Do you remember the Chocolate Oreo Truffles we made? I thought they would be a lot of fun to make just in time for Valentine’s Day, but with the Golden Oreos instead of the original. You know, you could even flavor with different extracts. Perhaps a cherry flavor extract. You […]

Golden Oreo Truffles – Day 1

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Jessica emailed in the other day asking about making a vegetarian milk soap. I decided to make one with almond milk. I made my own almond milk 1) because it is less expensive and 2) I don’t have to run to the store when I am in the middle of […]

Jessica’s Cupboard Soap

I had so much fun with the Kissable Lips Swap that we did just in time for Valentine’s Day. Everyone sent in amazing products, and I can’t wait try them all. Do you think trying one product per hour is too fast? I am tempted to do just that! Do […]

Kissable Lips Swap Spoiler!

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GOOD GRAVY BOATS! Is Valentine’s Day really only 14 days away? Think quick and easy lip balms and glosses. Remember, if you need to place an order, you only have 14 days for it to be processed, shipped and then made by you! Ack! We will be doing a What […]

Valentine’s Day is coming!

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Now that we have Erin’s recipe converted to weight, let’s change her formulation to stop that “wax candle” sensation on the lips. Are you ready? Let’s go to the test kitchen! To help combat that wax candle sensation on the lips we need a variety of solid and liquid oils, […]

Erin’s Lip Balm Formulation – Day 2

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 […]

Erin’s Lip Balm Formulation – Day 1

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As a little girl, I remember hovering over my mother whenever she got mail. I loved looking at the pictures on the cards or helping her unpack orders. Sometimes, I would get my own packages from my great grandmother. She would always send enormous bags of newspaper clippings, articles, books, […]

Bridal Wishes Swap

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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?!

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One of my favorite recipes that I just keep coming back to is this Lanolin Butter. We have already featured this on the blog before.My feet can get really dry and cracked. (Part of that is because I hate to wear shoes.) However, it can get so bad that I […]

The Greatest Lanolin Butter! (In my opinion)

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Our Research and Development team is often inundated with products to test, things to research and determining if a product deserves a place in our catalog. So, we are offering an opportunity to join the MMS Research and Development Team. How cool it that? You get to help choose what […]

We want YOU! Join the MMS R&D Department!

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as Human Rights Day is a very special and important day. Especially to those of us who work at MMS. This is a special day that should remind us of the high priority of people. No matter where they are from, their ethnic […]

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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!