Custom Soap Making Class
I received an email from Esther's mom. She told me that Esther was a 22 year old special needs girl who loved crafts and she wanted to learn …
Battery Draining App
Do you know a BDA? A battery draining app. Someone who drains your energy. You walk away from an interaction with a BDA and you feel empty, …
The Zen of Making Soap
Have you ever found that sweet spot where everything seems to flow? When you don't notice time passing? Some find it cooking (my husband …
Benefits of taking a bath
It only takes 20 minutes and every time I do it I'm glad I did. I'm relaxed, my skin feels great and my mood improves. I don't know why I don't do it …
Soap Making in Chemistry Class
One of the things I do is teach Chemistry high school students how to make soap. I love it because it's a practical application of what they …
Photo Friday- Specialty Soap
Just in time for Halloween! Some of my Limited Edition soaps. Pumpkin Beer soap and Vampire soap. …
Great oils for your skin
I barely survived my cystic acne years. I believed there was no such thing as an oil that was good for my skin. But I was wrong. Just as …
Alegna Soap. Why I chose this name
After I decided to start a business, the next decision I had to make was the businesses name. I needed something that reflected who I am, …
Is there lye in my soap?
One of the questions I've been asked many times is "Is there lye in my soap?" I answer honestly that there is no lye in my soap but I did use lye to …
Dealing with a Customer who Complains
One of the most difficult aspects of running a business is dealing with a customer who complains. It certainly isn’t my favorite part of the day. …
Master Soap Hacker
As I write this blog I haven't seen the show yet on TV. It starts in a few hours. I've seen the promo. I still can't believe that I was given the …
A Confession- My Natural Perfume Addiction
I have an addiction. I'm sure there are others who share this addiction with me, but I don't know of anyone personally. Even as a young …