September 23, 2025|Farm Life, Holistic, Homesteading, Products, Recipes, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! September’s pumpkin season, and after 15 years, my pumpkin spice soap—naturally crafted—is a homestead hit. My chickens peck the pumpkin scraps, my horses graze as I stir, and my huskies sniff the spicy scent. This holistic DIY’s simple and sustainable—years of soaping perfected it. Here’s how to make it, farm girl style—let’s lather up fall!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (grow pumpkin seeds (https://amzn.to/47IpZFJ)).
- 16 oz coconut oil, 10 oz olive oil, 4 oz shea butter (shea butter (https://amzn.to/4nuoTSw).
- 5 oz lye, 12 oz water, 1 tbsp pumpkin spice.
- [Soap mold](https://amzn.to/3ImbXzd), [stick blender]([https://amzn.to/4nPIRYn).
Step 1: Prep Safely
Mix lye and water—[goggles](https://amzn.to/48gskb7) protect. My ducks quacked at the fumes; 15 years taught me outdoor mixing.
Step 2: Blend Oils
Melt oils, add pumpkin—[saucepan]([https://amzn.to/42uqfoa) works. My first batch was grainy; years showed me smooth blending.
Step 3: Mix and Mold
Combine lye, oils, spice—blend to trace. Pour into [mold](https://amzn.to/4621QbY); my husky pup tipped one; 15 years nailed steady hands.
Step 4: Cure and Cut
Cure 4-6 weeks—[soap cutter](https://amzn.to/4621QbY) shapes bars. My minis love the scent; it’s fall in every wash.
Conclusion
This pumpkin spice soap’s my September joy—15 years of homestead crafting in every bar. Make it with your pumpkins; it’s farm girl bliss! Pin this for your fall DIY, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more crafts.
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