A MAGICAL NEW CHAPTER FOR THE SOAP PIXIE

Dear Friends, Pixie Lovers, Magical Beings & Kindred Spirits...

Since 2002, I've been making soap - first in small batches for friends and family, then through The Soap Pixie, which I officially opened in 2006. For years, I poured my heart into each bar: blending colors, fragrances, and nourishing ingredients to bring comfort, beauty, and a little bit of handmade joy into people's homes, but something was missing.

Though I named my business The Soap Pixie, I hadn't embraced the full magic behind the name. There were no fluttering wings, no sparkling stories - just soap. For too long, I let the magic in my heart and mind sit quietly behind the scenes.

That's changing now.

Welcome to the reimagined world of The Soap Pixie - a place where whimsy meets wellness, and soap becomes a spell of joy, comfort, and delight. This isn't just a rebrand. It's a reclamation of who I truly am and what I want this business to be in the world and my life.

Let me introduce you to the heart of this transformation: Oona the Soap Pixie, the tiny enchantress behind each bar you hold and Poppy the Ladybug, her curious best friend and loyal helper.

These two characters aren't just cute additions - they're the soul of the brand. Oona's stories, her magical soap craft, and her joyful adventures with Poppy will now guide every product, post, and package. My goal is simple:

1. To make your everyday moments feel enchanted again.

2. To help you slow down, breathe in a beautiful scent, and smile.

3. To offer light in a world that too often feels heavy.

You'll begin to see the changes in a few ways:

* WISHING WELL WEDNESDAYS where you'll receive tiny doses of pixie magic, uplifting thoughts, or surprises.

* SOAP COLLECTIONS introduced by Oona & Poppy, complete with whimsical tales and behind-the-scenes magic.

* MAGICAL GIVEAWAYS designed to spark joy and enchantment.

And more surprises that will make you feel like a child discovering wonder again.

This is still me - the same hands making your soap, the same dedication to quality and creativity, but now I'm weaving in everything I've held back: the stories, the sparkles, the spirit of something truly magical.

I know not everyone will need this kind of enchantment in their lives. But if you're someone who longs for a little beauty, a little wonder, a little something beyond the ordinary... then Oona, Poppy, and I welcome you with open arms (and open wings).

Thank you for being part of this journey - from the very beginning or from this new chapter forward.

With soapy magic and heartfelt gratitude,

Michelle Valadez

Founder & Chief Magic-Maker

The Soap Pixie

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FROM HOMESCHOOL TO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL - AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE HAS COME TO AN END

In 2012, Aiyana and I began our journey into homeschooling. It was an incredible 8 years. She enjoyed the freedom it gave her to truly be herself and I loved that I was able to spend a lot of quality time with her while she grew intellectually and physically into the beautiful human being she is today. 

In 2021 she enrolled in high school, 9th grade, and was quick to adapt to the public school system.  Her teachers would rave about her at conference time; she's so respectful, always engaged, loves to learn... 

I was relieved and happy. 

As the years went on, she bonded with new friends, found her bestie, joined the tech crew and built theater sets, started dating, got a job, and now she graduated. 

I am so proud of my little girl for always being the duck man, because so few people in this world have the courage to do so. 

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