http://www.heartsandhomespun.com en-gb heartsandhomespun.com 2010-8-15T00:00:00Z heartsandhomespun.com http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#66306 PH Level Goat milk soap has a pH level similar to human skin therefore goat milk soap benefits the skin by protecting skin from daily bacterial and chemical invasions. Moisturizing The moisturizing benefits of goat milk soap surpass that of commercial soap because of the natural creams in goats milk. Sensitive Skin Handmade goat milk soap benefits people with sensitive skin because it doesnt contain additives like alcohol petroleum and preservatives. This reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergic reactions. Acne Goat milk soap benefits people with acneprone skin because the proteins in milk kill acnecausing bacteria. Exfoliation Goat milk soap sloughs off dead skin because of the alphahydroxy acids found in the milk. Eczema Eczema a skin condition caused by red itchy skin patches benefits from goat milk soap since the natural nutrients in goat milk moisturises skin and reduces itchiness in the skin. There are lots of reasons to try our lovely Goats Milk amp L... 2010-5-28 06:47:11 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#66241 6 Reasons why we use oatmeal in soap Have you ever wondered why people put oatmeal in soap You can find oatmeal in a variety of skin care products. So whats the deal Oatmeal offers some really great benefits for your skin and a lot of these benefits can be passed on to your skin through soap. We use something called collodial oatmeal. This means that the oatmeal is dispersed evenly throughout the bar of soap or whatever the oatmeal is mixed in to. However when most people talk about colloidal oatmeal they are talking about oatmeal that has been ground very finely too. Reason 1 Moisture. There have been a lot of studies that show colloidal oatmeal can be an effective moisturizer for your skin. The great thing about colloidal oatmeal is that it doesnt interfere with the cleaning ability of soap. In fact it contains something called plant saponin which is a natural and mild cleanser Reason 2 Skin Barrier. There are suggestions that the protein and polysaccharides in colloidal oatme... 2010-5-27 08:52:19 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#66057 Firstly I would like to thank everyone who came to see us say hello or purchased products from us at the Derbyshire Food Fair at Kedleston Hall over the weekend. You are all wonderful and we do appreciate your support. It was a great event and the weather was amazing so different from last year already looking forward to next year at Renishaw Secondly I would like to welcome Bluebells Flowers amp Gifts as a new stockist of our products and if you live near Melton Mowbray take a look at our stockists page where you can find more details. Lastly we would like to hear your opinions on new fragrances for our soaps. It could be an old favourite or something you have just discovered just get in touch either by email or Twitter httptwitter.comheartshomespun and let us know We will pick 2 winners who will both receive a free basket of goodies. Good luck and get those entries in as many as you like. Elaine x 2010-5-25 09:28:18 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#62797 Hi again Its so much nicer now the sun has finally come out and the days are getting longer Spring is definitely in the air Well Ive finally embraced the modern craze of social networking and the website now features my Twitter entries. All are welcome to tweet or just simply follow along. Hope to see you all at Wirksworth Farmers Market the first Saturday of the month or perhaps at the Derbyshire Food Fair Kedleston Hall this May. Love E. x 2010-4-11 22:26:52 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#60479 Hi again Hope all you Mothers out there are enjoying a relaxing day being suitably pampered Just a quick blog today to say that Im finally on Twitter Bit of a technophobe so do bear with me on this one. See everyone at Wirksworth again in the first week of April at the farmers market. So glad that its finally started to warm up as the days get gradually longer. Bye for now and love Elaine x. 2010-3-14 11:30:22 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#58842 2010-2-21 08:01:36 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#58367 Now is the time to take advantage of our offer of free postage on UK orders over 16310. Sorry we cannot offer the same to our customers abroad but you will all receive a surprise free gift in your parcel. I hope everyone has an enjoyable Valentines Day and gets spoilt by their loved ones Dont forget to get your ticket for the Shopping Evening at Blackbrook House on March 4th or treat yourself to a Derbyshire Card and make some great savings at local shops. See here for details www.fabulousplaces.co.uk . Take care Elaine 2010-2-14 08:56:54 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#58244 We had a wonderful Farmers Market at Wirksworth last Saturday Feb 6th. The weather was awful cold grey and damp and STILL the lovely people of the town came to support us. There was fundraising for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal with coffee and cake served in the Memorial Hall and a lovely choir singing outside. It really lifted everyones spirits. Thanks to you all. I must remind you all about the forthcoming Shopping Evening at Blackbrook House Belper on Thursday March 4th 2010 from 7pm until 10pm. This is a ticket only event free for Derbyshire Cardholders which costs 1635 and is supporting The Rotary Clubs Aquabox Scheme. Spaces are limited so hurry and get a ticket. It will be a fabulous evening with each guest receiving a glass of wine a cupcake and a goody bag. Lots of beautiful gifts will be available to buy on the night just in time for Mothers Day Hope to see you there. 2010-2-12 09:16:14 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#57773 Hi Everyone I know its a bit late but Happy New Year to all and wishing everyone a prosperous 2010. Well we are already into February and things are getting busy again. Tomorrow is our first Farmers Market for the year. Well be at Wirksworth Farmers Market in the main high street from 9am til 130pm ish so hope to see some of our regulars there and hopefully some new faces. This year we are also planning to launch a few new products ... so please watch this space Lots of love Elaine 2010-2-5 13:24:59 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#54410 Hi there first of all a massive big thank you to all who met me at the big Christmas events at Chatsworth Kedleston and Denby Potteries. All three events were really well attended and we had a fun successful and festive time at all three. Secondly we are aware that our website was unavailable over last weekend and Monday. Sincere apologies for this and we do hope that this has not inconvenienced too many folk. We had been very busy during the run up to all those Christmas shows and did not notice anything was wrong until the Saturday evening. In the end we were not entirely sure what the actual problem was but our UK hosting company thinks that the domain name server people in the US were responsible All a bit techie for me but all seems to be back to normal now thank goodness. This year has simply flown by and I must thank everyone for all their hard work support and general words of encouragement during the year. Its been manic at times but this has been our best year so far. Even ... 2009-12-11 23:03:55 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#51576 2009-10-29 19:02:15 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#50923 I would just like to thank everyone who came to say hello or those that bought my products at the Great Peak District Fair over the weekend in Buxton. The event was a great success and the atmosphere was tremendous. We have recently updated the online Events Diary so you can follow our whereabouts over the next few weeks. This is a busy period for us during the run up to Christmas so if I look a little frazzled youll know why Look forward to seeing you all again soon and once again Thank You for your continued support. love E x. 2009-10-19 11:48:34 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#49877 Hello again Over the next few weeks we shall be adding some new product lines including some Christmas gift sets and a few new soap fragrances so watch this space Apologies to anyone who was looking for me at Buxton on Thursday but I will definitely be there for the Great Peak District Fair in a couple of weeks time. Hope you all have a super weekend and dont forget Im at Wirksworth Farmers Market tomorrow Saturday 3rd October. Elaine x. 2009-10-2 16:55:10 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#49441 Hi Everyone Apologies to all those who were expecting me at Beeston Craft Fayre in the market square today big problems with my car not starting. However I promise I shall be there tomorrow Sat 26th as new car battery has now been installed See you all there. Proper update to follow soon ... Elaine x. 2009-9-25 21:59:35 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#47985 No rest for the wicked off to Buxton Farmers Market this morning. Fingers crossed the rain should stay away today. Thankfully Im indoors Hope to see you there E. x 2009-9-3 01:03:23 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#47780 Second day at Denby event tomorrow Went really well today all things considered. Dont forget mention this blog at the event and youll get your free bath bomb Love E x 2009-8-30 22:23:03 http://www.heartsandhomespun.com/page12.htm#47518 Hi Everyone Well its been another busy summer season and Im just gearing up for our last venue of the month at the famous Denby Potteries Bicentenary August Bank Holiday event. It should be a well attended venue with it being a Bank Holiday as long as the weather holds out. All are welcome and I may just see you there Come and say hello mention this Blog and get a free bath bomb Love to all Elaine Hearts and Homespun 2009-8-25 16:05:33