tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87872820074989177002024-02-20T19:50:15.674-06:00Pamper Me PleaseWe will be dicussing our Etsy Shop. www.pampermeplease.etsy.com
We also like to talk about things dealing with bath and body, staying healthy, tips for better living and anything dealing with parenting and kids. Hope you enjoy!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-32343076410393610502009-03-18T21:54:00.006-05:002009-03-18T23:23:16.424-05:00Are your children safe in the tub?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_2RvxOTTuD8937e0Pym65F0qwbPGuwYmbrJ0YdF5LQNhoUIQF8b3RTquQE_FSHvkHLfRP-kVhLhE_Ba8_ljfo6tbjKeQ0JZovGJEWpHUKDpRZSS0MEwSZnsVjilp-YbRYRvheF87fTo8/s1600-h/babyinbathwater.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 168px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_2RvxOTTuD8937e0Pym65F0qwbPGuwYmbrJ0YdF5LQNhoUIQF8b3RTquQE_FSHvkHLfRP-kVhLhE_Ba8_ljfo6tbjKeQ0JZovGJEWpHUKDpRZSS0MEwSZnsVjilp-YbRYRvheF87fTo8/s200/babyinbathwater.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314749112138732770" /></a><br />My Mom recently e-mailed me an <a href="http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/03/12/childrens-bath-products-contain-contaminants.html">article from health.usnews.com</a>. It is discussing a study on common baby washes, shampoos, and lotions. The study showed a large majority of products tested contained the chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane. It goes on to say that these have both been linked to cancer. As a parent I was shocked that these chemicals and known carcinogens are legally in products used on your family's skin. I was also disapointed with the article's lack of information about the different products tested and the risks involved with using these products. There were 28 products tested and only 5 named?? I looked for more information since this article was lacking in some pretty important areas. At least in my opinion. <br /><br />I ran across this <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/03/13/AR2009031303168.html">article by The Washington Post</a>. It is a little more helpful but still does not answer all of my questions. According to the Washington Post there is "Modest Risk From Children's Toiletries". Then they said that these chemicals have not been tested to find out their risks as a carcinogen when used on the skin. This quote from the article really made me wonder. "FDA has not concluded, based on risk assessment, that the products containing these substances are injurious under intended conditions of use," said Linda M. Katz, director of FDA's office of cosmetics and colors. So, basically you (the FDA) have no idea if these products are safe or not but you think they might be so you continue to allow them to be sold to parents for use on innocent children! <br /><br />I want more information before I feel safe using many of the "cleaning" products on the shelves at most stores. I am sticking to natural handmade items. Please let me know if you know of any helpful articles that discuss this in more detail. <br /><br />What do you think about these articles? Do you buy any of the products listed? Will you still use them?Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-43212321876270330352009-02-26T16:43:00.007-06:002009-02-26T17:35:26.999-06:00GIVEAWAY ~ Cold Process Lavender Soap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjPqjhtWpNzeqG9QJUXmsBv3Kqa6XuFgZgDEl9UpJQ5fAnxlbTOFVlDrbmwMEGv5VxaphzLBw7jVBdtxnlj_QzD8jso-W4kEP6i1rBh1M5cLFgCWWSyf5aAn5qWqAAr5lIVaxcYoskedM/s1600-h/IMG_0576.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicjPqjhtWpNzeqG9QJUXmsBv3Kqa6XuFgZgDEl9UpJQ5fAnxlbTOFVlDrbmwMEGv5VxaphzLBw7jVBdtxnlj_QzD8jso-W4kEP6i1rBh1M5cLFgCWWSyf5aAn5qWqAAr5lIVaxcYoskedM/s320/IMG_0576.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307246175861726738" /></a><br /><br /><br />To celebrate the upcoming addition of cold process soap to my shop I decided to offer a FREE 4 ounce bar of undyed lavender made with essential oil to one of my wonderful blog readers. <br /><br />How to enter to win:<br />Check out 1 of my shops <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5613035">Pamper Me Please </a>or <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6919043">The Creators </a>and pick your favorite item listed for sale. Then post a comment on this page about your favorite item with your contact information. One entry per person please. I will announce the winner on Monday, March 16th!<br /><br />Ingredients: olive oil, distilled water, coconut oil, palm oil, sodium hydroxide, grapefruit seed extract, and lavender essential oilMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-13112932386433376362009-02-17T22:01:00.003-06:002009-02-17T22:18:57.758-06:00Lightbox<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVRsZvOWb95mSHn6svjn8hs5V3dRZXnlUqltvNRaU8RyUPpd8rB1jStCcyZkCRbK45CjYV8wWQWFfYWevvHYZ0fVrFJ91df0jLxy6sjGlmX01MoMwF0KRg4v42KNEJixbbe1wO1vrBsPi/s1600-h/IMG_0469.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVRsZvOWb95mSHn6svjn8hs5V3dRZXnlUqltvNRaU8RyUPpd8rB1jStCcyZkCRbK45CjYV8wWQWFfYWevvHYZ0fVrFJ91df0jLxy6sjGlmX01MoMwF0KRg4v42KNEJixbbe1wO1vrBsPi/s320/IMG_0469.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303986847168707426" /></a><br />I have been putting off buying or making a lightbox for several months now. Many people said they work great and that it improves your pictures a lot. So, while my Mom was visiting this weekend we made one so I can take pictures for our new shop we are starting. So far I have been very pleased with the results. After a little cropping and editing the pictures look great. I used this awesome <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent">lightbox tutorial </a>. I could not find the Bristol paper in the size used in the tutorial so I bought a white sheet and I think it works good. I have a couple of items listed in our new shop with pictures from the lightbox. Let me know what you think. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6919043">The Creator's</a>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-16943565945168762202009-02-12T21:45:00.003-06:002009-02-12T22:03:31.873-06:00My busy but wonderful lifeI have not had time to blog in a while so I thought I would do a quick update. Last week I was sick with a flu like bug and this week the baby and I both got a stomach virus and shared it with Daddy. Wasn't that sweet of us. lol <br /><br />Business related topics:<br />I have some wonderful cold processed lavender un-dyed soap curing. I can not wait for it to be ready. I hope to make some more this weekend. I am going to start selling bar soap in my shop in March. I am thinking about a soap giveaway...hum, what do you think?<br /><br />In the next week I am going to be listing my new shower gel and bubble bath as well. They will be available in all our fragrances, 60 plus scents! <br /><br />My husband Dave and I have been running our shop Pamper Me Please and I help my Mom, Patsy with the computer and picture related parts of her shop. We have been talking about going to one shop for and have finally decided to start a shop with all 3 of us selling products. Our new shop is going to be www.thecreators.etsy.com. We are all very excited about it and working hard to be ready for our Grand Opening on April 1st. Yes, April Fool's Day. lol <br /><br />Orders have been pretty steady this week and I am very happy about that. I made 72 bath bombs today along with getting other orders ready. :) Keep it coming! <br /><br />Hope everyone has a great Friday tomorrow! Nana is coming to visit us for the weekend and will be here tomorrow. The kids are so excited!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-56511093356947364452009-02-07T22:42:00.004-06:002009-02-07T22:55:00.482-06:00Chemo Angels - HELP NEEDEDThere is a program called <a href="http://www.chemoangels.net/">Chemo Angels </a>that helped my cousin's 3 year old daughter last year while she was going through treatments. She sent me an e-mail and said they are very short on volunteers. If you or someone you know is interested in helping there are many ways to get involved or they could also you donations. I believe there is also a Senior Angels program on the same page if you are interested in helping a senior citizen.<br /><br />Here is a short description about the program taken from their web-site http://www.chemoangels.net/. <br /><br />"About the program...<br />Chemo Angels is a volunteer organization dedicated to adding a ray of sunshine to the lives of those undergoing IV chemo treatment. We believe people going through the physical, emotional and mental rigors of chemotherapy deserve some encouragement. Many of our Chemo Angel volunteers are cancer survivors themselves, or people whose lives have been affected by cancer in some way. Our common denominator is a desire to brighten the lives of cancer patients while they are going through this challenging time."<br /><br />Thanks for your help and support!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-48049680962953207012009-02-04T11:59:00.004-06:002009-02-04T12:31:14.746-06:00Curtain Updates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p1GTTymepk6QlyISCwblE943VjD1PPcTmZfh0taelqktHthxYc9Uskgiv6xZBW4HwtwhYjtI3sagHGBcvIvnxpRy2e3EJSfHdpfoaPxXpDkmT9jFVUW2GVa7cB139XntCmQirb5UEu4d/s1600-h/IMG_0388.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0p1GTTymepk6QlyISCwblE943VjD1PPcTmZfh0taelqktHthxYc9Uskgiv6xZBW4HwtwhYjtI3sagHGBcvIvnxpRy2e3EJSfHdpfoaPxXpDkmT9jFVUW2GVa7cB139XntCmQirb5UEu4d/s320/IMG_0388.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299008650750348738" /></a><br /><br />The old curtain that is wonderful shades of baby poop green and yellow on a beige background is on the left and my new linen colored curtains are on the right (they are not shiny like they showed up in the picture)<br /><br />I have really been in the mood to update things around the house that have been bugging me since we bought our house in Nov. '07. Unfortunately, I have a long list of things I want to do but not enough time or a large enough budget right now. I was able to mark a couple of things off my list while we were out of school because of the ice storm. I finally have new curtain in my living room. We have a huge window that is 16 foot long in the living room that has been covered with drapes from the 70's literally. They are some of the ugliest curtains I have ever seen. Since our window is so big it was seriously expensive to get new curtains so I have just be dealing with what we have. I found a wonderful sale and was able to get new curtains and a scarf for my window for about 1/3 the regular price!! I am so excited.<br /><br />I will post so more pictures when I get my scarf up as well. Also, I am working on new lighting fixtures in a couple of rooms and painting. All handy people are welcome to come over and help. :)Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-92168756358474014452009-01-31T22:03:00.003-06:002009-01-31T22:18:12.813-06:00New Products<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUG_hvGBndXzrbLgiuBuW6mgz7GlhjaGuFZ7R3UE3ICqhhhi9fui67qI6C2bhcfnGStz90ztod_IO4MKxUduCvnJvyYqrIrdz5OFrMwMXQp8WDWxLHgPUItug7Iw37k6iIjeNnCDGWBn7/s1600-h/il_430xN_51176293.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUG_hvGBndXzrbLgiuBuW6mgz7GlhjaGuFZ7R3UE3ICqhhhi9fui67qI6C2bhcfnGStz90ztod_IO4MKxUduCvnJvyYqrIrdz5OFrMwMXQp8WDWxLHgPUItug7Iw37k6iIjeNnCDGWBn7/s320/il_430xN_51176293.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297677858951008898" /></a><br /><br />Lady Bug Hair Bow<br /><br /><br />What would you do if you were stuck at home for more than a week thanks to an ice storm? Well, I have been working on new products. I have already added hair bows with many more to come. I am also in the process of adding hand knit items, body wash and bubble bath. I am very excited to be offering my wonderful customers new choices. I am going to try to list everything in the next week.Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-14963708437568991832008-12-10T17:14:00.003-06:002008-12-10T18:10:20.557-06:00When the going gets tough...I recently went to the store with my kids and saw a true act of kindness. We were walking in on a windy and cold day last week. I was rushing in to get out of the cold and not paying much attention to the people around me. We stopped to get a cart and I overheard a lady and man talking beside us. There is a local group collecting gently used coats, sweaters, gloves, ect. for people in our community that can not afford to buy what they need to stay warm. The lady was saying "I sure wish I could get one of those coats". When I looked up she was wearing a t-shirt, pants and sandles. It was 33 degrees outside without the wind chill. She went on to say her husband was on disability and she was just laid off from her job so they could not afford a coat for her. When she said that to the stranger standing beside her took off his coat and told her to put it on to warm up. She shyly took the coat from him and put it on. He told her he needed to do something and would be right back for his coat. He walked into the store and came back a few minutes later with a bag in his hand. He asked her if she would mind holding it for him while he put his coat back on. She took the bag from him and when she looked up the stranger had disappeared. She glanced to see what was in the bag in her hand. It was a brand new lady's coat and a note that said "hope this helps". <br /><br />There are a lot of people in our country and around the world that are going through rough times right now. If you ever listen to the radio, watch t.v., read the newspaper, or surf the internet you are bombarded with all the negative thoughts you can handle. What can we do about it? Other than hope, pray, and hang on....I propose we do our very best to support those around us. Of course your family and friends but what about the people in your community. You do not need money to make life better for others. Here are a couple of ideas to help and encourage others that cost very little or nothing at all. If we pull together to support and encourage those around us maybe this world will be a little more bearable for everyone. <br /><br />Make a card for a neighbor<br />Serve food at a soup kitchen<br />Volunteer service at a local charity <br />Smile at a stranger<br />Donate items that you and your family don't use any more<br />Hold a door open<br />Visit seniors in a nursing home<br />Have a neighborhood potluck<br /><br />Please help me with my list! What ideas do you have to help others?Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-32271157391919448012008-12-08T12:33:00.002-06:002008-12-08T12:40:38.282-06:00Oh Crazy DayTis' the season for cold, flu and stomach bugs. Would you like to guess which of the three we had in our house this weekend when the septic tank decided to backup and we could not get a plumber to come out until Monday? Gross I know but that is what we get for buying a house in the country. According to them it was NOT an emergency situation. I would not want to see their idea of an emergency. My husband and I were both sick but so far the babies have not gotten it and I hope it stays that way. I have not been that sick in a very long time. Thankfully we are both feeling better now and the plumbers are at the house as I am typing this. I really hope everything gets fixed because my husband and I both have finals to study for next week. Wish us luck.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a better weekend than we did. lolMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-3767301536845401502008-12-07T22:42:00.003-06:002008-12-07T22:57:47.352-06:00Pearl Harbor - Thank You<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all USA Veterans for their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">service</span> to our country! I was an Army Brat so the military will always hold a very special place in my heart. Our military and their families make amazing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sacrifices</span> for our freedom everyday.</span> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><a class="img_thumb" href="http://www.123rf.com/photo_438317.html"></a> </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-9182469432353430782008-12-01T20:46:00.003-06:002008-12-01T21:00:27.141-06:00Giveaway #3 Winners<div align="center"><strong>AND THE WINNERS ARE....</strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;">Michelle and Kat are the lucky winners of Giveaway #3</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;">Michelle won a Soap N' Scrub & Kat won Lavender Bath Salt</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;">Congratulations!!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;"></span> </div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-90222822824195343002008-11-30T00:07:00.008-06:002008-11-30T00:38:51.699-06:00New Product - Perfect for Holiday Stress<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17983804"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;"><strong>Lavender Eye Pillow</strong></span> </a></div><div align="center">$8.00 & free shipping thru Dec. 1st</div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17983804"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274331073979129666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRk2OJ9_uoGom-vQzEqzZ7PPU2BgsX-PsQVChENxfTzGUAhnTVGFhToT9m1joSWEZOvX7W4yIFiaSxzOjJ_JtaAKO9O_2ffqSmOo3yea0GTc-Lp26EfOqBGns32nRJfgHhdcWMoV9C9xV-/s320/102_2231.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I just listed our newest product in our shop. It is a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17983804">Lavender Eye Pillow</a>. I made it from beautiful silk blend embroidered material and filled it with brown rice and lavender buds. You can heat it in the microwave, cool it in the freezer or use it at room temperature. Then all you have to do is lay your eye pillow across your eyes and relax. What a perfect way to calm down after a long day! </div><div> </div><div> </div><br /><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17983804"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274331837793609250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z9rqdWadtwsTMVyoWHPZyfrzBCBT8nz97W5YS2D3fHq2orETEHB5EigObmsISjwEtc7GmSyrN_tVfih85rFX_yeqOjzZr2Ax5chtLiFuVK1Q_cY4hEwWDu9WXBySum76kpG0JgrJ2rg-/s320/102_2247.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">What is your biggest stressor in your life right now?</p><p align="center">Don't forget the 30th is the last day to enter <a href="http://pampermepleaseshop.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway-3-pamper-me-please-soap-n.html">Giveaway #3</a> in our blog giveaways. Also, we are still having a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5613035http://">free shipping sale </a>in our shop until Dec. 1st for all customers in the USA and Canada. That should help you feel a little less stressed. :) Hope you all have a wonderful day!</p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-8239121673255979672008-11-26T10:01:00.003-06:002008-11-26T10:15:21.673-06:00Couple of Reminders<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5613035">Pamper Me Please Shop </a>Offer<br /><br />Just wanted to remind everyone of our FREE shipping offer in our shop this weekend. All orders placed Nov. 28th - Dec. 1st in the US and Canada will be shipped <strong>free</strong>. I am also adding an extra suprise to every order as an extra thank you!<br /><br />My mom's shop is also offering free shipping this weekend so be sure to check her shop out as well. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5817132">Nana Banana's Nook </a><br /><br /><br />Don't forget to enter our Giveaway before Nov. 30th for your chance to win 1 of 2 prizes!!<br /><a href="http://pampermepleaseshop.blogspot.com/2008/11/giveaway-3-pamper-me-please-soap-n.html">Giveaway #3</a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Thanksgiving!!!</span>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-3732915883831569942008-11-24T22:24:00.005-06:002008-11-24T22:49:49.112-06:00I am Thankful for....<span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;">I think we get too wrapped up in presents, shopping and food this time of the year. Now don't get me wrong I enjoy all three as much as the next person but I want to take some time to remember the true reasons for the holiday season. Thanksgiving is in less than a week. Here is a few of the things I am thankful for in no particular order:</span></div><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">God's love</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dave and our 2 beautiful babies</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Being able to go back to college</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Our beautiful home</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Having another holiday season with my Grandma (she has had ALS for several years)</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Dave finally coming back home from his business trip</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Mom for being so supportive</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Lillie finishing her chemo and radiation treatments</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Friends that you know will be there for you no matter what</span></div></li><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Of course, all of my wonderful customers</span></div></li></ul><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272450115749161826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 168px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 113px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkiULxnNJpQQ3yaj-0lHuUoC9RewB-ac1MFTmZELPnawBjleBtCvc9cDeenExUOtvFTtT4YnZDQs2o0R0dMPr5gmPwEnx5NyioU5_zwYmAT0lJXeka852KE0GLzHBlpIBDGpUdPvDTE-F/s400/karenr080700231.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">What are you thankful for this year?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Please don't forget to enter Giveaway #3 below. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Also, we are having a free shipping special Nov. 28th - Dec. 1st in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.pampermeplease.etsy.com">our shop </a>for all customers in the US and Canada!!</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-56929975803981414512008-11-23T17:08:00.006-06:002008-11-25T20:32:58.298-06:00Giveaway #3 ~ Pamper Me Please Soap N Scrub or Bath SaltGiveaway #3 is here! There will be <strong>two winners</strong> for this giveaway. You could win one of the following prizes from my shop. <a href="http://www.pampermeplease.etsy.com/">http://www.pampermeplease.etsy.com/</a><br /><br />1) 4oz Soap N' Scrub (scent of your choice) wooden scoop included<br /><br /><strong>or</strong><br /><br />1) Lavender Bath Salt Bag (1/2 cup in an organza bag) wooden scoop included<br /><br /><em>PLUS free suprise!</em><br /><br />Perfect for gifts to family and friends, shower favors, or just to pamper yourself !<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271996437172955730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 219px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi19obXR3vXe0pYR814AjwRlr3jJypkUx52oYrVDJVA2GBXypAztdErwPFwEhr9ImZMWU8rzCN6YNjzHafsbo-_l2pzNIr5iuHYhhU5Kh1cPTMX2Ew2iyhTERV30giuGwEsQMVjt9XntHK0/s400/100_1795.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br />Includes an organza bag filled with 1/2 cup of lavender bath salt with a wooden scoop.<br />Ingredients:sea salt, epsom salt, dried lavender buds, fragrance or essential oil, coloring Directions: Pour the desired amount into your bath and enjoy the wonderful aroma and benefits of a salt bath.<br />Scent:Lavender fragrance oil & dried lavender buds<br />Benefits of using sea salt:combating stress and fluid retention, slowing skin aging, calming the nervous system, increasing circulation, balancing skin moisture, easing muscle stiffness and relaxing muscles.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271996434885332482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 265px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPOsrYKqUGeKV5_pdVXkbH_v24fHSpAhPzH0A3cEVTMi0jkNCLUO90z-GvfEHl-ugE1GvxmCMyoegPZwVGobnTaKOFAC5sff6AsjmnMogUFBeHCbiLudBlPr7gbDCGPp56nLLSBqm2U4e/s400/102_1915.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Are you looking for a way to exfoliate, moisturize and pamper your skin? Well, this is the perfect scrub for you. We combined whipped soap and sea salt scrub. It is SOAP N' SCRUB in one! </div><div>How to use:Place a small amount (a little goes a long way) on a body puff or washcloth. Rub in a circular motion while your skin is cleaned, exfoliated, and moisturized. Rinse and pat dry. Fragrance: Can be custom scented with any fragrance in our list available in our profile page. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/public_profile.php" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/public_profile.php</a> </div><div>Weight:6oz Packaging;4oz Cobalt blue plastic jar, white ribbed lid and waterproof label. A wooden scoop will be provided for your convenience.</div><div>Ingredients: Sea Salt, Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbanate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Grape Seed Oil, Fragrance, Skin Safe Colorant </div><br /><p></p><p></p><p>Leave a comment to be entered to win. One entry per person please. Giveaway will run Nov. 23rd - Nov. 30th Winner will be announced Dec. 1st</p><p>Stay tuned for more giveaways.....</p><p></p><p>We will be offering FREE shipping on all orders in our shop <a href="http://www.pampermeplease.etsy.com/">http://www.pampermeplease.etsy.com/</a> on <strong>Black Friday</strong> Nov. 28th. This offer is available for our customers in the US only. </p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-48950986683401391012008-11-12T19:10:00.004-06:002008-11-24T23:09:32.960-06:00Winner of Giveaway #2<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">And the winner is.....jodaycraf!! </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000000;">Congratulations!! You have won a fabulous prize complements of Crafts By Carer! Thanks Carrie!</span></div><br /><br /><br />I do apologize for the delay in announcing the winner of the giveaway! My baby is sick with pneumonia and an ear infection, my husband is away on a two month business trip and school is very busy right now. I really appreciate every one's understanding.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267950209829838562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 113px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 168px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0YR_nUySuW03Sv4KxlNEEp7hSrjnESOLcUpc2do0jSjSNHBHP05Yx_cduIicBSq6UxO50t8Z9rKmh-s-0ic0XtMzYNcIltm-I5ihgsE0jkT78GR2GS3us0ZHs_0B4zXVii3DBUC_bXWG/s400/soupstock080300181.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />Thanksgiving is coming up soon. We go to visit my family and have lunch at my cousin's house. The whole family gets together. It is loud and crazy but I would not miss it for the world. We live 4 1/2 hours away from my family so we do not get to see them very often. I can't wait to see everyone.<br /><br /><br /><br />What do you have planned for Thanksgiving?Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-83508852640283935692008-10-22T18:24:00.005-05:002008-10-23T03:09:07.908-05:00Mommy & Son Time .... And A Tutu?<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRuswTXwz2Mlbn0gdCke5wiHle0uRdZZLWuP1jpkybtxAmzAR6xE1FnPEh5OWJRjK7-4cwnZwgkK-4jBDThCX4so73p9CQwE8YeSEfZ6tPMmhP6USdzGChc8Xqp1legImdQS9xwQuFF1j/s1600-h/102_2059.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260153200120437154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 334px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRuswTXwz2Mlbn0gdCke5wiHle0uRdZZLWuP1jpkybtxAmzAR6xE1FnPEh5OWJRjK7-4cwnZwgkK-4jBDThCX4so73p9CQwE8YeSEfZ6tPMmhP6USdzGChc8Xqp1legImdQS9xwQuFF1j/s400/102_2059.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />This afternoon while my daughter took her nap I got to spend some time with my son. It is always nice to have time to just have fun and watch a child explore the world. Or in this case the front yard but he did not know the difference. He will have his 1st Birthday on friday so he is still very easily entertained. Our time was cut short outside by rain. So, We came in to play and I had a chance to make my daughter's tutu for Halloween. She is going to be a Pumpkin Patch Fairy. I almost have her entire costume ready. There is a tutu, pom pom wand, fluffy hair bow, and fairy wings all in the works but almost finished. I really hope she likes it, sometimes she is so picky. Ahhh, 2 is such a wonderful age! I posted a picture of the tutu and the top of the wand. I hope to get some pictures of my daughter when I am finished. Little birthday boy is going to be Tigger. This will be his first year to dress up since he was only a week old last Halloween. I am really excited!! We are going to the Fall Festival in "The Gardens" on the U of A campus in Fayetteville this Sunday the 26th. If anyone wants to come out it is from 4-6:30pm, open to the public, and free.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260153188906938802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5RnOwod7yZvmucZXLTJ1H8yc5lVB8bRC6ln7eUH85aXWpyC0FTbfUMkP0AGHn8kvcEq1V4IVQpr82jMPGw-NY33UEOzssqax0AUy3VL6cY1FKcbEm1a2rzlBzWR8afMZud-bVHxD-O0Dq/s400/100_2054.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br />What are you, your kid(s) or pet(s) going to be for Halloween?<br /><br />Don't forget to sign up for the kitchen set giveaway. I believe it is two posts down.<br /><br /><br /></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-64409224584888935692008-10-18T21:11:00.012-05:002008-10-18T23:01:37.129-05:00Woooo Pig Sooiee!!!<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">GO HOGS GO!!<br /></span></strong><br /></div><div align="center">Check out these great finds for any Hog fan. I live in Arkansas and I am a student at the University of Arkansas....sorry I just could not help myself! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_21&listing_id=14628821">Custom Made Arkansas Razorback Dress Newborn - 24months</a> - $30<br /></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8197133"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258688432049965234" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFmzRfaaa9_vIssnMt__UnwG1saWTVqY6Fdmbqc-suwVpUOPHxjfFkBapQsjRb_15Jk5Pa60I4ajwccY0ZIpnJt1xwnYQyrldAH4q3BacxoCmqlm_jJisHYtJu9nvUX84eOUsilZ9lQAW/s200/il_430xN_15092943.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_21&listing_id=14628821"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258693765551967250" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRgrd6ZFXtDxmgiJfLpXDJgDn6OlIjBFXUPMND86ZYmBvMjWjACpB-rVxS9WB2puKPJyaOoCjIfjSAJ5s9DSosGydQz4CtndinumU9gr2Jn4k7PTUQF62oh4fr2p_MoZejTRKHwV5yImL9/s200/il_430xN_36047440.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_21&listing_id=14628821">Ladies Arkansas Razorback Red White and Black Purse</a> $25</p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_21&listing_id=14628821">PJs Custom ARKANSAS RAZORBACK cheerleader hair clip art bow SPORTS</a> - $7.50</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_2&listing_id=16298281"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258689674699249730" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6zFXj3YdjZ7JZYr5zSbO01pUjN-HFlM_lFWqIld0WF8fYuGjeD0VBTLswYbBDM4MSBARo7kwcyETspfOsCTyrh2RMh31QWd-oLduXlyyXZQ8m4fODFzX_kP9zA7gzxI2W0ltzg7hRV0xf/s200/il_430xN_41540549.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_8&listing_id=15772537"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258696417407810210" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL2sXk7zOVoDqlQUKs46SOI1OFDnpzuGMyVRYnWQ8huH1GVKH3pFq8M1qUBJotHcpoQGemerAgEvRktRHsl4ssqowTI4fLjSGYwkBf1LtI9Fev2o7T0KnKFPpOx2P6mEbE4qp6qAZbPD6V/s200/il_430xN_39805828.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_8&listing_id=15772537">Red Swarovski Crystal Arkansas Necklace</a> -$10</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Who is your favorite team?</p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-50708776089000846882008-10-16T10:49:00.007-05:002008-11-12T19:43:32.786-06:00Giveaway #2 - Fall Kitchen Set & Gift Certificate ~ ENDED<span style="font-size:180%;">Fall is here !! Are you ready for holiday entertaining?</span><br /><br /><br />Giveaway #2 to the rescue....<br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrZ-wtnEmYNkmWAaWvU2cX4AKnvtFSfGu0XLaOLCmcrjdECQAPZjqgiAb-VelVcbHnpdv3X105JPu3ACTW38X0cGtjFpp-0qzgh3mdASttbbhH3UVLR7Sk5joPp-3NWFz6cWG3uFRaB6i/s1600-h/SANY0328.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257792480667111378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrZ-wtnEmYNkmWAaWvU2cX4AKnvtFSfGu0XLaOLCmcrjdECQAPZjqgiAb-VelVcbHnpdv3X105JPu3ACTW38X0cGtjFpp-0qzgh3mdASttbbhH3UVLR7Sk5joPp-3NWFz6cWG3uFRaB6i/s320/SANY0328.jpg" border="0" /></a>Carrie at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5788608">Crafts By Carer </a>is offering a <strong>Fall themed crocheted Kitchen Towel</strong> with a <strong>Matching</strong> <strong>Hot Pad</strong> and a <strong>$10 Gift Certificate </strong>to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5788608">Crafts By Carer</a>. These would be great for getting your kitchen ready or as a gift to a friend!<br /></p><p>Leave a comment to be entered to win. One entry per person please. Giveaway will run Oct. 16th - Oct. 29th. </p><p>The winner will be announced on Oct. 30th<br /><br /><br /><br />Stay tuned for more giveaways...I will have a new giveaway every two weeks!</p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-84020749609103525022008-10-15T00:03:00.004-05:002008-10-15T00:19:07.266-05:00And the winner is....GinaBee is the winner of Giveaway #1<br /><br />Congrats on winning 2 handmade bars of soap from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540434">Maple Street Creations</a>! Please send me a message at <a href="mailto:pampermeplease.etsy@gmail.com">pampermeplease.etsy@gmail.com</a> with your 2 selections of soap and your mailing address.<br /><br />I will be posting our second giveaway later today!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-42775069542951384092008-10-08T10:17:00.003-05:002008-10-08T10:23:22.527-05:00Crosswalk Safety Awareness DayToday is Crosswalk Safety Awareness Day. Did you know that? Hum, I did not know either until now. I just got to school and there are people holding signs at all the crosswalks on campus. :) Make sure you watch for pedestrians. I think there is a day for everything these days.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day!Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-2684341446096142052008-10-05T23:47:00.011-05:002008-10-06T01:51:28.524-05:00Recycled CreationsSorry, I have not been around for a couple of days. My baby got a stomach bug and shared it this weekend. We are feeling much better now. I have school tomorrow so hopefully I will be caught up with e-mails and such by Tuesday.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253909127480967474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="214" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2lC4yEG4gO8ZOqM8TZEBStDPpynltjI03npSd46j8sRFHlYLmLHcfg6sxSuWfaZnhSZ9L085xMQvRwtKxKO7UCzJ3fIPiSxpDv5B7bRzs5qUatZY6nfTPywXQdpk8ce-pC0H42bJzc95/s320/il_fullxfull_40330055.jpg" width="271" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_21&listing_id=15929912">Full Desk Set (floppy disk notebook, clock & pencil holder) - </a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_21&listing_id=15929912">$19.99 from designingtime<br /><br /></div></a><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>What can you do with old floppy disks, a sweater and a seatbelt?</strong></span> Well, these wonderful Etsy shops made these creative recycled creations!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XGVYooz4i09p1SJvOal9sXOpy7_5LYv15VFOqUPXQzwNSJ_cVCA3AD5JaE_XZ4aDiAbFg0rwmbysh2VL0UDvcjUQtBTiL0GUY3ditAdrFhtMWxgVbt-q5vB5XYQB9OQ08rDPJJnMDWin/s1600-h/il_430xN_40297442.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253918624942457986" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px" height="294" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1XGVYooz4i09p1SJvOal9sXOpy7_5LYv15VFOqUPXQzwNSJ_cVCA3AD5JaE_XZ4aDiAbFg0rwmbysh2VL0UDvcjUQtBTiL0GUY3ditAdrFhtMWxgVbt-q5vB5XYQB9OQ08rDPJJnMDWin/s320/il_430xN_40297442.jpg" width="243" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I really enjoyed seeing the inventive ways people used items that would other wise be in a land fill.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=12303574">Tangerine Angora Papa Seahorse with 2 bebes - </a></div><div align="right"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_8&listing_id=12303574">$40 from snaulkter</a></div><div align="right"><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHckYJo28l9UwnEbnEzE2rv6x5BLtUFauMvYsCWrfNJDYD3Fc_61wSvyJRv78AvNzWR6Od1kfDrkbBoxwBwk2G8nGV-sH8-UgaexG_bCDeuEqKt1fYFyErwPW3o-URVC3QEf-03FFWwdK/s1600-h/il_430xN_40330599.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253906048405283186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 254px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px" height="251" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHckYJo28l9UwnEbnEzE2rv6x5BLtUFauMvYsCWrfNJDYD3Fc_61wSvyJRv78AvNzWR6Od1kfDrkbBoxwBwk2G8nGV-sH8-UgaexG_bCDeuEqKt1fYFyErwPW3o-URVC3QEf-03FFWwdK/s320/il_430xN_40330599.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=15930005">Large Seatbelt Tote - </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_16&listing_id=15930005">$38 from interrobang</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><div align="right"><br /></div><div align="right"></div><div align="center">I use clean holy socks to dust the house. </div><div align="center">I also use newspapers instead of paper towels with Windex to clean my windows in the house and our cars. Guess what I don't have streaks when I am finished. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Share your favorite recycling, reducing or reusing tip.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-63905249009726646342008-10-01T01:26:00.009-05:002008-10-16T11:53:03.961-05:00GIVEAWAY #1 - Handmade Soap - ENDED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS3G8TOdqruuUGNOnAMBAO8VVYiFnHgKLMD3PSg5oopxH2IfJ0akFWzME71P0lMAY2gTEt-zbRlcvN2RYd6rY__SA4y7g9ty4tBzEVmBHTVZ51XcKGSU0e5-n6J0AXn6hyphenhyphenowpL7T34xwS/s1600-h/il_430xN_38719239.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252084389093366610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOS3G8TOdqruuUGNOnAMBAO8VVYiFnHgKLMD3PSg5oopxH2IfJ0akFWzME71P0lMAY2gTEt-zbRlcvN2RYd6rY__SA4y7g9ty4tBzEVmBHTVZ51XcKGSU0e5-n6J0AXn6hyphenhyphenowpL7T34xwS/s200/il_430xN_38719239.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Do you love handmade soap? It is your lucky day!</span> Thanks to Ellie at </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540434">Maple Street Creations</a> we are giving one lucky winner 2 FREE bars of soap up to a $10 value. It gets better...you get to pick your 2 bars of soap AND the shipping is FREE. Thats right all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. So, check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5540434">Maple Street Creations </a>and pick your favorites. While you are there you can wish Ellie a Happy Birthday. Today also happens to be her birthday. </span></div><div align="center"></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252084384323739154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjru9hyphenhyphenHyhDRza8JiX0nj09gzZfy17ul9gCkxJf1OAfl5HMGaxxO-0z7iVSJ68_D9xcSF9fvpzCikB1KED9WS2Pxj6In2o5GdUOqUh8sZGNH9pELhR6dfFYmy1T1T4_m2tXIjfUSOp_Wd8R/s200/il_430xN_35812447.jpg" border="0" /> <span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Leave a comment to be entered to win. One entry per person please. Giveaway will run Oct. 1st - Oct. 14th. The winner will be announced on Oct. 15th</span></p><p align="center">Stay tuned for more giveaways...I will have a new giveaway every two weeks!</p><p align="center"></p>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-29873023931321825872008-09-30T15:55:00.003-05:002008-09-30T16:13:54.213-05:00Candy Corn Cupcakes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOq7JdY6FdDUwGm57ezl8TVCUivqbny7jgJrmyJ3hOCatGPbQal4UIB03nij92NFChbuLJ24XbrJfVoRzV_0S6MNtwnHznCPGCDn5mZ5lnMW6e1XYixAEvWaukxWX1HzCyXRL6O1fV4_RN/s1600-h/102_2004.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">I created some cupcake bath bombs yesterday for Halloween. The bath bombs are layered in the colors of candy corn, frosted with yellow icing and topped with a piece of candy corn. And of course scented like....candy corn. I am sensing a theme. :) </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">They are now available in my shop</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;"></span></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15722013"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Candy Corn Cupcake Bath Bombs</span></a></div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbPGsy12wC0lJoze_EMh663PAjPESkP0um8YLyDXbzKNSxrobsiefON3JXv4h1ZEX6__yHyg_-yz0z3oWTNh1S7C2X3cwhhodzUNuzg-uAu_hDa_ODXLKZ0qy4sdgzx_lGsHZ_vV1AQKL/s1600-h/102_2006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251924642216344482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbPGsy12wC0lJoze_EMh663PAjPESkP0um8YLyDXbzKNSxrobsiefON3JXv4h1ZEX6__yHyg_-yz0z3oWTNh1S7C2X3cwhhodzUNuzg-uAu_hDa_ODXLKZ0qy4sdgzx_lGsHZ_vV1AQKL/s320/102_2006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHwwMTfkyQbJ42ScMirsjWrc25ULcXW5O-lnlEDo3rdLLr38OHUZxkwyybzAYZU2DyDbmRDXIdg2LCdNSmgTBcZjkJw0YRx9AeJDFfKq3LLolldcy-uFuulVZTDqkvLRr2b3QhSkxHG_B/s1600-h/102_2010.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251924644332750994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiHwwMTfkyQbJ42ScMirsjWrc25ULcXW5O-lnlEDo3rdLLr38OHUZxkwyybzAYZU2DyDbmRDXIdg2LCdNSmgTBcZjkJw0YRx9AeJDFfKq3LLolldcy-uFuulVZTDqkvLRr2b3QhSkxHG_B/s320/102_2010.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZghIQwziFPfLE5x7A6oon8U0hC9swRBwOGd6fWNT_LbEWvuv5lEh4Zg05jkbAgDwDKE5n7lzTotcVFroM-WcU5gFNtz-uB_w7H4c8plR9Evxzljkd4Hpab9pidXhUvCEZRnpB4QxZ9_Jw/s1600-h/102_2007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251924650699501362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZghIQwziFPfLE5x7A6oon8U0hC9swRBwOGd6fWNT_LbEWvuv5lEh4Zg05jkbAgDwDKE5n7lzTotcVFroM-WcU5gFNtz-uB_w7H4c8plR9Evxzljkd4Hpab9pidXhUvCEZRnpB4QxZ9_Jw/s320/102_2007.JPG" border="0" /></a></div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787282007498917700.post-60260032815200492982008-09-29T13:17:00.004-05:002008-09-29T14:10:04.396-05:00Reminder - Giveaways start in 2 days<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPfc2rCIgOS7ZaCrJKYXPOAsYsau-chxcRwN0nMY-N35UfcUDr-eFAzG00fMM0ByhOHk9a-C9qIbNGby6MaDgOEvEY0Y8yWDSuOOhX56oHxQAOC5dpRSPtTV3xki3omn-lnVLJ7W2bIPA/s1600-h/il_430xN_38719239.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251521402182173202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZPfc2rCIgOS7ZaCrJKYXPOAsYsau-chxcRwN0nMY-N35UfcUDr-eFAzG00fMM0ByhOHk9a-C9qIbNGby6MaDgOEvEY0Y8yWDSuOOhX56oHxQAOC5dpRSPtTV3xki3omn-lnVLJ7W2bIPA/s320/il_430xN_38719239.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Our first giveaway will be starting on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Wednesday</span>!! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">We will be giving away HANDMADE SOAP!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I know there are a lot of soap lovers out there. Make sure you sign up to win some free soap. You will be able to pick your favorites from our giveaway sponsor shop on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span>. The picture is just one of your choices.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">All giveaways are completely free! All you will have to do is leave a comment.</div>Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03058465671086395189noreply@blogger.com6