Today’s giveaway is from Ashley of The Tiny Farm Company. You can find Ashley at The Tiny Farm Blog, on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. I asked Ashley to share a bit about herself and her business with all of you today:
My name is Ashley Smith and I am the driving force behind The Tiny Farm Company. We specialize in small batch coconut oil soap crafted with minimal ingredients.
Besides being a soapmaker I am a tiny farmer, homeschooler, runner, knitter, and foodie who loves a smooth glass of red wine or a hoppy homebrew from our taproom (which is really just a corner of our shop). Our tiny farm is just a few acres in Arkansas that is home to kids, dogs, goats, chickens, bees, and a garden. My children are 10, 8, and 6 and my husband Warren and I have been together for 10 years. We are both from this part of Arkansas and absolutely adore the mountains and rivers that we are so lucky to live among.
When my middle son was about four, we discovered that artificial ingredients in foods were drastically affecting his behavior. We set about cleaning up our diets and lives immediately. It was the best possible path we could have taken. It sent us down a road that would eventually influence us to remove gluten from our diet, switch to raw milk, grow as much food as we could, and keep animals for further food production. As soon as all those icky things were gone from our bodies, my husband and I began to really notice what bothered us. For me it was walking down the detergent and soap aisles at the store. It gave me an immediate headache. I am very sensitive to scent and it seems a few of my kids are as well. When we decided we wanted to produce soap, I was very adamant about it being as natural as possible. With that in mind we set about developing a recipe with the right amount of essential oils and fats. I used coconut oil for everything else in the house so why not soap too? Currently we offer six different formulas of soap. Lemongrass and Orange Patchouli are our bestsellers. Our silky smooth coconut oil lip balm is also very popular.
I try to find the beauty in everything. Early morning cups of coffee by myself, the surprise symmetry of nature, the cleansing effect of a good workout, the emotional reaction to a home-cooked meal, the absolute wonder of my kids. There is even beauty in a simple bar of soap.
Ashley is offering one winner two bars of soap and a tin of lip balm (pictured above). She will also include a free gift with any order over $25. For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. For a second chance, “like” The Tiny Farm Company on Facebook and then leave me a second comment letting me know you have done so. Comments are closed and the winner is Betty, who commented, “This is perfect for my new back to nature way of living! Thank you!”
Thanks Ashley, and The Tiny Farm Company!
Jennifer Sikora says
Looks scrumptious!!! I would guess it smells even better!!!
🙂
Jennifer
Rajinie says
I just liked the Tiny Farm on Facebook!
Rajinie says
oh i would love this!
Mary says
I just liked the Tiny Farm on Facebook!
Mary says
Thanks for the beautiful pics. Who knew a bar of soap could be a thing of beauty?
Paula schiappa says
Thanks for all the good info. I’m trying to go gluten free too. 🙂
Katherine says
Would love to win! Thank you!
Heather says
I’ve heard so much about coconut oil lately. I would love to try these lovely soaps.
Thanks!
debbie says
just liked the tiny little farm on facebook would love to try her soap… I love coconut oil.. would love to win !
Andrea B says
What a great name and a great product. Would love to win so I could try it out.
Jennifer says
Adore this! The soaps look so awesome, placing an order ASAP 🙂
jenny says
I liked it on my page!
jenny says
Liked it on my page!
Cindy Stilphen says
I liked your page, would love to try the soap. I’ll place an order anyway!!
Blessings to you… I’m also praying for Sarah
Maggie Ham says
I also liked on FB…
Maggie Ham says
this is a life style I dream to live one day…
Valerie says
What a great story and company! I love the way she & her family are living clean!
K Turner says
I would love to try the lip balm.
Heather says
Just lovely!
Christina says
Wow! These products look amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Kristen says
Thanks so much for the giveaway!! I would love to try these soaps!
theresa says
fingers crossed!
rachieannie says
liked on fb!
rachieannie says
that looks awesome!
tava says
So excited to try coconut oil soap!
tava says
I gladly liked them on Facebook. Glad to know about this shop!
Leslie H says
I also “liked” on Facebook.
Leslie H says
I would love to try this soap! Lovely farm!
Bonnie says
I have just begun learning about essential oils and find myself so intrigued! I would absolutely love to win this gift!
Alice R. says
What a fun company! Thank you for sharing it!
carissa says
love this, I understand her sensitivity to strong/artificial smells. looks like a lovely product.
Katie says
The soap is beautiful! I’d love to try it.
Marilyn (Merry) Fenton says
I just knitted a leaf shaped wash cloth yesterday. It’d go great with this soap. : )
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Linda says
*liked*
Linda says
What a nice family! And an inspiration!
Diana says
What beautiful soaps, I would love to try them.
Diana says
I also liked the farm company Facebook page
alexa says
I liked the Tiny Farm Company.
alexa says
I feel that I am slowly following in your footsteps, Ashley. (The clean living part.) Thanks for sharing your story. It is inspiring!
Heather says
These are beautiful! I would love to try them!
Amber says
I loved hearing your story! I would love to try your products!
Melia says
My 7 year old has tree nut allergies and eczema. We started eliminating all the science experiments from our diet and our cleaning products and noticed an immediate benefit for all of us. Thanks for introducing us to Tiny Farm. I will definitely be trying her soaps!
Maria Elena says
Hallo! It’s a pleasure to discover your website and to know you. I produce soap too but I’m a beginner. I write from Florence and I’ll continue to follow you!!
Leigh says
I liked it on my page…Hokmah Handwovens
Leigh says
This would be a gift indeed. What a beautiful offering. Thank you.
Genevieve says
Ohh the soap looks amazing, I would love to try it!