How do two pet goats become a business? Turns out, by accident. Hughson resident Bethany Riner never thought the couple of goats she bought as pets when she first moved out of her parents’ home would ...

What started as a hobby 21 years ago has become a thriving business for Kris Laszlo. “I made soap for Christmas gifts one year and it became my obsession,” Laszlo said. “I didn’t really like my job. I ...

MANISTEE — A casual conversation with a bank customer 26 years ago sparked Kim Cogle’s journey into soapmaking and eventually led to the creation of Great Lakes Soap Works. “I was working at a bank ...

Have you ever picked up a bar of store-bought soap, read the ingredients, and wondered what half of them even are? If you’re trying to avoid synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or harsh detergents—or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soap-making has a rich history and is a blend of art and science. While traditional soap recipes call for ingredients like oils ...

POTTSVILLE — Lucas Baker was looking for a way to express his creativity when he started dabbling in homemade soap. “I’m an artist,” said Baker, 23, about his newest creations that went on sale Jan.

One of the chief advantages of candles and soap from the standpoint of the manufacturer is that they can't be used without being used up. This means lots of repeat business if you are a soap and ...

GRAND FORKS — Plant-based soap maker Buff City Soap will soon open a pair of locations in North Dakota. Julie Varilek, the company’s district manager for North and South Dakota, said that a store will ...