A Weekend of Soap, Bread, and Sweet Moments
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My baking partner today!
This weekend was a perfect balance of creativity, productivity, and cherished moments with one of my favorite tiny humans. The house is still carrying the lingering scents of warm spices, citrus, and floral notes—a true testament to the busy hands and full heart that shaped these past two days.
Ginger Grapefruit Zinger just poured.
Saturday: Crafting Mystic Woods Soap
Saturday morning began with a swirl of rich butters and oils as I crafted a loaf of Mystic Woods soap. This luxurious bar is packed with nourishing Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, lard, and castor oil to create a creamy, moisturizing lather. The scent is deep and grounding, blending Sandalwood, Bergamot, Dragon’s Blood, and Patchouli—like a walk through an ancient, enchanted forest.
For natural color, I used French green clay for a touch of earthiness, Cocoa and Beetroot powder for depth, and a final flourish of Calendula petals on top, adding a delicate golden touch. The soap set beautifully, and I could already tell it would be a stunner once cut.
Ready to cut Mystic Woods with my helper. And yes we have matching aprons for our baking and soap cutting!
Sunday: Baking, Bonding, and More Soap!
Sunday morning was made even sweeter with a little helping hand in the kitchen. One of my favorite tiny humans joined me, and together we sliced into the Mystic Woods loaf, revealing the swirls and layers within. There’s something magical about cutting into a fresh batch of soap—the way the colors blend and reveal their final form.
1st Cut of Mystic Woods. The colors will change some as it cures.
With flour-dusted hands, we moved on to baking a gorgeous Cinnamon Star Bread—a warm, spiced masterpiece destined for school the next day. As the dough rose and the cinnamon-sugar layers baked to golden perfection, we also tackled two loaves of rustic sourdough bread. There’s nothing quite like the joy of sharing these moments and passing along the love of handmade, home-baked goodness.
Kneading dough - Start’em young!
Into the oven and then we will take a lunch break.
Into the oven.
After my little helper went home, it was time for Soapy Sunday! The final three soaps in my spring collection came to life:
Ginger Grapefruit Zing – Bright, citrusy, and invigorating.
Magnolia Breeze – Soft, floral, and elegant.
Honeysuckle Lavender Delight – A soothing, sweet floral blend perfect for springtime indulgence.
Spring soaps: Honeysuckle Lavender Delight, Magnolia Breeze and Ginger Grapefruit Zing currently curing.
The house was an aromatic dream, filled with the mingling scents of fresh soap and baked bread. I ended the evening by wrapping and packaging Valentine’s soap bags, ensuring everything was ready for the season of love.
It was a full weekend—hands busy, heart full, and home filled with warmth and fragrance. These are the simple joys that make life so rich. Until next time, may your days be filled with the beauty of handmade treasures and moments worth savoring.
With love & lather, Rustic Roots & Simple Living
Finished sourdough loaves.
