Go See Fireproof!

My husband and girls and I went with some friends to see “Fireproof” at the movie theater yesterday afternoon. Wow. It was amazing! This is the third film produced by Sherwood Pictures out of Albany, Georgia, and they keep getting […]

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The Sunny Side

My booth at the Overland Park Fall Festival was facing the southwest yesterday. I had the sunny side! It was a very warm and sunny day for late September in Kansas: in the low 80s. By the middle of the […]

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New Shea Butter & Fall Festival

This week I have been preparing to sell my wares at the Overland Park Fall Festival on Saturday. Part of that preparation includes a new Whipped Shea Butter. In addition to the traditional unscented version I’ve been selling for the […]

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Four New Soaps Available Now

As promised, there are four new soaps available at Greatcakessoapworks.com! Apples & Spice has been a favorite for fall the last four years! All that apple, spice, and orange peel makes one yummy smelling soap. Coffee soaps are a staple […]

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A Pile of Apples

While I was busy selling soap at the farmer’s market on Saturday, my husband was invited to take the girls down to a piece of property near Spring Hill, KS to pick apples. The girls apparently had a wonderful time. […]

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Lotion Fragrance Survey Results

This survey was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who participated – it has been very helpful in determining which lotions to make for the last two farmer’s markets and fall shows. Of course, they will be available at the […]

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Last Day for Lotion Fragrance Survey

Just a heads up, Sunday is the last day to complete the lotion fragrance survey! I have been utterly amazed at the number of people who have participated this far, and am SO grateful for your input. There are some […]

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Pumpkin Pie Soap Now Available!

You’ve been waiting ever so patiently for some new fall soap. It’s finally here!! Go pick up some Pumpkin Pie soap at Great Cakes Soapworks.com!! Soap balls are also available in this wonderful scent.

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Best of the Best Supplier Awards

This is for my soapmaking friends. Saponifier Magazine is doing their survey for the Best of the Best Supplier Awards. First of all, if you haven’t subscribed to this fabulous online magazine, you need to! They have loads of great […]

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Lotion Fragrance Survey

Yes, a survey! That means I need feedback, please! And I will compensate one random participant with a two ounce Jojoba-Shea Lotion of their choice, so read on…. This year I made the decision not to carry my lotions at […]

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