Today I made my first post in the forum.  I've been lurking for some time, and wanting to post, but never quite got up the courage.  Well, today I did! and I'm glad I got round to it.  People have made me feel so welcome and have made some really kind comments about my packaging. THANKS!

My little company is munchie and millie - munchie is my little boy, he's 1 and is called Noah; and Millie is my cat! (My husband doesn't get a mention.)  Until recently I had an incredibly stressful job with very long hours and lots of time spent away from home.  I decided against going back at the end of my maternity leave, but really need a project - something of my own to challenge me and that I can get excited about - hence munchie and millie.

I've started selling soap (which to my shame I buy in), and candles, tea light holders, incense sticks etc., mostly on market stalls.  I would love to sell my own handmade soap, and have been experimenting with soap making, but so far I'm not good enough to produce something that I would buy, so haven't taken it the next step of certification yet.  Quite overwhelmed by the legislation surrounding soap production, but hey, I was looking for a challenge...

Andrea

So that's me

Back to front, upside down, sideways, we don't care, welcome!

It is lovely to get so much info about you right at the start ( saves us having to torture it out of you ). Hey, no shame in buying in lovely handmade soapies ( lots of good ones on here, ahem ). Take your time with your own soaps, learn as much as you can about all the different properties of oils, EOs etc etc, experiment lots, get hooked for good, and above all, enjoy making and using! Assessments are not scary any longer when you are confident about making your products, and that comes with lots of practice. Everybody on here is always willing to help with any questions you have.

Hi Andrea! Welcome to the forum!
I love the name of your business, it sounds really fun.   Do you make the candes and things that you sell? You'll love soaping I'm sure, it's fantastic, really addictive too!  

 :buttrf:

Hi Andrea

Thanks for that - we're such a nosey lot aren't we?  Glad we haven't scared you off though  

You'll no doubt notice that we get more than a bit carried away sometimes, but it's all harmless fun.  Serious questions do get answered so don't be scared to ask - if it wasn't for this lot I'd never have had a go at soap (and now I'm addicted).  As for the legislation - it does take time to understand but just keep reading & reading, and asking questions.  You'll probably find answers to most questions on here somewhere.

Anyhow, have fun here, and we look forward to welcoming you as a fellow addict  
(dreaming about soap is usually the first sign)

Hi Andrea
Good for you, breaking out from the rat race!
I'm sure if you spend some time around here with us nutters mad scientists erm soapers etc you wil very soon be trying to make your own.
It is addictive, be warned! We all started with "one little batch won't hurt me" but look at us now  :mwaha:
Enjoy it, jump right in, no question is too silly for us 

Sounds like you have made very positive steps towards your new career. There is so much information here and boodles of help for newbie soapers.

Hi M&M (love that name  :mwaha:)

It is lovely to have you here.  I am sure that if you mingle with this lot for long enough, you'll take the plunge into the soap sea (well, at least dip your toes in  ).  Everyone here has something to offer and are geat fun (if you fancy a giggle in the non-cosmoholic board) - I am sure you will be showing orf your own soapies very soon M&M  

Thanks for introducing yourself, it really is lovely to get to know a little bit about other members (because them lot are sooo nosy  :mwaha:)

Welcome Andrea!!   :buttrf:

Welcome Andrea

(think I prefer M&M but what about you?).

Hi! Love the name! Off to see this packaging now...

Hello and welcome!  :buttrf: What a gorgeous name! No shame in selling soap you've not made, I don't make soap either and am having some made by one of the ladies here. If it is what you are interested in though ther is loads of help and support here so you are at the right place  I look forward to getting to know you.

a big hello from me !

 :mwaha: :mwaha: :mwaha: i love the name !!!

the girls are fab on here and they always help out whenever they can !

Hi ,good for you breaking free (you wont look back)! I think its great when people have the courage to set up for themselves, good luck with it all! I too am fascinated by the thought of your packaging, gotta go and look.......

Hi & good luck in your new carer. I to recently gave up my job as a childminder after 26years & I am so glad I did.
This lot are so supportive & helpful.
Kim

Hiya, welcome to the forum, you'll have loads and loads of fun on here!

xx