This weekend’s giveaway is from Christelle, owner of Moon Root Soaps and Candles. I asked Christelle to share a bit about herself and her business with all of you.
I make organic, handmade soap in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. I started my soap business 4 years ago. Crafting has always been in my nature, as I grew up at Arts and Craft
Shows where my mom sold her pressed flower art. I LOVE creating. I just love selling my soap at natural food stores in town and at the local Farmers Market.
I use the highest quality ingredients (90% organic!), and scent only using 100% pure essential oils. It is important to me to use ingredients that are good for our bodies, and good for our planet. There’s a lot of handmade soap out there, and I try to make my soaps as unique as possible. I dry my own herbs from my garden and add them to some of my herbal soaps. I try to have interesting flavors- like my Carrot Cake Soap, Orange Cocoa Swirl, and Lime & Sea Salt. For my Carrot Cake Soap, I juice organic carrots myself, which gives the soap a vibrant orange color. Other favorites are Pacific Northwest, Lavender Rosemary, and Oatmeal Sage. I also make wonderfully moisturizing body butters.
I’ve recently started making liquid soap and 100% soy wax candles, which I also scent with essential oils. I use organic spices and plants to dye the candles vibrant and beautiful colors. I use turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, alkanet root, and spirulina to dye my candles. I strive to live simply, and love homesteading. My partner and I are searching for land so we can set up our own little farm, where we hope to live off the land. As for my interests, I’m constantly cooking, gardening, playing with wool (spinning, dying, knitting), making soap, hanging out with my chickens, brewing beer, hiking with my dog, or painting. Thanks for reading! You can also follow Moon Root on Facebook!
For today’s giveaway, Christelle is offering one winner a gift package containing a soy candle, two bars of soap, and a large body butter. The winner can choose which variety of each that they receive. In addition, all orders receive a 10% discount. Enter the code “SMALLTHINGS” at checkout.
For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments are closed and the winner is Janet R. “Ooooooh, these soaps and candles sound delicious… er, I mean, SO fragrant! And pampering, that body butter… Thanks for the generous giveaway! I’d love to win!”
Thank you, Moon Root Soaps and Candles!
Loralee says
What a lovely collection of products!
Traci says
Do you make anything unscented? Even essential oils can be overpowering and can make me all stuffed up.
rachel says
Carrot cake…such an unusual scent!
Cathy says
I would so looooovvvvveeee this gift give away!
Siné says
What a wonderful giveaway!
Erika says
What beautiful soaps! I imagine they smell amazing!
Lisa G says
What amazing products!
Susan says
I like the photo of the owner selling her soaps and lotions–very pretty. I would like to try her soaps!
Tyna says
Oooooh! The tangerine grapefruit sounds yummy!
Joy says
The tangerine grapefruit soap sounds wonderful!
Debbie T says
I would love to smell the lavender/rosemary.
Gayle D. says
These soaps sound like heaven!!!
Morgan says
The soap sounds great. Thanks
Marie-Josée says
I have been wanting to make soy candles recently, when I discovered I was breathing chemicals when burning regular candles that I love to use, and use all the time! I love natural products, and the fact that some people out there go after their dreams, and manage to make a living while being creative. I would really appreciate to try those earthy products, it would be perfect for a spa experience… at home! : )
Jackie says
These look incredible — can’t wait to try her stuff out.
Courtney says
Love the sound of her soaps, and love the name Moon Root! Thanks for sharing 🙂
connie says
hi ginny…….what a wonderful giveaway. thanks for the opporunity!
Priscilla says
Thanks!
Debra J says
I really like that the soaps and candles are eco friendly and organic. Thanks for having such a great giveaway.
Christine says
Love the packaging!
Julie says
These look amazing! Would love to try them!
Carolyn says
I have been trying to make our home more eco friendly and organic. This would help greatly!! I love that they are handmade and 90% organic. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jessica says
I would love to win! Thank you so much for the opportunity! I love organic bath and body products and have been wanting to make my own soap but with school it is merely impossible!! Thanks again! Organic all the way! (and homemade too :p I love buying from people not corporations!)
Beth says
My skin is already saying thank you! Thanks for the giveaway!
Rahel says
I love natural soap bars. Since two years I am using only natural soap bars- better for the skin, better for the environment. Moon root have a wonderful selection… I would be happy to win.
ikkinlala says
What a great selection!
Kristie M. says
I love handcrafted soap and these look lovely. Thanks!
Tonja Pizzo says
Such beautiful soap! Thanks for offering such a great giveaway!
Angelica says
I would love to try these products. Thanks for another great giveaway!
jennifer says
until i find the time to make my own soap…… these will be inspiration!
Julie says
Would love to try out these lovely products! Thanks so much!
Annie says
Wow! What a great business. All the things I like!
steph says
I can almost smell them from here! Beautiful!
Cindy S says
I’d love to try some handmade soaps!
Mary Grace says
Love the scents!
Pam says
Everyone sounds wonderful! Thanks for sharing
Phoebe says
Thank you for introducing me to Moon Root! Lovely soaps and candles. 🙂
Lyn says
Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the opportunity – for both the chance to win and also for learning about the company. Have a great weekend!
Suzie says
They all sound yummy!
allison says
these all sound so wonderful, and i love the name of her business!
Julia says
These look and sound gorgeous, thanks for the opportunity!
Dawn says
Beautiful! Please enter me to win!
Sherry Lutz says
This is my first visit to your blog. Love it.
lemontree says
Would love to try all those yummy sounding items! Thanks for the chance!
Robina says
Yes please. Looks wonderful.
Tracey says
Everything looks amazing!
Janet R says
Ooooooh, these soaps and candles sound delicious… er, I mean, SO fragrant! And pampering, that body butter… Thanks for the generous giveaway! I’d love to win!
Louise says
Those are beautiful products! I would love to learn how to make soaps, but it looks a bit daunting 🙂
Janet says
Sounds wonderful! I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
Julie says
Beautiful soaps!