Wash… and be Clean!

A bit of history…

While attending Berea college with her husband, TJ Stevens, Miss Jenny discovered commercially manufactured soap would leave her skin dry, itchy, and flaky. What was she to do?

She recalled an elementary school teacher who had taught her pioneer skills in the fourth grade. One of the skills she was taught was old-fashioned lard and lye soapmaking.

TJ and Jenny both enjoy handmade goodies, as well as making handmade goods, so TJ suggested she try her hand at handmade soap. With a book purchased from Berea on the art of soapmaking and Miss Jenny’s need to find something better, she started making soap. The first three batches were a failure due to incorrect ingredients and equipment. The fourth batch was finally right. READ MORE>>