Long Island Soap Nite
I've had some friends who've gone to Paint Nite. It seems to be very popular on Long Island right now. For those of you who don't know what …
My 10 Favorite Essential Oils for Soap Making
So many scents to choose from! When I started Alegna Soap® I wanted to make everything and buy every essential oil I could.. I knew that moving from a …
What if?
My friend Donna DeRosa wrote a blog post that touched my heart. It's called The Magic If. She explains how "If" is a magical word, full of …
Soap for Soup
I stood with the phone in my hand, waiting for the guts to make the phone call. What if she's angry with me? I thought again of her with …
Learning how to make soap
Many years ago, I took a book out of the library and taught myself how to make soap. It became a unique hobby I enjoyed. The internet was …
Long Island Soap Making Classes
Long Island Soap Making Classes I enjoy sharing my love of soap making with others. I hold Long Island soap making classes in my studio in …
Soap making with Argan Pulp
Soap Making with Argan Pulp One of the more interesting ingredients I have used in soap making is argan pulp. A few months ago I was fortunate to …
Collaboration, Women supporting Women and the Feminist in Me
Collaboration, Women supporting other Women, and the Feminist in Me I don't exactly remember when I met Diane Bard of Peace Soap. I …
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A life changing experience
A Life Changing Experience Last weekend I traveled to Haiti with Marla Bosworth and Amanda Gail. We were there to teach the women of OFEDA so they …
Lovin’ Soap Project
Lovin' Soap Project In 2 weeks I'm going to Haiti with the Lovin' Soap Project to continue teaching the women of OFEDA how to make soap and …