1.16.2012

March of Dimes March for Babies - Devoted to Dylan

The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.  My friend recently lost her baby boy and has organized a March for Babies Walk set to take place April 28th, 2012.  You can visit the Facebook page for this event to see how you can participate.  You can also help by donating through the March for Babies organization website.


Facebook Page
Donation Page


This is her message:
"Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Our team is walking in March for Babies because we want to do something about this. I know you care, too. That's why I'm asking you to join us. It's easy: just click the join this team button.
My husband and I will be walking for March for babies, in memory and honor of our beautiful son, Dylan Leonard McGraw. We found out early in the pregnancy, that Dylan would be facing many obstacles. Dylan was born on August 14, 2011 via an emergency C-section. The moment I was able to see him, I fell head over heels in love.
Dylan showed us life and love in the absolute purest form. He knew no race, religion or of any matters/beliefs the rest of us allow to get in the way. He is the definition of forgiving and patient. Throughout countless blood draws, assessments, diagnoses, and eight surgical procedures, his little body and enormous spirit forgave, and loved unconditionally. If he was startled or scared he'd begin to cry for a moment just to let you know, and an instant later, would stop and forgive. Dylan is the strongest person I know, he fought and fought, but in the end, his little body just couldn′t.
Dylan has taught not only his family these lessons, but also friends, and even the staff that worked on him at Children′s Hospital Of WI. We receive notes and letters from people telling us how much Dylan has inspired them or changed their lives. We hope these letters never stop. It is the greatest gift that they can possibly give us, knowing our son′s memory lives on and that he has touched so many people.
Please join our team, Devoted to Dylan, and help us honor him by raising awareness to infant prematurity, birth defects, and infant mortality. If you cannot walk with us, please donate to the cause. March of Dimes funds research to help prevent or treat birth defects, they also provide services at the hospitals for the families going through the scariest time of their lives."





10.04.2011

Late Night Soap Shop

Tonight, I'm at the shop making soap pretty late.

Here I am drilling my mold back together.  There were some problems with the last batch getting the slab of soap to come lose.  I had to break down part of the mold to get it out.

Now I'm lining the mold.  Getting the paper nice and straight!

I melt my oils individually and pour them all into the big soap bucket.  Here I'm doing olive oil.  You can see the big can of olive oil on the table.

After blending the oils and lye water (in this case lye beer because this is a batch of beer soap) the soap starts to reach trace.  A little more blending and we should be good!

Finally, the soap is ready to be poured into the mold!  After this, I wait a little bit until the soap solidifies to the point that it isn't liquid anymore.  Then I'm able to plastic wrap the mold and cover it with layers of towels to slowly cool.

If you are in the area driving by after hours and notice the open sign is still on, odds are there is soap making going on.  Stop in and see the soap making in action!

8.22.2011

House of Plush

Fall is coming.  That means brisk weather and chilly nights curled up on the couch.  Drinking hot cocoa.  With this little guy:

Doesn't he look snuggly?

Or maybe you want to snuggle this little guy:

Don't worry, there are other Halloween plushies for you to snuggle as well.

Check out more at House of Plush.

Let me know you bought something and I'll send you a coupon code for the Halo Soap Etsy shop!

8.14.2011

Soap Savers: Free Soap Giveaway

I hate throwing away soap.  Even when it comes down to the last sliver, I try to mash it with a new bar to use every ounce of soapy goodness.

But sometimes it doesn't work.  Then you need a soap saver.


Now, you may be asking your self "where is this free soap deal is coming in"?  Well, I'll tell you.  Through the end of September, if you purchase a soap saver from this Etsy shop,  you will get a free bar of Halo Soap bar soap.  All you have to do is email me a copy of your transaction, I will confirm with the seller, and you'll get a bar of handmade soap shipped to your door step!  Pretty cool, huh?

Now start buying up those soap savers!

It's Always Time for Wrist Warmers!

I love wrist warmers.  I love wearing them, making them, gifting them... and it's always wrist warmer season!  Do you have a job where you are always in a cold office building no matter the outside temperature?  Wear wrist warmers.  Do you want to spunk up an outfit with a funky accessory? Wear wrist warmers.

Speaking of wrist warmers, here is a great place to buy them!  They are wonderfully priced and best of all they are handmade.  Buy purchasing any of these wrist warmers, you are helping an American artist.  Stop sending your money to China and Indonesia by purchasing crap from Wal-Mart!  Instead, buy some of these:





8.10.2011

Purple Soap on Etsy

I've recently come across some gorgeous looking soap on Etsy.  I wanted to make a treasury featuring all of these lovely soaps.  Here they are! (Click on the pictures to view each listing and purchase these soaps.)








































8.04.2011

New Totes at Halo Soap

Mom came in with some new tote designs the other day!  You can order these through Etsy.  Or you can order these through the Halo Soap website but it will just re-direct you to Etsy.  Or order them through this blog!  Which again, will re-direct you to Etsy, but it's much easier to shop from this one page and choose a tote you like, don't you think?







I'll be sending out some coupons and discount offers through my email newsletter soon.  If you haven't joined it, then do so now!


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