Month: March 2026

The Purpose Behind Our Soap Business: A Community Connection

The Purpose Behind Our Soap Business: A Community Connection

The Meet the Maker challenge highlights that the business is primarily for the owners, providing routine and financial support in retirement. It also serves loyal customers, fostering community connections reminiscent of past local businesses. Ultimately, the venture gives the owners purpose while engaging with the community and generating revenue.

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: Tips for Life

Finding Peace Amidst Chaos: Tips for Life

The author reflects on the unpredictability of life as artists and small business owners, noting changes in art fair applications and societal issues. They discuss feelings of unrest due to global conflicts, economic struggles, and personal stress. To cope, they suggest reducing outside influences, engaging in hobbies, connecting with friends, and seeking comfort through faith and music.

Lose Yourself in Cooking and Art: A Personal Journey

Lose Yourself in Cooking and Art: A Personal Journey

The author finds joy in two main activities: cooking and canning, which ignite their creativity and provide satisfaction to their family, and painting silk, which allows for a deep, immersive artistic expression. After years of suppression, this creative outlet has become an addictive part of their life.

How to Stay Organized: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs

How to Stay Organized: A Guide for Busy Entrepreneurs

Images in Bloom Studio LLC has operated for 16 years, acknowledging the challenges of maintaining organization amidst various demands of life. The owner shares strategies for balance, including using planners, regular assessments, and scheduled downtime to enhance productivity and creativity. Emphasizing a proactive approach, these tools help reduce stress and ensure focus.

Exploring Our Latest Creations: Soaps and Scarves

Exploring Our Latest Creations: Soaps and Scarves

The March Meet the Maker challenge today showcases current projects. Steve has finished a “Spa Series” of exotic scented soaps featuring clay for detoxification and a silky texture. Meanwhile, I have crafted two scarves in a peacock pattern and created an additional koi pond scarf.

Natural Headache Relief with Peppermint

Natural Headache Relief with Peppermint

Research has pointed us to one of the best natural things to help with relieving headaches using aroma therapy. That wonderful ingredient is peppermint. Lets look at peppermint and find out what the internet indicates peppermint is used for. Keep in mind the information speaks 

Why We Make: The Passion Behind Our Craft

Why We Make: The Passion Behind Our Craft

Today’s March Meet the Maker Challenge question is Why do you make? Our initial response to that questions was we created the business to create revenue streams when we were between jobs. If you have followed us for any length of time you will know