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By the time you read this post, Tina and I will probably be in the air on our way to Miami for the 2011 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference. We’ll be in Miami this evening through early Saturday morning. If you are either attending the conference, or just in the area, […]

We’re off to the 2011 HSMG Conference!

May 16, 2011 in Classes & Events / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Almost 2 weeks ago, I introduced you to Sadie. Since then, this little kitten has thoroughly rooted herself into our lives. On Sunday, I was playing with Sadie and thought that since she was actually awake, I would try to get some new pictures. I was very pleased that after […]

Sadie Update

May 9, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

At our location in Nibley, we have quite the collection of critters. Muskrats, pheasants, Canada Geese, and even some cats. When we first moved into the building last year, there were several kittens that lived in the area. We began feeding the kittens in hopes that we would be able […]

Meet Sadie!

April 28, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Last weekend, I found myself trying to explain EXACTLY what the difference between soap and detergent was. Wow! That was a lot harder to answer than I thought it was. My original thought was that while a soap and detergent may have a bar or liquid appearance, they are different […]

Soap & Detergent: What is the difference?

April 13, 2011 in Soap / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

If you liked the Special Feature on March 21st, I’m sure you will also enjoy today’s feature. As you may know, I love surfing the blogs from soapers and other crafters. One of the blogs I follow, The Great Cakes Soap Works Blog, had the cutest Valentine style soaps. Amy […]

Special Feature: Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks

April 6, 2011 in Featured Crafters / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

I am thrilled to announce that we now carry Helichrysum Essential Oil! I have been so excited for this new product, I can’t stand it. I have a snipit of a song running through my head. “Celebrate good times, come on!” I can’t wait to get into the blog kitchen […]

New Product – Helichrysum Essential Oil

March 23, 2011 in Notices and Alerts / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

In my spare time I love surfing the websites of various soapmakers and crafters to see all the cool things that people make. My home computer has LOTS of bookmarked websites that I find inspirational. Several weeks ago, I helped put a little gift package together for Emily Caswell since […]

Special Feature: Emily Caswell of GCDSpa.com

March 21, 2011 in Featured Crafters / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

I had such a fabulous time making all of these Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie themed products, I just had to share a Lemon Poppy Seed Cookie recipe. This cookie recipe is from the cookbook Baking Illustrated from America’s Test Kitchen. These cookies are soft and chewy with a fabulous lemon […]

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

March 18, 2011 in Food and Recipes / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

I am so excited that I could scream! Our blog has been nominated for “Best Overall Content” in a challenge for the Best Handmade Soap Blogs. This challenge is being hosted by Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soapworks. She was inspired by the 83rd Annual Academy Awards and decided that […]

We’ve been Nominated!

March 6, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Yea! The Oval and Slim Stick Lip Balm Tubes are back in stock! Get yours today! Don’t forget the shrink bands either. I am so glad that these tubes are back in stock. I think I have been inspired to make the Chai Latte Lip Balm, Perfectly Coffee Lip Balm, […]

Yippee! Oval & Slim Stick Lip Balm Tubes Back In ...

February 23, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

I’m so excited to share some wonderful news with our blog readers! Tina and I will be traveling to Miami, Florida for the 14th Annual Conference of the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild in May. This conference will be held May 18th through May 20th. If you are attending the conference or […]

Visit with us at The Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild Conference!

February 23, 2011 in Classes & Events / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Yippee! I’m excited to say that our blog is now up again! While we have been hard at work fixing the blog and answering your questions on Facebook and TheSage Forum. We are happy to say that we have everything fixed and we are still here! Thank you for being […]

Back Up Again!

February 16, 2011 in Thoughts from The Sage by Andee