Gratitude, Courage and Love
Jan 7, 2018
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 repurposing a candle jar.
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Jan 5, 2018
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...
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Nov 14, 2017
World's Greatest Pie
All the best things about fall rolled into one pie. I am not allowed to have Thanksgiving without it.
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Oct 18, 2017
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...
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Aug 30, 2017
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...
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Apr 20, 2017
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...
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Mar 23, 2017
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...
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Mar 22, 2017
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 ...
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Feb 28, 2017
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...
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Feb 22, 2017
Behind the scenes at Amani
Having your own soap making business might seem like fun, especially making beautiful swirly soaps, but the truth is ...
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Feb 14, 2017
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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May 31, 2016
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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