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Everything's Better in Cali (New Soapmaking Classes + eBook Retail Partner!) news and updates

You may or may not know it, but I was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, even though I currently call Kansas City, MO home... there's something about the west coast that is always calling my name!

In...

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#FM2UReads: January is All About Reworking Your Biz news and updates starting a soap business

To celebrate your awesomeness in 2015, I have a series of #FM2UReads planned throughout the year. These are some of my favorite business books of all time, and you'll get the chance to snag them....

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Improve Your Productivity in 2015 The Old Fashioned Way starting a soap business

Everyone knows I'm a tech geek, but there is one way I still revert back to the old fashioned ways of pen and paper: planning.

Since the new year is right around the corner, I wanted to share my...

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Watermarks: Should You Use Them to Prevent Image Theft? promoting your products starting a soap business

I've recently spoken about what is legal and illegal when it comes to content found on the web, but I wanted to dive into this more with a specific talk about images and watermarks.

I've seen a...

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Video: Lavender & Cedar Split Tiger Stripe Soap soap recipes and tutorials

I've been spending a lot of time playing in the soapy workshop this month, swatching colorants for a new edition of Swatch Mania and creating tutorials for y'all.

When I got my hands on the new ...

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The Most Commonly Mispronounced Cosmetic Ingredients soap science and info

Over the years, my other half has gotten more involved with my love of soapmaking. At first, I had to convert him from being in love with the convenience of body wash, which wasn't so difficult -...

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Tutorial: Pastel Four Color Gradient Layers Soap (ISC) soap recipes and tutorials

It's time for another Inspiration Soap Challenge tutorial!

Jaime from Sleeping Gypsy received one of the ISC kits, and whipped up this bright treat inspired by Mungo...

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Introducing the New Owner of Gratitude Soapery news and updates

When I opened Give Gratitude, I didn't really know what to expect. I didn't know how many applications were going to come in, or if anyone else was as passionate as I was when I started Gratitude...

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It's not enough to be "not racist."

We must do better.

We must be actively anti-racist in our professional and personal lives to change how society works. Black soapmakers, Indigenuous soapmakers, and soapmakers of color deserve an equal opportunity to live freely, make money, and follow their dreams. Read our anti-racism pledge, see what we are doing, & find out how you can join us in closing the gap.

Learn more about our commitment to anti-racism in business.