Going Through Life One Blog Post at a Time
The tree service is here today to cut down the dead Ash tree in our front yard. They also cut up the Sycamore tree that fell and cut down split limbs from two Walnut trees in our backyard.
The front of our house looks so bare now!
When spring rolls around, we will put a new tree in its place. I am a bit sad though because I liked that Ash tree.
I am making soap again. This time, I used three new scents. This is “Warm Vanilla Sugar”, which is a copycat Bath and Body Works scent. Laura loves this scent, but I personally think it is probably better suited for candles. So, I will order more because Laura and I are going to try making candles over her Spring Break!
Then, I made Black Raspberry Vanilla, which smells completely yummy. I will definitely be using one of these bars.
This bar of soap will be called “Honey Bees and Poppy Seeds.” It is from a scent called Wildflower Breeze and it has actual poppy seeds embedded.
I also made Eucalyptus Lemon. I have made this scent before, but I am finally happy with the mold and color.
I wrapped up a long night of soap making by doing a second round of “By the Fireside”. This time I used less brown for the “wood” layer and more orange for the “fire” layer. I also added gold glitter to the fire layer. It looks so much like fire, and the scent is amazing.
Making soap makes me happy, but we cannot possibly use all this. So, maybe, I will do a small side hustle and sell some of it.
Andy and I drove Laura back to SEMO today because spring semester starts tomorrow. Have a great semester, Kid!
Laura was called out tonight at Order of the Arrow Winterfest for Vigil Honor.
This is the highest honor that you can achieve.
She will go through the Vigil Honor induction in late April, but she was very excited to be selected.
Congratulations, Laura!
Our 2026 calendars are finally here! This is the January page from the family calendar that I make for the grandparents, for Laura at school, and for the side of our refrigerator.
This is the January page from the easel calendars that I make for Andy’s and my desks.
I have been making these calendars since 2012, and the grandparents especially love them. I guess 2026 can really begin!
Making soap is always more fun with a friend! It gives me someone to talk through ideas, and it is fun being able to mix up the scents and colors. So, Amanda came over this evening, and we made four different kinds of soaps.
We had so much fun playing around, and this new soap called, “By the Fireside”, was inspired by a new scent that was delivered today. I love it!
Thanks for coming over, Amanda! It was fun creating with you!
