The Bettah Buttah: Why Real Body Butter Melts (and Why That’s a Good Thing)
Posted by Jacki on 10/22/2025 to
Let’s talk about “body butter.”
The name sounds wholesome, right? Cozy. Luxurious. Like something your great-grandmother might’ve churned next to a wood stove. But most “body butters” today aren’t butter at all — they’re thick creams full of stabilizers and synthetics designed not to melt. Here’s why real butters behave differently… and why that’s a good thing.
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Welcome to Our New Blog! (April 1, 2009)
Posted by Jacki on 8/6/2025 to
365 Ways to Live Earth Day, Every Day
This post was originally published on my first WordPress blog on April 1, 2009, as part of our 365 Ways to Live Earth Day, Every Day series. I’m gradually migrating the archived series here, in order, so these small but meaningful practices have a proper home. Today's Way: New Life for an Old Phone…
Skincare Gifts from the Sea (No Sharks Involved)
Posted by Jacki on 7/24/2025 to
The sea has always known how to restore us. Even far from the coast, your skin can benefit from its gifts—like mineral-rich Dead Sea mud and nutrient-packed seaweed. Cleanse, calm, and balance your summer skin with just a few simple ingredients… no plane ticket (or sharks) required.
Keratosis, Seasons & Sea Salt: Natural Help for “Chicken Skin” and Life's Little Changes
Posted by Jacki on 6/19/2025 to
Dealing with bumpy arms, especially as the seasons (or hormones) shift? It might be keratosis pilaris—sometimes called “chicken skin.” In this post, I share what it is, what can make it worse, and how natural care—like a thoughtfully made sea salt scrub—may help smooth and soften rough skin.
The Original Muscle Mender: For Bodies That Move, and Sometimes Hurt
Posted by Jacki on 6/5/2025 to
Discover the story behind our best-selling Muscle Mender—originally crafted for sports massage, now beloved by thousands for real, plant-based muscle relief.
Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Masque Recipe: A WoodSprite Classic for Glowing Skin
Posted by Jacki on 5/10/2025 to
What started as a simple homemade recipe to soothe my sensitive skin turned into a happy accident — and a small business with heart. Here’s the story behind my beloved Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Masque, plus the DIY recipe I still love sharing.
Sunburns, Blisters & Favorite Fixes for When I'm Stupid
Posted by Jacki on 4/24/2025 to
There are three things I wish I’d remembered before overzealously trotting off into the “wilderness” (actually a hilly mountain bike trail through the woods, but still...) on a four mile hike yesterday: A hat, hydration, and the fact that I’ve spent the better part of the last few months in my office chair eating Sour Cream ’n Onion Pringles.
Why I Don't Celebrate Earth Day
Posted by Jacki on 4/21/2025 to
Why I Don’t Celebrate Earth Day (But Practice Earth Day, Everyday)...Because Earth Day isn’t just a date on the calendar for me... It’s in every choice I make—every formulation, every label, every package I send out into
A Sauna in Springtime
Posted by Jacki on 4/17/2025 to
From the WoodSprite Workshop
Birch, sassafras, and balsam fir are filling up the whole morning, curling into the corners of the room in the living essence of the forest—softening the edges of the day. I just finished pouring a fresh batch of sauna soy candles.
WoodSprite Named Best Skin Care by EcoBold
Posted by WoodSprite Organic Body on 8/12/2010 to
August 12, 2010--WoodSprite Organic Body was honored with the first annual Award for Best Skin Care Company by EcoBold (EcoBold.com), a leading provider of online video reviews of various green and eco-friendly products."The contributions made by these green companies makes a tremendous difference in how people produce, consume, and think about the environment," said Steffany Boldrini, EcoBold CEO and Founder. "Their level of commitment and dedication to making a difference with sustainable and eco-friendly products are reflections of company-wide green initiatives towards a greener future." Companies were mainly judged by the greenness of their products compared to other contestants, and were furthermore judged on their Above and Beyond efforts in having company-wide green practices, on top of making a green product.
To learn more about EcoBold, visit their website. To read the full press release, please visit this link.
