What do you want to know about soap? I've written about how soap cleans, different soap making oils, choosing a handcrafted soap, choosing a soap maker, and about a typical day in the life of this soap maker. …
Gratitude
Accomplishments
I don't like making New Year resolutions. A resolution implies that I need to do something better. I'd rather focus on my accomplishments during the past year. Seeing how much I've done puts me in a better mood. It's also a more positive way to look at things and gets me motivated to continue to grow. …
Christmas Gratitude
Forgive me for not being politically correct, but I've never been fond of saying Happy Holidays. If we meet this time of year, I'll ask you what you celebrate and wish you a happy whatever it is. And if you leave a comment below, I will. But since I celebrate Christmas, I'd like to share my Christmas Gratitude with you. …
Soap for Soup
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 the way I do. Meet Leslie, my Soap for Soup soap. Soap for Soup Leslie stared at the ceiling after opening her eyes in the morning. She had 15 minutes before she had to wake up her two kids to get …
A Difficult Time of Year
Is this a difficult time of you for you too? Since my dad died, Thanksgiving and Christmas have been tough. I've been on edge lately, more emotional and anxious. Lethargic too, I'm tired all the time. …