We like to take a slow, thoughtful approach to our holiday gift giving, which means I do begin thinking about it in October. The most thoughtful and unique gifts are available through local artisans who are often found at bazaars and markets beginning in November. I can also pace myself, mindfully align my budget, and be finished in time to enjoy the holidays fully - especially that moment when my loved ones open their gifts. I want to be perfectly present to soak in the looks on their faces when they see something they didn't expect, something joyful that says "I really love you, I was really thinking of you." I love giving gifts.
So, trust me when I say that artisan soap is really one of the most perfect gifts out there. Too many gifts are only good for the moment they're given, and then they become clutter (and because it's a gift, they produce some guilt when they finally need to be de-cluttered). Most of us have limited space, so no one wants to give or receive a dust-collector.
Soap, on the other hand, everyone needs. Everyone uses it. Often we're happy to pick up the grocery store soap on the bottom shelf, the one that's cheapest, even if it leaves skin dry and squeaky, with a fragrance that gives you a headache.
But what if you could splurge on something really good? Something locally made by a person you trust, something not just manufactured but designed and crafted with care, formulated to be gentle to skin. Something with a fragrance that elevates your everyday shower. Something that, in a gift-giving budget, is barely a splurge - artisan soap only feels expensive!
This is a gift that will be used, not forgotten. Soap is good for everyone, and you can choose the perfect fragrance to match the recipient. A variety of scents, colors and textures makes it a feast for the senses.
Dayspring Farm soap is made with environmental stewardship in mind, with minimal packaging, whole ingredients, and never anything weird - no parabens, sulfates, plastics or phthalates. Unlike liquid soap and body wash, there's no plastic bottle to get rid of (and you're paying for actual soap, not water!). Made for you with care, the same soap we make for our own family, Give the gift of turning the everyday shower into a luxurious experience.