# agentsite-static-version=66f044bd-fa8c-45d8-96ed-2dfa067a5237 # joylanefarm.com > AI-optimized mirror of joylanefarm.com containing 250 pages totalling 226,869 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://joylanefarm.com. Last updated: 2026-10-15T05:11:13.592Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Joy Lane Farm | Goat Milk Soap, Shea Butter Lotion & More](/content/site-root.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,564 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Christmas Eve Holiday Tin Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/auld-lang-syne-holiday-tin-candle-copy/index.html): Our limited-edition Christmas Eve holiday candles are only available until December 31st! The scent is a delicious blend of tart cranberries, juicy apples, and lots of spice. Top notes of apple and orange peel sweeten the cranberry at the center, while notes of cinnamon, clove, and sugar wrap all the fruits together in (918 words) - [Under the Mistletoe Holiday Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/under-the-mistletoe-holiday-candle/index.html): Our limited-edition Under the Mistletoe holiday candles are only available until December 31st! The scent opens with cooling eucalyptus, which leads to a woodsy cypress and bayberry center and a wintery fir tree finish.   Notes Top: EucalyptusMiddle: CypressBase: Bayberry, Fir Each one comes in a stunning white matte c (1,398 words) - [Northern Birch Holiday Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/christmas-eve-holiday-candle-copy/index.html): Our limited-edition Northern Birch holiday candles are only available until December 31st! Northern Birch layers cooling eucalyptus and woodsy tonka bean over a traditional fir tree scent for a sophisticated take on a seasonal favorite.  Notes Top: Eucalyptus, MintMiddle: Cypress, PineBase: Tonka Bean Each one comes in (1,393 words) - [Grapefruit Mojito Room Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/grapefruit-mojito-room-spray/index.html): Have you ever propped your feet on your deck rail while sipping a grapefruit mojito on a hot, summer day? Our Grapefruit Mojito Room Spray is inspired by vacations at the lake, sipping mojitos, going kayaking, and sitting in the sun with our favorite shades.  The Grapefruit Mojito Room Spray has a true to life grapefru (1,076 words) - [Cinnamon Room Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/cinnamon-room-spray/index.html): Do you enjoy the scent of cinnamon during the holidays? Our cinnamon room spray is inspired by cinnamon sprinkled over winter lattes in downtown Portsmouth and piping hot cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven on Christmas morning.  Our Cinnamon Room Spray is scented only with 100% natural, pure cinnamon essential oil.  (957 words) - [Grapefruit Mojito Ceramic Soy Candle Hand Poured in NH – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/grapefruit-mojito-soy-candle/index.html): Our Grapefruit Mojito Ceramic Candle is a celebration of summer drinks on the patio. It begins with tangy grapefruit and fresh mint top notes that lead to a lavender center, and a vanilla finale, infused with a symphony of bergamot, grapefruit, lemon, orange, and thyme essential oils. (1,672 words) - [Balsam Soy Candle | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/balsam-soy-candle-2/index.html): A strong, true blue spruce soy candle, just like a balsam Christmas tree. Handcrafted in NH, our soy candles are paraffin free with no fake perfumy notes. (1,189 words) - [Applejack Room Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/copy-of-balsam-room-spray/index.html): Have you ever gone apple picking in the fall? Our Applejack Room Spray is inspired by family trips to Butternut Farm, where go with our kids to pick apples for hot apple pie, munch on crisp Cortlands and apple cider donuts, and find the perfect pumpkin for our front step.  This Applejack Room Spray has a true to life a (993 words) - [Mint Garden Room Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/mint-garden-room-spray/index.html): Have you ever harvested fresh mint from the garden?  Our Mint Garden Room Spray is inspired by the patch of mint that grows in the corner of our garden by our patio. We cut bunches of it every summer to make cool mint Tea. Mixed with orange juice, it's our favorite beverage on hot, July Days.  The Mint Garden Room Spra (1,093 words) - [Auld Lang Syne Holiday Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/auld-lang-syne-holiday-candle/index.html): Our limited-edition Auld Lang Syne holiday candles are only available until December 31st! The scent begins with lemon, orange peel, and cinnamon top notes, which lead to a cranberry and cider center, and a red wine and cedar finish.  Notes Top: Orange Peel, CinnamonMiddle: Cranberry, CiderBase: Red Wine, Cedar Each on (1,402 words) - [Soy Candle in Ceramic Jar | Veurne | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/veurne-ceramic-candle/index.html): Mandarin, jasmine, and amber with undertones of sandalwood and musk in a natural coconut and soy wax blend small batch crafted in NH. (1,747 words) - [Collections – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (233 words) - [Refund policy – Joy Lane Farm](/content/policies/refund-policy/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (585 words) - [Joy Lane Farm Wholesale](/content/pages/wholesale/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (594 words) - [Apple Cinnamon Soy Candle | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/applejack-peel-soy-candle-3/index.html): Apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg blend beautifully in this cidery soy candle. Infused with natural cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood essential oils. (1,104 words) - [Northern Birch Soy Candle in Ceramic Jar | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/northern-birch/index.html): A woodsy, layered White Birch candle reminiscent of the birch bark found throughout NH's forests. Infused with cedarwood, eucalyptus, patchouli, and fir needle essential oils. Note Profile: Eucalyptus, Cypress, and Tonka Bean (1,570 words) - [Mango Coconut Ceramic Soy Candle Hand Poured in NH – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/mango-coconut/index.html): Our Mango Coconut Ceramic Candle begins with citrusy pineapple and orange notes that give way to a tropical mango middle, and a summery, coconut-y finish. Each of our Keramikk Candles are composed of a soy and coconut wax blend in a re-usable ceramic jar with a braided cotton wick. (1,628 words) - [Soy Candle in Ceramic Jar | Fjord | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/fjord-ceramic-candle/index.html): Sweet yet salty oceanic notes combine with an undercurrent of amber and vanilla in a natural coconut and soy wax blend. Notes: Citrus, Plum, and Amber. Infused with natural essential oils of cardamom seed and clove leaf. (1,624 words) - [Christmas Eve Holiday Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/christmas-eve-holiday-candle/index.html): Our limited-edition Christmas Eve holiday candles are only available until December 31st! The scent is a delicious blend of tart cranberries, juicy apples, and lots of spice. Top notes of apple and orange peel sweeten the cranberry at the center, while notes of cinnamon, clove, and sugar wrap all the fruits together in (1,419 words) - [Mango Coconut Room Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/mango-coconut-room-spray/index.html): Have you ever bit into a slice of mango and felt the juice dribble down your chin? Our Mango Coconut Room Spray is inspired by summers spent on the coast of NH, enjoying mangos from the market and walking along cliffside paths overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  Note Profile Top: Pineapple, OrangeMiddle: Mango, PeachBase: (1,014 words) - [Reviews – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/reviews/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (278 words) - [Your Privacy Choices – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/data-sharing-opt-out/index.html): As described in our Privacy Policy, we collect personal information from your interactions with us and our website, including through cookies and similar technologies. We may also share this personal information with third parties, including advertising partners. We do this in order to show you ads on other websites th (264 words) - [Shipping policy – Joy Lane Farm](/content/policies/shipping-policy/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (193 words) - [Credits – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/credits/index.html): Icons Sometimes we find an icon that we just love and we're so thankful to partner with the following talented creators: Icons by Freepik Icon by Hilmy Abiyyu Asad on freeicons.io Lilac by Ari Sandi from Noun Project 100 Natural Logo Vectors by Vecteezy Tatyana Olina hair by James Smith from Noun Project (231 words) - [Pet Balm | For healthy noses, elbows and paws! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/pet-balm/index.html): Our 100% natural Pet Balm is formulated for your pet's dry, cracked nose, elbows, and paws. Vet approved and safe to lick, it's a must-have for your pet pack! (774 words) - [Pumpkin Patch Soy candle in Ceramic Jar | Joy Lane Farm](/content/products/pumpkin-patch/index.html): The perfect blend of warm fall spices with a true pumpkin center combines in this pumpkin candle. Notes: Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Pumpkin, and Vanilla. (1,667 words) - [Community – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/community/index.html): Testing Testing Testing (254 words) - [How do I order wholesale for my shop? – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/how-do-i-order-wholesale-for-my-shop/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (396 words) - [en-ca/collections/shea-butter-lotions/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/shea-butter-lotions/index.html) (1,029 words) - [en-ca/collections/soy-candles-1/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/soy-candles-1/index.html) (1,372 words) - [en-ca/collections/autumn/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/autumn/index.html) (942 words) - [en-ca/collections/beeswax-lip-balms/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/beeswax-lip-balms/index.html) (1,016 words) - [en-ca/collections/sprays/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/sprays/index.html) (1,461 words) - [en-ca/collections/goat-milk-soaps/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/goat-milk-soaps/index.html) (1,115 words) - [Product Safety Policy – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/product-safety-policy/index.html): Above all else, Joy Lane Farm is committed to the safety of our customers, employees, and environment in the products we manufacture, the spaces and equipment we use to manufacture them, and every step of the manufacturing process, from where we source our ingredients to the delivery of finished goods. Our business is (355 words) - [en-ca/collections/shampoo-and-conditioner/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/shampoo-and-conditioner/index.html) (1,441 words) - [en-ca/collections/soy-candles/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/soy-candles/index.html) (1,191 words) - [Every Ingredient We Use – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/every-ingredient-we-use/index.html): A list of every ingredient used in Joy Lane Farm products and why we use them. (4,607 words) - [Teaching Makayla How to Play Chess – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/checkmate/index.html): On a fateful winter day when we were cooped up indoors, I downloaded a chess app and told Katy, “It could be fun to work on my chess game.” I hadn’t played in years but had fond memories of playing occasionally with friends in high school and college. Chess is a perfect blend of control and chaos, traps, sacrifices. (526 words) - [en-ca/collections/lip-balm/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/lip-balm/index.html) (1,217 words) - [en-ca/collections/wholesale/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/wholesale/index.html) (1,326 words) - [The Unsung Hero of Soy Candles: The Marvelous Cotton Wick – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/the-unsung-hero-of-soy-candles-the-marvelous-cotton-wick.html): When it comes to candles, most users focus on the scent or design. More experienced candle burners likely consider if they're burning paraffin wax, soy wax, or beeswax and may opt for candles without artificial coloring. But there is one crucial element that often goes unnoticed - the wick. (561 words) - [Joy Lane Farm Product Info](/content/pages/product-info/index.html): The best place to learn about Joy Lane Farm products! Read about the seven pillars of Joy Lane Farm product formulation, as well as every ingredient we use. (1,801 words) - [en-ca/products/pet-balm/index.html](/content/en-ca/products/pet-balm/index.html) (774 words) - [Thank You – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/thank-you-2/index.html): 2024 was a monumental year for Joy Lane Farm. It was the first year Katy and I worked together full-time. Over the years, we've juggled little ones and part-time jobs, so both working in the studio every day was a dream come true.  Thank you for making Joy Lane Farm part of your lives. Every time we read a note from cu (416 words) - [en-ca/collections/shea-butter-body-lotion/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/shea-butter-body-lotion/index.html) (1,369 words) - [Creating a Cozy Autumn Atmosphere with a Pumpkin Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/creating-a-cozy-autumn-atmosphere-with-a-pumpkin-candle.html): The cozy glow of a pumpkin candle is an autumn must-have. Not only do they add a warm, inviting ambiance to any room, but they also make the perfect seasonal scent. They evoke memories of walking through the pumpkin patch, making hot pumpkin pie, roasting pumpkin seeds in the oven, and enjoying all things fall. (584 words) - [Pet Balm - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/pet-balm-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Our 100% natural Pet Balm is formulated for your pet's nose, elbows, and paws. Vet approved and safe to lick, it's a must-have for your pet pack! Made with a soothing blend of plant oils and beeswax, it's perfect for treating dry, cracked paws and noses and for providing a protective barrier against harsh weather condi (794 words) - [Cinnamon Beeswax Lip Balm - Case Pack of 5 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cinnamon-beeswax-lip-balm-case-pack-of-5/index.html): Compostable Cinnamon Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with warming cinnamon essential oil. See all our beeswax lip balms.  Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize you (1,124 words) - [Peppermint Beeswax Lip Balm - Case Pack of 5 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/peppermint-beeswax-lip-balm-case-pack-of-5/index.html): Compostable Peppermint Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with cooling peppermint essential oil. See all our beeswax lip balms.  Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize (1,104 words) - [Lemongrass Beeswax Lip Balm - Case Pack of 5 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lemongrass-beeswax-lip-balm-case-pack-of-5/index.html): Compostable Lemongrass Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with herbal lemongrass essential oil See all our beeswax lip balms.  Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize y (1,021 words) - [Grapefruit Bergamot Shampoo Bar - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-bergamot-shampoo-bar-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and fresh bergamot essential oils in a gently cleansing shampoo bar with quinoa protein and provitamin B5. Sulfate and paraben free.  Imagine never throwing out another shampoo bottle! Our shampoo bars are made with gentle surfactants, hair healthy vitamins and proteins, and scented with (1,321 words) - [Plain Jane Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/plain-jane-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-7/index.html): Unscented Plain Jane shea butter hand and body lotion  See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, ric (893 words) - [en-ca/collections/summer-of-grapefruit/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/summer-of-grapefruit/index.html) (924 words) - [Wholesale Application Needed – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/wholesale-application-needed/index.html): This section of joylanefarm.com is only available to wholesale buyers. To apply for Joy Lane Farm wholesale, click here.  If you already are a wholesale buyer, please be sure to sign into your account. Thank you! (316 words) - [Grapefruit Bergamot Conditioner Bar - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-bergamot-conditioner-bar-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and fresh bergamot essential oils in a solid conditioning bar with shea butter, coconut oil, and quinoa protein to detangle, nourish, and add shine to your hair. Sulfate and paraben free.  These work just like regular conditioner to detangle, nourish, and add shine to your hair, just wit (1,172 words) - [Sleepy Eyes Lavender Pillow Spray - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/sleepy-eyes-lavender-pillow-spray-case-pack-of-6/index.html): We make our Sleepy Eyes Lavender Pillow Spray from lavender essential oil, known for its calming effects, to reduce anxiety in those who suffer from occasional sleeplessness. It's 100% natural and made with lavender from lavender farms in the United States.  Directions: Shake your spray and spritz a little on your pill (642 words) - [Lilac Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lilac-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Lilac shea butter hand and body lotion pleasantly scented exactly like real New Hampshire lilacs  See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use n (1,140 words) - [Tangerine Beeswax Lip Balm - Case Pack of 5 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/tangerine-beeswax-lip-balm-case-pack-of-5/index.html): Summery, Tangy Tangerine Beeswax Lip Balm See all our beeswax lip balms.  Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize your lips. The beeswax protects your lips fro (1,227 words) - [Lavender Lemongrass Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-lemongrass-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6.html): Lavender Lemongrass shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with 100% natural, pure lemongrass and lavender essential oils See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In (871 words) - [Stress Relief Conditioner Bar - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/stress-relief-conditioner-bar-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Lavender and Peppermint These work just like regular conditioner to detangle, nourish, and add shine to your hair, just without the plastic bottle!  We make our conditioner bars with shea butter, coconut oil, quinoa protein, and essential oils. No parabens, sulfates, or synthetic fragrances are used. (1,311 words) - [Grow your shop with Joy Lane Farm!](/content/pages/grow-your-shop-with-joy-lane-farm/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,453 words) - [en-ca/collections/goat-milk-soap/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/goat-milk-soap/index.html) (1,804 words) - [Mint Garden Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/mint-garden-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Mint Garden shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with notes of fresh mint and tomato leaf. See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we (1,004 words) - [Kick Off Fall with the Perfect Apple Cinnamon Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/kick-off-fall-with-the-perfect-apple-cinnamon-candle.html): As the leaves start to change colors and the air becomes crisp, there's no better way to start the fall season than with the perfect apple cinnamon candle. This delightful scent not only fills your home with a comforting and cozy atmosphere, but it also brings back memories of apple picking and warm apple pie. (535 words) - [Grapefruit Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Grapefruit Bergamot Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion pleasantly scented with 100% natural, tangy grapefruit, summery orange, and fresh bergamot essential oils. See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non (810 words) - [en-ca/collections/here-for-the-holidays/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/here-for-the-holidays/index.html) (1,227 words) - [en-ca/collections/cozy-winter/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/cozy-winter/index.html) (925 words) - [en-ca/collections/ceramic-coconut-candles/index.html](/content/en-ca/collections/ceramic-coconut-candles/index.html) (2,082 words) - [Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/oatmeal-milk-honey-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6.html): Oatmeal, Milk & Honey shea butter hand and body lotion See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, (1,053 words) - [Cranberry Bog Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cranberry-bog-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Cranberry Bog shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with top notes of cranberry, cinnamon, and ginger, cardamom middle notes, and clove base notes See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-g (944 words) - [Spearmint Rosemary Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/spearmint-rosemary-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Energizing spearmint and rosemary essential oils in skin nourishing goat milk soap See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, fil (1,138 words) - [Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/oatmeal-milk-honey-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Oatmeal, Milk & Honey is our bestselling goat milk soap! Mellow and smooth with a touch of sweetness and ground oatmeal as a gentle exfoliant See all our goat milk soaps here. Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat mole (1,354 words) - [Shea Butter Lotion: Everything You Need to Know for Your Skin – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/shea-butter-lotion-everything-you-need-to-know-for-your-skin.html): Shea butter is a powerful natural oil derived from the African shea tree. It's packed with vitamins and fatty acids that help to nourish and protect your skin, hair, and nails. It's been used for centuries in African cultures and is becoming increasingly popular in the West, especially in shea butter lotion. (484 words) - [Plain Jane Unscented Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/plain-jane-unscented-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Unscented skin nourishing goat milk soap See all of our goat milk soaps.  Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. We’re second-generation soap-makers who take a lot of pride in what we do. Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, (971 words) - [Stress Relief Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/stress-relief/index.html): A calming, revitalizing blend of lavender and mint with ground oatmeal as a gentle exfoliant in our signature goat milk soap See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat mi (1,273 words) - [FA VO Notebook – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/fa-vo-notebook/index.html): The FA VO Notebook is made from 100% recycled materials in Brooklyn, NY. It lies flat and has 140 blank pages. (375 words) - [Lilac Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lilac-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Our lilac goat milk soap has a scent exactly like real lilacs! See all our goat milk soaps here. We’re second-generation soap-makers who take a lot of pride in what we do. Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in (1,455 words) - [Lavender Lemongrass Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-lemongrass-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Citrusy lemongrass and calming lavender essential oils in skin nourishing goat milk soap See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat mil (1,166 words) - [Lavender Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Calming and soothing lavender essential oil in skin nourishing goat milk soap with ground oatmeal and lavender buds for gentle exfoliation See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules (1,102 words) - [Eucalyptus Mint Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/eucalyptus-mint-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-6/index.html): Energizing eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils in skin nourishing goat milk soap. See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, (1,211 words) - [Compostable Lip Balm POS Display (20 Balms) – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/compostable-lip-balm-pos-display/index.html): A variety of our 100% natural beeswax Cinnamon, Lemongrass, Peppermint, and Tangerine lip balms. We created our lip balms to nourish, protect, and moisturize your lips. (289 words) - [Tessa Starts School! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/tessa-starts-school/index.html): Today is the first day of our new life. Tessa, our youngest, is starting childcare and is SO excited to be heading off to “school” like her big sisters. Yesterday, I took her on a long walk around Rollinsford, soaking in the morning when I would usually work from home or finish up house projects while she played.   As (447 words) - [Cranberry Bog Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cranberry-bog-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-6/index.html): Cranberry Bog skin nourishing goat milk soap with ground oatmeal and cranberry seeds as gentle exfoliants and a tart, fruity cranberry scent. See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecul (1,180 words) - [Charcoal Facial Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/charcoal-facial-soap-case-pack-6/index.html): Charcoal Soap for Acne. Our charcoal soap is formulated as a facial soap for oily skin. Calming, natural lavender and tea tree essential oils are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-fungal, combined with skin nourishing goat milk soap and activated charcoal as a clarifier to pull oil and dirt from the (1,105 words) - [Long Matches for Candles | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/decorative-long-matches/index.html): Our 4" matches are extra-long, making it easy to light your candle from start to finish. They come in a country apothecary bottle with a cork stopper to protect them from humidity and a striker concealed beneath the bottle. (454 words) - [Four Benefits of Lavender Spray – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/four-benefits-of-lavender-spray/index.html): Lavender spray is a natural, safe way to help reduce stress, improve sleep, and provide a sense of calm and relaxation. It can also be used as an air freshener, to freshen linens, and to repel insects. (594 words) - [Giving help to Ukraine – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/ukraine/index.html): This is the message I woke up to from one of my friend’s this morning. It’s translated from Ukrainian, and I’m leaving it mostly in it’s rough, translated form, some of which I don’t understand. She was at every camp I went to for almost ten years. I met her as a little girl and last saw her when she was engaged. (611 words) - [No One Was Rolling Eyes Anymore – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/no-one-was-rolling-eyes-anymore/index.html): Last weekend, I was regaling our daughters with the intricacies of cardboard engineering and what it takes to ship four candles from New Hampshire to Oregon in a box that takes seconds to assemble, protects them from breaking, and arrives in 4-5 days. (520 words) - [Well, that was embarrassing. – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/well-that-was-embarrassing/index.html): Well, that was embarrassing. We closed out summer with a trip to Acadia with Katy’s folks and enjoyed a fantastic Australian shiraz from Trader Joe's with them one night for dinner. Since Katy’s Australian, we wanted to track it down and buy a case. So, I stopped by Trader Joes the next time I was nearby. Unfortunately (431 words) - [100% Natural Ecofriendly Beeswax Lip Balm | Tangerine | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/tangerine-lip-balm-cardboard/index.html): Summery, Tangy Tangerine 100% Natural in a sustainable, ecofriendly cardboard push tube. Created to nourish, protect, and moisturize your lips. (1,326 words) - [Fully Compostable Ecofriendly Beeswax Lip Balm | Lemongrass – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lemongrass-lip-balm-cardboard/index.html): Compostable Lemongrass Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with herbal lemongrass essential oil. Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize your lips. The beeswax protects your lips from dry or cold air while letting your skin breathe, and non-GMO coconut, apricot kernel, and avocado oils, which are rich in vitamins and fatty acids, nourish and moisturize. For flavoring, we only use pure essential oils, so from start to finish, each balm is 100% natural. (1,120 words) - [My friends in Ukraine are under attack – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/my-friends-in-ukraine/index.html): A bomb exploded in the backyard of one of my friend’s homes, a few meters from her apartment building. The shock wave shattered her windows and blew her doors off. The glass lacerated her face. She is stitched up now and friends came to get her and bring her somewhere safer. She lives in Chernihiv. (435 words) - [Stress Relief Shampoo Bar - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/stress-relief-shampoo-bar-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Lavender and Peppermint Shampoo BarImagine never throwing out another shampoo bottle! Our shampoo bars are made with gentle surfactants, hair healthy vitamins and proteins, and scented with natural essential oils. No sulfates, parabens, or synthetic fragrances are used. Note: Not to be confused with soap bars, which ar (1,263 words) - [Lavender Pillow Spray and Sleep Spray | 100% Natural | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/sleepy-eyes-lavender-pillow-spray/index.html): We make our Sleepy Eyes Lavender Pillow Spray from lavender essential oil, known for its calming effects to reduce anxiety in those who suffer from occasional sleeplessness. It's 100% natural and made with lavender from lavender farms in the United States. (665 words) - [Fully Compostable Ecofriendly Beeswax Lip Balm | Peppermint – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/peppermint-lip-balm-cardboard/index.html): Compostable Peppermint Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with cooling peppermint essential oil. Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize your lips. The beeswax protects your lips from dry or cold air while letting your skin breathe, and non-GMO coconut, apricot kernel, and avocado oils, which are rich in vitamins and fatty acids, nourish and moisturize. For flavoring, we only use pure essential oils, so from start to finish, each balm is 100% natural. (1,203 words) - [Ecofriendly Hair Conditioner Bar Stress Relief | Lavender and Peppermint | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-bergamot-relief-conditioner-bar/index.html): Scented with lavender and mint essential oils, these are the best conditioner bars to detangle, nourish, and add shine to your hair and no bottle! $11.95/bar (1,265 words) - [13 Year Anniversary! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/13-year-anniversary/index.html): 13 years married to this gem of a human being. I had minor surgery at the beginning of spring, and the recovery was longer than expected. I was supposed to be back at work the next day but, instead, spent multiple days in bed with Katy and our girls bringing me meals, couldn’t hold Tessa for weeks, and just went runnin (475 words) - [Fully Compostable Ecofriendly Beeswax Lip Balm | Cinnamon – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cinnamon-lip-balm-cardboard/index.html): Compostable Cinnamon Beeswax Lip Balm flavored with warming cinnamon essential oil. Our beeswax lip balms are fully compostable. When yours is finished, simply toss it in your compost, and the cardboard push tube will biodegrade. They’re formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize your lips. The beeswax protects your lips from dry or cold air while letting your skin breathe, and non-GMO coconut, apricot kernel, and avocado oils, which are rich in vitamins and fatty acids, nourish and moisturize. For flavoring, we only use pure essential oils, so from start to finish, each balm is 100% natural. (1,223 words) - [Grapefruit Bergamot Shampoo Bar | Sulfate and Paraben Free – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-bergamot-shampoo-bar/index.html): Tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and fresh bergamot essential oils in a gently cleansing shampoo bar with quinoa protein and provitamin B5. Sulfate and paraben free. Our shampoo bars are made with gentle surfactants, hair healthy vitamins and proteins, and scented with natural essential oils. (1,435 words) - [Crafting the Perfect Pumpkin Candle – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/the-elusive-pumpkin-candle/index.html): Our unicorn IS the pumpkin candle.And it’s not for lack of trying! Every year our family picks out a pumpkin for our front step. The girls search the pumpkin patch for what seems like hours, and right when it feels like the sun will set on us as a pumpkin-less family, there it is: the one. (349 words) - [Our Courtyard Summer Project! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/our-courtyard-summer-project/index.html): One of the hardest parts of owning a business and raising young girls is the daily grind of being home. I have rosy eyed memories of sipping a cappuccino in Istanbul or strolling past street performers in Mallory Square or shopping for paintings on Andreevsky Spusk in Kyiv. We haven’t traveled in years. (370 words) - [Lavender Shea Butter Lotion - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-shea-butter-lotion-case-pack-of-6/index.html): Lavender shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with 100% natural, pure and calming lavender essential oil. See all our shea butter lotions. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to s (912 words) - [Grapefruit Bergamot Shea Butter Lotion – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/grapefruit-bergamot-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Grapefruit Bergamot shea butter hand and body lotion pleasantly scented with 100% natural, fresh, summery grapefruit, orange, and bergamot essential oils. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. (967 words) - [The Benefits of Loofah Soap for Your Skin – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/the-benefits-of-loofah-soap-for-your-skin/index.html): A loofah soap bar is a great way to get your daily dose of exfoliation. It’s a natural, eco-friendly approach to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. In this post, we discuss the benefits of loofah soap and how it can help improve your skin’s health. (395 words) - [Goat Milk Soap Stocking Stuffers! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/goat-milk-soap-stocking-stuffers/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (328 words) - [Product Info – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (497 words) - [Loofah Soap Goat Milk | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/loofah-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Enjoy our loofah goat milk soap! Each soap has a whole loofah sponge that exfoliates your skin as you use it! (657 words) - [Flash Flooding Rescue – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/flash-flooding-rescue/index.html): Yesterday, I drove three hours circumventing washed out roads to rescue our daughters and my mom and sister from flash flooding. They were at the camp where our family has gone for forty years and where my sister was almost born, but we’ve never experienced anything like this. (569 words) - [The Uplifting Story of One Cupcake Balloon's Rise Against Fate – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/cupcake/index.html): If you’re reading this in the future, it’s important to know the following events happened amidst a global pandemic the likes of which hadn’t been seen for a century. As such, we had been inside keeping to ourselves. A lot. For years. On an unassuming Wednesday in December, I went to the store... (572 words) - [Helping Our Friends in Ukraine – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/helping-our-friends-in-ukraine/index.html): Every day I read about Ukraine, and I think of the friends with whom I played volleyball, drank tea, and roasted marshmallows. I went to Ukraine 15 times throughout high school and college working at a summer camp just outside Kyiv and lived in Zaporizhzhia with Katy for almost a year. (328 words) - [Thank you from our friends in Ukraine <3 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/thank-you-from-our-friends-in-ukraine-3/index.html): The house is empty, and I’m sitting here with my coffee trying to process the events of the last couple weeks. Katy’s at a doctor’s appointment making sure baby #4 is healthy and well and ready to arrive sometime around April 12th. (340 words) - [We reached out fundraising goal for Ukraine! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/we-raised-our-goal/index.html): UPDATE: WE RAISED OUR FULL GOAL! You guys. As of this morning (March 3rd), we have raised $7528 of our $6,000-$12,000 goal. Thank you, all. I messaged my Ukrainian friends yesterday to let them know we will be sending them this gift and am spending a chunk of today arranging those transfers. I wish you could know them. (430 words) - [Lip Balm Stocking Stuffers! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/stocking-stuffers/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (642 words) - [Ecofriendly Shampoo Bar Stress Relief | Lavender and Peppermint | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/shampoo-bar/index.html): Gentle cleansers, lots of lather, no parabens, and essential oils for scent make for the best shampoo bars. $11.95/bar, and lasts as long as 2-3 shampoo bottles (1,372 words) - [100% Natural Goat Milk Soap | Eucalyptus Mint | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/eucalyptus-mint-goat-milk-soap-2/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Eucalyptus Mint Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with 100% natural eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,304 words) - [Goat milk soap is selling out! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/out-of-goat-milk-soap/index.html): We ran out of soap It was about eight years ago that we were sitting in a small apartment in Ukraine trying to figure out what we were going to do when we got home. My mom was leaving her soap business, which had successfully met the goal of paying for the family goats for several years. (433 words) - [Powderhouse Hill – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/powderhouse-hill/index.html): Powderhouse Hill is four minutes down the road and one of the many reasons we love living in a small community!  It's owned by the town and run by a group of dedicated volunteers, so that everyone has the chance to ski for only $5 a day.  We took our kids for the first time this year, and they looked up the hill like t (215 words) - [pages/wholesale-quick-order/index.html](/content/pages/wholesale-quick-order/index.html) (316 words) - [Regulars are the heart of Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/the-lifeblood-of-a-business/index.html): Regulars are the lifeblood of a business. They're your core financially, where you get your best ideas and where you receive your most needed encouragement. Over the years, your regulars become your friends as you learn about their families and livelihoods and hear everything from funny anecdotes to family heartbreaks. (267 words) - [Ecofriendly Hair Conditioner Bar Stress Relief | Lavender and Peppermint | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/conditioner-bar/index.html): Scented with lavender and mint essential oils, these are the best conditioner bars to detangle, nourish, and add shine to your hair and no bottle! $11.95/bar (1,422 words) - [Apple Cinnamon Goat Milk Soap | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/applejack-peel-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Applejack & Peel goat milk soaps are pleasantly scented with top notes of orange peel and cinnamon, apple middle notes, and a clove and vanilla finish with natural cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood essential oils. Ground oatmeal is added for gentle exfoliation. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,288 words) - [Emma's EEG Results Came Back – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/eeg/index.html): I don’t know if it’s possible to be brave when you’re 9 months old, but it certainly feels that way. At Emma’s December Doctor’s appointment, we asked about a little head nod she kept doing, which we first noticed in a video of her saying, “Da Da.” Our doctor said it was probably nothing, but after consulting... (321 words) - [First Large Batch of Goat Milk Soap Complete! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/big-batch-1/index.html): Friends, that's a 450 bar batch of soap. 100% goat milk, no water. Over 40 pounds of olive oil. In four days, we'll take it out of the mold and find out if it worked. Big batch experiment #1! (284 words) - [Charcoal Soap for Acne | Facial Soap | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/charcoal-soap-for-acne/index.html): Our charcoal soap is formulated as a facial soap for oily skin. Calming, natural lavender and tea tree essential oils are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anti-fungal, combined with skin nourishing goat milk soap and activated charcoal as a clarifier to pull oil and dirt from the pores of your skin. Read more about our charcoal soap here! (1,233 words) - [100% Natural Lavender Goat Milk Soap | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/goat-milk-soap-lavender/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Lavender Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with 100% natural pure lavender essential oil. Ground oatmeal and lavender buds are added for gentle exfoliation. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,228 words) - [Memories from my time in Kyiv – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/kyiv/index.html): I was sixteen when the Orange Revolution happened in Ukraine. I had been working in a Ukrainian summer camp for a couple years, and I remember one of my friends, Anya, writing me a letter saying how proud she was of Ukraine and what it signified for their independence. After that, I returned to Ukraine each summer. (405 words) - [The Benefits of Using Beeswax Lip balm – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/the-benefits-of-using-beeswax-lip-balm/index.html): Beeswax lip balm is a 100% natural alternative to store-bought lip balms with synthetic ingredients. It protects, nourishes, and moisturizes lips, while also having anti-inflammatory properties. 100% natural lip balms may use essential oils as a pleasant and antibacterial flavoring. (433 words) - [What my Ukrainian friends are going through – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/windows-1/index.html): Woke up at 5 am unable to sleep anymore to a newsfeed of Ukrainian friends who are facing explosions in their hometowns. How do you message old camp friends—people you had water balloon fights with, did skits with, and roasted marshmallows with—when they are in a war zone? I have no idea, but I messaged anyways. (486 words) - [Shea Butter Body Lotion Oatmeal, Milk & Honey | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/oatmeal-milk-honey-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Oatmeal, Milk & Honey shea butter hand and body lotion. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,200 words) - [Makayla had a monster goal this summer – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/makaylas-monster-goal/index.html): At the beginning of the summer, Makayla set the monster goal of buying her first mountain bike. She’s never had a summer job or even more than a little spending money from birthdays, but she kept asking if she could wrap our little hotel goat milk soaps for us, and finally, we relented. (297 words) - [Shea Butter Body Lotion Lavender Lemongrass | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-lemongrass-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Lavender Lemongrass shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with 100% natural, pure lemongrass and lavender essential oils. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,036 words) - [Lavender Shea Butter Body Lotion | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Lavender shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with 100% natural, pure and calming lavender essential oil. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,070 words) - [My place to pray for Ukraine in our basement – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/my-spot-in-the-basement/index.html): I've been spending time here, my prayer spot in the basement, since my friends sent me pictures of where they are sleeping. I will be going down periodically today as we join the world in prayer and fasting. In my Bible, I have the names of my Ukrainian friends written in the margins of Psalm 94 as we pray for justice. (361 words) - [Unscented Shea Butter Body Lotion | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/original-shea-butter-lotion-unscented/index.html): Unscented Plain Jane shea butter hand and body lotion. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,052 words) - [Lilac Goat Milk Soap | Exactly like real lilacs | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lilac-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,548 words) - [Applejack & Peel Goat Milk Soap - Case Pack of 6 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/applejack-peel-goat-milk-soap-case-pack-6/index.html): Applejack & Peel skin nourishing goat milk soap with ground oatmeal as a gentle exfoliant and a light apple scent with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange, and cedarwood essential oils. See all our goat milk soaps here.  Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “su (1,164 words) - [100% Natural Goat Milk Soap Spearmint Rosemary | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/spearmint-rosemary-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Spearmint Rosemary Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with 100% natural spearmint and rosemary essential oils. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,245 words) - [Little Acts – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/little-acts/index.html): A few days after I messaged my friend, Yura, to let him know we were sending money for him and his family, he sent me these pictures. He’d gone to a grocery store, loaded up a cart with food, and was dropping it off to a bunch of neighbors in Kyiv. (336 words) - [Shea Butter Body Lotion Cranberry Bog | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cape-cod-cranberry-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Cranberry Bog shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with top notes of cranberry, cinnamon, and ginger, cardamom middle notes, and clove base notes. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,090 words) - [Unscented 100% Natural Goat Milk Soap | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/plain-jane-unscented-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Plain Jane Goat Milk Soap is unscented for anyone who is sensitive to scents. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,103 words) - [100% Natural Goat Milk Soap Lavender and Mint | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/stress-relief-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Stress Relief Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with our custom blend of pure, natural lavender and peppermint essential oils. Ground oatmeal is added for gentle exfoliation. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,412 words) - [Shea Butter Body Lotion Mint Garden | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/mint-garden-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Mint Garden shea butter hand and body lotion lightly scented with notes of fresh mint and tomato leaf. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,154 words) - [Our goal to help Ukrainian families has been reached! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/you-all-did-it/index.html): We hit our goal today and with our last two donations raised not $12,000, but $13,000! Thank you, all. Over 60 of you donated to make this possible. I’ll be taking down my Venmo and PayPal info and updating our posts to say the goal was reached. (365 words) - [100% Natural Goat Milk Soap | Lemongrass | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lavender-lemongrass-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Lavender Lemongrass Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with 100% natural pure lavender and lemongrass essential oils. The lavender cuts the sweetness of the lemongrass with citrusy, lemony top notes and calming lavender middle notes. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,301 words) - [Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Exfoliating Goat Milk Soap | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/oatmeal-milk-honey-goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with notes of milk and oatmeal and just a touch of sweet honey. Ground oatmeal is added for gentle exfoliation. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,542 words) - [Exfoliating Goat Milk Soap | Cranberry Bog | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/cranberry-bog-exfoliating-soap/index.html): Our signature goat milk soap is specially formulated to moisturize dry, sensitive skin. They’re “superfatted” bars, which means the fat molecules in the goat milk are extra. Olive oil and goat milk, filled with vitamin A, lactic acid, and other nutrients, are at the very top of the ingredients list. Our soaps are made using the “cold process” method, which blends lye with non-GMO plant oils and goat milk without the addition of irritating surfactants, foaming agents, parabens, or artificial colors. The Cranberry Bog Goat Milk Soap is pleasantly scented with top notes of cranberry, cinnamon, and ginger, cardamom middle notes, and clove base notes. Ground oatmeal and cranberry seeds are blended in for gentle exfoliation. Once the bars are cut, they’re cured for four weeks and then aged to make them extra long-lasting. (1,321 words) - [Lilac Shea Butter Body Lotion | Paraben Free | Joy Lane Farm](/content/en-ca/products/lilac-shea-butter-lotion/index.html): Lilac Shea Butter Lotion pleasantly scented exactly like real New Hampshire lilacs. Our shea butter lotion is thick and moisturizing, absorbs easily into your skin and leaves it feeling soft and smooth. It’s non-greasy and paraben-free. In addition to shea butter, we use non-GMO avocado and apricot kernel oils, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants like vitamin A and E. A little bit goes a long way! (1,297 words) - [Shampoo Bars That Are Actually Great for Your Hair – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/shampoo-bars-that-are-actually-exceptional-for-your-hair.html): “I purchased the shampoo in order to reduce our use of plastic bottles and liquid soaps. I was surprised to find that the Grapefruit Bergamot Shampoo Bar is better than the liquid shampoo I was using. It is really the best shampoo that I have found. I am recommending it to lots of people.” (1,926 words) - [Feeling Pride in Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/it-was-five-oclock/index.html): It was five o’clock, and I was walking out of the mill into the parking lot after a day of soap-making when I felt it—unfamiliar, unexpected, but solidly there—a deep sense of pride in Joy Lane Farm. For many years, I was ashamed of our little business. I was embarrassed by how small it was, of how hard we worked... (523 words) - [Cardboard Tubes for Beeswax Lip Balm! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/card-lip-balm-tubes/index.html): On September 8th, 2021, I posted a photo of one of our lip balms, and one of our customers, @alyssaaduncan , commented that she wished it was in a cardboard container instead of a plastic one. I began looking at cardboard lip balm tubes that afternoon. (430 words) - [en-ca/index.html](/content/en-ca/index.html) (1,564 words) - [Kelsey bit my finger – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/the-hornet-and-the-butterfly/index.html): From the girl’s room, I heard a howl of pain. It was after bedtime, and we were down in the living room wrapping soaps for the Common Man Inn with Downton Abbey playing in the background. I raced upstairs to find Emma, our two-year-old, wailing. (430 words) - [15 Tips for Cultivating a Beautiful Home, Plus 1 Pro Tip – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/15-tips-for-cultivating-a-beautiful-home-plus-1-pro-tip.html): A beautiful home not only provides a welcoming and comfortable space for you and your family but also leaves a lasting impression on guests. In this article, we will share 15 tips for cultivating a beautiful home, along with an extra pro tip that will take your home to the next level. (1,019 words) - [Lilacs, a Haiku by Makayla – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/lilacs/index.html): Makayla spent an evening writing this haiku, filling a page with rough drafts until the wording was just what she wanted. I had to share (with the author's permission): "Lilacs bursting out with little purple flowers close to the green woods."-Makayla, age 8 (325 words) - [Goat Milk Soap for Dry Skin – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/goat-milk-soap-for-dry-skin/index.html): Dry skin is frustrating and uncomfortable. It can leave your skin feeling tight, itchy, and flaky, and can even lead to more serious issues like eczema. While there are many products on the market claiming to help with dry skin, one natural solution that has gained popularity in recent years is goat milk soap. (2,091 words) - [The Ultimate Guide to Elevating Your Patio for Autumn – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/the-ultimate-guide-to-elevating-your-patio-for-autumn.html): As the vibrant colors of summer begin to fade, it's time to embrace the cozy and inviting ambiance of fall in our outdoor spaces. Whether you have a small balcony, a spacious patio, or a sprawling backyard, there are endless possibilities for transforming your outdoor area into a haven. (3,276 words) - [Where Joy Lane Farm Began - Live Joyfully](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/beginnings-live-joyfully/index.html): Salmon Falls Mill Sunset from Our Studio Window It was around 4 am and I was standing on top of a fire escape. In the chilly darkness I hoped I blended into the black wall behind me, wondering if it would be better to crouch down or remain motionless. Several stories below, a patrol car circled the parking lot. (536 words) - [Say Hello to Baby Girl #4! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/baby-girl-4/index.html): Our fraudulent life began on April 13th, the day after our 4th daughter was due. Katy had hours of contractions, and—knowing how quickly our third had come—I rechecked our hospital bags, got ready to call my in-laws, and posted our automatic email saying we were on maternity leave. (397 words) - [Making Goat Milk Soap Large Batches – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/just-cleared-biggest-hurdle-to-scaling-soap-production.html): We just cleared our biggest hurdle to scaling our soap batches by June 1st! If you’re not familiar with soapmaking, you might not know that making soap with 100% milk (no water) is notoriously difficult. You have to add lye to milk without scalding it. (412 words) - [We purchased our first drum of olive oil for soapmaking! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/1st-drum-in-the-books/index.html): We used up our first drum of olive oil! And we used it up FAST! Just finished up the new pump system so each oil has a designated tube and pump and our bigger oil tank ships tomorrow! Now, what to do with a giant drum??? Extra water for the garden? Raft for the reservoir?? Stuff it with pillows and roll down the hill?! (113 words) - [Hand Sanitizer Available – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/hand-sanitizer/index.html): We make our gel and liquid hand sanitizers according to CDC recommendations of 60% ethyl alcohol or more (ours have 62% ethyl alcohol). To keep your skin moisturized, we use aloe vera gel as a base and recommend pairing them with our shea butter lotion to nourish your skin. (290 words) - [Someone stole a bunch of products from orders for pickup – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/the-thief-in-the-hallway/index.html): Someone stole a bunch of stuff from our orders that were out for pickup. So, keep your eyes out for a shifty looking character with moisturized skin who smells of Mint Garden and Vanilla Bean... ;) (685 words) - [Lockdown Life in the Pandemic – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/lockdown-life/index.html): We went into lockdown 7 weeks ago, not leaving our house and yard except to go to the soap studio or run an occasional, critical errand. We started ordering groceries online and picked up lunches from the girls’ schools (which made a huge difference in how often we needed to get groceries). (437 words) - [Thank you for a great farmers market! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/highest-farmers-market-ever-thank-you/index.html): What a Saturday! The first Farmers Market of the year was such a joy for us. Not one, but two of our customers are retiring, and we are thrilled for them! Congratulations!! It was wonderful to see all of you at market today and catch up on your spring. (428 words) - [1-1 Time with Makayla – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/1-1-time/index.html): On Saturdays, we give Kelsey and Makayla one-on-one time with Katy or me during Emma’s naptime. It’s something they asked for, and we decided to try it. Last Saturday, Makayla and I rode razor scooters down to the reservoir and played tag around the gazebo. We raced and laughed and sat and ate snacks. (416 words) - [Another Strange Story about Getting Candle Jars During a Pandemic – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/getting-candle-jars/index.html): “You’re the glass guy??” She looked at me like I was mythological. “We all thought it was a mistake.” I thought back to when I called the glass jar vendor for our soy candles and found out it could be January or February before we got more jars. We had finally gotten coconut oil and here were again... (542 words) - [The tricky thing about scaling shea butter lotion – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/scaling-lotion-and-open-hours/index.html): One of the trickier parts of scaling lotion is actually getting distilled water in bulk. It's not expensive, but because it's so heavy, you can't get it shipped, even though we looked for drum sizes. (375 words) - [Another Piece of the Hand Sanitizer Saga – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/hand-sanitizer-saga/index.html): We have gel Hand Sanitizer available! Please share <3 https://joylanefarm.com/collections In keeping with our commitment to quality and to our customers, what we have exceeds the CDC recommendations of 60% ethyl alcohol (ours has 62%) and is soft on your hands. (265 words) - [Emma is a little Mama – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/little-mama/index.html): When we were deciding if we’d have a fourth child, perhaps the person we thought about most was Emma. She was two and into everything. She opened a “child proof” medicine bottle the first time she picked one up, had an aptitude for finding (and hiding) tools, and when you told her she was independent enough to walk... (379 words) - [Introducing Keramikk - Our New Line of Coconut Wax Candles – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/introducing-keramikk/index.html): Introducing Keramikk. We designed these coconut candles to be the finishing touch on your newly renovated space and the hard-to-find, perfectly unique gift you give your friends. It’s made with a natural coconut and soy wax blend, self-trimming cotton wick, carefully selected fragrance, and a ceramic tumbler. (488 words) - [Going Green: Plastic-Free Shampoo Bars for Sustainable Haircare – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/going-green-plastic-free-shampoo-bars-for-sustainable-haircare.html): Plastic-free shampoo bars are a great way to reduce environmental impact while still enjoying the benefits of a good hair day. In this article, we explore why you should make the switch, the pros of shampoo bars over liquid shampoo, and the types of ingredients to look for when shopping for a plastic-free shampoo bar. (1,454 words) - [Soapmaking Plans for 2021! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/looking-ahead-to-2021/index.html): The snow is billowing outside, and I'm thankful that--after a massive push by Katy--we are almost caught up with orders, and there's no hurry to get to the mill today. There's a trail that meanders down the hill and through the woods behind our house, and one of my favorite parts of living here is sledding. (759 words) - [The pre-order for loofah goat milk soap is live! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/loofah-pre-order/index.html): LOOFAH SOAP PRE-ORDER IS LIVE! Loofah soaps are one of our most popular and hardest to make products! They're an entire, natural loofah sponge submerged and hardened in a puck of goat milk soap. Each one is cut by hand one at a time. Because of how long they take, we don't sell them anywhere but on joylanefarm.com and (343 words) - [How to Clean Out Your Fall Candle Jar – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/how-to-clean-out-your-fall-candle-jar/index.html): How to Clean Out Your Apple Candle Jar After It's Done! It was a sunny, fall day when you left for the farmers market. A little crispness to the air, crimson leaves fluttering in the breeze, and those brilliant white, puffy clouds you only see in September. You meandered through the pumpkin stands, the heaps of carrots (1,007 words) - [Scent Highlight: Lilac – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/scent-highlight-lilac/index.html): Lilac Goat Milk Soap, Lilac Shea Butter Lotion, and Lilac Soy Candles If you have been looking for the perfect, authentic lilac scented soap, lotion, or candles, look no further! Last week, our Lilac Shea Butter Lotion sold out at the Portsmouth Farmers Market in the first half hour. Not long after, we sold out of lila (1,427 words) - [Charcoal Soap for Acne – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/charcoal-soap/index.html): One of the strangest requests we’ve had from our customers was for Charcoal Facial Soap. I remember it clearly, even though it was years ago, because two of our longtime customers both asked for charcoal soap in the same week. (1,301 words) - [Reflections on 2021 as the Year Ends – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/end-of-the-year/index.html): At the beginning of 2021, we faced a hard reality. We made enough soap to live on, but to sustainably do this for years to come, that number would need to dramatically increase. The hardest part was that we didn’t have enough time. (828 words) - [The Best Shea Butter Lotion for Dry Skin | Fast Shipping – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/the-best-shea-butter-lotion-for-dry-skin/index.html): Our goal was to formulate a lotion that was just the opposite: thick and moisturizing, yet light and airy, perfectly hydrating, easily absorbed, with a pleasant, true-to-life scent. If you're looking for a new favorite lotion, enjoy reading below about how we found ours! (1,955 words) - [Lavender Pillow Spray, Lavender Lotion, and Lavender Bar Soap – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/articles/lavender-pillow-spray-lavender-goat-milk-soap-lavender-lotion-and-lavender-candles.html): The first time I saw a lavender field was in Hungary on a train ride from Switzerland to Ukraine in college. Two of my childhood friends and I had traveled from Lauterbrunnen—a mountain village surrounded by waterfalls in the Swiss Alps—to Hohensalzburg Castle in Salzburg, Austria, and then made our way through Budapes (2,945 words) - [We just filled our 500th soap order for Joy Lane Farm's new website!](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/order-500/index.html): It's a cool morning this morning, and I'm enjoying the feeling of wearing a sweater, sipping my hot coffee while the girls are finishing their morning chores before school. I'll be heading into the studio to make 8 batches of goat milk soap later, but before then, I'm fixing a car ahead of the farmers market tomorrow. (576 words) - [All the updates at Joy Lane Farm!](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/updates/index.html): Pour yourself a mug of tea, Facebook, this is a long one. We have been BUSY. Throughout the year, we keep a list of everything customers ask for, email us about, or muse about at the Farmers Market, and in January and February, we get to work. (aka that sounds like a good job for “future Joel and Katy” ). (798 words) - [Dopey Bug - Natural Bug Spray Precision Crafted in NH – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/dopey-bug/index.html): Dopey Bug spray is flying off the shelves! We're thrilled at the thought of all the hikes, beach trips, and picnics Melvin gets to go on! Oh! We forgot to tell you! We named our little mosquito Melvin T-shirts are available in the shop again AND they now have a little Melvin on the back too. (549 words) - [Animals have taken over our house... again – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/why-does-it-always-happen-to-us/index.html): At dusk, we love sitting out in our yard, watching the birds dart around in circles overhead. There’s dozens of them, all the same kind, that come out as the sun sets. We’ve pointed them out to friends lots of times. Well, a couple nights ago, Katy and I were sitting in the yard having drinks. (235 words) - [Soy candle jars are back in stock, thanks to you! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/candle-jars/index.html): Our pallet of candle jars was delayed a week, right before Christmas ☹ (it finally arrives today!). Tons of orders coming in, lots of balsam candles to make, and no jars. EXCEPT our customers are amazing. We regularly get asked if we can reuse jars once candles are burned through, and the short answer is that we can. (415 words) - [Loofah goat milk soaps are back in stock! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/loofah-soaps-are-back/index.html): Yesterday, I got completely covered in sawdust and paint flecks after power washing our courtyard wall. "Sorry kiddo, I can't tie your necklace till after I've showered. I don't want to get this stuff all over your room." Enter loofah soaps. They're specially designed for the person who likes to get gritty. (460 words) - [Our new garden beds are done! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/garden-beds/index.html): “I don’t want raised garden beds. I don’t want to do anything complicated. I want to clear weeds from a little patch of dirt, plant my ten tomato plants, and be done.” And that’s what she did. 🍅🙌 Katy gets testy about once a year, and last year it was when I asked about designing and building her veggie garden. (331 words) - [Eight and a Half Minutes of Silent Protest – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/eight-and-a-half-minutes/index.html): Eight and a half minutes. In this little corner of rural NH, I feel far away from protests and violence. Cities increasingly closer to me tremor and spiral and the national conversation pivots and shifts. However, my mind remains fixed through breakfast, and lunch, and dinner on a street in Minneapolis. (791 words) - [A little about marriage in this season – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/marriage-is-hard-in-this-season/index.html): Marriage is hard in this season. The other day I woke up at six, and Makayla, our five-year-old, was lying on the bed about a foot away staring at me (I wonder how long she was there??). I told her to go back to bed, and forty minutes later, I woke up again from Kelsey’s eye lashes against my eyelids. (703 words) - [Bottles Shortage - Pandemic Ups and Downs Continued! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/bottles-shortage/index.html): When your sales rep calls to tell you if you want bottles for hand sanitizer and lotion before the end of summer you need to order within the hour and you get a delivery of 5,000 🥰 (351 words) - [Dreaming of the Future Again – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/dreaming-again/index.html): Lots of hard conversations lately. Mostly, end of the day, collapsing into the couch together, pouring a couple nice drinks, and talking about the reality of juggling remote learning, running our small business, raising three girls, and renovating our house. On January 19th, 2017, I wrote, “By 2027, we will offer... (611 words) - [We are back at the Portsmouth Farmers Market! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/back-at-the-farmers-market/index.html): First farmers market of the year is in the books, and it was our highest (yes HIGHEST) farmers market ever. I told Katy the night before that I thought we'd be lucky if we made 25% of a normal market. Thank you, Portsmouth Farmers' Market! (405 words) - [NEW Apparel for Joy Lane Farm!](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/new-apparel/index.html): We've been keeping the work on this hush hush: We have apparel for you!!! 😍😍 🎨🎨 Lots of Colors☁️☁️ Super, super soft🥰🥰 Sizes S - 3XL (and kids!)🏖🚣‍♂️ Tanks, T-Shirts, and Hooded Ts We hope you LOVE the new designs as much as we do! <3 Joel and Katy#LiveJoyfullyDoGreatThingsCelebrateFamily (325 words) - [The Case of the Missing Registration Tickets – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/crime-wave/index.html): Petty crime sure doesn’t make this year any easier. Someone stole the registration stickers off our car, and it’s the second time it’s happened. Theft of any size feels so violating. No matter, as a Sherlock enthusiast, I donned my cap, popped my collar, and began looking for a motive. (263 words) - [Along the Lane – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (221 words) - [Running Joy Lane Farm while raising kids](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/running-a-business-with-kids/index.html): The lights shut off, and for the fifteenth time, everyone in the audience heard our indignant two-year-old exclaim, “Hey! I can’t see!” We were at Makayla’s ballet recital and her dance wasn’t until Act III. (528 words) - [Help! Emma is on the Loose! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/emma-wait-no/index.html): Emma is a terror. I came home after a day at work and Katy was in the kitchen exhausted. “I just need a minute,” she said almost laying her head down on the island. I went upstairs. My middle child was completely naked and my oldest shouted, “Emma’s chewing on glass!” (436 words) - [Shoutout to the Joy Lane Farm shipping team](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/shoutout-to-katy/index.html): If you've ordered from the website and had it show up on your doorstep a day or two later, it's thanks to my beautiful bride, Katy McMicken. She insists on going to the mill and shipping orders as soon as possible. This month, she also learned how to make shampoo bars, conditioner bars, and bug spray. (453 words) - [Join the Joy Lane Farm Facebook group!](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/join-our-facebook-group-to-vote/index.html): We've had a couple requests for Dopey Bug Candles, and we would LOVE to know if you'd rather have a square tin or a round tin and if you have a color preference between black, gold, and silver! To vote, ask to join the NEW, private Joy Lane Farm Facebook group designed for people who want to help shape Joy Lane Farm. (323 words) - [Making large batches of Goat Milk Soap – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/scaling-soap-making/index.html): “I just have to tighten one more bolt, and I’m done,” I said, twisting my wrench. There was an ominous *crack* and the head of my bolt snapped off. A few weeks ago, I was checking Craigslist in the off chance that another soap maker might be getting rid of drying racks. (846 words) - [Soapmaking Fails of 2021 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/fail/index.html): These are just a few of our failures so far in 2021. New shaving soap that seized, candle formula that dried with a giant hole down the middle (I literally sat there staring at it thinking, 'I have never seen wax behave this way before), and a batch of soap we made with a slightly different process... (188 words) - [The fall went by so fast! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/phew-where-did-the-fall-go/index.html): Most of the leaves have fallen and we find ourselves talking about who’s making the pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving. Looking back over this fall, it was one of the best. Our favorite memories were… (115 words) - [Small joys amidst the difficulties of 2020 – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/the-small-joys-3/index.html): “He’s physically and mentally exhausted, and he really needs a haircut.” My mom was talking about her standard poodle, Jake, who I’m relating to a lot these days. He just got back from dog care, where he’s been for a couple weeks, and his energy levels suggest he aged about 10 years. (521 words) - [Dreams – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/dreams/index.html): “Sh#t? Sh#tt? Sh#ttt!” We were in the (very crowded) paint section of Home Depot, and Emma, our intrepid two-year-old who is learning new words every day, was asking to sit in the car cart. Emma’s first trip to a store in over a year was to The Home Depot. (939 words) - [Happy Mother's Day 2020! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/happy-mothers-day/index.html): Today in the pandemic we're missing hugs most of all! Happy Mother's Day, @Ann-Marie Waechter and @Laurie McMicken! Here's my Mom and Jake talking to Emma through the window and Katy showing her Mom how Emma can walk now. Air hugs just don't suffice. (307 words) - [Renovating Our Old Mill House: Basement Edition – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/a-vanquished-foe-rises/index.html): Ah, my old nemesis, the basement. Our war began when it flooded past my ankles minutes before my in-laws arrived to stay for the weekend. It won that round. A couple sump pumps later, and a gutter system fixed in the opening gales of a hurricane, and I had vanquished my foe. Or so I thought. (393 words) - [Pet Products – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/pet-products/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (266 words) - [Pandemic small business aid got us back on our feet – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/we-no-longer-qualify-for-small-business-pandemic-aid.html): 🍾💃🕺 Financially, for our small business, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time. Our revenue drops like a cliff at the end of December until mid-March when it starts to climb again. Not only is revenue down at that time, but expenses are up as we pay for all our insurance, R&D, trade show expenses, and... (508 words) - [Joy Lane Farm is now available on Veggie Go!](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/veggie-go/index.html): We're STOKED to announce we have a NEW partnership with Three River Farmers Alliance! Three Rivers is a farmer-owned collaborative in the Seacoast, NH region that brings locally sourced food (and now Joy Lane Farm natural body care products!) to homes in NH, ME, and MA. (623 words) - [Lessons from Speech Therapy – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/words/index.html): We started speech therapy with Makayla when she was 18 months old. It was a difficult process for which Katy was at the helm. We had filled out regular surveys at the doctor’s office and thought to ourselves, “She might only be a couple weeks behind.” Then it was a couple months. Then six months. Then a year. (488 words) - [Custom Goat Milk Soap Gift Boxes – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/client-gifts/index.html): We LOVED the soap selection by one of our customers in our most recent set of client gifts, which also included 2 bottles of hand sanitizer and a bottle of lotion. If you're interested in gifts for your clients, here’s how it works: All we need is a note and a list of names and addresses, and we do the rest. (376 words) - [Old Mill Bricks Upcycled into Woods Patio – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/completion/index.html): Our woods project is done! I’ve been working on this for months in 30-45 minute installments with the girls while Katy was making lotion. 20 bags of garbage, scrap metal, rugs, rusty camping gear, and a discarded porch hauled out and three trees saved from invasive vines, but the real question was... (151 words) - [That Time the Kayak Sank – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/there-was-a-swoosh-a-rush-of-foaming-water-and-the-back-of-our-kayak-sank-beneath-the-surface.html): There was a swoosh, a rush of foaming water, and the back of our kayak sank beneath the surface. “We’re sinking!” I shouted. Makayla was in the back and already had water up to her chest. I buoyed Kelsey out of the center where she was sitting with me, and Makayla half jumped, half swam overboard. (894 words) - [Bundles – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/bundles/index.html): Curated assortments of our bestselling products! (80 words) - [We scheduled our vaccine shots – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/vaccine-shots-scheduled/index.html): We registered to get our vaccine shots this morning! April 23rd! Even as we did, the girls asked if they could play their ukulele. They had found it carefully hidden in the closet. On the top shelf. Behind all the board games. Songs rang out and Emma called for her turn in a clamorous uproar... (827 words) - [Attack of the Zuccini – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/attack-of-the-zuccini/index.html): My worst (gardening) fears have come true. Our house is about to be eaten by a giant zucchini plant. It started back in April. “What are you planting,” I asked Katy suspiciously as she tucked her little seedlings into their soil cups. “Cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, kale, and *cue ominous drumbeat* zucchini.” (372 words) - [agents-md.html](/content/agents-md.html) (721 words) - [Celebrating Our 10 Year Anniversary – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/10-years/index.html): Yesterday, we celebrated 10 years of marriage. We were planning to fly to France and Belgium later this summer for my brother’s wedding, to visit my sister in-law’s fun-loving family, and to have a few days without kids just to ourselves. We had even hung prints of Picot’s Paris street paintings in our kitchen. (315 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Shea Butter Lotion for Dry, Itchy Skin](/content/collections/shea-butter-body-lotion/index.html): We make our lotion with vitamin rich shea butter, apricot kernel oil, and avocado oil to moisturize and nourish your skin. A little bit goes a long way! Happily, the botanical oils are non-GMO, and its paraben free.  (1,369 words) - [Soy Candles – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/soy-candles-1/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,372 words) - [All – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/wholesale/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,402 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Soy Candles](/content/collections/soy-candles/index.html): Each of our soy candles are blended, poured, and wrapped by hand. They are made with 100% American coconut and soy wax, have a smooth, creamy finish, and shine beautifully in casually elegant country jars. No paraffin wax is used. Essential oils and fragrances are carefully chosen. (1,267 words) - [Holiday Bundles – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/holiday-bundles/index.html): Make gift sending easy with these curated bundles of our bestselling holiday scented products! Plus, you can have it shipped right to the recipient. Every order is packed with crinkle paper perfect for gifts, and you can include a note that we'll handwrite for you when you check out. Thanks for gifting with us! (814 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Ceramic Soy and Coconut Wax Candles](/content/collections/ceramic-coconut-candles/index.html): Our ceramic candles are made with a natural coconut and soy wax blend, cotton wick, and curated fragrance oils. Infused with natural essential oils, our scents are true and full, but not overpowering. Each candle is small batch crafted in NH. (2,082 words) - [Joy Lane Farm Summer of Grapefruit!](/content/collections/summer-of-grapefruit/index.html): It's the summer of grapefruit! Enjoy moisturizing grapefruit Bergamot Shea Butter Lotion after fun in the sun. Kick back on your patio on summer evenings with the Grapefruit Mojito Soy Candle and wash off the beach with Grapefruit Bergamot Shampoo and Conditioner Bars. Our Grapefruit products are scented with tangy grapefruit, sweet orange, and sunny bergamot essential oils. (924 words) - [Limited Edition Holiday Candles! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/limited-edition-holiday-candles/index.html): Our limited-edition holiday candles are only available until December 31st! Each one comes in a stunning matte-colored jar with a gold interior that reflects the candle flame as it dances and is perfect for long burns on cozy wintery nights and enchanting guests during holiday festivities.  The fragrance is carefully c (863 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Shampoo Bars and Conditioner Bars](/content/collections/shampoo-and-conditioner/index.html): Our shampoo and conditioner bars are made with gentle cleansers, enriching proteins and vitamins, and scented with hair friendly essential oils. No sulfates, parabens, artificial colors, or artificial fragrances are used.  (1,441 words) - [We found a snake in the basement – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/snake-in-the-basement/index.html): “I don’t want to alarm anyone,” my brother whispered. “But there’s a snake in the basement.” We ducked into the garage, and he showed me a picture he had taken underneath my mom’s kitchen. It was hard to make out, but if you zoomed in, there it was: a dark snake with light stripes as long as my leg. (1,497 words) - [WWII Love Letters Found in 1850 Mill House Basement – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/basement-find-1/index.html): I was cleaning out some old boards stored in the ceiling joists of our basement, when some dusty scraps of paper fell out and landed on the cement floor. They were war letters written from 1943 to 1945 to a Grace Dionne who lived in Rollinsford. They were from her sweetheart, Eddie, writing first from NY, then from... (796 words) - [Goat Milk Soaps & Haircare – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/goat-milk-soaps/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,115 words) - [Joy Lane Farm Autumn Best Sellers!](/content/collections/autumn/index.html): Enjoy the scent of crisp apple, warm pumpkin, and spicy cinnamon. Protect your lips with 100% natural beeswax lip balm in compostable cardboard tubes, and hydrate your skin with smooth, fast absorbing shea butter lotion and nutrient-rich goat milk soap. As you spend more time indoors with shorter days, cozy up with soy (942 words) - [Spring Showers! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/spring-showers/index.html): A curated collection of our favorite spring scents! Enjoy lilac goat milk soap to wash off spring planting, lemongrass beeswax lip balm for days that are still crisp, and lavender shea butter lotion to keep your skin soft and smooth. From top to bottom, these have lots of greenery, herbal, floral, and earthy notes. Hap (1,044 words) - [Sprays & Lip Balms – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/beeswax-lip-balms/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,016 words) - [Our Favorite Christmas Ornaments – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/your-favorite-christmas-tradition-20-years-from-now.html): This is the best tradition you can give your kids. Every year since I was born my parents have given me a Christmas ornament that had something to do with what happened that year. Our Christmas tree was 14′ tall, so there was plenty of room for all the ornaments. (927 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Exfoliating Goat Milk Soap](/content/collections/goat-milk-soap/index.html): Our goat milk soaps are made with loads of skin healthy, nutrient rich goat milk. They're excellent for your skin, because goat milk adds moisture boosting fat molecules, exfoliating lactic acid, and vitamin A, which increases your skin cell regeneration rate, decreasing lines and wrinkles, and they're exceptional for (1,804 words) - [Confessions of a Second-Generation Soap-Maker Part II – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/confessions-ii/index.html): Downtown Portsmouth It’s a little embarrassing, but between Katy and I, I’m the one who loves to shop. Katy shops like my dad (who shops like an assault squad). Every errand is a military operation maximizing one ratio: In this ratio, as in life, time is also money. (1,239 words) - [Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/we-choose-to-go-to-the-moon/index.html): “We choose to go to the moon. We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are... (1,143 words) - [The best kind of distraction – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/on-distraction/index.html): “Sorry, I was designing the tree house.” It’s a common response during one of those embarrassing moments when Katy catches me not paying attention. I’ve been designing our tree house for a year and a half, or maybe thirty, and am planning on building it later this summer. (939 words) - [Confessions of a Second-Generation Soap-Maker Part III – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/final-confessions/index.html): The line, “Harry doesn’t know how to fail,” haunted me for years after I saw Armageddon. We fail often. There it is in its simplicity and its terror. One of the first times I scaled our manufacturing, I made 500 soaps in a day, a new record for us. (1,419 words) - [Cozy Christmas! – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/here-for-the-holidays/index.html): Enjoy this curated selection of our most popular holiday scents! Balsam and Cinnamon Room Sprays to freshen your space before guests arrive, Christmas Eve candles for cozy, December evenings, Peppermint Lip Balm for time out in the hustle and bustle, and Stress Relief exfoliating soaps to unwind at the end of the day! (1,227 words) - [Shea Butter Lotions – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/shea-butter-lotions/index.html): Shop meticulously crafted, uncompromising skincare from Joy Lane Farm—goat milk soap, shea butter lotion and more, made by second-generation makers. (1,029 words) - [Where Joy Lane Farm Began - Do Great Things](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/beginnings-do-great-things/index.html): It’s easy to let the things we care about become blurred by things we don’t. We’re at a critical point with Joy Lane Farm. It’s doing well, and we keep saying, “It’s working, it’s working!” (1,724 words) - [Confessions of a Second-Generation Soap-maker: Part I – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/confessions-i/index.html): It was sometime around midnight. “I can’t sleep,” I said. “Maybe you should stop talking about Tupperware,” Katy mused. It was true. Sometimes Spring cleaning got out of hand and this year was worse than normal. (1,260 words) - [We'd like to introduce ourselves – Joy Lane Farm](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/introductions/index.html): Hi Everyone! We’ve had a couple hundred more likes and follows this week (woo woo woo!), so we wanted to circle back and introduce ourselves 😊 We’re Joel and Katy, the makers behind Joy Lane Farm. We live in Rollinsford, NH in a historic mill house that we’re renovating with our three daughters who are six and under. J (635 words) - [Joy Lane Farm | Lavender Spray, Bug Spray, and Room Sprays](/content/collections/sprays/index.html): We have three types of sprays designed to help you enjoy your home, your sleep, and your patio! Our NEW room sprays were made by popular request and are made in our most popular scents to freshen any space. Use our 100% natural Sleepy Eyes Lavender Pillow Spray just before bedtime and keep the bugs at bay outside with (1,461 words) - [Where Joy Lane Farm Began - Celebrate Family](/content/blogs/along-the-lane/beginnings-celebrate-family/index.html): It’s not easy fitting twenty people into Grandpa and Nana’s house, especially when lots of them are under six years old. Katy’s family get-together last weekend was no exception. With sub-freezing temperatures outside, we squeezed through the door in a cascade of gloves, boots, hats, and coats. (1,333 words) - [Beeswax Lip Balm – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/lip-balm/index.html): Our 100% natural lip balms are formulated to protect, nourish, and moisturize your lips. Beeswax protects your lips while allowing the skin to breathe, and avocado and apricot kernel oils nourish and moisturize. Essential oils provide a pleasant, true-to-life flavor. All in an eco-friendly, compostable tube! (1,217 words) - [Uncle Joel's Wild Fundraiser – Joy Lane Farm](/content/pages/fundlet/xlk7is9s/index.html):

This summer we're taking our nieces and nephews on the adventure of a lifetime! Help us make it happen and get great candles and soaps at the same time!

(716 words) - [Winter Care Collection – Joy Lane Farm](/content/collections/cozy-winter/index.html): A curated collection of our most popular winter scents. Special attention is given to products formulated to moisturize and soften your skin in the dry, cold months and select candles for brightening your spirit as you cozy up indoors. (925 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives - [Agentsite Network](https://agentsite.network/network.html): Public index of Agentsites and their machine-readable resources