Every headline. Let me say that again. Every headline displays the current crisis facing our country. Many business have already emailed me about the pandemic and safe service they offer. If you are like me, you are growing weary of the constant focus on this issue. While it is good to keep ... Read More about The pandemic and safe service
Which Goat Milk Soap is the Best?
The good news?YOU’RE SEEING RESULTS USING HANDCRAFTED SOAP. BUT NOW LET’S RAISE THE BAR! If you have tried high-quality handcrafted soap, no one needs to tell you the perks. You’ve already felt the impact of real soap on your skin. Yes, it feels baby soft! You are dying to know ... Read More about Which Goat Milk Soap is the Best?
Lye Soap – The Stigma
Exactly what images pop into your head when you hear the words “lye soap”? Does it conjure up pictures of a hardened hunk of white matter? Maybe it even crumbles when touched? Perhaps it smells like rancid pig fat? YUCK! That doesn’t sound too appealing, right? ... Read More about Lye Soap – The Stigma
My Soap Making Journey
My soap making journey began in one of the darkest times of my life. Life was like a charred debris field, the fiery consequence of domestic violence. What did I have to offer when all that remained of my life was ashes and rubble? There is nothing left, right? Wrong. Did you ... Read More about My Soap Making Journey
Finding Hope in Failure: Six Strategies
Failure. Nobody wants it. In other words, we pretend it does not exist. Social media makes matters worse. We fill our feeds with the best view of our lives, for instance. Meanwhile, finding hope in failure becomes hard. Further, culture rewards success. Awards go to ... Read More about Finding Hope in Failure: Six Strategies
Share Hope: Five Simple Ways
Isn't there more to life than this? This question taunts you. You feel it with the day-in-day-out tedium. If that is not mundane enough then you see one headline after another. They read: DOOM" DESPAIR" DISASTER!" You turn to social media. The weight ... Read More about Share Hope: Five Simple Ways
Fragrance Dangers: Fact Versus Fiction
A campaign called, "Fragrance is the New Second Hand Smoke" is striking fear in many consumers. Fragrance dangers are important to consider but does it mean all fragrances are bad? Analyze the Campaign A careful analysis of this campaign is necessary. Please note: the primary concern of this ... Read More about Fragrance Dangers: Fact Versus Fiction
Making Bath Bombs: How We Do It
Making bath bombs is simple and systematic at Bright Hope Soap Works. We gather all the powders, oils, and begin mixing. Soon fragrance fills the air. Next, we portion off our mixture in various bowls. Suddenly pressing begins. One sphere after another rests quietly on the tray. In twenty-four ... Read More about Making Bath Bombs: How We Do It
The Joy of Milking Dairy Goats
Milking dairy goats brings us a lot of joy. Take a look at those long floppy ears and you can see why we adore these critters. Moreover, they are a practical addition to the farmstead. Stigma Surrounding Dairy Goats Why milk goats? After all, their reputation proceeds them. These skilled ... Read More about The Joy of Milking Dairy Goats
Gifts That Encourage : Ashes to Beauty
Adversity is all around us. You don't have to search hard to find it. For example, it comes in the form of terminal cancer or unexpected job loss. Perhaps it arrives with a knock at the door with a police officer delivering a notice of a divorce. You may wonder how to encourage those who suffer. ... Read More about Gifts That Encourage : Ashes to Beauty
The Inspiration: Ashes to Beauty
As a victim of domestic violence, I am no stranger to anguish. During that dark season of life, I learned to make soap. I also discovered my love of Nubian goats. Soap making provided me with a marketable skill and individuality. Sadly, both factors increased danger for me and the ... Read More about The Inspiration: Ashes to Beauty
Bar of Many Colors: Gospel Gifts
It is the greatest love story of all time. You have the best NEWS ever! It is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But, why is it so hard to share the best News you have ever heard? You practice and rehearse ways to break the ice. Yet you stammer, stutter, and slink away feeling ineffective. I ... Read More about Bar of Many Colors: Gospel Gifts
