By the time I read the blog article, there was an update saying that yes, sadly people had found Mrs. MMM's etsy store, drained her inventory, and ruined her fun stats project.
I really liked the resources she provided for people interested in learning more about this kind of business and soapmaking. I also think that her story, one of the millenial revolution couple's story, and ARS & wife's stories all point to the fact that once you retire, you have the time to be patient and set up a business doing something you love, and waiting a few months for a sale. As someone who has to be a little impatient for now as a business owner, I'm excited for when I can not only be patient letting little projects grow, but can also have the freedom to be annoyed if well wishers destroy my data.