Meet The Team

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I’m lucky because there’s a bit of both the north and the south of our wonderful country in me. Raised in Illinois as a child, I always said “you all” because my mom was from a little town in Kentucky and that’s how she spoke. The other kids would tease me but that was okay.

I now live on an island off the coast of Georgia. One has to cross four rivers on a causeway to get here. The oak trees drip with Spanish moss and there is history here going back to pre-revolutionary times! By the way, when we were considering this location, I asked several people about hurricanes …. everyone said, “Oh! We don’t get those!” …. Hum ……..

How did you get started?

I got started making soap 8 or 9 years ago. My mom loved fragrances and taught me the importance of taking care of one’s skin. She said by age 30, people should be regularly using a moisturizer. Did I mention she’s the first “Amelia” …. and that’s my middle name?

What is your purpose in making bath and body products?

I am passionate about what I do. It’s important to me that I make great products, ones that are the best quality they can be. In products that stay on one’s skin, I am fussy (fanatic?) about keeping them all natural whenever possible. I love to know about the many oils and butters that Mother Earth gives us! In soaps, I enjoy using a high percentage of shea butter as it makes the bars harder and more emollient. When something I make helps someone, it truly makes my day!

Why did you choose to be on a team?

The people on SAFEteam care deeply about doing things correctly and that is important to me too. So it seemed like the perfect fit. We also care about and help each other. I love all my friends here and would enjoy getting together with them in person!!

What is your inspiration?

My parents and family! My dad always worked hard and had me working with him when I was 14 years old, part-time of course and in the summers. My husband works hard also and so do our children.

My mom was an inspiration too --- she was very hard of hearing when I was born. Her sisters always told her the babies were so good because she couldn’t hear them cry! She read lips so well that most people didn’t realize she had a problem. From them, I learned my work ethic and my values! It’s a fortunate person who has positive role models.

New Year...well, sorta...

Are you still on track with your New Year's Resolution?

Check out Amelia's Soap Co.'s quest to declutter and get her workroom more organized!!

Blank Calendar with BIG spaces for writing:

Shelves For Work Room:

Ribbon organizer:

And here is a sample of all the goodies that are created, stored and, packed in that workroom!!

SAFETeam's Favorites..... 2/19/11

We asked SAFIES to show off their current favorite item. This will most likely change from time to time. Here's but a fraction of the awesomeness of SAFETeam. I'm sure some of YOUR faves are here, too. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Eyre -- Swan Mountain Soaps...
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Iron Horse -- Suds by Sarah...
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Dead Sea mud Soap -- EuphoriaSoap...
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Violets Botanical Perfume -- greensprings0
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Orange Blossom -- AuntNancySoap
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Solid Lotion Stick in Vanilla -- LifeSoapSimple
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Windsor Soap, Royal Wedding Celebration Soap -- Amelias
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Bamboo and Teak -- Thistle Delight
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NEW Custom Handmade Laundry Soap -- ConcordSoap
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Soap Sticks handmade olive oil soap samples -- aBreathofFrenchair
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Simply Delicious rejuvenating facial serum -- TheSoapGallery ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Sonoma Winter Soap -- theskinyourein
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Hair Care that Rocks n Rolls -- GetLathered
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Silky Hand and Body Cream -- HeidisHandmades
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A Whole Lot Of Dude -- Anhoki

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What's New For SAFETeam 2/14-2/20

Each week we will do a sampling of new items listed in SAFETeam shops. Here is the list for 2/14/11 - 2/20/11.

If you long for more go to Etsy.com and search for SAFETEAM. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Birch Leaves - natural handmade soap

from Swan Mountain Soaps
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Sandalwood Fig Vegan Perfume Oil Roll-On Fragrance 10ml
from Little Batch
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Silken Sleek Creme, Lavender Vanilla, Natural, Shea Butter
from Amelias
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Orange Blossom Sandalwood Handcrafted Corset Soap Bombshell Marilyn
from StarletGlamBathBody
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Strawberry Margarita Lip Balm
from PacificParadiseSoap
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Goat Milk Fragrance Free Handmade Olive Oil Soap
from AuntNancySoap
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Green Cactus Handmade Room and Linen Water Spray
from ConcordSoap
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Lip it Up Lip Balm - Lemon Drop
from theskinyourein
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Laundry Soap - All Natural
from BeyondThePicketFence
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Solid Lotion Stick Rose 2.2 oz
from LifeSoapSimple
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Lavender Handmade Soap
from SudsNSuch
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Red Clover Tea.....Bubbly Body Wash 8oz
from Thistledelight
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GreenTea Mint Earth Friendly Craft Soap
from SoaperieMaindeNature
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Pumpkin Pie and Lavender - Hand and Body Cream - 4 oz
from HeidisHandmades
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Sandalwood Orange Natural Deodorant with Aloe and Green Tea Butters
from Anhoki