The Rainbow Pack & Chat - Part One! | MO River Soap

[@lynaustin3484]

Oh Holly, it's hard to see the changes going on in the country and world - very discouraging. I'm sorry high costs effect you as a creator.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's getting tougher all the time isn't it?

[@jadegirl5150]

I love all your pack and chats but this one was very nice since we got to hear about how you became a soap maker! I love that you haven't changed your recipe... Please never change your recipe!!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@cliviascreations]

Thank you so much Holly. Lovely chat and great video. Love and blessing for your kindness. Will see you in part two!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Clivia!

[@girlswear]

Holly, thank you for coming back to make videos and soaps. I love your pack and chats, and your processes. Inflation and shrinkflation are everywhere, with economy trying to recover from pandemic to the wars which pushed a lot of the supply chain up. A lot of soapmakers have changed their recipe for cheaper oils and thank you for not compromising your recipe. It must be a bit of a shock coming back to the price increases and not as many sales as before. Smaller variety or edition might not a bad thing. I was considering taking up soapmaking, had my first child two weeks after lockdown - between covid and child there was a LOT of handwashing (similar reason to your story) and that habit kind of stuck. I had postnatal depression, watching soapmaking videos calms me! How I found your channel and I rewatched whilst you’re away. Played around with melt and pour but a handsy small child with lye? I’m not sure I’m ready to make that leap.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! My sales had been declining already so I guess it was foolish ultimately to come back. I do still panic that I will have to get a 'real' job. LOL I have tried just having a smaller line that I keep in stock but my customers seem to like the rotation more than having certain products readily available. It's just confusing. I have tried all sorts of different ways and none of them seem to just hit the nail on the head. I totally get the little hands thing. I had to make soap when my husband could fully watch kids and animals in another part of the house or take them outside, etc..

[@ikindred]

Excellent video! As a soap maker, I can relate to the slower sales. I have also adjusted my batch sizes and I only carry about 6 different varieties.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ingrid! I'm just so confused on that on my end. I keep thinking I just need to have my base products and try my best to keep them in stock...but they just sit there. I really just don't know how to proceed.

[@lisabc]

After catching up on the news and all the crap going on in the world today, your video is like a warm hug and a visit with a dear friend. Thanks Holly!

[@moriversoap]

Awe thank you!

[@christineansorge5519]

I’m so glad you’re back. I missed you.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Me too!

[@Sooz3112]

Oh, I'm getting Care Bears vibes with the first bar of soap. Wonderful design Holly and I love how thankful you are - for people's orders. I hope you're well and I hope Mr MO River Soap had a wonderful birthday x

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@FunKREations27]

Yay! You know I love you, Holly! I want the wax melts. I'll definitely order when you restock them. Big JOY hugs, Lady Kre ❤

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I am planning to remake the Rainbow Pear Bears. I am STILL waiting on my wax to come in.

[@charlotteq8460]

Holly, you're such a tonic!! Gosh, I can't believe how people question everything you do, even to the point of telling you that you sound sick!!! Who are these people, and what are they doing over here in our happy place??!!!! You are wonderful and amazing, and your products are incredible!!! xxx

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! Oh people do feel comfy sharing their feelings online.

[@LadyGecko]

So glad I saw this, I think I got the last jar of your Rainbow Scrub. Happy dance!

[@moriversoap]

Yay! Thank you so much!

[@BeckyColeman-jb2dc]

I have truly enjoyed watching the entire rainbow series of videos. Your pack and chat offers us the opportunity to learn about how to package and ship and it gives us a glimpse into your life. Thank you for sharing “You” with us.

[@moriversoap]

Thanks so much! I am glad that you enjoyed them!

[@joywilson8483]

Thank you Ms. Holly. I always enjoy your sharing with us!!!!!!!!!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you so much!

[@jaynegodwin3412]

Thank you Holly for this video, i so love the pack and chat video's. Love your confetti soap love all the colours in it and i love your rsinbow bears wax melts. It is so hard to keep a buisness going these days with the price of everything . Thank you for sharing 😊 xx

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It sure is. Just when we think we've experienced the worst of the price hikes, there they go again.

[@DawnShipley1977]

Please make a different soap with the pear scent... PLEASE!

[@moriversoap]

It's on my list. Thank you!

[@Sooz3112]

Thanks Holly, I'll watch this later on :) x

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@alisonbaker1963]

Lovely to have you back ❤

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!