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 town. On Sunday they held their annual Sea Cliff mini mart. The people who live in Sea Cliff love their mini mart fiercely. I swear the whole town comes out for it. It's held the first Sunday of …
Gratitude
Being in Gratitude when it’s Difficult
Sometimes I wake up and I just don't feel good. It's not something physical, it's just a mood. I take a minute and think about all the things I have to be grateful for. I have a roof over my head, clothes on my back and food on my table. I have a supportive family, a day job with health insurance, and a successful soap company. But I …
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 support me in my soap making. I'm filled with gratitude for them all. My dad, who built me all my soap boxes, craft table display and curing racks. …
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 together this summer, I worked nights the summer session at Farmingdale College and he worked days at his job at Vengo. We decided to drive out east on Long Island and stay in a Bed and Breakfast. My …
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My Visit to Simply Pure Products
In May I went to the 2017 HSCG Soap Conference in Las Vegas and met Mary and her production manager Melissa. She and Melissa sat behind me and we started chatting. When she told me she was from Warrenton, Virginia and had a shop there, I knew I had to visit Simply Pure Products. …