Families are still feeling the strain this season, so a group of Portland makers and I are raising funds for the Oregon Food Bank. Every $10 donation = one raffle entry to win beautiful handmade prizes. Donate: tinyurl.com/Creativesfun... Thank you for showing up. 💛

Jenn (@citizenruthpdx) and Molly (@optimisticsoap) grabbed lunch thinking it’d just be fun… but we hatched a plan to support our immigrant community with a real tool to push back against fascism. Two generous weirdos doing what we can. Stay tuned.

If the reel scrolled too fast, the full list of beautifully unhinged names is here: www.instagram.com/reel/DRIGLno... Laughing at wannabe dictators is resistance. Keep the names coming. ✨

I went to my first ICE watch yesterday and was surprised by how kind and community-centered it felt. PIRC (@pirc_oregon) runs free ICE watch training in Portland. Once trained, you’ll get text alerts so you can show up when ICE is sighted. Sometimes just showing up is enough.

Amazon’s convenience sends money out of our communities and into billionaire pockets. Small businesses are at risk — this holiday season could decide who stays open. Shop early. Shop local. Every dollar is an investment in your community. 🛍️ #ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness

They tried to block SNAP benefits — we’re fighting back. Ten makers are raising $20K for the Oregon Food Bank. Every $10 donation before Nov 23 enters you to win one of ten different prizes (for $1,770 in value)! Donate → tinyurl.com/creativesfun... #OregonFoodBank #MakersForGood #EndHunger

Forage Local makes it as easy as Amazon to shop from Portland-area makers — and have your order delivered within days! 💛 Check it out → foragelocal.com#ForageLocala#ShopLocalPDXD#SupportLocalMakersrs

Joy, for me, comes from knowing what’s ENOUGH, not striving for MORE. I’ll restock Don’t Obey Frog stickers as I can — but Jenn at Citizen Ruth is fully stocked, ships fast & donates to immigrant rights groups. Grab one here → citizenruth.com/product/port... 🐸

I donate $1 per bar of soap I sell online. 💛 Lately I’ve focused on Democracy Forward, which has beaten this administration in 93% of their cases. When they win, it helps every cause I care about — trans rights, abortion access, immigrant rights.

Don’t Obey. 🐸 A nod to Shepard Fairey’s Obey Giant and a reminder to “not comply in advance.” — Timothy Snyder Profits support IRCO & PIRC. Free with every order through November. Shop now ➜ www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page... was

My husband thinks I’ve tricked my friends into helping me bevel and label soap. But they keep coming back — and love it! Turns out asking for help isn’t weakness. Sometimes, letting others give to you is the most generous thing you can do.

Smash the Patriarchy isn’t just a soap — it’s a practice. 💪 Speak up. Spend intentionally. Vote. Lift others up. One action? Donate to @plannedparenthood @globalfundwomen @sheshouldrun @equalitynoworg @weareultraviolet. Every act adds up. 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

1 in 5 new mothers experiences postpartum depression, often in silence. With your support, @fakeadultmom.bsky.social and I raised $7,150 for @postpartumsupportinternational to help new parents find care and community. 💛 Learn more: postpartum.net

They’re angry because it’s working. Silence would’ve signaled acceptance — but millions showed up instead. AI videos attacking protesters aren’t power — they’re panic. Every rally raises visibility & the cost of authoritarianism. 💛 #NoKings

My Almond soap looks pink, yellow & white — but I split it into six! The fragrance darkens over time, so I scent only half. Part of the swirls stay bright, others deepen with a burnt hue. Soapmaking chemistry is pure magic. 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

I didn’t invent the “potato in the candy bowl” trick, but it’s been hilarious! 😂 Some kids are confused… others thrilled! One neighbor even had his potato for breakfast the next day. 🥔 Would you try it? I’d love your comments!

Want to make a real impact? ✉️ Go to VoteForward.org → create an account → adopt 5 or 20 voters in CA. Just need paper, a printer, envelopes, stamps & a pen! Mail by Oct 28. In Portland? Join the letter-writing event Oct 25 at Migration Brewery (see IndivisibleOR.org for details).

Did you attend #NoKings? Share your experience! 🙌 There’s nothing like standing with thousands of kind, determined humans who share a sense of purpose. We’re not done — but giving up one afternoon to push back felt good. Stay tuned and follow along — more actions ahead! 💛

Plenty to fear this fall — authoritarian creep, transphobia, the 2025 hellscape — but one spooky thing’s good news. 💀 All Hallow’s Eve soap is back and disappearing fast (like democracy if you don’t show up). 🎃 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Old video (note my hair), new reminder: 💛 Optimistic Soap is a one-woman show — me, doing all the jobs, up at 4am chasing this obsession. I’m at capacity, and that’s okay. We don’t have to chase endless “more.” Sometimes joy is realizing you already have enough.

The #NoKings Rally is one week away! Feeling overwhelmed? I’ve got you — here’s a quick guide to showing up, staying safe, and making it meaningful. 🎥 Watch here: www.instagram.com/reel/DPpHYwM...

My friend @fakeadultmom says Postpartum Support International saved her life — and they help moms daily. 💛 We’ve raised $4K toward $10K, deadline tomorrow! Every $10 = another chance to win 20 soaps + a hand-knit towel. give.postpartum.net/resist 💛

Our fundraiser for @postpartumsupportinternational has raised less than 10% of its $10k goal. 😬 Every $10 donation = 1 raffle entry to win 20 bars of soap (includes the sold-out Resist Like a Mother bar!). Help us finish strong 💛 give.postpartum.net/resist

You don’t have to buy soap to support me — but if you want soap, I’ve got Pumpkin Spice, Autumn Glow, All Hallow’s Eve, Resist, Calm the Fck Down, Fresh out of Fcks, Bisexual, Smash the Patriarchy, Billionaire Tears + more! Full list on what’s coming in caption: 👉 www.instagram.com/reel/DPXPDMG...

I thought I’d be promoting fall soaps… but then these motherf*ers decided to wage war on Portland. Don’t worry about soap — be fired up for activism. Join the No Kings rally Oct 18 with @50501movement. 🧼 Soap (if you want it): www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

They’re gaslighting us again. I checked ICE & the Justice Center yesterday — both quiet. Portland is not “war-ravaged.” The show of force is theater, a distraction from more important issues.

In 2020, federal troops rampaged through Portland: unmarked cars, tear gas, rubber bullets. I was there. It was hellish. But we got through it then, and we will again. Portlanders are resilient. Stay peaceful, protect your rights, take care of each other. 💛

I missed Bi Visibility Day (classic 😅), but made a new batch of my Bisexual soap to celebrate! 💗💜💙 Fragrance: lime, bergamot, frankincense & litsea cubeba. Bi people exist, we’ve always been here — and that’s something to celebrate. www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

The big picture looks grim. But helpless ≠ powerless. Narrow your focus: stock a pantry, donate, volunteer. Small acts ripple out — they help others, and they remind us we still have power. 💛 What’s one small thing you can do this week?

My soap room soundtrack is mostly podcasts and audiobooks. What should I add to my queue? Share your favorites with me and with everyone here!

With @fakeadultmom, I created Resist Like a Mother soap to support @postpartumsupportinternational. 💛 Our goal: $10,000. Every $10 donation = a raffle entry to win 20 bars of soap — but more importantly, it provides life-saving support for new parents. give.postpartum.net/resist

Soapmakers ask innocent questions about masterbatching… and autocorrect takes it somewhere else. 🤭 In soapmaking, it’s just pre-measuring oils or lye water in bulk to save time. And the other kind? Perfectly natural — and no, you can’t go blind from doing it too much. 😉

Trans kids deserve to grow up and thrive. 🌈 Small affirmations matter — a sticker, a kind word, a note on the fridge. They remind people they’re not alone, and they’re loved. 🧼💛 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Soap takes 4–6 weeks to cure, but the wait is worth it. 🧼 Favorites are back: Love Wins, Fresh out of Fucks, Forest Park, Smash the Patriarchy & Resist. Some go quick, so grab yours! Thanks for keeping this little soap business lively! 💛 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Hate is loud, but most people support trans folks living authentically. Let love be louder. 🌈 Trans friends, you’re not alone. Allies: leave kind comments, check in, donate, show your support visibly, share content. Silence isn’t neutral — be louder today.

Flat $9 shipping works for soap, not so much for a $4 sticker. 💌 If you order only stickers, I refund the $9 after it comes through. The Amanda Gorman quote is worth carrying with you whether you buy a sticker or jot it on a Post-it. 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

We didn’t just hit the $5k goal — we raised $7,660! 💛 This community came together to support a Florida school giving queer & trans kids a safe place to learn. Proof that collective action works. 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com

Soap cure dates 🗓️ 9/10 Love Wins ❤️ 9/12 Lemongrass 🌿 9/14 Smash Patriarchy ✊ 9/15 Resist 9/16 Oatmeal Milk Honey 9/19 Bisexual 🏳️‍🌈 9/22 Dragon’s Breath 9/24 Calm the F*** Down (vegan) 9/25 Love Wins (vegan) 10/1 Rebel Girls 10/2 Billionaire Tears 💸 10/5 Joy ✨ 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com

Each month I send soap sales to causes that matter. This year, I’ve chosen @democracyforward again — they’re fighting book bans, abortion restrictions, LGBTQ+ rights attacks, and more. And they’re winning. 💪 Choose one thing. Do what you can. www.optimisticsoap.com

Running out of stock has been the story of my life this year. 🫠 But I finally got some of my Portlandia Collection back, including Mt Hood — berries, juniper, pine & snow. ❄️ A few other favorites too! www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

“Be the reason someone remembers that the world is kind.” 💛 Today’s the last day (8/31) to support a safe haven for queer & trans kids in Florida. Every $10 donated = another chance to win 20 bars of my soap. ⏳ Donate: www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-...

Florida has become ground zero for anti-trans laws. This queer- and trans-friendly school gives kids safety + hope. We’re close to our $5K goal but need to finish strong by Aug 31! Every $10 = 1 raffle entry. 💛 www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-... Shares help too!

The nicknames you came up with? 🔥 My comments are open — drop your best one 👇 See the full list in the IG caption: www.instagram.com/reel/DN3I4RD...

Pansexual = attraction regardless of gender — “hearts not parts.” 💗 women 💛 beyond the binary 💙 men. Pan + bi can overlap, and that’s okay — identities aren’t boxes, they help us feel seen. 🌈 Pan Soap is back! 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Joy isn’t frivolous — it’s fuel for the fight. That’s why I made a soap called “Joy.” Champagne-scented, radiant, a daily act of resistance you can hold in your hand. 💛 🧼 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Help me support a Florida school that’s a safe haven for LGBTQIA+ youth in a hostile county. 🏳️‍🌈 Every $10 donation = another raffle entry for 20 bars of my soap. Goal: $5k by Aug 31. Donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/help-keep-...

Fundraising feels good, but nothing beats seeing the impact. These kids went to camp, reconnected with siblings, created, explored, and felt the love of kind humans. 💛 Thank you for making it happen! Another fundraiser for youth is coming soon — follow so you don’t miss it.

Outrage is easy. Joy takes intention. When we let them steal our happiness, they win twice — in policy & in spirit. Joy fuels the fight. Laugh, love, create. Guard your joy fiercely — not to ignore reality, but to change it.

Resist is a new soap this year, perfect for anyone working hard to push back against this regime. The blend of bergamot, apricot, and luscious berries is a bright, joyful way to start a purposeful day. 🧼 Grab yours here: www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Bathe in schadenfreude! (So delightful) 💸🛁 Every boycott, every union win = fresh billionaire tears. 🛍️ Shop small ✊ Support workers 📦 Cancel Prime 📵 Skip billionaire media Help keep my supply of this ingredient flowing! 🧼 Back in stock: www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...