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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. Thanks for the opportunity to win! The soaps sound wonderful! I’d like to try them!

  5. I enjoyed reading your comments about messy homes. I k now that my children are raising their families and realize that their time goes more to spending time with their families My Dad was always getting on at me about “cleaning up my room” . It didn’t do much good, as I still have piles of books and “things on the go” around the house. Someone once said to me, If people are coming to see me, great, if they want to see my house they might as well stay at home. God bless and thank you . Virginia F.

  7. looks like another great product from an honest small family company. Would just love to be chosen for this one!

  13. Thank you for the chance to win! I’m heading over to Ashleys blog right now to check it out.

  15. Driving home from welcoming our newest granddaughter…your post made me homesick..
    Time to go home and enjoy the blessings God has given me…family, gardens, a simple life full of many gifts. Sounds like you find great joy in your life also! Time goes so quickly…embrace all of it!

  16. Hi. I’m also affected by artificial scentss. How wonderful that you have created a life that builds you up physically and in every other way.

  17. Thank you for the giveaway!! I too am very-y-y sensitive to smells and especially chemical ones. I think your packaging is absolutely adorable. You did a wonderful job. The soaps look amazing!

  21. Great idea! We also live on a small farm in Arkansas. Great environment to raise kids!!!

  23. The Tiny Farm Company is just the sort of business I love to support…thank you for sharing

  33. I love her family’s story as much as it looks like I would love her soap. Not all of us are as sensitive to food additives and artificial scents; I think of people who are as canaries in a coal mine–if it’s not good for sensitive people, it’s probably not very good for any of us. Thanks for the giveaway!

  36. Oh you have no idea how I love homemade soaps. That is all I use.
    Hope I win 🙂

  38. These soaps look beautiful, and the packaging is really nice. Would love to win these products!

  40. beautiful pictures, active family, helpful products, and a giveaway … thank you for the opportunity

  43. I get headaches from heavily scented soaps and rashes from scented detergents. I would love to win these products!