Member Spotlight: Human Nature of Maine

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Human Nature of Maine.   You may know Maine-based Human Nature as Pet Works of Maine. Indeed, nine years ago, the impetus for Human Nature was products for pets. The shampoo, spritzers, paw balm and other dog grooming products were so good, customers were pawing at Pet Works’ door for “human” products. They listened, … Read More

Member Spotlight: Neecy’s Necessities

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Neecy’s Necessities. Neecy’s Necessities tag line, “Bliss made beautifully simple” is evident after strolling through the online store. In the shop, you’ll find bar soaps, shaving soaps, balms, body butters, lotions, hair conditioner, hand & body wash, wax tarts, gifts, and even beautiful purses to stash it all in. Owner Denise Gunter has been … Read More

Member Spotlight: Bejeweled Bubbles

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Bejeweled Bubbles. Who doesn’t love a hidden treasure? This simple idea fueled Bejeweled Bubbles – a company handcrafting soaps with a little something extra inside. Owner Kristin Goodman explains, “About a year and a half ago, I was talking to my husband about how fun it would be to make soaps for kids with … Read More

Featuring You!

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It’s time to share the love. You may have noticed some of our recent member features on Facebook and Twitter. We want to feature you and your businesses in all of your awesome glory across all of our media outlets, including this blog. To that end, we’re proud to announce a brand new member spotlight feature to showcase you and … Read More

Member Spotlight: Luxuriously Natural Soaps

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Luxuriously Natural Soaps. A frustration with ineffective skincare products and prescriptions for family members with extremely sensitive skin was the original impetus for Luxuriously Natural Soaps. For owner Sonya Black, layoffs in the corporate world were a blessing in disguise. “I began to work full time [for Luxuriously Natural Soaps] and haven’t looked back, … Read More

Member Spotlight: Botanicals by the Sea

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Botanicals by the Sea. Botanicals by the Sea has been a transformative experience for owner Sherry Molling, taking her from nearly losing her house to being able to support herself and her son. In business for three years, San Diego-based Botanicals by the Sea carries a full line of skincare and bath and body … Read More

Member Spotlight: Soap Monkeys SoapWorks

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Soap Monkeys SoapWorks. Kelly Norman, owner and creator of Soap Monkeys Soapworks, is a woman with a plan. A soapmaker in business for 9 years, she joined the HSCG just over a year ago. “Joining HSCG has been something I have wanted to do for a long time. I love the ease of purchasing … Read More

Member Spotlight: Soap of the South

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Soap of the South. What strikes you when visiting Soap of the South is the sheer variety of soaps. Soaps featuring honey, oatmeal, loofah, shea butter and every milk from buttermilk to goat’s milk in fanciful colors and scents abound. Beyond the soaps, patient explorers discover scrubs, balms, lotions, milk baths, and more. While … Read More

Member Spotlight: Secret Garden Soap of Madison

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Secret Garden Soap of Madison. A serendipitous act of combining fresh goat milk supply with classic cold process soapmaking led to the birth of New Jersey-based Secret Garden Soap of Madison. Owner Tracee Palmer explains, “I started my suburban farm with a few chickens, then moved into beekeeping and finally to complete my little … Read More

Member Spotlight: Honey Sweetie Acres

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Welcome to Feature Friday. Today, meet Honey Sweetie Acres. Two years ago, Regina and Steve Bauscher could hardly have predicted they’d be co-owners of a company called Honey Sweetie Acres. (We don’t want to give anything away, but check out the Honey Sweetie Acres website for the story behind their company name.) Honey Sweetie Acres started as a family farm … Read More