As I was leaving Starbucks last night after meeting a friend, a woman stopped me in the parking lot and asked, “How do you stay happy?” At first, I was surprised and a little flattered that a stranger would stop me and ask such a question. I told her that […]
Andee
I have some really exciting news for our blog readers! If you haven’t checked out the New Products section of the catalog recently, you really should because we have released some really cool stuff. I’m so excited to tell you about them, so let’s go talk about these new goodies! […]
New Products Review!

I’m so excited to announce that this blog post is the beginning of a long series of blog posts that will show the testing of our fragrances in Cold Process Soap. We are testing ALL the fragrances in our catalog at their maximum recommended usage rate for Cold Process Soap […]
Fragrance Testing in Cold Process Soap: Alice, Banana Leaf & ...
Have you ever wanted to test formulas, packaging or both? I have a fantastic way for you to get a handful of testers who are just like you and get inspiration from other people at the same time! Join our new swap and get a box that comes and makes […]
Ye Olde Romance Swap Sign Ups

Recently on our Facebook page, Lisa asked a really good question. Lisa wrote, I was thinking of starting to make my own products with help of MMS and I was not sure how to go about pricing items? If anyone has any suggestions I am open to ALL. I was […]
Open Discussion about Starting to Sell on TheSage Forum!

Carolyn asked for some help to make a lip balm using Acai Butter. Carolyn wrote: I want to make lip balm with some acai butter I have. I just love the color and the texture. I would like acai to be the main butter so the color can show in […]
Carolyn’s Acai Butter Lip Balm
I’ve just received an email from UPS notifying us of a severe weather delay in the Midwest. I’ve attached the text of the email I received. Severe weather in the Midwest has caused a significant disruption to operations in Michigan and Ohio, as well as at Worldport®, UPS’s main hub […]
UPS Shipping Alert! Severe Midwest Winter Weather Delays
I’ve just received an email from UPS notifying us of a severe weather delay in the Midwest. I’ve attached the text of the email I received. As a result of severe winter weather in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, some shipments may experience unavoidable delays. We have contingency plans in […]
UPS Shipping Alert! Severe Midwest Winter Weather Delays

One of the hardest things for me to remember year round, but especially during the holiday season, is to drink enough water. Some problems that can be caused by not drinking enough water are headaches, a lack of energy and sluggish thinking. My resolution for the new year is to […]
Holiday Hydration

Happy Boxing Day! Join me in giving away those items that gifts replaced and still have many more years of good use left! Living in a tiny apartment in Beijing has given me a new appreciation for Boxing Day. My apartment is actually big enough that I have a guest […]
Boxing Day

Karen asked for some help to create a face mask for her daughter. Karen wrote: A mask and or pampering something for my daughter, who is 30 and gets monthly hormonal breakouts. She is sensitive to some fragrances. Something luxurious and soothing and cleansing would be wonderful. (She is a […]
Karen’s Easy Face Mask for Christmas Cupboards
Christmas is right around the corner and if you are like me, you are looking for some fast and simple projects to help stock your gift closet for those friends and relatives that give you a surprise visit. We have some fantastic recipes that are 30 minutes or less from […]