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 …
The Long Island Woman’s Expo
The Long Island Woman's Expo is one of my favorite events. Think about the energy you get when you put over 80 woman entrepreneurs in one building. …
Sea Cliff Mini Mart
My day job is in a school system on the north shore of Long Island. Sea Cliff is one of the towns included in the district. It's an artsy …
The Unseen People Behind Me
Lately I've been thinking about the unseen people behind me. They say it takes a village, and it does. I've been blessed with so many people who …
Annual Fair at Argyle Lake
Our alarm clock blasted rock music at 5:15 yesterday morning. Both Brian and I wantd to sleep in, but we rolled out of bed. We had to have …
Taking a Vacation While Running a Business
Taking a vacation while running a business is not an easy feat, but Brian and I needed to take one. We hadn't spent much time …
It’s official! Both grandchildren love the bubble machine!
It's official! Both grandchildren love the bubble machine! We visited Elaine and Leo this weekend and brought the bubble machine with us. …
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Soap, Bubbles and Grandchildren
I think my 3 favorite things are soap, bubbles & grandchildren. Maybe not in that order though. A few weeks ago we were …
My Soapy Long Island Friends
This week I've been thinking of my soapy Long Island friends. There are quite a few soap makers on Long Island. I love these ladies for many …
Working a School Calendar. I Love Summer
I think that this exact week every year I'm grateful for the same thing. Working a school calendar. I love summer. …