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grass-fed tallow soap recap
Saturday, February 21
A huge thank you to the 29 attendees! We had a great group of folks of all ages who joined us for hands-on grass-fed tallow soap making. Some of our guests brought kids and snacks! Thank you!
We love having kids join us! You are always welcome especially for our hands-on events!
Cindi from Cindi's Herbs, taught us how to make 2 types of soap: one with oatmeal, the other with lavender essential oil.
We learned *precise measuring of ingredients * the use of lye in soap & safety in doing so * mixing to a trace point * cutting * curing & pretty much a little bit about all of the craft.
We were all inspired to try doing this ourselves, or at least to use grass fed tallow soap because of the great benefits to our skin!
Cindi carefully adds lye to the melted tallow.
Q: What temperature should the tallow be at mixing time?
Thank you to "Mixer-Man" who eventually took over for Cindi to blend the lye in with an immersion blender.
Q: What pattern should you use when blending? When does the mixture come to "trace"? What in the world is trace???
"She's A Mom" helped shake down the mold to alleviate air bubbles! Then, Cindi informally sculpted the top.
Q: How many bars of soap will this mold make?
So for the answers to the questions above... Let's just say you probably should have attended the class!
Here are some more questions.....with answers!
How long does the soap need to stay in the mold? After covering with wax paper and a heavy towel, the soap should solidify after 24 hours to achieve a firm release point from the mold.
How long does the soap need to properly cure before using? 8 weeks!! You want to be sure it is good and firm. Always use a soap dish to ensure air gets around the soap, otherwise it can dissolve quicker than you would like! This soap is made with fine ingredients. You don't want it to just go down the drain!
What extra ingredients can be put in soap? Cindi likes to use colloidal oatmeal - it is great for babies and dogs, let alone the rest of us! :) Essential oils of your choosing can be used. Let your personal taste (or should I say smell) be your guide!
How can I make my soap pretty? Sculpt the soap on the top of the mold with peaks and valleys. After removing from mold, use a crinkle cutter! This handy kitchen gadget yields great results. (Keep your eyes peeled - these are often readily available at yard and estate sales.) Your soap will look totally professional!
One more pretty cool thing that we did today was drink a homemade "Sprite" made out of white pine needles. There were two great comments on this drink: "It is strange, and it is good". Also, on a scale of 1-5 smiles, "This is 10 smiles"! I think we were all surprised that we were drinking white pine needles.....and that it was ok!
It is almost endless what can be done with the herbs and naturals that God has provided to us. It is fun to learn what to do with them! Thank you for learning with us!
MARCH 15 - MEET & GREET
EATIN' O' THE GREENS EXTRAVAGANZA
Immediately following the morning service, we will meet downstairs for food, fun and fellowship.
If you are visiting with us this day, please play to stay. We would love to get to know you!
We are asking church family to bring green foods - let's see how many we can come up with!!
Get creative!
Disclaimer: This may not be a full meal, but a hodge podge of green foods. Who knows?
Peas anyone?
5th Sunday U-Pick Hymns
March 22
Please suggest a hymn that we haven't sung in a while!
Suggestion list at the back of the sanctuary. Deadline - March 22!
Coming March 28 10am - 11:30am
Retirement Planning
with Josh Fritzke
Certified Financial Planner
This FREE seminar is INFORMATIONAL ONLY -
registration requested.
Planning for retirement is not just for the older generation! Even if you are in your 20's and 30's, come find out what YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW concerning the long-lasting impact of planning ahead.
Josh will also answer questions on finance. Feel free to hit the register button below and ask your questions so he can take a look at them ahead of time.
Most people do not have a plan in place. Do you?
Bring a friend!
2nd Annual
Aviation Careers Seminar
for students & parents
April 18
10am - 12pm
Registration requested by April 15.
Last year's event last year was so popular, we are bringing it back with new information!
Learn about multiple careers
in the aviation industry!
Meet & Greet - May 17:
My Inner Child
After church (about 11:15), everyone is invited to retreat to our fellowship hall to get better acquainted and explore our inner child with a few fun activities as well as lunch.
Church family is asked to bring their favorite childhood food to share.
If you are visiting, please stay! We always have plenty and would love to have you join us!
For our get acquainted time, we are asking everyone come prepared to share about your childish guilty pleasure. A game? A tv show? Something you like to indulge in.....???
Coming May 23 - Sourdough! More details coming soon!
More 2026 events to be announced soon!
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Photos from past events. . .
