FDA Globalization Act Update
Back in August, I wrote about the FDA Globalization Act of 2008, a piece of legislation that could ruin my business. Basically it is one more way for the government to get overly involved in small business, and make it […]
And they’re gone…
A new record has been set at Great Cakes Soapworks. An entire batch of soap just sold out in two days. I had no idea that Peppermint soap would be so popular!! I can make more and try to have […]
Peppermint Soap is Back!!
I just finished wrapping and labeling another batch of Peppermint soap. It has been out of stock for almost three weeks, and I just sold six of them already and have promised several more to two other customers! I have […]
Holiday Mart This Saturday
Don’t miss the Holiday Mart at Scarborough Elementary School this Saturday from 9:00am – 1:00pm! I will have all my soaps, lotions, lip butters, shea butters, and everything else you see on my website, plus a few gift baskets there. […]
Handmade Soap Combo Deal
Finally! Soap customers can get a deal online for buying four soaps at a time!! This is a deal I have been able to offer at the farmer’s market and craft shows, but had not figured out how to do […]
Smell Through Shrink Wrap
I was reminded again today why I love my smell through shrink wrap. It is so easy to use and makes my soaps look so professional! I have another use for it now too: wrapping soaps in gift crates, like […]
Next Up: Holiday Craft Show at OMC
In case you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, I’m getting ready for the next craft show coming up on Friday. This one is unique. I participated last year with great success. It is put on by the Olathe Medical Center […]
Last Farmer’s Market this Season
Today was my last day at the farmer’s market this season. It’s been such a great season too! I’ve sold more soap this year than any other year that I’ve been there. Even when the crowds are somewhat thin, I’ve […]
The Sunny Side
My booth at the Overland Park Fall Festival was facing the southwest yesterday. I had the sunny side! It was a very warm and sunny day for late September in Kansas: in the low 80s. By the middle of the […]
New Shea Butter & Fall Festival
This week I have been preparing to sell my wares at the Overland Park Fall Festival on Saturday. Part of that preparation includes a new Whipped Shea Butter. In addition to the traditional unscented version I’ve been selling for the […]