JJFS had such a good time working the winter Farmer’s Market at the WISE Hall in Vancouver this past fall and winter… but we LOVE the summer!

Jah Jireh Family Soapworks will be appearing at the following markets this summer with our brand spankin’ new display table and hand washing station! For details on each market, scroll to the bottom of the list.

Sat. June 7, 2008 West End Farmer’s Market

Sun. June 8, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Sat. June 21, 2008 East Van Farmer’s Market

Sun. June 22, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Sat. July 12, 2008 West End Farmer’s Market

Sat. July 19, 2008 East Van Farmer’s Market

Sun. July 27, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Sat. August 2, 2008 West End Farmer’s Market

Sat. August 23, 2008 East Van Farmer’s Market

Sun. August 24, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Sat. August 30, 2008 West End Farmer’s Market

Sat. October 4, 2008 (Summer lasts a long time in the ‘couv!) East Van Farmer’s Market

Sun. October 5, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Sat. October 18, 2008 East Van Farmer’s Market

Sun. October 19, 2008 Kitsilano Farmer’s Market

Trout Lake Farmers Market Saturdays, May 17 - October 25, 2008
15th Avenue & Victoria Drive in the Parking Lot of Trout Lake Community Centre
9am - 2pm each week Map of Market Location

West End Farmers Market Saturdays, June 7 - October 25, 2008
1100 Block of Comox Street across from Nelson Park at Mole Hill
9am - 2pm each week Map of Market Location

Kitsilano Farmers Market Sundays, June 1 - October 26, 2008
10th Avenue and Larch Street, Parking Lot of Kitsilano Community Centre
10am - 2pm each weekMap of Market Location

Spring is in the air… and it’s time for Birthfest!

Jah Jireh Family Soapworks is proud to be attending another fabulous Birthfest event.

Birthfest is a free community festival - a gathering together for pregnancy, birth and parenting. Resources, crafts, activities for the whole family. Find out more at www.birthlounge.com

Britania Community Centre, Gym D

March 8th, 2008

10 am - 3 pm

Look for some yummy gifts from JJFS in the Birthfest goodie bags!

That’s right folks, not only have we been recommended as one the 10 “Gifts Without Guilt” to give this Christmas by the Vancouver Courier, but the famous (well, famous amongst our friends) “Christmas Caress” soap is ready now. A feast for the senses with cinnamon, orange zest, clove, sweet orange and vanilla, accidental tastings of this soap have happened more than once!

Don’t miss seeing us at the EMBERS Holiday Social and Marketplace, Friday December 7, 2007 noon to 4pm. Check out this link to see a sample of other businesses that will be there too.

Where: EMBERS at 209-124 East Pender Street
Admission: FREE

Also - Don’t miss the Your Local Farmers Market Society 12th Annual Holiday Market (formerly known as the Winter Market)

December 16, 2007 (The market runs on the 15th and 16th, but we we will be there on Sunday the 16th only!)

10am - 5pm - Heritage Hall, Main & 15th Ave, Vancouver BC - $2.00 Admission - Children under 13 FREE.

And that’s not all….(drum roll please) Jah Jireh Family Soapworks is debuting a new scent, Ella Bella’s Lovely Lemongrass. Seeing as our incredible Sophie’s Sensitive Soother Soap (for babies and sensitive types) was created for our daughter Sophia, Wade said we needed one for our second daughter, Eleanor, before she was old enough to realize she didn’t have a soap dedicated to her! As our family grows, so does our line of soaps!

Here is the story & dedication for the new bar (they all have them - see our other soap varieties):
“When my wife was pregnant with our daughter Eleanor, the only thing that seemed to settle her nausea was organic lemon soda. During her craving for all things citrus, I made this soap as a Christmas gift for her. Lemongrass oil is antidepressant, analgesic, relieves muscle pains and can help with poor circulation. Lime oil is antiseptic and is excellent for your skin. The light citrusy scent is relaxing and helps to fight stress and anxiety.

Eleanor, may you be a gift of light to all those around you all your life.“

It is YUMMY!!!!! To buy both the Christmas and Lemongrass soap, you’ll have come and see us at one of the upcoming winter markets.

You can also always purchase our soaps at Drive Organics, 1045 Commercial Drive Vancouver (604) 678-9665

or online at www.naturalpod.com

Our warmest greetings for a blessed and peaceful holiday from our Family to yours!

photo copyright 2007 Sandra Vander Schaaf Photography

We’re thrilled to tell you that Jah Jireh Family Soapworks will have a table at the first

Trout Lake Farmer’s Market

of the season, this Saturday, May 26. The market is located in the parking lot of the Trout Lake Community Centre on Victoria Drive at E.14th.

We’re new to the market and have only been able to secure a few dates so far this summer, (we’re hoping for more) so keep your eyes peeled for us!

Of course you can always get our soaps at one of our retailers:

Drive Organics, 1045 Commercial Drive

Virgin Mary’s, 1035 Commercial Drive

and always online at www.naturalpod.com.

How exciting! Jah Jireh has another new retailer. Check us out at:

Virgin Mary’s
1035 Commercial Drive - (604) 844-7848

Of course you can always order our soap online as well at www.naturalpod.com 

Naturalpod will also be at the following events with our soaps:

Rocky Mountain Flatbread Climate Change Event

Sunday April 29, 11:20 am - 1:30 pm

for more info, see: www.rockymountainflatbread.ca 

We’re thrilled to report that Jah Jireh Family Soapworks’ soap is now available at Drive Organics. This lovely local store is located right in our neighbourhood, at

1045 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1
(604) 678-9665

Also, check out Jah Jireh Family Soapworks’ soap on sale at www.naturalpod.com’s Earth Day Sale!

Natural Pod Upcoming Sales

For Families on Vancouver Island, you can visit Natural Pod this coming Saturday April 21st from 10.00am - 1.00pm at the Morning Glory School in Qualicum Beach.

Next Thursday 26th April, Natural Pod will be at the Vancouver Waldorf School  between 12.00pm - 4.00pm in the Marjorie Thatcher Room in the Early Childhood Centre.

We are thrilled to announce Jah Jireh Family Soapworks has found an excellent online distributor for our family line. Please take some time to check out

www.naturalpod.com

Naturalpod not only sells online, but also at select events, a great way to save shipping.

Also, many thanks to the thoughtful, lovely women at Dancing Star Birth for their hearty recommendation of our soaps in their latest online newsletter. We took a “birthing again” class from Sarah at Dancing Star and we were so impressed at how informative, empowering, relaxing, reassuring and connecting it was. Happy scrubbing, Sarah!

It all started with my hair. After working so hard to get the dreadlocks of my dreams, I couldn’t bring myself to pay the ridiclous prices dread shampoo bars were selling for. “Come on,” I thought, “how hard can this be?”

One day after finding an intriguing book in the library, I decided to experiment making my own soap and shampoo bars at home. After a few attempts and a couple of sudsy bath time tests, I felt confident that I had developed a high quality, all natural hand-crafted product. I gave a few bars away to my friends. They loved it and I took great pride in the fruit of my labour.

I discovered that the same essential oils and ingredients I had put into my dread shampoo bar (peppermint, tea tree oil, rosemary) also were used when looking for natural ways to control fleas in pets. I gave a few bars away to the ‘dog people’ in my life and they loved it too! (My wife has since discovered it is also amazing bar laundry soap and a darn good stain remover - we currently sell this soap as the Undercover Grubber Scrubber as a part of our baby line.)

It wasn’t until my daughter Sophia was born that I considered making soap as a source of extra income to provide for my growing family. I then decided the way to go was to make a soap especially for my baby girl. I did my research and developed the Sophie’s Sensitive Soother Soap, with Chamomile, Calendula and Chickweed. My dear wife at first only used it to be polite, but she soon discovered that if Sophia ever had any rash or redness, a quick bath with my soap took it right away. It’s now not only my mother-in-law’s favourite soap, but a hit with any of our friends with various skin sensitivities.

It was at this point we began selling soap to family and friends and at local craft fairs too. The overwhelming response we have recieved from anyone who has used the soap has encouraged us to sell to local retailers, so ask your favourite local baby store to stock our goods! (see “contact”page for details)

Slowly, one step at a time, Jah Jireh Family Soapworks continues to grow by making small batch boutique soap, using ingredients that you can pronounce, that I personally test and am honoured to present to you.

I made this soap for my family, but I am honoured to share it with yours. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Sincerely,

P. Wade Pallister

Soapmaker

Photo courtesy of Sandra Vander Schaaf Photography - Copyright 2007