Fighting the February Funk - Day 3


Soapmaking. Well, actually the melt & pour variety. It's much safer for little ones than using lye. And quicker, too.

Each child picked his/her own scent, coloring, and bug/lizard/butterfly for his/her own bar of soap. (We have green apple, strawberry, coconut, and strawberry-green apple. My hands smell yummy. No one wanted eucalyptus or the other scents I have.)
They are anxiously awaiting for their bars to cool and harden.

Did I mention it's a snow day? I may be sending S.O.S. signals today!

Comments

Karyn said…
How sweet is that picture????? Good luck today!!
10:33 AM EST
Anonymous said…
That last picture is priceless!
Good luck today.
10:38 AM EST
Anonymous said…
so cute! how fun that they put a little trinket in there!

you are going to have very clean kids.
10:48 AM EST
laura capello said…
time to pop the popcorn and get out the movie stash.
10:48 AM EST
beki said…
That looks like fun!
11:18 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Good luck with that snow day! If all else fails, they can take baths with their new soap!
1:30 PM EST
Anonymous said…
Oh,these would be so fun to do. Thanks for the great ideas!!!
3:19 PM EST
Randi said…
You little group of soap makers is adorable!
4:12 PM EST
Anonymous said…
I don't know how you do it sweet momma! :)
That looks fun and I love the group photo....Are they all going to use their own soap in their baths?
fun.
4:33 PM EST
Joanna said…
What a good mama you are! Love the picture of your cute kids.
1:43 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Wow, 6 kids and you had time to make soap. I am impressed. I have two and always groan when they ask if we can make some. I have no excuse, tomorrow we too shall make soap!
2:18 AM EST
Anonymous said…
Look at those soaps! What fun! Is everyone feeling better? I forgot to mention in my last comment that I got a horrible stomach virus after visiting the ER a few years ago. I'm glad they have emergency rooms, but they are germ farms!
2:07 PM EST
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