Dear Subscribers
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you. I was so surprised to meet one of you at the farmer’s market on Saturday!! Holly and her family drove all the way from Belton, Missouri to buy […]
Back to School Soap Sale
Time for another soap sale! Check out the Handmade Soap Combo Deal: all regular priced soaps are 4 for $18, instead of $20. All your favorites are well-stocked, except Almond Milk. I’m down to 3 of those as of today, […]
Glowing Testimonials
I’ve received two outstanding testimonials from paying customers about the new Skin Glow Facial Moisturizer this week. The first one came three days ago from Kayla in Oklahoma City: Amy, I wanted to tell you how much I love the […]
Olathe Farmer’s Market
In case you didn’t know, I sell my soaps and such at the local farmer’s market every Saturday morning starting in May, and going through the second week in October. We’ve had some very unusual weather this summer in Kansas. […]
On the Curing Rack: Cherries & Chestnuts
I was very excited to try a new fragrance and technique this week. Cherries & Chestnuts was a challenge since the fragrance will turn the soap a dark brown. For the first layer, I wanted some dark cherry red color, […]
Featured on YouTube
Check out this endorsement of Great Cakes Soapworks Cinnamon Bun Coffee Soap and Vanilla Latte lip butter:
On the Curing Rack: Pumpkin Pie Soap
Ta-da!! The favored soap from the Fall Soap Survey is finally on the curing rack! Pumpkin Pie Soap was the overall winner with nearly 33% of the first place votes. And no wonder! This fabulous soap is loaded with rich, […]
On the Curing Rack: Apples & Spice
Yesterday, I made a double batch of Apples & Spice soap. This soap placed 2nd in the recent Fall Soap Survey. It was the original fall soap scent made by Great Cakes Soapworks back in 2004. I’m almost ashamed to […]
I’m Overcommitted
The title says it all. I jumped in with both feet on these rooms, and I’m still not finished. My older daughter’s birthday is tomorrow, and we are hosting a party at our house in the afternoon. I am making […]