Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
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Let the countdown begin -- our August Soap Swap is now less than a month away! If you aren't familiar with our Soap Swaps, they are a wonderful way to connect with other soapers, be inspired by new techniques and designs, and experience a wonderful array of fragrances. If you've swapped before, you … Continue Reading
“I've noticed that being with you, I smile more often, I anger a little less quickly, the sun shines a little brighter, and life is so much sweeter.” -Unknown PS - The blueberries that we picked the day this photo was taken weighed over 4 pounds. Jamisen ate them ALL in 6 days. We all feared he … Continue Reading
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I've been in and out of the office this week on account of Norm, our COO, mandating me to take it easy (little does he know, no one can stop me from checking emails on my phone!) I've been able to spend plenty of outside in the sunshine with Lily, and Jamisen even helped me build a trellis in our … Continue Reading
Transport yourself to the seaside of a breezy Mediterranean village with this #HomeSpa Pink Himalayan Sea Salt tutorial. Skin-loving Shea Melt and Pour base combines with scrubby Pink Himalayan Salt to create a bar that is both moisturizing and exfoliating. One thing to be aware of, this bar does … Continue Reading
Relieve tired eyes with a serum part of the Home Spa collection of tutorials. The ingredients in this formula were specifically selected for their skin-loving properties. For example, Carrot Seed Essential Oil, which some studies suggest provides a natural source free-radical-fighting antioxidants, … Continue Reading
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From the cobblestone streets of Paris to the watery canals of Venice, Bramble Berry is bringing the treasures of old world Europe a little closer to home this summer. Starting tomorrow and going through August 2nd, we'll introduce a variety of new tutorials that make up our Home Spa collection. … Continue Reading
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Welcome to mid July! I saw a funny little photo on Facebook this morning; it showed cars under snow with the message "Don't complain about the heat. This is just 16 weeks away." Yikes! The summer is flying by, and there has no shortage of activity around here. We've been busy planning a super … Continue Reading
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Happy weekend everyone, I hope your week is coming to a wonderful close and you're busy preparing for a weekend summer adventure. Our Chief Operating Officer Norm returned to the office yesterday after a month-long trip to Europe, and we greeted him with a little prank -- after all, who wouldn't … Continue Reading
Take a walk on the wild side with this trendy Leopard Spot Soap. This was yet another dramatic entry to the Great Cakes Soapworks Challenge series. It involves a unique frosting bag technique to achieve the fierce, big cat-inspired spots. For those of you looking to expand your soaping skill set, … Continue Reading
Strut your stuff with this fabulous Peacock Glitter Nail Polish. The polish is super simple to make, and in under a half an hour you can have your nails prepped and ready for a night out! The Vintage Grey Mica adds a touch of sophistication, and the subtlety of the green, blue and aqua-hued glitter … Continue Reading
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Based on your suggestions, comments and encouragement we have been working hard to get a system on Bramble Berry's website where you can review our products and leave feedback. We're happy to announce that we have a review system finally in place! We want to know what you like, what you don't … Continue Reading
Life is settling in with two children. Those who have made the transition from 1 child to 2 know the tiredness, pain, frustration and moments of glee and hilarity Chris and I are going through. Jamisen remains 95% loving and curious and 5% mischievous when it comes to his little sister. Like, … Continue Reading
"Young people know how to use these social networking tools, and they know how to use them effectively." -Edward Norton Lily and I gave a joint talk on entrepreneurship this week. It was fun to have her with me - and she was a definite hit with the students! … Continue Reading
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With all the fun happenings at Bramble Berry and Soap Queen, this last week has just flown by! We've had one of our last guest posts from the Soap Guild show (written by our very own Kat Hackney), a brand new Make it Month with Woodland Elves, the sample fragrance of the month, and a unique chance … Continue Reading