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The Tiny Farm Company {giveaway}

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Today’s giveaway is from Ashley of The Tiny Farm Company.  You can find Ashley at The Tiny Farm Blog, on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  I asked Ashley to share a bit about herself and her business with all of you today:

1-tinyfarm3My name is Ashley Smith and I am the driving force behind The Tiny Farm Company. We specialize in small batch coconut oil soap crafted with minimal ingredients.

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Besides being a soapmaker I am a tiny farmer, homeschooler, runner, knitter, and foodie who loves a smooth glass of red wine or a hoppy homebrew from our taproom (which is really just a corner of our shop). Our tiny farm is just a few acres in Arkansas that is home to kids, dogs, goats, chickens, bees, and a garden. My children are 10, 8, and 6 and my husband Warren and I have been together for 10 years. We are both from this part of Arkansas and absolutely adore the mountains and rivers that we are so lucky to live among.

tinyfarm5When my middle son was about four, we discovered that artificial ingredients in foods were drastically affecting his behavior. We set about cleaning up our diets and lives immediately. It was the best possible path we could have taken. It sent us down a road that would eventually influence us to remove gluten from our diet, switch to raw milk, grow as much food as we could, and keep animals for further food production. As soon as all those icky things were gone from our bodies, my husband and I began to really notice what bothered us. For me it was walking down the detergent and soap aisles at the store. It gave me an immediate headache. I am very sensitive to scent and it seems a few of my kids are as well. When we decided we wanted to produce soap, I was very adamant about it being as natural as possible. With that in mind we set about developing a recipe with the right amount of essential oils and fats. I used coconut oil for everything else in the house so why not soap too? Currently we offer six different formulas of soap. Lemongrass and Orange Patchouli are our bestsellers. Our silky smooth coconut oil lip balm is also very popular.

I try to find the beauty in everything. Early morning cups of coffee by myself, the surprise symmetry of nature, the cleansing effect of a good workout, the emotional reaction to a home-cooked meal, the absolute wonder of my kids. There is even beauty in a simple bar of soap.

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Ashley is offering one winner two bars of soap and a tin of lip balm (pictured above).  She will also include a free gift with any order over $25.  For a chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  For a second chance, “like” The Tiny Farm Company on Facebook and then leave me a second comment letting me know you have done so.  Comments are closed and the winner is Betty, who commented, “This is perfect for my new back to nature way of living! Thank you!”

Thanks Ashley, and The Tiny Farm Company!

 

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  2. I am really drawn to your products. I am currently just learning about the benefits of coconut/coconut oil. I will check out your site to learn more. I love the homestead idea of a small farm and meeting you and your family’s needs with the land you have been gifted with. I would love to move to the country for an experience like yours (my 5 home schooled children would LOVE chickens) but is teaching me contentment with where I live now. Thanks again, I will be looking into your company, website and facebook page!

  4. I would Love to live on a “tiny farm” 🙂 . Soaps and lip balm look wonderful (I’m going to check out the store). Liked them on FB.

  10. Would love to try the patchouli coconut oil soap. I hear coconut oil soap is wonderful!!

  11. I liked the page on Facebook! 🙂 And I love this sort of stuff–I’m always on the lookout for great homemade products!

  13. Oh I love this! Coconut oil is one of my most favorite things and I share all of the natural philosophies. And Patchouli! Ahh… 🙂
    Thank you for this giveaway!

  15. I have just recently started looking at using all natural products in my home, with having 8 kids, 6 with disabilities, we are always looking for ways to help them. Your soaps and natural products are something we are interested in. I love your blog, with being new to homeschooling and the fears that we won’t measure up, it is reassuring. Thank you!

  16. I know exactly what you mean about the headache in the soap aisle! I’d love to try these.

  18. Natural items are so wonderful. I just love the giveaway. I am always looking for all natural products. Been a vegetarian go 40yrs. Thankyou

  22. Love the idea of natural products as scents bother me too. Glad to see you on Facebook

  23. I love your products and your description of your beautiful state and your home! Hope I can win your beuatiful products and I will pass your information on. –Merri

  25. I am so excited about your products! Thank you for sharing your thoughts on beauty in simple things
    Many blessings
    Savanna

  27. Everything is so lovely! I have a bit of a “patchouli issue” as in addiction. Yay for you still using it. Thanks for the chance.

  30. I love this website and I really enjoy the stories that you with us. You are an inspiration that calms my soul in this world of motherhood!!!!

  31. Thanks for sharing your story! A great way to live with a purpose and provide lasting results of health for others. Appreciate it!

  41. Just found your blog on Praying for Grace. I am now a follower on F.B. I would love to win this giveaway! Please pick me!!!

  47. Looks amazing! I love coconut oil and have never seen it in soap before- brilliant!