Handmade Conference June 2017
Handmade Conference June 2017. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to speak. Thank you to everyone who took a picture and sent it to me! …
Our Monthly Road Trip on Mother’s Day Weekend
Brian and I try to go to see grandson #2 in Virginia as often as we can. Brian forgets about Vengo, I forget about Alegna Soap® and we take …
Taking Care of Myself
I'm so grateful for my healthy body, but lately I have a lousy way of showing it. …
Soap Making Class. The Best Birthday Present Ever!
I had a soap making class in my studio on Long Island a few days ago. I usually only take 4 students at a time. My studio is …
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My first attempt at making African Black Soap
I have the most amazing customers and I'm so grateful for them. They are always willing to help me when I have ideas for new products. So …
Things you may not know about me
This is the picture I use for my about page on Alegna Soap®. If you read my About page you can find out that …
Our Weekend at Home
Last weekend we spent in Virginia with grandbaby Brian. This weekend was our weekend at home with grandbaby Luke. …
Self Care
Last Tuesday I felt a cold coming on. Before it got too bad I decided to practice some self care. …
The New Normal
2017 is the year of The New Normal, the first year without my dad. I look around my soap studio and see him in all the things he made for …
Teaching
This was a busy teaching week for me. I'm grateful I'm able to share my love of soap with so many others. …
Long Island Soap Maker
I love being a Long Island soap maker. I'm grateful for all the opportunities I have on Long Island. I'm an hour train ride from NYC, and a …
Gratitude for the Silver Lining
Sometimes it takes years to find the gratitude for the silver lining. …