Smith Shire Essentials, LLC
Homemade goods for you and your home, handmade by our family-Justin, Mel, Jareth and Maz Smith. Hey! But, I was still worried about the root cause of the issue.
We are Justin & Melanie Smith, both born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. We recently celebrated our four year anniversary and have three beautiful young children together. Along with two dogs and 30 some chickens...
Anyways, our oldest child, Jareth, is 5 and has had very sensitive skin his whole life. I used to only use Burt's Bees babywash on him when he was a baby. As he grew, we tried out more “fun” toddler soaps and bubble baths for him which always resulted in him crying after a bath because he was so itchy everywhere. I would rub either lotion or Calamine lotion on his body afterwards thinking that would soothe him and it did help. We talked to his pediatrician about allergies and what could it possibly be making him so itchy after baths? “Hard to say....Almost impossible to narrow down exactly what it could be, especially at his age....” they said. Well, I tried to experiment with bars of soaps, fragrance free soaps, you name it. Instead of buying more and more products, I wanted to create handmade soaps knowing that they had worked so well for myself after using them from a friend over at Trillium Alchemy. I thought if they could make soaps, so could we. So, thankfully for other artists and makers, the inspiration struck and stuck. Fast forward to Justin buying me a soap making starter kit for Christmas in 2021, I finally got around to making our own soaps and lotion bars & things after he encouraged me and agreed to join in on the adventure with me. So together, now living in Ludington, Michigan, we create essential goods for homes and bodies, from our home to yours. We hope you enjoy our handmade products, & thank you for taking the time to read a little of our story.
-Melanie & Justin Smith
P.s, Jareth has not complained of itch since we made the switch :)
09/10/2024
Hey! Long time no updates, well soaps have been in the making and are curing! We also have our all natural aluminum free deodorants restocked. We are most excited about our Lemon Drop Salt Soaps dropping because they feel so nice to use. With an uplifting aroma and a mildly exfoliating yet bubbly cleanse, they turn a regular shower into more of a spa like experience! Message us for more information, and stay tuned! Thanks!
Also contact Melanie Smith directly for fast messaging! thanks again!
09/07/2024
Mel is making soaps again! All new & ready to use by October. Handmade, All Natural, Scented & Unscented varieties.
05/20/2024
Just popping in to say that if you have tried to reach us by our phone number, apologies but Mel has lost her phone while out gardening and has not replaced it yet due to enjoying all of the time freed up from not being on it or checking it. We still use our computer though and Justins phone, but direct messages on social media or email is the best way to reach us! Thanks :D
05/06/2024
Thank you to all that stopped by and met us and hugged and supported us yesterday in Battle Creek! It was so much fun for us! We appreciate all the interest in our homemade and all natural products. While we don't update our social medias often, we do check our messages and would love to hear from you!
Thanks Battle Creek Punk Rock Flea Market for the awesome event!!! Great work everyone!
-Mel and Justin
05/01/2024
See you this weekend Battle Creek! May 4th Darkhorse Smoke off & May 5th BC Vendor Event "Punk Rock Flea Market" downtown 12-5pm free event to attend.
03/27/2024
Stop by and grab a bottle of this delicious Spicy & Sweet Syrup!
& check out our exclusive new Apple Soaps at The Roadside!!!
🍏 Fresh Cut Apple
🍎 Spiced Apple Pie
03/19/2024
We’ve got lots of Farm Fresh Free Range Colorful Chicken Eggs Available! ✨
Stop by our stand that is self serve anytime 👍
We also have soaps being made & available!
Message us with any questions 🙂
03/03/2024
See you soon Battle Creek, at the Battle Creek Punk Rock Flea Market!!!
✨ Will be offering handmade Fairy Village/ Fairy Garden Items like Windows, Doors, & Pokémon Epoxy “spills”.
They’re just odd & cute 🥰 🤷♀️
Enjoy!! Hope to see you there!
Ps will have all natural handmade soaps too!
03/03/2024
🚨 We have lots of Eggs again!!! 🚨
Pokémon and studio Ghibli unique one of a kind Epoxy hand curated creations.
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