Giveaway: Alaska handmade soap.

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This is another in my “support the local economy” giveaways. In past weeks I’ve given away things like a “Tundra“ calendar, a couple of batches of Alaska-made jewelry and an Aliy Zirkle “dog fan“ membership. This time around, I’ve chosen Denali Dreams, a company known for its handmade soap, salve and balm, is the source this time around. 

Denali Dreams’ soaps (which smell  divine) has been included in at least one previous batch-of-things giveaway. But this time around, I’m focusing only on Denali Dreams products.

And despite what the headline says, it’s not just handmade soap. The winner gets to choose up to $35 worth of Denali Dreams goodies. (Edited to add: Denali Dreams has decided to add a lip balm to the order, free of charge, which further extends the fun.)

For example, there’s the “Alaska Manly Man” section, which features some goofy, spoofy products such as Elbow Grease (“softens rough edges”), Lip Lube (to keep lips “soft, supple and in great working order”) and Beard Balm that will “keep your look sharp, just like your chainsaw blades.”

There’s Skeeter Away Natural Bug Repellent, which promises an environmentally friendly answer to pesky bugs. Anyone who’s visited the Kobuk Coffee Co. in downtown Anchorage will love the Samovar Soap & Tea pack, which combines a box of that gift company’s popular Samovar Tea with a soap that apparently smells the way the tea tastes (essential oils of cinnamon, clove, orange, and lemon).

Having a rough time? Try the Baby Bear Butt Balm (with calendula-infused olive oil “to help chase away even the most stubborn of chapped rumps”), the Fireweed Honey Lip Balm (“keep your lips protected from the harsh, dry Alaskan climate”) or the Dog Paw Salve (with beeswax and unscented oils) can help.

But about that handmade soap. 

 

Alaska Wild Blueberry Soap. Alaska Wild Cranberry Soap. Alaska Fisherman Soap (made with ground coffee and lemon and lemongrass essences). Alaska Fireweed Soap. Lavender Patchouli Goat Milk Soap. Klondike Kate’s Complexion Bar.

Those are just some of the possibilities. Visit the Denali Dreams website and have fun dreaming over what you’d choose if the random number generator chose you.

Since you can’t win if you don’t play, do one or more of the following:

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry (e.g., “Subscribed via e-mail” or “Follow you on Twitter”).

The deadline to enter this giveaway is 7 p.m. PDT Friday, April 2. If I haven’t heard back from the winner by 7 p.m. PDT Saturday, April 3, I’ll send the random number generator out in search of a new recipient.

Note: Due to the high cost of international shipping, this giveaway is limited to residents of the United States.

 

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134 thoughts on “Giveaway: Alaska handmade soap.”

  6. Literally every item you described sounds amazing, Donna. Thank you for offering this unique sample of Alaska. I follow via email.

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  20. Sounds fun – add my name. My friend, Linda, who lives in Anchorage, let me know about you! If you ever come to Hilo, Hawaii look us up!

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  34. I love handmade soap and would love to try the Wild Blueberry. They have a great assortment and the packaging is so pretty!
    Thank you!

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  46. Just signed up to follow you on Pinterest. I hope that no matter who wins the contest, that your give away will generate lots of business for Denali Dreams!!!

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  65. I love all of your content Donna! I subscribe to your newsletter via email, follow you on Twitter and FB. Thank you for all that you do!

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  66. Ooooh, this all sounds delicious! What a wonderful giveaway! I follow you everywhere but Pinterest because I long ago forgot my password!

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  67. Holy moly, I need this skeeter away! Looks like they’re out of stock of the larger bottle but I’ve bookmarked the site to check back. Would love to win.

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  73. I don’t want to be entered, just want to sing the praises of Denali Dream (and the blueberry and cranberry soaps are two of my favorites). When all of Anchorage was running out of handsoap at the beginning of the pandemic, I just placed an order online and I requested shipping, one of the owners hand delivered it to my house! Good people, good company, good soap.

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  103. Glad I’m not too late. Soap is my favorite souvenir from those days pre-covid when I could travel. I love the scents you listed. Pick me! Pick me!

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  110. Oh, my! I usually buy handmade soap at the local farmer’s market, but wasn’t able to get my fix last year thanks to pandemic-induced isolation. Please enter me, and thank you for the opportunity and for supporting local businesses. You rock, lady!

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  113. Thanks for this and the reminder about DD soaps. I bought the dog wash soap many ages ago… and its time for a new bar. I enjoyed poking about their webpage. Even found a lovely recipe for blueberry pie. Even if I don’t get picked, I’ve just won via the fun I’m having 🙂

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  126. Donna,

    Thank you so much for thinking of us for the giveaway (I realize I’m months behind on seeing this). I just had a customer call and tell me she found us through your blog. I just want to say a huge thank you for your fantastic writing, idea sharing, and community building. Reading all these lovely comments has my heart overflowing with gratitude. I hope this finds you well and enjoy the holidays. Let me know if we can have help with anything in the future.

    Your soapy friends,

    Caitlin + The Dream Team

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