We all know that gaining new customers is important to a successful business. But have you thought about the importance of keeping and maintaining your current customers? Gaining customers is great…but if you’re losing customers then your new customers are simply replacing your old … Continue Reading
Jamisen Louis Update
I just couldn't help myself and had to see Mr. Jamisen Louis again on Sunday before heading to Easter dinner with friends and family. It was such a joy witnessing the happy little family with their new baby boy. This has to be my favorite picture of all time. Look at his tiny little fingers! Big … Continue Reading
Happy Easter from BB
We hope everyone is enjoying their Easter weekend with friends and family! -Team Bramble Berry Have a question about this blog post? Come join us at Bramble Berry's Facebook page and we can help you out with any of your soapy questions! … Continue Reading
Welcome Little Man
I just returned from visiting Anne-Marie and her family at the hospital and the little Bramble Bump is adorably cute. But you don't have to take my word for it, look at that little face! He was 6 pounds 13 ounces, 19 inches long and perfect in every way. In celebration of this newest … Continue Reading
Baby Time!
We have baby news! Anne-Marie is in the hospital and ready to give birth to her first born son- and not a second too soon with her attendance and speech at the Small Business Awards last night in Seattle (see post here). She's truly amazing and always seems able to fit everything in seamlessly - … Continue Reading
Bramble Bump’s First Award Show
Bramble Berry is so thrilled that we won the Businessperson of the Year for Washington State from the Small Business Administration. The awards ceremony was tonight and I am so relieved that our impending arrival stayed put for just one more event. He is already such a well-behaved little one, … Continue Reading
Baked Dendritic Bath Salts. So Relaxing!
Mmmmmm...... A hot bath with soothing salt and delicate fragrance sounds really good right now. So here's an easy and fool-proof method for making bath salts. Dendritic Salt has a greater surface area than other salts which means the fragrance (or essential) oils and color stick better and with … Continue Reading
Winning Surprises is Fun: The Winners
It's time to announce the winners of the "Winning Surprises is Fun" contest. If you're not familiar with the contest read about the prize here. After the epic Fair Ivy promotion, we had some amazingly, beautiful, jaw-dropping soaps and toiletries left over and we're thrilled to be giving the loot … Continue Reading
Marketing your Soap Business
Whether you are a small “craft fair” type of entrepreneur or have a “brick and mortar” shop there are several marketing ideas that can benefit your business.Email Marketing Email marketing is extremely powerful. Emails are customizable, cost effective, easily tracked and best of all they are … Continue Reading
Queen for a Day
It's almost baby time everyone (see pictures of the last Bramble Bump Report here), which means I'll be needing some help on the Soap Queen Blog while I'm in the hospital being a new mommy. I've lined up some incredible guest bloggers to fill the void while I'm with my new baby boy. I thought it … Continue Reading
Sunglasses Advised
We are so thrilled to announce the new non-bleeding colorant arrival at Bramble Berry. Get your sunglasses and feast your eyes on the new neon colorants! Fizzy Lemonade, Tangerine Wow, Electric Bubble Gum, Fired Up Fuchsia and Ultraviolet Blue. New Neon Colorants in Cold Process Soap … Continue Reading
Lotion Bar Love
There have been so many requests for a lotion bar tutorial so I hopped into the soap lab and busted out a twist on the traditional Lotion Bar Kit found at Bramble Berry. It's made with fun colors, a fruity fragrance and skin loving ingredients. Time to soften up those hands as the nice weather … Continue Reading
Winning Surprises is Fun!
Remember the Fair Ivy contest that just wrapped up? If not, read about the contest here and drool over some fabulous soap here and here. The BB crew hard at work going through each and every entry. From the left: Amber, Simona, Myself (and baby) and Courtney. It was a fun afternoon but a lot of … Continue Reading
Zoe-Life Shout Out
Loving my order from, Zoe-Life! When I saw these happy and foody soaps I couldn't resist the splurge! Pictured above are the Dead Sea Salt Bar, Cupcake and Kisses (my favorite) and Butt Naked Felted Soap. Below are some pictures from Erika, owner of Zoe-Life. Naturally I loved her sweet … Continue Reading