Advice to Myself
I've decided to give some advice to myself, the same advice I'd give a friend. After a busy soap selling season, and a very difficult year after …
Staying Organized with a Full Time Job and Soap Business
People ask me all the time how I do it. I can honestly say I don't know. There are days I wonder how I keep it all together. Staying organized while …
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My 5 Favorite Blogs & Newsletters
I'm pretty busy with my day job and Alegna Soap®, so I don't have as much time for reading as I'd like. Here are my 5 favorite blogs and newsletters I …
The Most Important Lesson I Learned This Year
My friend Donna published a blog post a few days ago. In it, she challenged the reader to look back on this year and on the lessons learned. …
Made on Long Island
Made on Long Island Last night I was sitting on my couch responding to emails as Brian watched an episode of "Air Disasters" on TV. We had …
Soap Making Class
Soap Making Class Last Friday night I taught a soap making class in my studio at home. I enjoy teaching and I try to my soap making class a fun and …
Focusing on the Good Moments During a Difficult Holiday
I'm not gonna lie, this past Thanksgiving was difficult. It was the last holiday we celebrated with my dad. November was also when he had his second …
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Running a Small Business is Hard Work
Running a small business is hard work. I don't mass manufacture my products so my prices are higher than many bath and body companies. I'm …
Where Soap Making Has Taken Me
My girlfriend Linda and I were exchanging texts the other day. She was catching up on her emails and wanted to let me know how much she liked my last …
Old Pictures
I spent some time today going through old pictures of my soaps. It's fun to look through them and reminisce. I took this picture and …
Providence Perfume & My Natural Perfume Addiction
It's no secret that I have a natural perfume addiction. I have a collection of perfumes and samples that rival any department store. I've taken more …
How Do You Choose a Soapmaker?
In stores, at craft fairs and online, you have a choice of who to purchase your handcrafted soap from. How do you choose a soapmaker? By the look of …