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What's a fixative? I just used a castile soap recipe from about.com!

Hi everyone, So I made a batch of vanilla soap, and it smelled delicious when I cut it into bars. In fact, I was almost tempted to eat it! Unfortunately, it's got two weeks left to cure and the scent is fading. Does anyone know what could be causing this?

I've read that it's pretty difficult starting lavender from seed. It might be easier for you to look for cuttings?

Ah, freemotion you beat me to it! I love the plunger idea.

ACTUALLY, this sounds way cooler! http://arksoaper.wordpress.com/2008/10/16/how-to-make-a-manual-washing-machine-with-no-electricity/ This person just suggests using a bucket and a plunger. I think I might try this.

Has anyone used one of these? My husband and I are looking into washing machines, but I want something that saves water and electricity. This seems perfect, since (according to one review) you use 16% of the water most machines use and it doesn't require electricity. I think it costs about...

FarmerDenise, I'm going to try the underwear/diaper thing too! I've been using Glad Rags, but I hate when they slip out of place. I'm intrigued by the Family Cloth thing, but I'm also a little terrified.

Herbs might work. Perhaps oregano? We get roughly 3 hours of sunlight during the growing season. We've got aloe in the bathroom and it's doing great; I think I'll try it, tortoise!

I'm going to have to try the cod liver oil. Thanks! Since I'm mostly of Irish descent, I tend to burn like crazy. A friend of mine, a fellow Irish-American, tried using coconut oil as a sunscreen, but he just ended up roasting under the sun. I usually just cover up, but it would be great to...

Hi sufficientself community, Does anyone know of any good edible houseplants that would do okay with a moderate amount of light? I want to grow some in my bedroom, but it's got North-facing windows. Thanks!