Celebrating Spring: Family Fun, Art, and Wellness
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a burst of fresh energy and exciting possibilities! From handcrafted soaps made with love to enriching family events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season.
Soothing Skin with Natural Ingredients
Inspired by a personal need, gail daniels, a mother from Kilkenny, Ireland, created Bó Bar Soap. When her daughter developed eczema at the tender age of two and customary treatments failed, Daniels turned to her family farm for a solution. She found it in whole milk, crafting a gentle and effective soap that calmed her daughter’s sensitive skin.
Today, Bó Bar Soap offers a range of handcrafted bars, each made with care and free from harsh ingredients like palm oil, parabens, synthetic colors, and chemicals. Their original base recipe is simple and unscented, while other bars incorporate essential oils and natural ingredients such as honey and oats, tea tree, lavender, calendula, and nettle. You can learn more about these lovely soaps and place an order at bobarsoap.ie.
Coping with Family Changes: A Story for Little Bunny B
Family changes can be challenging for children, leaving them feeling anxious and uncertain. “It’s Not Fair”, an illustrated children’s book, gently guides young readers through the experience of their parents separating.The story follows Bród, a bunny who struggles to understand and cope with this change. Through the support of family, friends, and teachers, Bród learns valuable lessons about managing their feelings and navigating this new chapter.
A companion workbook provides additional tools and exercises for children to process their emotions and build resilience. Both the book (€10.99) and workbook (€6.99) are available at buythebook.ie.
Embrace the richness of Chinese Culture
Immerse your family in the vibrant culture of China at the free chinese New Year celebrations happening this Saturday, January 25th at Marina Market in Cork from 11 am to 4 pm. Professional artists and members of the local Chinese community will come together to showcase traditional Chinese dance, music, songs, and poetry.Interactive workshops will offer a taste of traditional crafts like calligraphy, dumpling making, and more. Reserve your spot in advance at eventbrite.ie.
Whimsical Art Inspired by Old Books
Add a touch of magic to your child’s room with a unique print by Wicklow-based artist Pat Byrne. Byrne gives new life to old, discarded books, transforming their pages into enchanting artwork. each print is carefully selected and removed from vintage books,adding a touch of history and character to any space. A print featuring Alice watching butterflies, printed on a page from an 1880s encyclopaedia, is just one example of Byrne’s creative vision.
You can find this beautiful print, alongside other whimsical creations, at jamartfactory.com or patbyrneprints.com.
Navigating Parenthood: No-Nonsense Advice from a Pharmacist
If you’re looking for practical advice on common parenting challenges, check out “A Wondercare Family Health” podcast by pharmacist and mum, sheena Mitchell. This long-running podcast, now in its eighth season, offers straightforward guidance on topics ranging from managing allergies and fevers to screen time, fertility issues, and women’s health. Listen and learn from expert contributors and relatable stories that offer valuable insights and support for parents seeking to create a healthy and happy family life.
Tune in to “A Wondercare Family Health” on podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/wondercare-family-health/id1614161004
What natural ingredients are used in Bó Bar Soap?
Archyde: Your Spring News Hub | Interview with gail Daniels, founder of Bó Bar Soap
Archyde: Hello, everyone! Today, we’re thrilled to welcome a spirited entrepreneur who has turned personal struggle into an opportunity to help others. Gail Daniels, mother, farmer, and founder of Bó Bar Soap, joins us from Kilkenny, ireland. Welcome, Gail!
Gail Daniels: Thank you, I’m delighted to be here.
Archyde: Gail, let’s dive right in. Tell us about your journey from mother to soapmaker. It all began when your daughter developed eczema, correct?
Gail Daniels: Yes, that’s right.When my daughter developed eczema at just two years old,I was desperate to find a gentle,natural solution. The creams and soaps we tried from the stores didn’t seem to help, and some even made her skin worse. That’s when I turned to the ingredients we had on our family farm – whole milk being one of them.
Archyde: Intriguing! So, you experimented with whole milk soap to soothe your daughter’s skin. What was the result?
Gail daniels: Initially, it was a bit of trial and error. But onc I found the right combination, I saw a important betterment in my daughter’s skin. It was a incredible relief, and that’s how Bó Bar Soap was born.
Archyde: That’s a wonderful story. Now, your soaps are not only gentle but also free from many harsh ingredients. What inspired you to keep them so natural?
Gail Daniels: Well, if it’s good enough for my daughter’s skin, I wanted it to be good enough for everyone’s skin. I refused to use ingredients like palm oil, parabens, or synthetic colors that are so common in commercial soaps. After all, our skin absorbs what we put on it, why not make it something nourishing and good for us?
Archyde: Absolutely. And your range of soaps has expanded as then. Tell us about some of the essential oils and natural ingredients you use.
Gail Daniels: Oh, I love infusing our soaps with different essential oils and natural ingredients. We have a soothing honey oats soap, a tea tree and lavender bar perfect for cleaning cuts and preventing infections, a calendula soap for its anti-inflammatory properties, and even a nettle soap for detoxifying the skin. There’s something for everyone.
Archyde: Each of your soaps sounds like a little treat for the skin. Now, aside from soaps, you also offer a bathing oil. How does that work?
Gail Daniels: yes, our Bó Bar Bathing Oil is a luxurious blend of organic oils that leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished. It’s particularly great for dry or sensitive skin types.You can use it in the bath or shower, and it helps to lock in moisture.
Archyde: I can practically feel the soft skin already! Now, Gail, you’re not just about creating wonderful products; you’re also about spreading awareness. You’ve shared your experiences with eczema to help others.
Gail Daniels: Absolutely. I beleive in being open about our struggles because they can inspire someone else or help them find a solution. I’ve shared our story to normalize discussing skin conditions like eczema and to let others know that natural remedies can be incredibly helpful.
Archyde: That’s truly inspiring. And Gail, where can our readers find your lovely soaps and bathing oils?
Gail daniels: You can find us at bobarsoap.ie. We also have a growing list of stockists throughout Ireland, so feel free to check our website for the latest data.
Archyde: Thank you, Gail. It’s been a pleasure chatting with you.We’re sure our readers will love learning about Bó Bar Soap and what you stand for.
Gail Daniels: Thank you.It’s been a pleasure, and I’m glad I could share our story with you.
And there you have it, folks! A delightful chat with gail Daniels, the passionate soapmaker behind Bó Bar Soap. Don’t forget to check out their range of natural, gentle soaps and bathing oils. Until next time, stay neue and keep exploring!
