What is MY Favorite Crescent Mountain Soap Product?

Glad you asked! I was asked what is my favorite Crescent Mountain Soap product. Well, I should say "ALL of them!" LOL! But to be honest, I do have a favorite. I first learned to make soap because I wanted to control what was in my soap. The next step was to make a shampoo that would be chemical free. I had tried several brands of dandruff shampoos and all they did was dry my head out even more! So I searched for a recipe for shampoo and came across a shampoo bar. I followed the directions and made the shampoo bar, adding lemongrass and tea tree essential oils. My hair is longer than my shoulders so I needed a conditioner and found that I could use apple cider vinegar. I have to admit that it took me a few washes to get used to the different texture of my hair but I love the way my hair feels clean. I have been using Crescent Mountain Soap shampoo bars for over 2 years now and have several customers who also use it. I also make the shampoo bar with peppermint and tea tree essential oils.


So, now you know... my favorite Crescent Mountain Soap product is a shampoo bar!

Folk School at Camp Mikell

Have you ever agreed to do something and then think… Why? Why did I say I would do that?!? Well that’s exactly how I felt when I agreed to teach a soapmaking class at Camp Mikell’s Folk School! I have been making hot processed soap for about 3 years, but I’ve been making basically the same recipe. I decided that I should study up on a few things before I taught the class. The more I studied, a little panic set in! I realized that there is so much I need and want to learn! But I pressed on!

Colored using activated charcoal, indigo, and iron oxide powders.

I took the plunge and I made a "pretty" bar of soap! My goal with Crescent Mountain Soaps is to have handcrafted soap with natural ingredients. I do not use hardeners or preservatives in my soaps. So adding colors was not something that I started out doing and so I made natural looking soaps! Well, after watching some of my fellow soaping friends produce really pretty soaps, I decided that I wanted to try!

It's been a while! Soapmaking Tip!

Well... it has been a while since I last wrote a blog post. I guess life got in the way! Things have been crazy busy at Crescent Mountain Soaps!! I have a tip to share with you today.


I needed a spray bottle with alcohol. Several times I have filled the spray bottle with the alcohol and have tried really hard to not spill the alcohol as I fill the bottle. Well, I don't know if it is me or the alcohol, but I ALWAYS end up spilling and wasting alcohol every time I try!

Christmas in July Vendor Fair ~ Followup Post

We did it! We had a GREAT night at our Christmas in July Vendor Fair! Eighteen vendors participated and it was a well attended event.

Let me tell you how the night happened.

Christmas in July Craft and Vendor Fair

I've decided that I can't just wait around for things to happen,

I've gotta make things happen!

If I want more sales, I need to step out and try other areas to show my Crescent Mountain Soaps to a wider audience.

"The Silver Cord"

Sometimes things happen and you just have to shake your head at how blessed you are and how things just come together. I firmly believe that things happen for a reason.