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Mother’s Day is the perfect time to give a gift that feels as special as she is.If you’re wondering which soap scent would be the best fit, we’ve put together a little guide to help you choose! For Moms Who Love Flowers:For those who adore fresh blooms, gardens, and a soft, classic touch. Plumeria (Sea Salt Soap) Grapefruit & Rose (Sea Salt Soap) Orange Blossom (Sea Salt Soap) Water Lily (Seasonal Sea Salt Soap) Lilac (Seasonal Sea Salt Soap) Maui Lavender (Classic Soap)     For Beach-Loving Moms:For the ocean lovers who find peace in salty breezes and coastal days....

Inspiration for our scents and recipes come mainly from our experiences. If you'd like to learn where The Garden Collection originated, we've written a piece for our journal!

Kopa xx

Another month slipped by, and it's been ages since I last shared any news. I know I've been quiet, but we are doing well. I'm living slow; our shop's still on hold, but I'm hoping to be producing soaps again in the fall and transitioning to a seasonal company.  So no promises, but stay tuned for updates. Thank you so much for all of your thoughtful messages.  It's been a tug-of-war game on these pages during the past few months, pouring my heart out at one writing session, then scrapping everything I had written at the next. So, at last,...

Jenny's recipe for a savory heirloom tomato galette with basil and garlic, with a homemade crust.

  Why is Soap a Superpower Right Now?   -'At the molecular level, soap breaks things apart. At the level of society, it helps hold everything together.' -Feris Jabr I love this diagram by Jonathan Corum and Ferris Jabr from a New York Times article, written by Feris Jabr, entitled, 'Why Soap Works.'   If you want the short story, read this. If you want the long story, scroll down a bit. If you prefer a super-condensed version, read my Instagram @kopakauai, it's drawn in a diagram.   The Short Story  Soap, Hand-washing, and the Coronavirus -  The key to what makes soap...