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Isn’t this the cutest soap you’ve ever seen (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)? Okay. Okay…So I rushed this project a little bit. I admit it. It’s the soap only a mother could love, right? Well, here’s my story and I’m sticking to it... I was in a hurry to showcase our new Aloha Molds, featured above, … Continue Reading
Check out our awesome new Aloha Molds. We have 7 new Aloha molds and our favorites, so far, are the Retro Owls and the Button Flowers. These molds are so great for layering because the divots are deep enough to effortlessly pour multiple layers. My first batch using these new molds were … Continue Reading
Tammy Doering of Totally Pamper Me was at the Soap Guild convention in Vermont. She gave generous samples and workshops on how to make your skin smooth, fresh and young looking without surgery. While I didn't get to attend her session this time, I have gone to her "mudding" sessions before and … Continue Reading
Thanks to all who shared their creations on last week's post where we asked our readers to tell us about the soap they have made using a Soap Queen tutorial. I loved reading and reminiscing about all of your projects. Congratulations to SingingWolf from Soaps From the Wolf. Yahoo! Keep an eye … Continue Reading
The talent in this little resort is bursting at the seams! I cannot get over how many amazing artisans and soap artists are all gathered in one place. Here are some of the entries to the "Best Of" Soapers Showcase. Are you feeling inspired yet? I was absolutely in awe, mouth agape, at the … Continue Reading
I was so honored and humbled by two of the superstar guests for my talk on Building Your Business - Jamila White, the E-Commerce Diva herself and Donna Maria from the Indie Business Network. This is Jamila White from Bootstrap Babes and the E-Commerce Diva. She was warm, funny and instantly … Continue Reading
I am so lucky that I get to hang out with Lori Nova, two days in a row. She won the best swirl for the Soap Guild show for the last two years. Here is her non-entry entry for this year. The Guild wanted to give someone else a chance to win so Lori didn't get to officially enter. Still, she's … Continue Reading
Apparently, they alerted the kitchen that I was coming. Look what dessert was for lunch! The grounds here are luscious and green and there is nary a fall foliage color to be found. In addition to practicing my speeches for tomorrow, I was able to take a walk outside with Lori Nova from the Nova … Continue Reading
On my smooth and easy flight to Vermont (thank you Alaska & United!), I came across this ad. Check it out! Ice Cream that has HALF the calories and HALF the sugar of regular low fat yogurt? Rejoicing all around! After all, that healthy probiotic laden yogurt I've been eating down daily for … Continue Reading
Woo-Hoo! And, I'm off to the airport! I'm flying all day to Burlington, Vermont. Natch, I'm with with United of the previous angry-little-yelling-man debacle. However, I am confident that this time, United will have 100% on-time flights, great service and friendly gate staff. I'll be speaking … Continue Reading
One of my girlfriends recently gave her 2 weeks notice to a well-respected company in Seattle. She had been given the opportunity of her career to get a promotion and a 50% raise ... in a different company. Though I am not a saint, I generally am thrilled when any of my staff find greener … Continue Reading
The entire office erupted into peals of laughter and joy when they saw these bath bomb cupcakes on Etsy. Being very frosting-impaired, their mounds of luscious frosting intrigues me. Hey Card Lady has a cupcake bath fizzy shop on Etsy, though it is down a few products since I purchased 8 bath … Continue Reading
Roses Love Patchouli Soap $5.65 at Flower Peddler I love the use of soap gratings to provide texture and color interest to the bar. Pink Peonies from Flower Peddler. $5.35 here. The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble … Continue Reading
I had the honor of speaking to the IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) yesterday. I spoke about the importance of having a very strong support network. Every successful person has a huge massive support team around them - you may not see them, but they're there. Not only … Continue Reading