Mystery Lotion Needs a Name

I’ve sent out some samples of a new “mystery” lotion to some of my customers, hoping that they would be able to help me name it. About a month ago I received a sample of this fragrance that was so […]

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Rebatch Gone Wrong

Here is my miserable story about the soap that is NOT going to make it to the shelf. Several days ago I made a double batch of Oatmeal, Milk & Honey soap and forgot to add the rice bran oil. […]

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Chomper Polish Tutorial

After visiting Courtney Robyn’s “Nest” a couple weeks ago, I realized that Courtney has a wealth of information on some interesting subjects, so I contacted her to learn more about the dental soap and tooth cleansing powder that she makes […]

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A Buzzworthy Tutorial!

Courtney of Courtney Robyn’s Nest recently posted this tutorial on how to process beeswax from raw burr comb ends that she purchased from a local beekeeper. With just a bit of melting and straining, she came up with some beautiful […]

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Free Laundry Soap Samples

Did I get your attention? I’m giving away samples of my homemade laundry soap this weekend only with any paid order via Greatcakessoapworks.com! It is made with the Great Cakes Soapworks Orange Essence Lye Soap. The recipe for the laundry […]

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Soaps Back in Stock

Whoopee! Hollah & shout! The Sandalwood soap is back in stock! Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to stamp this batch with the dragonflies. It’s just plain old soap. But it smells great! And it’s made with fresh goat’s milk. Can […]

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Quick Update

In between trips to the pool, the library, and the movie theater, I really am working on soap business, but as little as possible. It’s been great to have time to spend with my girls this summer! I have to […]

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Father’s Day

Yesterday was a pretty big day! My girls were both baptized: Our church practices a believer’s baptism, so when the girls were born, we dedicated them to the Lord. This means that we intended to raise them up to know […]

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It’s Not About Soap

Fair warning. This post is NOT about soap or anything soap related. I just wanted to let you know what I’ve been up to this week. We are in the middle of our church’s VBS this week (only we call […]

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Soap Updates!

Let’s start with the low inventory: Red Rock Canyon – just 1 left! I’ve marked it down to $5.00. Not planning to re-stock this one any time soon. Pineapple Blossom – just 1 left! Also marked down to $5.00, not […]

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