Happy 4 Year Cancer-versify to me, and a coupon for you!

This past week I celebrated my fourth anniversary of being cancer free, and it struck me how far I have come in this past year. From being pregnant when getting my diagnosis, two surgeries, the delivery of my daughter, four rounds of chemo and twenty five rounds of radiation, to learning to be a cancer survivor, it has been quite a journey!

To celebrate I am giving 20% off all non-sale items on http://www.BodybyM.com through December 19, 2014. Use the code JOYFUL at the time of checkout.

If you are currently Dealing with a cancer diagnosis or are a survivor put “Cancer will not beat me, I will beat cancer” in the comment section for a free, fragrance free, gift. Please, be honest because if you have never had cancer I hope you never have to face what it means to have cancer, and if you do or have I feel your pain.

MISTLETOE MADNESS – This Saturday

MISTLETOE MADNESS
A CHRISTMAS FAIR

I am very excited about this show. It is a brand new show this year, and the organizers have put a lot of effort into marketing it to make sure it is a success.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Marina Community Center
15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro

Santa arrives at noon (till 2:00)  so bring your camera!!

Great eats, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts, carolers, gift wrapping and lots more.  Come early for best selection and stay late for the fun!

Free Admission!

Small Business Saturday – coming soon!

Do you shop small business in your neighborhood? Did you know that supporting small business supports your local community?

 

When you are thinking about shopping for the holiday season, think about shopping locally.

Body by M will be participating in Small Business Saturday with a special sale. 25% off all items.

Use code SMALLBUSINESS on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at checkout and support this small business.

Alameda Holiday Fest – This Sunday

Alameda Holiday Fest is this  Sunday, November 2 from 10:00am – 4:00pm.  This is a great opportunity to get a jump start on your holiday shopping. I will have holiday offerings including Perfect Pumpkin Handmade Soap, Eggnog Handmade Soap, and items in matching lotion and shower gel.

Where will we be?

Temple Israel of Alameda

3183 Mecartney Rd, Alameda, California 94502

Splatter is Today!

From Noon – 8 PM we will be at Splatter at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin Ca. It is going to be an amazing event, and we hope to see you there!

I have my new cupcake soaps, and some specials for the sale basket. Come and by and check it out!

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Why make soap from beer?

Soap with Beer? Yep – I’ve made it before and I’m just getting time to box it up now. I love the way that beer soap makes my skin feel after I’m done washing with it. And despite what your thinking, the high salt content does not make it drying like one might imagine. The salt makes the bar harder and longer lasting, and with a good long cure time helps to create a rich lather that is a joy to wash with.

Beer has been used for a long time to help improve the look and feel of hair, so why not soap? I started making it for Father’s Day for the guy who has everything (except Beer Soap that is) and now it’s caught on that I’m going to add it to my regular line.

I needed a good long cure, as I make it as a Salt Bar and Salt Bars needs a good amount of time to cure to really make them a great bar of soap.

I just pulled out two batches that I made this summer and am boxing them up for shows later this month, but I will also be putting them on my website for sale.

Because of the salt in the bars they are a heavier bar, coming in just above 6.25 ounces, compared to my regular Handmade Soaps that come in at 4 and 5 ounces.

Keep a look out for it, and now, it won’t leave you smelling like last night’s pub crawl.

Splatter – I’ve just been accepted to be a vendor!

For the 3rd year in a row we will be at Splatter! in Dublin, CA. This is an exciting food, art, and wine festival. It’s a fun day in beautiful Dublin, CA.  This is an amazing event, filled with music, wonderful vendors, fun for the kids, and great wine! We are so happy to have been part of this event since it’s inception 3 years ago, and we hope to be part of it for many more years. We will provide more updates as we get closer to the event.

“splatter . . . not your ordinary food, wine and art festival”

Saturday, September 20, 2014
Noon – 8:00 PM
Emerald Glen Park,
Tassajara Road and Central Parkway in Dublin, California

Trying something new – a Pop-up Shop! – UPDATES! – Maybe Next time.

I just signed-up to be part of a Pop-up shop on Friday, August 15th at Fort Mason Building D in SF. It will run from 5-10 PM. I am working on some social media for this event, and will keep you updated when I know more. Stay tuned!

August 6, 2014 – UPDATE!

If you are thinking about going, you can RSVP at Storefront Showcase and share with your friends on social media. They will be announcing the winners who will be able to have a space later today. I will let you know as soon as I know. Stay tuned!

 

August 8, 2014

I didn’t get in. That happens from time to time, when so many vendors apply and there are limited spaces. I will try again next time and hope to be one of the lucky vendors. 

Happy Memorial Day to all

My maternal grandfather fought in World War II,  and a maternal uncle who fought in the Vietnam War. They are both gone now, not casualties of war,  but from age. I miss them both dearly today, and wish that they could still be with us. I am very proud of them for serving, and to all of the brave men and women who have served and lost their lives to give us freedom, Thank you. Words can never be enough to share my gratitude for all you have done for us here in the US, as well as the assistance you have provided people around the world.

It’s not just about keeping our personal freedoms here at home, but also about liberating those who are oppressed, and providing aide to those in times of tragic times, either man made or natural disaster. We often forget about those that you have helped overseas,  but those you have helped never will.

Thank you.

Gardens Galore XX – Today from 10 AM – 2:30 PM

I am getting ready to pack up and head over to set up for Gardens Galore XX, which is scheduled for Sunday May 18th, 2014. The boutique begins at 10 AM and ends with the raffle drawing at 2:30 PM.  The boutique will be held at the St. Joseph High School near the Church, 1011 Chestnut Street, Alameda, CA.

I have new soap cupcakes and a few other new soaps – so stop on by to see.

This is such a fun annual event for us, and I hope that you are able to come out and see all of our new products. I always donate an item to the raffle, so one lucky person can win a gift pack of items hand selected by me!