April always feels like the fresh start we are hoping for. The sun stays out for longer and the weather starts to warm up. It is the transition from winter to spring. April is also the month we celebrate Earth Day. In my opinion though,… Read More »Celebrate Earth This April
As many know by now, Sweetie Pie Soaps is a mother-daughter company. We make an effort to create soap and other products together most of the time. The business is based in Minnesota as that is where I (Liz-the daughter) live, but we make the… Read More »A look into Sweetie Pie Soaps
You are always asked what your New Year’s resolution is, but where did that tradition come from? History shows that the first people to make new years resolutions are the ancient Babylonians about 4,000 years ago. However, they celebrated new years in the middle of… Read More »Resolution
One of our signature scents is lavender. I have found that lavender is a scent that people either love or hate. Why do we love lavender? Read on to find out! The Perks of Lavender Scent We scent our lavender products with 100% pure lavender… Read More »Isn’t Lavender Lovely?
Let’s face it – December is just one big holiday. There are the biggies – Christmas, New Years, Hanukahand Kwanza. But there are also so many little, fun ones such as “Festivus for the Restivus,” World PearDay and National Ugly Sweater Day (Friday, Dec. 16,… Read More »It’s December- Search The Skies
“In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading theirarms like dancers.” ~ Cynthia Rylant In November the world grows quiet. We turn inward. It’s a lovely time for making soap. Today was aperfect fall day.… Read More »In November
Did you know that over 50% of the US population buys a pumpkin in October? Of all the delights of Halloween, perhaps the best is choosing your pumpkin. For Halloween purposes, you probably choose your pumpkin mostly on looks. Size, shape, color are all factors… Read More »In Praise of the Pumpkin
It’s autumn and nature is calling. Our lives are so packed with technology, traffic, and tension. However, we can soothe our ragged spirits and find peace in nature. Research shows that spending 10 to 20 minutes a day outdoors can lead to less stress and… Read More »Where is your Favorite Nature Place?
For many people, August is a time of changes. It might be a friend or relative downsizing into assisted living, or a young adult, venturing into the world of college life. Transitions can be hard, but new experiences help us grow and bloom. Almost 60… Read More »Looking Back, Looking Forward
The pandemic has left us all feeling confined and restless. Perhaps you have decided it is time to venture out, a little or a lot. Don’t forget your soap. It probably gets tired of sitting in the same old spot, in the shower or next… Read More »Soap On The Go