Along the Lane

The Price of Olive Oil Doubled

The price of olive oil doubled. Coconut oil, for the first time in eight years, wasn’t available for three weeks. Candle wax costs went up 30%, and wicks were discontinued....

The Price of Olive Oil Doubled

The price of olive oil doubled. Coconut oil, for the first time in eight years, wasn’t available for three weeks. Candle wax costs went up 30%, and wicks were discontinued....

Dreams

“Sh#t? Sh#tt? Sh#ttt!” We were in the (very crowded) paint section of Home Depot, and Emma, our intrepid two-year-old who is learning new words every day, was asking to sit...

Dreams

“Sh#t? Sh#tt? Sh#ttt!” We were in the (very crowded) paint section of Home Depot, and Emma, our intrepid two-year-old who is learning new words every day, was asking to sit...

There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water

There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water

There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water, and the back of our kayak sank beneath the surface. “We’re sinking!” I shouted. Makayla was in the back and already...

There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water

There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water, and the back of our kayak sank beneath the surface. “We’re sinking!” I shouted. Makayla was in the back and already...

The Hornet and the Butterfly

From the girl’s room, I heard a howl of pain. It was after bedtime, and we were down in the living room wrapping soaps for the Common Man Inn with...

The Hornet and the Butterfly

From the girl’s room, I heard a howl of pain. It was after bedtime, and we were down in the living room wrapping soaps for the Common Man Inn with...

The Thief in the Hallway

Someone stole a bunch of stuff from our orders that were out for pickup. So, keep your eyes out for a shifty looking character with moisturized skin who smells of...

The Thief in the Hallway

Someone stole a bunch of stuff from our orders that were out for pickup. So, keep your eyes out for a shifty looking character with moisturized skin who smells of...

Big Batch #1!

Big Batch #1!

Friends, that's a 450 bar batch of soap. 100% goat milk, no water. Over 40 pounds of olive oil. In four days, we'll take it out of the mold and...

Big Batch #1!

Friends, that's a 450 bar batch of soap. 100% goat milk, no water. Over 40 pounds of olive oil. In four days, we'll take it out of the mold and...