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Nine ideas for empty candle containers
You've burned your fabulous new candle, but, what do you do with the empty tumbler? Here are nine easy ideas for repu...
New packaging
Our new packaging isn't exactly new since we began using it in July 2017. However, we haven't yet told the story of...
World's Greatest Pie
All the best things about fall rolled into one pie. I am not allowed to have Thanksgiving without it.
Tips for handmade soap
People frequently ask me about the best way to get the most life out of their handmade soap. In the interest of folks...
Wick Tips for Candles
Wick Tips for Candles
To get the best performance from your wood wick candle, be sure to trim the wick after every us...
Ingredient Spotlight: Castor Oil
Castor oil is a common ingredient in most handcrafted soaps. It is pressed from the seed of the castor plant (Ricinus...
A Mediocre Life
Recently, I read the article "What if All I Want is a Mediocre Life?" at No Side Bar, a website dedicated to living a...
What's for Dinner Wednesday?
I've said many times that one of the most annoying chores I face on a regular basis is figuring out what to make for ...
Fun Project Idea: DIY Sugar Cube Scrub
One of the suppliers I work with sent this really easy tutorial for a sugar cube scrub. This would be a fun project w...
Behind the scenes at Amani
Having your own soap making business might seem like fun, especially making beautiful swirly soaps, but the truth is ...
Sneak peek of Amani's rebrand
I have been working for months with a design team to create a new logo and packaging.
Lesson #1--it will take twice a...
Pisto: Spanish Ratatouille
We had a wonderful Spanish college student stay with us for three months this spring. The whole family loves her; she...