Soap Oils
Have you ever wondered why I use the base soap oils I do for my soap recipe? Each oil contributes a certain quality to the soap bar. When I formulate, …
My Top Five Best Selling Soaps
At events I'm usually asked what my best selling soap is. This post is for my top five best selling soaps. …
Long Island Soap Company
Alegna Soap® is a local Long Island soap company. …
Sea Cliff Mini Mart
The annual Sea Cliff Mini Mart, an arts and crafts exposition, takes place on the first Sunday of October in downtown Sea Cliff, Long Island. It is …
Why is handcrafted soap so expensive?
Most of us in the handcrafted soap business have been asked why our soaps are so expensive. There isn't a simple answer. …
Long Island Gratitude List
I love living on Long Island. I'm grateful for so many things that are near by. Here is my Long Island gratitude list. …
A Manly Man Soap
My husband has been asking me for a long while now to make a "Manly-Man" soap. A really large bar of soap with a male scent. He said it …
Long Island Collaboration
My latest Long Island collaboration is with Justine Moody. Justine is a fiber artist, she works with natural fibers. All of her work is …
Bridal Shower Favors
A few weeks ago I received an order for 19 of my Soap for Soup soaps and an email from Helga. It seems her son was getting married and she …
How to Choose a Handcrafted Soap
There are a lot of handcrafted soap makers selling their soaps lately, and there are just as many different types of handcrafted soap. Each …
Made on Long Island
Made on Long Island Last night I was sitting on my couch responding to emails as Brian watched an episode of "Air Disasters" on TV. We had …
The Thing About Living Near Other Soap Makers
I live on Long Island and I live near many other soap makers. The thing about living near other soap makers can be complicated. I can be at any event …