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 …
My 60th Birthday
This past week I celebrated my 60th birthday. Yes, you heard me. I turned 60. I first thought when my 60th birthday came around, I'd …
Soap for Soup Sale
There are 3 things we all need- a roof over our head, clothes on our backs, and food on our table. I am grateful to have all of these things …
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. …
Playing Hooky
Sunday was a beautiful day. I had quite a bit of soap to make, orders to fill and paperwork to do. For the first time in a …
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 …
Long Island Fairs, Events, and Soap Making
Long Island Fairs, Events and Soap Making This is a busy time of the year for me. In the fall, there are so many fairs and events on Long …
Gratitude for the Silver Lining
Sometimes it takes years to find the gratitude for the silver lining. …