Whew! It has been a crazy Monday. Why is it that Mondays seem to be the busiest day of the week?I have all of these spectacular plans and they just seem to be systematically derailed. I wanted to give a sneak peek into tomorrow’s blog. I can be a rather […]
Taylor
6 There is something delectable and enticing about sun warmed honey. One of my favorite ways to eat honey is atop a sweet, oven fresh cornbread and creamed butter. If the honey drips off the corn bread, not to worry, licking the honey off your fingertips is half the fun! (If […]
Honey Elixir Lip Gloss
Hello! My name is Kayleen. I have been employed at MMS for three and a half years. I have mostly worked in the Shipping Department making sure your orders are packed and shipped efficiently. Today, I wanted to share how easy our lotion bases are to use. There are so […]
Bridal Shower Favors Using Goat Milk Cream Base
2 I am so thrilled! I have some spectacular news that I know you will want to hear. Our fabulous team has spent considerable time negotiating for better shipping prices. Guess what?! They succeeded! We now have some awesome shipping rates for you. They are just jaw-dropping, unbelievably low! YAY! (Can […]
Shipping Update!
8 You know how when you stumble on something that just makes you super excited? That is how I feel about soapmaking. I can’t wait to try a new fixed oil, fragrance oil or new color. There is this thrill I get when I cut out the first bar of soap […]
Starting with Soap – Day 12
One thing I have learned by cooking for others is that we each have our own tastes and preferences. Personal care products are much the same way. What I like will be different from what you like. Many factors include humidity, body chemistry, mineral content of water and so on. […]
Starting with Soap – Day 11
1 The next luxury oil that I wanted to feature is Tamanu Oil. Tamanu Oil is amazing to work with in lotions and creams. It has been used in many formulations designed to soothe and hydrate irritated skin. I am also partial to the butter pecan ice cream scent Tamanu Oil […]
Starting with Soap – Day 10
4 Today I wanted to work with what can be a rather finicky material, Beeswax. Why is Beeswax finicky? Well, it is extremely temperature sensitive and we recommend no more that 0.5 ounce per pound of fats. That is a tiny amount! While Beeswax contributes this amazingly creamy sensation, it can […]
Starting with Soap – Day 9
I have so much fun making soap and using different luxury oils. It can be quiet the addicting hobby! Which soaps have you made? Which one has been your favorite so far? I want to know! It is really hard for me to choose favorites but so far I think […]
Starting with Soap – Day 8
The magic of soapmaking never ceases to amaze me. As a soapmaker, I think I get to make some of the most fantastic items with some incredible oils from around the world. One thing that I find really keeps the wonder is how each luxury oil can have such a […]
Starting with Soap – Day 7
Now that we have made our first several batches of soap and talked about why we choose certain “backbone” oils, let’s get into the really fun stuff. There are many different oils that you can choose to be your luxury oil. Each one will make your soap unique. Today I […]
Starting with Soap – Day 6
We have made a few batches of soap together already. Are you having fun? If you have any questions, let us know. We are here to help you succeed. Today I wanted to talk about when we would shift around our 6-5-4 numbers and why. Are you ready? Let’s get […]