If this passes as it is written, then I will be out of business.  So will hundreds of thousands of other small-business owners that produce "cosmetics" like lotions, bath salts, shampoos, etc.  (It does not seem like soap alone will be affected.)

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Don't get me wrong, I think that consumers have a right to know exactly what is going on with the ( Read more... )

 I'm writing this down here so I don't forget about it ( Read more... )

 I guess Clare kinda inspired me to post.  I've been meaning to, honestly, but to most my life is extremely mundane and boring ( Read more... )

Yay !  I have been so busy and productive with the soap stuff!  I know I just keep harrasing you all, but if you'd take a look at the new webpage and let me know what you think, I'd appreciate it.

www.thescienceofbliss.com

Huge thanks to Jim/
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 Been busy with soap and baby.  Mostly baby though.  She is "spirited."  Some call that high-needs, some call that difficult... some call that ADD.   Anyway, she's got lots of energy.  Mommy, not so much energy.

We're getting ready for a spring break trip to San Diego in THREE WEEKS.  Anyone have any tips for traveling (flying out) with a spirited ( Read more... )

Front Cover Picture!
(Sorry it's so huge, did not resize.  Thus, the link)

Back in business: Soap maker starts over

By Arlene Shovald - Special to The Mail

Pam Smith thought she was all washed up after a serious car wreck, but happily, she is back in business, making soap with her daughter, Shannon Daniels.

"Soap making started as a hobby," Pam said. "I ( Read more... )

 Nobody's bought my soap yet, so you still don't get a real update.  ;)

I took this quiz though and it's pretty much right on.

Your Results:

91%
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No, this isn't a real update. I promise to update only if people buy my SOAP!

That's right, I'm making soap with my mom. You can see it and buy it here: http://www.blissology.etsy.com

And I guess I'll tell you a little about how it all started. (I just had this all written out and somehow ( Read more... )

I may have emailed some of you a link already, but I realized that some of my friends on lj, I don't really have email addresses for.  So I'll post here too.

I've made a blog for Dayna to post daily stuff, milestones, and of course pictures.  And if you're my friend, then you're invited to view it.

http://daizydayz.blogspot.com/

Today: 
Happy Birthday Clare!  Hope you have a wonderful one.

Tomorrow: 
Happy Birthday Wushie!  I miss you.

and

Happy Birthday Jim!  Hope you liked your CAKE.  And PARTY!