I was never very good at science subjects at school; I couldn’t get my head around physics and chemistry especially. I enjoyed doing the practical experiments – adding one substance to another to make a solution – it’s very much like baking. However, reading in a text book that combining H2O with NaOH causes a reaction that results in Na+ and OH- ions and lots of heat, was Greek to me.
Fast-forward 30-something years and I’ll now always remember that particular little nugget of chemistry. H2O (water) and NaOH (caustic soda) are essential ingredients in soap making.
Add them to vegetable oil with a dash of essential oil, whisk it all up… and magic happens!
Pour the resulting custard-like liquid into your mould or moulds, allow it to cool slowly for 24 hours and you get your lovely bars or block of soap.
The Christmas melt & pour soap making kit that we’re giving away contains moulds in the shapes of a Christmas tree, gingerbread person, reindeer, Santa Claus and an angel. As this kit doesn’t include caustic soda, it’s suitable for use by children with adult supervision.
I really enjoyed making my own soap for the very first time. Having the kit with all the ingredients pre-portioned meant that it was really easy and I was confident embarking upon the strange chemistry & alchemy! I now have the courage to buy all the ingredients in larger quantities and try out other oils and fragrances.
Some of the bars of vanilla soap I’ve made have now been wrapped up in tissue paper and tied with string ready to be stocking fillers for friends & family.
The Soap Kitchen melt & pour soap-making kit
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I prefer a shower in the morning but a bath at night x
I love a long bath.
Nothing beats having a good long soak in the bath reading a good book
It depends. A shower for quickness but a bath of I want to relax
Bath!! Always have preferred chilling in the bath for ages to a shower
i prefer a bubble bath
I prefer a bath!
a bit of both but mostly a shower
Showers for me, I love the cleansing feeling of being under running water, sheer bliss.
Bath everytime. I love to read or watch Youtube while im in the bath and you cant do that in a shower.
showers because it stays warm x
I prefer to have a shower as I feel cleaner.
I love a long soak in the bath, read a book and enjoy a glass of vino. Perfect
Always a shower, I hate the idea of sitting in my own dirt in a bath!
I prefer a shower
Always a shower, I haven’t had a bath in around 3 years!
i love a nice soak after a long day at work! but most of the time i have to have a quick shower seen as the hubby or kids always decide they need me to do somethign the second i start to get ready to enjoy a soak!!
Oooh has to be a bath, most definitely. Far more relaxing.
I have showers in the morning as it is quicker and more convenient but I do love a nice pampering bubble bath if I get the chance x
A bath every time. My middle names are Bath Queen.
I like a nice soak in the bath with a good book or magazine to read. Me time.
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i like a bath to relax but a shower in the morning to wake me up
I like a quick shower in the morning and a soak in the bath in the evening
I prefer a bath.
I prefer showers to get clean but baths when I need to unwind!
oh a nice long relaxing bath. perfect xx
much prefer a bath, but cannot manage now, so its a shower or nothing
Shower in the morning, but a bath with a glass of wine and a good book for relaxing in the evening
shower for cleaning, bath for relaxing
Bath!
Bath – always feel chilly with showers
a shower
I prefer having showers
I like having a shower but my sons a bath x
shower
Shower! Every time
I love a bath, a proper chance to relax
I love a bubble bath
I like a shower every day but indulge in a hot bath when I have the time.
bath to relax at nigfht shower to wake me up in mornings
I prefer showers in the morning and a bath at night 🙂
Love a good long soak in the bath,so relaxing 🙂
I love a nice long bath with lots of bubbles
Definitely prefer a bath
shower
Showers for me, I can’t get out of the bath without much hilarity and swearing.
I prefer a shower
I enjoy both 🙂
Shower to invigorate/wake up & bath to relax.
I prefer a long soak in the bath
I love a long hot shower in the mornings
A refreshing shower
I love showering, but every now and then i will have a really nice bath, it helps to stop my muscles aching too much.
A soak in the bath, definitely.
I like both!
I love having a bath. It’s the ultimate in relaxation
I love both as I have showers the morning burn enjoy a relaxing bath in the evening
shower!
I love a bath
I love a shower but a weekly bath to relax!
I much prefer to have a shower
I prefer a shower – either quick and cool to wake me up or long and hot to relax.
Love a long soak in the bath.
Definitely a bath but a shower is easier to wash my hair
I prefer a bath, I love wallowing in hot water!
I like a long soak in the bath.
A bath to relax, bubbles candles and all, a shower in mornings to feel fresh and awake
I love a very long bath 😀 xxx
I love a shower everyday, but at the end of the week a bath is brilliant to soothe away all the rest of the weeks stresses.
I love having a long, relaxing bath once my kids are in bed
A nice bath with an audiobook
I love a long bath.
I prefer a bath…but as I’m 26 weeks pregnant, showers are happening more often at the moment!
I prefer showers to refresh but bath to relax
depends what mood Im in. If I want to freshen up and be more awake I will have a shower…If I want to relax and snuggle I will have a bath
I prefer showers but there is nothing better that a long, relaxing bubble bath x
I love a bath with a good book!
Showers morning and night as we are on a water meter but I much prefer a bath, especially for those rare times I am on my own and can relax 🙂
Always a nice long bubble bath
Shower for every day, bath for relaxing and luxuriating 🙂
I definitely prefer a nice hot shower.
Im a bath girl…..
Love a long soak in the bath.
Love a bath
I prefer a bath but these days have to stick with just having a shower as my little girl who is 10 month seems to know when I run the bath and wakes up
Baths for sure! Great for soothing my bad back
a bath at the weekend but a shower first thing to wake me up
I like both, shower in the morning and a long soak before bed
Shower every time
I love a bath as you can read a book in there and relax!
I love both, depends on my mood
I prefer a bath if I am taking my time, but a lot of the time end up with a shower!
I prefer showers
A shower!
I prefer baths in cold weather and showers in hot weather :o)
I love a bath but we have a stupidly small one that only the kids can fit in (just) so I have to make do with just showers xx
I prefer a bath, it’s so relaxing after a long day!
definitely a bath
I love a long soak in the bath when I have time. When we refurbished our house, I bought the largest bath we could fit in the house bathroom, and had it set into a tiled frame, so there’s a ledge all the way around for a glass of wine and my book!
Unfortunately I don’t have time as often as I’d like, so more often than not it’s a quick shower!
I enjoy a lovely long soak in the bath!
I have to use the shower as I have issues with my arm that prevent me lifting myself in and out of the bath xx
I love a long soak in the bath in the evening and have a quick shower in the morning after walking the dogs x
I love a relaxing bath 🙂
Can’t beat a shower for getting clean in a hurry, but nothing unwinds like a long bath
I prefer a bath when I want to relax and a shower to wake me up in the mornings
I PREFER A BATH SO I CAN LOUNGE IN HOT SOAPY WATER
I much prefer showers – baths just take too long. I get in, wash, get out and then get on with something else!
Bath! And my flat currently only has a shower at the moment, I am going away soon and am so looking forward to a 2 hour soak 🙂
baths
shower
Love the bath
I prefer a soak in the bath
I hate showers, and always take a bath
I love a bath. A really long hot one! With lots of products and smelly things.
A bath as it just so much more realxing
I enjoy both, but have to have a shower in the morning so I can think.
I prefer a nice hot bath
Nothing beats a nice long relaxing bath, however with 4 munchkins its usually just a quick shower lol x
a shower hate sitting in my own dirt! x
I prefer a shower, it’s loads quicker and I have so much hair so it’s easier to wash in the shower
definitely a shower
Shower to clean, bath to relax!
If I have time I prefer a bath but usually have a shower for speed
a long relaxing soak in the bath x
always shower, looooooathe baths
Love a bath to relax but a shower before work
love a long soak in bubble bath
I’m all about the baths.
shower
Shower – just feels more refreshing and cleaner to me
I personally prefer having a bath
If I have time I prefer a bath
Both, I have a bath to clean and relax, then use the shower to wash my hair!
I prefer a shower. I have to shower before a bath anyway, so I can’t be bothered with the faff.
I prefer a bath but usually I shower as its quicker and will 3 small children, quicker is always best.
I like a bath in the winter and a shower in the summer
I love a shower but once in a while you can’t beat a soak in the bath and a good pampering session
I prefer a bath.
A shower, its just more refreshing
I have a shower in the morning but my preference would be to have a long lingering bath most days to mentally prepare myself for the day!
I like both, but not at the same time
i prefer a shower in the summer and baths in the winter
I prefer having a bath, I love a good soak .x
I’m a shower girl
I prefer a bath
A lovely hot bath in the evening helps me sleep at night!
Has to be a bath
I love a shower but a bath is much better in the colder weather
I prefer shower as it is quicker
This looks like fun to try
shower in morning bath to relax
I like a shower for quickness during the week, but it’s nice to relax in a long hot bath on a Sunday evening too
A nice relaxing bath with lovely bubbles
I shower every day but I love a long bath when I can indulge
A bath We don’t even have a shower !
Definitely a shower!
Shower because I stay in bed too long
Horses for courses, shower for speed and clean feeling, bath for an unwind
bath
I prefer a shower – rarely have time to lounge around in the bath, and my water always goes cold. It is nice to have a long soak once in a while though.
Definitely a bath for me!
I prefer a shower but do love a nice bath now and again
I love a shower feel the water washing the dirt off rather than sitting in dirty water.
It has to be a shower, I rarely have a bath
I love a long hot bath
I love a bath, showers in summer
It has to be a bath . Its me time . Time for either complete mindless relaxation or time for thought . I love having baths in the late evening when the room can be dark .
Prefer a shower unless I’m ill
Long, relaxing bath 🙂
a nice long bath
A bath every time please!
My mood is usually better for a few weeks (extra light!)
A shower
Shower if in a rush, otherwise relaxing bath!
I prefer a shower in the morning, but a bath before bed to help me relax.
Definitely a bath! I stay in until I resemble a prune!
has to be both for me, shower in morning and bath to relax
I prefer a shower in the morning to help wake me up, but a bath if I want to relax after a tiring day.
I love both x
shower all the way
Bath
I prefer showers. They’re quicker, and the water feels so good.
We only have a bath and i do miss a shower in the summer!
having a bath
i prefer to soak in the bath
I prefer a quick shower in the morning and a long soak in the bath in the evening
a bath as we havnt got a shower so no choice !!
I’m a bit of both as depends what my pain levels are at x
Love a shower!
a bath
I prefer a bath … a shower increases my pain levels, but prefer to wash my hair with the shower
Always a bath!
I love a nice bath
I like both, but at the moment we only have a shower :/
i prefer a shower but if im tired or achey then i will have a bath as it helps soothe my muscles
I prefer a bath
both
I prefer a long hot bath
I have a shower virtually every day, I can’t use the bath 🙂
I prefer a bath
I prefer a shower as it’s quicker!
A shower as I feel there more cleaner xx
I much prefer having a shower. its a lot quicker and easier
showers mainly but if i fancy relaxing then its a bath
A shower for speed but a bath if I have time and to relax
A Bath
I prefer a shower as I find it more refreshing. EJ Dunn
I prefer a bath
I like a bath much better than a shower
I really like baths, as I find them so relaxing and can sit in there for ages.
Love having a long hot bubble bath, but if I don’t have time a shower does the trick. So guessing both.
I love soaking in a hot bubbly bath 🙂
Both, bath to relax and shower if I haven’t got a lot of time.
prefer a bath but usually only have time for a shower
I prefer a shower 🙂
I take showers but love the occasional luxury of a bath
I prefer a bath but we only have a shower 🙁
i do like a nice soak in the bath but we only have a shower now
I love a long bath x
I prefer a shower.
I prefer a bath in winter with loads of bubble and candle, but like a shower in the summer
A bath, it’s such a luxury time wise.
I prefer a shower, but really miss a bath, now I don’t have one
i much prefer a long hot bubble bath to soak in , over a shower
I prefer a shower
I prefer a bath its so relaxing
I prefer a bath
Shower all the way. Do people still bathe? I don’t even have a bath in my house… 🙂
A shower, but have a soak once a week
A bath! i find i’m too cold when i get out of a shower!
Love a soak in the bath
I much prefer having a shower. It is more refreshing.
a shower in the morning when im in a rush but a bath at night when i have time to relax