Tallow soap is everywhere right now. Here's my honest take on why I'll never make it — and what I use in every SAABOON bar instead.

In October 2021, SAABOON's Ottawa storefront celebrated its fifth anniversary. Take a look back at the renovation, construction, and evolution of our brick-and-mortar shop in Centretown Ottawa.

We were recently showcased on live television! I was contacted a day before airtime and was asked if I'd be interested in being interviewed about my soap business. Please have a look and let me know what you think! It was definitely nerve wracking to be on LIVE television! But also a fun experience :) Please do leave a comment below! The segment is called Curbside Pickup, on CTV News, Ottawa. Each day a different local Ottawa business is showcased.

Living through a pandemic has definitely been a unique and interesting experience for all of us, to say the least. During this period we've learned to make many adjustments, insulate ourselves, sometimes lose sleep—and adapt to a new reality. I’d like to share something to hopefully lighten the mood. A little sweet experience with nature.  This is ongoing. I will update this page regularly. At the beginning of Spring I noticed this one bird regularly hanging out in the yard. Initially I'd only see one, but shortly after there were two.  May 02, 2020Soon after, I spotted their nest.  And within days they had three eggs. May 24, 2020One day I looked inside to find one baby bird.  May 25, 2020Only when the parents are away I take a closer look,...

In the spirit of zero-waste, using less or no packaging for our products, I thought I'd highlight one material I absolutely …

Here at SAABOON, we’re constantly working on making things better and improving ways to eliminate plastic …