When I'm selling at an event, I'm usually asked if I have a sandalwood soap. Since the essential oil is so expensive (one pound is over $1500) most soap makers use a fragrance oil. Problem is, I have issues with most fragrance oils, which is why I use essential oils in my soaps. Over the holiday, I wanted to see if I could …
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What I Learned In 2019
At the end of every year, I like to remember what I learned in the year that passed. 2019 was a difficult year for me, for reasons I've shared and some that I didn't. …
A Favor for Me
This week I'm asking for a favor for me. It's December 15th and I have 50 Soap for Soup soaps left in my inventory. So far in 2019, Alegna Soap® has donated $1405 to the St Vincent de Paul food pantry. That's 281 bars sold. If I can sell the last 50 bars by the end of the year, we can top $1500. …
Volunteering in a Soup Kitchen
I've always wanted to volunteer in a Soup Kitchen. Between kids, jobs and running Alegna Soap®, I never could find the time. When I heard the company my husband Brian works for (Vengo) had plans to go last Monday, I decided to tag along. I consider myself an honorary member of the Vengo staff. (My son and his business partner used my kitchen …
Labeling Alegna Soap
Did you ever wonder how I label my soaps? When I decided to start selling my soaps, I knew I wanted professional labels. I contacted Digho, and Diane and Maria had some great labeling ideas. …