Holiday Shipping Made Simple: Why Transparency Matters This Season
The holiday season is here—a time of joy, giving, and for many of us, the busiest time of the year. At Morning Mist Soap Company, we’re thrilled to be part of your gift-giving traditions, but we also want to be transparent about a temporary change to our shipping policy for December.
As a small business, we face unique challenges that differ from those of big corporations. While we can’t compete with their bulk discounts or "free shipping" offers, we can offer something even more valuable: honesty, quality, and a personal touch.
Here’s why we’ve made this change, how it benefits you, and why shopping small matters now more than ever.
Why We Paused Free Shipping (Just for December)
This holiday season, we’ve temporarily paused free shipping. Why? Shipping costs have risen dramatically, especially during the holidays, when carriers are busier than ever. Big companies often absorb these costs by raising product prices or negotiating bulk shipping rates. Unfortunately, as a small business, these aren’t viable options for us.
Rather than hiding shipping costs in the price of our products, we’ve chosen to remain transparent. By keeping shipping separate, we can maintain fair pricing without inflating costs for everyone. This ensures you’re only paying for the handcrafted soaps you love, not a hidden markup disguised as “free shipping.”
What Transparency Looks Like
We believe in being upfront with our customers because trust is at the heart of our business. Here’s an example to illustrate our approach:
Without transparency: A $52 order might be raised to $60 to "cover free shipping."
With transparency: The $52 order remains priced fairly, and the separate shipping fee reflects only the true cost of getting your order to you.
By separating product and shipping costs, you know exactly what you’re paying for—and we think that’s only fair.
How We’re Giving Back to You
We understand that this change may feel inconvenient, so we want to make it as easy as possible for you to continue shopping with us. To thank you for your loyalty and support, we’re offering the discount code LOYAL, which you can apply at checkout to help offset shipping costs.
This is our way of ensuring you get a fair price while we navigate the challenges of rising shipping expenses during the holidays.
Why Shopping Small Matters
When you shop with Morning Mist Soap Company, you’re supporting more than just a business—you’re supporting a dream. Every order helps sustain a small, family-run operation that prioritizes quality, craftsmanship, and care over mass production.
Large corporations rely on scale to keep prices low, but small businesses like ours rely on people like you—customers who value authenticity and a personal connection to the products they buy.
Your order helps us:
Purchase premium, ethically sourced ingredients for our soaps.
Pay fair wages to the artisans who craft every bar by hand.
Invest in sustainable packaging and practices to reduce our environmental impact.
Every time you choose to shop small, you’re making a real difference.
What’s Next?
This change is only temporary for the holiday season, and we’ll be revisiting our shipping policies in the new year. In the meantime, we’re doing everything we can to ensure your orders are delivered on time, insured, and packed with the same love and care you’ve come to expect from us.
Thank You for Supporting Us
We know you have many choices when it comes to shopping, and we’re so grateful you’ve chosen to support Morning Mist Soap Company. Your trust, loyalty, and understanding mean the world to us.
If you have any questions, need assistance with the LOYAL discount code, or just want to share your thoughts, we’re here for you. Let’s make this holiday season a special one—together.
Shop Now and Use Code LOYAL for Fair, Honest Pricing
Warm wishes,
Rocio Aguilar Francis