to see them in the same uniform again!

Congrats to SEMO Marching Band #120! I love watching you all perform!

I got a new slab mold and tried out new soaps as a result. This is “Lush Succulent.”

I took the succulents that I made in my succulent mold and placed them on top. The soap turns out as more square bars, which allows for this type of design.

I also decided to make a rainbow bar with a textured top from bubble wrap.

I love the way these turned out. I am not sure if I like the layers or the textured top more.

It was another fun day of creating soaps!

It was a long day at First Step Orientation, but it was a good day. We spent the day in several informational sessions while John attended several different sessions.

He is now registered for classes, and he is ready to go. Now, we wait to learn his housing assignment and then we get to buy for his dorm room.

We are in Cape Girardeau this weekend for John’s orientation. Tonight, we are hanging at the hotel with Laura.

When you have a crappy day, ride it away.

I had forgotten how much better things are on a bike…

Recently, I discovered that several suppliers that I use for soap also make lotion bases. It actually turns out to be slightly cheaper than what I was buying every month at Target. So, I decided to give it a try.

It was super easy. I heated the lotion base using 30-second bursts in the microwave. When it reached 120 degrees and was liquid, I added fragrance oil and stirred well. Then, I poured it into bottles. After the lotion returned to a solid state, I put on the bottle cap and added labels.

It was so easy and I am looking forward to trying these out!