🌿 She’s Not Just a Chat Bot — She’s Got Good Scents

You might’ve noticed someone new hanging out in the corner of your screen. Don’t worry — she’s not here to judge your candle obsession or remind you how many bars of soap you’ve bought. (Though, if she could, she’d cheer you on for all of it.)

Let me introduce you to Scentsibelle — our very own virtual assistant.

She’s kind of like me, if I were digitally available 24/7, had an encyclopedic knowledge of all our candles, soaps, and freshies, and didn’t require coffee to function.

💡 What Scentsibelle Can Help You With

• 🛏þ‍♂️ Answer product questions – Not sure which candle scent suits your vibe? Scentsibelle can help you find something calming, energizing, or perfect for gifting.

• 💬 Suggest the perfect gift – Shopping for someone special (or someone grieving)? She’ll guide you toward something that says “I see you. I care.”

• 📦 Help with your order – Lost in the shipping details? She can point you to our FAQ, contact info, or updates.

• 🔍 Point you to past blog posts – Looking for a story about Judy’s Light? Or wondering why I started making soap in the first place? She knows where everything lives.

• 📟 Offer gentle guidance – Because sometimes, you’re not just here to shop. You’re here to feel something soft, and she gets that too.

🫠 What You Can Ask Scentsibelle (And What She Might Say)

Customer: “Which candle is best for stress or anxiety?”
Scentsibelle: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’d suggest our Lavender + Vanilla or Sandalwood Rose. Both are calming, warm, and feel like a weighted blanket in scent form. Want me to show you both?

Customer: “Do you offer gift sets for someone grieving?”
Scentsibelle: Yes, and I’m truly sorry you’re shopping for that reason. Let me guide you to our most gentle, thoughtful options — and I’ll include a few candle scent recommendations that bring comfort, not overwhelm.

Customer: “Can I get a custom candle label with a name on it?”
Scentsibelle: You sure can. Angie handmakes custom labels for memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between. I can walk you through how to request one.

Customer: “Which products have Lavender?”
Scentsibelle: Here are some great products with lavender and a link to take a look.

Customer: “What does Peach Nectar smell like?”
Scentsibelle: Imagine a ripe, fuzzy peach kissed with sunshine — sweet but not sugary. It’s one of our most cheerful scents. Want me to pair it with a soap or a candle?

Customer: “How do I choose a scent if I’m buying for someone I’ve never met?”
Scentsibelle: That’s a great question. Let’s go with something soft, clean, and safe — Fresh Bamboo or Ultimate Vanilla are gentle and universally loved. Want to add a card or message with it?

She’s here for you. Anytime, Any scent.

If she doesn’t know the answer, she’ll make sure I do.

We’ll chat soon,

Angie and Scentsibelle

🧸The Cream I Had to Make: Because His Tears Were Mine Too

Some products I plan.
Others… I just have to make.

My grandson had one of the worst cases of diaper rash I’ve ever seen. Red, raw, uncomfortable—and worst of all, it was breaking his heart and mine right along with it. As a maker and a grandma, I couldn’t just sit by and wait for it to “clear up.” I needed to do something. Something gentle. Something real.

So I did what I always do when someone I love is hurting—I went to my workspace, pulled out my ingredients, and started creating with care.

The main ingredient? Coconut oil.
It’s known for being soothing and rich, and I’ve trusted it for years in my soaps and salves. It's not fancy. It's not new. But it’s good. And when you’re trying to bring comfort to someone that small and precious, that’s what matters.

Everything in this cream was chosen with intention—safe, gentle, and made to feel better the moment it touches the skin. No burning. No guessing. Just comfort.

Now, every time I open a jar, I remember why I made it.

For him.
For his smile.
For the days when love looks like mixing oils and whispering, “It’s okay, baby, grandma’s got you.”

If you’ve got a little one who’s hurting, and you want something made by someone who gets it—this might be the jar that helps.

Because some things you make with a formula. and some things you make with your whole heart.

Happy diapering,

Angie

🌿Don’t Be Rash: Made with Love (and a Little Sass)

Some of the things I make come from grief. Others come from memory.
This one? This one came from watching my grandkids come in from playing outside, scratching like crazy and looking miserable.

Every summer, it’s the same story—red, irritated skin from something they brushed up against while doing what kids do best: running wild and free. I wanted to give them something made with care—gentle, thoughtful, and cooling. Something that felt good on their skin and gave them a little comfort without the harsh stuff.

One day, after watching them scratch and squirm for the third time that week, I decided to do what I do best—head to the soap room and start mixing.

That’s how Don’t Be Rash was born.

A cold process soap with a crisp, clean scent—tea tree and peppermint to wake things up—and a blend of calamine, clay, oats, and butters that just feels good when your skin’s had a day.

Now?
They ask for it by name.
Whenever that familiar itch creeps in, they say, “Where’s that soap you made?”

It’s not a treatment. It’s not medicine.
It’s just made for the moments when skin feels off and a little extra care goes a long way.

And let’s be honest… sometimes it’s not just the kids who need it.
This bar’s for anyone who knows the outdoors are great—until they’re not.

Because comfort doesn’t have to be complicated.
Sometimes it starts with a good bar of soap—and someone who made it for you.

Because the ones we love are strong motivators,

Angie