lol, container store loved me at the beginning of the pandemic. I use storage containers as well and have one for sanitized and one for extras supplies that have not yet been sanitized. I am just truly getting started a little over a year. I am learning alot. I love online labels
I just want to say, I’m to much into vlogs... but I love to see how people process things. If that makes sense? Like it fascinates me how people do things, like how you work in your lab. I’m a little different and that’s what intrigues me. I definitely like this type of video. Whether you keep doing this type of thing, is up to you. But just know that there’s definitely at least one person here that really enjoyed it! 🤗
@@TaraLeee good! I'm happy you enjoy it! I know there is a TON of people out their just creating for the enjoyment of others, but you really need to do this for yourself to. So I'm glad you enjoy this all so much! 🤗
Glad you loved the video!!! Unfortunately the closets UPS store is about 40 minutes away. If I can’t think of another way of getting rid of them I’ll have to make a trip and do that.
Love your videos 💕. They're so informative. I'm using bins for my sanitized stuff too because I wanted to make my skincare making as environmentally friendly as possible. :)
I am totally going to steal your idea. Thanks for sharing. I will suggest to reuse the peanuts I do the same. Infact all the packaging is always reused I don't like to throw away things
yes! steal it! lol Idk why it took me so long to think of this idea. I do reuse the packing peanuts, but I have so many that I just don't have space for them all. I don't use them up very quickly unfortunately.
Hey Tara! Some packing peanuts are made from cornstarch and are water soluble. Have you tried running one under the tap to see if it dissolves? Just a thought 😊 love your videos, thank you for making fantastic, educational and inspirational content x x x
Thanks Tara for this vlog! I am in that position where I want to buy a lot of containers, but I am not buying so much that I end up not using them. Also, I ran into the issue this year of some raw ingredients expiring on me. Goodness! I threw out stuff I never used and stuff I bought too much of and I thought I would use it all. No way did I do that! LOL Thanks for all you do!
Oh yes! I have definitely dealt with ingredients expiring on me. Definitely not a fun experience to deal with. Sorry that happened. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Tara love your videos. You’re so inspiring. May I ask where did you get the white crinkle cut papers that you stuff your boxes with? Sorry I can’t think of what the correct name for them is.
Hey Tara!!! Do you find that it’s cheaper to purchase tops and bottom containers separately than purchasing the ones that come together? Because I never purchased the tops separate from the bottom before and I was wondering.
With the Online Labels weatherproof paper you still have to go over them with a gloss spray to officially make them waterproof. If not, they stick to your hands when it’s wet.
I've tested them and I didn't have that issue. I even let them sit in water for about an hour to see how they react. I'm using the laser printer version. Idk if that makes a difference.
that may be why. I can't say for sure since I've never used the ink jet version. I do know that laser printers are less likely to smear since they use toner instead of ink so that could be the reason,
Hey Tara, love the vid❤️. I know this doesn’t relate to the video but I was wondering if I’m making face scrub can I use oatmeal powder to replace the sugar?
Hopefully this isn’t intruding, but I’m in a lot of FB groups for skincare and I know a lot of people use oats instead of sugar. Not powder if you do it like a sugar scrub just in oil, you’d need a TON of powder because it is so fine.... but if you can get some ground oats that aren’t too fine it should work. As Tara has said, it would probably fall to the bottom, but unless you want to do it like an emulsified scrub then it should disperse fine. It won’t dissolve either. So that’s good! (Again, sorry if I’m intruding! 😬)
are you talking about the flat rate bubble mailers of the boxes I use? The flat rate bubble mailers are from USPS and they are 9.5in x 12.5 in the boxes I use are these; ▸ larger box I use for shipping - amzn.to/2DPUxdg ▸ smaller box I use for shipping 6 x 4 x 3 - amzn.to/2Y68tGH
do you use PS liners on your jar lids? a seal seems like a nice feature for a cosmetic to have, but i cant find out if i need to sanitize the seal or not, and if i would need to.
I tried that, but I have so many peanuts and it takes so much water to dissolve them that I feel it isn't very environmentally friendly to waste all that water.
I talked about it in my last vlog here - th-cam.com/video/x5ulRSMV8w0/w-d-xo.html but I sell in wholesale/private label pretty often so I don't like to label them until someone purchases them since private label orders don't require labels it's easier to just wait and see if they will be sold retail price or private label price.
May I ask how big is your stainless steel table? I am just waiting for my 120cm one to arrive and I'm not sure if it's the same size... Also what sized beakers do you recommend for starting out? I watched your equipment video and I'm not sure how many or what size I should get (I don't use amazon as I'm not in the EU or the USA so I have to buy individual sizes)
It’s 24in x 36in so it’s pretty small Also I recommend starting with 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000ml beakers. All the sizes come in handy. I have mostly 1000 ml beakers and I use them most often, but I still use all the other sizes pretty often as well
Can you make serum with kojic acid and alpha arbutin. I have reserched that this combination works great for hyperpigmented skin. Can you please make this serum.
Hi TaraLee - you can bring the packing peanuts in to a packing store for recycling - one place that does it is pakmail - www.pakmail.com/recycling-packing-supplies for a place near you - lots of Fedex and UPS stores accept them too. Lots of local shipping shops do accept them also! OR you can list them on Craigs List or Marketplace for a free pickup and simply place them at the end of your driveway (so you don't get visitors). Our little local shipping place gets SO many recycled bags that he is looking to give them away too. LOL
I tried that but they took so long to dissolve and used so much water. I have so many packing peanuts that it’s hard to use that method. But thank you for the idea 😊
I definitely want to, but I haven’t had time to do another Q&A yet. I’m not exactly sure when I’ll be doing another one yet But thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video
You always give so detailed explanations..always love ur videos❤️😘 Also wanted to ask u what is an alternative to poly suga mulse d9..can't find in India..plz help tara
I hate buying from one of my suppliers because they use stupid plastic bubble wrap then they put those plastic tie thingys on the outside of the box. I'm slow phasing out this supplier specifically for this as I plan to be plastic free with my company. The package peanuts I notice dissolves in water so I am planning on composting it along side the coffee grounds I use for my morning coffee.
I use this one here - amzn.to/2PSk5sy It kinda sucks though, so I don't recommend it. It's good if you are on a budget though. I really need to get a better one I just haven't felt like doing the research. lol
@@TaraLeee Haha. I understand. I was hoping it was better than the one that I'm using. Look into the this one to see if it's a better fit for you. I have the HP Color Laser Jet Pro M254dw. It cost $250 at Office Depot.
Does anyone know how I can make skincare products without any alcohol? What about preservatives? I want to start a natural alcohol free skincare line but I’m not sure where to start.
Bag up those packing peanuts and offer them for sale cheap and they will be gone! I know people will scoop them up, I would! The companies I buy from don't use a lot of them or not at all. So yeah, sell them cheap! They'll most definitely find a new home!
I used invisalign. It took less than a year to fully close my gap. Luckily gapping and a slight over bit was my only issue. So it didn't take long to fix everything. Some people have invisalign for a couple years though. I highly recommend it! It was annoying to wear them everyday, but was so worth it!
Have you not checked my comment section? I’ve replied to over 50% of the comments. I apologize that I can’t reply to everyone but I’m one person with almost 100k following and I run a full time business so I don’t always have the time to respond. Also most of the questions people have asked I’ve answered in other videos. so all they have to do is watch my other videos to get their answer
Btw you are soooo good at handling the stress. I haven't even launched my products yet and I'm already overwhelmed with the setup and everything. Lol
I’m glad you think so because I often feel like I’m not good with it 😅
Best of luck with your business!
Same here I’m like she’s all put together. I like that thou.
lol, container store loved me at the beginning of the pandemic. I use storage containers as well and have one for sanitized and one for extras supplies that have not yet been sanitized. I am just truly getting started a little over a year. I am learning alot. I love online labels
Work ethic on 10000%!!! You are amazing! Thank you for sharing ✨✨💜💜
Ahhhh thanks!!!!! 😁😁😁💗💗💗💗
Love this woman, she’s honestly helped me so much🙌🏾❤️
Beautiful. Another awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
This is so inspiring 😍💕
thank you so much! I'm glad it can inspire you!
I will definitely be using this organization thank you for this video
yes!!! hope it makes your life easier and more organized :)
I love your videos! Do you have a video about your binder with your labels and how you organize your order invoices?
I just want to say, I’m to much into vlogs... but I love to see how people process things. If that makes sense?
Like it fascinates me how people do things, like how you work in your lab. I’m a little different and that’s what intrigues me.
I definitely like this type of video. Whether you keep doing this type of thing, is up to you. But just know that there’s definitely at least one person here that really enjoyed it! 🤗
Thank you so much! I’m glad you loved it because I enjoy making these videos 😊
@@TaraLeee good! I'm happy you enjoy it!
I know there is a TON of people out their just creating for the enjoyment of others, but you really need to do this for yourself to.
So I'm glad you enjoy this all so much! 🤗
This is right on time! I'm in the midst of organizing all of my stuff as we speak. So many great ideas you've shared! Thank you, Tara!
perfect! I'm glad I could help! Thanks so much for watching :)
Certainly!
This was very helpful to me. I actually have a bunch of empty containers that I can utilize for storage. This gave me some ideas. Thanks...😊
Omg i love how you care about details ❤❤❤
what a wonderful video. Thank you so much! I love it.
Keep it up. You are so inspirational!
Keep up the awesome work. I love your channel and I’m happy your blowing up, you deserve it! 🦜
thank you so much! That means so much to me :)
Love this video!!! You are so organized which is something I aspire to!!! I have given packing peanuts to The UPS Store for them to use.
Glad you loved the video!!!
Unfortunately the closets UPS store is about 40 minutes away. If I can’t think of another way of getting rid of them I’ll have to make a trip and do that.
@@TaraLeee That stinks....If I can think of anything else, I will let you know!!!
Love your videos 💕. They're so informative. I'm using bins for my sanitized stuff too because I wanted to make my skincare making as environmentally friendly as possible. :)
Glad to hear you are already doing it 😉
I am totally going to steal your idea. Thanks for sharing. I will suggest to reuse the peanuts I do the same. Infact all the packaging is always reused I don't like to throw away things
yes! steal it! lol Idk why it took me so long to think of this idea.
I do reuse the packing peanuts, but I have so many that I just don't have space for them all. I don't use them up very quickly unfortunately.
You are my inspiration Tara ... love your presentation ... Thank you dear 💖
awwh thank you so much! I'm glad my content can inspire you 😊 thanks for all your support!
@@TaraLeee seriously . . .
It's so relaxing and satisfying thanks for this video Tara! Keep up the good work as you've inspired me a lot
Dissolve the packing peanuts in water, always works for me
very well organized 👍👍👍
glad you think so 😄
Thanks for the helpful tips! Btw, I love your jewelry! Where do you purchase them?
Thanks for sharing this!
Hey Tara! Some packing peanuts are made from cornstarch and are water soluble. Have you tried running one under the tap to see if it dissolves?
Just a thought 😊 love your videos, thank you for making fantastic, educational and inspirational content x x x
Yes I tried that but they take so long to dissolve and uses up so much water.
& thank you so much! I’m happy you enjoy my videos 😁
Thanks Tara for this vlog! I am in that position where I want to buy a lot of containers, but I am not buying so much that I end up not using them. Also, I ran into the issue this year of some raw ingredients expiring on me. Goodness! I threw out stuff I never used and stuff I bought too much of and I thought I would use it all. No way did I do that! LOL Thanks for all you do!
Oh yes! I have definitely dealt with ingredients expiring on me. Definitely not a fun experience to deal with. Sorry that happened.
Thanks so much for watching!
I love these kinds of videos !
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy!
I love your videos Tara!
Thanks Tara!! Could you please tell me where you bought the drying mat from? Have a lovely day ❤💛💚
Loved the video so much! Can you please do more like these? Also, if you don’t mind me asking what size white mailers were you using?
I definitely plan on doing more. 😉
The white bubble mailers are flat rate bubble mailers I get for free from USPS.com they are 9.5in x 12.5in
We did the same thing! Trying to have tables that we break down after large productions.
love that idea!!!
If they’re biodegrade packing peanuts you can wet them and they’ll dissolve 😅 really love watching your vlogs as a fellow small business owner 🥰
I loved this ! Can you do a video how you clean the storage bins ? Or can I just wipe down with Lysol wipes ?
I washed them with soap and water then let them air dry. I then sprayed them with rubbing alcohol and let them air dry again.
This is so good 😍
You are such an inspiration for me!!
Love you ❤
thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed! Love you!
Hi Tara love your videos. You’re so inspiring. May I ask where did you get the white crinkle cut papers that you stuff your boxes with? Sorry I can’t think of what the correct name for them is.
Love these videos
thank you so much! I'm happy you enjoy them!
this is amazing!! thanks for this upload tara xoxox
The packing peanut look like the water soluble type. If they are you should be able dissolve them in water.
Really really amazing and organized ❤️
thank you so much!
Turned out great! Well done! What size shipping boxes did you use? Xxx
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed 😁
▸ larger box I use for shipping - amzn.to/2DPUxdg
▸ smaller box I use for shipping 6 x 4 x 3 - amzn.to/2Y68tGH
TaraLee thanks dear! I hope your channel blows up even more! Waiting for the next reorganization 😄
Video on that coffee scub?!😍
most likely not since I don't share the formulations to the products I sell on Etsy. I'm so sorry!
Your "sss" in words is really cute! :D
Hey Tara!!! Do you find that it’s cheaper to purchase tops and bottom containers separately than purchasing the ones that come together? Because I never purchased the tops separate from the bottom before and I was wondering.
For my left over packaging peanuts I posted them for resell on Facebook mark place. A whole bag for $5
Great idea!!!!
You can resell the extra packing peanuts on your etsy shop!
Where do you get your sealer for your containers. Example: you bottle your body cream then you seal it then put your lid on
With the Online Labels weatherproof paper you still have to go over them with a gloss spray to officially make them waterproof. If not, they stick to your hands when it’s wet.
I've tested them and I didn't have that issue. I even let them sit in water for about an hour to see how they react.
I'm using the laser printer version. Idk if that makes a difference.
TaraLee ahh ok. I don’t have a laser printer.
that may be why. I can't say for sure since I've never used the ink jet version. I do know that laser printers are less likely to smear since they use toner instead of ink so that could be the reason,
You way younger than I and l've learned a lot form you, love you videos sweetie. Beautiful chair, can you tell me where you got it from please?
thank you so much! I am so happy you enjoy my videos! :)
Are you referring to the pink computer chair? I found it at Home Goods. Glad you like it!
Hey Tara, love the vid❤️. I know this doesn’t relate to the video but I was wondering if I’m making face scrub can I use oatmeal powder to replace the sugar?
I don't believe so, but I've never tried it. I feel like it would just settle to the bottom. Give it a try and see what happens.
Hopefully this isn’t intruding, but I’m in a lot of FB groups for skincare and I know a lot of people use oats instead of sugar.
Not powder if you do it like a sugar scrub just in oil, you’d need a TON of powder because it is so fine.... but if you can get some ground oats that aren’t too fine it should work.
As Tara has said, it would probably fall to the bottom, but unless you want to do it like an emulsified scrub then it should disperse fine. It won’t dissolve either. So that’s good!
(Again, sorry if I’m intruding! 😬)
Shannon M. Thank You❤️
TaraLee Thank You❤️
Donate the packing peanuts to a ferret rescue ferrets love playing in them 👍👍
There aren’t any ferret rescues around me unfortunately
Great, video! May I ask, what size your white packing mailers?
are you talking about the flat rate bubble mailers of the boxes I use?
The flat rate bubble mailers are from USPS and they are 9.5in x 12.5 in
the boxes I use are these;
▸ larger box I use for shipping - amzn.to/2DPUxdg
▸ smaller box I use for shipping 6 x 4 x 3 - amzn.to/2Y68tGH
do you use PS liners on your jar lids? a seal seems like a nice feature for a cosmetic to have, but i cant find out if i need to sanitize the seal or not, and if i would need to.
Use water for the peanut 💕
I tried that, but I have so many peanuts and it takes so much water to dissolve them that I feel it isn't very environmentally friendly to waste all that water.
Hi Tara, Great video! I was wondering...Why do you label your products right before shipping instead of labeling them right after making them?
Probably because pouring in the product might get messy, and might get all over the label.
I talked about it in my last vlog here - th-cam.com/video/x5ulRSMV8w0/w-d-xo.html
but I sell in wholesale/private label pretty often so I don't like to label them until someone purchases them since private label orders don't require labels it's easier to just wait and see if they will be sold retail price or private label price.
May I ask how big is your stainless steel table? I am just waiting for my 120cm one to arrive and I'm not sure if it's the same size...
Also what sized beakers do you recommend for starting out? I watched your equipment video and I'm not sure how many or what size I should get (I don't use amazon as I'm not in the EU or the USA so I have to buy individual sizes)
It’s 24in x 36in so it’s pretty small
Also I recommend starting with 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000ml beakers. All the sizes come in handy. I have mostly 1000 ml beakers and I use them most often, but I still use all the other sizes pretty often as well
Do you use a separate fridge to store your products? For business I brought one but I’m returning because it’s so small
Can you make serum with kojic acid and alpha arbutin. I have reserched that this combination works great for hyperpigmented skin. Can you please make this serum.
Hi TaraLee - you can bring the packing peanuts in to a packing store for recycling - one place that does it is pakmail - www.pakmail.com/recycling-packing-supplies for a place near you - lots of Fedex and UPS stores accept them too. Lots of local shipping shops do accept them also! OR you can list them on Craigs List or Marketplace for a free pickup and simply place them at the end of your driveway (so you don't get visitors). Our little local shipping place gets SO many recycled bags that he is looking to give them away too. LOL
Packing peanuts, with that amount put them in the bath and run the water, they will dissolve down the drain
I tried that but they took so long to dissolve and used so much water. I have so many packing peanuts that it’s hard to use that method.
But thank you for the idea 😊
Maybe try running a bath and let them soak? 😊
HI!,you can search waste ed on tiktok they have corn foam for ypur products
This is amazing🤩
This is unrelated lol but are you still going to answer questions emailed to you??
I definitely want to, but I haven’t had time to do another Q&A yet. I’m not exactly sure when I’ll be doing another one yet
But thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video
@@TaraLeee alright
Appreciated😊
You always give so detailed explanations..always love ur videos❤️😘
Also wanted to ask u what is an alternative to poly suga mulse d9..can't find in India..plz help tara
thank you so much! I'm glad you think so :)
you could use polysorbate 20 or sunflower solubilizer.
I hate buying from one of my suppliers because they use stupid plastic bubble wrap then they put those plastic tie thingys on the outside of the box. I'm slow phasing out this supplier specifically for this as I plan to be plastic free with my company. The package peanuts I notice dissolves in water so I am planning on composting it along side the coffee grounds I use for my morning coffee.
The packing peanuts should dissolve in water
Hey Tara, just curious, what type of HP Printer do you have?
I use this one here - amzn.to/2PSk5sy
It kinda sucks though, so I don't recommend it. It's good if you are on a budget though.
I really need to get a better one I just haven't felt like doing the research. lol
@@TaraLeee Haha. I understand. I was hoping it was better than the one that I'm using. Look into the this one to see if it's a better fit for you. I have the HP Color Laser Jet Pro M254dw. It cost $250 at Office Depot.
I’m pretty sure you can actually donate all the extra packing peanuts to USPS!
Does anyone know how I can make skincare products without any alcohol? What about preservatives? I want to start a natural alcohol free skincare line but I’m not sure where to start.
Great video,what is the link for the small white box you were packing with last?
are you asking about the shipping boxes?
I purchased them here ▸ amzn.to/2Y68tGH
dip the packing peanuts in acetone and make slime
Can you help me formulate Yoni Gel Wash?
You said you are uploading, what and why are you uploading? And why so often?
Bag up those packing peanuts and offer them for sale cheap and they will be gone! I know people will scoop them up, I would! The companies I buy from don't use a lot of them or not at all. So yeah, sell them cheap! They'll most definitely find a new home!
Good idea! I’ll have to do that!
Tara Lee can you share which type of cosmetic surgery you did to your teeth...
I used invisalign. It took less than a year to fully close my gap. Luckily gapping and a slight over bit was my only issue. So it didn't take long to fix everything. Some people have invisalign for a couple years though. I highly recommend it! It was annoying to wear them everyday, but was so worth it!
Thank you Tara.
how do i order wholesale
Nice that You share your ideas but sadly, you don't give a response to answer the question to your viewers.
Have you not checked my comment section? I’ve replied to over 50% of the comments. I apologize that I can’t reply to everyone but I’m one person with almost 100k following and I run a full time business so I don’t always have the time to respond. Also most of the questions people have asked I’ve answered in other videos. so all they have to do is watch my other videos to get their answer