So, How IS soap made?!

How do we get this thing called soap, from all the oils and butters we start with? It is such a fascinating process (especially for an under-cover scientist, like me! :)
So many people ask me how the process of soapmaking works. And very many are quit surprised when I tell them, Lye is involved.  ”Lye!?” [...]

Slim pickings for holiday shoppers this year?

The Boston Globe reports, major retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, JC Penney, and even mega marts, like Wally world will be slashing inventory this holiday season, willing to place their bets on low inventory, versus millions in un-sold excess as experienced last year.  See the full article here.
This means not very much selection will be [...]

Virtual Walk & Soap for the Cause.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and although we’re a little late,  it’s never too late to support such a good cause!
Firstly, I know we’re all busy.  The Gal to Gal foundation has made it easy for ANYONE to “Walk for Wishes” this month, in support of  Breast Cancer Awareness. The Fullearths team over at [...]

itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, Soapy-studio!!! :)

well, I admit that my soap supplies have been getting out of hand and trying their best to take over my dining area. As much as I love my craft, I am NOT yet willing to allow it to take over and boss me around! So, I decided it was time to reel [...]

Soap Souffle – Fun Soap Experiment!

Cool science experiment with soap!  Wonder if it would work with Handcrafted whipped soap!

..with the holidays approaching!

Well, the holidays are approaching, and there is so much going through my mind.  I think sometimes, as a company reaches a new stage of development, there can be so many un-expected metamorphosis!  A very wise co-worker once asked me ” Can you feel it?” in reference to the new “skin” coming in, as the [...]