Patchouli Essential Oil
If you’ve never heard of patchouli or why some folks just can’t get enough of it, here is some interesting information: 1. The scent: Patchouli has a strong, earthy scent that is used as a base note in over half […]
On the Curing Rack: Black Raspberry Creme
The second type of soap that I’ve made in 2009 is Black Raspberry Creme, a favorite for over three years now! I made the first batch of this soap in September 2005. This time I made a much more dramatic […]
Rate This Blog!
Well, subscribers, I’m sort of assuming that you like my blog. You wouldn’t have subscribed if you didn’t! Great Cakes Soapworks recently joined a network called Blogged. The editor has rated my blog at an 8. I would love to […]
Lotion Sale
As the Christmas Sale draws to a close, I am going to offer a Lotion Sale to clear out the rest of my inventory this year. Starting Saturday, December 20 until Wednesday, December 31 (or sell-out), all the remaining Jojoba-Shea […]
Peppermint Soap Back in Stock!
Just a quick note to let you know that Peppermint Soap is back in stock. Get yours while it lasts! Just 14 available!
FDA Globalization Act Update
Back in August, I wrote about the FDA Globalization Act of 2008, a piece of legislation that could ruin my business. Basically it is one more way for the government to get overly involved in small business, and make it […]
And they’re gone…
A new record has been set at Great Cakes Soapworks. An entire batch of soap just sold out in two days. I had no idea that Peppermint soap would be so popular!! I can make more and try to have […]
Peppermint Soap is Back!!
I just finished wrapping and labeling another batch of Peppermint soap. It has been out of stock for almost three weeks, and I just sold six of them already and have promised several more to two other customers! I have […]
Top 5 Christmas Cookie Recipes
Once December starts, it seems like Christmas is just around the corner. I have cookies on the brain right now since I signed up to bring a couple dozen to my girls’ school tomorrow and I’m participating in a Christmas […]