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Review of Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap Fresh and Lemongrass Scents

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Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap in Pure and Lemongrass Scents

I was excited to try out the Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap since it is free of dyes and alcohol free, along with a pleasant scent to it.

Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap is the perfect soap for getting your hands clean without any added dyes or alcohol.  I have always used Softsoap for washing my hands and with the added benefit of Softsoap in a foaming brand it's even better!  According to the manufacturer Softsoap Pure Foaming Hand Soap is a simple formula that is dye free, alcohol free, has 100% natural fragrance, and effectively cleans and purifies.  You can enjoy this soap in Fresh and Lemongrass scent.  

Foaming soap is great for cleaning hands because you can use just one pump to effectively wash your hand.  It lathers up quickly with a rich lather, is gentle on your hands and rinses off well leaving hands clean.   Both the Fresh and the Lemongrass have a light scent but it's not overwhelming and I really liked it.  Plus be hypoallergenic the soap is gentle on my sensitive hands.

It's also a great soap for when the kids or family come to visit because of it being dye free and a foaming soap the little ones are less likely to make a mess when they wash their hands. They also like the foaming soap better to wash with it just seems more fun to squirt it out of the bottle.  

Softsoap Pure is a clear soap which can easily be placed in the kitchen, bathroom or even in the shower.  I like the idea of using this soap during the gardening season when I come in from outdoor and have dirty hands.  Even though I wear garden gloves they don't alway protect 100%.  I can easily just squirt one pump of the Softsoap Pure foaming soap on my hands without worrying about the soap going everywhere else.

Another great thing is that when you are through washing

your hands there is no messy film residue left behind in your sink.  Since I have a white bathroom sink this makes it a big plus in my book. 

The fragrance in enjoyable and not powerful just a light scent and the best thing is my hands are clean.

In addition as a crafter I can easily be washing my hands several times a day while creating a project.  The Softsoap Foaming brand is gentle enough to use on a regular basis and does not dry out my skin.  It comes in a 8 fl. oz bottle and because with the Softsoap foaming soap a little goes a long way because you don't need to pump as much as liquid soap.

You can purchase Softsoap Pure Foaming soap in Lemongrass or Fresh scent at the following stores:

Available at mass retail, drug and grocery stores.

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It retails for around $2.50 but you can shop around and find it for less.

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I was given Softsoap Pure Foaming Soap to Review by Colgate-Palmolive for review purposes.  The opinions are purely my own. 

  Softsoap Pure Foaming Soap Fresh Scent

Softsoap Pure Foam Soap Lemongrass

How to Knit a Yoga Mat or Beach Mat Knitting Pattern

Sand and Sea Knitting Mat Pattern Download

This fun pattern is actually called a Beach mat that can easily be rolled up and carried to the beach with you.  Our thought is that if you use a really soft or durable yarn that it would make a great yoga mat as long as it is knitted correctly in order for it not to slip or slide on a surface.  If you do yoga in a carpet setting you shouldn't have any issues.  

First select your favorite colors of yarn to knit the mat with.
Note this pattern is now only available in the Magazine Download found Here...

Knit with approximately 872 yds of MC and 218 yds of CC of chunky-weight yarn at a gauge of 12 sts and 18 rows per 4" using a U.S. size 11/8mm 32" or 40" circular needle. Finished size is approximately 24" x 57".

You are knitting a rectangle and adding straps in order to roll up the mat and carry it with you.  The pattern can be downloaded

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This pattern can also be found in 

Creative Knitting Summer 2015  - Download

Namaste Yoga Bag - Knitting Pattern

Donna's Yoga Socks - Knitting Pattern

How to Upholster an Ottoman Step-by-Step

Learn How to Upholster an Ottoman Step-by-Step

When you begin a new project such as reupholstering furniture, start small and simple if you have never done a piece before.  While some projects will be easier than others a square or rectangular ottoman is one of the basic simple pieces you can easily create into a stunning new piece by reupholstering the stool. 

Before you get started make sure to have the proper tools and eye protection.

Measure your stool properly for fabric and use a durable fabric that will wear on a furniture piece.

Here are some of the tools you will need:

A Tack Hammer - One side of the hammer is flat and the other is slotted in order to remove tacks.

Webbing Stretcher - This will help stretch webbing and do other things for your furniture.

Tack Remover - You maybe able to use the end of the tack hammer but this tool can be helpful in small areas. 

Heavy Duty Staple Gun - This is a great tool for attaching fabric to furniture, cornice boards, and home decor projects. Also works well for drywall and furniture frames. 

Special Hand Sewing Needles - A basic assortments of sewing hand needles to do slip stitching and add finishing touches. 

Upholstery Pins - Round upholstery pins for holding heavy and multiple layers of fabric in place.

How to make a couch cover for custom decor

Sew & Play Animal Puzzle Balls Sewing Pattern Preview

Sew & Play Puzzle Balls Animals

The Animal puzzle balls featuring in Annie's Attic Sew & Play Puzzle Balls Animals are filled with a playtime of fun for kids of all ages!  There are 6 little pets with big personalities to make and play with for kids.   Make them with soft fleece fabric to make the animals durable for play. Each animal in this collection is artfully formed from rings that fit together like puzzle pieces, and the wedges and ridges make them easy for little hands to grasp. Designed by Abby Glassenberg, you can now stitch up a whole zoo of animals: an elephant, giraffe, dinosaur, bunny, bumblebee and lion. Each pattern has full instructions on how to make and create a delightful toy that will be cherished for many years to come!   The patterns are available in printed or PDF format to download as well as compatible with any e-reader you want to download them to. 

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How to Plan the Garden of Your Dreams the Perfect Garden Spot

Gardening is a great way to relax and enjoy your yard.  For some of us gardening comes naturally and for others it a fun learning process of trial and error each year.  I can tell you from experience that I was never much of a gardener until I got married and discovered the world of gardening in our own small yard. I pretty much thought you just mowed your lawn and trimmed the bushes and trees to keep it looking nice.  Until I discovered how you can easily make your back or front yard your own slice of paradise no matter what the size of your yard is.  I pretty much thought you just mowed your lawn and trimmed the bushes and trees to keep it looking nice.                                      

  Self Watering Pot

    Garden Plants from a few years ago.

A little background on our yard.  We have a small lot but make use of it with a few small trees and planting areas for perennials and annuals.  We place plants in the backyard and in the front yard.  We plant along our fence area, mailbox, around trees and in other areas. We also place containers filled with flowers and plants on our cement patio space in our backyard as well as a planter box filled with flowers on the fence.  Now, you don't have to do all of this to make your yard a peaceful getaway you can start with a few containers or pots and place them on your patio or other areas of the yard.

 A Container of Plants on our Patio

Steps to the Perfect Garden

1.  Plan your garden  - Walk around your yard and think about how you want to layout your garden.  Do you want low-maintenance plants or flowers and plants that attracts butterflies and bees?  Think about if you want to be able to change it around year after year and if you prefer perennials or annuals in certains spots.  Check to see which areas are shady or sunny that will also determine what type of plant you can place in the area.

2.  Visit your local Garden Center - Greenhouses and places that carry plants can typically help you when selecting plants for your yard.  There are also several landscape artists that can advise you on what and where to plant your flowers and plants.  Start out small with a few plants and planters to layout around the space you want to begin in and expand from there.

3.  Make Sure you have the correct tools for gardening - I cannot express how the important it is that you have a pair of garden gloves to use first and foremost.  My husband who is and long time gardener did not use gloves one year and had a small cut and got a terrible bacteria infection from the garden soil. Also, be sure to have the right garden shovels, proper top soil, garden trowel, planters and other items you will need to plant and fertilize your garden.

 A Wooden Potting Bench is Great Space for preparing and Potting Plants and flowers.

4.  Plant a simple garden filled with pretty containers filled with flowers or plants - If you have a small area or just want to fill your patio or or deck with colorful flowers or plants, placing them in colorful containers throughout the space will be sure to enhance the area. Plus you have one dedicated space that you will be able to water easier.  Choose your selection of Beautiful Spring and Summer Containers for your Garden to choose the right size and colors for your space. 

Varick Gallery Traverse Round Planter

5.  Have the Proper watering system and soil for your plants - Using the right methods to water your garden plants and trees will make sure that they stay healthy.  The proper top soil and nutrients are also important when planting.  When using containers or pots be sure to use a good top soil or a potting soil for containers to get the right nutrients. If you are not good at watering you may want to look at getting your watering system on a water timer. 

Garden Fertilizers

Planters

6.  Take an Online Gardening Class - If you are not sure where to begin online classes and tutorials can help you plan out your garden space as well as advise you on what types of plants to use for your climate and more.  You can learn from the experts on designing the perfect garden for your yard space. 

7.  Read a Good Book on Gardening - If you enjoy learning about hobbies and ideas by reading this is a great tool especially when it comes to specific plants and gardens.  There are books on everything from growing flowers, planting vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs and more.  Check out all of the garden books on Amazon to find what you are looking for. 

8.  Greenhouses to Start your Garden Early or Grow Year Round -  If you want to begin your planting early or even if you want to grow your own garden plants or vegetable year round a greenhouse is a great option for gardens.  There are small indoor greenhouses and greenhouses that will fit in your backyard or on your patio for beginning the planting season or just protecting your plants from the elements. 

Palram Hybrid 6 Ft. W x 4.5 Ft. D Polycarbonate Greenhouse

9.  Yard and Lawn Ornaments for Your Garden - Decorating your yard with a few ornaments or fountains can enhance your plants and shrubs if done in a tasteful way and not overdone.  Statues and sculptures can be placed around plants or in the center of a flowers or a rose garden.  Water fountains can easily be displayed in the backyard or in a planting area or patio.   In God's Grace Garden Statue

Outdoor Fountains

10.  Garden and Patio Furniture - Having the perfect garden means you need a space to relax and enjoy it in. Selecting the right type of outdoor furniture for relaxing or entertaining is important for any gardener. You need to make sure the furniture will fit on your deck or patio, is easy to maintain and that you can provide storage for it or be able to cover it up during the winter months.  Removing furniture cushions when it rains or making sure that it is in a covered area will prevent mold and mildew and allow the furniture to last a long time or at leases through a few summers.  Outdoor furniture can range from patio swings, to dining sets, pool furniture to lounge furniture there are several choices available. 

Beachcrest Home Tribeca 4 Piece Deep Seating Group with Cushions

ShelterLogic Straight Canopy

You may also want to add a pergola or other items to your backyard from fire pits to barbeque grills there is so much fun and to be had this summer in your own backyard garden!  Make sure to check out the outdoor storage to keep all of your garden supplies in!

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