My first attempt at making African Black Soap
I have the most amazing customers and I'm so grateful for them. They are always willing to help me when I have ideas for new products. So …
Playing Hooky
Sunday was a beautiful day. I had quite a bit of soap to make, orders to fill and paperwork to do. For the first time in a …
Gratitude for the Silver Lining
Sometimes it takes years to find the gratitude for the silver lining. …
Lace Soap
I like to try different soap making techniques. I've been making soap for 18 years now, but there is always something to learn. That's one of the …
Change is difficult and growing up is hard
My beautiful Elaine is all grown up. Change is difficult and growing up is hard. I started making soaps when Elaine was 12 years old …
Battery Draining App
Do you know a BDA? A battery draining app. Someone who drains your energy. You walk away from an interaction with a BDA and you feel empty, …
The Zen of Making Soap
Have you ever found that sweet spot where everything seems to flow? When you don't notice time passing? Some find it cooking (my husband …
Benefits of taking a bath
It only takes 20 minutes and every time I do it I'm glad I did. I'm relaxed, my skin feels great and my mood improves. I don't know why I don't do it …
Photo Friday- Specialty Soap
Just in time for Halloween! Some of my Limited Edition soaps. Pumpkin Beer soap and Vampire soap. …
Alegna Soap. Why I chose this name
After I decided to start a business, the next decision I had to make was the businesses name. I needed something that reflected who I am, …
Is there lye in my soap?
One of the questions I've been asked many times is "Is there lye in my soap?" I answer honestly that there is no lye in my soap but I did use lye to …
A Confession- My Natural Perfume Addiction
I have an addiction. I'm sure there are others who share this addiction with me, but I don't know of anyone personally. Even as a young …