SPF is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor. This is a number value given to indicate the level of protection the skin will receive from the sun. UV, or ultraviolet, light can cause skin cancer. There are clothing and body care products that can be used to protect from damaging […]
Thoughts from The Sage
I’m so excited! This weekend Taylor and I will be in San Diego! We would love to showcase anyone in the area who wants to share their projects. Please contact us as soon as possible so we can arrange a photo time. We can’t wait to meet you!
Road Trip Photo Opportunity!
4 Yesterday, I showed some of the mishaps from making melt & pour soap with embedded soap pieces. How do we prevent the soap pieces from being melted by the soap we pour over the pieces? How do we have clear defined objects in our soaps? Today, I will show you […]
Pouring Techniques
2 I have started giving the pronunciation for various MMS products, and now it is time for the fixed oils! Don’t forget, if you have other products you would like to hear the pronunciation, e-mail me and I will add a pronunciation to the blog. Borage Oil: Bor-ij. Have you seen […]
Pronunciation Guide to MMS Products, Part 3
Monday and Tuesday had some great posts from jaspersgarden and shelikesspring. Both of you rose beyond the call of duty and had some wonderful pictures and text! As I promised, both of you will be sent the gift certificates as well as some very fun gifts. Thank you for sharing […]
Pronunciation Guide to MMS Products, Part 2
We have an Audio Version of this blog at the bottom of this post. Don’t forget to download these audio versions of the blog! If you have been watching the New Products section of the catalog lately, then you will know that we have released several new fragrances. Some of […]
Pronunciation Guide to MMS Products, Part 1
Our recipes section is finally getting an update of all the recipes that I’ve included in the blog since the blog started! You can now find the recipes that were made on the blog in the recipes section. I’ve been working hard on transferring the recipes and they will be […]
Recipe Section Update and Other Notes of Importance
7 As I stated yesterday, I love to look for crafty things at the local Gardner’s Market. I’ve noticed that some of the vendors have tester cream jars of every scent in just one style of cream! This method takes up a lot of space and uses quite a bit of […]
Farmer’s Market Help for Bath and Body Vendors
8 In my eyes, it is officially growing season now, even though I’ve already started my tomato seedlings in the house weeks ago. Why is now growing season? Saturday was the first day that our local Gardener’s Market was open for the year. I always love to go and see what […]
Saturday Gardener’s Market
Since it has been raining and snowing all week, I needed a way to perk up the staff before the weekend. I decided to make Chocolate Chip Cookies. Naturally, I slaved away all day making the cookie dough and then baking them. (Giggles! I actually just picked up a tub […]
Cookie Friday
2 When looking at an impulse sealer which should you choose? A large one, or a small one? One with a cutter or without? What about the replacement parts? What is the difference in the wires and such? Today, Carole called our office and asked for some help. The questions to […]
Impulse Sealers
2 Sometimes we get to see non-soap items in our line of work. Today is one of those days. After seeing these heads of garlic I can only hope to achieve the results that Nick and Bonnie are currently getting. I talked to Bonnie today, and she told me that Nick […]