A Story Of New Beginnings
Meet Amanda
When I was 18, I got married, and just a year later, I welcomed my first baby. Twenty-one years and nine children later, I’ve spent my life as a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling my children and guiding our family through life’s daily adventures. As my oldest two graduated, I began thinking about the future—about what I wanted to do once all my children were grown. I knew I wanted a plan rooted in my passions and skills.
Over a decade ago, I became more mindful of the products our family used. With several of my children experiencing eczema, I wanted to provide gentle, safe, and effective options that wouldn’t irritate their sensitive skin. I began teaching myself how to make soap and other body care products that my family could actually use and trust.
Several years ago, while reflecting on my next chapter, I realized I didn’t want to work for someone else. The idea of starting my own company had been quietly growing for years, and with encouragement from friends and family—and already a small demand for my soaps—I decided it was time to take the leap.
In June 2019, I officially launched my LLC, selling first to family, friends, and even from a basket my husband kept in his office. By August, my website was live, my logo was ready, and I had partnered with a local brewery to create a line of handcrafted soaps using their beer. While I no longer work with the brewery, I am so thankful for their support and encouragement throughout the years.
In October 2019, I started attending local markets, hoping to connect with people in the community and drive traffic to my website. It was a wonderful way to meet customers in person and helped me build quite a few regulars. However, by the end of 2023, I realized that the time and effort required for many markets often came with small rewards. Now, I choose markets intentionally, attending only a few times each year, while focusing on bringing online traffic to my website through social media.
Over the years, I’ve continued to expand and refine my product line. While I no longer make liquid soap due to low demand, I’ve introduced foaming sugar scrubs and lotions that have been a hit with customers. My non-toxic deodorant has also become hugely popular. I am gradually phasing out candles, though I may bring them back seasonally for the holidays.
I don’t see my journey ending anytime soon. Learning, experimenting, and creating high-quality products that are safe for my family—and yours—is my passion. Every purchase supports not just our family, but our local community as well.
At Bar & Bar Soap Co., we’re committed to crafting products that are safe, effective, and made with love.
