tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:20:03 +0000ReadingLavender HoneyGoat MIlk SoapBestselling SoapLavender PearLip BalmSoapRuby Throated HummingbirdHandmade Goat Milk SoapFavorite SoapCitronellasale soaphummingbirdWordless WednesdaybuttermilkSarsaparilla Goatgoat milk lotionnatural soapgoat milk creamOsmanthusGritsDecadenceLavenderHoney SoapLearningsoapmakingdead sea soapOatmeal Soapsea kelphandmade soapsSkin CreamsHoliday scheduleCoconut SoapMen's SoapCountry Scents Milk SoapButterfliesHummingbirdssoap orderssoap ballsSoap Makingcurrent processing timePH of Handmade Soapyorkshire terrierHandmade SoapBlogPatchouli soapGoatsLiquid SoapWhere soap is the main topic of discussion.http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/noreply@blogger.com (Lori)Blogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-3340252341113338087Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:00 +00002012-01-26T15:56:20.522-06:00 If you have been missing some of your favorites, never fear, they will be back soon!  Which ones?  Chamomile Honey, Flower Patch, Gardenia, Strawberry, Pineapple, Camellia, and Cherry Blossom.  What better soap to have around on a rainy day than Cherry Blossom and Flower Patch, to remind us that Spring is right around the corner?  That is, if the Groundhog cooperates, but I don't believe that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/gKvSTAWmYUE/now-for-old-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2012/01/now-for-old-stuff.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-2695124210902353054Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-01-19T16:21:12.362-06:00Good Morning!  Gnomes, Pale Ale, and Oatmeal Stout are new so far.  The Gnomes are for washing up - they contain scrubby cornmeal and may be scented in a variety of ways.  Pale Ale is a light beer soap and Oatmeal Stout is a dark beer soap and is a new version of the soap Oakmoss that we have carried for many years.  The difference is that it now has Oatmeal flour and dark beer.  Both of these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/ZFffSmqqJkc/new-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2012/01/new-stuff.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-1165080650331102394Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:41:00 +00002012-01-01T10:41:47.570-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/6T2xwj93xoo/happy-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2012/01/happy-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-3932128228245496624Sun, 25 Dec 2011 19:19:00 +00002011-12-25T13:19:06.962-06:00Recipe for Tiger Butter: 1 lb white bark or almond bark, 1 jar peanut butter, crunchy or smooth, 1 pound semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips. Place bark and peanut butter in double boiler on low heat and stir until melted. Melt chocolate chips (I did it in the microwave on 30 second bursts, stirring in between). Cover 2 cookie sheets with wax or parchment paper. Pour half of peanut butter mixture http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/vdY5nfyaxVw/merry-christmas-and-recipe-for-tiger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/12/merry-christmas-and-recipe-for-tiger.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-4778951470799214766Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:16:00 +00002011-12-17T15:16:45.692-06:00Here are the results of the bestselling soap for the last 3 months of 2011! 1.  Lavender Honey 2.  Berries & Cream 3.  Oatmeal, Milk & Honey 4.  Dead Sea Mud 5.  Man Spice 6.  Honey Spice 7.  Belle's Goat Milk Lotion (ok, not soap) 8.  English Garden 9.  Green Goddess 10.  Georgia Peach 11.  Almond Croissant 12.  Decadence 13.  LulaBelle Bodacious Body Butter (again, not soap) 14.  Calendula 15.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/rL4XS10nggY/last-quarter-bestsellers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/12/last-quarter-bestsellers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-3741076089794060285Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:56:00 +00002011-12-10T17:56:29.863-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/VjWlz1zAK6Y/duck-song.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/12/duck-song.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-1239013176790139702Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:36:00 +00002011-11-20T10:36:08.615-06:00Friday, November 25th is the last day to order for Christmas delievery.  After that, it is not guaranteed, although we will make every effort to get it out in time for Christmas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/SuCIJfHbz6c/christmas-ordering.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/11/christmas-ordering.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-7250481273038970523Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:15:00 +00002011-11-09T21:31:03.669-06:00Liquid SoapLip BalmIn spite of being very busy, this is always the time that I start feeling more creative and have a desire to do something fun, I guess to relieve the stress. Goat Milk Liquid Soap Liquid Soap was recently added and it's about time!  I had been talking about it for months.  I am getting good feedback on it.  There's not much to it and probably, that's the real beauty of it.  It is a simple http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/jKOERIxiI_4/fluff-and-stuff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/11/fluff-and-stuff.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-7442958539641627013Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:59:00 +00002011-10-25T18:59:57.191-05:00Bestselling SoapI'm a bit behind for the quarter as I was very nicely reminded today.  I like to go back and see what's been selling.  This list is compiled from online orders only and does not reflect exactly what everyone has been getting, but it comes close.  Does that make any sense at all?  So, without further rambling, here are the most recent top 20 bestselling soaps: 1.   Lavender Honey 2.   Dead Sea http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/njhp2jGdYXY/best-sellers-lately.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/10/best-sellers-lately.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-5626808291594876015Sat, 20 Aug 2011 17:36:00 +00002011-08-20T12:36:35.592-05:00Our DNA contains 3 receptor genes for vision and 5 for taste, smell has 350 odor-receptor genes, suggesting that nature designed us to be not only more receptive to scent but more affected by it as well. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/sGAED37dRaU/another-olfactory-fact.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/08/another-olfactory-fact.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-6630868889167924688Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:21:00 +00002011-08-06T18:21:11.674-05:00Handmade Soap Circa 1900 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/5Mu9E_kzikg/then-and-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/08/then-and-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-4914147451250059473Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:17:00 +00002011-08-02T16:17:19.773-05:00 An astounding 75% of the emotions we feel are generated by the smells we encounter!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/KYBTy0a2vhU/olfactory-facts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/08/olfactory-facts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-1366020363025561626Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +00002011-12-01T08:41:40.521-06:00I do not have an iphone or a Blackberry.  I also do not have a laptop and have to share my computer with the entire family!  One day, I know I'll have more gadgets, it's just inevitable.  In the meantime, I make sure that my kids have the gadgets!  But, Blogger has them and I had fun with their polling gadget.  Liquid soap is coming next and eventually, Green Goddess, although, I might change thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/QSD3VBdvT5Q/blogger-polling-gadget.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/07/blogger-polling-gadget.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-6347081449721128624Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:17:00 +00002011-06-30T17:17:22.536-05:00Eat lots of hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie, and homemade ice cream!  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/vCXTra6NRuk/happy-4th-of-july-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/06/happy-4th-of-july-weekend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-4225525358031038500Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:27:00 +00002011-06-19T08:27:20.400-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/hEE0VOZe8fI/happy-fathers-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/06/happy-fathers-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-8687970293057331467Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:13:00 +00002011-06-02T16:13:17.662-05:00LavenderTo most people, lavender is familiar as a name and a scent.  But lavender has a long and colorful history and as one of the essential oils is truly useful in many ways.  Did you know that lavender can be used as a cleanser around the home?  It can also be applied to wounds and is one of the few oils that is safe for children.  There are different types of lavender and not all are true lavendershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/63WHbVWY7aM/lavender-sweet-lavender.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/06/lavender-sweet-lavender.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-7135682987533189667Mon, 30 May 2011 14:17:00 +00002011-05-30T09:17:48.792-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/YOh4aZzfmFo/memorial-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/05/memorial-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-6746391227182994337Thu, 19 May 2011 19:51:00 +00002011-05-19T14:51:02.506-05:00Join me on Facebook!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/TfK-YscOctc/country-scents-facebook-page.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/05/country-scents-facebook-page.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-1557719160864016014Sat, 07 May 2011 20:10:00 +00002011-05-07T15:10:20.191-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/bsdIIz7Dk9Q/video-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/05/video-library.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-9133492669837408470Sat, 07 May 2011 15:35:00 +00002011-05-07T10:35:57.607-05:00More specifically, liquid goat milk soap!  I couldn't help it, I'm back making it.  This time is different though...I can make water resistant labels, I have made a very thick gel soap and I've gotten really positive feedback, so I feel like this is a good move.  It is very different from making bar soap, but much more forgiving!  We all need a little forgiveness, I guess.  Comments, questions?  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/cgdLeK9nSDA/liquid-soap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/05/liquid-soap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-3935348096297203305Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +00002011-04-30T11:52:32.915-05:00After the tornadoes on Wednesday and the devastation here in Alabama, I have had a few folks wondering if myself and my family were ok and the answer is yes, we were spared.  It missed us somehow.  It was a monster storm and so please pray for all of those affected and the long road ahead.  For the latest local news, go to http://www.myfoxal.com/http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/nTcsLUsZqS8/just-fyi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/04/just-fyi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-8189558635815694722Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:27:00 +00002011-04-24T15:27:31.009-05:00Handmade soap made with milk is somewhat different than regular handmade soap made without milk.  It retains the lipids and proteins that are contained in the milk as well as the additional fat content.  In humid weather, it tends to sweat, even when it is inside.  I know this because I live in the South and it is so humid here, especially in the summer.  On rainy days, I have pulled out a bar ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/w-ey9V7plSE/taking-care-of-handmade-goat-milk-soap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/04/taking-care-of-handmade-goat-milk-soap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8667401903384780877.post-1669734022080140092Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +00002011-04-08T13:30:50.139-05:00I admit, today has been unproductive.  I have gotten a few things done, but nothing nearly close to what I intended.  I was going to make soap this morning and I didn't.  I have much on my mind and for a while this morning, I kicked myself mentally over being unproductive.  But, as the day went on, I decided to use it as a breather.  Obviously, I needed one.  So, now, I feel ready for a very http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CountryScentsMilkSoapCompany/~3/dX6uyGaPK0I/what-to-do-with-unproductive-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lori)0http://www.countryscentsmilksoap.net/2011/04/what-to-do-with-unproductive-day.html