I’m back behind my keyboard, stretching my fingers and ready to go! As I’ve been catching up on all the changes that have happened while I’ve been in China, I realized that I never shared the winner for our “We Want Your Videos! Challenge” for the PlasticTom filling trays. (I […]
Challenges and Q&A
9 I love challenges because they really bring out the outstanding talent of our customers. Now for this challenge, we want you to submit a video tutorial explaining how the Sample 7 works! Now, here come the exciting part. Because of the nature of this challenge, the prize is going to […]
We Want Your Videos Challenge!
I have some amazing news for our readers! We have been given the opportunity to giveaway 2 tickets to the US Lavender Growers Conference in October. Here is a conference teaser! The US Lavender Growers Conference is going to be held in Richmond, Virginia from October 18th to 20th. This […]
Tickets to US Lavender Conference Giveaway Contest!
I love fragrances. They can be used to transport us somewhere and tell us a story. Sometimes, it is the story sun dried linens at Grandma’s when you smell Cotton. Or maybe it is a few days after Thanksgiving and you can still smell the apple and pumpkin pie lingering […]
Fragrance Blend Challenge!
It has been a while since we have hosted a challenge, but I have an amazing one for you! We want to challenge you to submit a video for your tutorial on how to use the the Filling Trays. As this is one of our challenges, there is going to […]
We Want Your Videos! Challenge
Did you know that there is a new Soap Challenge Club where soapmakers from all over the world can learn a new technique for cold-processed soap and compete for a significant prize every month? I am hosting and teaching the technique each month, but various soap supply vendors are sponsoring […]
Guest Post: Soap Challenge Club by Amy Warden at Great ...
I love the 4th of July. Fireworks. BBQs. Parades. Saltwater Taffy. These are all things that come to mind for me for the 4th of July. It seems like the world is painted in reds, whites and blue. So I am offering a challenge. If you make any red, white […]
Red, White and Blue Challenge!
I don’t know about you, but some days I look into my oil cabinet and I am utterly uninspired. And that can be a problem! I know that I want a lotion, or a soap or whatever it may be, I just don’t know how to get there without getting […]
What’s in your cupboard?
I hope that this series has inspired you get out and enjoy your local community events like the Farmers Market, Food Co-Ops, and CSAs. To enjoy the great produce and art that we can find at these events makes a stronger sense of community and community-ownership. Maybe you will try […]
Farmers Market Inspired Products – Giveaway
8 Farmers Market usually brings to mind fresh, locally-grown produce; but what else can you find? Some of the markets in my area also offer organic fruits and vegetables, fish, grass fed beef, local cheeses, bakeries, gifts, local and regional arts and crafts, music and performance art, antiques, imports, gourmet foods, […]
Farmers Market Inspired Products – Plums
9 Farmers’ Markets are one of the oldest forms of direct marketing by small farmers and businesses. Many countries offer different forms of selling their produce directly to the public; it can be a variety of shops open to the local community offering fresh produce, wine, or a perfect place to […]
Farmers Market Inspired Products – Cherry Pecan Granola
I would like to show you some options for finding locally grown or created items, but don’t forget that in many towns and cities there may be several markets that you could visit. I just did a quick search around my area and I have come up with several places […]