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Jan
24

What we do 56% of Days

Bogging for our business may be the hardest thing we do. It seems so simple. Write about what we’re doing and share it with the world. Except there comes a time when you think you’ve written about EVERYTHING! Today is one of those days.

As you probably already know, we are crazy about our dogs. Our business started because of one of our dogs Franklyn. If you ask Gayle’s mom to tell you one thing about Gayle, she would say “she loves dogs”. So today I’m going to tell you about a project Gayle started with one of our dogs Wrigley on February 24, 2009.

We started Glynne’s Soaps in October 2008. Wrigley came to be a part of our lives at the end of November that same year. In the beginning of 2009, Gayle was searching for ways to promote Glynne’s Soaps. Via Facebook and Twitter as well as a attending a ton of local events and meet and mingles. One thing she did was start a twitter account for Wrigley and they (Gayle and Wrigley) began to take daily mugshots of Wrigley.

We haven’t always been as good as we could have been at keeping up Wrigley’s twitter account. But the mugshots have been a constant. Today Gayle and Wrigley will take their 600^th mugshot! That’s 56% of the days since February 24, 2009.

Daily Mugshot

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Jan
19

Mugs for Jugs giveaway and coupon

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

As the Mugs for Jugs event at Front Street Brewery is fast approaching, the Glynne’s Soaps staff is gearing up for the event. Some may even say we’ve gone a little crazy!

Please plan to attend this great fundraiser for the New Hanover Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project which provides free mammograms and also support to people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

The event is this Saturday, January 21st at Front Street Brewery and promises to be a night full of fun with a photo booth, raffle, dunk tank and other great activities you don’t want to miss.

In anticipation of the fun, we are giving away one of our Second Base Balms. In order to win, all you have to do is leave a comment with a caption for the picture at the top of this post. The funniest caption wins! The winner will have to be able to pick up their prize at Front Street Brewery on Saturday OR at the tweetup (also at the Brewery the following Friday evening.)

Also, use the coupon code “MUGS4JUGS” to get 15% off any order placed on our website between now and Saturday night.

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Jan
17

Who we are when we’re not Glynne’s Soaps

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

Here at Glynne’s Soaps we tend to be active and involved people. We have a wide variety of interests that have oft been put on the back-burner in the past four years as we devote all our time and energy to growing Glynne’s Soaps.

Riding a Sea Turtle

As we started in to 2012, we were faced with a personal challenge (Gayle had some health issues that are quickly resolving) but it gave us a greater perspective on life and where we want to go. Make no mistake, we are still committed and working hard every day to build Glynne’s Soaps. We also are making 2012 the year we reintroduce at least some of the fun activities that we enjoyed prior to starting a business.

You can expect to find a smattering of references to these adventures here. However, if you really want to delve into who we are and what we’re doing, you can follow our personal blogs.

Gayle’s blog gayle.tabor.com is a place where Gayle shares about her passion for photography, her love of social media and all things electronic, as well as her (almost daily) inspiration posts.

Jenn has two blogs. The Science Nerd where she shares her kitchen experiments, her experiments in couponing, and her Research and Development adventures (for example, on New Year Eve she taught herself to crochet). Jenn’s second blog From Fat to Triathlete chronicles her journey to accomplish her life long dream of completing an IronMan Distance Triathlon.

This year expect to hear about our soapy escapades but also a variety of other adventures we have planned, from Zip-Lineing to canoeing.

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Jan
12

Winter Skin Care & a Birthday Coupon

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

Like it or not, it seems that winter weather is here. And with it comes dry, chapped skin. Sometimes it seems like no matter what we do, we still end up with dry hands and chapped lips. Well, fortunately, there are some things you can do to combat the dry cold weather and keep your skin soft and smooth all winter long.

Use oil based moisturizers. Many products on the market these days have water as their first ingredient. The higher the oil to water ratio is, the more moisturizing a lotion is. The oil creates a protective barrier on the skin. Glynne’s Soaps lotions are made entirely from skin softening oils such as shea butter and coconut oil. They contain no water and so they are more moisturizing than other creams and lotions.
Drink lots of water. Your skin can become dry due to dehydration, so don’t forget to drink lots of water and limit the amount of alcohol to stay hydrated.
Skip the blow dryer. If at all possible, let your hair dry naturally. Using a blow dryer just adds to the dryness of your skin by exposing it to the hot dry air.
Don’t forget your lips. Cold, dry weather and high winds can leave your lips dry and cracked. Using a natural lip balm will get them back to kissable form in no time. It’s important to remember to stay away from products that contain petroleum because it will make the chapping worse. A good rule of thumb to follow for not only your lip balm, but all your moisturizers is to only use things on your skin that contain ingredients safe enough to eat. Food grade oils and butters instead of petroleum and chemical based products are safer for your skin and will keep you feeling soft all winter. If possible, choose a lip balm with sunscreen. Even in the winter, the sun can be damaging.

The skin is your largest organ. It is important to keep it healthy and looking good. Following a few simple steps and making sure you use only the best all natural products is the best way to avoid dry winter skin.

Don’t forget that your dog’s skin can suffer ill effects from the winter weather also. Using an all natural soap for bathing will help. Try Glynne’s Soaps Roxy Dog and Cat soap. It’s made with neem oil, which is wonderful at relieving itchy skin. For the pads of their feet and their nose, you can get NoZes &ToZes, a natural balm containing lavender and tea tree essential oils for healing.

Birthday Coupon Alert!!!

The staff of Glynne’s Soaps would like to take this opportunity to wish Gayle a very Happy Birthday. Her birthday is today, and we are taking the day off to celebrate. Thank you Gayle for all the hard work you do to make Glynne’s Soaps the great company that it is. We couldn’t do it without you! – Jenn, Wrigley & Marshall

To celebrate the event, we are offering a coupon for 25% off any website order placed today. Just use the coupon code “Gayle’s 49″ to get your discount!

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Jan
10

4th Annual Mugs for Jugs Event

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

It’s that time of year again – time for Front Street Brewery’s Mugs for Jugs fundraiser. We’re proud to say that we have been sponsors every year, and this year is no different! Glynne’s Soaps will be providing some raffle prizes. We are donating our “Second Base Balm” – an all natural lavender scented lotion in the shape of breasts. This year means a little more to us because in December, Gayle, one of our owner,s had an irregularity in her mammogram. Fortunately, a second mammogram and an ultrasound determined there was no problem. However, there were many tense days around Glynne’s Soaps until we got the all clear.

The event will be held at Front Street Brewery on January 21st from 11:30 am until midnight. Commemorative 16oz. Mugs for Jugs Mugs and T-shirts will be sold for $9.99 each and your first fill of beer is included! The festivities also include a photobooth, reverse raffle, dunk tank with Brewmaster Kevin Kozak and assistant Brewer Christopher McGarvey, silent auction and more!

The net proceeds will go to benefit the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation’s Pink Ribbon Project.

Second Base Balm

Our scare made us realize just how important regular screening is and how important The Pink Ribbon Project is! This wonderful LOCAL organization provides Comfort Bags to women recently diagnosed with Breast Cancer and they provide FREE mammograms to local women who qualify for their program.

Please plan to join us at Front Street Brewery on January 21st. It’s a great event for an even greater cause!

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Jan
05

Where We Have Gone

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

Over Christmas vacation, Gayle’s mom asked us an interesting question. She wanted to know just how many different states we had shipped product to. We couldn’t even begin to guess, so when we returned from our Christmas holiday, we searched through all our orders to count all the places that our all natural soap had been sent.

The verdict – 26! We have sent Glynne’s Soaps to over half of the states in the USA. We were pretty excited about that. Of course, this only counts the states we have shipped product to, it does not include people who have purchased products at festivals and shipped it themselves, or people from other states who bought our product in stores or at a festival and returned home with it. I know we have had at least 2 people buy products and ship them overseas.

It was fun to figure out exactly where our soap has gone. Hopefully we can add to that list in 2012.

Glynne's Soaps Ship To Locations

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Jan
03

Where We are Going

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

A new year always brings with it so much promise and excitement. And here in the Glynne’s Soaps offices, things are no different. We are looking forward to growing bigger and better in 2012. To that end, here are some things you can look forward to seeing from us as the year progresses.

Products

There always seems to be an increasing list of products that we are interested in creating. Either things we have come up with, or things that customers have suggested to us. Sometimes the list seems overwhelming. But we have a few things that are on the “short list” for 2012 that we are very excited about.

Shaving soap – This has been on the list for too long, so look for it to become a reality this year. The shaving soap, along with a brush and cup will be available in time for Father’s Day.
Soap made with hemp oil – The benefits of hemp oil are extensive due to it’s ratio of omega -3 to omega-6 fatty acids which matches the balance needed by the body. Look for soaps containing this beneficial oil in the near future.
Cotton washcloths – We think hand crocheted cotton washcloths will make a perfect addition to our line of products. They will be rolling out soon as well.

Festivals

A major part of our business, farmer’s markets and festivals are also great fun and give us a chance to meet our customers face to face. We plan on continuing to be involved with the Pleasure Island Farmer’s Market and the Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market, along with other festivals throughout the year. You can always check our blog, or our Facebook page to keep up to date with where we will be.

Locations

We are consistently looking for new wholesale venues to sell our soap. In 2012, the search will expand outside of our local area.

Staff

While there are currently no plans to add another staff member, you never know what the future might bring. But for now, Wrigley and Marshall are about all the staff we can handle.

We hope that you will continue to share the ride with us as we grow throughout 2012. We couldn’t do it without you.

The Glynne's Soaps Staff

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Dec
31

Where We Have Been

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

2011 was a great year for Glynne’s Soaps. We have grown and expanded in almost every area.

New Products

Our product line is always growing. Some new things that were developed in 2011 include:

Glynne's Soaps NoZes & ToZes Paw Balm

Glynne's Soaps Llama Loofah

Llama Loofahs

Simply Olive Oil soaps

Flip Flop Balm – for flip flop friendly feet, these are a hit during the summer
Rescue Lip Balm – a carob flavored lip balm that gives back, proceeds go to dalmatian rescue
NoZes & ToZes - balm for your canine friend’s dry nose and feet
Breath Spray for Dogs – an effective all natural spray for your dog’s breath, reduces tartar as well

New Festivals

Gayle & Marshall at Riverfest

In addition to the Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market, Pleasure Island Fresh Market and other festivals, in 2011 we also participated in the Leland Farmer’s Market, Azalea Festival, Riverfest, Wilma’s Holiday Expo and a larger number of fairs and festivals. Look for this to increase again in 2012.

New Locations

Glynne’s Soaps also expanded our number of wholesale locations to include places like The Veggie Wagon, Carolina Farmin‘, Artful Living Group and more. We also were accepted to be a part of Abe’s Market, an all natural online marketplace. You can see a full list of our locations in the sidebar to the right.

New Staff

How Can I Help You?

In March of 2011, we added a new employee. Marshall joined us from Kentucky to become the Assistant Sales Manager. If you visited us at a farmer’s market, you might have had the privilege of meeting either him or Wrigley. Getting out and meeting

Thank You For Visiting Glynne's Soaps

our customers is one of their favorite activities.

Thank you all for participating with us in our journey. We are looking forward to the new things that 2012 has in store for us. Stay tuned for our next post “Where We Are Going” to get the inside scoop on some things that are coming in the new year.

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Dec
12

Christmas Traditions

by Glynne's Soaps Staff

One of the best things about Christmas is the traditions that surround the season. You know, those things you do every December no matter what, the things you look forward to each fall. Christmas wouldn’t be the same without them.

And it doesn’t matter what they are, they can be grandiose – involving many other people, or small and intimate with just you and that special someone. They can be silly or serious or both.

One of Jenn’s favorite Christmas traditions is listening to Handel’s Messiah. We try to always find a choral group that is performing this piece, but if not, it’s frequently playing on the iPod throughout the season.

Gayle’s favorite Christmas tradition involves a sheet of green Snoopy wrapping paper. When she was young ( about 7) her mom splurged on some Snoopy wrapping paper to wrap one of Gayle’s gifts. Because it was so out of character and such a splurge, the paper was very carefully removed from the gift and saved to use the next year. Well, there has been a present wrapped in that Snoopy paper every year for the past 40+ years. The paper is threadbare, but it is treated with great care and even if it only wraps a pair of socks, it’s under the tree.

How about you? Do you have a favorite Christmas tradition? Share it with us in the comment section and on December 15th we will pick one tradition at random and that person will win a coupon for $10 off a $25 purchase on our website.

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Winter Skin Care & a Birthday Coupon

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4th Annual Mugs for Jugs Event

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