Goat Milk Soap
Since I spend a lot of time with my soaps, I think of them as my friends. I give them different personalities and I thought you may like to …
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 …
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social I'm so grateful, humbled, nervous and excited to be speaking at the Tennessee Soap and Candle Social in …
My 5 Favorite Blogs & Newsletters
I'm pretty busy with my day job and Alegna Soap®, so I don't have as much time for reading as I'd like. Here are my 5 favorite blogs and newsletters I …
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 …
Soap Making Class
Soap Making Class Last Friday night I taught a soap making class in my studio at home. I enjoy teaching and I try to my soap making class a fun and …
Running a Small Business is Hard Work
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 …
Old Pictures
I spent some time today going through old pictures of my soaps. It's fun to look through them and reminisce. I took this picture and …
How Do You Choose a Soapmaker?
In stores, at craft fairs and online, you have a choice of who to purchase your handcrafted soap from. How do you choose a soapmaker? By the look of …
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. …
Sea Cliff Mini Mart
My day job is in a school system on the north shore of Long Island. Sea Cliff is one of the towns included in the district. It's an artsy …