I’m constantly finding dried-up old raisins on the floor of my house. They are a favorite snack of my wild 2-year-old twins who have the attention span of a dog who smells the scent of a squirrel. They tend to leave their precious snacks laying around the house for a later time. I picked one up the other day and couldn’t help but relate to the shriveled-up and dry morsel. My skin has been feeling […]
Unconditional Love – A Tribute to a Girls Best Friend
I was 15 and a few weeks away from getting my license. I had agreed to go to my twin brother’s soccer tournament to help cheer them on. During the game, there was a young girl with a little fluffy puppy walking around behind me. It had been a couple of years since my dog Pooh, (she was named after Winnie the Pooh but it dawns on me for the first time that’s what I […]
Oil Be There For You – A Guide to Bath and Body Oils
Have you ever wanted to try out the body oils but are not sure if they are right for you? Well, I’m here to give you a quick guide on how to take full advantage of their perks. First the why. Our base blend is almond and avocado oils which are gentle enough for both your face and body. Almond oil is an emollient which means that it’s great for locking the moisture into your […]
Double Time
So you may have noticed we have some new faces around our shop these days… Two new Dreamers that are here to stay (at least for the next 17 years) are Jack and Arie my boy-girl twins. I never could have imagined this is what it would look like to be both a mother and small business owner, but here I am, trying to figure it all out. With the pandemic challenges of being short-staffed […]
You’re In Good Hands
With so many options out there when it comes to skincare, it’s hard to know what to choose. Not all lotions, salves, balms and creams are made equally and it’s hard to know what the differences are and will fit your needs, Have no fear, you are in good hands. We are here to help slather on the information about each type, their differences, and when to use them. First, let’s talk about the top […]
Our Year in Review
We have the best customers! We have had an overwhelming amount of support and questions about how we are faring the wild and challenging year that 2020 has been. We appreciate all of the love, and so we thought we should give you a progress report. At the beginning of the year, 2020 seemed promising, didn’t it? We all had grand plans, (insert something ridiculous that was planned) and we were off to the start […]
It’s All About the Butts
We have some exciting news to share with all of you – we have added two new members to The Dream Team. We want to introduce Arie and Jack. They joined us in early October, and are already earning their keep: they are here and ready to introduce the newest product to Denali Dreams product line. As a first-time mom, it’s been a new adventure to take care of two babies’ delicate skin. It’s a […]
Alaska: On the Bucket List – Off the Beaten Path
Welcome to the last post in our Alaska Adventure series we started earlier this summer. I know a lot of you had to reschedule your Alaskan vacation this summer – we sure missed you! But…we wanted to share with you a little bit of an “inside scoop” to get you excited for (hopefully) next summer. (Check out our other parts: Alaskan Bucket List, Restaurant Guide, and Hiking Guide) In this blog post, we wanted to […]
Let’s Take A Dip
Personally, I was never one for baths until we decided to bring on a bath bomb line. I wanted to do a little research and development to make sure that what I was selling to you wasn’t going to dye your skin a blueberry blue or require you to scrub your tub after a nice, relaxing soak. In the process, I realized by talking to my staff that I was missing out on this whole […]
Alaska: On the Bucket List – Take a Hike
Hiking is an activity you can do pretty much anywhere, but there’s something special about the hikes in Alaska. Whether you’re taking a stroll down the Coastal Trail on your lunch break in Anchorage or a bush plane has dropped you off in the remote backcountry for a multi-day trek, you can find hikes for every level with top-notch scenery, stunning wildlife, and wilderness unmatched. It’s never too early to start planning your hike list, […]
Alaska: On the Bucket List – Eat Your Way Across Alaska
Part Two in our Alaska Series, we’ve compiled a guide for where to eat when you get to reschedule your Alaskan vacation. Food may be the one thing we love more than soap here at the Dream Team, and our mouths were watering just listing all of these yummy places to visit. We hope you get to enjoy some of these delicious places soon! Our master wrapped Darcy, moonlights as a foodie for our Anchorage […]
The Buzz-are Facts About Citronella and Natural Bug Repellents
When I think of summertime, I think of hiking, mountains, BBQs, picnics, gardening, and just generally being outside as much as possible. All of this outside time, however, comes with one pesky little downfall: bugs. Usually, I’m able to fly under their radar, but this summer I seem to be a treat for those buzzing beasts. Whether it’s my blood type, the composition of my skin, or as my husband likes to say, the fact […]
Alaska: On the Bucket List – Glaciers, Denali, and Bears, Oh My! Did Someone Say Fishing?
Part 1 of 4 in our Alaska Series – Bringing Alaska to You With all the travel bans, I know that many of you are missing your trips to Alaska this summer. Whether it was going to be your first visit or you come every year, it’s still a bummer. We’re just as sad as you are – we love meeting people from across the globe who come to check out our awesome state. I […]
Bubbles of Fun: Kids Quarantining Activities
Are you quarantining with kids? Do you know someone who is? We’re here to help! We’ve put together some activities and even some fun DIY soap kits to stave off boredom and keep you (and your kids) sane. We’ve also compiled a few other socially-distanced activities to occupy your mini-me while we’re all staying home. Check out these fun, educational ways to pass the time! Shred Bags This colorful science project will not only occupy […]
Let’s Get Clean!
We are all spending time these days doing a little extra cleaning, whether to ourselves, our common spaces or those spaces that get forgotten (Who knew dog hair could find a way into the back of the refrigerator?!) It can be stressful and overwhelming. So, I am here to talk about some great resources and tips to help keep you and your home clean through this pandemic. Let’s start with the basics, something I am incredibly passionate […]
Living The Dream- 7,500 Miles
Denny first became a customer of Denali Dreams in 2019 when he found our ManlyMan soap in the small town of Chicken, Alaska. After placing an order with us after he returned home, Denny shared his incredible adventure with us along with some pictures. These stories that we hear from people’s travels are the exact reason we love creating the products that we do. We love connecting with people who take that trip of a […]
Oh, The Places We’ve Been!
It’s been 22 years since Denali Dreams first stirred the pot and we’ve taken the time to bring you a timeline of the progress over the years. October 1995– Janie travels to New Zealand and learns to make soap from a friend. December 1995– Janie makes soap as Christmas presents for friends and family. 1996– Both Barb and Janie are stay-at-home moms and want to make a little money on the side while […]
Fight Winter With Winter
Dry skin is something us Alaskans know about all too well. The winter months gift us with beautiful snow-blanketed mountains, frosted trees that glisten in the sun, and 0% humidity (at least it feels that way). No matter how much water you drink or pounds of lotion you layer on your skin to the point of walking around like a zombie waiting for them to dry, those pesky splits around your fingernails and bleeding cracking knuckles […]
Don’t Be a Boo About Solid Shampoo
Eek! My mummy just gave me Denali Dream’s shampoo and its a solid bar! Fear not, this post will help unravel the myths and horrors behind solid shampoo bars and let you in on the secrets of why they are un-boo-lievable! What makes them un-boo-lievable? Even before you start washing your hair there are so many pros to using a shampoo bar. To start they are travel-friendly, which means you won’t be haunted by the […]
A Fool Proof Recipe
As the nip in the air develops and the leaves start to turn golden yellow, I grab my bucket and hike off to the low growing shrubs to pick blueberries. The quest to find the flickers of blue on the green turning tundra sometimes lead to sitting in one place for hours picking (and nibbling) your way through the thick sea of blue and others you’re tempted to pick the unripe green blueberries because you can’t […]
Subsistence Fishing: A Wedding Anniversary Ritual
Standing at the mouth of Kenai River in the water, I looked over the surface and locked eyes with two bobbing seal heads coming up for air. They were looking for the same thing I was: Sockeye Salmon. Since I was five my family has made the yearly ritual of driving three hours south to subsistence dip net. It’s become such a ritual that it’s how my parents celebrate their wedding anniversary each year. Last year […]
Welcome to Our New Site
Hello Dreamers, Surprise! We created a new website! What do you think so far? We are completely jazzed about it. Not only does it help us provide better service to you but it helps keep things less complicated on our end. The vision for the website was to create a site that not only embodies and showcases our products but oozes all things Alaska, from the pictures to the products to content. Your time […]