Taylor

About Taylor

I'm a twenty something happy, animal loving, curious experimenter. I love reaching back into history and trying old recipes for cosmetics or foods. I'm constantly asking "Why?" My curiosity has me trying new things. I love taking walks with my dog as well as staying at home to cuddle with the dog and my cats. Some of my favorite scents include Hinoki Wood, Rose Garden, Jasmine and Gladiator.

I cannot say that soap making is a “family affaire” in my case, but more a personal passion. As I reflect on how it has impacted my family in the last few years, I have started to realize how everyone has their own role in my little passion. I first […]

Family Guest Blog – Julie

December 15, 2011 in Special Features / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

For me, making soap is all about family. My oldest daughter has sensitive skin that is prone to eczema and painful drying and cracking in the winter months. After buying some handcrafted cold process soap, I was inspired to learn to make it for her. I started with Kathy Miller’s […]

Family Guest Blog – Judy

December 14, 2011 in Special Features / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Family,For many it is just a word, but for me it is the center of my soul. I am the youngest of eight children, my father passed away when I was only 3, leaving my mother with seven children still at home. My mother is a very strong woman, she […]

Family Guest Blog – Crystal

December 13, 2011 in Special Features / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Over the years of doing crafts and soap making; I have learned so much about myself. It has taught me to be patient and to never give up (some projects you have to do over and over till it gets done right). But most important it has taught me to give back, and […]

Charity Guest Blogger – Cheryl

December 7, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Special Features by Taylor

The principle of charity, the pure love of our fellow beings, has been and will be a lifetime endeavor. I’ve got a long way to go before I come anywhere close to getting good at it, but the journey has been rewarding and the effort worthwhile. The thing about it, […]

Charity Guest Blogger – Ana

December 6, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Special Features by Taylor

The guest blog theme for next week is family. Do you remember in the movie Lilo and Stitch when they say; “Ohana means family and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” I love that phrase. Even when family drives me absolutely crazy, they always touch my heart. Tell […]

Guest Blog Theme – Family

December 5, 2011 in Challenges and Q&A / Special Features by Taylor

I am excited to share with you our second guest blogger this week. I hope you enjoy her story and don’t forget to vote for the guest blog winner of the week! Also, don’t forget to enter your story for a chance to win a $100 MMS gift certificate! Don’t […]

Patience Guest Blogger ~ Cindy

November 29, 2011 in Special Features by Taylor

During this time of year, many of us give to a local food pantry or other causes for the holidays. Here at MMS, right before Thanksgiving and Christmas, we go grocery shopping for the local food pantry. That way local families can have some holiday favorites including turkey, ham, stuffing, […]

Guest Blog Theme – Charity

November 28, 2011 in Special Features by Taylor

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. I know I did. I got to spend time with friends and family. We played a puzzle that took all of us to solve. That was great! This week, the theme for our guest bloggers is patience. Don’t forget to […]

Patience Guest Blogger ~ Judy