I admit it! I am not a fan of spas and massage centers who push products on their customers. We as humans do not need “yet another product” to make us happy and well. But every now and then, I see the good things that independent people are giving to the world “out of their bare hands.” Working with our hands - a very honest and honorable way of work - needs to be valued more in our “fast food” culture.

Now in my office, while supplies last, I will be selling soaps handcrafted by Marcea Frasier in Northfield, MN. Marcea has recently begun her small business, Sunflower Body Care Products, and creates custom soaps, lotions, perfumes, and makeup. All of her products are handcrafted and organic, and contain no toxic chemicals or chemical dyes. I know Marcea through my work at Starwalkers in Northfield, MN, as she is a parent and volunteer with The Village Learning Community. I’m excited for her new venture, and for the joy she continues to put into her handcrafted creations.

Come in and admire and enjoy the subtle and clean scent of this “Blue Patchouli Soap” as Marcea describes it. The labels you see on the soaps above are made by printing onto recycled paper grocery bags! Both large (5-6 oz.) and smaller (3 oz.) bars are available now in my Uptown Minneapolis office!