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GIVEAWAY: The Joy of Soap

February 15, 2010 by Jessica Dougherty 75 Comments

The Joy of Soap features natural soaps that are hand crafted, hand cut and hand wrapped in small batches, using certified organic oils, therapeutic grade essential oils and ingredients that are gentle on your skin. I recently had the pleasure of sampling several soaps, all featuring fun names. My favorite was Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap which left my skin feeling so smooth. I also enjoyed Feeling Frisky which smelled fantastic and my husband loved the Manly Man soap. Due to high demand, The Joy of Soap is working to develop bath and body products that help you to develop your own daily cleansing and bathing rituals using gentle and nourishing oils and botanicals that leave skin clean, refreshed and rejuvenated. The Joy of Soap is a certified cruelty-free and vegan soap company – approved by PETA standards. They also maintain a set of Green Practices and continually strive to become more green as they grow and find new suppliers and partners.

*GIVEAWAY – Closed – Congratulations Claudette Soucy: The Joy of Soap is generously offering one lucky winner a $40 GIFT CERTIFICATE. To enter, visit The Joy of Soap website & leave a comment on this post noting at least one product you would like to try. Giveaway ends at Midnight EST, Monday, March 1st.

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Comments

  1. Heidi says

    February 15, 2010 at 3:01 am

    Gorgeous soaps!
    I would love the Elizabeth’s Wild Hair shaving soap. The willow bark extract is a fabulous addition.
    I would also try the Manly Man and All Night Almond soaps for their exfoliating qualities.

  2. Teresa Novak says

    February 15, 2010 at 8:29 am

    I’d love to try the Lay Me Down Lavender and All Night Almond soaps. I would also like to try their creams when they become available.

  3. Karen says

    February 15, 2010 at 9:05 am

    I’d like to try the “Lay Me Down Lavendar” soap but I’d also love to see their lines that are coming in the Spring.

  4. marie-andree says

    February 15, 2010 at 10:14 am

    I love lavender so the “lay me down Lavender” seem the first one I’ll like to try but it is exequo with the feeling frisky who seem energising.

  5. Dee says

    February 15, 2010 at 11:27 am

    The Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap seems awesome, especially with me being ridiculously hairy! I’ve been hoping for a decent green alternative to shaving creams.

  6. Jennifer says

    February 15, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    I’d like to try the Lay Me Down Lavender, but excited to hear about the scrubs, too!

  7. Melissa says

    February 15, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    OOOOO, with that generous gift I could try the peppermint and the tea tree soaps and still have enough left over for the Manly Man soap which I think my man might have to fight me for! Thanks for the chance!

  8. crystal says

    February 15, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    I would like to try Feeling Frisky Soap and i think that the Two in the Shower Tea Tree Soap sounds nice too:)

  9. mindy says

    February 15, 2010 at 5:57 pm

    i like the peppermint passion thanks

  10. Katie says

    February 15, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    The Rosy Cheeks Rosemary sounds lovely!

  11. urban craft says

    February 16, 2010 at 11:19 am

    one product! I want to try them all. But I love handmade soaps and the ginger one would smell great I am sure.

    Thanks, great giveaway!

  12. Emily says

    February 16, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I’d love to try the “Two in the Shower Tea Tree” soap.

  13. Brandy says

    February 16, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    I’d love to try the peppermint passion, rosy cheeks rosemary, or lay me down lavender. They all sound delectable!

  14. Marci says

    February 16, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I’d love to try the Feeling Frisky soap!

  15. Beth says

    February 16, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    The Manly Man would be great for my husband. I’d love to try their scrubs eventually.

  16. Caitlin says

    February 16, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    I’d love the all night almond! I use an oatmeal and almond soap, but I’d love to try this one!!

  17. Leslie says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    Would love to try the Two in the Shower Tea Tree ;).
    Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  18. Julia in WDM says

    February 16, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    I’d love to try Feeling Frisky.

  19. Lindsey says

    February 17, 2010 at 12:54 am

    Well I think that I’d love to try the Feeling Frisky soap a.) because I HAVE been feeling frisky lately and b.) because I love grapefruit mixed with other citrus. Quality soaps are one of my favorite things!

  20. Liliya Plotkina says

    February 17, 2010 at 7:08 am

    I would loveto try the Tea Tree soap! So good for oily skin!
    Thanks for the greeat giveaway!

  21. Judith Rachmani says

    February 17, 2010 at 7:26 am

    I’d like to try the Manly Man Soap.

  22. Jessica says

    February 17, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Definetly Peppermint Passion!

  23. Megan says

    February 17, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Thank you so much for making these vegan! I’d love to try the Ginger Snap soap.

  24. Sara says

    February 17, 2010 at 11:20 am

    I would love to try the two in the tree tea tree soap.

  25. zzipper says

    February 17, 2010 at 11:35 am

    I would love to try the Feeling Frisky.. love the name and scents they use..

  26. Amanda says

    February 17, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    I would love to try “Elizabeth’s wild hair shaving soap” since I usually use a bar of soap to shave with to save money!

  27. Claudette Soucy says

    February 17, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I love the sounds of her soaps :>) I would love to try the Feeling Frisky or the Lay Me Down Lavendar. Dont know what the first one smells like, but I do love the smell of lavander. Thank you for offering this

  28. Sarah says

    February 17, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    I’d love to try the rosemary soap and would eventually like to try the creams!

  29. Susan Spiers says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:22 am

    I am looking forward to the scrubs coming in Spring of 2010 – luv to try the sea salt & sugar scrubs.

  30. Trudy says

    February 18, 2010 at 8:18 am

    I’d like to try the Peppermint Passion!

  31. Denny says

    February 18, 2010 at 8:23 am

    The Ginger Snap soap looks and sounds wonderful!

  32. Melissa W. says

    February 18, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    I’d love to try Ginger Snap and Lay Me Down Lavendar.

  33. Carol says

    February 18, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    I love Lavender, so the Lay Me Down Lavender appeals to me greatly. Thanx for the wonderful giveaway.

  34. Cindy U. says

    February 18, 2010 at 5:11 pm

    I would love to try the manly man soap or the feeling frisky. I can’t wait to see the scrubs.

  35. Regina D says

    February 18, 2010 at 7:56 pm

    i would love to try the Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap, and Lay Me Down Lavendar.

  36. Joyce says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    I’d like to try the Peppermint Passion soap! jgs0925 at gmail dot com

  37. Darcie D says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    I too think the wild hair shaving soap sounds interesting! the pepermint passion bar looks great as well!

  38. Kriss K says

    February 18, 2010 at 9:52 pm

    I would love to try the feeling frisky soap.

  39. Linda says

    February 19, 2010 at 6:22 am

    Lay Me Down Lavender sounds divine! Thanks so much!

  40. Karen A says

    February 19, 2010 at 6:47 am

    I would like to try the Cranky Pants Pear Soap.

  41. Hope L says

    February 19, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    I’d like to try the Gingersnaps soap!

  42. christy b says

    February 19, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    I would love to try the Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap!

  43. julialifeisart says

    February 19, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    The Lay Me Down Lavender soap. Yum!

  44. KatieLap says

    February 19, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    I can’t help but be intrigued by the wild hair shaving soap…wondering how it works…might just have to try regardless of winning the giveaway or not….

  45. Mary Preston says

    February 20, 2010 at 1:00 am

    The Ginger Snap soap would be divine. I’d love to try it.

  46. tina kelly says

    February 20, 2010 at 1:14 am

    I would most like to try their ‘Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap’. Sounds really nice. Thanks for the chance to win.

  47. Lisa says

    February 20, 2010 at 8:45 am

    I would like to try their Lay Me Down Lavender soap.

  48. EmilyB says

    February 20, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    I would try the Feeling Frisky soap. How can you resist with that name?

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DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief

When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

  • No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative 
  • Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies 
  • Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy 
  • Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support 
  • Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies 

Ingredients

Base:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm) 
  • 2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter 
  • 2 tbsp beeswax pellets 

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

  • 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 
  • 8 drops peppermint essential oil 
  • 6 drops rosemary essential oil 
  • 4 drops tea tree essential oil 
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil 

Optional for kids under 5:
Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

  1. Melt the base:
    In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid. 
  2. Cool slightly:
    Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid. 
  3. Add essential oils:
    Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness. 
  4. Pour into tins or jars:
    Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on. 
  5. Label & store:
    Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months. 

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

  • For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season. 
  • For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale. 
  • For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes). 

Mum Tips

  • Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities. 
  • Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles. 
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