Happy Fall!

Many of you are already fans of my handmade soap line Carolina Soaps, however, I would like to share with you how handmade soap is different than commercial soap such as Dial and Dove.

To put it simply, true soap is made with an alkali (sodium hydroxide) and an acid (oil or combination of oils). When these two ingredients are combined in the right proportions you will get soap through saponification. Saponification produces glycerol and fatty acid salts, which is simply soap.

Many commercial manufacturers will claim their product is “natural” however many include syndets (synthetic detergent) to increase foam and bubbles as well other ingredients or fillers to make those bars last longer. Most of these ingredients are benign in nature, however, they can strip your skin of its natural oil leaving you squeaky clean and very itchy. In addition, the naturally occurring glycerine is removed from commercial soap by the manufacturer by using intensive heat and then sold as a byproduct and used in other products such as cosmetics.

Carolina Soaps is made with vegetable oils (olive, coconut, sunflower and palm oils) and, of course, retains its naturally occurring glycerine. In addition, we like to make soaps that include milks, clays, botanicals and FD&C approved colors. These ingredients make our soaps additionally beneficial to your skin as well as visually appealing. They are fun to look at but even more fun to use!

So if you haven’t tried our handmade soap, stop over and pick up a bar and see for yourself. Sure, its costs more than Dial or Dove, but, you do get what you pay for. :)

Sale on Handmade Soaps and Lotions!
4 Soaps for 16.95 (regularly $5.00 each)
Lotion for $10.00 (regularly $12.00)

Sale ends 10/11/08

Introducing Creek Bend Pottery by Christian Royal

Christian Royal is a 16 year old potter-in-training who was born with Down Syndrome. In 2006, he began taking pottery lessons. Even though Christian struggles with single words and has yet to grasp simple addition, he has shown interest and aptitude in slab built pottery.

Working with clay provides Christian a vocational opportunity to provide his life with a sense of value, meaning and identity in society.

Stop in and see Christian’s pottery. Each piece will make you smile.

Halloween!

Just in are some great items from Bethany Lowe. Add these vintage style decorations to your collection or begin your collection now! Don’t miss out on the fun……….

Resin Pumpkins – Limited Stock!….MADE IN THE USA!

For Mailing List Customers ONLY!

25% OFF any Halloween Item

You must mention the blog for the discount!

Christmas Sneak Peak

Don’t forget the frequent buyer program we have going on right now. Shop early for christmas and get a gift certificate to use on yourself or to buy more stuff!
For every $15.00 spent get a stamp. After 6 stamps, you get a $15.00 gift certificate.

See store for complete details.
This offer ends 12/24/08!