We love it when we find a store that has many of the same synergies as we do. Â We found that in Meltabees, a lovely gift shop located in wonderfully historical Gettysburg, PA! Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Meltabees began several years ago with one decidedly dedicated woman who noticed a decline in […]
We’ve added an online Military Discount
Members of the armed forces deserve a military discount on products everyday. November is the month when our thoughts turn to Veterans Day. We also thing about all those in the military who have pledged to serve and protect our nation.  Our family has a long history of military service. Uncles in the Army during […]
We welcome JosephBeth Booksellers
We are tickled to announce that Joseph-Beth Booksellers has become one of our wholesale partners!.  Joseph-Beth was founded in 1986 and is one of the nation’s biggest independent bookstores. JosephBeth is the proud recipient of the nationally-acclaimed Pannell Award, which recognizes bookstores that stimulate, promote, and encourage children’s and young people’s interest in books, Joseph-Beth hosts […]
Dealing with Package Theft
New policy on package theft Sadly, during the last year, we have had an increasing number of thefts of “delivered” packages from our customers. Â It has happened across all sizes and price points. Â Â Once a package is “delivered”, USPS updates the tracking # as such. Â When a customer cannot find their order and reports […]
Anniversary Party!
We have so much to celebrate! Â While I have made personal care products for my family for many years, we formally entered the goat milk soap business approximately 8 years ago. Â And while that is reason enough to pleased, it was the move into our dedicated soap production building that brought about a huge turning […]
Environmentally Friendly Packing – It’s Important
When you receive a package from us, you will usually find either air pillows or packing peanuts securing your package. As a business, we are sensitive to our customer’s preference for environmentally friendly packing products. Soap and related products are heavy enough, so we want to reduce package weight for more economical shipping. We love […]
Welcome to Doscher’s – Oldest Candy Cane Manufacturer in the U.S.
Tucked inside a stately, big yellow home in Newtown, OH is a true piece of Cincinnati history. Â The story began in 1871 with the arrival of Claus Doscher, a 17 year old young German immigrant. Â Claus learned the candy business from his uncles and joined his brothers, John & Heinrich at Doscher’s Confectionary Company […]
Welcome to Petri’s Floral & Gifts
We posted about Petri’s on our Facebook page a few days ago, but did not feel that the little blurb did this exceptional store enough justice. When owners have a deep personal interest in creating a welcoming atmosphere, the business truly thrives. Petri’s Floral & Boutique is a full line florist with a twist!  Petri’s […]
Botanical Matter in Soap
Plant Material in Soap With the explosive growth of natural and organic soaps, makers are always looking for something new or innovative to differentiate their products.  A common practice  is the addition of plant material. But what happens when you use botanical matter in soap? Soap with real lavender buds on top, loose oatmeal, and […]
Black Pepper Essential Oil
Black Pepper Essential Oil The Greeks, Egyptians and the Romans were all prolific users of black pepper spice. For many years, black pepper was as valuable as gold and silver and was approximately 70% of the thriving spice trade. Peppercorns or Piper Nigrum, originating in India, is a tropical plant that produces black, white, and […]
