Even though as I look out my window there is snow falling and the trees are heavily covered in soft, white overcoats of snow I am thinking ahead to summer. As a soap maker I have had to learn to plan far more into the future than ever before. It took a lot of practice because I am a "living in the moment" type person. I have had my rug pulled out from under me far too many times to think that I can plan my life, so I don't. Planning what I will need for soap stock throughout the spring and summer months while my body is fighting hibernation mode during the cold, blah days of January and February has been a real challenge. Last week I started making my summer soaps. I started with Lavender and ended with Watermelon. This is a favorite of my customers. It is very cute and smells delicious but most people don't realize that it takes the time equivalent of making three batches of a more plain looking soap. I don't charge more for it than my others because I believe it all averages out. Maybe I will hibernate a bit while I wait for it to cure.
