1. Lip balm! Get yourself a nourishing and hydrating lip balm to use daily! There are so many different scents to choose from! Be sure to look for ingredients like sunflower oil and cocoa butter!
2. Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Exfoliate! Lip scrubs are the best when it comes to making sure our lips go from dull to shine! This will remove dry and dead skin leaving you polished.
3. Choose a lip mask! Applying it as an overnight mask will enhance moisture absorption to the fullest. It will also be the easiest way to take care of your lips when all you have to do is apply and then sleep!
Remember... we need to always take care of our kissers!!
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Calling all Soapy Gnome Super Fans, enter our social media video contest!
Soapy Gnome is hosting our first ever Social Media Contest. Let me be completely honest for a second...sales have been slow this year for lots of retail stores...really slow. The one thing we have going for us, is that we have an incredible return customer rate.
We're looking for creative ways to extend our audience to new people, and that's where you come in!
Make a little social media video, share it, and get entered into the contest!
We all are influenced by the things our friends and family love. We'd love for you to showcase your creativity and love of Soapy Gnome, so that we can attract new customers--just as lovely as you!
]]>Soapy Gnome is hosting our first ever Social Media Contest. Let me be completely honest for a second...sales have been slow this year for lots of retail stores...really slow. The one thing we have going for us, is that we have an incredible return customer rate.
We're looking for creative ways to extend our audience to new people, and that's where you come in!
Make a little social media video, share it, and get entered into the contest!
We all are influenced by the things our friends and family love. We'd love for you to showcase your creativity and love of Soapy Gnome, so that we can attract new customers--just as lovely as you!
How to enter:
Each month you'll receive a variety of products in our Scent-of-the-Month based on the box size you choose. These scents are only available for the month and when they're gone, they're gone. If you choose one of the bigger boxes, you'll also get to try out some of the other products we make.
Each month, our production team chooses an amazing scent from our list of 300+ fragrances and essential oil blends. We use that scent to make soap. Then, we pick a few of our other products for you to try with the scent-of-the-month fragrance or essential oil blend. Products could include things like: shaving soap, body oil, shower steamers, lip balm, candles, facial masks, and more! You'll be the first to try new products.
Includes 2 of our Scent-of-the-Month soaps.
You save $1 when you subscribe, and you're guaranteed to get your paws on at least two of the SOM soaps!
This includes 2 of the Scent-of-the-Month Soaps and wide variety of Soapy Gnome crafted items like shower steamers, sugar scrubs, body butter, lotion bars, lip balms, candles, and more.
We scatter the types of items throughout the year so you don't end up with a backlog of any one item. We'll also include the occasional soap saver to help you keep your soap dry between uses. You save $4 each month when you subscribe.
Do you wish you lived closer to Soapy Gnome? We wish you did too! But let us send you a box full of smell-goods straight to your front door.
This box includes:
Everything in the Love It Box! (2 SOM soaps + Handcrafted body and home care)
2 Different soaps from our seasonal or best seller collection.
1-3 additional gift items like you'd find at Soapy Gnome that fits the theme or feel of the box.
This box is the best value and the most fun!
Shipping is $9.99. If you're local, you can choose to pick up in store during shop hours for no shipping charge. This is a new feature for subscription boxes.
We have a fixed date for running credit cards and for shipping items out. Every month, except the first month, your card will be charged on the 25th of the month, and boxes will go out the first week of the month.
There is a little bit of a delay between the charge day and the ship day in case your card doesn't go through, you have time to adjust. It also gives us a clear cut off before we start packing boxes, so we know how many of each type to fill.
The first charge can be a little confusing, so stick with me. If you order before the 11th of the month, you will be charged for and get the current month's box at the time of order. You will be charged again on the 25th for next month's box. If you order after the 11th of the month, you will be charged on the date that you place the order, but your box will go out next month. This system (though confusing) will keep you from getting two boxes in the mail too close to one another.
You can cancel anytime after your first delivery. Once payment has gone through, you're in it to win it for that month. As the subscription box gains in popularity, you may have to be added to a waiting list to rejoin the subscription box.
If you have chosen local pick up as an option, your box will be ready for pick up no later than the 5th of the month. If it is ready sooner, you will get an email notification that your order is ready for pick up.
Email Hello@SoapyGnome.com or call 574-971-5294 during regular business hours for assistance.
]]>Goshen, Indiana Gifts $2.50-$18.99
Salt Sisters Bundle - Made in Goshen, Indiana $4.99-$29.99
July Scent of the Month - Pineapple Sage Collection $4.50-$24.99
Pineapple Sage Collection - Body Soap, Sugar Scrub, Shower Steamer, Cuticle Cream
1923-1933 Ball Mason Jar Jewelry - Made in USA
Earrings $22.99 & Necklaces $24.99-$29.99
Stuffed Gnomies Small $9.99, Medium $11.99 & Large $17.99
Pinky Up Boba Tea $11.99
Decorative Pillows
Kocostar Face Masks $3.99
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An amazing new product has entered the beauty industry, promising a gentle and effective cleansing experience for all skin types. We are pleased to introduce Soapy Gnome’s own special micellar water formula.
Micellar water was developed in Paris to help Parisians mitigate the effects of harsh water on their face. This multipurpose beauty product and has now made it into American skincare routines.
It's a cross between a super gentle cleanser and a toner for all skin types. Think of it as an upscale version of a makeup wipe that you can use with your favorite cotton pad or microfiber cloth.
]]>An amazing new product has entered the beauty industry, promising a gentle and effective cleansing experience for all skin types. We are pleased to introduce Soapy Gnome’s own special micellar water formula.
Micellar water was developed in Paris to help Parisians mitigate the effects of harsh water on their face. This multipurpose beauty product and has now made it into American skincare routines.
It's a cross between a super gentle cleanser and a toner for all skin types. It's like an upscale version of a makeup wipe that you can use with your favorite cotton pad or microfiber cloth.
This new product may make your skin feel magical, but really it’s just science!
Micellar water is a water-based product that contains tiny oil molecules called micelles. These micelles have a unique structure, with one end attracted to water and the other end repelling it.
Micelles act like magnets, gently drawing out dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping away your skin's natural oils. Micellar water an ideal choice for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, and even acne prone skin.
Thats it! Easy peasy!
Micellar water deserves a spot in your skin care routine. Stop by the shop to try it for yourself or check it out online here.
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Here are some perennial faves.
]]>Here are some perennial favorites:
1. Soap and a soap net. Guys love our soaps. Some of the scents that guys gravitate to are: Mossy Oaks, Professor, Rockstar, Eucalyptus Peppermint, Mojito, & Amberwood Sandalwood. We also have some beer soaps, made with beer from Goshen Brewing and Iechyd Da.
3. Classic Shaving Accessories like razors, brushes & brush stands, soap bowls, and beard & mustache combs.
8. Salt Sisters Rubs
9. Silly Socks
10. The Art of Shaving Book.
]]>Pick it up and smell it of course!
Sure we want you to feel good in your skin, which is why we use high quality ingredients in our recipe, but we also want your washing experience to be enjoyable, which is why we scent majority of our soaps.
We use essential oils and fragrance oils to scent our soaps. Want to know the difference between essential oils and fragrance oils? Read on to find out!
]]>What's the first thing you do when you come across a soap?
Pick it up and smell it of course!
Sure we want you to feel good in your skin, which is why we use high quality ingredients in our recipe, but we also want your washing experience to be enjoyable, which is why we scent majority of our soaps.
Scents have the ability to energize, instill calm, bring back memories, lift your spirits, and so much more. I love watching people smell our soaps and then watching their reactions.
What might smell amazing to one person can be totally repulsive to another. That is why we try to offer a wide variety of scents, including unscented for those that are sensitive to smells. We surely have a scent (or unscent) that will bring a smile to your face.
Essential Oils
Our first choice when it comes to scenting our soaps is to use essential oils.
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts. Using essential oils is the most natural way to replicate the scents from nature. We source all of our essential oils from The Lebermuth Company in South Bend, IN. They are a family-owned business that started in 1908. We love that Lebermuth also has such high quality standards for their products and processes including responsible sourcing and eco-sensitive manufacturing processes.
Fragrance Oils
Even though essentials oils are our first choice, there are situations where we need to turn to fragrance oils. Fragrance is a chemical mixture that has a smell or odor. Why would we use fragrance oils? Some essential oils are not safe to use on the skin, some essential oils are not cost effective to use in soap (I use 16 oz of scent in a batch of soap!), and some scents don't have an essential oil (example: blueberry or cotton candy).
Safety
Whether we are using essential oils or fragrance oils, our number 1 concern is you, our customers, safety!
IFRA stands for The International Fragrance Association. IFRA developed standards to manage the safe use of fragrance. These standards ban, limit, or set criteria for the use of certain ingredients, based on scientific evidence and consumer insights. We strictly follow the guidelines set forth by IFRA to give you the confidence that you are using a product that is safe! That may mean discontinuing a favorite scent or changing the blend to keep up to date with IFRA standards.
We also have high standards for where we source our oils. Two companies that we use are Candle Science and Nurture Soaps. Both companies are 100% phthalate-free! Nurture Soaps is based in Huntington, IN. They are ethically sourced, cruelty-free, and vegan. Candle Science adheres to RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials) and also offers Candle Science Clean Scents which are free from carcinogens, toxins, and other hazardous chemicals.
Come Smell Our Soaps
Whether you just want a scent that makes you happy, one that comes from nature, or no scent at all, we have something for everyone. Come smell and find a good fit for you!
]]>The conditioner bar should work well for most hair types, but is specifically formulated for normal to dry hair. It's a very light conditioner with no residue or heavy feeling.
If you keep the bar dry between uses it should last 80+ washes!!! I have medium length hair, and it just took about 3 swipes of the bar to feel detangled and softened.
]]>We're working through the list of most popular scents, so our first two are Lavender Spearmint and Rosemary Tangerine.
The conditioner bar should work well for most hair types, but is specifically formulated for normal to dry hair. It's a very light conditioner with no residue or heavy feeling.
If you keep the bar dry between uses it should last 80+ washes!!! I have medium length hair, dry, wavy hair and it just took about 3 swipes of the bar to feel detangled and softened.
Our conditioner bars are sulfate-free and vegan. Our conditioner bars feature mango butter, cocoa butter, broccoli seed oil, marula oil, and jojoba. So much hair goodness!
Bars are super simple to use. Just swipe across your hair after you shampoo and rinse. Let it sit a minute and rinse out. If your hair is really dry, you could use it as a co-wash or leave-in conditioner.
If you're concerned about rubbing it across your hair, if you're taking a warm shower, the bar is at the perfect melting point to rub into your hands and then your hair.
These bars are a solid alternative to traditional liquid conditioners that come in plastic bottles. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider using a solid conditioner bar
1. Eco-Friendly
Solid conditioner bars are an eco-friendly alternative to traditional liquid conditioners that come in plastic bottles. Our conditioner bars come in a compostable wax envelope. Liquid conditioners require a lot of plastic for their packaging. The invisible environmental impact of liquid conditioners is that you’re paying for water, and transporting that water across the country.
2. Travel-Friendly
Solid conditioner bars are perfect for travelers as they are compact and lightweight, making them easy to pack. Unlike liquid conditioners that are subject to TSA regulations, solid conditioner bars are not subject to liquid restrictions, making them ideal for carry-on bags. And, you won’t have to worry about spills or leaks that can ruin your luggage.
3. Long-Lasting
Solid conditioner bars are highly concentrated, and a little goes a long way. They can last up to three times longer than liquid conditioners, making them a cost-effective alternative. Additionally, you can control the amount of conditioner you use, preventing wastage and saving you money. Our conditioner bars will last 80+ washes if kept out of running water.
4. Better for Your Hair
Solid conditioner bars are made with natural ingredients that are better for your hair. They are free of harsh chemicals and sulfates that can strip your hair of its natural oils, leaving it dry and damaged. Instead, they contain nourishing oils and butters that moisturize your hair and leave it soft, smooth, and shiny.
5. Versatile
Solid conditioner bars are versatile and can be used in different ways. You can use them as a leave-in conditioner, a co-wash, or a deep conditioning treatment. You can also use them as a body moisturizer in the shower.
Stop by the shop to give them a sniff. We'll have some samples available while supplies last.
]]>We have Smarty Pits!
Smarty Pits, one of our favorite deodorants has gone out of business as of the end of March 2023.
]]>We have formulated our own deodorant recipe to replace Smarty Pits and its now available here. Like Smarty Pits, our deodorant uses Magnesium Hydroxide. We also use Zinc Rincinoleate, which is an awesome stink busting ingredient derived from castor oil. Our deodorants are aluminum free, baking soda free, and phthalate free.
Give it a try, we think you'll love it!
We are completely sold out of Smarty Pits.
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We have Smarty Pits!
Smarty Pits, one of our favorite deodorants has gone out of business as of the end of March 2023.
We were able to buy some of their last remaining stock.
Check out our website to see what scents we still have available. Stock up on whichever scent you like. Each deodorant should be good for 18-24 months.
In the meantime, we're scouting out new deodorant brands to bring you something awesome.
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One thing is for sure. Moms love Soapy Gnome!
If you're looking for something beautiful and cozy for your momma, step-mom, grandma or wifey, we can help you find just the right thing.
]]>If you're looking for something beautiful and cozy for your momma, stepmom, grandma or wifey, we can help you find just the right thing.
This year, give the gift of relaxation with our special Mother's Day gift sets.
Our gift sets feature a variety of our luxurious soap products, packaged in a beautiful gift box or bag. From lavender-scented soaps to citrus-infused bath fizzies, there's something for every mom to enjoy. Plus, all of our products are made with natural ingredients and are free from harsh chemicals, so you can feel good about giving them to your loved ones.
Does your mom love long soaks in the bath to soak her troubles away? Then she would appreciate our Bath Salt Soaks in either Lavender or Eucalyptus Peppermint. The salts soften the water and leave her skin feeling delightful.
Just this month, we got in some beautiful Turkish Towels. We are now buying directly from the family-run workshops that make these gorgeous towels. Turkish cotton is the softest in the world. If you have a mom to buy for that loves to travel, the beach, or going to the gym, then she will really dig these towels.
Lavender Love Bundle $74.99
Garden Lovers Bundle $36.99
If you won't be able to see your mom in person this year, we have you covered. We can gift wrap and ship your gift for $10! Shipping deadline to guarantee by Mother's Day is May 6.
💜 And if you are a mom yourself, have a very special Mother's Day!
]]>Here are a few reasons we love bar soap:
Does it seem like a chore to use bar soap? We have the answers to that dilemma!
There are a zillion reasons that bar soap is superior to body wash.
Here are a few reasons we love bar soap:
Even with all of the great reasons to switch to bar soap, giving up the body wash and loofah can be a tough change.
We get that!
And we have just the solution.
Soap Nets!
Soap nets are a bag that you store your soap in while in the shower. Leave it in there for the life of the soap and it's even easier than body wash.
We like to hang our soap nets from the overhead shower rack, from the shower handles, or hang a suction cup hook in the shower to hold them.
When it's time to lather, grab the soap net and lather away. When you're done, hang it to dry for next time.
We had a lot of amazing entries this year and choosing the winners wasn't easy! Winning artists won a tote and a soap.
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From the bottom of my heart, Thank You.
The last ten years have been quite the ride. We're at a place that I never thought we'd be. When I started, I knew almost zero about business, building a brand, and I didn't even really know anyone in Goshen.
And now, I have an incredible team surrounding me, customers that are the NICEST people on the planet, and a store that brings joy to the whole community.
A Brief History of Soapy Gnome
I started making soap as a hobby. As the hobby grew out of control, my husband, Jeremy, suggested that we sell at the Farmer's Market.
On January 28, 2013, I registered the domain SoapyGnome.com which was the official beginning, as all great endeavors start with a name!
]]>The last ten years have been quite the ride. We're at a place that I never thought we'd be. When I started, I knew almost zero about business, building a brand, and I didn't even really know anyone in Goshen.
And now, I have an incredible team surrounding me, customers that are the NICEST people on the planet, and a store that brings joy to the whole community.
I started making soap as a hobby. As the hobby grew out of control, my husband, Jeremy, suggested that we sell at the Farmer's Market.
On January 28, 2013, I registered the domain SoapyGnome.com which was the official beginning, as all great endeavors start with a name!
Sometime in February or March of 2013 we started selling soap at the Goshen Farmer's Market. With the help of my hubby, Jeremy, my daughter, Eliana, and my mom, Rita, we started slinging soap at craft shows. Slowly, we started gathering a following.
As you can see below, our first soaps were UGLY. BUT, they have always felt great on your skin.
In the spring of 2014, we opened our very first shop. For a hot minute, we were in the basement of the NW corner of Washington and Main Street.
But, in just a few months, the space at 111 E. Lincoln (under Common Spirits) became available. I'm grateful for the tiny space that allowed me to see what retail was all about. At this point in time, I was making soap at home in my basement and we were only open a few days a week as I was trying to juggle everything myself.
After growing our business for two years in that space, we moved to Washington Street in 2016, which was an amazing light-filled space. In 2018, I moved the soap workshop out of my basement and to the shop. We could have stayed here forever, but we needed more room to make soap, so in 2021, we made the move to Main Street.
We survived Covid due to the loyalty of our customers and my teams ability to flex and bend! During that tough time, we learned how to make our website more stable, and we learned some ways to better connect with our customers.
Now, we have a whole production team that keeps our shelves stocked, and folks that help with sales and marketing. We truly enjoy working together.
There are many reasons I love this business that we've built together. I have several goals that this business allows me to achieve.
1. Curate practical, yet beautiful gifts and products for the whole family. I love that we can offer useful products that you'll be proud to gift. In many cases, we support other small, independent businesses.
2. Create fun jobs that let my team utilize their super powers.
3. Be an important part of the community. We love that we can participate in giving back to local non-profits that fit into our brand mission like supporting teachers, healthcare, immigration, and animals. We also love being a special place that y'all bring your family and friends when they come to visit.
Thank you to all of you that have shared your love of Soapy Gnome with others. We love it when you gift your favorite products to friends and family. We also love it when you bring your friends in to the shop as one of your favorite Goshen places. How long have you been a part of the Soapy Gnome community?
I'd like to acknowledge all of the people that helped me along the way, especially our current team: Stephanie, Sasha, Kendall, Acadia, Emily, Ashley, Alianna, Tara, Jaime, and Andrea Z.
I'm also grateful for all of the team members that came before whether they were with us long term or as a seasonal employee: Katie (our first employee!), Kristin, Carrie, Anthony, Jonathan, Leah, Jama, Sophie, Julie, Lindsey, Michelle, Bailey, Kaitlyn, Mel W., Mel H., Andrea H., Ebony, Serena, Montce, Hannah, Ramona, Jen, Jacie, Andrew, Chloe, Carina, and our interns Jacque and Maya.
And a super special thank you to my husband Jeremy and my daughter, Eliana, and mom, Rita, and Dad, Hank, that have helped support this business in a multitude of ways. Thank you to my son, Aidan that shared the basement with my soap workshop in the early days. And thank you to the family members that have helped along the way, especially Jason, John, Conner, and Kara.
We spent February celebrating our birthday in a big way. We had Froggy 102.7 out to help us celebrate with cake and tours, we hosted Super Sample Saturday which was our biggest event to date, we also sampled our foodie gifts, and opened the shop up to kid entrepreneurs.
Each month, we will be spotlighting a different local artist with our Scent-of-the-Month packages. So far, this has been tons of fun. You can subscribe to the Scent-of-the-Month boxes here or stop by the shop and buy them one-by-one.
We're also going to be running a Smile Maker promotion on Froggy 102.7. So have a listen and nominate someone to win a gift card!
Thank you Soapy Friends!
xoxo Jenny 💜
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This may be our favorite event of the year!
For $20.13 you'll get a limited edition Soapy Gnome reusable tote that you'll fill with samples of your choice for you to try, so you can get better acquainted with our products in your own home. (Value $50+). While supplies last, no rain checks.
Preorders are available to secure your spot. We will only have 100 totes available. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Bring your pals and make it a Galentine's (or Palentine's) Day celebration!
We'll also have the prize wheel going, spin the wheel and win a prize!
Sample bags can be shipped with our selection of samples. Bags requiring shipping will be shipped on Monday, February 13.
We will also have testers available for you to test products not included in the bags.
We’re bringing back Kid’s Shopping Day at Soapy Gnome. We will have crafty gifts that kids 14 and under can make as gifts for their grown-ups. Each project will be priced so that kids can spend their own money on them. Kids can make one of each project at the kid price. Additional projects will be charged the regular price.
]]>We’re bringing back Kid’s Shopping Day at Soapy Gnome. We will have crafty gifts that kids 14 and under can make as gifts for their grown-ups. Each project will be priced so that kids can spend their own money on them. Kids can make one of each project at the kid price. Additional projects will be charged the regular price.
We’ll have plenty of staff to help the kids do their shopping and pick out items within their budget. We can also help the grown-up helpers that come along find just the right gift.
To make the shopping experience even more personal, we have projects that kids can make to customize their gifts.
Design your own Soap Label
We provide a soap and all of the supplies to design and make a festive label for their soap.
Kid Price: $1.50 each
Additional Projects: $5.50
Make your own Essential Oil Roller
We’ll help kids pick out a scent and use the droppers to create an essential oil roller. We’ll also have labels that they can name and decorate their creation.
Kid Price $2.50
Additional Projects $10.00
Design a wooden ornament
We have a few designs to choose from. Kids will be provided with art supplies to make an ornament.
Kid Price: First ornament is free
Additional Projects $1.00
Design a gift bag and card: Free
]]>Tweens and teens love shopping at Soapy Gnome. We have inside scoop on what merchandise will bring smiles to their faces!
]]>Tweens and teens love shopping at Soapy Gnome. We have inside scoop on what merchandise will bring smiles to their faces!
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>Don't forget the pet parents in your life, when you're shopping. We have playful, unique gifts for them and their puppy pals and feline friends.
]]>Don't forget the pet parents in your life, when you're shopping. We have playful, unique gifts for them and their puppy pals and feline friends.
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>Stocking stuffers are like the icing on the cake; they add sweetness to celebration. We can help you find the ones what appeal to all ages!
Stocking stuffers are like the icing on the cake; they add sweetness to celebration. We can help you find the ones what appeal to all ages!
]]>Stocking stuffers are like the icing on the cake; they add sweetness to celebration. We can help you find the ones that appeal to all ages!
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>If someone dear to you is dealing with anxiety or grief, we have some suggestions of gifts to offer comfort and encourage calm and relaxation.
]]>If someone dear to you is dealing with anxiety or grief, we have some suggestions of gifts to offer comfort and encourage calm and relaxation.
Large variety Swan Creek Candles $19.99-$34.99, Solid Alpaca Socks $21.99, Indiana Ceramic Mugs, Large variety of Puzzles $14.99-$29.99
Octavia Tea $4.99-$18.99, Design Alpaca Socks $22.99, Soapy Gnome Body/Room Spray $9.99, Bath Melts & Fizzies $4.50, Eye Pillows $19.99
]]>Guys are generally more challenging to buy for. We are ready to help you assemble a great gift for your favorite fellow.
]]>Guys are generally more challenging to buy for. We are ready to help you assemble a great gift for your favorite fellow.
Alpaca Socks $21.99
Lazy One Boxers, Shorts & Pajamas
Beard Brushes & Combs
Beard Oil
Shaving Soap, Razors, Brushes, Blades
Leather Wallets & Dopp Kit Bags
Magnets
Copper Water Bottles
Goshen Brewing Company Soap
Gift Boxes
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>If you need a gift for a wee one you will be pleased to know we have considerably increased our inventory for babies. We are ready to help you spoil them!
]]>If you need a gift for a wee one you will be pleased to know we have considerably increased our inventory for babies. We are ready to help you spoil them!
Mary Meyer Stuffed Animals $14.99-$29.99, Itzy Ritzy Baby Toys, Teethers, Pacifiers & Blankets $8.99-$27.99, Bath Books $8.99
Soft Blocks $31.99, Watch me Grow Baby Grow Calendar $54.99, Wood Block Puzzles $11.99-39.99
Mama Siesta Products offer only 100% organic and Eco friendly materials that represents protection for your baby.
2 Pack Muslin Cloths $21.99, Mama Romper $34.99, Hygge Romper $39.99, Organic Muslin Swaddles $34.99, Bandana Bibs $11.99
We've captured a wide variety of baby gifts we carry but we have many more items to explore in the store. Along with baby gifts we have a large variety of children's gifts age 3+.
Look for our other blog: Gifts for Tweens and Teens!
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>If you want to show appreciation to a teacher, care giver, hair stylist or other important people in your life we can help you make it a beautiful day for all.
]]>If you want to show appreciation to a teacher, care giver, hair stylist or other important people in your life we can help you make it a beautiful day for all.
Friendsheep Sustainable Wool Goods are handmade with love by Nepali artisans in the Himalayan Valley of Kathmandu. Set of 4 Friendsheep Coasters $24.99 Friendsheep Trivet $19.99
East Street Arts Natural Flour Sack Towels. 100% cotton original screen-printed design.
Your purchase will help East Street Arts artisans earn money and help provide art-based employment.
Set of 4 Hearth and Harrow Organic Cotton Napkins $40.00. Proudly made in Rockport, Maine.
Set of 4 Greenbox Art Coasters $34.99. Made in San Diego, CA
Great Arrow Boxed Cards $19.99
Gravesco Pottery Tumbler $24.00
Friendsheep Pure Wool Dryer Balls Solid Color $5.75 & Design $6.25
Totally Bamboo Wooden Utensils $7.99 and up
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
]]>Our Affirmation line is a perfect way to confirm the unique worth of that special someone on your list.
What if we spoke to ourselves the way that we spoke to our friends and loved ones?
]]>Our Affirmation line is a perfect way to confirm the unique worth of that special someone on your list.
Soapy Gnome's Dandewilde Affirmation Candles $27.99. Available in 6 scents.
What if we spoke to ourselves the way that we spoke to our friends and loved ones?
Do you speak to your friends and family more kindly than you speak to yourself? Do you have a voice in your head that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, or brave enough?
Soapy Gnome's Dandewilde Affirmation Lip Balms $4.00. Available in 6 scents.
You are not alone!
Soapy Gnome's founder, Jenny discovered the power of affirmations while in counseling. Affirmations replace your inner condescending voice with one of support. Affirmations help you retrain your inner judgmental voice into one of support and love. The voice that you use with friends and loved ones becomes the one you hear when you speak to yourself.
Soapy Gnome's Dandewilde Affirmation Soaps & Window Cling $12.00
Choose the affirmation that you need to hear.
Affirmation Socks $14.99. Available in 6 designs to match the soaps and lib balms.
When you use the soap in your shower or bath, say the affirmation. Hang the window cling in your shower, your bathroom mirror, or any other smooth surface. When you see the affirmation, say it to yourself to remind yourself that you are worthy of kind words. Speak kindness into your life.
You're not alone in the journey to self-love.
We see hundreds of customers a year that are looking for a gift to lift a loved one to show them they are loved when they need to hear that the most. It is our great honor that you choose us to help you share that message. It's also become the "Why" of our business. We want everyone who comes through our door--or who is gifted one of our soaps--to feel loved and beautiful in their own skin.
These soaps will make a beautiful gift for yourself, a friend, your sister, or daughter.
All of these soaps are handcrafted by Soapy Gnome's Production team. They smell wonderful and the lather is ultra-luxurious.
4 oz
Includes window cling to hang in the shower or on a mirror.
Ingredients: coconut oil, rice bran oil, distilled water, sunflower oil, sodium hydroxide, avocado oil, cocoa butter, castor oil, lavender essential oil, fragrance, mica
Vegan, phthalate-free, palm-free
]]>We have new packaging for our soaps. The soaps are moving to a new full-color label that is playful, durable, and even more giftable than before.
The packaging complements the colors in the soap and is an eclectic mix of Scandinavian design and cottage prints.
We will still have your favorites, but we’ve changed the soap color designs, labels, and names. We’re not ready for a full release, but they are out-of-this-world CUTE!
These will be released October 15 for those of you that get an early start on Christmas shopping. Watch your inbox for a sneak peek!
Shameless plug: If you like to give a lot of one type of soap or Soapy Gnome product, contact us about placing a bulk order (36+ pieces) by November 1st.
Like most industries, we’ve experienced a big increase in the cost of our materials. The cost of making our products has increased a lot in the last 12 months. the biggest increase is in oils. While we try to absorb as many of the costs as possible, we will be raising the price of some of our products October 15.
The vibrant designs of The Owlery organic cotton tea towels and napkins definitely catch your attention as you browse through the kitchen section of Soapy Gnome. Benjamin Partridge is the founder, printmaker and surface pattern designer of The Owlery.
Ben lives and works in Sheffield which is located in the Yorkshire district of England. He has worked as a teacher in a Special Educational Needs School. Benjamin is currently completing his PhD in Psychology and also lecturing at the University of Sheffield all while he grows his business.
48-Page Lined Notebook
As you admire Ben’s designs it is easy to see his fascination with animals. He shares that the beauty of Yorkshire offers great inspiration. Not surprisingly, Partridge’s subject of choice is of the avian variety. He has work featuring the wren, blue jay and many other species of birds.
Ben takes pleasure in being able to share his print work across the world. Come in and enjoy his designs. They definitely add a colorful, pleasing view of nature’s creatures in our shop.
Find more information at: www.theowlery.co.uk
]]>If your business is looking for a great selling item to add to your merchandise line-up, soap could be a great thing to try!
Soap is an amazingly easy product to offer, sell, and ship. Since it’s a consumable and there is no sizing required, it makes a great gift to take home as a souvenir. But, they’ll use it once and hop back on your website for more!
]]>Sure, Soapy Gnome is known for using buttermilk in our soaps, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to change it up every once in a while. Why would we want to replace the buttermilk? It gives us the opportunity to work with other businesses using what they do best, in what we do best. Let us add a unique product to what you offer your customers.
If your business is looking for a great selling item to add to your merchandise line-up, soap could be a great thing to try!
Soap is an amazingly easy product to offer, sell, and ship. Since it’s a consumable and there is no sizing required, it makes a great gift to take home as a souvenir. But they’ll use it once and hop back on your website for more!
It’s a product that everyone is familiar with, but will be unique to your brand–a one-of-a-kind! It can also be used as a gift or business card promoting your brand and shows, events or as a client thank you.
There’s a good chance it could! Your product must be safe for skin, not react adversely with lye, add to the selling feature of the product, and fit within the general mission and values of Soapy Gnome, and of course be legal to sell.
We can make:
The process is easy! Give us a call and we can discuss the best scents and colors to compliment your product. Then drop off or send your product and I can take care of the rest. It is a win-win situation. I get to make more soap and your business gets a unique product that was handmade just for you.
A huge thank you to those that have reached out to us to make soap for their business. Working with other businesses has become one of my favorite parts of my job! We have the best collaborators to work with!
I would love to create something with your product!
Email me at jaime@soapygnome.com or call our store at (574)971-5294 and ask for Jaime.
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You'll find everything you need to get started with sustainability at Soapy Gnome. We offer a large variety of sustainable products for your home cleaning, body care, cooking, kitchen and more!
]]>You'll find everything you need to get started with sustainability at Soapy Gnome. We offer a large variety of sustainable products for your home cleaning, body care, cooking, kitchen and more!
The clean products we carry are biodegradable, compostable and made from recycled or upcycled materials.
We work hard to package our handcrafted body care products in recyclable material.
Foaming Soap Refill $19.99, Shampoo Soap $9.99, Conditioner Bar $9.99, Body Soap $8.00, Natural Sponges $2.99-$16.00, Shaving Soap $9.99, Shower Steamers $4.00-$14.99
Marley's Duster Brush Made from Upcycled Material $32, Swedish Towels are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable $6.99, Nature Bee Plant Friendly Alternative to Plastic Wrap $17.99-$19.99, Eco Clean Tabs makes 6 - 16oz Bottles $13.99 (sold individually for $3.99), Pure Wool Dryer Balls Set of 3 Loads 500+ $15.99 (sold individually for $3.99), Trendy Tripper Eco Sponge Cloths are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable $11.99.
First Upcycled Travel Mug Made from Recycled Cups $21.99, Handcrafted Solid Dish Soap $9.99, Marley's Mop Pads $18, Marley's Scrubbers $11.99, Marley's Unpaper Towels $15.99 and Cloth Wipes $17.99 all made from Upcycled Materials.
Mason Jar Attachments: Wide Mouth Pour Cap, Pour Spout, Flip Cap and Pump all $10.99.
Reusable Bags $2.99-$4.99, Reusable Lunch Bag Set- Each Bag Replaces up to 500 Single-Use Zipper Bags, Zero Waste Cards Made with Plantable Seed Paper $6.00
Odor-Free Kitchen Compost Collector $32.99.
If you would like to do an online order and want to add any of the items above to your order, just call the store at 574-971-5216 or email us at hello@soapygnome.com and we'd be happy to help put an order together for you.
It is always fun to introduce new soaps and to be able to offer all our Soapy Gnome customers the scents that they love. Did you know that we actually test over 75 different scents every year? Of course, not every scent that we test gets the Soapy Gnome stamp of approval. So how do we decide? Let me share our testing process.
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It is always fun to introduce new soaps and to be able to offer all our Soapy Gnome customers the scents that they love. Did you know that we actually test over 75 different scents every year? Of course, not every scent that we test gets the Soapy Gnome stamp of approval. So how do we decide? Let me share our testing process.
Picking Scents
It can be overwhelming the number of scents that we have to choose from! Companies offer hundreds of different fragrance oils. We also enjoy coming up with our own combinations of essential oils and fragrance oils. The possibilities are endless!
When choosing what to test, we take several things into consideration:
Testing Scents
After we have narrowed down the choices and ordered samples, it is time to test those samples. Testing is very important! Scents can smell completely different in the bottle than they do in soap. So, it is important to base our opinion on how the scent smells in the soap. Besides the smell, it is important to know if the scent causes any reactions in the soap like color change and how fast the soap traces (or forms into soap). If the soap traces too fast for me to get it into the mold, that results in some ugly soap (I may or may not be speaking from a few stressful experiences).
Making the Cut
After all the samples have been tested, we, as a staff, do a lot of smelling and narrowing down. We keep a running list of those scents that we like and performed well in soap. The ones that we like may appear as scent of the month, special holiday/seasonal soaps, or if we really like it, a new regular. The others? You can find those samples in the ugly soaps.
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