Ellen I know sometimes it may sound strange, but people will lash out just because of your light. If you seem happy, especially with your life and what you do, and they are not, they will try to diminish your light. Sometimes it's just that simple. You don't giggle too much, and I didn't think you ever rambled. There is a way to fast forward videos lol so if they just wanted to get to the soap making they can just get to that. You have to put your best foot forward always, but you also have to be comfortable and happy. Don't try to please us! Be yourself always! ❤
My feelings exactly!! Please don’t hold back any of your joyous laughter and some of us appreciate hearing details reinforced whether technical info or sharing feelings. You are beautiful inside and out. ❤️🥰☀️🌺💎🎶🦋
So many people like to complain about social media but UA-cam and folks like you are a gift to so many! Thank you for sharing your generous spirit with us all.
@@EllenRuthSoap semper Fi....my brother spent 23years in Marines 4 tours got shot in the throat two years ago landed in the back of his head Military told him no on his disability...so he's fighting that then last year Trump wanted him to go back over seas and he wouldn't do it he almost died! Long story short Ellen my brother finally got access to the medbeds via the VA ..maybe your husband should look into getting access to the medbeds ..he's military military should get access first! On top of that ..please tell him I said thank you for his service!
I"m usually not one to comment. But I just wanted to throw my appreciation out to you. I am starting my own business and you have been my favorite person to learn from. I feel at home with your warmth and 'rambles'. I literally pull out a pen and paper and think "all right, what does Auntie Ellen have to teach me today?" I look forward to learning more from you! Thank you for being you!
You are the only Soap maker that I watch, because you don't ramble. I just love how you organize everything, and keep everything so clean. I am a Virgo so I really appreciate that. Just continue to be yourself, don't change who you are, because someone doesn't like something. Sending so much love! Thank you for all that you do... ❤❤❤
I am 79 and I recently started soap making I found you and Holly from Missouri very informative and I can follow you your formulas I appreciate you and your giggles Thank you
You are authentic. ❤ You have subscribers for a reason. If you change the way you speak or stop giggling what would happen with those subscribers that appreciate that about you? Hopefully you will feel comfortable being yourself, enjoying what you do, and letting people move on if they want something else.❤
For the people who think that Mrs Ellen Ruth giggles to much? You can leave the video and keep it moving. Her happiness is infectious and just because you have a miserable life taking from others & not offering ANYTHING forward, dont take it out on others. Because news flash!! That is what you are doing here, taking from Mrs Ellen Ruth, her knowledge & HER recipes. After all, this is HER channel and she can present herself & her channel as she wishes.
I’m the same age Ellen and we retired early two years ago, myself from the medical field. I just started soaping but really think twice about starting a business that would keep us from traveling to see our kids, grandbabies and traveling the world in general. Nothing could be worth missing out on this time in our lives. I love soaping and being creative also. In this stage in ours lives I realize how quickly time is flying by, God bless, He will guide you if you seek Him.
What I love in the youtube videos that you make is that you are a human who cares about others that enjoy with passion the soapy and cosmetics. I appreciate your generosity and your explanation of each recipe and techniques.
I am a soap maker and I am building my business and you are one of favorite soap makers and I learn alot from your videos and when you do give recipes I try them and and change them to my liking because I got comfortable enough to understand the flow. So thank you so much for being one of my teachers on UA-cam.
That is awesome that your husband is now cancer free! You have to do what is best for you and your family. I too am a soap maker and am now fighting my second round of cancer. I have had to pull back as well on productivity and markets. God gets us through these rough waters. Good Bless you and your family. You have a beautiful personality and do an amazing job on your videos and your products. You are an inspiration to me.
First of all, I want to say that I do appreciate everything that you do for us. I have learned so much from watching your videos! No matter what we do, there are those who have to find something negative to say. I just believe it’s a reflection of their life.
You're such a positive and encouraging presence in the world! I'm thankful for you and your willingness to share your light. Best wishes to you and your family. ❤
I Love your channel! I just started making soap again after 30 years! I watch your videos. I have a channel, but had a phusical problem with with my voice. Soap making is your joy! Talking to a camera instead of a human is not natural for us. You are also working with a caustic, and trying to maintain a dialog. I love the chattiness! It makes you real to me! I appreciate you, and your channel! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
YOU ARE FINE ELLEN. WE LOVE YOU AND WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING YOU. IVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU. YOU ARE VERY THERAL ON WHAT YOU ARE TAKING ABOUT. WE WATCH EVERYONE OF YOUR VIDEOS.
I LOVE YOU Ellen ,God and Family is whats important.Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to me,I respect your decision .Im glad to have you apart of my life through youtube. .Im sorry for your hurt through mean people .I love the way you handle it. Continue Shining🌞
Glad you are taking time to have family time and doing what you like best. I'm the same age as you and at this stage in life where you need to enjoy life fully. Love your videos and glad hubby is now cancer free. ❤ Ang x
First Hallelujah, praise on being cancer free! Second, thank you for sharing your knowledge of soap making, it has really helped me out over the past year. Third, I've always said some people will complain no matter what. Give them a gold bar and they'd complain it was to heavy! Enjoy your family time and the grandbabies, that's what matters the most! 💜
I don't normally comment on videos, but I feel the need to add some positivity for your negative feedback. Don't let the haters change who you are. One thing I enjoy about your videos is that you seem your genuine self. I guarantee the people complaining about you rambling has never made content like you have. It's difficult to come up with conversations that last an entire video.. especially being the only person on that side of the camera. I absolutely don't think you giggle too much. You are expressing yourself and that's only natural. There's always someone who's going to dislike something about your content, but that's ok. There are plenty of other channels out there for them. Personally, I think you should continue being you. You have 72k subscribers so you're doing something right. For me, I have enjoyed every video you've put out and your personality really adds to every video. I'm glad I came across your channel when starting my business and soaping journey. As for sharing your core recipe, that's totally understandable. You are very generous sharing what you do and deserve to have something unique about your personal recipes. If you ever do decide to stop soaping I'd love see your recipe in some form though. The soaps you sell are always such great quality. I really like your triple butter bars. Thank you for all that you do and share! Enjoy the new found time with your family!
I’m fairly new to soap making and when I found your channel, subscribed after the first one. I think I’ve watched all your videos since then and enjoyed all of them. I want to thank you for all of the information you have passed on. You have greatly improved my soap and I appreciate it. Personally, the repetition just helps ingrain the information and the giggles are just part of who you are. Again, (repetition 😂) thank you for sharing and for this video letting us know what is happening.
I was just saying to my husband how much I love watching your videos. I’m 66 and just started two years ago making soap. You have inspired me in so many ways. I too at times feel it’s too much and need to spend time with family. I just sell locally mostly fairs and friends. Like you I love the creativity. Thank you so much for you honesty. Just keep being yourself. Best of luck.
Thank you for this video, Ellen and for being vulnerable and honest. I agree with you, FAMILY FIRST. I think we sometimes have to pump the brakes and evaluate what is really important to us in life. You've got a lot going on, and as you said, you have been blessed, and your audience here on UA-cam fully supports you! As a small business owner, I'm so thankful that I've come across your channel. You're an awesome instructor, and I've learned so much from you. I actually got the soaping bug from you! Soon, I hope to start making UA-cam videos showing the adventures of a small soap and candle-making business. So, thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom and we all can't wait to see what's next! --Paul
Oh please don't worry about people talking about you giggling and rambling. I love it. It shows that you are a real person. And not only a real person, but you are a genuine, beautiful person! Please don't ever change, Ellen. Those of us that love you, love you for who you are, just the way you are! 🥰
Ellen, you have been an inspiration to me. You were one of my top 3 soapers that I have watched regularly over the last several years. You gave me the courage to step out and start my soap business. You would always say “If I can do it, so can you”. You have always made it look so easy. Everything about you shines bright with Jesus. Thank you for all of the knowledge you have shared, the consistency, and even this video that you did not have to make. Just like me, you have impacted so many people. Blessings to you and your family. Keep shining the light.
People complaining about a genuine person because they are being genuine ? Who raises these people? Please don’t ever apologize for being yourself. I love your channel and I’m learning a lot from you ❤
I absolutely love your content and appreciate all your recipes and showing us all your wonderful products! Ignore the Haters! Thank you for all you do. I am now a soaper myself...because of you and your amazing channel! I appreciate you!
I love your laugh and realness!! Hurt people , hurt people. I had hair in my face in one of my videos and someone said " your hair in your face is distracting" 🤣 I just said ,I know it was bugging me too but I couldn't edit it out 🤣
I love this! And I absolutely respect and admire the direction you’re planning to move in. It can be very time consuming and certainly takes time away from those we love. I always make sure to give myself plenty of time to spend with my son, but certain times of the year it’s go go go and we lose some of that precious time. I’m so thankful to hear the cancer free report and I pray with all my heart that the future continues in such a way. I’m a veteran too! I was in the Navy. Thank your husband for his service, and thank you and the rest of your family for yours as well. ❤
From one Navy veteran to another, thank you for your service! Military folk truly have a keen understanding of the importance of spending quality family time.❤
I appreciate you sharing all that you have. Today, my husband and I are making soap together. It’s our first ever attempt, inspired by your generosity and giggly, rambling, fantastic soap-alongs. Please don’t change. You have a lovely personality. I hope the best for your husband’s health.
This is why your sales and popularity have grown. You and your husband are amazing individuals. Thank you both for all that is done for us. I enjoy watching your videos and learning from you. Your soaps and product show your walk to walk. They are the real deal like you. Take time with your family. You need to, and we understand, but please do not go away for too long. Your videos are my stress re-leaver 🤗
OMG, I am stealing the shelves over the kitchen window idea!!!!!!!!! I live in an old farmhouse and am never done remodeling...LOL. My window above my sink is so plain and I could use the extra space for a few things. Such a cute idea! Super duper thanks!!!
@@EllenRuthSoap Cute ideas like this are hard to think of...LOL. It's truly a perfect idea without ruining anything. I try to keep with the original look of the house but, remodel at the same time. It can be tricky. I just got my claw foot tub back from having it resurfaced. It needed it. The house belonged to my 3rd great grandparents and I'm proud to finally own it but, the previous owners weren't kind. We started with leveling, siding and roofing, got that paid off, now its time for the inside. I've been collecting ideas for 4 years. LOL.
So happy you aren't scaling back on your UA-cam channel; I need all the expertise I can steal from you! Have a wonderful Spring! 🥀 Sorry to hear about your husband's health issues. Prayers for continued health and happiness.
I’m new to soap making and I’ve learned a lot from you, and you have a very nice personality. I hate that some viewers are mean with their comments, but I like what you said they don’t have to watch you. I’m 69 years old and I was raised to believe if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all. I think it would be a better world if people lived by that motto.
Don’t stop your giggling and rambling! My daughters and I love that about you. We have found the “rambling” very helpful. And the giggles are adorable 🥰
I love the way you speak and are always in the best of spirit while making soap or any other bath and body products ❤ This was such a candid video, thank you so much for sharing. You are a great teacher and I have learnt so much from you and feel so grateful for everything❤ Thank you Ellen... Stay blessed 🥰🥰
Do not worry about people who complain or as you say act like a two year old, there is always those who are not used to being told no. I think that what you share is very generous of you, as you said that is your recipe that has taken years to make, why can’t this person try to make their own recipe and not get someone else’s for free. I am really glad that your not stopping UA-cam as I love watching the videos of you making beautiful soap bars. X
Thank you so much for your honesty and for being "human" in the best way (vulnerable, self questionning, positive attitude, etc.) I am soooo glad you decided to keep your UA-cam channel, your videos are pure joy to watch. It would be selfish not to understand the hardship this kind of decision making must have been, life changing decisions. I am looking forward to your new video format (smaller batches and probably some experiments!!), can't wait for your studio tour. And hope you decide to experiment with natual dyes!! All the best, ❤
WHEW!!!!! I'm so happy you're not scaling back your videos I'd be so sad, I love your videos, so chatty and fun to watch. And you're so incredibly generous with sharing with us. xxx
Thank you. How anyone can complain i have no idea, your videos are cheerful, informative and you provide many recipes freely, these we can try and even use the basics and amend to make our own. We all need to learn how to develop our own recipes and not just rely on others. I for one are really appreciative of your time i am now developing recipes having gained from you and a few others knowledge better understanding and confidence to do so. I am 79 years old today and loving this hobby. Thank you Ellen from the bottom of my heart.
Ellen, you are so genuine and sincere. I also love to create and have learned so much from you. Thank you for your videos, your teaching and your techniques. Please keep doing what you’re doing. Your faithful followers truly love and respect you ❤
I love watching ur videos, Ellen. Im not a soap maker n never will be, but I love watching people make soaps, especially U. Dont know how to explain it, but watching u make soap always makes me happy. Love from Malaysia.
All my respect to you and I am a cancer survivor myself and it was hard. As a single mother I was so scared. I pray every single day and thanks to GOD. People need to understand that we all have some personal stuff and privacy is needed. Social media is not easy. I am a tech challenge also mostly do IG only, few shorts on UA-cam. I am a chemist and sharing and offering stuff and recipes for free is not that easy. People can blame you for their own mistakes. Thank you Ellen for taking time to enjoy your family. That is a blessing!
I often talk about the LGBTQ community and supporting women etc. on my social media, so I understand well that part of receiving negative comments. I love your channel. When I want to make new soap, I watch your videos for inspiration. Thank you for your work!
Thank you, Ellen, for putting yourself out there for us. I found your channel and have learned so much. I'm brand spankin new to soap making. I was pretty proud of myself with my first batch of melt and pour. The soap turned out GORGEOUS. I wish we could post pictures 😂. I love you channel..
Ellen, my sister and I have watched your UA-cam channel for several years. You have been such a jewel, inspiration, and an excellent teacher along our business journey. I’ve also ordered your lovely products. We wish you the absolute best and God’s blessings over you, your family, and your business.🥰🙏🏻💕
You are lovely just as you are and so gracious and generous to make videos for us. I have learned much from you. I’m a 59 yo soap maker who makes soap for my daughter’s bath products stores. If I had to do all the things, I would not do it. I simply make and she sells it, ships it, markets it, staffs her stores, all of it. It is a nice balance for us and we are in it together. Always family first and many blessings to yours. You’re a treasure. Adjustable mattresses are pricey but force you to sleep on your back. 😊
I absolutely love watching your videos and all the things you make but I'm happy to see you doing and following your heart. There is nothing more important than family and I hope you enjoy all the time you spend with them but also happy to hear that you'll still be making videos. Enjoy, Ellen!
Ellen watching you these last few weeks, I can feel you are a genuinely amazing person, who loves to show/teach us new things. I hope you are having a great day! And thank you for your videos!
Thank you for your transparency on your channel. I have loved looking at your videos and learning how to make so many products. I understand how family is a priority and you should take time to spend with them while you can. Thank God your husband is cancer free! God bless you and your family and what ever direction you decide to move forward with your business. Do what is best for you and your family.
Family comes first! I love your videos and I don’t feel you “ramble” or laugh too much!🥺 I’m sorry you have had to read those type of thoughts. What you do is spend YOUR time, YOUR money and YOUR efforts to show other soap makers YOUR ideas. I don’t make soaps, but I LOVE yours and I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank YOU!
My daughter has a little UA-cam channel and some kids can be mean too. I told her it's because they're jealous and to reply back complimenting them. So far they've all had their own channel so I've had her go on their channel, subscribe to them, and leave positive comments on some of their videos. They have all ended up apologizing for their mean comment to her. Most importantly she has learned when people leave mean/ negative comments it's a reflection of them, not her, and spreading love/ positivity is more powerful than hate/ negativity. She loves showing them they are seen, matter and loved! I love all your videos and your energy and passion!
Just continue being you! I love your channel! No you do not have to share your recipe! I love your positive format, don’t change anything you don’t want to change. YES SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY. I “Retired” early and moved in with my parents to take care of them, I love the time I have with them, no regrets!
Personally I would ignore those people who say you ramble or giggle too much, this is why i like your videos, you have so much joy making your products. I also am a similar age to you and a one person show, do craft fairs and farmers markets, but trying to get my website together. Someday I may do youtube videos but perfectly happy watching yours :) My workspace is also in my basement, I had cabinets and commercial fridge put in a year ago but like you not "tour"ready, but everything is clean and sanitized!
I love your videos. I've never seen anything wrong with them. If people don't like you to ramble it's really a very simple fix. Just stop watching. No nasty comments needed. I feel like I'm there with you when you're just being yourself. So no worries! Keep up the good work. I'm also so glad to hear you say your studio is organized chaos. Haha. I've been feeling bad about mine not being organized. I'm glad to know I'm not alone!
Ellen, you are just so sweet and I am thankful to have found your channel. As a fellow “old dog” (60yrs old -soaping for 21yrs) Christian soaper trying to balance brick & mortar selling, family, aging/health etc. your channel is an oasis in the soaping community. Thank you for your uplifting videos, your soaps are inspiring and always motivate me to get productive in my soap studio! p.s. - I have NEVER shared my primary soap recipe either(and I honestly don’t feel bad about that!) You are SO GENEROUS in sharing recipes , techniques & inspiring/ helping us all to be better makers -God bless you!❤
I want to be you when I grow up (I’m 64 years old😂). Your soaps are beautiful, you are beautiful inside and out. Your videos are amazing! Thank you! Putting family first is always right. God will sure honor that.
Hello! I love watching all your videos! I am very pleased to look at you! You are my favorite soap making blogger! I am from Russia (Moscow), and I apologize in advance for my English that may not be quite correct. Ellen, it would be very interesting to see your studio! I'm looking forward to it! Health to you and your husband, continue to delight us with your positive, very interesting videos! 🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺
You are amazing and please do not change a thing. You have such a positive attitude and watching you on youtube is a gift. I have learned so much from you and you honestly inspire me. Don't let the angry people get you down because they are jealous of your energy and spirit! You are so honest and true and that is really rare. I am glad that you aren't cutting back on youtube =)
I've been watching your YT videos for a long time now. I've learned so much from your channel and enjoy your personality which comes across through your videos as fun, quirky, and whimsical. I love how all the soap makers I watch have different personalities and ways of sharing their passion for soap making with the world. You're one of my favorites to watch. I can tell that you enjoy making bath products and sharing your journey because you're always super positive, knowledgeable, and thorough when explaining your vision for a particular soap or bath product. I love that you’re transparent about the products you use and list vendor information. You share recipes all the time, so you definitely shouldn't feel guilty for not sharing a core recipe. Some of the first recipes I've attempted are from your channel. I've supported many soap makers (and other content creators) by purchasing/trying their products and watching/engaging on YT. I try to always give honest, constructive feedback when asked because I would want the same. To attack someone on social media because you don't like their content, personality, voice, laugh, etc. is insane, sad, and very immature. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there so I applaud you and so many others for doing so. Not to mention the time and energy that goes into recording and editing the videos. I hope you don't let the small number of negative encounters deter you from doing what you enjoy. As a retired Navy veteran and current Navy wife, I do understand the need and desire to spend more quality time with your family. So, I support and respect your decision to scale your business back. I think many of your subscribers would continue to watch if you shared family life content as well. I recall a very old video on your page about your goats. I would love to see and hear more about maintaining goats (I'm a city girl). And I always wondered how you managed a one-person small business when it came to family vacations and having farm animals. Last, I just want to say that watching you and a couple of other soap makers over the years inspired me to start making soap for family and friends three years ago. After much learning and research, I will be attending my first soap and cosmetic conference this year. My goal is to make the leap from hobbyist soap maker to legit small bath and body business owner. I'm excited! I'm also grateful for your channel, so thank you for all you do!❤
I'm truly grateful that you are in UA-cam, you have the good vibes as a excellent teacher as a excellent professor that want to share a knowledge, the gifting of education. I like the way you chatting in your videos. When you said a person at my age, women you are so talented and young, and doesn't matter if you don't have the best or the newest on technology and equipment you are doing excellent with what you have. I didn't know why people said about that things about your speaking, people sometimes repeat words or phrases for example moms, teacher... I think is probably the brain try to process all the information at same time, I don't know my mom do the same and she is relative to your age and something I do the same, my son tell me "mom why are you repeating the same thing 😅 ". Please continuing what your doing on UA-cam. And yes your website is easy to navigate and easy to paid. My best wishes, and glad your husband is healthy again 😊. And your kitchen is beautiful 😍
You are extremely personable and it's why I keep coming back. Your channel is your space to customize to your audience. I'd watch your channel even if I didn't make soap.
Thank you for such an honest chat. I love your videos; they are very inspiring! You are so generous with your knowledge, and always gracious. I’ve learned much from them, and hope to also venture into soap making one day when time allows. It amazes me that people can be so ugly so easily with their words. I am certain that your fans far outweigh those who have nothing better to do than leave hurtful comments. I pray you have much blessed time with your family, and enough leftover to do other things you enjoy. 😊❤
You are an amazing beauty! I feel so blessed that I came across your you tube videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I’m not a soap maker “yet”, but just love watching:) I have however started making solid lotion bars. They are amazing. I’ve never felt that you ramble and your giggle is delightful and fun. You are a blessing to so many of us!❤ After years of developing and testing candles, I’ve finally formed my LLC at the ripe young age of 61😳. Many many blessings to you Ellen!!
You know if people don’t like things you do they don’t have to watch. I love to watch you because you are just a regular person who cares about what you do. If I were you I would not even be bothered about negative comments. You are correct that the negative people are sad people who don’t have a life
Ellen, I love watching you on you tube. I have used several of your recipes, tweaked a few but I look forward to seeing your smiling face every week and you just really lift my spirits. I am a nurse that was assaulted at my job about your age, and that took my happiness away and everything I worked for. The sadness is still there but it's people like you and a few other you tubers that give me joy for that day. I don't make soap as I just don't have space to do so. I hope to start teaching as I can now walk again, and that is a milestone. Please don't let mean people bring you down because for every one mean person there are 10 more of us that just love you. I will continue to follow you as long as you are on there. Just know I just love you and respect your creativity and your lovely personality.
You are a delightful engaging person to watch and listen to. Good for you for taking the time to reassess your business and taking time to spend time with your family. Im 66 and a retired social worker. I am just now starting to get rid of toxins in my home and making my own bath and body products. And household products. I love watching your videos. I’m looking forward to more! I’m happy you have decided to keep doing your videos
Watching Your positivity, inner happiness and joy brings me bright stress free youtube viewing moments. I’ve learned so much. Im a very new soap maker. Your videos are concise, meaningful and pleasant. Looking forward to seeing more. Please don’t be bothered too much, some people are broken.
You are amazing! I love this chatty video. I only have a select few soap makers I will watch on YT and you are one of them. Thank you for always putting yourself out there. You are sincere, real, genuine, kind and authentic. Your smile is heart warming. Your energy and passion is inspiring and contagious. Your videos are always perfect. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for your generosity. I don’t think you ramble at all, and I like your giggle, it’s what makes you who you are and you should always just continue to be who you are. You will never please everyone. People can move on and should make their own choices to watch or not watch. Please don’t ever change who you are and how you present on your channel or elsewhere. You have so much positivity to offer, and I personally love your presentations. You are truly a gift! Wishing you the best in your future endeavors. (I guess some people missed the lesson about “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything”…that’s what I was taught in my generation…I’m only 4 years older than you.)
You are so precious and genuine! I have learned so much from you. I love your “rambling” makes me feel like we are hanging out! In my opinion, you have made right opinion to scale down. Enjoy your family and stay blessed!❤❤
People need to understand that when a person pours so much effort and time on creating something-it’s theirs to keep or share. Katie at Royalty Soaps once said we soapers need to have a few secrets and that’s OK! And I love your ramblings. I’m a rambler too! 😂❤😂
I am so sorry someone would say something mean to you. You are such a pleasant person and never stop laughing... That giggle is a part of your personality and it's a wonderful part of you. 🙂
Love your video’s am SO glad we get to keep you to ourselves on you tube. And you DO NOT look 56. And wonderful you are cancer free. Enjoy your family - sending best wishes and thank you so much for sharing
Im here for what every you do Ellen!! You've been so inspiration to be and i started making soap 4 years ago. Its easy to get overwhelmed. I decided to concentrate of the creative process and perfect my craft. Then i gift or donate to people i choose. It gave me so much grace and latitude to do what I want creatively. Im praying for your family as well. I just turned 52 in July. On Aug 8th I had a major stroke and was in the hospital 5 days, now im facing short term disability, plus other health issues I already had. Sorry im rambling 😂...but i due to stress and other factors and responsibilities i hadn't made any soap in over two years. But in the last two weeks ive got back into watching soap. Especially a lot of your channel, and Holly at Mo River Soap and jerrika at Quench Bear soap. Its been a Godsend. Thank you thank you Ellen ❤🙏🙏
Ellen, I follow many UA-camrs but you are far and away my favorite. Every video you post is a gift to us all for both the content and your wonderful personality. You are so incredibly generous with sharing recipes, tips, sources for equipment, fragrances, and so much more. I've been making soap since 2010 and I still learn new things from you all the time! I use your affiliate links and I love your Amazon store - thank you for sharing your "finds" with all of us! My husband actually just realized that I only know you from UA-cam. I often say things like "Ellen had this great recipe for xxx, I need to try that." or "I just got this heavy cream powder from Amazon because Ellen says it's great in soap." so he just assumed that you were one of my friends from work or my Artist Co-Op group. I told him that you WERE my friend even though we've never met nor are we likely to :) I'm so sorry that you've had ugly comments. Like someone else said, your light shines so strong that those who choose to live in darkness find offense with you. I too feel sorry for these people because it must be horrible to live with so much hate in your heart. My prayers are with you and your family for continued good health and I thank you for continuing to provide your fans with your wonderful videos!
ERS, I agree with Crystal. May your light continue to shine. Let the word of God be true and every man a liar. I'm a mental health therapist, send them my way. :-)
1. I love your videos, you can laugh, giggle, fumble how much you want; I enjoy your videos. 2. Don't share your recipe. Not even letting anyone pay for it. You share a lot and people need to learn to build for themselves. 3. Sleeping on your back is the best thing. Use a contour pillow or neck pillow for support. 4. You can add a Bakuchiol Serum and a hydrating toner to your skin care routine to help with the flaking. 5. Thanks for sharing ❤️🤍🖤🇹🇹
Ellen, yes, it’s a gift to have you… you were my inspiration to start my soaping business, I’m getting there! Thank you so much for your always having a great attitude and willingness to share your tips. I was 30 yrs when I also had cancer , and it wasn’t easy, so, I perfectly understand that need to spend more time with your family. You’re a blessing!
Thank you so much for opening up to all of us. Family is the most important thing in life and the way you are approaching this is the absolute right way. We all adore you and will definitely watch your videos. Lots of positive energy and prayers for you and your family. I think you made the right decision ❤
This video made me tear up... We love you, Ellen! When I first found your channel, I liked how you spoke naturally to your viewers. You seem gentle and really nice, and absolutely pretty! I always notice your earings and nail color before really watching your soaping process (lol) I also like how you share your process. It's just so relaxing to watch -- even those times when you seem to panic (but with grace) because your batch had accelerated. I find inspiration in your color combos and the ingredients you use, and your final design. On the topic of soap recipes, I think people who want to make soap need to learn how to use a soap calculator so they can make their own recipe and not ask for an established soapmaker's formula. If they want to share it, then it's fine, and if they don't, we just need to respect that. Keep smiling Ellen, don't let mean people snuff out your light!
You are such a sweet, wonderful lady! I have been watching your videos for over two years and have started my own soapy business with much inspiration from you, as well as, other soapmakers. I appreciate you more than you can know and applaud you for prioritizing your family, but still continuing what you love doing most. 💕
I love watching all your videos. I can only dream of making soap just like you one day- you have been my role model. I am 61 and a cancer survivor and I make soap in my down time when caring for a teen with severe health issues.....soaping is my relaxation time when he's had a rough day. I thank you so very much for all our videos and appreciate all your wisdom, kindness, encouraging words, sharing. I wish you all the best on the choices you have made and I totally understand dedication to family. All the best, Blessing to you and your family. Lisa In Southern Indiana.
I enjoy your videos and learn much. I’m 65 and just started my soap business in Aug 2022 so I struggle to balance being “retired “ from my professional life and wanting to stay retired versus investing time in my soap business (I only make soap). So thank you for being transparent about investing in my new business and investing in my family/church life.
Ellen, I want to thank you for your time and open your heart. I wish you and to your family strengh to go through the difficult time . I wish you light, you deserve the best. With all my heart.
Ellen I know sometimes it may sound strange, but people will lash out just because of your light. If you seem happy, especially with your life and what you do, and they are not, they will try to diminish your light. Sometimes it's just that simple. You don't giggle too much, and I didn't think you ever rambled. There is a way to fast forward videos lol so if they just wanted to get to the soap making they can just get to that. You have to put your best foot forward always, but you also have to be comfortable and happy. Don't try to please us! Be yourself always! ❤
Thank you Crystal🥰
This is so well said and you are exactly correct!
My feelings exactly!! Please don’t hold back any of your joyous laughter and some of us appreciate hearing details reinforced whether technical info or sharing feelings. You are beautiful inside and out. ❤️🥰☀️🌺💎🎶🦋
Yes! Don’t change your laughter to please two people 😂 be yourself we love you.
Also you don’t ramble
So many people like to complain about social media but UA-cam and folks like you are a gift to so many! Thank you for sharing your generous spirit with us all.
Thanks 💖
@@EllenRuthSoap semper Fi....my brother spent 23years in Marines 4 tours got shot in the throat two years ago landed in the back of his head Military told him no on his disability...so he's fighting that then last year Trump wanted him to go back over seas and he wouldn't do it he almost died!
Long story short Ellen my brother finally got access to the medbeds via the VA ..maybe your husband should look into getting access to the medbeds ..he's military military should get access first! On top of that ..please tell him I said thank you for his service!
@@EllenRuthSoap I don't look at it as rambling ....some people are just so nit picky! I see it as you are an outgoing person and very personable!
I"m usually not one to comment. But I just wanted to throw my appreciation out to you. I am starting my own business and you have been my favorite person to learn from. I feel at home with your warmth and 'rambles'. I literally pull out a pen and paper and think "all right, what does Auntie Ellen have to teach me today?" I look forward to learning more from you! Thank you for being you!
Thank you so much🥰
Ellen, please don't change the way you do anything or change your chat, your giggle is wonderful. Don't change you! xx
You are the only Soap maker that I watch, because you don't ramble. I just love how you organize everything, and keep everything so clean. I am a Virgo so I really appreciate that. Just continue to be yourself, don't change who you are, because someone doesn't like something. Sending so much love! Thank you for all that you do... ❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
I am 79 and I recently started soap making I found you and Holly from Missouri very informative and I can follow you your formulas I appreciate you and your giggles Thank you
It’s your personality and laugh that keeps me watching you. You have a wonderful way about you. Please don’t change!
You are authentic. ❤ You have subscribers for a reason. If you change the way you speak or stop giggling what would happen with those subscribers that appreciate that about you? Hopefully you will feel comfortable being yourself, enjoying what you do, and letting people move on if they want something else.❤
For the people who think that Mrs Ellen Ruth giggles to much? You can leave the video and keep it moving. Her happiness is infectious and just because you have a miserable life taking from others & not offering ANYTHING forward, dont take it out on others. Because news flash!! That is what you are doing here, taking from Mrs Ellen Ruth, her knowledge & HER recipes. After all, this is HER channel and she can present herself & her channel as she wishes.
So wonderful!!! You can tell you spent time in prayer!! Your teaching skills have sown so many fruitful seeds into others!! Well done!!! 💕
Thank you, prayer has been a staple throughout this journey🙏🏽🙌🏻
Amen!
I’m the same age Ellen and we retired early two years ago, myself from the medical field. I just started soaping but really think twice about starting a business that would keep us from traveling to see our kids, grandbabies and traveling the world in general. Nothing could be worth missing out on this time in our lives. I love soaping and being creative also. In this stage in ours lives I realize how quickly time is flying by, God bless, He will guide you if you seek Him.
Yes 🙌 I really want to embrace the time He had given me 🙏❣️
What I love in the youtube videos that you make is that you are a human who cares about others that enjoy with passion the soapy and cosmetics. I appreciate your generosity and your explanation of each recipe and techniques.
Yes SOME OF YOUR PERSONAL RECIPES YOU KEEP CLOSE TO HEART. DONT GIVE ALL YOUR SECRETS AWAY.
The ones that appreciate your hard, generous work outweighs the few negative souls. Keep them coming Ellen.
Beautiful home by the way!
I am a soap maker and I am building my business and you are one of favorite soap makers and I learn alot from your videos and when you do give recipes I try them and and change them to my liking because I got comfortable enough to understand the flow. So thank you so much for being one of my teachers on UA-cam.
That is awesome that your husband is now cancer free! You have to do what is best for you and your family. I too am a soap maker and am now fighting my second round of cancer. I have had to pull back as well on productivity and markets. God gets us through these rough waters. Good Bless you and your family. You have a beautiful personality and do an amazing job on your videos and your products. You are an inspiration to me.
Thank you❣️ I pray for your healing🙏🏽💕
Thank you very much 💕
First of all, I want to say that I do appreciate everything that you do for us. I have learned so much from watching your videos! No matter what we do, there are those who have to find something negative to say. I just believe it’s a reflection of their life.
You're such a positive and encouraging presence in the world! I'm thankful for you and your willingness to share your light. Best wishes to you and your family. ❤
Thank you so much!💖
I Love your channel! I just started making soap again after 30 years! I watch your videos. I have a channel, but had a phusical problem with with my voice. Soap making is your joy! Talking to a camera instead of a human is not natural for us. You are also working with a caustic, and trying to maintain a dialog. I love the chattiness! It makes you real to me! I appreciate you, and your channel! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge!
YOU ARE FINE ELLEN. WE LOVE YOU AND WE APPRECIATE YOU BEING YOU. IVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU. YOU ARE VERY THERAL ON WHAT YOU ARE TAKING ABOUT.
WE WATCH EVERYONE OF YOUR VIDEOS.
I LOVE YOU Ellen ,God and Family is whats important.Thank you for being such a wonderful inspiration to me,I respect your decision .Im glad to have you apart of my life through youtube. .Im sorry for your hurt through mean people .I love the way you handle it. Continue Shining🌞
Thank you🥰🙏🏽
Glad you are taking time to have family time and doing what you like best. I'm the same age as you and at this stage in life where you need to enjoy life fully. Love your videos and glad hubby is now cancer free. ❤ Ang x
Thank you💕
First Hallelujah, praise on being cancer free! Second, thank you for sharing your knowledge of soap making, it has really helped me out over the past year. Third, I've always said some people will complain no matter what. Give them a gold bar and they'd complain it was to heavy! Enjoy your family time and the grandbabies, that's what matters the most! 💜
Thanks, and Amen🙌🏻❣️
I don't normally comment on videos, but I feel the need to add some positivity for your negative feedback. Don't let the haters change who you are. One thing I enjoy about your videos is that you seem your genuine self. I guarantee the people complaining about you rambling has never made content like you have. It's difficult to come up with conversations that last an entire video.. especially being the only person on that side of the camera. I absolutely don't think you giggle too much. You are expressing yourself and that's only natural. There's always someone who's going to dislike something about your content, but that's ok. There are plenty of other channels out there for them. Personally, I think you should continue being you. You have 72k subscribers so you're doing something right. For me, I have enjoyed every video you've put out and your personality really adds to every video. I'm glad I came across your channel when starting my business and soaping journey.
As for sharing your core recipe, that's totally understandable. You are very generous sharing what you do and deserve to have something unique about your personal recipes. If you ever do decide to stop soaping I'd love see your recipe in some form though. The soaps you sell are always such great quality. I really like your triple butter bars.
Thank you for all that you do and share! Enjoy the new found time with your family!
Thank you so much 💕❣️
I’m fairly new to soap making and when I found your channel, subscribed after the first one. I think I’ve watched all your videos since then and enjoyed all of them. I want to thank you for all of the information you have passed on. You have greatly improved my soap and I appreciate it. Personally, the repetition just helps ingrain the information and the giggles are just part of who you are. Again, (repetition 😂) thank you for sharing and for this video letting us know what is happening.
Thank you🥰
I was just saying to my husband how much I love watching your videos. I’m 66 and just started two years ago making soap. You have inspired me in so many ways. I too at times feel it’s too much and need to spend time with family. I just sell locally mostly fairs and friends. Like you I love the creativity. Thank you so much for you honesty. Just keep being yourself. Best of luck.
Thank you ❣️
Thank you for this video, Ellen and for being vulnerable and honest. I agree with you, FAMILY FIRST. I think we sometimes have to pump the brakes and evaluate what is really important to us in life. You've got a lot going on, and as you said, you have been blessed, and your audience here on UA-cam fully supports you! As a small business owner, I'm so thankful that I've come across your channel. You're an awesome instructor, and I've learned so much from you. I actually got the soaping bug from you! Soon, I hope to start making UA-cam videos showing the adventures of a small soap and candle-making business. So, thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom and we all can't wait to see what's next! --Paul
Thank you Paul🥰
What a precious sister in Christ you are. Thank you for sharing your spirit and gifts.
Thank you so much!
Oh please don't worry about people talking about you giggling and rambling. I love it. It shows that you are a real person. And not only a real person, but you are a genuine, beautiful person! Please don't ever change, Ellen. Those of us that love you, love you for who you are, just the way you are! 🥰
Thank you🥰
Ellen, you have been an inspiration to me. You were one of my top 3 soapers that I have watched regularly over the last several years. You gave me the courage to step out and start my soap business. You would always say “If I can do it, so can you”. You have always made it look so easy. Everything about you shines bright with Jesus. Thank you for all of the knowledge you have shared, the consistency, and even this video that you did not have to make. Just like me, you have impacted so many people. Blessings to you and your family. Keep shining the light.
Thank you🙏🏽💕
People complaining about a genuine person because they are being genuine ? Who raises these people? Please don’t ever apologize for being yourself. I love your channel and I’m learning a lot from you ❤
I absolutely love your content and appreciate all your recipes and showing us all your wonderful products! Ignore the Haters! Thank you for all you do. I am now a soaper myself...because of you and your amazing channel! I appreciate you!
Thank you so much!💕
I love your laugh and realness!! Hurt people , hurt people.
I had hair in my face in one of my videos and someone said " your hair in your face is distracting" 🤣 I just said ,I know it was bugging me too but I couldn't edit it out 🤣
True❣️💕
I love this! And I absolutely respect and admire the direction you’re planning to move in. It can be very time consuming and certainly takes time away from those we love. I always make sure to give myself plenty of time to spend with my son, but certain times of the year it’s go go go and we lose some of that precious time. I’m so thankful to hear the cancer free report and I pray with all my heart that the future continues in such a way. I’m a veteran too! I was in the Navy. Thank your husband for his service, and thank you and the rest of your family for yours as well. ❤
Thank you for your service❣️ And thanks for watching💕
From one Navy veteran to another, thank you for your service! Military folk truly have a keen understanding of the importance of spending quality family time.❤
@@MzLNicole and thank you for yours! That is the truth! ♥️
I appreciate you sharing all that you have. Today, my husband and I are making soap together. It’s our first ever attempt, inspired by your generosity and giggly, rambling, fantastic soap-alongs. Please don’t change. You have a lovely personality. I hope the best for your husband’s health.
This is why your sales and popularity have grown. You and your husband are amazing individuals. Thank you both for all that is done for us. I enjoy watching your videos and learning from you. Your soaps and product show your walk to walk. They are the real deal like you. Take time with your family. You need to, and we understand, but please do not go away for too long. Your videos are my stress re-leaver 🤗
Thank you so much!
OMG, I am stealing the shelves over the kitchen window idea!!!!!!!!! I live in an old farmhouse and am never done remodeling...LOL. My window above my sink is so plain and I could use the extra space for a few things. Such a cute idea! Super duper thanks!!!
It's a fun "window treatment" option💛
@@EllenRuthSoap Cute ideas like this are hard to think of...LOL. It's truly a perfect idea without ruining anything. I try to keep with the original look of the house but, remodel at the same time. It can be tricky. I just got my claw foot tub back from having it resurfaced. It needed it. The house belonged to my 3rd great grandparents and I'm proud to finally own it but, the previous owners weren't kind. We started with leveling, siding and roofing, got that paid off, now its time for the inside. I've been collecting ideas for 4 years. LOL.
So happy you aren't scaling back on your UA-cam channel; I need all the expertise I can steal from you! Have a wonderful Spring! 🥀 Sorry to hear about your husband's health issues. Prayers for continued health and happiness.
I’m new to soap making and I’ve learned a lot from you, and you have a very nice personality. I hate that some viewers are mean with their comments, but I like what you said they don’t have to watch you. I’m 69 years old and I was raised to believe if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all. I think it would be a better world if people lived by that motto.
Don’t stop your giggling and rambling! My daughters and I love that about you. We have found the “rambling” very helpful. And the giggles are adorable 🥰
Oh thank you!
I love the way you speak and are always in the best of spirit while making soap or any other bath and body products ❤ This was such a candid video, thank you so much for sharing. You are a great teacher and I have learnt so much from you and feel so grateful for everything❤ Thank you Ellen... Stay blessed 🥰🥰
Thank you so much!🥰
Do not worry about people who complain or as you say act like a two year old, there is always those who are not used to being told no. I think that what you share is very generous of you, as you said that is your recipe that has taken years to make, why can’t this person try to make their own recipe and not get someone else’s for free. I am really glad that your not stopping UA-cam as I love watching the videos of you making beautiful soap bars. X
Thank you so much for your honesty and for being "human" in the best way (vulnerable, self questionning, positive attitude, etc.) I am soooo glad you decided to keep your UA-cam channel, your videos are pure joy to watch. It would be selfish not to understand the hardship this kind of decision making must have been, life changing decisions. I am looking forward to your new video format (smaller batches and probably some experiments!!), can't wait for your studio tour. And hope you decide to experiment with natual dyes!! All the best, ❤
WHEW!!!!! I'm so happy you're not scaling back your videos I'd be so sad, I love your videos, so chatty and fun to watch. And you're so incredibly generous with sharing with us. xxx
Thank you. How anyone can complain i have no idea, your videos are cheerful, informative and you provide many recipes freely, these we can try and even use the basics and amend to make our own. We all need to learn how to develop our own recipes and not just rely on others. I for one are really appreciative of your time i am now developing recipes having gained from you and a few others knowledge better understanding and confidence to do so. I am 79 years old today and loving this hobby. Thank you Ellen from the bottom of my heart.
Ellen, you are so genuine and sincere. I also love to create and have learned so much from you. Thank you for your videos, your teaching and your techniques. Please keep doing what you’re doing. Your faithful followers truly love and respect you ❤
Thank you so much!
I love watching ur videos, Ellen. Im not a soap maker n never will be, but I love watching people make soaps, especially U. Dont know how to explain it, but watching u make soap always makes me happy.
Love from Malaysia.
Oh thank you!🥰
All my respect to you and I am a cancer survivor myself and it was hard. As a single mother I was so scared. I pray every single day and thanks to GOD. People need to understand that we all have some personal stuff and privacy is needed. Social media is not easy. I am a tech challenge also mostly do IG only, few shorts on UA-cam. I am a chemist and sharing and offering stuff and recipes for free is not that easy. People can blame you for their own mistakes. Thank you Ellen for taking time to enjoy your family. That is a blessing!
Thank you so much🙏🏽💕
I often talk about the LGBTQ community and supporting women etc. on my social media, so I understand well that part of receiving negative comments. I love your channel. When I want to make new soap, I watch your videos for inspiration. Thank you for your work!
I will always be grateful for you and other soaptubers who willingly share so much info so generously. ❤
Thank you, Ellen, for putting yourself out there for us. I found your channel and have learned so much. I'm brand spankin new to soap making. I was pretty proud of myself with my first batch of melt and pour. The soap turned out GORGEOUS. I wish we could post pictures 😂. I love you channel..
Thank you🥰 And congratulations on making soap!
Ellen, my sister and I have watched your UA-cam channel for several years. You have been such a jewel, inspiration, and an excellent teacher along our business journey. I’ve also ordered your lovely products. We wish you the absolute best and God’s blessings over you, your family, and your business.🥰🙏🏻💕
Thank you so much 🥰🙏❣️
You are lovely just as you are and so gracious and generous to make videos for us. I have learned much from you. I’m a 59 yo soap maker who makes soap for my daughter’s bath products stores. If I had to do all the things, I would not do it. I simply make and she sells it, ships it, markets it, staffs her stores, all of it. It is a nice balance for us and we are in it together. Always family first and many blessings to yours. You’re a treasure. Adjustable mattresses are pricey but force you to sleep on your back. 😊
I absolutely love watching your videos and all the things you make but I'm happy to see you doing and following your heart. There is nothing more important than family and I hope you enjoy all the time you spend with them but also happy to hear that you'll still be making videos. Enjoy, Ellen!
Ellen watching you these last few weeks, I can feel you are a genuinely amazing person, who loves to show/teach us new things. I hope you are having a great day! And thank you for your videos!
Thank you for your transparency on your channel. I have loved looking at your videos and learning how to make so many products. I understand how family is a priority and you should take time to spend with them while you can. Thank God your husband is cancer free! God bless you and your family and what ever direction you decide to move forward with your business. Do what is best for you and your family.
You are truly a wonderful person ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you💕
Family comes first! I love your videos and I don’t feel you “ramble” or laugh too much!🥺 I’m sorry you have had to read those type of thoughts. What you do is spend YOUR time, YOUR money and YOUR efforts to show other soap makers YOUR ideas. I don’t make soaps, but I LOVE yours and I absolutely LOVE your videos! Thank YOU!
Thank you so much!!💕
My daughter has a little UA-cam channel and some kids can be mean too. I told her it's because they're jealous and to reply back complimenting them. So far they've all had their own channel so I've had her go on their channel, subscribe to them, and leave positive comments on some of their videos. They have all ended up apologizing for their mean comment to her. Most importantly she has learned when people leave mean/ negative comments it's a reflection of them, not her, and spreading love/ positivity is more powerful than hate/ negativity. She loves showing them they are seen, matter and loved!
I love all your videos and your energy and passion!
Just continue being you! I love your channel! No you do not have to share your recipe! I love your positive format, don’t change anything you don’t want to change. YES SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY. I “Retired” early and moved in with my parents to take care of them, I love the time I have with them, no regrets!
Personally I would ignore those people who say you ramble or giggle too much, this is why i like your videos, you have so much joy making your products. I also am a similar age to you and a one person show, do craft fairs and farmers markets, but trying to get my website together. Someday I may do youtube videos but perfectly happy watching yours :) My workspace is also in my basement, I had cabinets and commercial fridge put in a year ago but like you not "tour"ready, but everything is clean and sanitized!
Ellen, I watch your videos for two reasons...your great creations AND your wonderful giggle. Don't stop giggling! You are wonderful!
I love your videos. I've never seen anything wrong with them. If people don't like you to ramble it's really a very simple fix. Just stop watching. No nasty comments needed. I feel like I'm there with you when you're just being yourself. So no worries! Keep up the good work.
I'm also so glad to hear you say your studio is organized chaos. Haha. I've been feeling bad about mine not being organized. I'm glad to know I'm not alone!
Ellen, you are just so sweet and I am thankful to have found your channel. As a fellow “old dog” (60yrs old -soaping for 21yrs) Christian soaper trying to balance brick & mortar selling, family, aging/health etc. your channel is an oasis in the soaping community. Thank you for your uplifting videos, your soaps are inspiring and always motivate me to get productive in my soap studio!
p.s. - I have NEVER shared my primary soap recipe either(and I honestly don’t feel bad about that!)
You are SO GENEROUS in sharing recipes , techniques & inspiring/ helping us all to be better makers -God bless you!❤
Thank you for your kind words💕
I want to be you when I grow up (I’m 64 years old😂). Your soaps are beautiful, you are beautiful inside and out. Your videos are amazing! Thank you! Putting family first is always right. God will sure honor that.
Thank you so much 🤗
Hello! I love watching all your videos! I am very pleased to look at you! You are my favorite soap making blogger! I am from Russia (Moscow), and I apologize in advance for my English that may not be quite correct.
Ellen, it would be very interesting to see your studio! I'm looking forward to it! Health to you and your husband, continue to delight us with your positive, very interesting videos! 🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺
Don’t change, I love how you present and explain on your channel giggles and all
You are amazing and please do not change a thing. You have such a positive attitude and watching you on youtube is a gift. I have learned so much from you and you honestly inspire me. Don't let the angry people get you down because they are jealous of your energy and spirit! You are so honest and true and that is really rare. I am glad that you aren't cutting back on youtube =)
You don't owe any of us anything and you do share so much already!
I've been watching your YT videos for a long time now. I've learned so much from your channel and enjoy your personality which comes across through your videos as fun, quirky, and whimsical. I love how all the soap makers I watch have different personalities and ways of sharing their passion for soap making with the world. You're one of my favorites to watch. I can tell that you enjoy making bath products and sharing your journey because you're always super positive, knowledgeable, and thorough when explaining your vision for a particular soap or bath product. I love that you’re transparent about the products you use and list vendor information. You share recipes all the time, so you definitely shouldn't feel guilty for not sharing a core recipe. Some of the first recipes I've attempted are from your channel.
I've supported many soap makers (and other content creators) by purchasing/trying their products and watching/engaging on YT. I try to always give honest, constructive feedback when asked because I would want the same. To attack someone on social media because you don't like their content, personality, voice, laugh, etc. is insane, sad, and very immature. It takes a lot of courage to put yourself out there so I applaud you and so many others for doing so. Not to mention the time and energy that goes into recording and editing the videos. I hope you don't let the small number of negative encounters deter you from doing what you enjoy. As a retired Navy veteran and current Navy wife, I do understand the need and desire to spend more quality time with your family. So, I support and respect your decision to scale your business back. I think many of your subscribers would continue to watch if you shared family life content as well. I recall a very old video on your page about your goats. I would love to see and hear more about maintaining goats (I'm a city girl). And I always wondered how you managed a one-person small business when it came to family vacations and having farm animals.
Last, I just want to say that watching you and a couple of other soap makers over the years inspired me to start making soap for family and friends three years ago. After much learning and research, I will be attending my first soap and cosmetic conference this year. My goal is to make the leap from hobbyist soap maker to legit small bath and body business owner. I'm excited! I'm also grateful for your channel, so thank you for all you do!❤
First of all, thank you for your service❣️ And welcome to the soaping and maker life, enjoy! Thank you for your encouraging words💕
I'm truly grateful that you are in UA-cam, you have the good vibes as a excellent teacher as a excellent professor that want to share a knowledge, the gifting of education. I like the way you chatting in your videos. When you said a person at my age, women you are so talented and young, and doesn't matter if you don't have the best or the newest on technology and equipment you are doing excellent with what you have. I didn't know why people said about that things about your speaking, people sometimes repeat words or phrases for example moms, teacher... I think is probably the brain try to process all the information at same time, I don't know my mom do the same and she is relative to your age and something I do the same, my son tell me "mom why are you repeating the same thing 😅 ". Please continuing what your doing on UA-cam. And yes your website is easy to navigate and easy to paid. My best wishes, and glad your husband is healthy again 😊. And your kitchen is beautiful 😍
Thank you 🥰💕
You are extremely personable and it's why I keep coming back. Your channel is your space to customize to your audience. I'd watch your channel even if I didn't make soap.
Thank you for such an honest chat. I love your videos; they are very inspiring! You are so generous with your knowledge, and always gracious. I’ve learned much from them, and hope to also venture into soap making one day when time allows. It amazes me that people can be so ugly so easily with their words. I am certain that your fans far outweigh those who have nothing better to do than leave hurtful comments. I pray you have much blessed time with your family, and enough leftover to do other things you enjoy. 😊❤
Thank you 💕
You are an amazing beauty! I feel so blessed that I came across your you tube videos. I’ve learned so much from you. I’m not a soap maker “yet”, but just love watching:) I have however started making solid lotion bars. They are amazing. I’ve never felt that you ramble and your giggle is delightful and fun. You are a blessing to so many of us!❤ After years of developing and testing candles, I’ve finally formed my LLC at the ripe young age of 61😳. Many many blessings to you Ellen!!
You know if people don’t like things you do they don’t have to watch. I love to watch you because you are just a regular person who cares about what you do. If I were you I would not even be bothered about negative comments. You are correct that the negative people are sad people who don’t have a life
I really enjoy watching you! You are so fun, kind, thoughtful and a true pleasure to learn from! Keep doing you! ❤
Thank you so much!
Ellen, I love watching you on you tube. I have used several of your recipes, tweaked a few but I look forward to seeing your smiling face every week and you just really lift my spirits. I am a nurse that was assaulted at my job about your age, and that took my happiness away and everything I worked for. The sadness is still there but it's people like you and a few other you tubers that give me joy for that day. I don't make soap as I just don't have space to do so. I hope to start teaching as I can now walk again, and that is a milestone. Please don't let mean people bring you down because for every one mean person there are 10 more of us that just love you. I will continue to follow you as long as you are on there. Just know I just love you and respect your creativity and your lovely personality.
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You are a delightful engaging person to watch and listen to. Good for you for taking the time to reassess your business and taking time to spend time with your family. Im 66 and a retired social worker. I am just now starting to get rid of toxins in my home and making my own bath and body products. And household products.
I love watching your videos. I’m looking forward to more!
I’m happy you have decided to keep doing your videos
Watching Your positivity, inner happiness and joy brings me bright stress free youtube viewing moments. I’ve learned so much. Im a very new soap maker. Your videos are concise, meaningful and pleasant. Looking forward to seeing more. Please don’t be bothered too much, some people are broken.
You are amazing! I love this chatty video. I only have a select few soap makers I will watch on YT and you are one of them. Thank you for always putting yourself out there. You are sincere, real, genuine, kind and authentic. Your smile is heart warming. Your energy and passion is inspiring and contagious. Your videos are always perfect. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you for your generosity. I don’t think you ramble at all, and I like your giggle, it’s what makes you who you are and you should always just continue to be who you are. You will never please everyone. People can move on and should make their own choices to watch or not watch. Please don’t ever change who you are and how you present on your channel or elsewhere. You have so much positivity to offer, and I personally love your presentations. You are truly a gift! Wishing you the best in your future endeavors. (I guess some people missed the lesson about “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything”…that’s what I was taught in my generation…I’m only 4 years older than you.)
You are so precious and genuine! I have learned so much from you. I love your “rambling” makes me feel like we are hanging out! In my opinion, you have made right opinion to scale down. Enjoy your family and stay blessed!❤❤
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Praise God for your husband's healing 🙏🏽. Family is always first and it is a blessing that you can scale back 🥰
People need to understand that when a person pours so much effort and time on creating something-it’s theirs to keep or share. Katie at Royalty Soaps once said we soapers need to have a few secrets and that’s OK! And I love your ramblings. I’m a rambler too! 😂❤😂
I am so sorry someone would say something mean to you. You are such a pleasant person and never stop laughing... That giggle is a part of your personality and it's a wonderful part of you. 🙂
Love your video’s am SO glad we get to keep you to ourselves on you tube. And you DO NOT look 56. And wonderful you are cancer free. Enjoy your family - sending best wishes and thank you so much for sharing
Im here for what every you do Ellen!! You've been so inspiration to be and i started making soap 4 years ago. Its easy to get overwhelmed. I decided to concentrate of the creative process and perfect my craft. Then i gift or donate to people i choose. It gave me so much grace and latitude to do what I want creatively. Im praying for your family as well. I just turned 52 in July. On Aug 8th I had a major stroke and was in the hospital 5 days, now im facing short term disability, plus other health issues I already had. Sorry im rambling 😂...but i due to stress and other factors and responsibilities i hadn't made any soap in over two years. But in the last two weeks ive got back into watching soap. Especially a lot of your channel, and Holly at Mo River Soap and jerrika at Quench Bear soap. Its been a Godsend. Thank you thank you Ellen
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🙏 for a good recovery ❣️
Ellen, I honestly love your energy and your rambling lol the giggles are great too. I love your videos and tips. Thank you for being here!
Congratulations on taking time for you and your family. Praise God for the healing of your husband. Enjoy your children and grandchildren.
Ellen, I follow many UA-camrs but you are far and away my favorite. Every video you post is a gift to us all for both the content and your wonderful personality. You are so incredibly generous with sharing recipes, tips, sources for equipment, fragrances, and so much more. I've been making soap since 2010 and I still learn new things from you all the time! I use your affiliate links and I love your Amazon store - thank you for sharing your "finds" with all of us!
My husband actually just realized that I only know you from UA-cam. I often say things like "Ellen had this great recipe for xxx, I need to try that." or "I just got this heavy cream powder from Amazon because Ellen says it's great in soap." so he just assumed that you were one of my friends from work or my Artist Co-Op group. I told him that you WERE my friend even though we've never met nor are we likely to :)
I'm so sorry that you've had ugly comments. Like someone else said, your light shines so strong that those who choose to live in darkness find offense with you. I too feel sorry for these people because it must be horrible to live with so much hate in your heart.
My prayers are with you and your family for continued good health and I thank you for continuing to provide your fans with your wonderful videos!
Thank you friend❣️💕
ERS, I agree with Crystal. May your light continue to shine. Let the word of God be true and every man a liar. I'm a mental health therapist, send them my way. :-)
1. I love your videos, you can laugh, giggle, fumble how much you want; I enjoy your videos.
2. Don't share your recipe. Not even letting anyone pay for it. You share a lot and people need to learn to build for themselves.
3. Sleeping on your back is the best thing. Use a contour pillow or neck pillow for support.
4. You can add a Bakuchiol Serum and a hydrating toner to your skin care routine to help with the flaking.
5. Thanks for sharing ❤️🤍🖤🇹🇹
Thank you so much🥰 I've been wondering about a contour pillow... I may have to get one❣️
Ellen, yes, it’s a gift to have you… you were my inspiration to start my soaping business, I’m getting there! Thank you so much for your always having a great attitude and willingness to share your tips. I was 30 yrs when I also had cancer , and it wasn’t easy, so, I perfectly understand that need to spend more time with your family. You’re a blessing!
Thank you so much for opening up to all of us. Family is the most important thing in life and the way you are approaching this is the absolute right way. We all adore you and will definitely watch your videos. Lots of positive energy and prayers for you and your family. I think you made the right decision ❤
Thank you so much!
Yay!!! Spending more time with family is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
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This video made me tear up... We love you, Ellen! When I first found your channel, I liked how you spoke naturally to your viewers. You seem gentle and really nice, and absolutely pretty! I always notice your earings and nail color before really watching your soaping process (lol) I also like how you share your process. It's just so relaxing to watch -- even those times when you seem to panic (but with grace) because your batch had accelerated. I find inspiration in your color combos and the ingredients you use, and your final design. On the topic of soap recipes, I think people who want to make soap need to learn how to use a soap calculator so they can make their own recipe and not ask for an established soapmaker's formula. If they want to share it, then it's fine, and if they don't, we just need to respect that. Keep smiling Ellen, don't let mean people snuff out your light!
Thank you for your kind words🥰💕
You are such a sweet, wonderful lady! I have been watching your videos for over two years and have started my own soapy business with much inspiration from you, as well as, other soapmakers. I appreciate you more than you can know and applaud you for prioritizing your family, but still continuing what you love doing most. 💕
Family first, and you have to do what you love and not have the pressure in your life while life goes on!
I love watching all your videos. I can only dream of making soap just like you one day- you have been my role model. I am 61 and a cancer survivor and I make soap in my down time when caring for a teen with severe health issues.....soaping is my relaxation time when he's had a rough day. I thank you so very much for all our videos and appreciate all your wisdom, kindness, encouraging words, sharing. I wish you all the best on the choices you have made and I totally understand dedication to family. All the best, Blessing to you and your family. Lisa In Southern Indiana.
I'm glad you're a survivor❣️ I find soaping very therapeutic too🥰😆
I enjoy your videos and learn much. I’m 65 and just started my soap business in Aug 2022 so I struggle to balance being “retired “ from my professional life and wanting to stay retired versus investing time in my soap business (I only make soap). So thank you for being transparent about investing in my new business and investing in my family/church life.
I for one ,love your giggles. This makes you , you and I enjoy you being the delightful person you are!
Thank you🥰
Ellen, I want to thank you for your time and open your heart. I wish you and to your family strengh to go through the difficult time . I wish you light, you deserve the best. With all my heart.
Thank you so much!