Support a Small Business Without Spending a Dime
I'm grateful for everyone who purchases a bar of soap from me. By supporting my small business, you allow me to do what I love. Did you know …
Honey Oatmeal
Since I spend a lot of time with my soaps, I think of them as my friends. I give them different personalities and I thought you may like to see them …
Soap Conferences
Soap Conferences It's not a secret that I love to talk about all things soap. The properties of different base oils, blending fragrances, …
Accidental Entrepreneur
I consider myself an accidental entrepreneur. I don't have any of the qualities of an entrepreneur. I'm not a risk taker, I don't like …
Soap Making Oils
One of my customers asked me why I chose the soap making oils I use to make my soaps. She made me stop and think of all the recipes I …
Essential Oil Blending
Essential Oil Blending I consider myself an amateur natural perfumer, I enjoy playing with essential oils and scent strips to find …
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social
Last September Rachel Mullen of Music City Suds contacted me to ask if I'd be interested in speaking at the Tennessee Soap and Candle …
Lessons Learned on Vacation
We were supposed to take this vacation last year when we both turned 60, but my dad had passed away a few months before and well, I just couldn't. So …
Dealing with Fears
Dealing with Fears I hate bridges. Let me clarify that. I hate driving over bridges. I don't like being a passenger in a car going over a bridge, …
Typical Day in the Life of a Soap Maker
I started laughing as I typed "Typical day in the life of a soap maker". There is no typical day. And most days are not spent making soap. …
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 …
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 …