We have been busy updating our ingredient inventory in that Soapmaker program. What a great little software program it is! I've already played around and "made batches" of stuff that I don't have yet and it tells me how much it will cost etc. I have a few great ideas that I am soon going to implement in my product line. I was fortunate enough to meet a woman from Greneda studying here in Carbondale. She was going back home for a while and she brought us back %100 pure nutmeg oil and some AWESOME chocolate in a pure unsweetened form. After discovering the amazing theraputic qualities of nutmeg, I am determined to make a nutmeg soap! Oh and the chocolate will be incorporated in our bath melts for extra indulgence! I'm soo excited!

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photos

I got a new photo tent to start taking photos of the soap and lotions. Its huge. I am tempted to put Gabe in there and snap a few. I took some photos of labeled soap on top of one of my crystal bowls, but I think everything will be photoshopped out anyway though. I can't wait until photos of the soap are on the net!
Rummaging through my soaps I realized I need to restock a few flavors- Emerald Isle, Sugar Cookie, Chammomile ZZZ, Late Summer and Log Cabin. Which means I need to order more scents.
We are mad excited! We found a new software program called Soapmaker and it is tailor made for a soapmaking business. Whew! Finally something that does exactly what we need it to do--- no more screwing around with peachtree and trying to fenagle things to fit our needs. I am really feeling like things are working out for once!!

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The first post

Hello cyberspace! Where to begin.... If you have the time please check out my business website www.thelotetree.com I make awesome handmade soap and lotion and the profits directly benefit the raising of my son Gabriel.
I want to use this blog to update everyone on my new products, my new son, and my life. I hope you enjoy!

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