My First Soap
It was my first year working in the North Shore School District Science department and the last day of school in June. Working a summer …
How Does Soap Clean?
Have you ever wondered how soap works? Do we need bubbles? How does soap clean? I was sure I knew the answer, but I asked …
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 …
Where Soap Making Has Taken Me
My girlfriend Linda and I were exchanging texts the other day. She was catching up on her emails and wanted to let me know how much she liked my last …
Providence Perfume & My Natural Perfume Addiction
It's no secret that I have a natural perfume addiction. I have a collection of perfumes and samples that rival any department store. I've taken more …
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 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 …
My Soapy Long Island Friends
This week I've been thinking of my soapy Long Island friends. There are quite a few soap makers on Long Island. I love these ladies for many …
Being Grateful for the Small Things, like Screws
My day job is in a public school system. I work with teachers and help them incorporate science in their classrooms. I asked one of the …
My 5 Most Popular Blog Posts
I spent some time going through my old blogs and came up with my 5 most popular posts. I enjoyed re-reading them and thought you might too. …
Soap Making Class. The Best Birthday Present Ever!
I had a soap making class in my studio on Long Island a few days ago. I usually only take 4 students at a time. My studio is …
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