My personal journey

A weekly look behind the scenes at Brushwood Corners — the real life, real messes, small victories, long days, and honest reflections that shape my world as a single mom and small-batch maker. These journal posts are where I share the heart behind the work: the moments that stretch me, the stories that keep me going, and the life that fills the space between the soap studio and home. If you love authenticity, real talk, and the human side of handmade, this is the place to settle in.

Behind the Heart of Brushwood Corners: Learning to See the Light Again

There are seasons in life where you don’t even realize how dim things have become until something shifts — quietly, unexpectedly — and you notice light again. It has been a while since I’ve written from this place. Not because there wasn’t anything to say, but because sometimes life hits in ways you don’t expect, and the weight of it all settles in deeper than you realize. I truly believed certain things would take a turn and ease the mental turmoil I was carrying… and instea

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Jan 112 min read

A Real Week Behind the Heart of Brushwood Corners

(Nov 16th–26th) Every time I sit down to write one of these Behind-the-Heart posts, I hope this will finally be the week that’s uplifting — the kind with a clean storyline, something light, something that feels like a break. I imagine I’ll be sharing wins, not war stories. Progress, not pressure. A stretch of days where everything finally smooths out. And yet, here I am again telling the truth about the season I’m in — not falling apart, not “boohoo,” just… life. This week’s

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Nov 26, 20255 min read

Behind the Heart of Brushwood Corners: The Week That Tried (and Taught) Me — Small Business, Motherhood & Making Soap with Heart

“Some weeks feel like a balancing act between dreams and exhaustion — but even on the messy days, I keep showing up.” Balancing Life, Business, and Handmade Soap at Brushwood Corners This week has been a mix of ups, downs, and everything in between. There were moments I felt proud, moments I felt completely behind, and a few where I wondered if I was doing any of this right at all. Running a small business while juggling motherhood isn’t for the faint of heart. Between early

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Nov 9, 20255 min read

Behind the Heart of Brushwood Corners: A Week That Wouldn’t Quit

“Some weeks take everything you’ve got, and somehow you still keep showing up.” Sun-Up to Sun-Down This week was a long one — the kind that starts before sunrise and doesn’t quit until you’re staring at the clock wondering when you last sat down. Most of my days were spent getting ready for Saturday’s craft show — wrapping, labeling, stacking, checking my lists, and then checking them again. The kind of week that smells like tallow and coffee and feels like living proof that

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Nov 3, 20254 min read

Behind the Heart: Brushwood Corners personal journey

A Week That Tested My Heart and My Hands This week isn’t about the highlight reel. It’s not about pretty photos or perfectly labeled bars — it’s about the truth behind them. The kind of truth that sits heavy on your chest while you’re sitting at your table, surrounded by chaos and coffee cups, doing your best to hold it all together. It’s been a long, emotional week. Between labeling bars, printing labels, tying bows, and staging for the show, I’ve felt every ounce of exhaust

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Oct 28, 20254 min read

The Beginning of Brushwood Corners

From heartbreak and loss to purpose and creation — Brushwood Corners grew from the dirt into a small business rooted in tradition, crafting handmade soaps that nurture both skin and spirit.

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Oct 19, 20253 min read