Alegna Soap® is a local Long Island soap company. …
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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. …
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 …
Seaweed Seawater Soap
While sitting on a Long Island beach, I saw some beautiful green seaweed. I thought it might be fun to try to make soap with it, and while I was at it, use seawater to do it. Brian had a bag to collect the seaweed, and I used empty water bottles for the seawater. Soon I had everything I need for my seaweed seawater soap. Making Seaweed Seawater …