February 24, 2019
True soap, as defined by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is regulated by the Consumer Product...
February 01, 2019
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Rosehips. These little red rubies are harvested from the Rosa Californica (California Rose) bush in the...
January 06, 2019
I don’t know about you, but the cold weather is leaving me feeling a little dehydrated. It doesn’t help to have...
December 03, 2018
If you’re like me, you yearn for bright, sunny mornings, long days, and warm temperatures. Especially if you live in northern latitudes...
November 01, 2018
I’m a mountain girl at heart, always have been. Don’t get me wrong, I totally dig the beach and can spend a day playing in the waves. But when...
October 02, 2018
How does being in nature make you feel? When you walk in the forest, what impact does the smell of the trees, the clean air, the feel of the spongy earth...
September 06, 2018
We’ve all heard everyday remedies to relieve dry, parched skin: drink more water, avoid detergents, use natural products...
August 26, 2018
One of the most frequent questions I am asked is "What base do you use for your soap?" First, what is a soap base...
July 29, 2018
We are beyond thrilled to announce that we are coming to Tender Loving Empire this summer! It's so exciting to partner with this dream boutique...
July 02, 2018
The diverse landscapes of Washington, Oregon and California provide an excellent array...
May 19, 2018
Sandal season is almost here. It’s time to get those feet ready for open-toe shoes. Here I'm sharing the Mountain Girl way to baby-soft feet.
April 14, 2018
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Why did I switch from body lotion to body oil? What is lotion anyway? Lotion is an emulsion of oil and water...
March 15, 2018
Welcome to the new Mountain Girl Soap! You may have noticed that things in these parts have changed. We are more than a...
February 18, 2018
The Forest of Giants in the Olympic National Park is home to some of the world’s largest trees. These gargantuan trees are
February 04, 2018
If your footwear of choice is a pair of rubber boots, you never use an umbrella when it rains, have a cup of...
January 21, 2018
What does clean smell like? Over the years people have been conditioned to believe that clean has a smell...
January 07, 2018
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The iconic Douglas-Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is a symbol of the Pacific Northwest. Have you heard the story of the legend of it's cones?
December 24, 2017
Music has a way of permeating a room. It has the power to influence, set the mood, and make you feel alive. Music is therapy...
December 10, 2017
As life becomes increasingly complicated I’ve come to appreciate the value of silence. It can be relatively easy to find...
November 26, 2017
Northwesterns have an infatuation with Hawai’i. This small but obvious observation has often left me mystified...
