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Difference between Commercial and Handmade Bar Soap

There are many varieties of bar soap, but not all bar soap is the same.  There are major differences between commercial and handmade soaps.  The differences begin with how the soap is made and the additives to the soap before it becomes a solid bar. Making Soap Soap is made from fats or oils and lye.  Most soap are made with the cold process method: heating the fat or oils, slowly adding lye and water mixture until it thickens, adding fragrance and color and then pouring the li... READ MORE Posted April 23, 2014 at 10:12 AM

What Can a Pendulum Tell You?

Definition: “a body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing freely to and fro under the action of gravity and commonly used to regulate movements (as of clockwork)” – Merriam-Webster Dictionary When you think of a pendulum, do you picture a grandfather clock? Pendulums have been used in timepieces since the mid 1600s. However, this is not their only purpose. Pendulums are also used to measure earth tremors, to create a child’s swing, to level items, to provide entertainment as a toy and t... READ MORE Posted November 08, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Seeds of Wellness Supports Community Garden

Northeast Care Center in North Royalton, created a community garden at their main campus. The construction of the garden began in early April, and they completed it on May 28. Some of the raised beds are specially made for people with physical needs. The garden helps teach new skills to their disabled individuals and enhances healthy eating while encouraging connectedness with the surrounding neighborhood communities. You can see the gardens or purchase a plot at 12627 York Rd in North Royalt... READ MORE Posted July 09, 2013 at 09:28 AM

How to Prolong Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries Lifespan

Lithium-ion batteries are found in laptop computers, cell phones, electronic cigarettes and more. These batteries hold a longer charge and carry a higher voltage than nickel cadmium and alkaline batteries. Unlike lithium batteries, lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable. This makes these batteries the best solution for electronics requiring high energy and long battery life. Lithium-ion batteries produce energy as ions move between the positive and negative electrodes. As the battery ages its... READ MORE Posted May 01, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Wind Chimes: History and Purpose

I have always been fascinated by wind chimes and love hearing their sound as the wind blows by them. My earliest memory of wind chimes is the small metal one that hung inside my grandmother’s home in the doorway leading from the living room into the rest of her small house. Wind chimes consist of suspended tubes, rods, bells or other objects that make a noise when the wind blows causing them to hit each other. Usually hung outside, wind chimes are used as visual ornaments and for the pleasant... READ MORE Posted April 09, 2013 at 02:54 PM

What Did the Goat’s Milk Say to the Aloe Vera?

“I’m the better moisturizer,” the goat’s milk replied. Is this true?  Goat’s milk and Aloe Vera have been used for centuries in a variety of applications. Evidence of their use has been found as far back as Egypt more than 6,000 years ago. Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that grows in hot, dry regions and stores water in its leaves for survival.  Goat’s milk comes from mother goats, of course.  However the nutrients in their milk come from what they eat – mainly plants. Let’s co... READ MORE Posted March 01, 2013 at 03:22 PM

Sun Catchers: Definition and How to Clean Stained Glass Sun Catchers

Also known as light catchers, sun catchers are any decorative piece that uses see-through material to disperse the sun’s rays as it hangs in a window or anywhere near sun light. When people think of a sun catcher, they envision a flat design, animal, plant, etc. created with the use of stained glass. History of Stained GlassStained glass items have been found as far back as Roman and Egyptian times. By the 12th century, stained glass windows became an integral part of church con... READ MORE Posted January 31, 2013 at 01:54 PM

Séance – Real for Fake?

Many of us have seen séances on TV or in the movies. The table moves, bells ring, tapping noises respond to questions and even lights or a ghostly shape appears. Usually a woman screams and a message of death is heard in the horror films. Is this reality? What is a séance? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, séance is “aspiritualist meeting to receive spirit communications”. Usually it is a group of people sitting around a table with a medium that is contacting spirits and ... READ MORE Posted October 26, 2012 at 02:28 PM

Aromatherapy Candles vs. Fragrance Candles

Many people think candles are either scented or unscented.  However, there are two different types of scented candles – those scented with fragrance oils and those getting their scent from essential oils. Fragrance oils are not as expensive as essential oils because they are almost always synthetic and may not contain true floral or herbal essence.  Some fragrance oils are a blend of essential and carrier oils, but the concentration of the essential oil varies from brand to brand an... READ MORE Posted September 04, 2012 at 11:15 AM

Himalayan Salt – More Beneficial Than Table Salt

The health benefits of salt has been known for centuries and used often to dry and rid sinuses of bacteria.  There are many different types of salt, but Himalayan salt is considered the purest salt on earth.  Himalayan salt contains over 84 natural minerals and trace elements and found deep within the Himalayan Mountains where minimal air pollutants are found. Himalayan salt lamp benefits may include the following: Cleanses the air Removes moisture from the air Improve respiratory a... READ MORE Posted May 17, 2012 at 11:31 AM