Who you are: Brenda Foster – mother, soapmaker, animal lover, lefty, morning riser, trying to be runner again…Your business name: Bubs & Scrubs™
Your website url: http://www.bubsandscrubs.com
Blog: http://www.bubsandscrubs.com/category/blog
Twitter handle: @bubsandscrubs
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bubsandscrubs
We're wondering...
1) What was the first product you ever sold?
BThe first was my little intro soap "A Rose Is Still A Rose" which I launched February (just in time for Valentine's Day) this year. I had been making some soap for some time but wasn't really ready to sell just yet. I had lots of (good) pressure from friends and family so I started with this one item that was supposed to be a limited edition. It received such a great reception I kept it and it's one of my top-sellers now.
2) What is your favorite smell?
I've ALWAYS been a sucker for lavender. It's just that "ahhhhh" feeling that automatically sends me to my peaceful place. Lavender is one of those scents you either love or hate it. I'm definitely in the love camp. I do like to tone it down a bit with another essential oil or two but straight up has it's purposes too. Unfortunately I haven't been able to sustain lavender in my garden yet but I'm not giving up!
3) What is your favorite line from a song?
I do love music and know the lyrics from so many genres; from my youth to now. For that reason, it's really hard to pick just one. However, this song ALWAYS puts me in the best mood: “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige http://youtu.be/G6ZjBPXSmnE
Here's a sample of the lyrics:
….No time for moping around, are you kidding?
And no time for negative vibes cuz I’m winning
It’s been a long week, I put in my hardest
Gonna live my life, feels so good to get it right
So I like what I see when I’m looking at me
When I’m walking past the mirror
No stress through the night, at a time in my life
Ain’t worried about if you feel it
Got my head on straight, I got my mind right
I ain’t gonna let you kill it
You see I wouldn’t change my life, my life’s just fine….
Feels so good, when you’re doing all the things that you want to do
Get the best out of life, treat yourself to something new
Keep your head up high
In yourself, believe in you, believe in me
Having a really good time, I’m not complaining
And I’m a still wear a smile if it raining
I got to enjoy myself regardless
I appreciate life, I’m so glad I got mine…
4) If you were something in nature, what would you NOT want to be?
A slug - too slow and too much risk. Any prey animal. A mushroom cause your kept in the dark and (you know the rest. ) :)
5) What's your favorite pet's name? (Past or present)
I really hate choosing just one but I have to say Angus. He's my beloved Rottie. I rescued him and another Rottie mix about six years ago. They were young adults and were strays so I don't know their exact ages. He's the biggest teddy bear. He loves women and children but has been known to snap at a man or two (I'm okay with that). He snores, loves bones, likes to play, has really soft ears, is my constant companion, is always ecstatic to see me, and has been a treasured gift to me.
6) What's the best pair of shoes you ever owned?
This one is easy: Keen's. I order these from Zappos on the regular. My fave pair are lime green and I've had them for about 4 years. They're still just as soft and cushy as the first day I wore them. I'll be loyal to this brand forever - hope they stay the same and stick around. They’re not sexy, don’t make my look tall and slender, and are anything but fashionable. But they hug my feet just right, help me go the distance, and thus keep me happy. I’m very practical.
7) Seven words that are dear to you:
God, Madison, Taylor, Barbara, Eulas, Carlos and Kaelen. There are many more but these are the dearest.
