@optimisticsoap.bsky.social
I’ve been seeing a meme that “shifting $40 to local shops” and while I haven’t checked the match, I agree that money spent locally stays in the community — supporting wages, suppliers, taxes, and charities.
We can’t buy everything small, but shifting even a couple gifts matters.
We can’t buy everything small, but shifting even a couple gifts matters.
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I’ve been seeing a meme that “shifting $40 to local shops” and while I haven’t checked the match, I agree that money spent locally stays in the community — supporting wages, suppliers, taxes, and charities.
We can’t buy everything small, but shifting even a couple gifts matters.
We can’t buy everything small, but shifting even a couple gifts matters.
I’m in a season of “enough,” so I’m sharing the abundance.
Soap makers: drop your shop, where you’re located, and what makes your bars special. New? Experienced? Side-hustle? Tell us your story.
Thanksgiving shipping pause: orders after Wed noon ship Monday.
Soap makers: drop your shop, where you’re located, and what makes your bars special. New? Experienced? Side-hustle? Tell us your story.
Thanksgiving shipping pause: orders after Wed noon ship Monday.
November 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I’m in a season of “enough,” so I’m sharing the abundance.
Soap makers: drop your shop, where you’re located, and what makes your bars special. New? Experienced? Side-hustle? Tell us your story.
Thanksgiving shipping pause: orders after Wed noon ship Monday.
Soap makers: drop your shop, where you’re located, and what makes your bars special. New? Experienced? Side-hustle? Tell us your story.
Thanksgiving shipping pause: orders after Wed noon ship Monday.
Free MigraWhistle kits are now available at Citizen Ruth (1416 NE Alberta St).
Whistles alert the community when ICE is spotted:
• Short blasts = ICE nearby
• Long = someone’s being detained
Support the Alberta St shops while you’re there.
More info: @migrawhistlepdx & migrawhistle.org
Whistles alert the community when ICE is spotted:
• Short blasts = ICE nearby
• Long = someone’s being detained
Support the Alberta St shops while you’re there.
More info: @migrawhistlepdx & migrawhistle.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Free MigraWhistle kits are now available at Citizen Ruth (1416 NE Alberta St).
Whistles alert the community when ICE is spotted:
• Short blasts = ICE nearby
• Long = someone’s being detained
Support the Alberta St shops while you’re there.
More info: @migrawhistlepdx & migrawhistle.org
Whistles alert the community when ICE is spotted:
• Short blasts = ICE nearby
• Long = someone’s being detained
Support the Alberta St shops while you’re there.
More info: @migrawhistlepdx & migrawhistle.org
Full collection at www.optimisticsoap.com:
Candy Cane: Peppermint essential oils.
Santa’s Spices: Cinnamon sugar, mocha, nutmeg + ginger.
Sugarplum Fairy: Fruity-sweet with purple swirls.
Comfort & Joy: Apples, berries, orange + cinnamon (vegan + classic).
Shalom: Cranberry pomegranate.
Candy Cane: Peppermint essential oils.
Santa’s Spices: Cinnamon sugar, mocha, nutmeg + ginger.
Sugarplum Fairy: Fruity-sweet with purple swirls.
Comfort & Joy: Apples, berries, orange + cinnamon (vegan + classic).
Shalom: Cranberry pomegranate.
November 19, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Full collection at www.optimisticsoap.com:
Candy Cane: Peppermint essential oils.
Santa’s Spices: Cinnamon sugar, mocha, nutmeg + ginger.
Sugarplum Fairy: Fruity-sweet with purple swirls.
Comfort & Joy: Apples, berries, orange + cinnamon (vegan + classic).
Shalom: Cranberry pomegranate.
Candy Cane: Peppermint essential oils.
Santa’s Spices: Cinnamon sugar, mocha, nutmeg + ginger.
Sugarplum Fairy: Fruity-sweet with purple swirls.
Comfort & Joy: Apples, berries, orange + cinnamon (vegan + classic).
Shalom: Cranberry pomegranate.
I’m not trying to be an influencer, so I turn down most freebie offers (beauty serums? exercise gear? sex toys??).
But these dresses from @misslulolabel? I love them and would’ve bought them myself.
Peek here: www.misslulo.com
Code OPTIMISTIC for 15% off.
But these dresses from @misslulolabel? I love them and would’ve bought them myself.
Peek here: www.misslulo.com
Code OPTIMISTIC for 15% off.
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I’m not trying to be an influencer, so I turn down most freebie offers (beauty serums? exercise gear? sex toys??).
But these dresses from @misslulolabel? I love them and would’ve bought them myself.
Peek here: www.misslulo.com
Code OPTIMISTIC for 15% off.
But these dresses from @misslulolabel? I love them and would’ve bought them myself.
Peek here: www.misslulo.com
Code OPTIMISTIC for 15% off.
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. 💛
Every $10 donation = one raffle entry to win beautiful handmade prizes.
Donate: tinyurl.com/Creativesfun...
Thank you for showing up. 💛
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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. 💛
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.
Two generous weirdos doing what we can.
Stay tuned.
November 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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.
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. ✨
www.instagram.com/reel/DRIGLno...
Laughing at wannabe dictators is resistance. Keep the names coming. ✨
November 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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. ✨
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.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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.
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
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
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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
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
Check it out → foragelocal.com#ForageLocala#ShopLocalPDXD#SupportLocalMakersrs
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
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
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’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... 🐸
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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’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.
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.
November 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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.
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
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
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
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.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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.
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...
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...
October 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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...
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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
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
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
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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
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...
www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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...
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!
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!
October 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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!
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).
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).
October 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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).
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! 💛
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! 💛
October 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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! 💛
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...
All Hallow’s Eve soap is back and disappearing fast (like democracy if you don’t show up).
🎃 www.optimisticsoap.com/product-page...
October 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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...
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.
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.
October 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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.
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.