Since becoming a mother, I have a whole new appreciation for quiet moments to myself. They are extremely rare, to say the least, and I know that they will become even more rare as Darah grows and learns how to follow me all over the house! I have always enjoyed shower time because it just feels good to get clean, and I also tend to keep a supply of nice smelling shampoos and soaps on hand to either rev me up in the morning or help me wind down at the end of the day.
My next featured Memphis in May business is Mocha’s Handmade Soaps, and this is yet another company that I’m so glad to have found and to now share with you. Vikki, the woman behind the company, makes a wonderful variety of cold and hot process soaps made with ingredients you can pronounce, and even has a nice selection of vegan soaps for sale. Vikki has been making soap and perfecting her craft for 3 years now. She loves being able to create something new and original that will bring people joy and also promote healthy skin, especially as we age (a fact I’m becoming all-too-aware of now that 30 is just a few months away!). I really enjoyed learning that Vikki makes all of her soaps by hand and cures them for 3 to 6 weeks. Furthermore, her soaps are detergent-free, which is not the case for the vast majority of soaps that you find in the stores.
The soaps I have sampled from this shop smell heavenly, lather beautifully, and help provide a peaceful space just for me when I step into the shower. I was so excited to read about the ingredients that are used in her soaps: “Saponified oils of Olive, Soybean, Palm Kernel, Coconut, Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Palm, Sunflower, Avocado, Sweet Almond, Fragrance, Goats Milk, Vitamin E and other skin-loving oils and butters. Herbs and grains are also added to some recipes for a natural, gentle exfoliation. Some soaps are colored with natural oxides from the earth, ultramarines, & micas.” I recognized every single thing! I had the opportunity to try a cold process soap, and I was so impressed with how silky smooth (but not greasy!) I felt after using it. The bar also produced a great lather, so I can tell that one bar is going to last a good long while! I also had the opportunity to try the Hollywood Pink soap (Vikki’s version of an Avon scent). This was not a scent that I was familiar with before, but let me tell you, the first time I used it I just kept sniffing it again and again! It is light, but warm. I loved it! Finally, I tried the Peppermint Soap with Goat’s Milk. This is definitely going to be my go-to soap in the morning when I need some help waking up. It smells so refreshing and I feel nice and clean after using it!
I asked Vikki to share what she loves most about our great city. Her answers: the weather and the BBQ. May must just be the best month ever to her, then! 🙂 I’m sure she’s still making time to fill orders in between playing outside and eating some of the world’s best BBQ, though!
Vikki takes great pride in her work and stands behind every product she makes. If you can’t decide which soap to try first, though, she did say that if she had to choose 3 favorites, she would suggest Love Spell, Black Raspberry Vanilla and Baby Grace Philosophy. I say that you can’t go wrong if you go with the artist’s recommendation! If you have a particular kind of scent in mind and wish you could have it in a soap form, convo Vikki…the odds are decent that she can make it for you, which is really cool! Also, Vikki gives free samples with each purchase, so what are you waiting for?! Her bars of soap start at just $4.00.
EDIT: Giveaway CLOSED
Win it!: Here’s your chance to bring Mocha’s Homemade Soaps (and a little bit of Memphis) into your home! Vikki is giving one lucky Stuff Parents Need reader a cold or hot process soap of your choice from the ones she has listed on her site. Nice! The contest will run until May 18th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States.
Mandatory Entry:
Tell me which bar of cold process soap or hot process soap you would like to win (and choose wisely, as you will get this pick if you are the winner!)
Additional Entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog via RSS, email or Google friend connect (only one extra entry, even if you subscribe more than one way)
2. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter (leave your Twitter ID)
3. Add Mocha’s Homemade Soaps to your Etsy favorites
4. Tell me one scent you would like to see Vikki offer in her shop
5. If you left a Memphis in May comment on this post before May 2nd, leave a comment for an extra entry
Disclosure: I received product samples to facilitate my review. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Mocha says
I really appreciate all of your comments on my soaps. I've also written down a few ideas for scents that you have presented. There will be a few more soaps posted in the next couple weeks that I'm sure some of you would love.
lilyk says
I added Mocha's Homemade Soaps to my Etsy favorites.
lilyk says
I would love to see a lilac scent offered.
lilyk says
I subscribed by email.
lilyk says
I love the Citrus Splash soap!
Donna says
I follow on twitter.(donnak4)
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Donna says
I follow on google friend connect.
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Donna says
I would like the Exotic Rose 5 to 6 oz Huge Bar Soap.
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trixx says
I would love to see a Lemon Verbena soap!
trixx says
I subscribe via email.
trixx says
I'd love to try the Handmade Peppermint Soap, sounds refreshing!
Tricia316 says
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I follow you on Twitter – TriciaInRaleigh
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Tricia316 says
I'd like to see her do something that smelled like Christmas trees! I love evergreen pine scented things!
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Tricia316 says
I'd love to win the Ocean Pacific handmade soap!
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Bakersdozen says
Email subscriber. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
Bakersdozen says
I would pick the Deeply in Love Spell soap. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com
Betty C says
I would like to see more sandalwood scented items.
Betty C says
I follow on Twitter as willitara.
Betty C says
I follow with google friend connect.
Betty C says
I would like the Nature's Kiss Handmade Soap 5 to 6 oz Huge Bar. It has sandalwood and that is one of my favorite scents.
Gianna says
Cotton Candy Fragranced Soap 6 oz Bar
Becky says
I like the Ocean Pacific…
tina reynolds says
i follow on gfc
tina reynolds says
I would pick Mocha's Cherry Almond Handmade CP Soap thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Charlene says
Follower on GFC
Charlene says
I would choose the Cotton Candy Fragranced Soap Bar.
Lauren says
I would like to see her offer more vanilla scented soaps!
Lauren says
I added her shop to my favorites (delectabledesserts)
Lauren says
I'm following on twitter – @justaddlauren
Lauren says
I would like to win Mocha's Cherry Almond Handmade CP Soap!
dvice says
I like the Lavender and Oats Handmade Vegan Soap
FDP 4 Life says
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FDP 4 Life says
added to favorites on etsy susansmoaks
FDP 4 Life says
i would choose the Nature's Kiss Handmade Soap 5 to 6 oz Huge Bar
Breanne says
I follow on GFC
Breanne says
I'd like the Nature's Kiss soap
susan says
Handmade Peppermint Soap with Goats Milk would be great to try!
susan1215 says
I'd love to see a Honeysuckle Jasmine scent
susan1215 says
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susan1215 says
Exotic Rose
purango says
I would choose the Deeply In Love Spell. garrettsambo@aol.com
Julie says
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Julie says
Mocha's Peach Palmola Homemade Soap H
is my choice
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Valancia says
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Valancia says
I'd like to have the Tahitian Vanilla 4 to 5 oz Bar soap.
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Nancy says
A scent I'd like to see her add to the items in the shop: Clean Cotton/ Clean Linen scent.
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Nancy says
I am an e-mail subscriber.
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Nancy says
I follow via Google Friend: allibrary.
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Nancy says
If I won, I'd select the Handmade Peppermint Soap with Goats Milk – Huge Bar 5 to 6 Ounces. Peppermint is so uplifting as a scent!
Nancy
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Tylerpants says
Added Mocha's Homemade Soaps to my Etsy favorites (mexyplex). tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Tylerpants says
I would love to see a raspberry scented soap! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Tylerpants says
I'm an email subscriber. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Tylerpants says
The Handmade Peppermint Soap with Goats Milk sounds great! tylerpants(at)gmail.com
Carolsue says
I added her to my Etsy Favorites — cezovski
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Carolsue says
I would like to see Oatmeal scented
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Carolsue says
I follow you on Twitter @cezovski
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Carolsue says
I would like the Tahitian Vanilla 4 to 5 oz Bar
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vegan4life says
lavender and oats vegan soap ty.
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Jenna Wood says
I follow on Twitter-pyrodamsel
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Jenna Wood says
I'd love to try the Peppermint with Goat's milk!
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Heather says
How about offering something with coconut? Love that smell!
Heather says
I follow on twitter – choochoo428
Heather says
I want the Cherry Almond Handmade CP Soap. Love both of those smells. Yum!
Shellie says
A cool scent to make would be root beer.
Shellie says
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Shellie says
Added Mocha's Handmade Soaps to my Etsy faves
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Following you on Twitter
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Shellie says
I'm all for the Cotton Candy scented soap!
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annemarie562000 says
I would love to see an Almond scented soap!
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annemarie562000 says
I subscribe via email.
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annemarie562000 says
I would love to try the Noxzema Like Eucalyptus and Peppermint Hot Process Soap!
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Anonymous says
I would like to try the Citrus Splash Scented Handmade Soap–Vegan Hot Process.
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Christina says
Christina – xristya@rock.com – I'd like to see a Pomegranate scented soap (don't know how hard that is to do with soaps, but I love that scent!).
Christina says
Christina – xristya@rock.com – I love the Ocean Pacific Homemade Soap! The soaps look wonderful!
Drama queens mum (Kimberly) says
I would love to see a cinnamon scented soap. I love Memphis in May. I went 2 or 3x. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
Drama queens mum (Kimberly) says
I follow you on Twitter. (dramaqueensmum)
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Subscribed by e mail. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
Drama queens mum (Kimberly) says
Brownie madness sounds awesome. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
Kimberly says
I heart on etsy (kirbycolby) Thank you!
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Kimberly says
I would like to see Vikki make a variation of the chocolate soap with exfoliants in it. Some kind of nut would be lovely so it would be like a turtle flavor.
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Kimberly says
I follow you on twitter @Aerated
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Kimberly says
I'm a google follower.
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Kimberly says
I'd pick the deeply in love spell.
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clynsg says
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clynsg says
I would like to see lilac scent offered.
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clynsg says
I would pick the Ocean Pacific bar.
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Cheryl (Tx_Sweetie) says
following on twitter @Tx_Sweetie
Cheryl (Tx_Sweetie) says
I'd choose the Blueberry Scented HP Goats Milk 6 to 7 oz bar
demmi says
Lavender and Oats Handmade Vegan Soap
chlorinebrain says
I would pick the Coconut Lime Handmade Soap 5 to 6 oz Bar
Jessica says
I follow you on twitter (@jjak2003)
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Jessica says
I subscribe via e-mail
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Jessica says
I would choose the Cotton Candy cold process soap
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terri142 says
I follow you on twitter.(terri142)
terri142 says
I subscribe to your blog via google friend connect.
terri142 says
I subscribe to your blog via email.
terri142 says
I would choose the Mocha's Cherry Almond Handmade CP Soap!
Benita says
I'd like to see Vikki offer Mango Kiwi Pomegranate Soap.
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Benita says
GFC Follower.
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Benita says
I'd like the Blueberry Scented HP Goat's Milk Soap.
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Karen says
I think I want the Deeply in Love Spell 4 to 5 oz bar Soap CP
Renee says
In honor of beach weather, I think a pineapple scent or a coconut scent would be lovely.
Renee says
Memphis in May bonus entry!
Renee says
email subscriber
Renee says
Yum–Brownie Madness Bar Soap would be my pick!
Smooshy says
i want the lavender and oats handmade vegan soap!
The Taylor Household says
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The Taylor Household says
exotic rose….so sweet
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bison61 says
I picked the Lemon and Oats Hot Processed Soap
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Nicole C. says
I follow on gfc.
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Nicole C. says
I would like the Blueberry Scented HP.
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Donna says
I subscribe
Donna says
I would like Citrus Splash
Anonymous says
The Lemon and oats soap is the best for me. gcgranny72@hotmail.com
Crystal Arcand (3Stairs) says
The Vanilla Bean Homemade Soap Excellent Exfoliant 5 oz Bar is my pick, hands down!
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Danica D. says
I would choose the Vanilla Bean Homemade Soap!
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Marci J says
Love to try the Mocha's Cherry Almond Handmade CP Soap
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llinda29 says
I like Ocean Pacific Homemade Soap 5 to 6 oz Bars HUGE
Erinn says
I left a Memphis in May comment.
Erinn says
I would like to see Vikki offer a lilac scent.
Erinn says
I added Mocha's to my Etsy favorites.
Erinn says
I am a subscriber.
Erinn says
I would like to try Coconut Lime.
sweepmom says
I would like the Handmade Soap 5 to 6 oz Bar Passion Sage and Chamomile.
debbie says
I left a comment on the may 2 post.
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debbie says
I would like to see either lavender scent in the shop.
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debbie says
I am a email subscriber.
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debbie says
I would pick the cherry almond handmade soap.
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Mamushi Love says
I'd like to see an Orange Creamsicle soap.
Mamushi Love says
I'd choose the Cotton Candy soap.
Tabathia says
entered reusable bag
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Tabathia says
twitter follower (chelleb36)
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Tabathia says
email subscriber
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Tabathia says
I'd like the brownie madness bar soap
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Anonymous says
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Anonymous says
I'd love to see a pomegranate sammiejanL40@aol.com
Anonymous says
I'd choose the vanilla bean. sammiejanL40@aol.com
Rebecca Graham says
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Rebecca Graham says
I like the handmade peppermint soap.
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Marci says
Would like Brownie Madness soap!
Marci says
I follow you on twitter. If I win, will give you my twitter ID 🙂
Marci says
added her to my Etsy favs!
Marci says
I get your emails! <3
One Love Mama says
I wish she had a vanilla scented soap
One Love Mama says
Following your blog
One Love Mama says
Fruit Fantasy!
Snowflake07 says
I'd like a Pumpkin Pie scent. 🙂
Snowflake07 says
added Mocha's Homemade Soaps to my Etsy faves (I'm ColorBomb on Etsy)
Snowflake07 says
following on twitter as SnowflakeDay
Snowflake07 says
google friend follower
Snowflake07 says
I would pick the Hot Process Handmade Peppermint Soap with Goats Milk.