Honestly, one of the best anti-“musty smell” strategies is having trusted friends who promise to tell you the truth. 😂 Practical tips: 🧼 Wash consistently, especially oil-prone areas 👕 Keep laundry & bedding fresh 🪄 Exfoliate gently a few times a week in those areas You do not need a miracle soap!

If you’re in the Portland, OR area and need soap (and other local goodies) while I’m offline, you can find a selection there (and Danielle’ll deliver it right to your door… for free!). Foragelocal.com. Otherwise, I’ll be back mid-May and I appreciate you for your understanding during this break.

May Day felt good for a reason. Less mindless purchasing. More intention. More money staying in our communities, less flowing out. Let’s keep the spirit of May Day Strong going.

May Day Strong: a national economic boycott. Skip the big chains. Support local. Pay cash if you can. Fill your day with things that don’t fund billionaires—library, walks, making something, connecting with people. How are you participating?

Local coffee shops are community hubs. 💛 They support neighbors, uplift makers, and give back in ways big chains don’t. As Friday’s boycott approaches: skip the big chains, step back from billionaires—and support the small businesses that show up for your community.

This is about listening to voters, not debating them—and it’s one of the most effective ways to make a difference. Join a Ground Truth/Indivisible Oregon canvass: www.indivisibleor.org/events?tag=C... (Interactions shown were staged for filming.)

There’s a whole map dedicated to small, delightful moments of joy —(pdxsidewalkjoy.com). Neighbors creating tiny libraries, exchanges, and whimsical little installations… just to share. Such a beautiful way to give back to the world and create community.

I donate $1/bar each month to a cause. Lately that’s Democracy Forward. Last year: $8,896. This year: $2,026 so far. I’m a bit behind on the latest donation due to cash flow—but it’s coming, and I’ll update when it’s sent. Thank you for being part of this.

I’ll be turning my shop off for sales for a few weeks starting the first of May. (I normally don’t telegraph vacations, but I’ll have folks occupying the house so not worried about bad guys reading this) www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

I got so many comments on a cute cat dress I wore for a reel last year that I tagged @misslulolabel so others could find their own. The owner was so delighted that she sent me more dresses and created the discount code “optimistic” for you to use for 15% off to use at www.misslulo.com

Making and selling soap is my emotional support hobby. Thanks to everyone supporting me in this work! Oatmeal Milk Honey doesn’t sell out like my cheekier soaps, but it’s a favorite of some who order them in multiples. www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

I wasn’t considered “the epitome of beauty” growing up. These days? I’m done letting random people define how I see myself. I’ll do what makes me feel good, for ME. And know this: you are under absolutely no obligation to meet the ridiculous, impossible standards the world hands us.

It turns out we are a community of petty kindred souls. 🦋 200+ bars of "Fresh out of Fucks" gone in a week! "Calm the Fuck Down" feels like a prerequisite for existing in 2026. Let’s all take a deep breath (of lavender) together. 🧼 Grab yours here: www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

My feed, my rules. 🚫 I have zero tolerance for comments that deny the humanity of any group. If it’s racist, homophobic, transphobic, or bigoted, I delete and block. No debate. A safe community requires active curation. Protect your peace and your people!

Portland: Want to help make a big splash at the next rally? The Indivisible Oregon Art Team needs: • Handlers (8 per puppet!) • Creators Be part of this creative community making art as resistance. Sign up here: 👉 www.mustardgasandroses.com/puppets 📸: Drone footage by @datguyeddy

Current Mood: Schadenfreude. I made a soap for when you’ve watched the "Find Out" phase of politics and realized you have zero sympathy left to give. Available in classic and vegan at www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page.... Tiny fuck stickers for those truly running on empty.

Start: 5calls.org Enter your zip code and call your rep + senators. Tell them you’re concerned about the escalation with Iran, refuse war funding, and publicly support impeachment. Or call: (202) 224-3121 Quick. Direct. It matters.

We are easier to control when we’re divided. Break that cycle by finding your local grassroots group: 📍 indivisible.org/get-involved... Don't do this alone. Join a local @indivisible.org group, get involved, and find the community you need to keep going. ✊

Mark May 1st on all your calendars: May Day Strong. We have a chance to show this administration that we the people have real economic power. No work. No school. No shopping. Start doing what you need to do now to make this happen. We’ve got this.

This is it! My LAST DITCH encouragement to anyone who might still be considering attending a No Kings rally tomorrow (3/28)! Convinced? (Please say yes!) Go to NoKings.org and plug in your location to find details about a rally near you!

My soap disaster? I forgot a mold liner, resulting in a caustic leak that splashed batter everywhere. The result: Short and Ugly Billionaire Tears. They’re a bit stunted and the swirls are nonexistent, but it’s still my classic recipe. Discounted here: www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

Help me get folks out to the No Kings rallies! Do not underestimate your power. By commenting, liking and sharing content, you really have the power to make anything go viral! Go to nokings.org to find a rally near you! And THANK YOU!

Look for these puppets on the waterfront next Saturday, March 23 around noon. Don’t miss a chance to snag an unforgettable selfie (and tag @indivisible-oregon.bsky.social #portlandnokings3). About Portland’s multiple rallies: tinyurl.com/Pdxnokings3 Find a rally near you: nokings.org

March 28 is coming up fast! Locate your nearest rally at www.nokings.org Portlanders? Meet me on the waterfront near the battleship memorial at noon. For other local options: www.nokings.org And come and say hello! I’m bringing an army of frog stickers to share. Where will YOU be on March 28?

Feeling "first-timer jitters"? These rallies have been incredibly peaceful + joyful! 🕊️ Organizers' full list: www.nokings.org/kyr#prepare-... 🔒 Digital Safety: 🆔 Kill biometrics (FaceID/PIN only) 👋 Sign out of apps 💬 Use Signal ☁️ Back up data Do what makes YOU feel safe. 🏛️✊ Tips in comments! 👇

Help spread the word about No Kings III Help make this a historic day of protest by spreading the word across Portland and Oregon.‍ ‍ Print 3 copies of this flyer Post them anywhere with a lot of foot traffic www.indivisibleor.org/events/no-ki...

Check your local rules on sticks (anything that could be a weapon). In PDX they’re common, but you can always just hold the sign! 🪧 Easy options: bring a flag (YES. We’re reclaiming our flag) or grab an old yard sign. Get creative—think paper mache cheetos! Local March 28 rallies: www.nokings.org

In Portland, No Kings feels less like a protest and more like a giant, family-friendly festival with a purpose: costumes, inflatables, hilarious signs, and thousands of engaged people who care deeply. Go on March 28. You’ll leave feeling stronger, steadier, and more hopeful. Find yours: NoKings.org

Optimistic by brand, realist by nature — I won’t lie to make you feel better. But today I feel more optimism than I have since this administration began. Cracks are widening. Keep the momentum: No Kings, March 28. Find yours: nokings.org Find my other No Kings reels on my profile.

👶 childcare • 🚗 ride/carpool • 🎟️ transit/gas/parking 📲 check-in buddy (“text me when you get home”) 📣 share posts / flyers • 💌 DM 3 friends (direct invites work) 🪧 sign-making party or lend supplies • 💧 water/snacks 📸 share pics/posts Full list: www.instagram.com/reel/DVq5u8H...

No Kings is March 28 — show up. First rally? It feels GOOD to stand in solidarity and say: we do not accept what’s happening. Basics: know where you’re going, comfy shoes, water + snack, phone charged. Full checklist here: www.instagram.com/reel/DVoWNN-...

Hard things are easier with friends — whether you’re attempting unnatural bendiness or protecting democracy. A few people can’t hold the line forever. But thousands of us stepping up? That’s power.

Beauty isn’t a narrow template (age/size/race/shape/face) we’re supposed to fit. A friend once posted: “I decided to be beautiful today.” And she was—no debate, just will. So I’m doing that too. As-is. Right now.

It’s my birthday, so I’m asking for one act of resistance. 😅🎂 Pick one: download 5Calls, call Congress (no blank check for DHS/ICE), check voter registration, donate, boycott Amazon, shop local, join Indivisible, strengthen community. Fuller list in this caption: www.instagram.com/reel/DVTbgRN...

It’s my birthday, so I’m asking for one act of resistance. 😅🎂 Pick one: download 5Calls, call Congress (no blank check for DHS/ICE), check voter registration, donate, boycott Amazon, shop local, join Indivisible, strengthen community. Fuller list in this caption: www.instagram.com/reel/DVTbgRN...

Not everyone has “enough,” and they deserve more than platitudes. But many of us have more than we actively notice. Noticing it, letting yourself feel joy,isn’t just self-help. It’s resistance. Capitalism manufactures discontent to keep us spending. Practicing “enough” stops feeding the machine.

Took a few days off after the order surge from Friday’s reel (the idea of a Big Mac bouncing off Kristi Noem’s forehead… apparently a crowd favorite 😅). I used the time to catch up on the invisible work: mopping, inventory, molds, receipts/spreadsheets. Today: master batching (IYKYK).

Hundreds of orders this weekend. Amazing. Also… a lot. 😅 I’m a one-woman soap circus. When the sales ping causes anxiety instead of joy, it’s time to pause. Shop is temporarily closed while I catch up & restock. Sustainable pace > burnout.

Schadenfreude. Delicious in the shower! Billionaire Tears is replenished when you buy small, support unions, vote smart, call out donors, avoid billionaire media — and boycott Tesla, Target, Home Depot, Apple & Amazon. Back in stock now: www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...

I don’t push soap much because activism feels urgent — and because I’d always rather inspire action than sales. I’m grateful for the support, truly. But what really makes my day is hearing what people are doing to push back. So… make my day: Tell me what you’re doing to resist this administration!

This is the moment when calls matter most. 📞 Call your U.S. Senators and say: “Please oppose ICE funding without real guardrails and accountability — including oversight, warrants, and limits on harmful tactics.” ☎️ 202-224-3121 📱 5Calls (app or site) ✉️ Democracy.io

I don’t work for @citizenruthpdx — I just admire how they show up for the community. Prepping for ICE: 📲 Take ICE watch training from PIRC pircoregon.org 📣 Get whistle kits + learn signals 📞 Save key numbers 🏘️ Talk with neighbors 📹 Know your rights Community makes people safer.

I really believe the tide is turning — but momentum matters. The next No Kings rally is March 28. I’m not asking you to commit — just save the date. Put it on your calendar. Set reminders. That’s it. Tell me when you’ve done it.

I’m so proud of the people stepping up right now — first-time callers, creators speaking out. If you need proof pressure works: leadership is being sidelined, accountability calls are growing, tactics are being questioned, protests are spreading. Small actions add up. Keep going.

📞 Call your Senators: 202-224-3121 “Please oppose DHS/ICE funding without oversight, warrants, and limits on harmful tactics.” Abolishing ICE is the real goal, but we need to regain congress for that. This is what we can do right now. Ways to help folks in Minnesota now: mspmag.com/arts-and-cul...

A throwback from May with a current message: collective action works. • Show up to rallies (peaceful & sustained) — Indivisible / 50501 Movement • Call Congress — 5Calls • Boycott complicit corporations • Write voters — Vote Forward • Donate where it matters Together is how we win. #belikesandy

Right now, Congress is negotiating the FY2026 DHS appropriations bill Calls right now have real leverage. If you’re horrified by what’s happening in Minnesota after the ICE shooting and protests, this is a real chance to do something that helps.  ☎️ 5calls.org 💻 democracy.io

Right now, Congress is negotiating the FY2026 DHS appropriations bill Calls right now have real leverage. If you’re horrified by what’s happening in Minnesota after the ICE shooting and protests, this is a real chance to do something that helps.  ☎️ 5calls.org 💻 democracy.io

My first political post followed anti-choice legislation — I pledged 20% of that month’s soap sales to abortion access. I lost some followers, gained ~18k more (I only had 6k then), and had my biggest sales weekend up til then. Consider being “political.” Courage inspires courage!

Lawmakers are debating whether to pass DHS funding without guardrails — or require real accountability. Think it doesn’t matter? Staffers say otherwise, especially now. Use 5calls.org (or the 5Calls app) to call your Rep + Senators. You can call daily. Even voicemails count.