It has been a while since I've hosted a giveaway for my company, LuSa Organics. Since many of you know me just from here rather than through LuSa – and others have come here only after falling in love with LuSa but don't know the story of how LuSa came to be – I thought I'd share the story with you today. In addition, I am sharing a coupon code and hosting my own giveaway, so read on!
You see, I blame Martha. Yes, Stewart.
It was 1995. I was 22 years old. (Feel free to do the math.) I had pink hair. (Magenta, actually.) I was spending the night with Pete at my parents' house. They made us stay in separate rooms even though we already lived together. But I digress. I was sleeping in my sister's old room and found a Martha Stewart magazine by the bed. So me, all punk pink-haired and nose ring decided to read Martha before I fell asleep since Pete wasn't there to talk to.
And inside that magazine I found this article which unquestionalbly changed my life.
I read and re-read the article three times, then dreamily obsessed over the idea of making soap as I fell asleep that night. In the morning I asked my mom if I could borrow the magazine because I needed to read the artile like six more times before I could give it back.
That Christmas my mom gave me "The Natural Soap Book" by Susan Miller Cavitch. I read it as many times as the article, maybe more, building up the courage to actually make a batch of soap.
Fast-forward three years to late 1997. I was a graduate student and naturalist, working without a stipend on the north shore of Lake Superior at Wolf Ridge ELC. I had exactly no money. And Christmas was coming. I lived with 14 other grad student interns and sprang the idea of making soap for holiday gifts on everyone. I think five of my friends (from as far flung as Hungary and the Netherlands) joined my crazy mission. We begged whisks, spatulas, and mixing bowls off of the paid staff and bought supplies from the grocery store and one angelic local soap-maker (more about her in a bit).
Nervously, we set to work on our first batch of soap. It was an unscented honey-oatmeal soap because we had no – nor could we afford any – essential oils. We carefully weighed and mixed the lye, oils, oats, and honey, and stirred. And stirred. And stirred. For like 4 1/2 hours. (Remember that local vetran soapmaker? This is where she really saves our forearms and our night's sleep.) We called the local soapmaker and told her our troubles and she guided us throught the final steps. By the next morning we had soap. Real, beautiful, magical soap! We cut, cured, and gave it all away. It was alcemy.
I was hooked.
While I had gone to the North Shore for an education in my chosen field, I had found soap-making. At the end of the year as we packed up and found the left-over oils I bought everyone else out. I remember the foreshadowing of saying to the others as I packed up the oils, "I think I want to do this again."
I had no idea.
I plunged into a career in Environmental Education (which I loved), working on lovely things like residental environmental ed. for public school kids and endagered species recovery (this project was my last and favorite project I participated in.) But even when working with cranes or kids, soap was in my brain. In the woods on trail with kids I'd dream up new scents. We gave out bars or my homemade soap as favors at our wedding. The momentum of this thing was unstoppable. Soap was in my blood. (So to speak.)
Then when I was preganat with Sage in 2002 I ended my career as an educator and went home. For good.
My soap hobby for the six years since the first batch of honey-oatmeal transformed gradually into a microscopic home-business. By the time Sage was two I was making and selling soap, lip balm, bath salts, sugar scrub, and my baby line (inspired by my first pregnancy and Sage's babyhood), with the first versions of now well-known products like Baby Wipe Juice and Booty Balm.
The name of my business then was Queen Bee's Earthly Delights (body care) and Baby Moon (proudcts for baibes and mamas). By 2006 Pete had also quit his job to join me in the body care business and we renamed Queen Bee and Baby Moon "LuSa" – for Lupine and Sage, the two kids you know pretty well by now. At that time we transitioned to organic ingredients and the products you see here emerged.
And the rest is history.
Now LuSa Organic employees Pete and I and three other lovely people. We're pretty small. But everything is joyfully handcrafted in our small town. That's important to me. We are still a home-based business (really!) but in two weeks we're moving into our first professional production space. I can't wait to share it with you.
Because of this blog we've sent LuSa Organics products all over the US and to Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, and many more far-flung locations. I love sharing what we make with you.
I'd love you all to try LuSa! It is what allows me to come here day after day to share these words. It's our livelihood and also our passion.
From now until September 30 receive free domestic shipping on any retail order over $75 (Use coupon code "CLEANSHIP").
Or type "Clean Blog – free soap" in the comments field and we'll add a free bar of soap to any order over $35. (Our choice.)
Thanks for coming here, day after day to read my words. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and sharing this space. It means so much to me.
Want to try LuSa for free? I'm giving away a LuSa gift collection! (Your choice of A Mama is Born, Welcome Little One, Manly, or Delight gift collections.) Simply leave a comment below to enter the drawing. For additional entries, feel free to share this giveaway via email, Facebook, or twitter (make one comment per entry), or fan LuSa on Facebook, and fan Clean: the LuSa Organics Blog on Facebook.
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The winner is Paula who said:
I would love to win!! thank you so much for the opportunity!
XO
Rachel
Great giveaway Rachel. I just placed a big order last week so I’ll be looking for it in the mail! I LOVE your products. Best natural products I have ever tried and I have tried a lot of them. Congratulations on your new space too. M
Congratulations on your continued growth and success! Thank you for a very generous giveaway!
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this sounds wonderful…congratulations on the success of your product! I love the North Shore!
I love the Martha Stewart back story. 🙂 I admit, I like her Whole Living Magazine even if it is really a mainstream magazine pretending to be all hippie-like.
I would love to win one of these awesome packages. Please count me in!
You are inspiring me…blessings for all your future adventures! : )
I love your products, and have finally officially converted my husband to your soap. He has used the same soap for as long as I have known him, but I went on a trip, and he ran out of his brand, so he was using mine. When I came home he said “you don’t need to buy anymore of my soap, I like yours more. I feel cleaner and actually like the way it smells too.” Score!! 🙂
thats such a great story.. i love how you got into soap making! being broke, martha , and chrissie presents. awesome! x
I haven’t tried your products yet, but LOVE your blog. Hope I can try them soon!
i love your story! my mom has made soap for years and it is all i’ve used since she started. just last year i moved far away from my hometown and access to her soap whenever i need it is a lot more limited. my last trip home i consulted with my mom on recipes and what i needed to buy. i am now outfitted to begin making my own soap but am a little nervous to actually start. 🙂 your story is inspiring, however, and perhaps this weekend is the time! thanks for the giveaway!
would love to win! I just made my first Lusa order a couple days ago 🙂
I like Lusa on FB
I like the Lusa blog on fb
I normally don’t participate in giveaways, but your products are too yummy to resist. Also, thank you for being such an inspiration to me and my family.
plus I liked LuSa on fb 😉
Congratulations to you and your inspiring business!
I like LuSa on FB
I like Clean on FB too
I shared giveaway on FB!
Sweet!
I’m a fan of LuSa on Facebook.
I’m a fan of Clean Blog on Facebook.
Congratulations on your business! I’ve always been too chicken to make my own soap…but maybe now…
Great products!!! Thanks!
Oh gosh, I hope I get picked! I’ve wanted to try your stuff for so long. Thank you!
Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful story! I have been wondering how it all began! Since that day we stumbled across your beautifully packaged products at the willy st coop it has been an adventure! You really are so very inspiring not only with the Lusa products but who you are and all that you do! We are kindred spirits in a sea of strangers!many blessings!
What a wonderful giveaway!
Tweeted this!
That magazine was in that room for a reason…I truly believe that. We have to watch for signs in our lives! Awesome story…awesome company. (she types this with hands covered in lavender lotion bar)
I like Lusa on fb.
I like the Clean blog on fb.
I shared this on fb.
I love your “Martha” story! So inspiring! Congratulations on all your successes!! I have only tried the booty balm, on some little ones I was watching (they had it in their diaper bag!), but look forward to trying some others for myself and my family. 🙂
Such beautiful set. I would imagine they smell yummy as they look!
I love Lusa! That’s how I found your blog. I use your booty balm on youngest and not only does it smell great but it works with my cloth diapers. I’m not gonna lie – I use a bit of it on my wrists…it smells so nice! Thanks for sharing your story Rachel!
I love LuSa products and your blog – it’s my daily cup of tea each morning. I’m expecting my first and using Belly Balm daily, and loving it!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I have been using the Lavender Goat’s Milk soap and it is wonderful. I always feel so fresh and clean afterwards. My partner loves my soap (but would prefer something a bit more manly) and I would love to find a scent he would enjoy.
I always love a giveaway, and have been planning on trying your soap anyway. 🙂
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smells great 🙂
so excited! thanx for the chance!
fanning on fb!
Thank you for sharing your passion!! I love your products and will be ordering again very soon!!
Yay for such a wonderful story and a great family, to boot! Our little Lulu LOVES her Booty Balm (well, at least her booty does) and we are so happy to support a family business. Congratulations on the new space!
I really enjoyed reading about your journey. It brought tears to my eyes! I’d love to try LuSa, if I don’t win I’ll have to order soon.
Wolf Ridge sounds awesome. I went to a wilderness camp as a girl (and was a counselor as a very young adult). One of the trips I did was 2 weeks on Isle Royale, it was awesome. I LOVE Lake Superior.
Love your products Rachel! Baby girl is due next month and I can’t wait to try all the baby products :o)
Would love to try out a gift set! 🙂
I’m a fan of LuSa on FB 🙂
I’m a fan of the LuSa blog on FB 🙂
My entire family uses and loves your products!
I like Lusa on FB!
I like Lusa on Twitter!
Both of my children went to Wolf Ridge as a field trip. we live in Superior so I know all about up north lol Born and raised in this area and probably will never leave. I think you are an inspiration to people with your blog Thanks for the oppertunity to win your give away. I have very sensitive facial skin and have a hard time finding products I can use so would love to try but I cant tell you how many dollars have gone down the drain so to speak because of inability to use once purchased lol. My friends love me they get all my cast offs. Evidently thier skin is not as sensitive as mine. Have a nice day dear.
I have yet to try your product but see it at our local co-op all the time. I have heard lovely things about them and I really need to give them a try. Also I love your blog and that you are from WI. Also our paths may have crossed at Wolf Ridge. My second trip there with my church group was in the Fall of 1997. I fondly remember the rock climbing wall, making paper, canoeing on the lake and almost tipping because of the wind, exploring the wetlands and streams. I loved it so much I went on to get a BS in Environmental Science 🙂
Rachel, I love your blog AND LuSa! Would love to win the giveaway!
Also became a fan of the blog on facebook
Annnd I became a fan of LuSa on facebook 🙂
Such wonderful timing! i’ve been obsessed with the idea of making my own soap for months now, and two friends and i are finally getting together tomorrow to make our first batches of soap for Christmas presents!i forwarded today’s blog entry to them for inspiration. I love your products and your blog! thanks for both!
i like LuSa on FB.
I like Clean on FB, too!
I love the story! And would LOVE to win a giveaway, too 🙂
Thanks for doing the giveaway.
I like LuSa on FB.
Maybe, maybe, just maybe I can build up the courage to try a home business too 🙂 though I’m more of a yarn person…for making things that is. For myself I love a luscious handmade soap, so thank you for the opportunity!
I’m a fan of LuSa on fb already
…and a fan of Clean too 🙂
Marvel, You are welcome to send an email to shipping@lusaorganics.com and request a sample of our Calendula Baby Soap and Honey Oatmeal Facial Soap. We dont always have samples on hand, but when we do we could ship them to you. Just a thought! ~ Rachel
This is a great story! I always love to hear how people find their path. Thanks for the chance at a giveaway!
Your products are amazing.
Great giveaway–would love to try your soaps!
I shared this giveaway via Facebook.
I fanned LuSa on Facebook
I would love to try your natural products. Please count me in .
I fanned the LuSa Organics Blog on Facebook.
Count me in for the drawing!! Hooray!
Having just tried your body oils for the first time this summer, I’m totally hooked and love smelling the patchouli-inspired mix this time of year! Thanks for taking the deep-dive, sharing your stories, and being an inspiration.
Oh Rachel. Our family has been enjoying your blog for a long time! And your body care for even longer. Thank you for the blessings you bring to this world! CONGRATULATIONS on your new space!!!
Hi Rachel,
I have been reading your blog for some time. You are a true inspiration to me. I would rather talk to people on the phone than write a letter. I am saving all your recipes in a separate document in hopes to try to make some of the foods myself. I love eating healthy and make my own food. I have been using LuSa Organics products for about 1 year and I love it.
Congratulations on your business!!! Keep on rocking!!!
Love this story!
Thank you for this generous giveaway and have a peaceful weekend!
Our mutual friend Abby Moore shared this link on Facebook – you have beautiful products! I am now a fan on Facebook 🙂
What a great story!!!
I love your products! I would love to win! I like your facebook page too!
I love LuSa products so much, I am so happy a co-worker and friend turned me on to them!! I am always telling others how wonderful your products are. Your story is so fascinating! And truly makes me think about how small this world is. Good for you for following your heart’s desires!
I shared the giveaway on FB.
I like Lusa on FB
I like Clean on FB as well 🙂
I would LOVE the welcome little one gift set 🙂
Liked LuSa on Facebook!
Liked Clean on FB as well 🙂
Shared the giveaway on FB 🙂
What a wonderful journey!
I’m a fan of the blog on FB
Thanks for this giveaway, I love your products 🙂
Please enter me! I have been dying to try your stuff!
I’m also a friend of Lusa on Facebook!
I like LuSa Organics in Facebook too!
Thanks for sharing your inspiring back story. It is amazing how one article from Martha Stewart could transform so much- and help so many people find truly organic and cruelty free products. Keep up the good work! Good luck on your big move:)
I love your story! I’m so inspired!!
I’m also a fan of LuSa on facebook!! I’ve been trying to spread the word, especially to a couple of friends who have a lot of chemical sensitivites~ Thank you for the opportunity to win!
giveaway! woo woo! i’m a fb and twitter lusa fan 🙂
I’d love a chance to try them – what an inspiring story!
I would love to win!! thank you so much for the opportunity!
I must (yet again) tell you how much I love your products. After my hands turned into a crazy hyper-sensative mess 2 years ago, I had to question everything that touched my skin. Although my hands have healed from the initial severe reaction, I still have to be very careful about what I touch. I’ve used your lotion bars for over a year with great success. And I just got my first order of soap earlier this week. I’ve tried LOTS of different soaps, and up until now I’d only found ONE that I could use – a goat’s milk soap sold at my local farmer’s market… but then I moved and couldn’t find anything comparable in my new town. I was down to my last quarter-sized piece of it when I received my LuSa soaps, and I am so happy to say that the oatmeal honey goat’s milk soap works beautifully without any adverse reactions. That’s a HUGE deal. So long story short… THANK YOU!
FB like too!! Thanks!
count me in! my daughter and I use your products every day 🙂
I’ve always dreamed of something like this happening to me. I love crafting, pour over books and magazines, have dabbled in all sorts of mediums – but nothing ever takes off. Guess I’ll have to be content with it as a hobby. 🙂
I’ve been dying to try some of your stuff – thanks for the opportunity and for sharing the story with us.
I tweeted!
Congratulations on the big move! That little one collection looks amazing 🙂
I would love love love to try your products! Your blog has been an inspiration for me in so many ways, and has helped me to feel good about choices I had already made. Sometimes it’s good to know you aren’t the only one making unique decisions about your child’s life. We would love to sample your goodies!
Loving your blog, Rachel. I’ve learned a lot from you already. Thanks for inspiring me daily and I’d love to try your yummy products. Thank you for this chance! And congrats on the new space!
Delight
Love your soap! Congrats on moving LUSA to the new space:)
Great Story!
I’m a FB fan too!
have been using booty balm and baby wipe juice since my firstborn joined the family in february. love them both and have gifted your baby gift box to other new moms – a cascade of new devotees! thank you for making such a wonderful product and congrats on your growth. please enter me in your giveaway!
Hooray! Free, beautiful bodycare products! Your blog means so much to me. Thanks for sharing such heartfelt and thoughtful posts that never fail to focus and pick-up my day!
Yum yum YUM!
I would love to give your products a try! I am so inspired by you every day, thank you for all that you share here!
loved hearing this “how it all began” story! thank goodness for martha stewart, hey?
Been a fan since.the queen bee days….well done rachel and family! Xoxo
I’m sure there are other nice soaps out there, but I’ll never know because I’m stuck on LuSa!
SO, So exciting!
I shared the link for the coupon code and giveaway on facebook- I’m happy to spread the word about your products!!!
I would love to try any one of the gift packs you are offering- even “manly” for my husband!
LuSa Lavender and Lemongrass Balms made it possible for me to work in the Kindergarten kitchen, washing my hands very frequently through the winter without cracked, dry hands. I can’t say enough how much I appreciate that.
I love hearing stories like this one about finding your true passion, and also that you guys are a small business using natural ingredients and doing great things. Thanks for sharing this story!
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I’m a fan of Clean blog and of Lusa Organics on Fb!
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Would love to try your products!! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your products – they have saved my son’s skin!
I’d love to try your products!
I love to visit your blog. Your words is so honest and true. The message about your boy when he is a baby, it is like reading exactly what in my mind. I have the exact same experience. I admire that your family can spend time together so much (without TV, movies, DVDs…)I am a small jewelry business owner and I found that I am not able to spend as much time with my kids as I want too. I always go to your blog to get some good ideas about what to do with my kids. Thank you so much for your time.
I made a batch of soap last month, it turns out pretty good. But I am not sure if the oil that I use is not all top grade, the soap seems ok, but not anything that I will say WOW. I would love to try yours. Cross my finger.
I’m a FB fan of clean
I’m a FB fan of LuSa
I love baby wipe juice and booty balm! I admire you for sticking to your dreams.
What a lovely giveaway!
I like LuSa Organics on Facebook. 🙂
I like Clean on Facebook too!
Shared your giveaway on Facebook.
Tweeted about your giveaway!
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oh my; please count me in!
Such an inspiring story…I bought ingredients to make soap almost 6 months ago and I still haven’t had the guts to do it !! I would love to try your products.
Lovely story!! I have been wanting so badly to try my hand at soap making but have yet to do it. Your story is inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story, your home, your beautiful family, and your dreams of making soap… o and your soap =)
Love your blog. You are an inspiration.
I would love to try your products! I have enjoyed your blog so much and just made my own butter following your instructions! It was so easy! Thanks for inspiring 🙂
I’m already a fan of clean on Facebook.
I Like LuSa organics on Facebook 🙂
I stumbled across your blog just now by way of researching homemade yogurt and I have been immersed in it for the last hour. I think I absolutely fell in love when I read that you actually let your kids help you with hot applesauce; what a refreshing change from the norm! I have never tried your products (I am unfortunately unemployed and very broke right now) but love how you got started! Maybe one day. Anyway, I have a kitty desperate to get back on the keyboard, so I’ll wrap this up with a quick thanks for a lovely hour! 🙂
Love LuSa stuff! And what a great story.
I like Clean on Facebook
I like LuSa on Facebook
Congratulations on your new space! Can’t wait to see more of it. I would love to try LuSa so thanks for the chance.
Crossing my fingers!
This is crazy but I’ve been a blog reader without realizing there was a product line! I’m so happy to have found that out, though! Just in time for my first little one to arrive, too. Thanks for the giveaway, hah!
Love your stuff thank thank thank you.
you inspire me more than you may ever know
My house still smells lovely from a recent order…love that you don’t even have to open the box to smell the goodness. I’d love to win a giveaway:)
I love your products! I have been a huge fan of your soap since the Queen Bee years (I’m lucky to live in Madison & able to get your products at the farmers market). I’m currently 9+ monthes pregnant & have been faithfully been using my belly balm & am happy to report that I don’t have a single stretch mark. Another great product! I may break out the labor massage oil tonight to see if can work some magic :).
The “Welcome Little One” gift set is my favorite baby shower gift! I’ve given away more than 10 of them, and each one has been a hit with the new parents. It’s my little way of sharing some Wisconsin homemade love and helping spread the word about the awesomeness of LuSa!
I’m also a fan of LuSa on Facebook!
And I like CLEAN on Facebook, too!
Oh how perfect, I just had my second child a few days ago and would love to win! Thanks.
What a lovely story! I made soap a couple of times several years ago. It might be time to experiment again–I’m sure my kids would love it. I’ll have to check out your offerings.
I just found your blog and am really interested in your products! Thanks for sharing your story.
I love handmade body care. I’ve been making my own deoderant for a few years. Love the soaps! I would love to try the delight collection.
love your story. i’ve been making deodorants for a few years as a hobby. i would love to try the delight collection.
I like LuSa on facebook
I like clean on facebook.
oh thank youfor this opportunity~! I love your blog and read it daily and would love to try your products:)
I just recently started using your Earth Child on my face and I am in love. All your products are awesome. Thank you!!
I am a fan of Lusa on facebook.
I am a fan of your Clean Blog on facebook.
I am now a fan of Clean blog on facebook.
I am now a fan of LuSa on facebook.
I would love to win!
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I am a fan of your blog too. I enjoy your stories and photos and recipes. and I am sure I would lover your soaps too!
I’m a fan of LuSa on FB!
Shared the blog on Facebook.
I am a fan of lusa organics on FB
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Left a comment on your fb page but I guess we were to leave them here – thanks for the giveaway 😉
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What a cool story! I love that it started with Martha Stewart, that is too funny. Good job on a such a successful business!
I love your story!
I’m a fan of both Clean & LuSa on FB.
This mama and her babes love LuSa!
Fan of LuSa on FB!
Fan of Clean: the LuSa blog too!
Yay! Thanks for the giveaway!
I love your stuff!
I’m a fan on facebook
FB fan of Lusa
shared on FB!
You worked @ Wolfridge?!?! I LOVE that place! I took my 5th graders (North Mpls kiddos who had (mostly) never experienced the “great outdoors”) there when I taught in Mpls (04-07). BEST ELC EVER! 🙂 Great story! Excited for your new location!
Would love to try LuSa! 🙂
Oh! And I’m also a Lusa fan on FB 🙂
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Love love Lusa! And I love to give away lusa delicious products, the mama to be would be perfect for a dear friend 🙂
And of course I am fan of lusa and clean on FB!
My 9 YO loves the booty balm for her bug bites and dry skin…Looking forward to seeing your new digs the next time I pick up an order…congratulations!!
I’m so grateful for the products you make and your blog too 🙂
So proud, so glad, so grateful, so lucky to be one of those five, stiring…stirring….stirring in the north woods of Minnesota. I gave one my Christmas honey oatmeal bars to my then-boyfriend’s mother. I’m confident that’s why she’s now my mother-in-law. So happy for you and Pete, Rachel! Lori
So hoping to win this since I never win anything! 🙂 Love your product!
I’ve tried only the bug spray and the cranky pants EO blend, and both work like a charm. I look forward to trying more and love hearing your story.
I also “like” LuSa on facebook.
And I “like” Clean on facebook.
Love your soaps!
Love you on FB also.
Lovely! I love to get the bag of ends because I can never decided which soap I love best!
I have been enjoying your thoughts, recipes, joys, dreams and life for many months now, and I would love to enjoy your soap!
yeah for the giveaway!! (glad i didn’t miss it) 🙂
Hi Rachel- I was just ordering some soap and we’re expecting a new addition to our family so I’d love to be entered in the giveaway. I’m a fan of Clean on FB, too. Thank you!
Love you stuff!
I like Lusa on facebook!
I like Lusa on facebook!
I am a fan of Clean: the LuSa Organics Blog on facebook!
I found your blog through Soulemama, and I’d love to try your products. Thanks for the backstory!
Loved the wood spirits article… I too had to read it several times! 🙂
Oh yay! A giveaway!!
Such a sweet story — thanks so much for sharing and for the oppurtunity to win!
I’m a fan of LuSa Organics on FB 🙂
I shared on FB 🙂
I have been following your blog for a long time and am so inspired by the beauty you create. I would love to try your LuSa products! Thank you.
I love stories about “beginnings”, and your’s is so great! Thank you for the giveaway!
Just discovered your blog and products this week. You are in my bookmarks and I can’t wait to read more. We are living the dream in northeast WI. 3 goats, chickens and a garden bigger than the city block we used to live on.
I would love to try more of your products. Thank you.
Pick me pick me
What an inspiring story! Congratulations – and much continued success! Thank you for the fantastic giveaway 🙂
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wishing you and yours a blissful fall season.
Thanks for the chance.
I love your sugar scrub, amongst other things…!
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Hooray for the success of LuSa. It’s the ONLY soap I’m using now and well, I usually end up giving a bar of your soap to birthday friends, mama-friendly goodies to new mamas and of course, Booty Balm to all the new babes in our life. Keep up the great work and I look forward to when I can carry your products in my yoga studio. For one thing, the space will smell SO GOOD. 🙂
It sounds like this is the product that I could use on my sensitive skin. Great story on how you got started.
Love your products!
Thanks for the giveaway and the neat backstory on your business
Love your products!!!
Facebook fan of LuSa!!
Facebook fan of Clean!!
Love your products. Especially the lip balls.
canny wait to get a tour of the new space. I just bought some booty balm. i want to try the wipe juice
I shared a comment on Facebook:-) Lots of love!
I cannot wait to place my order, Christmas shopping already.
Looking forward to trying out the wipe juice.
Thanks for sharing your story. I like that you followed your heart.
251 comments, Rach. You are a rockstar… 🙂
hey rachel! winning a gift set would rad! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway! I would love the Welcome Little One set!
ooops, meant to say – it would BE rad!
Love the story … and your soap 🙂
also a fan of Clean …
I love your products and have been a fan for a couple years!
i love, love lusa products…would love to share them!!! especially with my sister in law who is pregnant with her first sweet babe!
i “like” clean on fb!
I’ve sort of heard that story over the years but thanks for sharing in full – fun and inspiring and makes me think about things that have been twirling in my brain for years that I just haven’t taken the plunge on.
What a lovely giveaway! I discovered LuSa thanks to my cloth diapering addiction, which led me to the Booty Balm and Baby Wipe Juice 🙂
I shared the giveaway on Facebook.
I liiked LuSa on Facebook.
I liked the Clean Blog as well 🙂
Yay Lusa! My hubby found your delicious soaps at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair back in your Queen Bee days. I absolutely adore all the goat milk soaps – they are the only things that help with my dry skin in the winter. My husband and I also love your “naughty soap” – hehe. And we just found out we’re expecting! (not sure if those two are related…) I can’t wait to try out all of your mama goodies. Belly balm, here I come!!! Thanks for being here!!
Congrats on your budding business! I loved reading your back story of how your business came to be. It’s a nice personal touch to a great company! I look forward to trying your products!
I am a fan on FB as well!
All of the soap in my house is now from LuSa Organics- absolutely adore the Lemongrass bar!
Please enter me!
and I like Lusa on FB!
I also like Clean on FB!
I’m new here and loved learning about how LüSa came to be! Seeing the faces and inspiration behind companies is what makes the connection so much stronger than just buying faceless items off a supermarket shelf.
I like LüSa Organics on facebook.
I like Lusa on Facebook
I like Clean on Facebook too.
Congrats, congrats! Many wishes for many more years of making us lovely customers soap!
I’m already a fan of Clean on FB. 🙂
I am already a fan of LuSa on GB. 🙂
Shared on Twitter!
Prize looks great.
I love your stuff & I can’t wait to read that Marta article. I so badly want to try making my own soap but am so scared. You are inspiring. 🙂
Oops! I meant Martha!
Congratulations! I’m curious about your products and would like to test Delight.
thank you for helping me keep life real…
I’m a fan of LuSa on FB! woohoo!
So glad to have shared it with you, Lori! Thanks for the best comment in 200+ on this post. Hugs from across the time zones, Rachel
Sweet! We might have met. Maybe I was your liaison. 🙂 ~ Rachel
Jennifer,
Blessings on the next journey! Welcome baby.
Susan,
So wonderful! Thank you for sharing! ~Rachel
Stacy,
Lovely. Thanks so much for sharing your story of how it changed you!
Aw, Heidi! Thank you so much.