Sunday, May 22, 2011

It's a beautiful day


The sun is shining, I have a glass of homemade mint lemonade...the perfect time to make some body care products. Today I'm mixing up a few batches of deodorant creme. I'm making plain (which smells of coconut from the oil we use as a base), peppermint, and grapefruit/peppermint to fulfill some recent orders. Once the sunny days really set in, I'll let you know how my deodorant is working by the end of an 11 hour day in a greenhouse/farm. The true test!

You can order yours for $8 dollars a jar, you specify the scent. It's also available in a regular plastic deodorant container, but has a pretty low melting point, so I'm not recommending that container for summer use!

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Upcoming Classes!

I know you have all been eagerly awaiting a new class schedule, so here are the next two! Hope to see you there. Pass it on!

Lotion and Lip Balm Make-and-Learn

When: May 28th
Where: Polish hill Civic Association, 3060 Brereton Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3866 (close to the strip district/bloomfield in Pittsburgh)
Time: 12pm-2pm
Cost: $15
RSVP: bridgetsapothecary@gmail.com

Description:
Interested in making your own body care products? Come join us to see how easy it really is to make lotion and lip balm in your very own kitchen. We will talk about the benefits of making your own products, the different types of oils you can choose, and where to find the supplies. This is a hands-on class, I want you to feel like you know how to do it when you leave! Everyone will receive a 2-oz jar of lotion and a tube of lip balm from what we make, which is included in the cost of the class.

Please RSVP, space is limited. Please be respectful with last minute cancellations, as I may have to turn people away if you have reserved a spot. Thank You!


Bug Repellent Make-and-Learn
When: June 4th, 2011
Where: St. Andrew's Community Hall, 5801 Hampton St
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (This is in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh, like the ZOO!)
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $15
RSVP: bridgetsapothecary@gmail.com

Are you sick of putting chemicals directly onto your skin? Do you hate getting mosquito bites? Come to our Bug Repellent Make-and-Learn and we'll teach you how to make a simple, non-harmful bug repellent that actually works. In this class we will talk about the chemicals that are often in store-bought bug repellents, what alternatives you have, and where to find the ingredients you need, and we will make our own great smelling alternatives. Everyone will take home a 2oz glass spray bottle of repellent made that day. Makes a great Father's Day gift!

Please RSVP, space is limited. Please be respectful with last minute cancellations, as I may have to turn people away if you have reserved a spot. Thank You!