Back To Basics Log Cabin

09/03/2026

😂 Yet ANOTHER batch of bug spray was made yesterday!

I’ve honestly lost count of how many large batches I’ve made this summer. Next year I may need to invest in a VAT just to hold it all. 😂 You guys have definitely kept me busy!

🌊 Today I’m making our Seaside Detox Bath Salts, one of my personal favorites.

Seaweed powder, bentonite clay and spirulina create a beautiful mineral-rich soak that leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft. I love the scent, the warm water and the feeling of being transported somewhere else.

Basically, I sit in the tub pretending I’m a mermaid. 🧜‍♀️😂

No time for a bath? A foot soak gives me a little of that same relaxing ritual—although my version of self-care sometimes involves sitting on the couch with my feet in a foot bath, answering emails and trying not to splash the laptop. Pro tip: pick whatever is in season Pineneedles pinecones, rose petals, mint leaves, even beach stones to roll your feet on!

Nothing says “spa day” like Wi-Fi, unfinished paperwork and the risk of soaking your computer. 😂

As we head into the Christmas craziness, I’m reminding myself that self-care doesn’t have to be a whole production.

Last night, I took a Seaside Detox bath, used my Liquid Sanity essential oil blend, turned on tiny battery-operated tea lights—because I’m apparently not responsible enough for real candles 😂—and sat quietly for over an hour. No phone. No work. Just a chance to ground myself and let my brain be quiet.

Sometimes self-care is simply:

🌿 A 15-minute foot soak
🌿 A mini facial or mud mask
🌿 Body butter massaged into tired feet
🌿 A calming essential oil blend
🌿 Sitting quietly without your phone
🌿 Taking ten minutes to do absolutely nothing
🌿 Working from the couch with your feet “marinating”

It doesn’t have to be expensive, take all afternoon or look Instagram-worthy.

Sometimes you just need one little thing that tells your brain, “Okay, we’re done for a minute.” ❤️

Even if “done” means answering emails from the couch and hoping nobody asks you to stand up.

So while I’m at the cabin making more Seaside Detox and preparing for the Christmas rush, that’s my reminder to you—and to myself:

Take care of yourself in the little moments, too. 🌊🧜‍♀️

Back to Basics Log Cabin
Open Wednesday–Saturday • 10–5

09/02/2026

Have you looked at the price of handmade soap lately? 👀🧼

We have — and it made us realize that maybe we don’t talk enough about just how affordable we’ve kept ours.

You’ll find beautiful handmade soaps from other local makers selling for around $8 a bar, and that’s honestly a fair price for a quality handcrafted soap.

But at Back to Basics Log Cabin, our bars are still just $5.99 each — or 10 bars for $45! That’s only $4.50 a bar when you stock up. ❤️

And there’s another big difference we’re proud of: most of our soaps are scented with essential oils. Essential oils are a premium, more expensive ingredient compared with standard fragrance oils, but we’ve always tried to keep our everyday products affordable enough that you can actually use them every day.

Now for the other important news… 😂

🍂 It’s officially Birkenstocks-with-socks season! Our cozy wool-blend socks are BACK, with all new patterns and honestly, is there a better fall combination?

🫧 Bourbon Caramel Waffle Foaming Hand Soap is back again — because apparently we cannot keep this one on the shelf!

🌿 And don’t forget our Lavender and Lemon Body Oil Sprays — an easy way to add a little moisture as we head into the drier fall months.

🍑September is here, fall is creeping into the shop, and we have a few of our Peach Bloom Body Sprays and Soaps left! Come get them before the season is over and they are gone till next summer! 🍑🍑🍑🍑

Back to Basics Log Cabin
Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10–5
www.backtobasicslogcabin.com

08/29/2026

🌿 WHAT IS EVERYONE ASKING ME ABOUT LATELY? 🌿

There has definitely been an influx of people asking about hormonal balance, weight management, sleep and brain fog, so I wanted to share a few things we have available!

☀️ First, Summer Dryer Drops are back! We actually sold completely out for a few days, so I apologize. They leave your laundry smelling wonderfully fresh and contain essential oils with scents traditionally used to naturally repel bugs. Perfect for the end of summer! 🦟 I love spraying my sheets with this blend too, before putting them away for winter.

🌿 Our Hormone Balancing Essential Oil Blend continues to be extremely popular, and we also have our Weight Loss Tea, Weight Loss Essential Oil Blend and berberine.

🌱 Berberine has become incredibly popular for weight-management and metabolic support. You may have heard it compared online to GLP-1 medications because of research into its effects on appetite, metabolism, blood sugar regulation and body weight. Berberine is a natural plant compound that influences several metabolic pathways, including AMPK, which plays a role in how our cells use and store energy. Research has found reductions in weight and BMI in some people, and you certainly don’t have to be diabetic to use it.

🎉 AND FINALLY… MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE!

I have been telling SO many of you about this! I use it myself and absolutely LOVE it. For me, it has been wonderful for sleep, relaxation and that foggy-brain feeling. It’s a well-absorbed form of magnesium that’s generally gentle on the stomach, and I honestly don’t want to be without it again!

🏡 Back to Basics Log Cabin
⏰ Wednesday–Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM

Come see us! ❤️🌿

08/29/2026

Check out our very good friends at Shiloh Ridge Homestead. Farming, the old fashioned way.

08/27/2026

✨ LOOK WHAT WE HAVE! RESTOCKS, RESTOCKS & MORE RESTOCKS! ✨

You guys have been keeping us BUSY, and we love it! ❤️

🌿 Lone Wolf Farms Simple Syrups are RESTOCKED!
You nearly sold us out of our last batch in no time. These syrups taste so incredibly fresh, and a little bit goes a long way. We have Lavender and Pawpaw back on the shelves and ready for your drinks, teas, coffees, cocktails, lemonades and more!

💜 Cuts, Bumps & Bruises Salve is FINALLY BACK!
I’m sorry I let this one stay out of stock for so long! We had so many of you asking for it, so this time I made an extra-big batch. The shelves are full again!

🧼 And apparently we underestimated how much you love Third & Sycamore! 😂
Randy and I headed back to Columbus Monday for ANOTHER restock. I truly thought we had enough to last until Christmas…but you completely sold us out of the Bourbon Caramel Waffle foaming hand soap, and we were getting dangerously low on the other scents too!

So we’re stocked back up with Bourbon Caramel Waffle, Lavender Sandalwood Vanilla, Sunset Peony and more.

We’re back with MORE stock and ready to ROCK! 😂
Ha! See what I did there?

One of the things we truly love about what we do is having the opportunity to support other local and regional makers, too. ❤️ We’re always looking for unique, quality products that complement what we make here at Back to Basics Log Cabin and give our customers even more choices. It means so much to us to be able to bring these makers together under one roof and provide the Mid-Ohio Valley with options you may not find just anywhere.

Thank you for continuing to shop small, support local makers and support our little log cabin. Every purchase truly does make a difference! ❤️

📍 Back to Basics Log Cabin
🕙 Open Wednesday–Saturday, 10–5

08/26/2026

🍂 I KNOW, I KNOW… nobody wants me to say it yet. 😂

But I walked outside this morning and thought… fall is coming. 🍁

And that means the cabin is about to start smelling AMAZING.

Warm soaps, cozy body butters, fall scents, hot tea, honey, elderberry… all the things that make you want to put on a sweatshirt even when it’s still 80 degrees outside. 😂

So I have a question for you!

What is the ONE thing that officially makes it feel like fall to you?

🍁 The first cool morning
🎃 Pumpkins
☕ A warm drink
🔥 A fire in the evening
🍎 Apple everything
👻 Halloween
🏈 Football
🧥 Finally getting the sweatshirts back out

OR are you refusing to acknowledge fall until September? 😂

Tell me below! 👇

And if you’re out and about today, come see us at Back to Basics Log Cabin! We’re here 10–5 Wednesday through Saturday and there is ALWAYS something being made around here. ❤️
Check out our Pumpkin Enzyme Mask!
Because colder weather requires more protection and healthier skin!👇

https://backtobasicslogcabin.com/products/pumpkin-enzyme-mud-mask?_pos=1&_sid=b88ef1843&_ss=r

Renew and brighten your skin with the Pumpkin Enzyme Mud Mask—an antioxidant-rich blend of pumpkin, rose clay, and matcha that boosts collagen and restores glow.

08/22/2026

🫐🍋 BLUEBERRY LEMON IS BACK! 🍋🫐

It seems like Blueberry Lemon is everybody’s favorite—we sell out of the soap almost as quickly as we can get it on the shelves! But we are RESTOCKED and ready for you!

Our Blueberry Lemon collection includes:
🫐 Goat Milk Soap
🍋 Sea Salt Scrubs
🫐 Body Butters
🍋 Body Sprays

Our goat milk soap base is wonderfully nourishing for your skin, and that fresh blueberry + lemon combination smells incredible. Layer your soap, sea salt scrub, body butter, and body spray to keep that scent going all day long. 💙

And while you’re here… cold & flu season is on its way. We’re already hearing from people dealing with drainage, congestion, and raspiness. Now is a great time to make sure your body is getting the nutrients it needs.

✨ BACK IN STOCK:
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin C
• Zinc

These three nutrients all play important roles in normal immune function—so don’t wait until cold and flu season is in full swing to think about supporting your body.

🐝 ALSO BACK ON THE SHELVES — LEES BEES BOOSTER SHOTS!

These contain honey, cinnamon, and bee propolis tincture, and they are a HOT item around here. We seem to sell out every time we get them in, so grab yours while they’re here!

We’re open TODAY, Saturday, 10–5!

Come see us, ask questions, and let us help guide you through our products and supplements. ❤️

Remember: We are CLOSED Sunday, Monday & Tuesday.

📍 Back to Basics Log Cabin
www.backtobasicslogcabin.com

08/21/2026

😂 BE HONEST…which Back to Basics Log Cabin shopper are YOU?

A. “I’m just running in for ONE thing.”
Leaves with two bags. 😂

B. Smells every single bar of soap before making a decision. 🧼

C. Comes in for supplements and somehow ends up shopping the entire store.

D. “Do you have anything NEW?” 👀
You were literally here last week. 😂

E. Brings a friend in and immediately becomes their personal Back to Basics tour guide:
“Okay, you HAVE to smell this…wait until you see this…and I use THIS every day!” 🤣

F. Has absolutely no idea what they came in for…but somehow remembers $75 later.

👇 Drop your letter in the comments—or tag the friend you KNOW belongs in one of these categories!

We’re here today 10–5 at Back to Basics Log Cabin. Come see what you didn’t know you needed. 😂

08/20/2026

🩸 IRON, FATIGUE & HAIR LOSS — ARE YOU TAKING THE RIGHT FORM?

This one is personal for me.

For about a year, I took a high-dose iron supplement from a pharmacy because my iron levels were extremely low. I was taking approximately 180 mg, yet after all that time, I wasn’t seeing the improvement I expected.

That sent me researching.

One of the things I learned is that more iron isn’t necessarily better, and taking iron every single day isn’t always the best approach for absorption. Research has shown that, for some people, alternate-day dosing may improve iron absorption because taking iron increases a hormone called hepcidin, which temporarily reduces the body’s ability to absorb additional iron.

I also started looking closely at the form of iron being used. Iron bisglycinate is a highly bioavailable form that is often easier on the digestive system than traditional iron salts.

Then I looked at the supplements we already carry at Back to Basics Log Cabin.

And there it was — iron bisglycinate, I was confused & shocked why the other forms out there weren’t offered in this form.

It’s the same reason we’re particular about forms of B vitamins — such as methylcobalamin vs. cyanocobalamin for B12 and folate vs. folic acid. We don’t simply want a bottle that says “B12” or “iron.” We want to understand what form is actually inside that bottle.

Could low iron be affecting you?

Are you experiencing hair shedding or hair loss?

Are you constantly tired, weak, cold, lightheaded or lacking energy?

Iron deficiency can be one possible cause — but there are many others, which is why proper testing matters.

And here’s something many people don’t realize:

A routine blood count or serum iron measurement doesn’t always tell the whole story. Ferritin measures your body’s stored iron, and someone can have iron-related concerns even when certain other laboratory values appear normal.

Ask your healthcare provider whether testing such as a CBC, ferritin, serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation is appropriate for you.

At Back to Basics Log Cabin, we’re not interested in simply putting another bottle in your hand.

We research ingredients.
We research different forms.
We pay attention when new information comes out.
And we continually reevaluate the products we carry.

We’re a small family business, and our employees and ourselves genuinely care about the people who walk through our doors. Many of you have been with us for years, and you’ve become part of our Back to Basics family.

We’re not just a retail store. We care about what we’re putting on our shelves — because we care about the people taking it. ❤️

Stop in and see us. We’re always happy to help you understand the supplements we carry and the differences between them.

**Click the link below to our website. Remember spend $75 and get free shipping!

https://backtobasicslogcabin.com/products/vitamin-code-raw-iron?_pos=1&_sid=bbd9d1f82&_ss=r

Nourish energy and blood health with Vitamin Code RAW Iron, a gentle, whole food source that supports natural vitality.

08/19/2026

🦟 Apparently mosquito season is NOT over yet!

With all this rain, everybody’s grass—including ours—has gotten a little out of control. We’ve done our best to keep it mowed, but all this moisture seems to be bringing the bugs closer and closer to the house.

And THIS thing followed Randy inside this morning! 😳🦟

“Monster Mosquito is its name… phlebotomy is its game!” 😂

If the mosquitoes are finding you too, we have several ways to help make you a little less inviting:

🧼 Bug-repelling soaps
🧴 Bug-repelling lotions
☀️ Bug-repelling sunblocks
🌿 Bug-repelling spray
💧 Bug-repelling concentrate

Stop into Back to Basics Log Cabin and stock up while mosquito season is still hanging on!

How are the mosquitoes at your house right now—worse than usual or about the same?