Our Story

Hi, I’m the maker behind The Happy Otter.

The Happy Otter began with one little girl, my little girl, Andi, and a simple question: What kinds of products do I want to use on the people I love most?

Like many moms, I wanted skincare made with simple, nourishing ingredients that I could feel good about using every day. I also wanted those products to be affordable because I believe healthy skincare shouldn’t be a luxury. It should be something every person and every family can enjoy.

That journey led me to begin creating handcrafted soaps, deodorants, and other small batch skincare products from our home. Every product is made with care using ingredients that are as natural as possible, and whenever I can choose to support other small businesses by sourcing ingredients and materials from right here in our local community.

My hope is that every bar of soap, every jar of deodorant, and every product I create feels like something any mother would lovingly give to her daughter. Something made with intention, something made with care, and something made with the hope of leaving the world just a little healthier for the next generation.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your children, your family, or someone you love, thank you for trusting The Happy Otter to be a small part of your daily routine. Your support means more than you know, and every purchase helps me continue doing what I love, while building a future I hope Andi will be proud of.

From my family to yours,

Jamie