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Deep Work - Aiming for Flow

Deep Work - Aiming for Flow

Something I have been getting into lately is the concept of deep work. Shutting out all distractions for a couple of hours and just concentrating i...

A different kind of newsletter

We know you're busy, so we only email once a fortnight. And we only share stuff that we think is worth your time. The simple things, done well. ...

The benefits of lavender

The wonderful scent is just the tip of the iceberg. Get out there and smell the lavender, you’ll feel instantly better for it!

Random Acts of Kindness

Yesterday, I paid the toll on the motorway for the person behind me. I didn't know them of course, but I hope it made them smile. It certainly m...

Encouraging those green fingers

I have always had a thing about growing succulents and cacti. They're a bit like pets that don’t talk back - unlike Daisy, our fun-loving red and w...

Holidays with Lotus Belle

We like to think it’s a cross between a piece of art, a Mongolian yurt and a chaotic party. Not too far from everyday reality of two toddlers to be...

Feeding the soul

So you've found a great price for a last minute trip to the sunshine. You have most of your holiday days left and, let's face it, there are countle...

Paddy's Day, in a nutshell

Trish shares some of the history behind her namesake St. Patrick. Also known as Paddy's Day but (and this is important) never Patty's Day. Here's a...

Brew your own tea

The next time you’re out camping or just walking in the wilds, pick up some of those fragrant leaves and flowers and make your own mix. With Spring...

Yoga in a sauna (sort of...)

When I'm not on the road, I normally get to the gym twice a week - as much for my head health as my heart. So, when I am on the road I need to find...

A thing called Love

Valentine's Day can get out of hand, so we thought we'd dial it back a bit and focus on the love. After all, love inspired some of our favourite ar...

Welcome to our little world

Allow us to introduce ourselves. Here at The Handmade Soap Company, our mission in life is simple. To bring pure, heartfelt joy to your everyday, s...

Meaths Most Haunted

Welcome to Meath. The county that has more myths and legends per square inch than any other county in Ireland and home to our very own ‘The Handmad...