The Hidden Garden: A Story of the HeartJane G. Meyer

Within every heart is a hidden garden. We can neglect it until the weeds take over and

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1. Ask the priest if the parish has any extra soap from baptisms, or use old bars from home.

2. Separate the soap by color. Grate soap into the bowls, using the large round slots of the grater.

3. Add 3 tablespoons of water.

4. Microwave the bowl of soap for 1½ minutes on high. Stir, and microwave for another 1½ minutes. Watch it carefully. If it looks like it is going to boil over, stop the microwave and stir again.

5. Use oven mitts to remove the bowl from the microwave.

6. Pour the hot soap into the molds, using the spoon to guide the liquid.

7. Even out the top of the soap molds with a knife.

8. Immediately place the molds in the freezer for 30 minutes.

9. Remove the soap from the molds. When it is dry, wrap it in plastic.

10. Create pretty packaging and tags for the soap by reusing old wrapping paper or gift bags.

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How to MakeRECYCLED SOAP

Materials• Leftover bars of baptismal soap

(which was used to wash the godparent’s and priest’s hands)

• Grater with large grating edge• Glass bowls• Spoon & knife• Oven mitts• Soap molds or silicone ice cube trays• Plastic wrap• Old gift bags, wrapping paper,

ribbon, etc.

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