Running a small business is hard work. I don't mass manufacture my products so my prices are higher than many bath and body companies. I'm not Amazon and I can't offer free shipping and promise your order will be there the next day. Although I do get help, every product I make is made in small batches. Each soap is hand cut personally by …
Open House
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. …
I had a Split Second to Choose. Be Upset or Be Grateful
I was practicing my presentation for the Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic conference and my phone rang. The woman who called said her name was Deborah and she purchased my soaps at a garage sale. She wanted to know if I still made them. I had a split second to choose. Be upset or be grateful. …
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Open House
This past Saturday I had my annual Open House. Or, as some of my customers call it, my "Soapen House". …
Gratitude List- My Annual Open House
This was such a great weekend. I had my annual Open House on Saturday, so this is an Open House themed Gratitude List. It's an automatic that I'm grateful for my family's help, my sisters who wrapped soap for 5 hours straight, my parents who entertained with their stories, and my husband who was on goodie bag duty. I couldn't have done it without …