In the spirit of manifesting all things spring, we have released our new Nitty Gritty Hand Soap just in time for the upcoming outdoor projects. Thank goodness most of the snow and ice have melted here on the farm. Yesterday, as I sat with The Bean while she rested from the flu, I sat with my new Gardening Notebook. I have a notebook for everything: soaps, soap business ideas, menus, home ideas, and now gardening. My To-Do List Notebook has been placed on the back burner while The Bean is sick.
She still wants her mom when she doesn't feel well, and I eat that up. I will drop everything to ensure my baby is well taken care of and feels safe. This flu has been frightening. I have not been this worried about The Bean since she was tiny. With Flu A, she has respiratory symptoms. With respiratory symptoms, her asthma, which has been easy to control for the last several years, is aggravated. She had a rather severe asthma attack yesterday afternoon, and it was frightening. I can't imagine what it must feel like to have your airways swollen and feel like you can't get enough air. Her emergency inhaler got her symptoms under control and opened her airways, but it left us both frightened and a bit clingy.
As she lay with her head on my lap, sleeping. I planned my garden—a gardener I am not, dear reader. However, I have decided that this year, I will tackle our landscaping and begin making progress in developing an herb and vegetable garden. Much to my surprise and delight, Facebook Marketplace has a nice selection of plants for sale. I had no idea people sold plants on Facebook. While I watched over The Bean, I scrolled, looking at all the plant options for sale. It was inspiring.
If you are a gardener or love to get your hands dirty, our new Nitty Gritty Hand Soap was created with you in mind. I have taken our original moisturizing goat's milk soap recipe and added pumice, walnut shells, and chai seeds to create an extra textured soap that is great for removing tough dirt and grime. I also added Tussah silk fibers and aloe vera juice to give it an extra boost of moisturizing qualities. This soap is a hard-working soap, but it leaves your skin feeling soft and pampered.
The icing on the cake is the scent. In my opinion, this soap smells divine. I blended lemon, rosemary, and vanilla essential oils to create the freshest, most delightful scent. I love this scent blend so much that I plan to make a matching body bar and moisturizer. The only drawback is the vanilla turned my beautifully colored sunshiny yellow soap a dark brown. Discoloration is the main drawback to using vanilla scents. However, there are a few things I can try to remedy this. I hope you love the soap and scent as much as I do.
If you are a gardener or have a job or hobby that gets your hands dirty, I encourage you to try our new Nitty Gritty Hand Soap. It would also make a lovely spring gift or an addition to an Easter basket. Pair it with pretty garden gloves and a few new gardening tools, and you will surely make someone smile. I have also been using this soap for my at-home pedicures. The textured soap feels wonderful on tired feet.
On this grey, overcast day, stay safe, be smart, and please wash your hands as the flu virus continues to spread. Flu A is no joke; be safe.
Wonderful addition to your fine collection of products, Strongly believe this fine high-end product will/would help a ton of people with working hands. Keep up the great work. Prayers for your family 😇 forever grateful
In my opinion, this soap sounds great for mechanics and young children!!