I have a special guest today sharing a bit about a new business that she’s starting! Rachel from The Daily Scrub is giving away 3 bars of her lovely soap to a lucky winner. Comment on this post with your favorite soap from her shop to enter for a chance to win!
Rachel happened to send me a bar of the tropical waters and lavender soaps. I loved the scents – it was strong enough to be pleasant, but not overpowering.
Here’s a little bit about Rachel, and how she started making soap:
I started making soap seriously about two years ago after attempting it off and on. I have always gone to markets and bought handmade soap. I have always loved soap for some reason, and ever since I was a child I have collected soaps and pretty paper. My Grams would bring me soap after her trips here and there. I guess you could say I was quite the collector.One day a couple of years ago, a vendor at our local farmers market offered to teach me to make soap. She was preparing to move as her husband had gotten orders from the Army. She wanted to share the art of soapmaking with me before she left. She said that someone had taught her and it felt right to pay it forward. So, after a brief lesson I came home, researched extensively, and began creating. At first my creations were very simple, but then they became more elaborate and artistic. I have always been creative and love to paint, sew, crochet, and do papercrafts (this is how I found Leah’s blog). I put my artistic self to work in my soap creations. Finally, it was a way for me to create a beautiful piece of art that could also be useful.I aim to make each and every batch unique and different. I love color, swirls, and want to put my special touch on every bar. I know that I am drawn to beautiful things and love to feel pretty, so I seek to create a beautiful artistic bar of soap that make my customers feel lovely each time they use it.The Daily Scrub is a creative outlet for me. It’s a family affair. My husband built me the molds and displays I use and he helps me to cut and wrap each and every bar by hand. I love being able to help my customers find the perfect bar for their skin, find the perfect gift for their friend, or find the right bar to match their home decor.
She’s also offering free shipping on your orders through the end of the month if you use the code BLUEBIRDSHIP at check out.
You can catch up with what Rachel is up to on her blog: www.dirtdivadynamo.blogspot.com
Stop by her facebook page and follow to see the latest news on her shop!
I’d love to try the Tropical Waters or Orange Blossom soaps!
Two of my best sellers! Good choices! Thanks for commenting!
My favorite so far is the Japanese Cherry Blossom. That’s just for now though. lol =) Thank you Rachel for coming into our lives and making especially my husband and sons skin much better.
So awesome to hear!! ^_^
You have the honor of knowing Rachel right? Right there I’m jealous such an awesome spirit in that woman. =) Although great people tend to stick together. =) .
I’d love to try Mango Mango – sounds yummy!!!
Mango Mango really is yummy! It smells very realistic without being overpowering! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
Definitely ORANGE BLOSSUM, altho coconut citrus sorbet and oatmeal milk and honey sound divine as well!!! 🙂
If I must say…all of my soaps smell great! I try very hard to keep keep light and not overpowering! The orange blossom is a favorite of many. The Coconut Citrus is a new light fragrance that is dreamy! And, you can’t go wrong with the Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey! Thanks for commenting!
I would love to try Lavender!
Lavender is a true staple in my collection! Everyone loves lavender! It’s just so soothing and beautiful. All of my lavender buds come from a fellow vendor at our local farmers’ market! I love lavender! Thanks for stopping by the blog!
I’d love to try them all
but if I had to pick one I’d go with oatmeal milk and honey
I’d love for you to try them all too! Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey is a good choice! You really can’t go wrong. Very moisturizing and a nice fragrance. Thanks for your comments!
The Clean Laundry one sounds cool!
Oh, you’ve chosen a really great clean scent. People go crazy over this one! I have a hard time keeping it in stock! Thanks for commenting!
I would love to try the applejack soap. they look so pretty! True confession – I have never used handmade soap….Thanks for sharing !
Once you use handmade soaps I can promise you that you will want no other. They are super for your skin and really do make you feel more moisturized. Especially in the winter!
Orange Blossom sounds great – I am really loving citrus smells right now.
Cirtus smells are very popular. I just finished up a pink grapefruit that is to die for! Lots of my customers love the orange blossom. It’s got a great lather and is a great wake-me-up soap! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your comments!
lavender cham….
love them all to be honest, the chai which is my favorite tea, would be like taking a bath in cinamon..yumm
thanks for showcasing her speciality… i have helped a friend make soap, truly a wonderful experience
ava g
Thanks for commenting! The chai is lovely! I also just made a hazelnut toffee, which is delicious! That’s neat that you have made soap before. It’s an amazing process and a great opportunity to be creative! Thanks for stopping by!
Oooh, I love handmade soap! I love nothing more than a luscious smelling bar of soap to scent my bathroom and skin! My favorite soap would be either Oatmeal Milk and Honey or Rosemary Lavender!
Hi! So nice to find a fellow handmade soap lover! I have customers that actually cut up their bars and put them in their car as an air freshener. Funny! They do smell lovely! The oatmeal is classic and the rosemary lavender is a great wake-me-up bar! Thanks for commenting!
The Chai Handcrafted Artisan Soap sounds best to me!
There is NOTHING that’ll make me smile quicker than the scent of oranges, so my FIRST pick from these amazing soap creations would be Rachel’s Orange Blossoms … but really, I haven’t met a bar of handmade soap yet that I didn’t just gush over … LOVE giving soaps away as gifts, and setting them out in our guest bath and treating myself to some as well. Thanks for the chance to take Rachel’s creations for bubbly test drive!
Your soaps look lush ~ a weakness of mine “homemade soap”