mood milk

FACEBOOK BOUTIQUE - SLATHERS

2010-08-02T09:13:00.000-04:00

There have been some requests for Oil Slathers so I posted a few in the Facebook Shop! I'm waiting on an ingredient shipment and, at the moment, there are only a couple bottles of each scent in stock. Oil Slathers are "sans-junk" mixtures of Grapeseed, Organic Sunflower, Avocado and Jojoba Oils with added Vitamin E. Designed for after you shower and before you towel off. Simply apply a small

FACEBOOK BOUTIQUE - LOTIONS!

2010-07-15T18:07:00.000-04:00

I'm super excited about the launch of our new Facebook Boutique last night! This shop will feature select items and special discounts exclusively for Mood Milk Facebook friends. Just click the SHOP NOW tab at the top of our Facebook page. If you're not our friend yet, what the heck are you waiting for?!?! Just added to the boutique ... Lotions! Soaps and Bath Salts are also currently up for

3 BROTHERS GROCERY & DELI

2010-04-03T12:52:00.001-04:00

I'm very happy to announce that mood milk products will be available for purchase at 3 Brothers Grocery & Deli in Hoboken, NJ.(@ 11th & Park) next week! The display is nearly finished ... just a few labels to print and bags of bath salts to fill. So, if you're in the hood, stop by, say hello to Blanca (the wonderful store owner)and snag yourself some of the first mood milk products on the

LADY (or LORD) OF THE SHOWER!

2010-03-11T10:05:00.002-05:00

A royal vegetable oil soap scented with a powerful and uplifting blend of French Rosemary Oil, Champagne Fragrance, and Ylang - Ylang Oil. Topped off with a dusting of dried rosemary herbs. Appoint yourself Lady or Lord of your shower and indulge in your kingdom (ha!).

LITTLE BITS-O-PROGRESS

2010-03-06T10:16:00.004-05:00

The mood milk website is under way ... www.MoodMilk.com! This morning I posted the place holder that will be up until the boutique opens. It's not much to look at just yet, but, exciting things are in the making on the back end. I can't wait for the shop to go live! < mood:impatient >

ANOTHER NEW BREW!

2010-03-04T17:17:00.001-05:00

>SCENT No.004 >MOOD: PLAYFUL Another batch of vegetable oil soap scented with a playful blend of Litsea Cubeba, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, and Cedarwood Essential Oils. It's also infused with an extra helping of moisturizing Avocado Oil.

A FRESH BREW

2010-03-02T09:55:00.003-05:00

>SCENT No.003>MOOD: RELAXED A recent batch of vegetable oil soap scented with a relaxing blend of Lavender Population and Bergamot.

MAKING & NAMING & PACKAGING, OH MY!

2010-03-02T09:42:00.000-05:00

IMAGE FROM PAPAYA! ART - 2010 WEEKLY PLANNER Pheeew! Happy to finally have found the time to blog! I've been working my sweet petunia off over here to get things ready for Mood Milk's grand opening! Along with the natural vegetable oil soaps I'm planning to offer a few other items: > bath bombs> bubble baths> shave cream> lotions> body spritz > lip balms> candles> room spritz Making, testing, and

PROFILE: ROSEHIP

2010-02-22T11:47:00.002-05:00

Botanical Name: Rosa Rubiginosa Skin Benefits: Rosehip Oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids and is known to help treat dry, irritated, weathered skin. It is also suitable for treating burns, sunburns, scars, and stretch marks. Absorption: Rosehip Oil is quickly absorbed by the skin and does not leave an oily feel. Scent: Rosehip has a soft floral scent which is a sweeter, more "

LATEST BREW

2010-02-18T15:19:00.001-05:00

>SCENT No.002 >MOOD: PEACEFUL Fresh out of the mold today came my favorite batch of soap yet! This batch was scented with an Essential Oil blend of Frankincense, Rosemary, Pink Grapefruit, and Hungarian Lavender. The aroma is amazing! When I first smelled it a vision of walking along a path lined with dew covered grass and crooked old trees popped into my head *sigh*. The scent is slightly

LOVE FOR JOJOBA OIL

2010-02-14T15:55:00.000-05:00

JOJOBA OIL (pronounced ho-ho-ba) is extracted from the seeds of Jojoba Trees. Even through it's commonly referred to as oil, the botanical extract is actually a liquid wax with a chemical make up similar to the oil naturally produced by human skin (sebum). It's believed that using Jojoba oil on skin can trick the skin into thinking it is producing enough sebum, thus balancing oil production.

MUNCHIES FOR OUR BRAINS

2010-02-08T18:40:00.000-05:00

"A tidbit a day keeps the doctor away"...okay, that might be pushing it but tidbits of new knowledge certainly can't hurt, so, I've been making an attempt to learn a little about all the possible soap ingredients and essential oils everyday. Tonight I had the thought that it might be nice to start posting informative profiles on all the possible ingredients here so we can learn about them

INTRODUCING MOOD MILK!

2010-02-04T19:52:00.002-05:00

I decided I really, REALLY like the name Mood Milk for my soap and I'm stickin' with it! So, welcome to the new Mood Milk Blog! I hope you'll take a second and read the previous posts (migrated here from a blog of a different name) to get an idea of how I arrived at this point. I've had a lot of fun this past month making my first few batches of homemade soap and, this week, I decided I'm

A NEW DIRECTION

2010-01-27T19:56:00.003-05:00

IMAGE FROM PAPAYA! ART - 2010 WEEKLY PLANNER After making my first couple batches of homemade soap it's pretty evident to me that I'm hooked. This is a great feeling because I started the new year with a resolution to find a hobby that I love. We're only one month into 2010 and I think I've already fulfilled my resolution. I've never before stuck with a New Year's resolution so I'm beyond

MAD ABOUT SOAPING

2010-01-26T20:27:00.059-05:00

I. can't. get. enough. I made another batch of soap last night! This second attempt went much smoother than Saturday night's first run. Once again, I can't wait to make my next brew. I'm mad I tell ya, MAD! I followed the same recipe as before but this time I used an essential oil blend of Rose hip & Jasmine for the scent and BrambleBerry.com's fuchsia coloring. I also tried my hand at making a

I'M HOOKED

2010-01-24T13:22:00.117-05:00

Oh my goodness, I wish I would have taken video of my first soap making experience. It was hilarious and so much fun! Ian and I were laughing the entire time. I'm only one day past making my first batch and I'm foaming at the mouth do it again. From my first attempt I learned I'm going to have to buy a few more supplies as well as some important lessons for next time: 1. Respect but don't

ZERO HOUR!

2010-01-23T16:30:00.027-05:00

The time has finally come for me to give soap making a try, tonight is the night. I can't believe how excited I am about this! Ian and I just finalized the recipe I'm going to use (check out my previous post, Lend Me Your Brain, for more about that.) We also set up all my ingredients and supplies in the kitchen. There's nothing more to do except dive in. So, here goes...*eeeeeeee*

LEND ME YOUR BRAIN

2010-01-23T13:04:00.003-05:00

Well blog, it looks like today may be the big day! After nearly a month of hunting and gathering I finally have all my soap making ingredients and supplies. The only thing I'm still lacking is a recipe. I encountered a number of recipes on my hunt for knowledge but every one of them incorporated additional, optional ingredients I don't have. They were also calculated for batches that make at

NEW LOVE ???

2010-01-22T19:32:00.004-05:00

After opening my packages the other night, like a seven year old on Christmas morning, I immediately decided to start reading my new book. I just finished the first of what I suspect will be many readings of The Natural Soap Book by Susan Miller Cavitch. What a great resource! This book has inspired in me a greater respect for the soap making process and 100% natural soap. I found the author's

SPECIAL DELIVERY

2010-01-20T22:53:00.001-05:00

I just arrived home from work and, OH JOY! My order from BrambleBerry.com is here! I would write more but I have two giant packages to dive into...

PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

2010-01-14T17:22:00.000-05:00

Still waiting on my order to be delivered. I checked the FedEx website and the tracker told me my package is in Portland, OR. Please FedEx, hurry across the country as quickly as you can!

GETTING CLOSER

2010-01-08T17:30:00.001-05:00

I'm one step closer to making my first batch of homemade soap. I'm so excited! I just submitted an order with BrambleBerry.com and faxed them a signed waiver so they can ship me the sodium hydroxide. I guess I'm going to have to sign and fax a waiver every time I order lye. This chemical thing is still a bit bothersome but I'm sure I'll get over it. I went a little nuts with the supplies and

THE HUNT IS ON!

2010-01-06T22:00:00.001-05:00

Holy information! I've been searching the net for how to make homemade soap and, I admit, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. There are a million different recipes and all the ones I've found thus far seem a tad too advanced for me, the novice. I'm even having a hard time finding exactly what tools and supplies I'm going to need. The few things I know for sure are that I'm going to be making

NEW YEAR + NEW ADVENTURE

2010-01-05T17:48:00.002-05:00

IMAGE FROM PAPAYA! ART -2010 WEEKLY PLANNER Here goes... It's 2010 so in honor of the new year and my insatiable hunger to find a hobby, I've resolved to start two new adventures: one, making homemade soap; and two, blogging about my soap making dabblings. How did this soap making idea come about? Well, to my surprise, my mom's wonderful friend, Terri, has apparently been making homemade