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  1. jcatblum

    Relaxation from Sage ISO similar scent from NG

    I was pretty sure I was going to be placing 2 orders. I have some that are big fans of the relaxation from Safe. NG had a relaxation but the description is no where near the same. I think I just need to find some more products to order from Sage tonight. Then I don't feel the guilt of...
  2. jcatblum

    Relaxation from Sage ISO similar scent from NG

    Relaxation from The Sage is a hit with my customers & I need more. However I am doing a NG order to replenish multiple FO. Anything from NG similar to Relaxation from The Sage? Or do I just need to bite the bullet & do 2 separate orders?
  3. jcatblum

    What type of display do you proide to boutiques?

    I looked at a cigar box just the other day! I am going this wk to take some measurements of where they want to put my soap. Went into 2 boutiques yesterday, both have soap vendors. Soaps are just in baskets. All scents mixed together. My packaging would take a big beating tossed in a basket to...
  4. jcatblum

    Amounts for Bath and body- first show

    We wrap all our soap, I leave a couple bars unwrapped so people can see what to expect. Love spell is always my best seller. Did a test the other day, only put 6 bars of lovespell unwrapped soap out. Didn't sell a single bar. When I say I sell more other product I don't so much mean dollar for...
  5. jcatblum

    To decorate or not to decorate

    Here it is smell. I wrap my soap & I put out a few unwrapped soaps so people can see what they are getting. No one seems to care ask or hardly notice. They like the smell. Then there are the soaps that the name has them saying it is there favorite scent before they even sniff it!
  6. jcatblum

    Amounts for Bath and body- first show

    Most shows I sell more other product than soap. I think bar soap freaks some people out. However we demo some of our other products, so that is why we are selling more of other product than soap.
  7. jcatblum

    Baby Goats

    Too cute, I am ready for some babies! Mine are moving to the kidding pen next week. These cold temps & kidding makes me loose too much sleep!
  8. jcatblum

    What type of display do you proide to boutiques?

    My existing displays are similar to this https://www.etsy.com/listing/124798437/display-stand-for-craft-show-craft-show?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=soap+craft+display&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all stained in Java gel stain I would like to be able to stain the...
  9. jcatblum

    What type of display do you proide to boutiques?

    A local boutique is wanting me to provide a display to stock some of my soaps inside their shop. I considered creating a smaller version of the stand I use at shows. I am thinking 3 bars of 6-8 varieties. My husband built my other stands, and of course 2 wks ago he left for 6 months of training...
  10. jcatblum

    Does soap making bother your asthma?

    I spent 2 days fighting my asthma after soaping with Almond FO. Some scents seem to bother me like crazy, but others don't I hold my breathe or try my best not to inhale when I am mixing the lye. It really doesn't bother me much.
  11. jcatblum

    Aztec Fragrance Oils for Soap

    I really like their FO. When I got the email for Bombshell at $11 a lb I started a shopping cart for my next order. Think I looked at ordering a lb of bombshell from another supplier last yr & it was $36 a lb.
  12. jcatblum

    Staying organized at craft shows

    My girls both keep a change purse on them. We have small purses that are half purse half wallet & the strap slings across your body. I have picked a half dozen nice name brand leather ones up at thrift stores for a couple bucks. During shows large bills go in the small zipper section, so they...
  13. jcatblum

    Making your booth stand out in 2014

    Found a new riser to use, was in my get rid of pile after spring cleaning the house. Walked by & light bulb suddenly came on. How did I not notice it before. It is a cell phone charging station. I see them at thrift stores all the time!!!
  14. jcatblum

    Monday 1-27-14 FO SALE!!!!!!!!

    I think the sales average to be about 10% off. 10% discount is not a stock up time for me. If it is something I need or want then it is better than full price though.
  15. jcatblum

    How does everyone sell their products

    IMO word of mouth brings more sales than anything else you do. On a side note, if you are determined to sale more online, try Instagram. Lots of big soapers post daily on Instagram. Watching shark tank last night a lady said 10% of her Instagram followers are customers. A few thousand...
  16. jcatblum

    Stand mixer?

    There are tons of buy sell trade groups on Facebook around here. Offer to trade some soap for household type supplies you need, then you can save your money for lye.
  17. jcatblum

    Freeze Avacado Puree?

    I put 1/2 tsp of lemon juice per avacado & puréed them in the blender.
  18. jcatblum

    HP Lard Soap

    Don't you just love the subtle swirls!
  19. jcatblum

    Freeze Avacado Puree?

    I will give it a try, figure what can I loose.
  20. jcatblum

    Staying organized at craft shows

    Just today I was working on putting my soaps in alphabetical order. I hate diggin under a table not being able to find what I need! I find it easiest to have a count of what I take to the show, then count again after, I always want to know what scents sold best. I use the SquareUp app to...
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