Monthly Archives: February 2009

Soapmaking Makes A Difference

Posted on February 12, 2009 by marie

I recently received an email from Melinda Coss, a soapmaker and author from France.  She’s involved with a program called Township Trades in South Africa, teaching teens business skills through soapmaking.  Take a look at the video – it’s awesome! … Continue reading →

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Meet the new OSWA Chapter President

Posted on February 6, 2009 by marie

OSWA – Oregon Small Woodland Association, Coos-Curry County Chapter, has a new President.  As of the Annual Meeting (sometime in March) I will be taking the reins for the local chapter.  I’ve been on the Board (and not really doing … Continue reading →

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Very Diverse Day

Posted on February 4, 2009 by marie

Today has been such a diverse day.  Normally people tend to stick to one or two somewhat related things during the course of business.  Today I’ve been all over the map. First thing this morning I worked on preparing a … Continue reading →

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Soapmaking Article Published!

Posted on February 2, 2009 by marie

I just had a great article published in Aromascents E-Magazine! If was fun to write – to review all of the things I know about the wonders of soapmaking and condense it down into just two pages.  Once again I … Continue reading →

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