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World Cancer Day is February 4th. Recovery from cancer is challenging for the patient and everyone who loves them. Here I share some practical tips to help prepare yourself, (or help a loved one going through it) along with some gift ideas that are sure to bring a smile :-)

Snuggle, sip, and enjoy. As winter's chill settles in, there's nothing easier than lighting a great candle to cozy up the place!

Birch Forest is a satisfying journey through the senses of scent, sound and sight. Imagine a leisurely late-autumn stroll through a serene forest..

Oh, the many varieties that are Pumpkin Spice. This one's all-spice and sweet vanilla bakery.

In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, lies a mid-summer escape that invokes a sense of nostalgia like no other- Coney Island. Captivating scents of cotton candy and lemon drops fill the air..

When it comes to skincare, nature holds a treasure trove of remarkable ingredients. Among them, sea salt has emerged as a superstar, offering a multitude of benefits for your skin.

Olive Oil is a liquid fat obtained by pressing whole olives. Vitamin and antioxidant rich, it's been used for centuries to nourish and protect both skin and hair.

Some people hold onto their handcrafted soaps much longer than they should. "They're too pretty to use!". I hear this a lot, and I get it- they're the cat's meow. But they're much too good for your skin to let them just loaf around, looking pretty. 

High quality candles are worth the money, make sure you're getting the most out of yours! Here's five tips for burning any candle the right way.

Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter are often highlighted as beneficial ingredients in a variety of our skin and hair care products, but have you heard of Kokum Butter?

Josephine Baker was beautiful, brave and funny. An icon of the jazz age, she's probably best remembered for dancing topless in only her beads and a skirt made of bananas. But in her most important work, she was devoted to fighting against segregation, racism and anti-semitism.

The idea of all-natural body products is intriguing, but trying to find a natural deodorant that works can take a few tries. Read more about the ingredients that make our formulation work. 

When Lucy was four years old, she'd purposely push her dinner to the floor, just to watch the dog eat it.

Every year on Mothers Day, I try to come up with a meaningful gift for my mom.  She's 81 now, so each year I'm putting more and more thought into a special gift for Mothers Day.

Aren't moms just the smartest? Easter is just around the corner, which means Mother's Day isn't far behind.

Someone recently asked me, "When customers ask what makes handmade soap so special, what do I say?"