the tutorial provided by Pink Penguin
9 Nov 2010
2 Nov 2010
8 Jun 2010
Handmade Soap Recipe: Egg & Lemon Shampoo bar
28oz/792g olive oil
2 egg yolks
2oz/57g beeswax
2oz/57g creamed coconut
9.5oz/269g spring water
4oz/113g lye
2tbsp/30g lemon essential oil
1tsp/5g vitamin E oil
2 egg yolks
2oz/57g beeswax
2oz/57g creamed coconut
9.5oz/269g spring water
4oz/113g lye
2tbsp/30g lemon essential oil
1tsp/5g vitamin E oil
- Grease the mould. Set aside 1oz/28g of oilve oil and whisk this up with the egg yolks.
- Place the remaining olive oil, beewax and creamed coconut in pot.
- Add lye to water.
4 Jun 2010
1 Jun 2010
Handmade Soap Recipe: Baby Soap
227g/8oz vegetable fat
227g/8oz calendula-infused sweet almond oil
227g/8oz sunflower oil
227g/8oz white beeswax
312g/11oz spring water
142g/5oz lye
5g/1tsp carrot seed oil
The temperature: 49 - 60°C/120 - 140°F
Trace time: 90mins
Add the carrot seed oil and stir well when traced.
Leave to set for 24hrs or until the soap reaches a solid consistency. And leave to cure for 6 weeks.
The recipe is from Melinda Coss.
227g/8oz calendula-infused sweet almond oil
227g/8oz sunflower oil
227g/8oz white beeswax
312g/11oz spring water
142g/5oz lye
5g/1tsp carrot seed oil
The temperature: 49 - 60°C/120 - 140°F
Trace time: 90mins
Add the carrot seed oil and stir well when traced.
Leave to set for 24hrs or until the soap reaches a solid consistency. And leave to cure for 6 weeks.
The recipe is from Melinda Coss.
31 May 2010
Handmade Soap Recipe: Kitchen soap
30g/2 tbsp fresh coffee grounds
325g/11.5oz spring water
340g/12oz dripping/tallow
340g/12oz coconut oil
227g/8oz olive oil
142g/5oz sodium hydroxide/caustic soda/lye
1. Boil the water and pour it over the coffee. Stir it and leave it to cold.
2. Heat the oil until dissolved.
3. Add the lye to the coffee.
4.When the temperature is between 49-60°C, pour lye solution into the oil. Stir occasionally until reaches trace.
5. Pour immediately into the mould and cover with a towel.
The recipe is from Melinda Coss.
325g/11.5oz spring water
340g/12oz dripping/tallow
340g/12oz coconut oil
227g/8oz olive oil
142g/5oz sodium hydroxide/caustic soda/lye
1. Boil the water and pour it over the coffee. Stir it and leave it to cold.
2. Heat the oil until dissolved.
3. Add the lye to the coffee.
4.When the temperature is between 49-60°C, pour lye solution into the oil. Stir occasionally until reaches trace.
5. Pour immediately into the mould and cover with a towel.
The recipe is from Melinda Coss.
26 May 2010
Organic Baby Skin Care
Nappy rash: 3 drops chamomile oil + 30ml (6 teaspoons) almond oil.
Nappy cream: Red clover is a natural anti-inflammatory and an ingredient to look for.
Skin rash: Trean it with calendula cream.
Shampoo: Chamomile oil is gentle for baby hair.
Nappy cream: Red clover is a natural anti-inflammatory and an ingredient to look for.
Skin rash: Trean it with calendula cream.
Shampoo: Chamomile oil is gentle for baby hair.
24 May 2010
6 May 2010
Hard Clam
Clams provide high-quality protein and have a high level of amino acids. Rich in minerals and calcium, clams are particularly good for women as they are low in calories and help to maintain healthy skin.
The clam in the picture above is the one I can find in the UK or Europe. I do miss a slightly different one from my hometown which accompanied me for 30 years.
4 May 2010
3 May 2010
Sewing Tutorials Found
I found two sewing tutorials today and will try to make them later.
from Ptitsy Moloko
from Au Fil Rouge
5 Apr 2010
John Xfactor's Advice of Google Adsense
... My Adsense income has almost tripled to date, reaching well
into the $300+ earnings each day.
Some Lessons Learned:
1) I have seen the light in terms of making more sites instead of
focusing on 1 big one. My health site still does well on its own,
around $100 or so daily, but it takes more maintenance than
my new strategy to go specific with keywords and niche markets.
2) I now focus EVERY website on products that can be found at
Amazon, E-bay, Wal-Mart, etc. This is probably the reason why my
income has exploded. I had no idea just how much open markets
there are in these products.
3) I now shoot only for keywords that I know can get in the top
spots for Google but with enough searches to make money.
4) Some of my most stable earners are sites with less than 30
pages.
5) I now work on 4-5 sites at a time, getting each ranked and earning
natural search engine clicks within a week.
6) Some of my sites only have 1 page of content, yet remain earning
$2 to $3 daily without any upkeep.
7) My content is always about product descriptions.
8) I still use article marketing exclusively, but do not worry about
keywords, nor do I care if my article ranks.
9) Some of my sites rank in the top 5 positions of Google, make money,
and I did no backlinking.
10) I have changed up my template that now gets 50% CTR at times,
often reaching the 75% mark (mainly due to using product-only niches).
http://www.warriorforum.com/adsense-ppc-seo-discussion-forum/95891-6-months-later-300-daily-w-adsense-lessons-learned.html#gBVnqdTH7ZxRq7t3
into the $300+ earnings each day.
Some Lessons Learned:
1) I have seen the light in terms of making more sites instead of
focusing on 1 big one. My health site still does well on its own,
around $100 or so daily, but it takes more maintenance than
my new strategy to go specific with keywords and niche markets.
2) I now focus EVERY website on products that can be found at
Amazon, E-bay, Wal-Mart, etc. This is probably the reason why my
income has exploded. I had no idea just how much open markets
there are in these products.
3) I now shoot only for keywords that I know can get in the top
spots for Google but with enough searches to make money.
4) Some of my most stable earners are sites with less than 30
pages.
5) I now work on 4-5 sites at a time, getting each ranked and earning
natural search engine clicks within a week.
6) Some of my sites only have 1 page of content, yet remain earning
$2 to $3 daily without any upkeep.
7) My content is always about product descriptions.
8) I still use article marketing exclusively, but do not worry about
keywords, nor do I care if my article ranks.
9) Some of my sites rank in the top 5 positions of Google, make money,
and I did no backlinking.
10) I have changed up my template that now gets 50% CTR at times,
often reaching the 75% mark (mainly due to using product-only niches).
http://www.warriorforum.com/adsense-ppc-seo-discussion-forum/95891-6-months-later-300-daily-w-adsense-lessons-learned.html#gBVnqdTH7ZxRq7t3
23 Mar 2010
Gardening with Wildflower
Invasive plants to avoid
Austrailian swamp stonecrop(Crassula helmsii)
curly waterweed(Lagarosiphon major)
Floating pennywort(Hydrocotyle ranunculoides)
Green seafingers)Codium fragile)
Parrot's feather(myriophyllum aquaticum)
Water fern(azolla filiculoides)
Easy-Care Favorites
http://www.gardeners.com/Growing-Wildflowers/5023,default,pg.html
The following varieties are widely adapted, reliable performers that are not terribly fussy about soil type. All require at least a half day of sun:
Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus)
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)
Lance Leaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)
Catchfly (Silene armeria)
Annual Baby's Breath (Gypsophilia elegans)
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus)
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta 'Gloriosa')
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)
Toadflax (Linaria maroccana)
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis)
Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 'Maximum')
20 Mar 2010
Homemade Fabric Conditioner
1 cup washing soda
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
a few drops of essential oil(lavender, lemon, cedarwood, or geranium)
Store in a crew-top bottle, and use like commercial conditoner.
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
a few drops of essential oil(lavender, lemon, cedarwood, or geranium)
Store in a crew-top bottle, and use like commercial conditoner.
19 Mar 2010
Gingko Nuts
Gingko nuts are hight in sugar, fat and protein but, unusually for nuts, are also rich in VB, VC and carotene. The are known to be effective in lowering blood pressure, and have energising and aphodisiac qualities. More unusually, toasted gingko nuts are given to people suffering from and over-active bladder and children with bed-wetting problems.
18 Mar 2010
HOW TO PROPAGATE LAVENDER
Propagate Lavender By Cuttings
Cuttings are the easiest method and the chances of success are high. In addition, you are guaranteed that the new plant will be exactly the same as the parent plant.
The best method is to take a heel cutting in spring. This can also be done in autumn but the cutting will take longer to root. First fill the a pot(s) by filling with a sandy compost. Water it so the soil is damp but not dripping.
To take a heel cutting, identify a healthy looking shoot which is about 10cm (4in) long and pull it down and away from the main stem. You will end up with a shoot which has a "heel" of the main stem at its base. If the heel is a bit to long then trim it up a bit with a sharp knife.
Dip the "heel" in hormone rooting powder or solution, make a small hole in the compost with a pencil and place the cutting in the soil with the "heel" lowermost. About 3cm (1in) of the cutting should be below the soil. Gently firm the soil down around the cutting. Keep the cuttings in a light airy position out of direct sunlight keeping the soil just moist.
The lavender should show some signs of growth around 4 to 6 weeks later. If it outgrows the pot, pot into a larger one. The rooted cutting can be planted in its final position in early autumn.
Propagate Lavender By Seed
Lavender will not grow true to the parent type when grown from seed. For this reason we do not recommend this method of propagation.
In autumn when the seeds are ripe (they should be dry and black), collect them and place them in a compost filled pot (see cuttings above) and a very thin layer of compost scattered over them. Place them in a well-ventilated, warm and dark position. The seeds will take about six weeks to emerge. Then treat them as cuttings and plant in their final positions the next autumn.
Propagate Lavender By Layering
In early autumn select a long stem and gently bend it down to ground level. Peg it onto ground with a hoop shaped piece of wire and cover with 3cm (1in) of soil. The layer will produce growth the next spring. When this has happened, sever the stem from the parent plant and pot into soil as described for heel cuttings.
Transplant into its final position in early autumn. The plant will be an exact replica of the parent and the chances of success are high.
http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/plantfinder/lavender_4.asp
Cuttings are the easiest method and the chances of success are high. In addition, you are guaranteed that the new plant will be exactly the same as the parent plant.
The best method is to take a heel cutting in spring. This can also be done in autumn but the cutting will take longer to root. First fill the a pot(s) by filling with a sandy compost. Water it so the soil is damp but not dripping.
To take a heel cutting, identify a healthy looking shoot which is about 10cm (4in) long and pull it down and away from the main stem. You will end up with a shoot which has a "heel" of the main stem at its base. If the heel is a bit to long then trim it up a bit with a sharp knife.
Dip the "heel" in hormone rooting powder or solution, make a small hole in the compost with a pencil and place the cutting in the soil with the "heel" lowermost. About 3cm (1in) of the cutting should be below the soil. Gently firm the soil down around the cutting. Keep the cuttings in a light airy position out of direct sunlight keeping the soil just moist.
The lavender should show some signs of growth around 4 to 6 weeks later. If it outgrows the pot, pot into a larger one. The rooted cutting can be planted in its final position in early autumn.
Propagate Lavender By Seed
Lavender will not grow true to the parent type when grown from seed. For this reason we do not recommend this method of propagation.
In autumn when the seeds are ripe (they should be dry and black), collect them and place them in a compost filled pot (see cuttings above) and a very thin layer of compost scattered over them. Place them in a well-ventilated, warm and dark position. The seeds will take about six weeks to emerge. Then treat them as cuttings and plant in their final positions the next autumn.
Propagate Lavender By Layering
In early autumn select a long stem and gently bend it down to ground level. Peg it onto ground with a hoop shaped piece of wire and cover with 3cm (1in) of soil. The layer will produce growth the next spring. When this has happened, sever the stem from the parent plant and pot into soil as described for heel cuttings.
Transplant into its final position in early autumn. The plant will be an exact replica of the parent and the chances of success are high.
http://www.gardenaction.co.uk/plantfinder/lavender_4.asp
16 Mar 2010
French Alps Holiday Info - Les Fontaines Holiday Park
We have booked a holiday in the summer. Now I would like to collect some info for the holiday.
Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class parc, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery.
Local Area
Walibi Park
In a theme park situated in the heart of nature, discover a cocktail of emotion. More than 30 attractions, spectacles and exclusive animations for all the family.
Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex
At the foot of the Bauges mountains between the 'Collar de Temie' and the 'Tooth of Idiots' there is a network of galleries of which 250m is accessible. A 40 min guided underground tour is available.
Les Jardins Secrets
Off the beaten track in the pleasant countryside of Haute-Savoie, between Annecy, Aix Les Bains and Geneva. They are amongst the unmissable sights to visit. Each one of the Gardens has its own identity and originality.
Aquarium du Lac du Bourget
At the edge of the largest natural lake in France, come and discover 50 fresh water fish species, a diorama about water birds, a theme show and finally an audio-visual photomontage about the surroundings of the lake.
Chateau de Menthon St Bernard
Dominates the Commune of Menthon at the edge of Annecy lake. The Chateau is inhabited by the family of Menthon. Contains a splendid library and old manuscripts. Guided tours of the chateau are available.
Chateau de Montrottier
The medieval castle of Montrottier is located ten minutes away from Annecy.This castle perched on a hill contains vast collections of weapons, earthenware, tapestries, pieces of furniture as well as a collection from the Far East. There are approved guided tours usually in French but English can be arranged.
Beautifully situated just a few minutes from Lake Annecy, Les Fontaines is a truly first class parc, enjoying a magnificent setting amidst some of the French Alps most stunning scenery.
Local Area
Walibi Park
In a theme park situated in the heart of nature, discover a cocktail of emotion. More than 30 attractions, spectacles and exclusive animations for all the family.
Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex
At the foot of the Bauges mountains between the 'Collar de Temie' and the 'Tooth of Idiots' there is a network of galleries of which 250m is accessible. A 40 min guided underground tour is available.
Les Jardins Secrets
Off the beaten track in the pleasant countryside of Haute-Savoie, between Annecy, Aix Les Bains and Geneva. They are amongst the unmissable sights to visit. Each one of the Gardens has its own identity and originality.
Aquarium du Lac du Bourget
At the edge of the largest natural lake in France, come and discover 50 fresh water fish species, a diorama about water birds, a theme show and finally an audio-visual photomontage about the surroundings of the lake.
Chateau de Menthon St Bernard
Dominates the Commune of Menthon at the edge of Annecy lake. The Chateau is inhabited by the family of Menthon. Contains a splendid library and old manuscripts. Guided tours of the chateau are available.
Chateau de Montrottier
The medieval castle of Montrottier is located ten minutes away from Annecy.This castle perched on a hill contains vast collections of weapons, earthenware, tapestries, pieces of furniture as well as a collection from the Far East. There are approved guided tours usually in French but English can be arranged.
15 Mar 2010
How to Clean Microwaves
Mix 115ml water with 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a bowl. Place the mixture in the microwave, turn to High (100% power), and run for 2 ins. Remove the bowl and wipe the oven clean.
14 Mar 2010
Organic Method to Remove Mould & Mildew
- Spary with neat white vinegar, leave for 30 mins, then wipe off.
- Dry portable items in the sun after treating.
- Borax prevents mould and milew from developing.
- 50g(2oz) borax
- 300ml white vinegar
12 Mar 2010
Handmade Shampoo Bar Recipe
http://www.zimbio.com/Make+Your+Own+Handmade+Soaps,+Shampoos,+Bath+and+Body+Products/articles/214/Best+Shampoo+Bar+Recipe
* 2 oz Castor Oil
* 2 oz Jojoba Oil
* 8 oz Soybean Oil
* 12 oz Distilled Water
* 8 oz Coconut Oil
* 12 oz Olive Oil
* 4.3 oz NaOH (Lye)
Measure Oils and put in crock. Turn on low. Measure water and lye. Mix outside. Put lye water mix in crock, bring to trace and let cook 30 minutes, stirring a couple times. Then stir down, cook another 15-30 minutes (coconut oil makes this thing cook faster than I thought before)and constantly stir.
* 2 oz Castor Oil
* 2 oz Jojoba Oil
* 8 oz Soybean Oil
* 12 oz Distilled Water
* 8 oz Coconut Oil
* 12 oz Olive Oil
* 4.3 oz NaOH (Lye)
Measure Oils and put in crock. Turn on low. Measure water and lye. Mix outside. Put lye water mix in crock, bring to trace and let cook 30 minutes, stirring a couple times. Then stir down, cook another 15-30 minutes (coconut oil makes this thing cook faster than I thought before)and constantly stir.
11 Mar 2010
Handmade Soap Saponification Chart by Theresa Lott
The chart is from Theresa Lott: http://www.soapnaturally.org/calculator/index.html
Since the chart works by proportion it doesn't matter if you use ounces or grams. There is a regular column for those who need to know the exact amount of lye to use and wish to superfat what they wish, and a second column that shows a 5% superfat figure. I personally use the 5% superfat figures and do not hold any oils out to add at the end. All of my oils are added at the same time.
To use the chart in the "Input Oil" column put in how many ounces or grams of that particular oil you wish to use in your recipe. Then press enter on your keyboard. Work your way down the chart adding in all your oils. Once you are finished, scroll down to the bottom of the chart. You can add in any extra ingredients, recipe notes, etc in the Extra Ingredients section. I would then recommend printing out the chart. Also do a FILE and SAVEAS on your computer and give this recipe a file name. If you keep one blank chart you can use it over and over again for the creation of new recipes.
Decide which column you wish to use, either the Regular Soap or the 5% superfat soap. Then use the amount of lye and water at the bottom of that column in your recipe.
9 Mar 2010
How to Create Horizontal Navigation Menu
I found a great blog to show how to edit the blogger layout. I have tried and worked great.
http://www.blogger-templates-layouts-tutorial.co.cc/blogger-add-horizontal-navigation-menu-under-header.html
http://www.blogger-templates-layouts-tutorial.co.cc/blogger-add-horizontal-navigation-menu-under-header.html
31 Jan 2010
The Orchid Growing Keikis
Keikis: the Hamaiian word for babies, and they can be used for propagation.
Leave the keiki until the roots are about 1 inch/2.5cm long. It should be cut from the mother plant and plated in a small pot filled with a fine bark mix. Spread out the roots and do not plant too deeply. Water carefully and place in a progator or transparent plastic bag. Repot next season. Flowers shoud appear in 2 or 3 years.
Leave the keiki until the roots are about 1 inch/2.5cm long. It should be cut from the mother plant and plated in a small pot filled with a fine bark mix. Spread out the roots and do not plant too deeply. Water carefully and place in a progator or transparent plastic bag. Repot next season. Flowers shoud appear in 2 or 3 years.
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