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I have been out of home made soap for a while and my skin can definitely tell it! When I use the soap I make at home, I do not have to use lotion. For the past 2 months, I have had to use lotion and my skin is still dry! I have been wanting to try making hot process soap for a while.  Around 7:30 tonight, I guess I finally found the motivation. I drug out the box of soap making supplies and just like that--it happened. Well, at this point I suppose it has happened. I'll know more tomorrow. The trickiest part was guessing when to pour it. I looked at pictures and read, comparing my crockpot of soap to those who took the time to document their efforts online. I hope it turns out, if so, this is definitely going to be my preferred method--it was much easier to me and the fact it doesn't have to sit for weeks to cure is an added bonus! Here is a picture of it after I poured it into the mold. I added some lemon and lime essential oils (it was the only 2 I had in the house) and some

December 2, 2016 Again, I really encourage you to do this if you homeschool! We have learned so much from these so far! I am already anticipating the next one in January! Just remember to keep your group limited to a small size so that it isn't too intrusive for the business. Our first stop was CSA (Central Service Association). Prior to today, I had no clue what they did. Basically, they do the billing/collecting/processing for utility companies such as TEPA, Tupelo Lights/Water, etc. They talked to us about so many things: from computer programing/coding, servers, homeland security/terror threats, operating an entire operation from one's home... Here they are-about to enter the "secure" area. They were excited they had to wear visitor badges! Have you ever wondered what a half million dollar computer looked like? Add to that the $750,000 for the software to operate it...and top that off with the fact it is no longer going to be used! Technology is defini