Gratitude, Courage and Love
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...
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Pisto: Spanish Ratatouille
We had a wonderful Spanish college student stay with us for three months this spring. The whole family loves her; she...
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Fast Company Article: Four Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier
I love Fast Company magazine. It is so much more than a business magazine. If you don't have a subscription, you can ...
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5 DIY Gift Basket Tips and Tricks
Recently I stopped carrying gift baskets on my store because they were cost prohibitive to ship. It was a difficult d...
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Behind the scenes at Amani Soaps + a lesson in physics
My soap is made with a combination of liquid oils (olive oil, avocado oil, and castor oil) as well as solid oils/butt...
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Love is in the air...and the sink! Creating a custom wedding favor soap
A few months ago I was contacted through my Facebook page by a woman who had the coolest idea for her wedding: a trea...
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Kifli (traditional Slovak Christmas cookie)
Traditional Slovakian Christmas cookies. Very easy and pretty much addictive.
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Roasted Root Vegetables
Here is our often requested recipe for roasted root vegetables. It's a great Thanksgiving side dish. Truthfully, ther...
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Upcycling ideas
I am a big fan of repurposing old items into something new (my office desk), pretty and useful, especially if it keep...
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Too much Stuff? Eleven Great Ideas for Experiential Holiday Gifts
Recently, I was feeling frustrated by the clutter in my home and how it made me feel overwhelmed, suffocated, frustra...
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My office transformation
Have I mentioned I am disorganized? Illustrative example: I just filed my taxes. In September. One reason, ok excuse,...
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It's back to school season!
It feels like the beginning of the school year is a logical time to introduce some much-needed order into my otherwis...
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