I began my soap business in the fall of 2008 as a way to generate income from home when I had my son. It was a fairly inexpensive business to start. My husband being supportive and a handy sort of guy made my molds for me out of scrap wood we had in the barn. And so began Southern Pine Soaps. It has been an interesting journey that is still in progress.
I have yet to run into anyone who makes cold process soap in my area of the state, if there are any of you close please contact me. I would love to here from you. However, nationwide there are many, many soapers and the hand made soap business is very competitive.
My first festival was in Lake Park, GA at the Alapahoochee Antique Tractor Show. Interest was slow at first, but I did alright by the end of the weekend. I have gone back to this festival every year and it has gotten better each time.
Since then a retail store in Quitman, GA has carried my soap; JEM's Unique Boutique and a gallery in Boston, GA; Cat's Eye Studio. I will be attending the Hahira Honey Bee Festival in Hahira, GA on October 8th and 9th, 2010, so be sure and stop by if you're in the area.
Without the help of my friends and family this endeavor would not have happended and I appreciate all the support you have shown. If you have not checked out the progress of Southern Pine Soaps and the products we have to offer I encourage you to do so and see what you have helped make possible.
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