The All New In the Garden Trio
Outside the studio window, the garden has woken up, the snow is gone, and time outside sounds more and more appetizing. This collection isn’t necessarily a true reflection of what we grow, because feeding a family of our size includes growing a lot of “boring” vegetables, BUT this collection is a culmination of all the plant-based soaps that I have been dreaming up.    Read more...
These Soaps Flopped… But Here’s What I Learned
These Soaps Flopped… But Here’s What I Learned
Making something handmade vs factory-made has another layer of pressure because if I make a mistake, my product can be vastly different than the last batch, and for customer continuity... Read more...
Soap 101: How to Build A Soap Rotation
Soap 101: How to Build A Soap Rotation
A rotation isn’t about maximalizing or consuming more, it’s about using what you have well, and giving yourself a small bit of whimsy in choosing what you to smell like... Read more...
The Reality of Starting Something from Scratch
The Reality of Starting Something from Scratch
he time is going to pass either way, and spending my time numbly scrolling my phone gets me nowhere closer to my goals, but also doesn’t allow for a lot... Read more...
Seasonal Soap isn’t Just About Getting to Release Fun Limited-Edition Scents
Seasonal Soap isn’t Just About Getting to Release Fun Limited-Edition Scents
Next time your skin feels tight, itchy, or dull, it might not be your skin ‘acting up’. It might be that your routine hasn’t shifted with the season. Rotating soaps... Read more...
I Don't Make Decorative Soap (And What I Make Instead)
I Don't Make Decorative Soap (And What I Make Instead)
Not all handmade soap is meant to sit untouched beside folded towels. This is a story about practical soap, self-reliance, and why I make bars build to be used -... Read more...
When Everyday Things Feel Wrong (and Why I Design Soap Differently)
When Everyday Things Feel Wrong (and Why I Design Soap Differently)
How something feels can make or break the day — especially for people sensitive to texture, residue, and sensory overload. In this post, I share how my lived experience shaped... Read more...
The Things I'm Still Figuring Out as a Small Business Owner
The Things I'm Still Figuring Out as a Small Business Owner
Running a small business isn’t just numbers and strategy — it’s self-doubt, learning curves, and figuring things out as you go. In this post, I share the lessons I’m still... Read more...
What I’ve Learned So Far Making Soap for People Who Actually Use It
What I’ve Learned So Far Making Soap for People Who Actually Use It
I initially thought that people chose soap the same way you’d choose a scented candle or bath salts. You’d stroll down the aisle, or look at your options spread before... Read more...
Why Handmade Soap Takes Time (And Why That's the Point)
Why Handmade Soap Takes Time (And Why That's the Point)
Most things in my life have taught me that instant gratification is either short-lived at best and a semi-convincing bandaid at worst. I have never really understood the obsession with... Read more...
A Quiet Week Between Soap, Snow, and Letting Go
A Quiet Week Between Soap, Snow, and Letting Go
I'm walking into next year with a quiet confidence. Less performing, more presence. Less 'prove myself' more 'trust myself'. My goals are simple: make incredible soap, show up honestly, build... Read more...
Across the Trail: Lessons from Dogs, the Snow, and the Finish Line
Across the Trail: Lessons from Dogs, the Snow, and the Finish Line
I raced across frozen lakes and through birch forests, ten huskies pulling me through snow, fatigue, and doubt. This November, I’m reflecting on grit, gratitude, and perseverance — and celebrating... Read more...
Thanksgiving Deals & a Sneak Peek at Winter Wilds
Thanksgiving Deals & a Sneak Peek at Winter Wilds
November is here, and so are the deals! Free samples, 20% off pre-Black Friday, and B2G1 during Black Friday weekend. Get a sneak peek at winter skincare essentials for adventurers,... Read more...
November Joys and a Little Thank You
November Joys and a Little Thank You
November is a month of cozy rituals, crisp mornings, and the joy of Black Spruce & Star Anise in your hands. Every order this month includes a free sample, and... Read more...
3 autumn-scented soaps sit on a grate surrounded by red and yellow leaves with a forested background.
On Transition, Gratitude, and Soap
Autumn reminds us to slow down, to let go, and to give thanks. This October I’m reflecting on transitions and gratitude. And with November around the corner, I’m rolling out... Read more...
Fall in Love With Cinnamon & Squash (and Our Halloween Sale)
Fall in Love With Cinnamon & Squash (and Our Halloween Sale)
It's that time of year again - leaves crunching under your boots, sweaters sneaking their way back into rotation, and the faint smell of something spicy and sweet in the... Read more...
Racing the Yukon River: A Lesson in Letting Go
Racing the Yukon River: A Lesson in Letting Go
The Yukon River doesn’t care about your plans. It doesn’t care that my grandfather had paddled it five times before, or that I thought my dog-mushing stamina counted as training.... Read more...
A Maker's Note: Autumn in the Soap Studio
A Maker's Note: Autumn in the Soap Studio
Summer soaps are on their way out, fall scents are moving in, and my studio smells like spruce, clove, and controlled chaos. Between soap scraps, turmeric-stained fingers, and an upcoming... Read more...
The Colors of the Wild: Why We Use Food, Plants, and Clay to Dye
The Colors of the Wild: Why We Use Food, Plants, and Clay to Dye
Discover the art of natural color at Wayward & Wild. Our handmade camp cotton rounds are dyed using everyday foods like turmeric, onion skins, blueberries, and avocado pits, creating a... Read more...
Shipwrecked on the Big Salmon River
Shipwrecked on the Big Salmon River
What started as a peaceful canoe trip down the Yukon’s Big Salmon River turned into a full-blown misadventure of capsized canoes, helicopter rescues, and soggy gear. Here’s how we survived... Read more...
Between Mosquitoes and Marquette – Soaked Socks for 4th of July
Between Mosquitoes and Marquette – Soaked Socks for 4th of July
We forgot pillows. And salt. And, oh yeah—left the rain fly off during a storm. Our tent turned into a kiddie pool. Would I do it all again? Honestly… yes. But next... Read more...