It basically all started after I received the book, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. I love this book and it has so many home remedy type and what herbs help with what ailment type thing. Just right up my alley folks! I have slight conspiracy theorist tendencies and feel the more I can do for myself and my family, the better off I'll be. As a whole, I feel we've all become too reliant on outside sources and I think one day, that'll bite us all in the rear! Anyway, not the point of this random blog
I enjoy making things on my own. This includes making soaps/shampoos, salves, tinctures, learning all things herbal and "of the land", farming, and many other things. Here are a few of the sites I enjoy and get my base recipes from. If any of you have sites to pass on to me, please do so

Most all my recipes have come from this site....probably my favorite. http://frugallysustainable.com/
More great farming ideas http://pioneerthinking.com/
I found this site a few months back (actually after looking up something from this site, it lead me here, lol) and thought it was pretty cool. I haven't read all the info on this one, but I'm working on it
http://www.artofmanliness.com/If I think of others, I'll add. And please, if you have any, please share

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Anyway, here they are:
Bulk organic herbs, spices & essential oils from Mountain Rose Herbs
Soapmaking Oils & Butters, Emu Oil, Squalane | The Original Soap Dish® Soapmaking Supplies
Both these sites are great, family owned businesses and I have ordered from both and am always pleased with product. Not real sure what most of you guys are paying for your butters and oils but maybe one of these will be competitive, if not cheaper. I know the quality is excellent.