Earlier this week I received an email from Erin, who was asking for assistance with two test lip balm recipes she had. She wanted something that ” didn’t leave lips feeling like you’ve been sucking on a melted candle”. Erin, I couldn’t have thought of a better description! I remember […]
Thoughts from The Sage
3 Here at MMS we hear a great deal about our containers. Many of them are related to the volume or weight of the product that will fit inside. We are often told that our 2 oz containers are mislabeled because they hold 3 oz of product. Today we will answer […]
What is inside?!
I love doing Freebie Friday. It is a great way for customers to test a new fragrance with only a little sample. It is also wonderful to hear people email or comment say “I never would have tried this fragrance but it was absolutely wonderful.” or “This fragrance didn’t move […]
Freebie Friday!
To celebrate the first Friday of this year, I thought it would be nice to have a Freebie Friday. I love being able to try a new scent and Freebie Friday is a great way to do it. Just request a specific fragrance in the comments field in your order […]
Freebie Friday!
Over the break, Cynthia emailed me, wanting help with a recipe for a lemon cuticle butter. She wanted something similar to Lush’s Lemony Flutter. She had seen a post that Andee had done for a Special Request Orange Cuticle Butter. Also, she didn’t have everything necessary for that recipe. She sent […]
Cupboard Recipe Request – Cynthia’s Lemon Cuticle Butter
I am pleased to announce the winners for the Family & Charity Themed Guest Blogger Challenges. It was hard to choose winners but after a long discussion and vote tallying, we made up our minds. Ana, you are the winner for the Charity theme! I’ll be contacting you shortly […]
Family & Charity Guest Blog Winners
Ah… Freebie Friday. It has been a while since I have had a Freebie Friday so this week we are having Freebie Tuesday! With the final mad dash to the holidays and finals upon me, I have hardly had time to breathe let alone make soap! As I was scrambling […]
Freebie Friday! Er… Tuesday?
1 Ack! Can you believe that Christmas is this Sunday? Egads! Do you need help making last minute gifts? This week we will be helping you make last minute recipes with items that are in your cupboard. Send us an email with a list of oils, butters and containers you have, […]
Christmas is HERE!
3 The guest blog theme for next week is gratitude. Many of us could not be where we are today without the help of others and it is always good to share your gratitude from those whom you receive a smile, a dinner or treat, a raise, a sale, inspiration or […]
Guest Blog Theme – Gratitude
2 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
3 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
8 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 […]