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Work this creme into tired feet for an indulgent treat. The addition of beeswax makes for a nice, thick consistency and I like that the Peppermint 2nd Distillation Essential oil seems to give my feet a subtle pick-me-up. Adding Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oil enhances the Coffee Butter's natural … Continue Reading
E-commerce can be a super great to make money, but there is quite a lot you need to know before you get started -- from finding all the information you need, to what platform to use, how to market your site, whether to hire a developer, how to cope when the orders start flooding and more. … Continue Reading
It's fun to take a stroll down memory lane by looking at the archives of the Soap Queen blog (well, if you're into soaps and crafting, that is). There are a few ways to search for posts past; if you remember the title, type it in the search bar and click "go!". If it's a specific type of project … Continue Reading
First, a shameless plug: if you haven't voted for us today in the Facebook challenge, please do. You can vote daily HERE; we really want to bring Soap University to you. Thanks to all who participated in the #UniqueTops challenge! You can check out the winners here. There was such a great … Continue Reading
Bellingham is a unique place where small business is celebrated and the concept of buying local and buying from your neighbors is espoused. When Katie's Cupcakes went on the famed show, Cupcake Wars, all of Bellingham collectively held their breath. It was thrilling to have our little town on the … Continue Reading
"The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand." -Vince Lombardi … Continue Reading
With the gift giving season right around the corner, it's hard to ignore the quick and easy ideas available with every one of Bramble Berry's fragrance oil samples of the month. October's sample is Spiced Mahogany. Be sure to take a peak at the tutorial (especially if you're a fan of adorable … Continue Reading
Every year as part of our commitment to giving back (see our Social Responsibility Statement here), Bramble Berry donates 5% of our profits to local non-profit organizations. Earlier this year we decided we wanted to bring you, our readers and customers into the mix and donate to the causes you felt … Continue Reading
If you've been reading this blog for a while, you may have heard of our beloved COO Norman. Norman started with Bramble Berry almost 12 years ago, one of my earliest and best ever hires (ever, hands down, luckiest choice I ever made!). Since then, he's worked his way from Warehouse … Continue Reading
The bulk of the text for blog post is from Professional Beauty Association On July 27, 2012 the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) issued newly revised proposed regulations under its legislative mandate to provide for Safer Consumer Products through the use of “Green … Continue Reading
Thanks to everyone who entered this fun #Rebatch Challenge! To see all of the entries in this challenge, take a peek at Bramble Berry's #Rebatch Facebook album. Let's have a soapy drum roll for the winners... Ann from Pitter Pattern Designs - 'Out To Sea' - Made with Aqua LabColor and Titanium … Continue Reading
This week, it's all about your fabulous and fantastic packaging. From plastic buttons to paper origami to upcycled vintage sheet wrappers, we want to see your unique way of using materials in the presentation of your soaps and body products! What brilliant new idea have you come with to enclose your … Continue Reading
We had a busy weekend. Grandpa and Grandpa came up for one day and in addition to hiking, visiting many parks and cooking Martha Stewart's Pinto and Rice burgers and doctored-up Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes, there were trains: Smiles: … Continue Reading
If you can dream it, then you can achieve it. You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want. -Zig Ziglar Above, pictured from left to right: Sarah Rothenbuhler, Heather Othmer, Kelli Linville, Erin Baker, (me), Jody Bergsma … Continue Reading