Ever wanted to make your own scented candles? It’s not just for the “Martha Stewarts” of the world — it really is fast and easy, and it only takes about an hour.
Even with no experience, …
The time has finally come… I am stretched too thin with family obligations, single parenting, dayjob, etc. I’ve had to stop offering the Perfume Fast Guide & Perfume Book Bundle. My wakeup call came when I had a very scary and mysterious illness that lingered pretty much ALL of June and into July. I have to just do less, as hard as it is to admit.
But all is not lost! I’ve had offers over the last couple years to buy the site & books (theperfumereport.com, not this blog), and I am really willing to sell to the right buyer. You can read more here:
http://www.theperfumereport.com
I will continue to blog here and run this site, and take bath bomb mold orders. (Speaking of, I will send out a notice soon — just got the new supplies straightened out, FINALLY.)
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http://www.ehow.com/how_5493036_make-grain-granola.html
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