A Word From One of Our Nation's Greatest Leaders: Abraham Lincoln

Found this very interesting.

“[I]t is the duty of nations,
as well as of men,to own their dependence upon
the overruling power of God … and to recognize the sublime
truth, announced in the Holy Scriptures and proven by all
history, that those nations only are blessed whose God is the
Lord. … We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties
of heaven. We have been preserved, these many years, in peace
and prosperity. We have grown in numbers, wealth and power
as no other nation ever has grown, but we have forgotten
God. We have forgotten the gracious Hand which preserved
us in peace, and multiplied and enriched and strengthened
us; and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our
hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior
wisdom and virtue of our own.”

-President Abraham Lincoln

Crazy Arizona Dust Storms

Happy Father's Day All You Dads!

For some people their Dad is not much a part of their lives, but for me, my dad was everything. If it hadn't been for him, who knows where I would have ended up? He taught me to keep my word, love my neighbor, seek truth and was always there for me. My relationship with him as a youth was more important than I realized. When things were hard, my dad was always the one I would turn to. He taught me the life lessons that have lead to this beautiful life I now have. He was my rock in many ways and always corrected me if I belittled myself. He never hesitated to take the time with me that I needed. He taught me what a father should be and what I should look for in a father for my children. In fact, when I met my husband, his voice reminded me of my dad's and for some weird reason, the rest, was history. I have many fond memories of childhood with dad, getting ice cream, traveling across the country, gardening, washing windows and wrestling when I was younger. My dad still means the world to me. He is far away now, but when I get to see him again I am going to give him the biggest hug ever!


Take care of your father's. You never know what the future holds. May all you father's out there have an amazing day!

Gearing up for Independence Day

July 4th is fast approaching and we are celebrating with soap!



How will you be celebrating?

June Hand Crafted Soap Sale is Afoot!

Don't be missin' this crazy hand crafted soap sale. 35% off everything store wide.Use this opportunity to buy one of our bulk handmade soap packages for wedding gifts or your next corporate event. Click on our wholesale/party section for more details. Just visit us at our Etsy shop and use coupon code JUNESOAPSALE at checkout to receive your discount.
Get it while its hot! Sale ends Thursday, June 9, 2011.

Hand Crafted Soap Sale Coming Up.

We're planning a site wide (everything on sale), 35% off sale in the early part of June. Will it be the first week of June? Not sure, you'll just have to keep checking. You don't want to miss this hand crafted soap sale.

Bulk hand crafted soap

Great for wedding gifts, showers, parties and events. Do you have an event coming up that you want to give out awesome gifts at? We have the perfect stash of sweet gifts. We can also customize labels if you are having a corporate or other such party and want your logo to get out there.

Soap Loaves
This is a great option for parties, events and weddings. Do you know someone who might need some ideas for their event or wedding gifts? We have specialized hand crafted soap options and thrive on custom orders. Hit us with your best shot by contacting us through our Etsy handmade soap site or leave a comment here.

Want to send a bar to a far away friend?
We can do it. When you check out as a buyer on our Etsy site, there is a comments field perfect for those special requests that we look for on every order we receive. So don't delay, buy your far away friend or family member that special gift. We'll even use ribbon and include a hand written card if you would like.

So many options, where to start? How about starting by "liking" us on Facebook so you can be up to date with the latest additions, sales and surprises we offer. Next, check back here over the next week or so and find out when this amazing hand crafted soap sale is going to take place. Third, ditch the dispenser. That soap is way bad for you and give Desert Soapstone a try. You won't regret it.

An old favorite. Enjoy!

Mother's Day is Coming!!!

What would we do without our moms? None of us would be here for one thing and even if your circumstances are such that that's the only thing you are grateful for, well, that's something big! For the rest of us that have awesome moms that would bend over backwards and do anything for us, we owe them a big thank you.

Most moms just want to make sure we are happy and healthy and don't require a gift. Mine for one will and would complain with any gift she gets because she would not want me to waste my money on her. Well, someday that will have to change and she will have to accept my help. Until then all I can do is say THANK YOU!!! I LOVE YOU MOM!!! You make my life better!

Some Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Evening Clutch by Biologyrose

What Mom doesn't need a Mom Mug.
Try this one by Misspottery

Jewelry
Check out this sweet Silverware Bracelet by MindyG

Soap! (of course) by Desert Soapstone
1940's Girl Handmade Soap
Enter coupon code: ILOVEMYMOM and get 20% off your order from now until May 10.

Mac vs Wild

Vegan fans turn away from this post, but everyone else check out this video of my whacko friend, Andy. You'll either laugh your heinecken off or be disgusted.


Vegan fans turn away from this post, but everyone else check out this video of my whacko friend, Andy. You'll either laugh your heinecken off or be disgusted.

Living the Dream!

Many of us in the soap making industry would love to open our own BBW type body shop. In fact many of us are gearing toward that and doing so by starting small and reinvesting all our proceeds until, one day, we have the right amount and launch. Well, I am unable to do this due to starting home schooling in the fall, assisting my work-from-home husband and let's not forget running an internet based soap shop.
So I guess you could say I am a bit envious of those able to do so, but not willing to trade my amazing life for one equally amazing.Caption: Stacie(L) and Me(R) )
That brings me to my friend Stacie, from Luster Canyon. I first heard of Stacie from my step dad. They work at the same company and Stacie had mentioned to him that she was making soap also when she found out that I was making soap. Small world. That was a couple of years ago and I actually met Stacie about a year ago when we both had booths at a local craft show. Since then I have watched from a distance, as Stacie built her business from the ground up. She first came to Prescott and opened a little nook at a local craft market. That took off and then the opportunity every soap maker dreams of came along. She found a great location at Bashford Courts, upstairs, right off the square in downtown Prescott. Right next to a booming restaurant called the Prescott Brewery. Stacie found a dream location to live her dream.
Her daughter Ashley, is the perfect employee and would do anything for her mom. Together, along with help from Stacie's dear husband, they have Caption: Stacie and Ashley
created Luster Canyon and Stacie has launched her dream career. I'm jealous a bit, but mostly incredibly happy for her. Seeing her live her dream and working so hard toward it should be inspiration for all soap makers and crafters the world over.
My purchase at Stacie's new shop.

They even carry sheets!

You can find Stacie at her Etsy shop, here, or if you are a local to Northern Arizona, visit the Prescott Square. Especially the upstairs portion of Bashford Courts, off of Gurley St. and get ready to slather on luxury. Kudos Stacie! May your endeavors thrive!