Here's the truth.

I didn’t set out to build a soapmaking community.

It actually started with goats.

We brought home a small herd of dairy goats, and in the process, I tried a bar of goat milk soap for the first time.

I remember thinking, this is different. It felt creamy, gentle, nourishing... not like anything I’d used before. I fell in love with the product almost instantly.

And then I thought… I want to make this myself!

What started as curiosity quickly became something special. As my homeschooled kids were growing up and beginning to graduate and move into their next chapters, I found myself in a new season too.

Soapmaking became something that was just FOR ME.

My creative outlet. My challenge. My thing

I started making more. Then I started selling at craft shows. Then online. And before long, people began asking if I could teach them how to make goat milk soap too.

The problem? Most of the information out there felt overwhelming and confusing. Conflicting advice. Complicated explanations. Way too much guesswork.

People didn’t need more noise. They needed a simple, clear way to do this.

And our monthly soapmaking group, Sassy Soapers, was born!

It was a place where people could confidently learn, ask questions, try new techniques, and grow their skills month after month.

Over time, it’s become so much more than just a soapmaking membership.

It’s a community.

In a world where connection feels harder to find, this is a space filled with people who genuinely get it. They understand the excitement of a perfect swirl, the frustration of a batch gone wrong, and the pride of cutting into something beautiful you made with your own hands.

I’m deeply honored to be part of so many soapmakers’ journeys!

And, whether you’re just getting started, looking for steady guidance, or dreaming about selling your soap someday — I’d love for you to join us in whatever phase you’re in!

A great first step in seeing what we are all about is joining us for our next online Soapmaking Week! We'd love to see you there.