Great video Katie! You should try looking into the biodegradable peanuts from Uline. You get 12 cubic feet for, like $20 and they're not all styrofoam so they can literally be melted down in water. My customers really appreciate not having to throw out so much un-recycleable styrofoam. And they're pretty cool to watch them melt into nothing in the tub! :)
@alphadawgxx7 жыл бұрын
You just saved me a trip down the google hole, thank you!
@jjopan4 жыл бұрын
@Ria Wu no.
@tenacrewoodssoapsandsuch13358 жыл бұрын
Katie I do about the same but REFUSE to go to the post office. I just schedule a pickup during my regular mail delivery and it's free! I also live a ridiculous amount of time away from the closest post office. They have to come to my house every day anyway, so make use of that. They pick the packages up from my front porch and off they go. Saves time, saves gas, saves money.
@ashleyhester21397 жыл бұрын
OMG GENIUS
@OnePillKillz8 жыл бұрын
oh and all USPS boxes and mailers are free if you order on line they will deliver to your door :)
@radarluv33448 жыл бұрын
+Julie Diaz-Troyk this is probably the best information I have ever read on you tube.
@lmturmenne8 жыл бұрын
+Julie Diaz-Troyk That's what I do. And their small box is perfect for 1 or 6 soaps. You can't do better than "free".
@OnePillKillz8 жыл бұрын
(y)
@emptynestsud-dromehandmade69188 жыл бұрын
for the Priority Box or other types too
@desxmonique7 жыл бұрын
How long do it take to ship?
@risa06598 жыл бұрын
You are just too cute Katie! The joy and happiness is just spilling out through the screen! :-) I see another viewer has mentioned Uline for the peanuts, but have you looked into them for the boxes as well? My husband and I have our own business, and if we're not using either the USPS flat rate or regional boxes, we're using boxes purchased from Uline. Since they have several shipping facilities, there's bound to be one closer to you than the Georgia one our supplies come from.
@mybusiness15004 жыл бұрын
You are so kind you don’t hesitate to give others info about everything you do Thank You
@melissariddle736328 күн бұрын
This is the first video of yours I have watched. Super useful and I love your energy! Thank you!
@jeniajohnson8589 Жыл бұрын
Great advice !! Sense i do have almost 10 years soaping, etc... experience and am slowly steadily working on preparation to finally get my business started that will definitely come in handy! Thanks Dutchess!!
@lisalong1078 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thanks for sharing your tried and true techniques. And I might mention you are one of the cutest soap makers on the Tube. Xoxo
@sweetisrobottt8 жыл бұрын
I am extra excited for this video because my first Royalty Soaps order is on its way to me right now!! :D
@CorenaGaroutte8 жыл бұрын
Have you ever considered shredding paper for packing? I know your large family has got to go through a lot of paper trash that can be shredded in a shredder lol. Good job for your younger siblings lol. You can feel good about recycling at the same time lol
@TheMonsterHobo8 жыл бұрын
I completely forgot about the sale! I'm so glad I watched this so I could go grab up some of the lovely products that i've been wanting to get my hands on for quite some time. Looking forward to getting my package!
@ibelizgonzalez58448 жыл бұрын
im about to open my bussiness, been looking for info for month and everytime i look for a video i see your face you and queen soap are my role models. i hope i can open soon because i am the only income at home but i wanna thanks you gor all the videos they help me alot now i just need to improve my english 😂😂 so my bussines dont have any spelling mistakes. but again thanks alot
@midsouth6848 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was very helpful. I must admit that I was quite distracted by the stairs in the background that appear to go up to...nowhere. LOL
@juliehunter11688 жыл бұрын
+Kimeli Wade Yes! I was too! Like the stairs on "The Seven Year Itch" !! :)
@xxviciousbeautyxx8 жыл бұрын
Lol you can see the opening in the ceiling that goes to upstairs. Just kind of blends in.
@morewithmandy10505 жыл бұрын
I had to come see if anyone else noticed! I was so confused! Lol
@Hfgv2814 жыл бұрын
Lol SAME. I kept looking wondering wth? Lol
@dsam33224 жыл бұрын
Saaame. I was so confused 😂😂💀
@kaitlyndenison63338 жыл бұрын
omg I love you fir showing the scotty stuffers! I just ordered some and am so excited! Thank you so much for sharing :)
@sharonjbrace8 жыл бұрын
u look so happy..congratulations on your wedding and thanks for such a lovely video
@handworks20248 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the links to the boxes. I was looking for a small white one! 😋 Congrats on your upcoming wedding!
@AriTheDinoMomma8 жыл бұрын
Hey Katie! You are just a joy to watch, and I love how sweet and quirky you are. You're whimsical and crafty and nerdy and BEAUTIFUL! I'm artsy and crafty too but I've never really pursued it. Watching your videos have inspired me to try my own at soap making and more! I was wondering if I could get in touch with you so I could get some pointers.
@KatNaturalBeauty7 жыл бұрын
Katie you are awesome!!!! Very informative and super excited starting my business. The only thing I'm having trouble with is ladnleingy products.
@DennisKyng7 жыл бұрын
I noticed that for the 8.4oz you put 8oz. You've never had an issue with postage not covering weight? I would have put 8.5oz or 9oz just to be safe 😦
@designerfrogsoaps8 жыл бұрын
I'm in Cut and Shoot, Texas and have my packages picked up at my door. LOL Thank you so much for the information about boxes...actually, thank you for EVERYTHING that you share! I love your channel so much!
@designerfrogsoaps8 жыл бұрын
Forgot to say that when I saw your business card I got nerdy excited because I had stashed one of them..jumped up and said to myself, "see? I still have mine." *sigh* The things that thrill me. @@
@benchkey7 жыл бұрын
When running low on packing materials, I advertise in the WANTED section of CRAIGSLIST. Usually get huge bags of the stuff for FREE. Well worth the drive of say 1/2 hour to pick them up. Now that I have been doing this for over a year, I just call the business and ask if they have any I can pick up. They often save them just for me and are happy not to put them into the trash bin.
@alyssatorres58978 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I'm a candle maker and was always curious on options did shipping and this was super helpful! You are awesome and I'm so happy for you!! 😁💜👍🏼
@gabbipuentes82498 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your videos because no matter what you're talking about and/or doing, you always add a dash or 5 of quirkiness lol happy soapinh, katie!
@kirstendreiling10788 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this! You have saved me a TON of money on shipping labels. I don't know why I didn't think of just using printer paper, but that is why we have you! Blessings to you!
@skayc18 жыл бұрын
You just got another order :) congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
@shanmareewalker78368 жыл бұрын
Doh!! I soo wanted a soap video. I'm suffering withdrawals.
@spaghettiplease6 жыл бұрын
These are so helpful! I just opened my own etsy shop and you are helping SO MUCH!
@margaretmelendez68618 жыл бұрын
Great information and love all of your videos!
@nanci0013 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm happy you have made this video, I'm ready to order my boxes and I was looking into checking the price to ship the 5x5x5 box and it tells me its to small of a box. what an I doing wrong. :)
@melissarmt73308 жыл бұрын
I've watched so many of your videos and because of them, I have learned how to make my own soap. I have eczema. I would love to make soap as pretty as yours but that doesn't seem to be in my skill set. What is in my skill set is paying for things. So, I'd like to know, how do I order unscented soaps from you which are as pretty as the scented soaps? Congratulations on your impending nuptials and good fortune. Love and light to you and yours!
@qmriis4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried pine tar?
@suziephillips23208 жыл бұрын
How do you keep the soaps from melting? I live in Florida and it will be close to 90 degrees from now until October. Is there a special trick to keeping it from melting. Taking into consideration that the post office or UPS will deliver during early afternoon and the person might not get home from work for 2-4 hours after it arrives.
@WendyPowellClarinet8 жыл бұрын
She does cold process soaps, not glycerin, so the soaps do not melt...
@annieajibola42468 жыл бұрын
Very informative, easy and helpful.👍
@cortez71647 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate these videos.
@GabbyBonbom8 жыл бұрын
do you just have stairs that don't go anywhere?
@alliknowCF8 жыл бұрын
if you look at the video of her cottage you'll see that they do lead upstairs
@jjopan4 жыл бұрын
worry about your own house, gabby.
@om-biancecandles1658 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Do you or are you able to purchase insurance or tracking for you packages?
@kimsartin47464 жыл бұрын
Royal soaps : you can use peanutes Emma : i am a good fan
@SilverPhoenix-PlazmaMoon3 жыл бұрын
Thank. You You're very encouraging and helpful.
@YesImBudgeting8 жыл бұрын
Great video... I need that information..lol... how do you send ur soaps thru the mail when it's going to a hot climate area? Once again TFS
@seaessentialssoapcompany21718 жыл бұрын
this video was so informative! And I'm almost positive one of those packages was mine c:
@kutenesskase7 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THIS VID GIRL!
@ashleymoore97098 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Video. All of your work is amazing. Thanks for all of your help.. Can i ask where you get your boxes;:)
@alimary38684 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video of all the equipment you use and where you bought it like plastic containers, jugs etc. Maybe you have already done a video on this, if you have let me know :)
@qmriis4 жыл бұрын
1) Use pirate ship. It can import from etsy and it's cheaper. 2) Schedule free USPS next day pickup. You can do it right from pirateship. 3) Adhesive labels are dirty cheap.
@picklerific7 жыл бұрын
Do I need to include a printed packing slip? I was thinking of writing it on some cute stationary instead.
@markalmazo69638 жыл бұрын
can you use any size box? or do you use the envelope in the post office idk plz help
@shannizzle227 жыл бұрын
hi :) do you have a video showing you make perfume oil??? :) :) :) love from new Zealand ❤❤
@Truecrimequeen688 жыл бұрын
Great information.
@StephanieEva7 жыл бұрын
"Katie you simpleton.... how do you know who's who in the zoo" hahahaha!!! Thanks for the laugh and the information on shipping processes! Very informative and enjoyable to watch
@Mumsy_Soap8 жыл бұрын
wow.great info. thanks for sharing
@bonnenaturel66888 жыл бұрын
How long do you let your cold-processed soap cure before you shrink wrap?
@CorenaGaroutte8 жыл бұрын
You are just to darn adorable. You are just beaming with emotions. Good lucky in marriage and everything you do in life.
@natarecreations19908 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this informative video!
@emptynestsud-dromehandmade69188 жыл бұрын
How do you ship each what is the most cost effective way. I know you said Post Office and obviously Priority Box is Priority. But what does your average 5x4x2 box cost to ship and what type of shipping.
@Chafalota8 жыл бұрын
Ok, when someone puts an order on your site it automatically charges shipping. So, when you send them the package how do you know if you charged them the correct shipping ?
@MissLoriAAnne8 жыл бұрын
+Grace B in Canada I can go on the Canada post website and calculate the shipping. Measure the length by width of box I weigh it in my scale that you use for soap making and it calculates. Once you've done it a few times you'll just know
@MissLoriAAnne8 жыл бұрын
***** sorry I've been busy this week. I figure out on the website what the shopping of the box is and it's pretty accurate I've done it so many times I just kind of know. You calculate the box on the website and then you add that to your order order plus shipping equals what they owe you. Or send it out cod they pay on the other end.
@leanneingham23896 жыл бұрын
Congrats katie
@YesImBudgeting8 жыл бұрын
Another question I just remembered to post ..lol.. :)... where do u get ur labels with the soap ingredients?? CONGRATULATIONS ON UR NEW MARRIAGE
@karentucker94454 жыл бұрын
Good idea i have to keep this in mine
@komodoizzy6 жыл бұрын
Where do those stairs lead to?
@moonbeamvanzant8 жыл бұрын
your video helped me sooo much!!! thank you! thank you!! thank you!!!! your awesome!!
@GreenEnvyDesigns8 жыл бұрын
Oh poor you! My packages fit through the door and that postbox is on the corner of my street. Like 1 min away. And for bigger packages i have to bike a whole 5 min! ;)
@sunshinejanice308 жыл бұрын
posy office is the best you think? I'm looking into shipping and not sure which one is the best....between post office..ups...fedex
@SuziSpooks8 жыл бұрын
Great video 😊
@rollingthunder45994 жыл бұрын
I like super white. 😊
@somepeoplearewild4 жыл бұрын
I know the video is super old but I have a question. Can you ship melt n pour soaps without any special shipping or packaging? It’s summer and I don’t want them to melt but my friends want some
@kwdawkins64878 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the engagement ! But you need to get this wedding and moving over with , so you can get back to making soap ! LOL ;-) Love the videos and your products, keep up the good work !
@06consuelo8 жыл бұрын
really helpful thanks😉
@daniaolivapena91238 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! Congratulation's ! Your going to be such a wonderful wife and mom . Your such an awesome woman already . Very proud of you :)
@jasminealh71186 жыл бұрын
How do you layout your printing labels? (If that makes any sense)
@creeksidenaturalsoapssuds64798 жыл бұрын
Katie I am putting together a sampler box do you think the Scotty box would work ? Yes you heard right it is happening lol. I plan to mail in white PO mailer flat rate will it work? Thoughts I was ordering from Uline ? Thank Dutchessof wedding land
@creeksidenaturalsoapssuds64798 жыл бұрын
Ok I just went to link answered it! Hugs
@pattikemp-gettmann96468 жыл бұрын
Very Helpful. Thank You So Much
@OnePillKillz8 жыл бұрын
you can go on line and have usps pick up for you..also Paypal.com/shipnow is awsum and easy and cheap to ship as well. yup i do alot of shipping for along time..lol I also reuse all my peanuts and bubble wrap, I feel like a addict and get excited when i get boxes full. I have 100 gal bags saved up..I hate to have to buy that stuff, especially when you ship daily it gets expensive (y)
@monaquintero298 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you
@bananasloveoftravel31774 жыл бұрын
How would you ship your melt and pour soap with out it melting
@CarlosBarksdale6 жыл бұрын
Hey! So how do you charge your customers for shipping if you weigh the final box after they've already paid online?
@hollyboyce54638 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure if anyone else has posted this but you can have USPS come and pick up your shipments at your door so you don't have to drive 25 min away.
@lauralewis12978 жыл бұрын
I know this video is a little older but, thought I would mention you can schedule a pick up on usps website so you dont have to drive so far to the post office :)
@Asmrkiwiii4 жыл бұрын
Do you need shipping lable?
@Lynnspage812 жыл бұрын
Hope you are letting the mailman take packages now. I use pirateship
@morelikesisters32408 жыл бұрын
How do I send you mail ? ❤️❤️
@xxviciousbeautyxx8 жыл бұрын
I have no idea how you fit that one box into the usps padded mailer...it looks too long and too thick. I can barely fit any kind of box in them.
@suziephillips23208 жыл бұрын
Oh. Anyone know how to ship melt & pour in the summer months??
@PhezterGamingChannel8 жыл бұрын
Seen some charge a $1 extra during the Summer in Hot Spots and Pack an Ice Pack... Like the ones from Walmart or Dollar Tree.
@suziephillips23208 жыл бұрын
+Phezter Gaming I actually just shipped a bunch of m & p soap out. The soap I wrapped in plastic baggies and then I used papertowels around them. Worked great!
@shakitaharper92234 жыл бұрын
Should melt and pour soaps be ok in the mail?
@tiffany70234 жыл бұрын
It should be okay if it's at least a 6 oz. bar. And it should be wrapped/packaged so it doesn't sweat.
@Rhaealys8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hannahludwig97768 жыл бұрын
Love it
@stasikirk8 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos. I ordered some soap and lotion from you and I was SUPER excited to receive my package. Awesome awesome!!! I loved everything. Congratulations on your engagement.
@cheyennecanfield8 жыл бұрын
Does the post office ever get mad at you for rounding down on the shipping weight? I have to round up to the nearest oz or USPS gets grumpy! :-/
@ladyrenaethomasjames8 жыл бұрын
This helped a great deal Thank you
@emotionzdepress6 жыл бұрын
Hey all I’m gonna be shipping hoodies soon. And I’m confused on shipping like a lot. I was gonna get a business account that bills you at the end of the month but I don’t truly understand shipping at all. If you guys have info could you help?
@misshitokiri8 жыл бұрын
If I get a flimsy package, I just cut up an old cardboard box and put that inside the flimsy box to make it a lot stronger.
@marilulara57228 жыл бұрын
Hello. Thank you for your tips. I wanted to ask you. I want to start selling on Etsy. Do I need to register my business? I currently sell only to people I know, but want to grow my business on Etsy.
@autsollami75988 жыл бұрын
Me again,where does that staircase lead to?
@WendyPowellClarinet8 жыл бұрын
She has a video on her channel where she gave a tour of the new cottage...
@xxviciousbeautyxx8 жыл бұрын
Upstairs?
@ashleyc72874 жыл бұрын
I'm confused because theres stairs that lead to a roof and if you walked up there the fan would chop off your head.
@tiffany70234 жыл бұрын
There's a loft up there.
@amberdel80054 жыл бұрын
How much do the shipping cost?
@LizzyMarieTina8 жыл бұрын
You have a stairway to nowhere. I like it. :)
@littlemissmakeup0757 жыл бұрын
nope goes upstairs but cant really tell look at her walk round video
@smplyjenn6 жыл бұрын
LizzyMarieTina the stairs opening is visible. Railings are missing. Quite the illusion eh!