Packaging Soap Samples
Tiny soaps are so cute. I love checking out how other companies are packaging soap samples. My friends have some creative ways to show them off. …
Soap is a wash off product, it will not cure anything
I'm constantly amazed at the way some companies market their soap. It's a pet peeve of mine. Remember, soap is a wash off product. I pulled …
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How to get a five year old to wash their hands for no reason
Sometimes it's such a battle. How do you get your child to wash their hands? Would you believe some of them want to wash their hands for no reason? …
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Lessons I Learned From My Mom
Lessons I learned from my mom My mom passed away Christmas Eve morning. We had hospice coming to the house for about 3 weeks, so she died where she …
The top three places to store your handcrafted soap
You indulged in your favorite guilty pleasure, and now you need to find a place to store your treasures. Where is the best place to store your …
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Designing Labels Digho
So many people comment on how much they like my product labels. I believe you should do what you do best, and hire someone to do the rest. Designing …
A day in the life of a soap maker
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about a day in the life of a soap maker. Since then a little has changed, but not too much. …
My first pallet
I remember the day I ordered my first pallet of oils for Alegna Soap®. The holiday season was coming up I needed to order more oils and butters. I …
Soap Making Suppliers I Love
I've been making soap for 21 years now, and I have a list of soap making suppliers I love. When you first start, it's easier to get everything …
If you have the choice, choose soap over sanitizer
Have you noticed stores are out of hand sanitizer? That's why there are so many DYI sanitizer recipes on the internet. And there is a place for a hand …
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Sometimes I Amaze Myself
I posted the above picture of myself on Facebook a few weeks ago. I was recording a podcast for "Pants on Fire". One of my High School friends …
Can washing improve your mood?
Can Washing Improve Your Mood? My girlfriend Karen gave me this article out of the 2012 January/February issue of Health magazine. She thought it …