5 Steps to Build a Better Newsletter

Recently I posted a article from The Soap Queen "Is a Newsletter right for you and your business?". Now I have to say that there is a follow to that posting called 5 Steps to Build a Better Newsletter. This posting gives you the five most important tips for a successful newsletter. So if you are ready for the next step in doing a newsletter for your business, then read this post to see what you need to do.   Then take the plunge to the next step.  Are you ready?  Then get ready.

Blarney Stone Soap

St. Patrick's Day is a month away and it is not too early to think about it.  If you do not drink beer, here is a cleaver and sober idea from Nature's Garden - Blarney Stone Soap.  This is the perfect project for the melt and pour soap makers.

Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffle

When I saw this recipe for Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffle made me think back to my childhood of the ice cream treat.  Well at least this recipe from The Soap Queen does not have any calories.  You say you do not know what a bath truffle is?  The best way I could describe is like a bath bomb but they are made with more oils or butters than a typical bath bomb, but they still produce plenty of fizz.

Rosy Red Lip Gloss

Since Valentine's Day is this weekend, I wanted to share a lip gloss that was inspired by the beauty of red roses.  This Rosy Red Lip Gloss recipe from The Soap Queen uses merlot sparkle mica and rose pearl mica to give the gloss a shimmery red color that is flattering to a variety of skin tones.

8 Tips for Buying and Using Essential Oils

Are you a newbie to using essential oils?  And you are wanting more information about buying and using them?  The Mountain Rose Blog posted an article on the 8 Tips for Buying and Using Essential Oils.  This post goes into the eight most important elements about buying and using essential oils.  The subject ranges from the basics of what an essential oil is to what kind of recipes you can use them in. Really good info to help you out on this subject, so check it out.