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When it comes to explicit instructions of how to follow a procedure, you can’t skip any details. Part of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is writing a good instruction set for anyone to pick up your job and make exactly what you make. I’m not sure where this photo has come […]

GMP or Potatoes?

February 4, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Tina

One of my favorite soap dishes is located in my guest bathroom. It is a creamy white bowl filled with clear, colored marbles. It is fun, simple and just a tiny bit sassy. There are tons of soap dishes out there and they are made out of a variety of […]

Favorite Soap Dish Challenge!

January 28, 2016 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests / Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Most of us take our sense of smell for granted but we forget how much of an impact it has on our lives. Our sense of smell is tied very strongly to our memory. Certain scents will bring back strong memories. Perhaps the smell of baby powder can reminds you […]

The Impact of Odor

January 21, 2016 in Fragrances / Perfumes / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

It’s the 20th of January and it is time to start thinking about the February list for the Doggy Dozen Program! For me, picking the list for the Doggy Dozen is like going to the bookstore and being told I can only buy a certain number of books. It makes […]

Doggy Dozen Products for February 2016!

January 20, 2016 in Community Pursuits / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (also known as Civil Rights day) is observed on the third Monday in January. That happens to be today! One of my favorite quotes by Martin Luther King Jr. is “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” This quote […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

January 18, 2016 in Calendar / Community Pursuits / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

I’ve been loving the comments we have gotten about the Doggy Dozen program. Now I’d like to challenge you to show us what you do with the products that are part of the program. Tag us on your favorite social media with #thesage and #doggydozen to share pictures of your […]

Love the Doggy Dozen? Show us your love!

January 15, 2016 in Community Pursuits / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Everyday each one of us is faced with a variety of math problems. Whether it is increasing or decreasing the size of a recipe, balancing the check book or determining which size of applesauce is a better value, most of us take these math problems in stride. So why do […]

Conquering the Fearsome Math Dragon!

January 12, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

It’s time for another Soap Challenge Club over at Great Cake Soapworks! Amy is sharing her tutorial for Elaine Wright’s version of the Circling Taiwan Swirl. These challenges are lots of fun, a great way to learn a few new techniques, a chance for meeting soapmakers from around the world […]

January 2016 Soap Challenge Club at Great Cakes Soapworks!

January 8, 2016 in Challenges and Q&A / Classes & Events / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

I read a lot. In fact, most of my time outside of work is spent with my nose in a book. I read all kinds of things and while I gain a lot of wisdom from my literary adventures, I can’t always remember the source of that good piece of […]

Little Pearls of Wisdom – Be Particular

January 8, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Despite the snow falling, I’m looking forward to the new and exciting things that 2016 will bring. Since I have to share to excitement for the new year, I’m sharing with you that we’ve declared 2016 to be the year of the berry. You may be asking “Which berry?” All […]

We’re Making 2016 the Year of the Berry!

January 7, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

I love it when we add new items to the catalog. I love it even more when they are additions to our Free Gifts and Teas Program. Not familiar with our Free Gifts and Teas Program? It is an exciting thing where you can choose your own gift on qualifying […]

Exciting Product Additions!

January 6, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

So Christmas is now a memory and we are now in a new year. The MMS Team is back and ready to ship orders, answer phone calls and make things easy for you. I don’t know what it is but I love the new year. There is hope and excitement […]

We are BACK!

January 4, 2016 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor