You know that whole necessity is the mother of invention thing? Well, I’m here to tell you that it is true. I did a really silly thing. I know…hard to believe (not!). Here’s the story…
I had on my work schedule to make a batch of Tangerine Moisturizer Soap. I got the lye water ready (always my first step) then I got the solid oils melting, measured out my liquid oils and lined my soap mold. Kept checking temps and as they got close to matching, I ran to my cabinet to get my Tangerine Essential Oil. I couldn’t find it….anywhere.
I had just placed an order for essential oils in October. I went back to my notes…yep…it was there. I went to the actual paperwork for the order…nope…not there. Oh…..I remember…..they were out! I had forgotten to re-order. What to do now? I couldn’t afford to just throw all of these oils out….
I did a quick study through my essential oils books looking for moisturizing oils. I found two that I liked. Rose Geranium and Lavender. I happened to have both on my shelf. So…I blended the two and used that, instead of the Tangerine, to create a moisturizing soap.
I could hardly wait till the next day to cut it…I was anxious to see how it turned out. Lovely! It is a rich, creamy color…sort of a light honey.
And the scent! Heavenly! And it will have all of the same moisturizing abilities of the Tangerine Moisturizer!
I now find myself with an unexpected new soap on my hands…and no name in sight. So, of course, I do what I always do….I turn to you, my trusted and talented readers, to help me find a name. Can you say contest?
Here are the rules:
1. Contest ends at midnight on New Year’s Eve.
2. Name will be chosen by our family. Although there *is* a winner, we are not under obligation to use your name….after all…we might come up with one of our own!
3. You can’t be related to me and win.
4. You may enter as many times as you like.
5. Suggestions must be left in the comment section of this post.
6. Winner will be announced Friday, January 2nd.
And of course, where there is a winner, there must be a prize! Winner gets a free bar of the new soap and one bar of any other soap of their choosing. I even pay the shipping! Always wanted to try my soap but never got around to it? Now’s the time….perhaps you can try it absolutely free!
Let the games begin!
The Essential Herbalist 
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