The next full moon is Thursday, March 8th,2012, so I will begin my monthly product giveaway 

with

 Blue Moon Handcrafted Soap made with Organic Coconut Milk. 

This soap is only made once a month on a full moon and contains 13 essential oils. 

The very first time I made Blue Moon Soap just happened to be on a full moon. I was out in my studio picking out ingredients but not quite sure what I was looking for in this new soap. It was a warm summer night, the Moon was particularly bright & beautiful. You could feel the energy. I intuitively chose acai berry powder (I think I was drawn to the beautiful dark mauve color) and blueberry fruit powder as an exfoliant. I added 13 essential oils: Litsea, Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime, Ginger, Rosewood, Lemongrass, Citronella, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Cinnamon and Neroli.

After I poured the soap into the mold and covered it, I lit some candles, turned out the lights, did a Reiki ceremony and behold Blue Moon became not only a monthly soap making tradition but one of my most popular soaps!

*Reiki ~ (Ray-Key) is an ancient healing art rediscovered in Japan in the 1800's by Dr. Mikao Usui. Reiki is a japanese word meaning Universal Life Energy, the ocean of energy which is all around us.

The blissful state reveals itself as a shining light, as a luminescence permeating the still field of the mind. There is a sense of light from an undefined "above," silence, a fullness of vitality, and deep rest.

Post a comment by March 8th for a chance to win a beautiful wrapped bar of Blue Moon Soap

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Beginning March 1st I will feature one of my products every month. It could be a soap, perfume, body butter and more. Visit and post a comment to be in the draw for a chance to win that product! 

Thought I would share some of the inspiration for my new perfume "Playa Cocoa".


Playa Cocoa reminds me of the night we dined at a quaint restaurant under the stars, warm tropical breezes blowing the intoxicating scent from the Ylang Ylang tree nearby. Fresh brewed coffee and dessert....


Costa Rica is a beautiful and diverse country of beaches, volcanoes, rain forests, flora, fauna and wild life. 

I would like to share some very exciting news with you....today I was notified that my status as an Associate of the Natural Perfumers Guild has been upgraded to Natural Perfumer. I have worked very hard over the past year to create natural perfumes that contain the heart or essence of the ingredients I use.  I am honored to be part of such a professional group of like minded and creative artists.

 Right now you can join  the Natural Perfumers Guild "Love the Guild" membership in February so check it out!http://NaturalPerfumers.com

Congratulations to the winners of the NPG Joy in January project!

QuoterGal Facial Cleanser ~

 nekosan Tangerine Body Butter ~ 

hula-la Lavender Bliss

Enjoy!

Winners of the 3 day JOY in January NPG blogging event will be announced tonight by 8 pm est. 

 Many thanks to all who participated and left lovely comments!

Have a joyous day..........

Aromatherapy helps SAD

Aromatherapy helps SAD

Wednesday January 18th
Sororia is giving away a Chamomile Powdered Facial Cleanser. This gentle & soothing cleanser contains: ~ Fuller's Earth to remove dirt & toxins ~ Oat Starch for sensitive Skin ~ Organic Buttermilk brightens skin with Alpha Hydroxy Action ~ St. Johns Wort Powder, Aloe Vera Powder ~ Organic Chamomile Powder ~ Organic Calendula Powder ~ Jojoba Beads to help remove dead skin cells ~ Pure Aromatherapy Grade Essential Oils of Pink Grapefruit, German Chamomile, Organic Rosemary & Blue Chamomile to nourish skin.


Post your comments to be eligible to win the giveaway and the winner will be picked in a random drawing to be announced on Thursday January 19th.....Good Luck!

NPG Perfumers, Suppliers and Associates want to bring joy to those suffering from the “winter blues” by having a blogathon giveaway of products with uplifting scents.  Some who live in the Northern Hemisphere suffer from SAD - seasonal affective disorder. 

SAD is a recognized disorder characterized by depression, among other symptoms.*(see below for details)  Light therapy is the most common treatment, and the Guild feels the need to share the knowledge that fragrance can also be uplifting and pull people out of depression.  The NPG wants to include fragrance therapy and our members will host a three-day blog event to reach out to those who suffer from SAD. 

It's going to be a giveaway bonanza for the public, selfless and kindness from our members who wish to share their brightest, sunniest fragrant products with the public. Please note:

~ You can post as anonymous, but that will make you ineligible for the drawing.

~  You are not required to sign up for our newsletters, "like" our Facebook page, or any other commercial endeavor - this is truly just a gift from the heart. 

~ You do need to give a first name or a nickname, ISP (eg., gmail) and location when you reply.  That way, when we announce a winner, we'll make sure we have the right person!

~ Be sure to visit the other participating bloggers for more helpful information and uplifting giveaways! (see list at end of blog)

~ Giveaways to be shipped within the US

all natural beauty "E-News"

www.E-News.ws

http://perfumebynature.blogspot.com

http://anyasgarden.blogspot.com

http://www.providenceperfume.com/blogs/news

http://www.matriarch.biz/blog.html

http://www.dameclemence.com

http://bellyflowers.blogspot.com

http://www.roseenbos.com/category/blog

http://www.joannebassett.com/natural_perfumes

http://sororiaorganics.blogspot.com/

http://www.aromaticsinternational.com/blog

http://oneseedperfumes.wordpress.com

http://ellenoire.blogspot.com/

http://www.stephanieknaturals.com/blog/

http://www.aromatherapycontessa.com

Tuesday January 17th
Sororia will be giving away a jar of Tangerine Body Butter

Our Tangerine Body Butter is made with Organic Shea Butter, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Aloe Butter, Tangerine Butter (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Pure Tangerine Essential Oil & Vitamin E.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Vitamin D. Is There a Connection? By Carolyn Wilson - Nutrition for the World

As a nurse living in the Great Northeast, I see first hand just how many people (men & women) are deficient in Vitamin D. I get up in the dark, go to work in an office, come home in the dark all week long. 

It's no surprise that my Vitamin D is low. I don't ski, I shiver in the cold and would rather make soap and perfume than be outdoors in the winter. Please share your comments and you just may find a jar of uplifting tangerine body butter in your mailbox:) 

Don't forget to visit the other participants in the Joy in January Project for more helpful information and givaways!

http://perfumebynature.blogspot.com

http://anyasgarden.blogspot.com

http://www.providenceperfume.com/blogs/news

http://www.matriarch.biz/blog.html

http://www.dameclemence.com

http://bellyflowers.blogspot.com

http://www.roseenbos.com/category/blog

http://www.joannebassett.com/natural_perfumes

http://sororiaorganics.blogspot.com/

http://www.aromaticsinternational.com/blog

http://oneseedperfumes.wordpress.com

http://ellenoire.blogspot.com/

http://www.stephanieknaturals.com/blog/

http://www.aromatherapycontessa.com