STONINGTON, Conn. (AP) — For years, when Pam Ball of Ledyard would go to a vendor show to sell her homemade soaps, she would be the only soap producer there. But with the rise in interest in homemade ...

Until around 1916, making soap at home was commonplace. Using wood or plant ashes and leftover animal fats, families produced their own soap for cleaning their clothes and themselves. During World War ...

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar — the proud parents of 17 kids, with one more on the way — want to share their tips for surviving in these tough economic times. Here's what the busy couple had to say in ...

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own soap from scratch, this easy cold process Bastille soap recipe is the perfect place to start. It’s made from two simple oils—olive oil and coconut oil—and ...