WHAT'S COMING IN 2026: A YEAR OF MAGICKAL SOAP INSPIRED BY SEASONS, RUNES, AND THE MOON!

2026 is shaping up to be a year of intention, ritual, and small-batch magick.

I’m excited to share what I’ve been quietly planning behind the scenes: a full year of handcrafted soap releases inspired by ancient cycles, symbols, and plant wisdom. Each collection is designed to help you mark time more intentionally, whether that’s with the turning of the seasons, the rhythm of the moon, or the quiet power of sacred symbols.

Every soap will be made in limited batches, with care given not just to ingredients, but to story, symbolism, and purpose.

Here’s what awaits in 2026.

The Wheel of the Year Soap Collection
Rune Soaps: Ancient Symbols, Modern Ritual
Moon Phase Soaps
Herbal Lore & Plant Wisdom

AND MORE...

WHEEL OF THE YEAR SOAP COLLECTION

The Wheel of the Year honors the seasonal festivals that mark the natural flow of time: birth, growth, harvest, rest, and renewal. These soaps are designed to be released around each sabbat, aligning scent, color, and intention with the energy of the season.

Each sabbat release will come with a small, themed charm as part of the packaging. By the end of the year, customers will have collected eight charms, each corresponding to one of the seasonal festivals. These charms can be:

• Worn as part of a personal charm bracelet

• Used in your own rituals

• Displayed as decorative keepsakes

The charms turn the Wheel of the Year soaps into an interactive, collectible experience, encouraging reflection on the seasons while offering a tangible piece of magick to carry forward.

Expect soaps inspired by:

• Yule

• Imbolc

• Ostara

• Beltane

• Litha

• Lammas

• Mabon

• Samhain

Each release will reflect the season’s themes through fragrance choices, color palettes, and ritual storytelling. The charms add an extra layer of engagement, allowing the collection to become a personal, meaningful ritual by the end of the year.

RUNE SOAPS: ANCIENT SYMBOLS, MODERN RITUAL

Throughout 2026, I’ll be releasing individual rune soaps - one rune at a time, in small, intentional batches.

Each rune soap will center on a single symbol from the Elder Futhark, paired with thoughtful ingredient choices and a simple rune card. The card includes the rune’s name, a brief explanation of its traditional meaning, and space for open or personal interpretation.

These are not mass-produced sets. Each rune release will stand on its own, allowing time to sit with the symbol and let its meaning unfold naturally before the next rune arrives. This slower approach invites reflection rather than rushing through the entire alphabet.

MOON PHASE SOAPS

The moon shapes tides, sleep, emotions, and cycles—and it deserves its own place in daily ritual.

The Moon Phase soap collection will honor:

• New Moon - beginnings and setting intentions

• Waxing Moon - growth and momentum

• Full Moon - release, clarity, and illumination

• Waning Moon - letting go and reflection

• Dark Moon - rest, inner reflection, and quiet renewal

Each soap will be designed to reflect the energetic qualities of its phase, whether that’s initiating new intentions, letting go of what no longer serves you, or embracing stillness. These soaps are perfect for evening routines, intention-setting baths, or simply bringing a sense of rhythm back into everyday life.

HERBAL LORE & PLANT WISDOM

Woven throughout 2026 will be herbal lore soaps, made entirely with essential oils, and herbs from my own garden. Each bar celebrates plants with long histories of use in folk traditions, seasonal remedies, and symbolic magick.

These soaps will bring you more than scent, they’re a chance to experience the stories, traditional uses, and folklore of each herb through a slow, story-driven approach to soapmaking.

Expect each release to highlight:

• Traditional plant associations rooted in folk wisdom

• Botanical textures and infusions directly from my garden

• A narrative-driven experience that invites reflection and ritual

Herbal lore soaps may appear alongside seasonal or lunar releases, or arrive as special limited editions when the timing feels just right.

2026 isn’t about rushing or collecting everything at once. It’s about choosing what resonates, using it with intention, and letting simple daily rituals carry meaning again.

I can’t wait to share each release with you as the year unfolds. Thank you for being part of this journey -  and for supporting small-batch, thoughtfully made creations.

A truly magickal 2026 awaits. 

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UNVEIL THE MAGICK: 2026 SMALL BATCH SOAP COLLECTIONS COMING SOON!

Circle of Enchantment: Wheel of the Year Soap Collection

Celebrate the seasons with 8 handcrafted soaps, each coming with a charm and unique seasonal artwork. Collect them all through the year to create your own magickal wheel of the year bracelet. Small batch, limited supply - these fly fast!

Ancient Marks: Rune Soap Collection

Ancient runes meet modern magick! Each soap is stamped with a single rune and crafted with scents and colors that reflect its energy. Perfect for intention-setting, protection, or just adding a little everyday magick.

Lunar Secrets: Moon Phase Soap Collection

Five soaps inspired by the lunar cycle - New, Waxing, Full, Waning, and Dark Moon. Align your rituals, set intentions, and soak in lunar energy with every bath.

Botanical Magick: Herbal Lore Soap Collection

Step into a world of herbal magick! Each soap is infused with herbs chosen for their scent and ancient wisdom.

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THE SOAP PIXIE IS HEADED TO THE NORTHFIELD RIVERWALK WINTER MARKET & WINTER WALK

I’m thrilled to sprinkle a little early holiday magic your way.

The Soap Pixie is fluttering back to the Northfield Riverwalk Winter Market this season! If you’ve been waiting for handmade soaps, knitted soap bags, and solid lotions, the chilly winds of Minnesota are definitely on your side.

Where the Soap Pixie Will Appear

Northfield Riverwalk Winter Market
Saturdays, 9 AM-1 PM
November 22 – December 20
(No market on Nov. 13 - even pixies need a rest day.)

Each weekend, we’ll bring along our solid lotions, knitted wash cloths, and small-batch soaps, all crafted with cozy holiday vibes and a pinch of pixie mischief.

And don’t forget: The Soap Pixie will be at the Northfield Winter Walk!

Thursday, December 11
On this night, downtown Northfield transforms: twinkling lights line the streets, music drifts through the air, and the whole town emanates holiday cheer. It’s the perfect evening to wander, warm your hands on a festive drink, and gather gifts for the season.

So if you’re nearby, or simply craving a little sparkle in your day, stop by our booth in Northfield and say hello. We’d love to see both familiar faces and new friends discovering Pixie magick for the first time.

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THE SOAP PIXIE JOINS RICHFIELD FALL BOUTIQUE - UNIQUE SOAPS & MORE!

I'm so excited to share that in just one month The Soap Pixie will be at the Richfield Fall Boutique!

Mark your calendars and come shop our colorful, enchanted soaps along with other magickal goodies.

It's the perfect chance to stock up on gifts (or a treat for yourself) while supporting handmade makers. I can't wait to see you there!

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WHAT TO MAKE WITH FRESH APPLES: RECIPES AND IDEAS FROM OUR APPLE PICKING DAY

For years, our family tradition was visiting Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard in Belle Plaine, MN. My mom and I used to drive out there every fall just for their delicious apple pie. Once I got married and my oldest daughter came along, it quickly turned into an annual tradition, picking apples and wandering through their scarecrow festival. Sadly, Emma Krumbee’s never seemed to recover after COVID and closed in 2023. By that time, though, we were already searching for a new favorite orchard of our own.

It took a few tries, but we finally found our perfect spot at Applewood Orchard in Lakeville. The staff is always so welcoming, and the variety of apples is endless, whether you want to pick your own or grab some pre-picked. There are extras too: corn maze, jumping pillow, corn pit, hayride, sunflower field, pumpkin patch, and even a playset area for the littles. It's hard to resist their treats, apple pies and caramel apples especially. 

I believe their small bags for apple picking were $6, or you can do what we did and buy by the pound.

Every fall, visiting an orchard together means more than just apples. For us, it’s about tradition, time spent as a family, and soaking up all the cozy autumn activities.

At home, the apples don’t last long. My oldest daughter always requests homemade applesauce, and I usually make it in the crockpot. Her favorite is a spiced applesauce recipe from AllRecipes:

• 8 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin

• ½ cup water

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

I prefer the no-sugar version from The Wooden Skillet. 

• 5–6 lbs apples, peeled and sliced

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of ground cloves

• Pinch of kosher salt

• 1–2 cinnamon sticks

To make things easier, I use my Norpro Apple Master (with a vacuum base). It peels, cores, and slices in one go, super handy. I found mine at Fleet Farm years ago and it is still holding up. 

My go-to apple variety for sauce is Sweet Tango. I’ve experimented with others, but Sweet Tango has the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Now that our kitchen is stocked with apples, I'll be busy making sauces, pies, and maybe even my first-ever apple crumble. If you have a favorite recipe, drop it in the comments, I’d love to try it!

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WHY I REBRANDED THE SOAP PIXIE: BRINGING MAGICK, FOLKLORE & WHIMSY INTO SOAPMAKING

Rebranding is scary. I spent years being “The Soap Pixie” and selling my uniquely crafted soaps. For the longest time, my business was just that, a name, a logo, and pretty bars of soap. I was comfortable with it, and so were my customers.

But earlier this year, something inside me shifted. I started to feel dissatisfied. I wanted something more.

When I first changed my business name to The Soap Pixie back in 2009, it was because I had a vision: to create soaps that bring magick and enchantment into people’s lives. That dream got a little lost over the years as I focused on the practical side of business; making soap, selling soap, packaging design, how to grow...But deep down, I knew I wanted more than that.

Where It All Began

Here’s a little backstory: When I first started selling soap, my business was called Pixie Lee Soaps & Sundries. I chose the name because my mother had just passed away, and I wanted to honor her. Her name was Dixie Lee, and I’ve always loved pixies and fairies, so Pixie Lee Soaps & Sundries felt right at the time.

This is the very first logo I ever commissioned back in 2007. 

Looking back now, it makes me smile, but a couple of years later, I realized the name and logo didn’t really reflect the magick I wanted for my brand. So, I changed the name to The Soap Pixie and created a new logo.

For years, my focus was on creating high-quality soap and donating part of my efforts to wildlife organizations here in Minnesota. It was fulfilling work, and I loved it. But then life happened, I lost my sister, I faced some serious health challenges, and everything slowed down.

During that time, I started reflecting on what I really wanted for my business and my life. And when I looked around at the world - the endless negativity on the news, the stress, the heaviness everywhere - I knew I wanted to create something that feels like an escape for my customers. 

Returning to My Original Vision

I kept coming back to my original dream: to create something soft, whimsical, and full of light. I wanted The Soap Pixie to be more than just soap.

One day, while walking through the European Christmas Market in St. Paul, I stumbled across a book called The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm. 

I’ve always loved Grimm tales, so I bought it. And that’s when the light bulb went off.

While reading the book I thought, What if every soap told a story?

Not just any story, but something rooted in folklore, fairytales, and enchantment. Something that brings a sense of wonder back into someone's day.

The Birth of Oona & Poppy

From that idea, Oona the Soap Pixie and her best friend, Poppy the Ladybug, were born. They live in an enchanted forest in northern Minnesota, and their adventures are inspired by old-world tales, some Grimm, some folktales, and some completely new stories I write myself.

Every time I release a new soap, it comes with its own story: Maybe Oona meets a talking mouse that leads her to fresh herbs for her soap. Maybe she brews a potion under the full moon. Maybe Poppy leads her to a meadow filled with wildflowers and hidden secrets.

Each story ties into the soap itself; the fragrance, the colors, the ingredients. Every bar becomes a tiny portal into another world, filled with magic and meaning.

I also weave the Wheel of the Year into my creations because I’m deeply connected to nature and spirituality. Every seasonal collection celebrates the beauty and energy of that moment in time.

Why Stories Matter

I believe fairytales can heal. They lift us out of the noise and remind us that wonder still exists. And honestly, the world needs that right now.

My hope is that when you pick up one of my soaps, you feel something:
Gleeful, Nostalgic, Inspired, Delighted, Enchanted. Maybe even a spark of childlike curiosity.

Maybe for one moment you can imagine yourself in Oona’s world.

Because my soaps aren’t just for cleansing your skin, they’re magick you can hold in your hands.

What’s Next for The Soap Pixie

From now on, every bar of soap from The Soap Pixie carries a story. Each release is tied to folklore and enchantment. When you order a soap, you’re not just buying a bar, you’re stepping into a whimsical tale and inviting a little fantasy into your everyday life.

Because the world needs more light, joy, and wonder. And that’s exactly what The Soap Pixie is here for.

So here’s to magick, whimsy, and finding happiness in the little things, even in your soap dish.

Stay tuned for Oona’s next adventure.

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JUST WHIPPED UP: ROSE QUARTZ SOAP

The Soap Pixie just whipped up a fresh batch of Rose Quartz soap, one of my most popular scents and always a favorite this time of year.

This one's perfect for these long, warm summer days when you just want to feel bathed in love, compassion, and emotional healing. Something that feels pretty essential right now, honestly.

The scent is a soft floral grounded in warmth: bergamot, orange, and grapefruit give it a bright, citrusy top note, clean and fresh. Then it softens into dried rose petals and jasmine, with just enough sandalwood and musk underneath to keep it balanced and soothing. 

It's not overpowering. Just a really beautiful blend that wraps around you like a deep breath and a gentle reminder to be kind to yourself.

Every bar is made by hand, with care and intention, just like always. It's topped with a little shimmer and some sea salt, because small details matter.

If you've been needing a reset, or want to gift someone a small moment of peace, this bear is a good place to start.

Available now, while supplies last.

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