The Knotty Termite

09/11/2025

The earliest soap-like materials go back to ancient Babylon (c. 2800 BC), where clay tablets talk about mixing fats (animal or plant), ash, and water to make a cleansing substance.

The Egyptians, by about 1500 BC, also had soap-like substances and used them medicinally.

But what we recognize today as bar soap (a hard, shaped soap solid used for personal hygiene) seems to appear later:
• In the Middle East during the Islamic Golden Age solid toilet soaps (pleasantly scented, usable on skin) were being produced.
• In Europe, soap-making, especially in Mediterranean regions, began to adopt vegetable oils (olive, etc.), improving the quality. Marseille (France) and Castile (Spain) became famous centers for solid soaps.

Mass / commercial manufacture of bar soap as a common household item starts around the late 18th to early 19th centuries.

09/10/2025

08/26/2025

Cedar Wood Soap Dish: Natural Spa Shower Deck (Set of 50)

08/26/2025

Cedar Wood Soap Dish: Extra Wide Grooves, Shower Soap Deck Set of 50 pcs || Soap Rafts || Soap Pallets || Wholesale Pricing

01/29/2025

Did you know that a small change can make a big impact?

Of course you do!!

But how about your soap dishes?

Choosing natural, sustainable materials helps reduce waste while keeping your space fresh and intentional.
✨ Why You'll Love Our Handcrafted Cedar Soap Decks:
✔️ Mindfully designed to keep your soap dry & long-lasting
✔️ Naturally resistant to moisture & mildew – no artificial coatings!
✔️ Sustainable & eco-friendly – a simple swap with a big impact
✔️ Perfect for showers, sinks, and even drying kitchen sponges

Mindful living is about making choices that bring ease, beauty, and sustainability into your daily routine. 🌱

💥 Limited-Time Offer: 10% Off! 💥
Use code CLEANSAVINGS in our Etsy shop to save! 🎉
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These are handcrafted with care by Ken Brockway (The Knotty Termite) with a little help from his wife Cindy Cooley Brockway.

Let’s embrace mindful, sustainable living—one simple switch at a time!

01/28/2025

🚨✨ FLASH SALE ALERT! ✨🚨

Our handmade cedar soap decks are bringing that natural charm to your bathrooms—AND for a limited time, you can grab them at 10% OFF! 🛁🌿

Crafted with love, care, and a whole lot of passion (just check out the hubby in our throwback post 😉), these soap decks are perfect for keeping your soap fresh, dry, and lasting longer.

🛒 Use code CLEANSAVINGS at checkout to save!
⏳ Hurry, offer ends February 27, 2025
📦 Available while supplies last.

Let’s deck out your bathroom the natural way!

Who’s grabbing one? 🙌
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04/03/2024

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Then join us for our April Mind Moments Mingle Night: Spot Light On Laughter tomorrow!

02/28/2024

Sometimes, amidst the noise of the world, we forget to pause and recognize our own worth, so today, let's take a moment to appreciate ourselves.

Whether it's our quirks, our strengths, or simply our ability to keep going, there's so much to celebrate about who we are.

What's one thing you love most about yourself?

Share below and let's spread some self-appreciation vibes!

(Hot tub time here in the smokies)

02/23/2024

Ready to unwind and recharge? Is the weekend when you get a chance to do that?

If so, make this weekend all about YOU.

Put away the to-do lists and treat yourself to some well-deserved self-care.

Share a photo of your weekend relaxation spot and tag a friend who deserves a dose of weekend wellness too!

(pic from one of our trips to the lake)