Our Story
One day about 11 years ago, I had a thought...what can I do to make a little money for myself and my four children and still be at home with them full time? I was a homeschooling mom, who was very active in their lives. We went everywhere together. But for years I had been running my own daycare/foster care business, now I wanted to give my young children more of my time. So I started looking into soaping and at first I was afraid. Those that know me know I am such a chicken and oh...a cry baby too. :) But I said okay let’s keep researching. A few years went by {2010}, and I found myself suddenly being a single mom and now it wasn’t just to spend time with my children but a means of support. So I watched every Youtube video, read every book I could find, talked to people, visited stores, etc. you name it, I did it. So I got a supply list and how much it would all cost. I knew I didn’t have the money, I didn’t know where to turn. Here it is I have these four children, no money, no resources, but I knew they had to eat, they needed cloths, the rent was due, the electric bill was due, and so many other things so I began to pray. I looked at discount stores, thrift shops, dollar stores, and begged God to supply the money {I’m crying even as I write this}, for everything I needed. I knew it would take faith for all this to be accomplished but I knew God loved me and wanted the best and would not only supply all the money, and materials but would give me the strength to carry this burden with Him right by my side. So little by little every penny that I could get went towards materials. God would put certain items in just the right place at the right time within “my” small budget. As I gathered all the supplies, oils, and tools ie. internet, Microsoft Word Documents here birthed a soaping business. I was excited, scared, nervous, and joyful all in the same breath. I didn’t know what to expect. There was so much I didn’t know, so much to learn, and seems as there was no time to learn it all, BUT I DID! GOD DID IT! So in 2014 I was now able to put all this work and effort to the test. I made my first batch of soap. It came out nice, I was meticulous about following the instructions to the tee. The more I soaped the more addicted I became. The ideas that ran through my head, the things I thought of doing, all not only came to mind but I also made soap and lots of it. Now to give it a name. The name Sabunit was given to it which in Kalenjin just means soap! Ahh! is just a joyful expression of what you will feel once you use one of our bars. And there you have it Ahh! Sabunit {pronounced Sah-bu-nee}.
We hope you enjoy our soaps and “OUR STORY.”
