Hotel Soap Bars Save Lives

Ever wonder what happens to all of those partially used mini soaps you leave behind at hotels when you travel? You probably don't. But if I told you they could be reborn into soaps that would save the lives of millions of children that would probably get you thinking.

CNN ran a great article yesterday featuring a wonderful non-profit called The Global Soap Project which has been able to re-purpose previously used hotel soaps into much needed bars of soap for families in impoverished areas like Haiti, Kenya, Swaziland and Uganda. Most of us are fortunate enough to have access to clean running water as well as the luxury of choosing our soaps based on their beauty or botanical benefits yet millions around the world cannot afford to buy basic soap for daily use or have access to water clean enough to bathe in. For them the soap they receive from The Global Soap Project is a life-saving gift.

Has GSP inspired you? If so you can visit this page on their site to find out how you can help. I'll be sure to do the same.

If you're a business owner reading this and you want to do a joint fundraiser for GSP let me know on LU's Facebook page and we can create something national together. There is strength in numbers ;)

Logan,

Soap Siren

Would your doctor pay for your wasted time?

What does your doctor give you when he/she's late?

I like CNN's take on this.  I especially love the moxie of a local Everett woman for sending her doc a bill (which he paid!). If you're kept waiting well past your appointment time then it's only fair to receive some measure of compensation for your time. After all if you value your time shouldn't your doctor?

Know a doctor that could use some of our amazing handmade soap to give away as tardy gifts? Let us know!

Just a small collection of Lather Unusual soaps