Private Soapmaking Class
Nancy lives in Puerto Rico and was in New York for a few weeks. She emailed be about taking a soapmaking class. She had tried a few times to …
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 …
Soap Conferences
Soap Conferences It's not a secret that I love to talk about all things soap. The properties of different base oils, blending fragrances, …
A Blending Class, Determination and a Nor’easter
What do a blending class, determination and a nor'easter have in common? I'm so glad you asked. …
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 …
The Long Island Woman’s Expo
The Long Island Woman's Expo is one of my favorite events. Think about the energy you get when you put over 80 woman entrepreneurs in one building. …
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 …
Typical Day in the Life of this Soap Maker
I thought you might be interested in a typical summer day in the life of this soap maker. I can't speak for all soap makers, but this is a …
My Soapy Long Island Friends
This week I've been thinking of my soapy Long Island friends. There are quite a few soap makers on Long Island. I love these ladies for many …
A Week of Teaching Soap Making
I've thought about the past few days and realized I'm grateful for a week of teaching soap making. …