Foreword “Imitation is sincerest form of flattery.” – Charles Caleb Colton In the last post of our Hobby to Business Series, What Will You Sell?, I shared some …
Start Making MoneyHobby to Business Series: Product Development
Start Making MoneyHobby to Business Series: What Will You Sell?
Determining What to Sell I firmly believe the old saying “slow and steady wins the race” holds true. As crafters, we often forget there’s a lot more to do than …
Start Making MoneyHobby to Business Series: Thoughts to Consider
Welcome to the third edition of our series covering everything you need to know about turning your hobby into a business. Preparation is key in almost any endeavor, and starting …
EducationalAll About Shea Butter
Loaded with vitamins, Shea butter has such a creamy, luxurious feel that it’s no wonder its popularity and demand are on the rise even after being utilized for generations. This …
Start Making MoneySmall Business Saturday: Never Give Up | Bulk Apothecary
Make money. Create your own schedule. Be your own boss. Who wouldn’t want to live this vision? Turning your hobby into a business, like any endeavor, will have its obstacles, …
Recipe Ideas! Soap RecipesHow to Make a Batch of Soap for Under $20
Soapmaking is such a rewarding hobby. Allowing you to express your artistic vision and create a product exactly the way you’d like it; soap makes a great gift option for …
Start Making MoneyTurning Your Hobby Into a Business
The Birth of Bulk Apothecary Picture it: Streetsboro, Ohio, 2008. A small company called Natural Essentials owned by a family with a dream to expose the public to the benefits …
EducationalAll About Fragrance
ol·fac·tion älˈfakSHən,ōl-/ noun technical the action or capacity of smelling; the sense of smell. The olfactory system is complex and still being studied in-depth by scientists. What we do know: …
Recipe Ideas! Holiday RecipesEaster Egg Bath Bombs Recipe
Easter Egg Bath Bombs Recipe Here’s what you’ll need: 2 C. Sodium Bicarbonate 1 C. Citric Acid 10 – 30 drops Forget Me Not Blossoms Fragrance Oil 2 …
Candle RecipesCoffee Cup Candle Recipe
Coffee Cup Candles You might have seen those adorable candle mugs at the craft fair or online. Some are selling up to $25.00 for a small size mug. Today …
Soap RecipesGalaxy Soap Bar Recipe
Galaxy Soap Bar Recipe These bars are really out of this world! This recipe is so simple and you can use just about any color re-batch (leftover) soap bars. This …
Lip Balm RecipesCherry Lip Scrub Recipe
Cherry Lip Scrub Recipe Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil 10 Drops Cherry Flavor
Soap RecipesRainbow Confetti Soap Recipe
I wanted to incorporate all colors of the rainbow in this special confetti soap. My favorite part about doing this type of soap is that you never quite know what …
Recipe Ideas!Botanical Bath Bombs Recipe
Botanical Bath Bombs Recipe After the overwhelmingly positive response we’ve received from our Bath Bomb Ornament tutorial, I wanted to do a similar recipe, this time using botanicals as …
Soap RecipesValentine Soap Recipe
Valentine Soap Recipe With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to make a soap that could be a versatile gift – yielding eight bars a tray, this is a great way …
Recipe Ideas!DIY Stress Relief Balm Recipe
DIY Stress Relief Balm Recipe What can you do to reduce your level of stress? Need a pick me up midday? Here’s a simple DIY recipe you can whip up …