This last batch for the March 2022 soapscription boxes almost finished me. I was excited to experiment with a new scent using hints of geranium and ylang ylang and rose clay, but as soon as I added the essential oils the soap traced and thickened to the point that I had to chisel the mixture…
It felt a bit wrong… The process was so very different. No drying rack needed. No wick prep needed (besides threading the needle and the mold) and no standing for hours dipping each pair in the vat of melted beeswax whilst half of the kitchen became off limits. We invested in a few (four to…
My own mother bought a soapscription. I currently know every single person that has supported our tiny business/hobby but, the most humbling new soapscriber that we received was my mom. My mom that demonstrated to me a strong work ethic and always kept steady work to keep food on the table. The trade off being…
All of the soapcription boxes should be at their destinations by now and I am thrilled to share what these boxes entail. The September collection had some delicious herbal and floral inspiration and I think these wintry months called for more warmth and spice to be captured. I created the first bars for this collection…
As I was dipping candles the other day, one of my precious sons proclaimed that it must be boring to dip candles for hours… I laughed, because it might be boring for some. Monotonous sometimes. But, I’m inspired. It comes and goes in waves. I pull out the dipping pot and the pouring pot, wait…
“Congratulations!” That’s what Andy said as soon as I left the local post office this morning. I mailed out a couple armfuls of boxes with professional mailing labels on them and a little prayer that they all arrive at their destinations. I should have gotten a receipt, but I think I was too excited to…
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