Spring Planting and Other GRUBBY Endeavors

It's that time of year... We're well into spring and it's time to get out there and tackle those projects.  I've nearly completed my planting in the garden.  Well established are sugar snap peas, pole beans, bell peppers and strawberries.  My soy beans and zucchini were planted most recently and have just popped their heads up. 

Whether you too are gardening, or are onto to other projects like crafting or spring cleaning, you can lavish your hands while washing up for the day.  Try a bar of my GRUBBY soap - made with almond and shea butter for moisture, it's infused with ground coffee for a quick exfoliation. You'll be cleaned up in a snap without over drying.

$6.50 on my website --->  http://www.soapexchange.biz/shbugahas.html

(Tomorrow) ---> A Grand Day Out - South Coast Botanic Gardens Spring Plant Show and Boutique

I have set up my display in the Frances Young Hall.  You can find me at the very back of the hall, behind the jungle of plant life that will surely block me from seeing you.  Pass the geraniums, clivia and lillies and please find me on the left...  I will be waving my little flag as to not be forgotten in that remote corner of the show....  <snif>

Here's a bit of my inventory...

Gardner's Hands? - Try a raw shea butter from Ghana OR raw avocado butter

Gardner's Hands? - Try a raw shea butter from Ghana OR raw avocado butter

Cha-ching!  Cash is good...

Beach water soap w/lemongrass EO

Sweet

Sweet and Nutty

Manly

Foodie

Sultry

Fruity

Relax

South Coast Botonic Gardens

The South Coast Botanic Gardens offer both tai chi and yoga on Saturday mornings.  This morning I tried tai chi from 10:30 - 11:30.  Yoga starts at 11, which I want to try as well. 
 
Tai chi was bit tame for me, however, an enjoyable experience considering my surroundings, (and the better choice considering that I'm almost paralyzed from playing volleyball last week).  Have a look at some of my lovely encounters and consider trekking to the gardens next Saturday to see for yourself... Don't forget to drop into the Francis Young Hall to check out my soap!  I won't complain if you bring me a coffee...  (cream, no sugar) 

 South Coast Botanic Gardens

Chocolate Soap!

Chocolate Soap

This soap has turned out to be a big hit with the kids, but you foodies will appreciate it too.  Slather up in chocolate and luxurious cocoa butter!  Heavenly and unique, you'll want to eat it... but not a clever idea.

I have only a few available in my shop right now... but more available next week.

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My New Display For The Upcoming Season

I am preparing for my first ever booth at a local event.  Please join me at The Rolling Hills General Store this Saturday, March 16th, from 9-4 for their annual garage sale.  There will be 15 other venders offering a wide array of crafty and equestrian-related items.  Hope to see you there!

Happy Chaps

Happy Chaps now available in my store.  They are the cutest little guest soaps made with raw cocoa butter, coconut oil and olive oil.  (Definitely a superior quality soap).  They are lightly scented with oatmeal, milk and honey fragrance, making them universally appealing.  Three for $6.00 - comes wrapped in darling fabric and tied off with jute. 

Gift Baskets Now Available

It has taken me awhile, but I am finally offering gift baskets.  Each will be slightly different, and must be ordered individually.  Please have a look on my website for specific offerings:

http://www.soapexchange.biz/giftpackages.html

 

Valentine's Day Whipping Cream Soap - Ooh, la la...

I've been trying to come up with some kinky ideas for a soapy Valentine's Day.  My latest is a lightly scented soap made from whipping cream.  It's turned out to be rather sticky before it's wet.  Once you lather it, however, it's beautiful!  

Milk-based soaps are really good for your skin, and because this one is made from basically the thickest milk around, whipping cream, it too is super creamy.  Believe it or not, it's great for your face.  It's also super for shaving.  If you saw this basket in your local gift shop, would you be compelled to pick up a bar?  Might you buy it for your Beau or Sheila?  What are your thoughts?   

Hand Milled Soap With Lavender Buds

I am just crazy about lavender!  My gardening pal gave me bunches of lovely dried lavender that was harvested out of her garden over the summer.  It's so fragrant!  I couldn't resist making this hand-milled soap.  It's almost ready to go and will be included on my website when I launch it later this month.