Bombs Away

Bombs Away

Officially introduced in 1989, the bath bomb, at least in comparison to soap, is a relatively new phenomena. Credit for their invention is given to Mo Constatine, co-founder of Lush Cosmetics. Intrigued by the fizzy properties of Alka Seltzer tablets, Constatine...
The Future

The Future

In towns large and small there is a movement afoot that is transforming once moribund or faded business districts into thriving, vibrant hubs of commerce. The driving force behind this movement are passionate young entrepreneurs, visionaries that see building a...
Changing Times

Changing Times

Located just one block north of Route 66 (Andy Devine Avenue) on the corner of Fifth and Beale Street is a quaint little shop, Savon Bath Treats, adorned with colorful and whimsical murals. It hearkens back to an earlier era but it is also a glimpse of the future....
The Rubber on the Duck

The Rubber on the Duck

The Rubber on the Duck: The rubber toys first appeared in the late 1800s, when manufacturers made use of Charles Goodyear’s (The tire guy) process for rendering rubber into malleable material. By the 1940s, rubber ducks developed into the iconic floating yellow...