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Handmade gifts are a special treat during the holidays. Giving someone a gift you worked hard on is a great feeling. Handmade gifts - especially cold process soap - do take time to prepare. That's why it's a good idea to get started now. If you need some ideas, there is plenty of Handmade Holiday … Continue Reading
It's another throw-back Thursday video on Soap Queen TV! This video was originally filmed in 2009 (check out the background on the set). This recipe is still a favorite and the label templates are remain cute and functional. The label template will be free to download for the next week and after … Continue Reading
Today marks the 13 year anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attack on September 11th, 2001. While this event happened over a decade ago, the effects of this tragedy are still felt today. Sometime today, take a moment to remember all those affected. … Continue Reading
If you are planning on giving handmade gifts for the holidays, now is the time to plan ahead and start creating. Handmade gifts are not only more personalized and unique, they cut down on holiday spending. In 2012, the average American spent an estimated $854 on presents for family and … Continue Reading
The holidays may seem far away, but they will be here before you know it. If you plan on creating homemade gifts for family, friends and loved ones, now is the time to get started. Crafting gifts early cuts down on stress and makes the holiday season more enjoyable. With a little preparation, this … Continue Reading
No entrepreneur jumps into business knowing exactly how to run a company. Despite what you hear or read, people aren't just born good at business. It takes years (decades!) to learn the ins and outs of the business world, and many mistakes will be made along the way. There is so much that can only … Continue Reading
I'm on a mission to use all the vegetables in my garden. I hate seeing food go to waste, especially when I have worked so hard to produce it! Because of this mission, I've been experimenting with new ways to use vegetables. In particular, my beet plants have been thriving, so I broke out the blender … Continue Reading
"My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me." - Jim Valvano Family life has been fun as of late - and busy! We have a new family addition to integrate into our chaotic, busy, funny, and laughter-filled life. My brother's baby, Alise, has us all smitten. … Continue Reading
A big thank you to everybody who entered to be a part of our Fall 2014 S.O.A.P. Panel. It was so much fun to read every entry, and look through the fabulous tweets, pins, instagrams, blog posts, facebook posts and comments! It's amazing to be part of such a vibrant and creative community. With so … Continue Reading
One of the great things about working at Bramble Berry is connecting with other soap makers. For some, it's a fun hobby. For others, soap making changed their lives. This is the case with Donovan, an 11-year-old soap maker who started making melt and pour creations after he and his mother fell on … Continue Reading
The celebration of all things pumpkin spice continues with a creamy and luxurious Pumpkin Spice Latte Sugar Scrub. Made with a combination of skin-loving coffee butter and Foaming Bath Whip, this scrub moisturizes skin without a greasy feeling. Finely ground walnut shells and sugar gently remove … Continue Reading
Soap making is not only fun, it can have a dramatic impact on lives. After falling on tough times, Casey started teaching her son Donovan how to make melt and pour soap. Donovan fell in love with the craft, and quickly began selling his creations at a local farmers market in Albuquerque, New Mexico, … Continue Reading
The first signs of fall have begun. The morning air is crisper, the sun is setting earlier and leaves are changing color. This Pumpkin Spice Latte Soap celebrates the arrival of fall and the debut of a delicious fall beverage, the Pumpkin Spice Latte! Made with a delectable combination of Espresso … Continue Reading
Every year, the Bramble Berry team gets together to cheer the local collegiate-level baseball team, the Bellingham Bells. It's a great chance to get out of the office and enjoy each other's company in a relaxed setting. This year we watched them play against the Corvallis Knights, and while the … Continue Reading