So Simply Stephanie

Wow, life has been busy.  In the Fall of 2022, I found out I was pregnant! At the time, our other kids were 15, 12, and 9. Our little one (another boy!) was born in July 2023. Things have been a blur since then. From March of 2021 to March of 2025, I ran my tiny business called Stephanie' Soapery. I participated in 4 craft fairs, which I enjoyed more than I expected. For my soap & skincare biz, I made bar soap, shave cream, lotion, bath bombs, sugar scrub, lip balm, and more. It was a lot of fun, but due to the rising cost of raw materials and a lack of free time, I closed my business after 4 years. My current crafty interests... I still make bar soap and just tried my hand at a dish soap bar. If you want to try making soap yourself, here are some great YouTube channels for learning: Elly's Everyday Soap Making and Ellen Ruth Soap . Last month I started making soy candles for myself & friends. I've been crocheting these fun potholders for gifts: Classic Magic Potho...

I typed this up over 2 years ago... I'll go ahead and post it (and then do another updated post for 2026). For the last 4 years I've been busy with other endeavors. I forgot about my little blog.  But I figured why not update it now? My friend Tanya closed her Etsy shop in 2019 (I think), so I stopped selling zipper pouches, knit items, and more. My husband and I bought a house and I stayed busy homeschooling my kiddos. I started dabbling in soapmaking.  Then in March of 2021, I opened my own business! It's called Stephanie's Soapery. I mostly sell online, but started selling at craft fairs last fall. That was more fun than I expected. I had hoped to participate in at least 3 craft fairs this fall, but had a baby in July. That sure does change things! I made lots of my handcrafted skincare (lotion, sugar scrub, shave cream, foot care, etc) and soap before the baby was born. I'm taking a break from making anything new, but I still have lots of great products on my we...