Remedies Herb Shop About six years ago, I received an email from Cherie at Remedies Herb Shop, asking if I was interested in wholesaling my soaps to her. I don't know how Cherie found me, I never asked her. But I'm glad she did. …
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Seriously, a Mastermind in Aruba?? The Last Indie Cruise.
For the past ten years, I've wanted to go on the Indie Cruise. I belong to an organization called the Indie Business Network. Every year for the past ten years, Donna Maria has put together a Mastermind in an exotic location. The first few Indie Cruises were actually cruises, and the last few were on land. Since my day job was in a …
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Alegna Soap® and Sandalwood
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 …
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. …
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 …