Tutorials on soapmaking, bath fizzies, lotions and more
We were so pleased that Santa had a few extra minutes to stop by our house on Christmas Eve. Jamisen initially wasn't the biggest fan but with Daddy by his side, he walked over to the book bin, grabbed a book and brought it back to Santa to read to him. It was rather adorable. Jamisen's big present … Continue Reading
The annual Grinch picture: Jamisen looks even more terrified than last year: … Continue Reading
There are so many things that make the Christmas season my favorite - the new tradition of the Elf on the Shelf, playing Settler of Catan for hours, laughing with family, Santa Claus making an appearance (while Grandpa mysteriously disappears), the Salvation Army shopping trip for Bramble Berry and … Continue Reading
This week, we had a little pint-sized elf visit the Bramble Berry warehouse to help spread Christmas cheer. It turns out that he accepted a little Christmas cheer first. Thank you Norman (our operations ninja) for the fantastic fishing game. Jamisen caught onto it quickly and I can see that we'll … Continue Reading
Somehow, despite all the perfect planning, did someone *maybe* slip off your gift list? No worries! Here are a few of my favorite quickie projects, last-minute ideas that you can get done in just a few hours. Top Row: Painted Ornament Project, Soapy Candy Canes, Gingerbread Man Soap Middle … Continue Reading
Christmas is only four days away and I just can't wait (family, family, family!). This month has been full of fun projects like our Hot Process series: Crock Pot Camo, CPOP Swirls, and HPOP Layers; interesting contests like our Make it Monday: #Christmas Schwag; and even a couple Facebook photos of … Continue Reading
Ever wondered what the difference is between CPOP, HPOP, and CPHP? I’m hoping to set the record straight when it comes to various methods of using heat to aid in the soapmaking process. Or, at the very least, I’ve set out to tell my own accounts of what happens when I soap with these different … Continue Reading
I am obsessed with licorice. I've heard rumors that chocolate is also delicious but when forced to choose, give me the acquired taste of licorice. For the record, my favorite kind is Panda (though RJ's or Darrell Lea's are never turned down) or the ultra-acquired taste of Salted Licorice (available … Continue Reading
Thanks to everyone who threw their hats in the ring for the Make it Monday #Christmas Schwag Challenge! Check out the winners here. And before the holiday season sneaks away from us just as quickly as it approached, I thought you'd enjoy a peek at the over 200 (!) entries from the challenge. … Continue Reading
Christmas is coming! Christmas is coming! I can hardly believe that this year has gone by so fast. It seems like yesterday that we were started our very first Make it Monday challenge but it was actually this summer. It's been so much fun seeing you all participate in these challenges and coming up … Continue Reading
This week I've been getting ready for Christmas by baking cookies for our upcoming cookie swap and going on our annual Salvation Army shopping trip! It has been so much fun seeing all your fabulous Christmas-themed products in our Make it Monday: #Christmas Schwag Challenge (check out the Facebook … Continue Reading
Any kids or tweens on your list of gift recipients? Here's a great mashup of projects could work perfectly as some quick and easy stocking stuffers! Top Row: Tween Soap, Cool Yule Peppermint Loaf, Gift Series: Bath Fizzies (Day One & Day Two) Middle Row: Color Block Rainbow Soap, Candy … Continue Reading
Before I write this post about our happy Salvation Army Shopping trip, I'd like to express our sadness and sympathy for the community of Newtown, Connecticut. As a parent, my heart breaks especially over this tragedy. I've had many, many conversations today with Brambleberrians equally saddened over … Continue Reading
Ever wondered what the difference is between CPOP, HPOP, and CPHP? I’m hoping to set the record straight when it comes to various methods of using heat to aid in the soapmaking process. Or, at the very least, I’ve set out to tell my own accounts of what happens when I attempt these different … Continue Reading