When you pick up a bar of handmade soap at a market or order one online, it might look like “just soap.” But the price tag isn’t only about oils and lye. What you’re really paying for is a whole process — one that takes time, care, creativity, and a lot of behind-the-scenes work to bring that bar into your hands.

This weekend was a perfect balance of creativity, productivity, and cherished moments with one of my favorite tiny humans. The house is still carrying the lingering scents of warm spices, citrus, and floral notes—a true testament to the busy hands and full heart that shaped these past two days.