Greetings from America's Heartland! You may have noticed it is quiet around here. That is because we are busy working behind the scenes to relaunch a new website for the soap division of our farm operations. On October 15th we plan to move Bright Hope Soap Works to a domain of its own. There is excitement in the air. We are coming back with a clearer vision and mission. While the new site has loads of great bath and body products, there is so much more than soap. Expect great ... continue reading...
Insomnia: Causes and Treatment
History and Background: It was 2:40 a.m. The rest of the world slept. Not me. I tossed and turned. Insomnia does not visit me often. However, tonight, today, this morning was different. The causes of my insomnia are far different from the normal causes. Thankfully, the remedy is easy. I thought I would share my tips to reduce insomnia to help you all out. First Contributing Factor It all started at 2:30 a.m. I was in and out of consciousness, fitfully tossing and turning. The culprit? ... continue reading...
Teenage Farmers Contribute at Bright Hope Soap Works
Teenage farmers can contribute to life and their community. But, it starts at birth. Many parents dread the teen years. Not me. Because, I have teenage farmers. These young people show case their skills and finesse their work ethic by being in charge of our entire milk operation. We now have 29 goats and one milk cow. From day one, my children were taught they were valuable. They make a difference. And, they can contribute to our family life as well as the ... continue reading...
Inspiration Behind Bright Hope Soaps
The inspiration behind Bright Hope Soaps is a triumph-over-trials story. I started making soap in 2005 when I was yet a victim of domestic violence. Making a quality product that kept customers coming back for more gave me much-needed confidence to take steps toward freedom. The Metaphor After a season of recovery, I returned to soap-making to discover a meaningful metaphor. There is a triumph-over-trials story in the very process of soap-making itself. Crafting soap requires the use of ... continue reading...
Sassy Lassy: The Legacy and Inspiration
Sassy Lassy: The Legacy and Inspiration Soap making combines science and art. Tucked within the soap making process is a powerful metaphor for those suffering from hardships. Metaphor Explained Soap makers use lye, a caustic substance. They combine it with luxury oils. The result is like a metamorphosis, a gentle spa quality soap. Trials we face in life are a lot like lye. They are caustic. However, those trials combined with the oils of God's mercy and grace produce a similar ... continue reading...
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