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Happy weekend! The past few weeks have been incredibly full. Last week, I attended the Entrepreneur of the Year Gala in Seattle. I had the honor of being nominated alongside many incredible entrepreneurs in the Northwest. While I did not win the award, it was an honor to be nominated. I know that’s a little cliche, but it truly was amazing to be recognized. Below, Chris and I enjoy the night. It was wonderful to have him by my side and enjoy a date night!

Today, I’m enjoying the sun with the kiddos. The weather has been hit or miss lately, but today is turning out to be a lovely. If you’re looking for a little crafting inspiration, below are some of my favorite pins, tweets and ‘grams from the past week.

Pinterest:

Left to right, clockwise:

This trick for cutting watermelon is genius. Why didn’t I think of this?
These Red, White & Blue Pretzel Rods would be really fun for a 4th of July gathering.
This DIY for Crazy Straws tutorial has a potential Pinterest-fail written all over it, but they are so stickin’ cute! Who knows, maybe it’s easier than it sounds?
Soapinsuz_ made my Blueberry Embed Round Bars from my book, Pure Soapmaking, and they turned out perfectly. Awesome job!

Facebook:
I have been doing a lot of Facebook live videos recently. It’s such a fun way to connect with you all! Below, I made the Aloe Vera Hanger Swirl project from Pure Soapmaking.

Instagram:
Below is the Energizing Orange Soap, created with the new Natural Soap Kit for Beginners. The kit includes everything you need to make the soap, including printed instructions, labels and free shipping to the lower 48 United States. It’s a great kit for experienced soap makers too!

Did you hear about the #SoaptheRainbow series on the blog and Instagram? From now until August, each week represents a color, starting with red. Post a photo on Instagram with the tag#SoaptheRainbow for a chance to win Bramble Berry gift certificates! Click here to get all the details and learn about the grand prize. Believe me, you want to enter for the grand prize…it’s a good one! =)

Twitter:

Happiness is a choice. Remind yourself of that everyday with a Best Day Ever Gold Foil Notebook.
A big thank you to New England Handmade Artisan Soaps for this awesome roundup and review of my Pure Soapmaking book.
This summer, what are you going to save money on?
We have all felt disengaged at work. As a manager, here are 5 Things to Do When an Engaged Employee Disengages.
You may be missing out on about 70% of your Instagram feed. Wait, what!?

I hope you’re having an awesome weekend so far. To keep up with soapy social media throughout the week, you can follow me on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine, YouTube and Snapchat. I’m Bramble-Berry on Snapchat. Don’t forget to tag your soapy projects on Instagram with the hashtag #SoapShare and #PureSoapmaking so I can see what you’re making! =)

I hope you are all having a great Labor Day weekend! Mine has been filled with sunshine and gardening. With summer ending, I’m trying my best to harvest summer crops and get ready for fall. Luckily, the warm weather lasts into September here in the Pacific Northwest, so there is still time to enjoy the sun before the fall chill sets in. I do need to pull most of my kale because it got powdery mildew (yes, I dried water + milk 1:9 ratio and some other things I’ve read online to try), so I’ll be replanting kale this weekend too. Speaking of fall, be sure to sign up for our Newsletter to be in the know about upcoming promotions and exclusive projects. We have some really fun and festive holiday and fall ideas, and can’t wait to share them with you. In the meantime, here are my favorite pins, tweets and instagrams from the past few weeks! Pins: Left to right, clockwise:

This Rose Necklace and Ring Tutorial by The Idea Room is adorable. I would love to use a deep purple color and wear the necklace during fall.
Doesn’t this Tomato and Blueberry Salad look delicious? I have never tried blueberries in a salad before, I love the color they add.
With vibrant colors and an amazing swirl, this Dusk to Dawn Soap by Petals Bath Boutique is a showstopper. If you’d like to try a Faux Funnel Pour, check out this Soap Queen Tv video!
As summer ends, it’s time to start planning my fall garden. Here are 10 Vegetables to Grow in Fall, I might try to grow some garlic.

Instagram: With fall on it’s way and Pumpkin Spice Lattes officially hitting stores on September 2nd, we have been busy creating pumpkin inspired projects =) Be on the look out for them next week! Creating a textured soap top is easy; simply use a spoon to make peaks! Covering it with Sparkle Gold Mica doesn’t hurt either =) Tweets:

When trying to lose weight, it can be tempting to hop on the scale several times a day. Here are 5 reasons why you should use your scale sparingly.
It would seem that all scientific studies offer life changing breakthroughs, but many are simply bad science. When reading a scientific study, here are things to look for to help evaluate the claims of the study.
According to the Wall Street Journal, yoga participation only grew 4.5% in 2013, while the sales for yoga apparel increased by 45%! Seems comfortable and stylish is a winning combination.
What does social media’s ability to make us all “microcelebrities” mean for our lives? Creating and sharing content online continues to shape how we build relationships.
If you suffer from anxiety, here are 6 Tips for Fighting Anxiety (with one being especially important!)

Have a great rest of your holiday weekend! To keep up with the latest soapy social media throughout the week, you can follow me on Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest, Vine and YouTube.