We started with buying 4 lbs of baking soda to a couple 12 lb bags to now ordering 300 lbs at a time just to keep up with bath bomb and shower steamer production. Let's not talk about the ridiculous amount of glitter we used to use in bath bombs! I am still apologizing to everyone who bought those early bath bombs LOL
We've gone from a small shelf of ingredients and packaging to an entire bedroom and half a basement filled with ingredients, packaging, shelves, molds, gift baskets and more.
In 2015 we were solely selling by word of mouth from coworkers. Now we're a LLC, have the website, email lists, craft shows and virtual events throughout the year, and multiple wholesale accounts.
We started with no knowledge aside from recipes on Pinterest, simply to have as a hobby for us since we both have a love of crafting. Years later, we've attended numerous conferences and trainings to learn more and ensure we're following FDA guidelines, proper usage rates according to IFRA, and so much more.
All of this, we owe to YOU, our loyal customers, who keep us inspired to keep making and getting better!
Before we reveal our new brand, let's take a trip down memory lane!
2014/2015...playing around with recipes in the kitchen. At this time we were only using cheapy essential oils *insert face palm here*
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We've been at the business since 2016 and love learning, researching, attending conferences, seminars, you name it! We take pride in being 100% handmade, as well as being a small business in Fort Morgan, Colorado. We're all about supporting other local boss babes by teaming up for events, providing wholesale accounts, and just simply referring our friends to those businesses! You'll find a little bit of everything with us from essential oils, to fan favorite fragrances, to playful kid products, and now even household products! We have so much more in store for 2019, I cannot wait to show you all!
SO... now that you know who we are and what we are about, let's talk about this blog. It's been something on our mind for quite some time but you know, time factor with working full time jobs, having a toddler, running a side business, and just having to adult every day. My goal is to provide as much valuable information to you as possible. And not just about our business. I love to share and talk about the stuff that we all deal with - kids, organization, stress, fitness, recipes, family, fun activities, you name it, we'll probably cover it. Another fair warning before we dive too far into this blog this year, I'm super sarcastic and have a mouth like a sailor. No promises but I will do my best to keep a filter on the language ;)
At the end of December, Marcia and I spent a lot of time reflecting back on 2018. What worked? What didn't? Where did we want to go business wise and travel for conferences? We mapped out a LOT. Especially after mom left her job at the school district after 25 years to be home more often. Needless to say, January has been spent working on those plans, converting our business to a LLC (go us!), setting up processes for us to work more efficiently, and really just restocking shelves after the holiday madness lol
Kinda hard to believe that January is almost over, but that means we have goodies ready for you! Valentine's Day is literally around the corner and we have such cute gift sets put together for you. And have you seen our new bath bombs that are decorated like truffles?? Just don't eat them, ok? They are super moisturizing with mango butter, cocoa butter, and shea butter! Plus, I think Sweet Talk (white truffle raspberry) is my new favorite fragrance this season. If you haven't checked them out, give us a holler to stop by the Shop or start browsing online. I'm currently working on the website to get it updated with pictures, more information, and better organized. So bear with me! But we're always available for questions and here to help!
xo
Chrissy
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