The Hexagon

An 8 ounce straw-colored bottle with a black pump on a wooden table, surrounded by stalks of wheat and wheat kernels. The label is green and reads Wild Mint Hand & Body Lotion

Lighter Wheat Straw Bottles on The Way

We're changing--for now--from glass bottles to wheat straw bottles in response to supply chain issues.

Lighter Wheat Straw Bottles on The Way

We're changing--for now--from glass bottles to wheat straw bottles in response to supply chain issues.

Lighter Wheat Straw Bottles on The Way

We're changing--for now--from glass bottles to wheat straw bottles in response to supply chain issues.

Imitation is flattering, but...

Most of us do some of our shopping at a big box store or the online equivalent: Target, Amazon, Wegmans,...

Business Musings

Cocoa Butter I'm glad I'm not in the artisan chocolate business. West African countries produce 70-80% of the world's cocoa...

Staying Nimble

The supply chain is still having issues. Luckily, being a small business means we can be nimble Somethings might change, but I promise, we will always be thoughtful about it.

Open The Mailbox And The Scent Wafting Out... Say Yes To A Subscription

Avital's is introducing a subscription service that aims to be maximally flexible, convenient, and helpful for all of fans.

Welcome to the new website and new photos

We have new photos and a refreshed website. They aren't just new pictures. We want to capture the essence of Avital's: creative, scrappy people who get things done, even when times are challenging. Everyday things don't have to be mundane. Every product we choose can elevate our lives: though aesthetics like color and scent and design or through eco-friendliness, or through the business practices of the company that makes it.

We ran out of some soap boxes. Oops.

Time to go box-free? If you can, that would be great!

Earth Day is April 22

You can be more Earth-friendly by skipping the plastic bottles. Our goal is to make that easier with no-compromise skincare...

Joanna in full beekeeping white suit standing next to three white beehives.

Welcome Joanna!

Welcome Joanna, our new employee. Mom, beekeeper, farmer, and avid camper, she fits right in with Kathi and me.

USPS is raising prices for holidays. We're not.

USPS is increasing prices for the holidays. We're not.

A hand lit by sunlight with a honey bee on the tip of the ring finger.

A Few Thoughts on Business

The culture a business creates matters, a lot. What are the values you look for in a business, especially as it relates to employees?

Photo of the exterior of the Newfield workshop, with mountains in the background

Moving Day!

Just a quick post to let everyone know that today is moving day! This week has been about packing boxes...

Small Biz Blues: Postage Edition

We have a new potage option, and I'd love to hear your ideas on keeping shipping costs low: Bundles? Subscriptions?