New policy on package theft Sadly, during the last year, we have had an increasing number of thefts of “delivered” packages from our customers. It has happened across all sizes and price points. Once a package is “delivered”, USPS updates the tracking # as such. When a customer cannot find their order and reports […]
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. The story began in 1871 with the arrival of Claus Doscher, a 17 year old young German immigrant. 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 […]
A Day in the Life of Honey Sweetie Acres
The alarm rings at 5:30 a.m. (Why does the bed feel so good when you just wake up?) Like many homes early in the morning, we let our dogs out, grab a bite to eat and check the news. First order of the day to is warm the goat milk bottles for this year’s 20+ […]
Soap Under The Bedsheets?
Does putting soap under the sheets help with leg cramps? As I sat in the “Chair Yoga” training two weeks ago, the instructor told a story of her 84 year old mother putting soap under her bed-sheets to stop leg cramps. Even as a soap connoisseur, I had never heard of this before, so I […]
Fragrance Oils in Soap – Yes or No?
Our mission is healthy skin care products and at times, it really is a moving target. The more we learn about how technology alterations, the more we question and examine the raw materials we use. I am sure that many of you reading this pay attention to labels on your food and other products you […]
Cow Milk versus Goat Milk – What’s the Difference?
What is the difference between goat milk and cow milk? We get this question all the time, and I do mean ALL the time. While we obviously believe raw milk is FAR superior to pasteurized, and we are living examples of its health benefits. Visitors to the farm sometimes enjoy a “taste test” of goat […]
Cold Weather Tips for Natural Products
What happens to natural skin care products if they get too cold? With this extreme cold spell we are experiencing, we wanted to share some educational information on how natural products are affected by the cold weather and extreme temperature fluctuations. As you order products from us this winter you may be wondering what happens […]
