tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56537655593200966522024-03-04T23:43:44.687-08:00EldoradosoapUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-43164126405346435932011-08-31T08:50:00.000-07:002011-08-31T08:50:44.624-07:00As autumn approaches, and I observe fewer feather guests at my bird feeder, I am reminded of a favorite poem.<br />
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<b>The Harvest Moon</b><br />~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow</div>
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It is the Harvest Moon! On gilded vanes<br />And roofs of villages, on woodland crests<br />And their aerial neighborhoods of nests<br />Deserted, on the curtained window-panes<br />Of rooms where children sleep, on country lanes<br />And harvest-fields, its mystic splendor rests!<br />Gone are the birds that were our summer guests,<br />With the last sheaves return the laboring wains!<br />All things are symbols: the external shows<br />Of Nature have their image in the mind,<br />As flowers and fruits and falling of the leaves;<br />The song-birds leave us at the summer’s close,<br />Only the empty nests are left behind,<br />And pipings of the quail among the sheaves.</div>
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I hope you have enjoy this beautiful poem by american poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, as much as I do!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-31930800709953187262011-08-24T08:46:00.000-07:002011-08-24T08:46:55.115-07:00Autumn Lavender in a roll on perfumeLavender's fragrance is so beautiful, clean and fresh, not heavy or overpowering and appropriate for just about any occasion.<br />
New in my shop for the fall season is a wonderful hand blended roll on perfume oil. It will be available Friday, August, 26<br />
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My lavender perfume oil is made using fractionated coconut oil and lavender essential oil. <br />
<span id="MainContent_ChildContent_ParentData"><span>Fractionated coconut oil is a non-greasy oil that is easily absorbed into the skin. It is an excellent emollient that gives my perfume oil a smooth and silky feel.</span></span><br />
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This fragrance in this oil is absolutely wonderful, if you like clean scents you'll love lavender!<br />
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Celebrate the changing of the seasons with something new!<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EldoradoSoap">http://www.etsy.com/shop/EldoradoSoap</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-79370185270932066962011-08-03T09:27:00.000-07:002011-08-03T09:55:08.511-07:00Promotional Frenzy Mega Sale Aug 1 - 31So many fabulous items are being featured in the Promotional Frenzy Team's August Mega Sale. The Mega sale is running from Aug 1 -31 and offers savings of 10% to 25% on beautiful handmade items. This sale is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday shopping!<br />
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Just a few of the fantastic shops participating this month:<br />
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1) <a href="http://jqjewelrydesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com</a> - 15% off all items over $20<br />
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2) <a href="http://galla15.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Galla15.etsy.com</a> - 30% off all items over $20<br />
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3) <a href="http://symbolicimports.etsy.com/" target="_blank">SymbolicImports.etsy.com</a> - 25% off orders over $10 (some exclusions apply)<br />
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4) <a href="http://calliopeazcreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CalliopeAZCreations.etsy.com</a> - 20% off everything in the shop<br />
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5) <a href="http://krystalsjewelry.etsy.com/" target="_blank">KrystalsJewelry.etsy.com</a> - 20% off orders over $20<br />
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6) <a href="http://sunnycrystals.etsy.com/" target="_blank">SunnyCrystals.etsy.com</a>
- 'Summer Special Offer' section - items already reduced plus buy 2 or
more of my 3D Decoupage Cards and receive 10% Discount (refunds via
paypal)<br />
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7) <a href="http://crochetedbycharlene.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CrochetedbyCharlene.etsy.com</a> - 20% off all orders<br />
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8) <a href="http://newcreationz.etsy.com/" target="_blank">NewCreationz.etsy.com</a> - 20% off everything Plus free gift Plus entry in to a draw for a voucher to my shop<br />
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9) <a href="http://dellcovespices.etsy.com/" target="_blank">DellCoveSpices.etsy.com</a> - 5% off everything in the shop<br />
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10) <a href="http://bountyofbeads.etsy.com/" target="_blank">BountyofBeads.etsy.com</a> - 20% to 25% off Lampwork Beads, Sterling Silver and Polymer Clay Beads (no coupon coded needed, I am using etsyonsale)<br />
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11) <a href="http://paintedmemoriesbyros.etsy.com/" target="_blank">PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com</a> - 15% off these sections - BLANK CARD SETS, MATTED CARDS and FRAMED CARDS (also using etsyonsale, no coupon)<br />
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12) <a href="http://bijibijoux.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Bijibijoux.etsy.com</a> - Use coupon code frenzyspecial for 10% off any purchase $8 & UP PLEASE<br />
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13) <a href="http://turtlexiii.etsy.com/" target="_blank">TurtleXIII.etsy.com</a> - 15% off entire purchase, NOT INCLUDING destash which is already super cheap<br />
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14) <a href="http://delightfulprints.etsy.com/" target="_blank">delightfulprints.etsy.com</a> - 15% off everything in my shop, does not include custom orders<br />
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15) <a href="http://crimsonhill.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CrimsonHill.etsy.com</a> - 15% off any order over $10, before shipping with team code.<br />
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16) <a href="http://nangatesdesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">nangatesdesigns.etsy.com</a> - 15% off everything in shop<br />
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17) <a href="http://sewinggranny.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Sewinggranny.etsy.com</a> - 15% off everything in my shop<br />
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18) <a href="http://moanasuniquedesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">MoanasUniqueDesigns.etsy.com</a> - 10% discount on orders $20 and under, 15% discount on orders over $20<br />
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19) <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/" target="_blank">lindab142.etsy.com</a> - 10% off of all combined purchases over $15 dollars (except destash and paper items)<br />
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20) <a href="http://prodigycrafts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">prodigycrafts.etsy.com</a> - 20% off everything in my shop<br />
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21) <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://cigarboxbeads.etsy.com-/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">cigarboxbeads.etsy.com-</a> 20% off everything over $30.<br />
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22) <a href="http://vervecolor.etsy.com/" target="_blank">vervecolor.etsy.com</a> - 20% off everything in shop before shipping<br />
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23) <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://rabbitdogprints.etsy.com-/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">rabbitdogprints.etsy.com-</a> 20% off everything in shop before shipping<br />
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24) <a href="http://bloomandbling.etsy.com/" target="_blank">bloomandbling.etsy.com</a> - 15% off everything in shop before shipping<br />
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25) <a href="http://prittyfy.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Prittyfy.etsy.com</a> – 15% off any order $20 and up (excluding shipping)<br />
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26) <a href="http://iaflowerpower.etsy.com/" target="_blank">iaFlowerPower.etsy.com</a> – 20% off any order $20 and up (excluding shipping)<br />
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27) <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://camillescloset.etsy.com-/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">Camillescloset.etsy.com-</a> 15% off any order.<br />
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28) <a href="http://themayflower.etsy.com/" target="_blank">TheMayFlower.etsy.com</a> - 20% off on any item in shop (sale price already applied! no need for a coupon code!)<br />
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29) <a href="http://five0101.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Five0101.etsy.com</a> - 15% off on any item in shop.<br />
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30) <a href="http://powersoflove.etsy.com/" target="_blank">PowersOfLove.etsy.com</a> - 25% off your purchase.<br />
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31) <a href="http://bellathebead.etsy.com/" target="_blank">BellaTheBead.etsy.com</a> - 15% off purchase of $20 or more (excluding shipping)<br />
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32) <a href="http://ideasbloom.etsy.com/" target="_blank">IdeasBloom.etsy.com</a> - 15% off purchase before shipping<br />
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33) <a href="http://kriskraftnmore.etsy.com/" target="_blank">KrisKraftnMore.etsy.com</a> - 10% off photography prop orders (before shipping). Buy three patterns get one free.<br />
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34) <a href="http://crystalphotography.etsy.com/" target="_blank">CrystalPhotography.etsy.com</a> - In stock section is 30% off. (Prices already reduced via etsyonsale).<br />
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35.) <a href="http://cindydidit.etsy.com/" target="_blank">cindydidit.etsy.com</a> - use FRENZYSPECIAL to enjoy 20% off<br />
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36.) <a href="http://romanticthoughts.etsy.com/" target="_blank">RomanticThoughts.etsy.com</a> - 15% OFF everything in shop, before shipping<br />
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37.) <a href="http://impactjewelry.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Impactjewelry.etsy.com</a> - 15% off all purchases (before shipping)<br />
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38.) <a href="http://toystorynutty.etsy.com/" target="_blank">ToyStoryNutty.etsy.com</a> (Kater's Acres) - 10% off store prices before shipping<br />
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39. <a href="http://justbyou.etsy.com/" target="_blank">justByou.etsy.com</a> - 10% off everything in our shop<br />
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40.) <a href="http://desertshinejewelry.etsy.com/" target="_blank">desertshinejewelry.etsy.com</a> - 15% off everything in our shop before shipping<br />
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41) <a href="http://thecraftingplace.etsy.com/" target="_blank">TheCraftingPlace.etsy.com</a>
- 20% off everything in our shop OR Free shipping on orders $20 or more
(order must still be $20 or more once coupon is applied)<br />
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42) <a href="http://galla15whatnots.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Galla15whatnots.etsy.com</a> - 15% off of all orders over $25 dollars!<br />
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43) <a href="http://ashlyndesign.etsy.com/" target="_blank">AshlynDesign.etsy.com</a> - up to 20% off all in-stock jewelry designs (coupon not needed, prices are already reduced)<br />
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44) <a href="http://glitterbirdglamour.etsy.com/" target="_blank">GlitterbirdGlamour.etsy.com</a> - 15% off of all orders<br />
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45) <a href="http://craftycreations81.etsy.com/" target="_blank">craftycreations81.etsy.com</a> - 10% off all orders<br />
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46) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TownandCountryVntage" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/TownandCountryVntage</a> -25% off any item (before shipping and DOES NOT include clearance items).<br />
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47) <a href="http://kellyjsorenson.etsy.com/" target="_blank">kellyjsorenson.etsy.com</a> ~Kelly Designs~ 20% off all PreMade Logo Designs! Prices already reduced, no coupon needed :)<br />
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48) <a href="http://babypenguincreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank">babypenguincreations.etsy.com</a> - 25% off any order $10 or more!<br />
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49) <a href="http://laugingpenguincreations.etsy.com/" target="_blank">laugingpenguincreations.etsy.com</a> - 25% off any order $10 or more!<br />
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50) <a href="http://magdamagda.etsy.com/" target="_blank">magdamagda.etsy.com</a> - 25% off anything in "ready to ship" section plus free gift<br />
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51) <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://isabellesattic.etsy.com-/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">IsabellesAttic.etsy.com-</a> 15% off everything!<br />
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52) <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://uniquecozytreasures.etsy.com-/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">uniquecozytreasures.etsy.com-</a> 5% off everything over $25. All orders receive FREE my eBook, "Vintage Ice Creams".<br />
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53) <a href="http://eldoradosoap.etsy.com/" target="_blank">EldoradoSoap.etsy.com</a> - 20% off all orders of $15 or more (before shipping) <br />
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54) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads</a> - 20% off selected items in "MegaPromoFrenzySpecials" section.--- use coupon code "Frenzyspecial"<br />
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55.) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/desertshinesupply" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/desertshinesupply</a> - 15% off all orders over $20 (excluding shipping). Use coupon code "Frenzyspecial" <br />
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56) <a href="http://kristinskeepsakes.etsy.com/" target="_blank">kristinskeepsakes.etsy.com</a> - free shipping for the month of aug plus a free gift! Just enter coupon code "frenzyspecial" <br />
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57. LovelaceDesigns <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lovelacedesigns" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/lovelacedesigns</a>
- 15% OFF everything in the shop (except tax and shipping) :-) Use
coupon code: Frenzyspecial at checkout **PLUS** All orders will be
entered in a drawing for a *FREE* Wooden Letter of his/her choice!!
Winner will be announced Sept 5th.<br />
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58. pepindor <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pepindor" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/pepindor</a> - FREE shipping WORLDWIDE, FREE gift wrapping!!! Enter coupon code " frenzyaugust"
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-57345832102217483082011-07-13T13:28:00.000-07:002011-07-13T13:28:49.184-07:00Citrus TrioBrand new in my shop today are three of my most popular saturday market soaps. I have packaged them in a beautiful trio which includes pink grapefruit, lemon blossom, and juicy orange.<br />
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This set is is summer fresh and available for 10.50 at my Etsy store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EldoradoSoap">http://www.etsy.com/shop/EldoradoSoap</a><br />
If you love citrus, you will love this beautiful set!<br />
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So for today's blog post I have decided to talk about hummingbird facts.<br />
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<ul><li>A hummingbird's brain is 4.2% of its body weight, the largest proportion in the bird kingdom</li>
<li>Hummingbirds can hear better than humans.</li>
<li>Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. </li>
<li>A hummingbird's tongue is grooved like the shape of a "W".</li>
<li>A hummingbird's metabolism is roughly 100 times that of an elephant.</li>
<li>30% of a hummingbird's weight consists of flight muscles, Humans pectoral muscles are about 5% of body weight.</li>
<li>Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly both forward and backwards, Hummingbirds can also hover in mid-air, fly sideways and even upside-down.</li>
<li>Hummingbirds are only found naturally in the Americas.</li>
<li>Early Spanish explorers called hummingbirds flying jewels.</li>
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These are just a few of the wonderful and interesting facts about hummingbirds. <br />
I have several feeders in my garden and these delightful little birds will frequent the feeders up to seven times and hour. A hummingbird will consume between 1/2 and 8 times its own body weight in nectar each day.<br />
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My nectar recipe is as follows:<br />
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Hummingbird Nectar Recipe(Smithsonian National Zoological Park)<br />
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Directions for making safe hummingbird food:<br />
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1. Mix 1 part sugar with 4 parts water and bring to a boil to kill any bacteria or mold present.<br />
2. Cool and fill feeder.<br />
3. Extra sugar water may be stored in a refrigerator.<br />
4. Red dye should not be added.<br />
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Red food dye is often added to homemade solutions. Commercial products sold as "instant nectar" or "hummingbird food" may also contain preservatives and dyes. studies on laboratory animals indicate the potential to cause disease and premature mortality at high consumption rates. <br />
I avoid using any product that contain dyes when feeding my hummingbirds. Big Box hardware stores are currently selling hummingbird food mixes that contain red dye. As a concerned hummingbird observer I would encourage other bird lovers to avoid the commercial mixes. <br />
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Remember to change your home hummingbird nectar about every five days in cool weather below 70 degrees. <br />
In hotter weather I like to change it every other day to prevent fermentation of the nectar.<br />
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I hope you have enjoyed this article and that your hummingbirds will bring you joy in the garden!<br />
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Members of our team have chosen two of their beautiful items to be featured in the contest list.<br />
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We would love your support. You can vote for our team by clicking on the orange colored link below.<br />
There is also an facebook icon located in the upper right hand corner of the Handmade Top 10 page, where you can "like" our contest as well. <br />
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Over the weekend, I built three little hoop houses for my chilly garden soil. In just three days since the completion of my hoop houses, I have seen improvement beyond my expectations.<br />
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New zucchini plants are brilliant green.<br />
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My first bean plant has arrived.<br />
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Hooray for hoop houses!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-14449346292061678912011-06-15T06:27:00.000-07:002011-06-15T06:27:53.493-07:00Creamy cold processed photo essay<span id="goog_1673987791"></span><span id="goog_1673987792"></span><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/"></a>A few photos of my fabulous cold processed soap. All of these featured soap bars are made using the cold process method. Each cures for more than six weeks, and the finished bar it retains all of it skin nourishing glycerin. The result is mild, smooth, creamy and full of delightful lather!<br />
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These creamy olive oil soaps and a few more are featured in my summer sale. Save 54% now one these beauties and a few more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-5630167744054900952011-06-08T11:43:00.000-07:002011-06-08T11:43:41.810-07:00Introducing a lavender hand cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkIZMVERSUSC9RlwrxFXmkY4XMcEXv3pU3QthPMwVCoABxMgXlS7gUczCMQe8rc6HLxgd3zRfez2MIUtFtmnCPu51tRD3-A2viY10-LicxImuIvL0xb9W7BZ-hlxn7ar32qYFuyuCQeOH/s1600/handcream4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkIZMVERSUSC9RlwrxFXmkY4XMcEXv3pU3QthPMwVCoABxMgXlS7gUczCMQe8rc6HLxgd3zRfez2MIUtFtmnCPu51tRD3-A2viY10-LicxImuIvL0xb9W7BZ-hlxn7ar32qYFuyuCQeOH/s320/handcream4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>New for june is a wonderfully moisturing and lucious hand cream. It is made with lavender essentail oil and evening primrose.<span id="ProductDetail_ParentData"> Evening Primrose has been recognized for its anti-oxidant properties. This hand cream also contains mineral oil, which is non-irritating and has been considered a skin protectant because moisturizes and protects the skin.</span><br />
<span id="ProductDetail_ParentData">My lotion is light and easliy absorbed. It does not leave a heavy or sticky residue on your skin. I found that some commerical creams would rehydrate when I washed my hands, and felt somewhat slimey.( I really don't like that feeling.) I wanted a lotion that left my hands feeling soft and silky smooth, and this is it.</span><br />
<span id="ProductDetail_ParentData">The lavender essential oil that scents this little treasure is a fabulously fresh scent that I love, it is so uplifting and clean. I this is one scent I always look forward to using.</span><br />
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<span id="ProductDetail_ParentData"> This great cream is a available in a 4 ounce jar. It is so convenient, I carry one in my purse wherever I go.</span><br />
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If it were not for the arrival of songbirds and bumblebees evidence of this joyous new season would have escaped me.<br />
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Today is a new month, the strawberries should have blossomed. Those low growing plants with green round leaves should be with a bounty of fruit. Sweet peas should be climbing the old post and rail fence, punctuating the breeze with a heady, sweet scent. Tomatoes, waiting to be planted in soft loam soil, still seek shelter under winter cold frames.<br />
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Spring is late this year and so are the trappings of a beautiful June garden.<br />
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Now having been alerted to the situation, by my dog, I opened the front door and picked up the small green gray bird. She was limp in my hands, stunned from the impact, but there was no evidence of blood and her feet had the strength to grip my skin.<br />
I found a place for her on my deck, in the sunshine and elevated, that kept her safe from roaming felines and a little dog. Her recovery lasted for nearly an hour and a half. Gradually she lifted her body, fluttered her wings, blinked her eyes and surveyed her surrounding, before flying away to join her grosbeak friends and family.<br />
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She was a lucky one. I was happy to see her fly again.It reminded me of how important it is to take steps ensuring that future birds will not fly unsuspecting into the breezeway glass. I have hung two reflective wind socks against the glass, both have exceed my expectations. They gently sway in the wind, capturing the sunlight, hindering any bird flight.<br />
If your interested, <a href="http://www.backyardbirdsandgardens.com/">http://www.backyardbirdsandgardens.com/</a>(I found the beautiful wind socks at this site)<br />
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Grosbeak Facts:<br />
<ul><li>Large, robust finch. </li>
<li>Tail relatively short. </li>
<li>Heavy conical bill pale greenish yellow. </li>
<li>Large white patch in wing obvious in flight.</li>
</ul>Measurements:<br />
Length 6.3-7.1 inches<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Wingspan</span><span style="font-size: small;"> 11.8–14.2 in</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Weight</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> 1.9–2.6 oz </span></span><br />
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Diet: Wide variety of small fruits and seeds, especially maples. Also insects and other invertebrates.<br />
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I would love to know if you enjoy a single fragrance or if you prefer the blended scents, please feel free to complete the survey on the left hand side of this blogspot.<br />
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Have a wonderful day!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-49014894541706798542011-05-01T00:10:00.000-07:002011-05-01T00:10:48.070-07:00May Day Sale now until the end of the day!*Today Only, May 1, 2011 from 12AM until the end of the day I am hosting a special May Day sale! Every Item in my shop is on sale today! Just enter the Coupon Code MAYDAY15 and receive 15% off your entire purchase.*<br />
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You'll find an assortment of wonderful items; bath fizzies, soap, sugar scrubs and more....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-91802660948488302152011-04-29T11:29:00.000-07:002011-04-29T11:29:38.684-07:00May Day Sale...all day Sunday May 1, 2011This Sunday May 1, I will be celebrating May Day and hosting a fabulous soap sale. Everything in my inventory will be 15% off. Choose from scented lip balms, bath fizzies, glycerin or cold process olive oil soaps, whipped soaps and sugar scrubs!<br />
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These beautiful spring flowers are the inspiration for my newest treasury. I have showcased some amazing etsy shops, I hope you'll stop bay and take a peek at what they have to offer.<br />
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On days like this I find myself discovering new and beautiful Etsy crafts. I explore pages filled with gorgeous vintage items, bath products so divine, radiant jewelry and tempting edibles! Handcrafted one of a kind clothing, pottery and paperart. It is endless, this discovery and it inspires me to create a collection that I hope will be discovered by others in a place Etsy calls the treasury.<br />
Looking out onto the heavy skies I have decided to capture the sun in sixteen beautiful items. I want to wash away the rain with shades of yellow and gold.<br />
So with no further introduction needed I introduce to you " Visions of Springtime in Gold "<br />
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Throughout the Seattle area there are all sorts of Asian markets. These stores are filled with so many glorious gastronomical treats, and they are were I pick up all of my spring roll supplies.<br />
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Goi Coun or spring roll has many different names including, salad roll and summer roll. The ingredient are often either fish, shrimp, pork or beef, rice noodles, lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, and various herbs. All of these ingredient are rolled into a rice wrapper that resembles the shape of a burrito when finished.<br />
Spring rolls are fresh not fried and are often served with a peanut or fish dipping sauce on the side. The blend of flavors in these rolls combined with the dipping sauces create a fantastic tasting experience.<br />
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The following recipe is one of my favorites, if you don't have Asian market in your area many of these items can be found in the foreign foods section of your local grocer.<br />
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Dipping Sauce:<br />
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />
1 tablespoon fish sauce<br />
1 tablespoon water<br />
1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic<br />
1 teaspoon sugar<br />
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
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Combine and set aside. <br />
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Spring rolls:<br />
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1 teaspoon salt <br />
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
8 ounces thin rice vermicelli noodles <br />
1 head lettuce (romaine or butter)<br />
1 bunch fresh mint leaves <br />
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, removed from stems <br />
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced <br />
15-20 chives<br />
1 package rice paper (banh trang) about 8.5 inches in diameter<br />
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1. Fill a saucepan half full of water, add salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp, reduce heat to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the shrimp with slotted spoon and set aside to cool.<br />
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2. Follow package directions and cook rice vermicelli noodles <br />
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3. lay shrimp flat and cut lengthwise in half.<br />
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4. Fill a medium bowl with warm water and dip a piece of rice paper into water; make sure to wet the entire piece. Lay it the rice paper flat. Place the 2 or three shrimps on the rice paper, followed by a lettuce leaf. Add rice noodles, mint, cucumber, 2 or 3 chives and basil evenly across the rice paper.<br />
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5. Roll the rice paper over the filling and tuck it underneath. Continue rolling while keeping tension on the rice paper for a tight roll. The roll will seal itself.<br />
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Cut you spring rolls in half on the diagonal, arrange on a plate, serve and enjoy! Don't forget to serve these rolls with the dipping sauce.<br />
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Today's photo is my lightly scented maraschino cherry lip balm. I really love a lip balm that smells great, is not filled with artificial sweeteners, and leaves my lips feeling wonderful.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrn7y0ypGoFRFQYr0g1K81mLQ3guKtQzQ-GjA7gttIXuzm9u1Q2sMvYhP9uc6zpn9GdKHM6mt1aW61Y4Syk0cxNN07AZFQE5cpOwfsexu7znUlP9qaYydV3ANOjnBrkYUq8ah8kll0yO44/s1600/cherry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrn7y0ypGoFRFQYr0g1K81mLQ3guKtQzQ-GjA7gttIXuzm9u1Q2sMvYhP9uc6zpn9GdKHM6mt1aW61Y4Syk0cxNN07AZFQE5cpOwfsexu7znUlP9qaYydV3ANOjnBrkYUq8ah8kll0yO44/s400/cherry.jpg" width="395" /></a></div>So, I created a line of spring lip balms with these very qualities. Currently, my lip balms are available in root beer, banana, watermelon, cotton candy and bubble gum. In the next few day I will be adding fresh grapefruit and a lovely berry scented tube. Spring is here and everything is filled with freshness!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-75187829977243432142011-03-15T18:26:00.000-07:002011-03-19T18:17:53.562-07:00Orange Zest Cream Soap Bar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTvKEj2d36K7SmHjdepiUvAtyxHUAmcKQJhcyOqwoTpk-AdBlJh6fW6FiulM1juy8WdqntbiemUHfRb9qWwBa_Xc0z1_J_KBsnYCmQaa2cQu4o8_31Bnjpl-81XU_WIN157w2nfaT_YwB/s1600/orangegz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTvKEj2d36K7SmHjdepiUvAtyxHUAmcKQJhcyOqwoTpk-AdBlJh6fW6FiulM1juy8WdqntbiemUHfRb9qWwBa_Xc0z1_J_KBsnYCmQaa2cQu4o8_31Bnjpl-81XU_WIN157w2nfaT_YwB/s400/orangegz.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63042548/fresh-florida-orange-soap-bar">http://www.etsy.com/listing/63042548/fresh-florida-orange-soap-bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-78599470268637044142011-03-11T16:56:00.000-08:002011-03-19T18:18:08.542-07:00Lemongrass and poppyseed soap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSFWqankoFaEKf8EdUQSdJgT3jZ2957oCsZ7o2Lzg3IY5aD64vQymkMDewOknY-xbdHoZvhbuoEaJx8_3v2wqQqq2FrnwMk9SzBxyacsZb5KY_o1jN_8aVulZTDLz4wse9sbh2vxGYCDG/s1600/LEMONGRASS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfSFWqankoFaEKf8EdUQSdJgT3jZ2957oCsZ7o2Lzg3IY5aD64vQymkMDewOknY-xbdHoZvhbuoEaJx8_3v2wqQqq2FrnwMk9SzBxyacsZb5KY_o1jN_8aVulZTDLz4wse9sbh2vxGYCDG/s400/LEMONGRASS.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69853070/lemongrass-and-poppyseed-soap-bar">http://www.etsy.com/listing/69853070/lemongrass-and-poppyseed-soap-bar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-16797931871769366112011-03-09T19:45:00.001-08:002011-03-19T18:18:31.787-07:00Lemon Blossoms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaGqscTQ5v-b4s0wALFMM6xKAeP9ua9aQ8Uwx1hAfU85k2xAwloeDHOUHgcIFIggCprEqsqhcsEHqjHYQXx4PIT6I-GXM2EkIG2MZkFvc0IR5rrPgvLPWSHbFrExGYO0pKXo4QuKzCn-i/s1600/lemon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyaGqscTQ5v-b4s0wALFMM6xKAeP9ua9aQ8Uwx1hAfU85k2xAwloeDHOUHgcIFIggCprEqsqhcsEHqjHYQXx4PIT6I-GXM2EkIG2MZkFvc0IR5rrPgvLPWSHbFrExGYO0pKXo4QuKzCn-i/s400/lemon.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5653765559320096652.post-71201369928364476802011-03-09T08:36:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:04:25.739-08:00Spectacular FireI have always been fascinated with geology, and particularly the science that surrounds volcanoes. This week the activity of Kilauea, a volcano in Hawaii's Volcano National Park was in the news. I found the story to be incredibly interesting and I have decided to share it with you.<br />
On Sunday of this week the floor of the Pu'u O'o crater on Kilauea volcano collapsed, the result was an eruption and what followed was the emergence of a new fissure.The new fissure has grown to a length of just under 1.4 miles in the days since it's creation.<br />
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The aerial photo above provides an illustration of the size of this fissure. On both sides of this photograph you will notice large patches of forest. The molten rock, lava, pouring into this new fissure has temperatures of up to and possibly exceeding 2000 degrees.<br />
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Kilauea's name means spewing or much spreading . Curtains of lava were released from the fissure, some of these molten curtains reached a height of 80 feet ( just under 30 meters) throughout the day. It is understandable to see from this most recent eruption why the volcano earned such a name.<br />
Kilauea is one of Hawaii's most active volcanoes. If you are interested in reading more about Kilauea's activity eruption information can be found at: <br />
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