Artisanal Soaps, Jams & Cozy Goods | Backyard Beginnings

Rooted in Simplicity. Crafted with Care.

A basket filled with handmade soap bars, some wrapped with white paper and tied with blue and white twine, displayed on a table at a market or craft fair.
Two jars of backyard handmade jams, one strawberry and one blackberry, surrounded by fresh strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries in a woven basket.

From soothing cold process soaps to small-batch jams and cozy handmade goods, every Backyard Beginnings creation is made with intention — for slow mornings, soft skin, and comfort at home.

A jar of blackberry jam labeled 'Double Black Jam' from 'Rackyward Beginnings,' surrounded by fresh blackberries and grapes in a woven basket.
A bar of soap topped with honey, placed on a sunflower flower.

Pink liquid being poured into an ice cube tray shaped for making ice or ice cubes.

At Backyard Beginnings, we craft slow-morning essentials—from handmade goat milk soaps and small-batch fruit jams to cozy crochet creations. Rooted in sustainability and Minnesota-made quality, our eco-friendly gifts support gentle skin, conscious living, and heartfelt, everyday comfort.

From Our Hands to Yours

Explore our handcrafted soaps, small-batch jams, and cozy creations.

Rooted in Nature, Mindful of the Earth:

  • Organic, locally sourced fruit

  • Cold-process soaps made with skin-loving oils like olive, coconut, & palm

  • Goat milk soaps crafted using premium soap bases and the melt & pour method

  • Compostable and recyclable packaging materials

  • Handmade, sustainable goods from Hastings, MN

Double Black Jam Double Black Jam
Double Black Jam
$8.00

Dark, juicy, and a little mysterious—Double Black is where wild blackberries meet lush black grapes for a jam that’s bold, sultry, and deeply flavorful. A spoonful of this and you'll understand why it’s our signature blend. Try it on warm bread, yogurt, or as a glaze for meats.

Sun Kissed Soap Sun Kissed Soap
Sun Kissed Soap
$8.00

Bask in the glow of summer with Sun Kissed—a goat milk soap scented with bright notes of peach and mango. Creamy, fresh, and irresistibly fruity.

Crafted using the melt-and-pour method with nourishing goat milk and skin-safe peach mango fragrance oil. This bar hydrates and refreshes while lifting your mood.

Let the sunshine in—Sun Kissed is perfect for daily use or gifting.

Bee Sweet Soap Bee Sweet Soap
Bee Sweet Soap
$5.00

Indulge in the comforting warmth of Bee Sweet, a nourishing honey soap infused with a rich vanilla fragrance. Its creamy lather gently cleanses, while the natural goodness of honey leaves your skin feeling soft and moisturized. Shaped with a charming honeycomb design, this bar is as delightful as it is soothing.

Experience a little sweetness in every wash with Bee Sweet.

Discover behind-the-scenes on our sustainable living blog

 Photo Gallery

Welcome to the beginning

Raised garden beds with various plants, including leafy greens and flowers, surrounded by a lawn and a fence in the background.

Start of my soap making journey

Pink handmade soap bars on a wooden board, with some rectangular and some textured for massage.
Line art illustration of a food and gardening theme featuring a jar with an apple, surrounded by a spoon, fork, tomatoes, wheat, and a knife.

Backyard Beginnings

Hastings, MN 55033

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