tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3982539393251612062024-03-13T11:19:51.828-07:00Curat - Romania Handcrafted SoapsA blog dedicated to news about natural soap made by Curat Romania. Misty Al-Eryani is the owner of Curat Handcrafted Soaps, Est. 2010Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-74111448727736472782015-03-09T11:22:00.000-07:002015-03-09T11:22:23.985-07:00Relaunching Full Steam Ahead on April 17th...you have waited, we were not willing. The tables have turned and we have heard The People! It.....Is....ON!<br />
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Featuring a tribute to The Crescent City! You don't want to miss out on these limited editions, they will go quick!!<br />
Big Chief! - made with bourbon!<br />
VooDoo Queen - made with red wine!<br />
4pm @ Cafe DuMonde - made with coffee liqueur!<br />
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These are going to sell out FAST...the limited editions always do....so look for pre-sale announcements to make sure all is well and happy in your home, also to keep the Night Trippers at bay!<br />
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The Original 27 line will make an appearance over the summer, I will roll them back in slowly at first. I work full-time now (Hair by Misty Renee Al-Eryani - www.SoBroHair.com) so there will be limited time for me to make soaps.<br />
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The first in the Original 27 to welcome back is "Champion Nag Champa", one of the faves. Big Chief! will be released under the Androgany line, along with 4pm @ Cafe DuMonde. VooDoo Queen will be released as a STILETTO soap. They will be sold as a set, and any remaining will be added to the site as separate pieces available for purchase as add-ons only.<br />
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Join us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/curatclean" target="_blank">FaceBook</a> for additional information on the relaunch and important announcements! <br />
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<br />Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-63486701601369712522012-04-16T14:57:00.000-07:002012-04-16T15:02:56.537-07:00Mă întreb Lapte<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Milk soaps have been around for centuries...used by those who love to have beautiful skin the world over. What makes milk soaps so favorable?<br />
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Soaps made with milks are mild and gentle on the skin, they promote softness and well-conditioned skin.<br />
The most common type of milk used in artisanal soaps is goats milk. Goats milk provides lactic acid, just as cow's milk, although soaps made with goats milk are said to be creamier in texture, and much closer to our natural ph level.<br />
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For those who want a creamy soap, but would desire a vegan product, there's almond, soy coconut and rice milk soaps. I choose to use plant-derived milks because everyone can truly use them and quality control is easier to manage. <br />
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I have chosen to use almond milk in my newest milk soap, "Mă întreb Lapte"...which translates to Wonder Milk. Almond milk contains lots of vitamin E that hydrates, and helps protect your skin. Bathing with any milk soap helps to restore your skins vitality and helps to remove dead skin cells so you'll have a healthy radiant glow.<br />
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I made "Mă întreb Lapte" with your skin in mind. It's a gentle handmade soap that has a wonderfully soft vanilla scent, that includes ripened Mediterranean fruits. For more information on the benefits of almonds and almond milk, please visit<span style="color: #a64d79;"> </span><a href="http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/almond-milk-good-for-your-skin.html" style="color: #a64d79;" target="_blank">FitDay</a>. Also, for a clear and glowing complexion, try out this wonderful almond facial scrub that you can make yourself! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Almond Scrub</span></div>
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* use a coffee grinder or a rolling pin to crush and grind your almonds. You'll want to make them fine, yet a bit crumbly for good exfoliation! Mix all of the ingredients and apply to freshly cleansed wet skin. Use your fingertips and massage in circular motions. Be sure to avoid your eyes, then rinse off the scrub with warm water. Use this scrub twice a week, you can always make more and keep in the fridge!<br />
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<span style="color: black;">I hope you enjoy this easy to make scrub recipe, and please share with friends and family. Looking for a great facial soap? Visit our online store and pick up a couple bars. Ashes 2 Ashes is great for oily/combination skin, "Lavender Ovaz" works well on normal and sensitive skin types, "Zapada" is a great bar for all skin.</span><a href="http://www.curatclean.com/"> www.curatclean.com</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Do you have a favorite scrub or mask that we all can make? Please post your recipes..thank you!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-55804962768657662012012-04-08T15:59:00.001-07:002012-04-08T15:59:54.709-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I watch "Master Class". a show on the OWN network. It's a wonderful time to get to know about celebrities and their take on life and overcoming obstacles. My favorite is with Morgan Freeman. I have known Mr. Freeman since my childhood, not personally, but on the Electric Company!<br />
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On this episode of Master Class, Morgan Freeman takes us through the time when he thought he may not successfully obtain the title of ACTOR. What a life he has led and all the courage he faced to get to where he is today. The reason why he succeeded is....<a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/providence" target="_blank">PROVIDENCE</a>. If you haven't watched his special, please do it now. It rekindled my beliefs in the 'why' of life. And although I knew of this, and many friends have told me to "hold on", "there is a reason why it's not your time", or a reason why this certain aspect of your life has come to an end. I didn't listen...but God knew I would listen to my childhood mentor, Morgan Freeman!<br />
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So I made a soap that puts all of my beliefs back into perspective. And hopefully this will also be the catalyst to rekindle the beliefs of others.....<a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/providence" target="_blank">PROVIDENCE</a>!!<br />
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And here I am....a return from the long hiatus. It's been a long time since I posted a new blog, however, there's always new goods on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/curatclean" target="_blank">Curat-Romania FaceBook</a> page so make sure you're hooked up to that!<br />
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I have been busy with lots of things, mainly cosmetology school, and for those of you who aren't aware, I have been a makeup artist for twelve years an counting. With the recession I decided to go to school for a trade I'm familiar with, Hairdressing, to gain new skills and connect with agencies.<br />
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Soap has not taken a back seat! Curat is in many locations ans of course, there's the online store that has been going strong. Blogging has been lost in the shuffle and that is about to change dramatically! Not only have I missed posting, but also missed the great posts by other blogs. My favorite is <a href="http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Soap Bar Blog</a>. Joanna is always on top of the suds, around the world. I had to catch up on her posts and photos, and what a wonderful way to spend an afternoon or evening. All the newcomers and masters of saponified oils along with sumptuous photos that you will adore are on her blog, so make sure you're visiting her spot every day or you may miss out on something fantabulous!<br />
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Okay, back to Curat. There has been a few great soaps made and new ones coming on the scene soon. When I last posted on new offerings it was the trio of Ouija, Alabaster and <a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/the-pepperton" target="_blank">Mr. Pepperton</a>. Mr. Pepperton made a fantastic debut, selling out of Butterfly Boutique after every delivery. Men love this soap!<br />
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I am really pleased with the performance, but I hope that more chicas will start honing in on this aroma bar.<br />
With the formulation, I wasn't out to hook the dudes on it solely, but that's the way it turned out. Not complaining, but more femme admirers would be appreciated, lol!<br />
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<a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/alabaster" target="_blank">Alabaster</a> has really made some headway in the beauty sector of suds....it's very unique and as far as clay soaps go, I am really proud of how this bar turned out. You know I'm alll about being different and giving you guys non-traditional combinations of essential oils and fragrances, so as a clay "break out" soap, not bad. But once again, the guys jumped on thiis first, I KNOW....RIGHT!! At first I thought maybe they were purchased as gifts, but nope. Richard E. of Miami had sent me an email about this bar, and he wanted to see it in a larger size. I had asked was his wife/girl friend/ lady friend using it all the time, because maybe we could do a special rate. He told me his wife used it occasionally but he was the fan. Okay, again, not complaining.....just thought the chicas would grab this one first too...wrong, lmbo. Thanks Richard!<br />
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<a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/ouija" target="_blank">Ouija</a> was a given hit. I knew it would fly. How? Because after I made it...I didn't want to sell it!! Yes, it's good and I'm thankful for that. I will let you in on a secret. As a soaper, I get nervous if something will sell or sit. I've had a few bars that sat for the longest. Some I had to ditch making because only a handful of users would love it. One being <a href="http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/2011/07/little-pudge.html" target="_blank">Pudge</a>! Sometimes they catch on a little too late and I get discouraged. Ouija is a licorice soap. Licorice is not loved by all of Mankind. So....it was a risk. I had invested in the essential oils and I went all out on this soap. I'm glad it's a top seller..Thank you Lord! And thank all of the Curaties who love this unique soap!! My favorite user being, Jenny Elig, the most vocal about Ouija. <br />
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So there you have it....updates on the last three soaps I had introduced months ago...now on to the new new!!<br />
<br /></div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-70294767345153199372011-09-20T20:07:00.000-07:002011-09-20T20:07:12.061-07:00I'm In Skool...Cause I'm Kool!.....................................YEP!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">So, I have enrolled in a trade school this fall...lot's of new experiences over the last four weeks, let me tell you! I'm having fun, learning new skills that will have a positive affect on my career, I am so happy.<br />
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But..I am still making lots of soap. So please don't worry about not being able to get your Curat fix. Only thing is, I have classes on Saturdays too, normally the days reserved for festivals and markets. Please purchase your Curat soaps from retailers if you live close, also there's the Etsy and Curat online store!<br />
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Thank you so much for your support and use of Curat products. I will post about the upcoming holiday sets that are sure to be a hit!<br />
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</div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-5358241795565800042011-08-25T16:21:00.000-07:002011-08-25T16:21:31.697-07:00Wordle! You can do it!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Great idea from <a href="http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/" style="color: purple;">"The SoapBar"</a> vixen, Joanna, who in turn got this from Celine of "Soaperstar".</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Via <a href="http://www.wordle.net/">Wordle</a>: Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So when "<a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/ashes-2-ashes#.TkB57GFodIF" style="color: #351c75;">ASHES 2 ASHES</a>" first debuted, it did sell pretty good for the first month or so. Then, nothing. Sales dipped way low and I wasn't getting any feedback on the product. I thought, okay....well, let me reformulate or rename this soap because something is wrong here. I knew it worked on me and my girls, but I thought maybe it's not working for EVERYONE. After looking at the formulation I decided I wasn't going to change it. I would just promote it as much as possible, maybe it wasn't getting enough notice.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And what happened next....I received great feedback! <a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/ashes-2-ashes#.TkB57GFodIF" style="color: #351c75;">Ashes 2 Ashes</a> is first on the list for many people who care for their skin and want to get great results from a product that's great to use and AFFORDABLE. i did reformulate the bar. I was concerned about the pieces of fennel, so I ground them a bit finer. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most folks want to know what it is and what it does, so here...let's discuss the benefits of activated charcoal! Activated charcoal pulls impurities from your skin and absorbs toxins that your face is exposed to on a daily basis. Charcoal absorbs more poisons than any other substance known to mankind. Activated Charcoal is charcoal that has been processed with oxygen to make it extremely porous and to have a very large surface area available for adsorption or chemical reactions. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Black is a sensuous and exotic blend of orchid, dark chocolate, patchouli, black currant, KUSH, nectarine, vanilla and ylan-ylang. </span></span></div><div style="color: #4c1130;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Well, I have been thinking about doing a clay soap for awhile now, not just using the clay as a colorant, but really focusing in on it’s healing benefits and incorporating them into a well-rounded soap. I have decided, what the heck, I’m making them! And I have really enjoyed formulating the bars. I tried to pay attention to the wants and needs of my clients and make clay bars that are pretty universal. Appealing to more than two categories is key for Curat, and hopefully I have achieved this task. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #274e13;">French Green Clay </span></span><br />
French Green clay originates from quarries in France. When used in soap making, it is added as a natural colorant. French Green clay has very high levels of absorbance. Its molecular structure allows it to absorb oil, dirt and toxins from the skin. It balances oily skin to normal pH levels. It can be used daily on local acne spots and in facial masks. Oily hair may benefit from using this clay when added to hair products.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;">Bentonite Clay </span></span><br />
Bentonite clay originates from volcanic ash sediments in the United States. It is known as a soft, moisturizing clay. When a facial mask of this clay is applied to the skin, it draws and absorbs oil, leaving the skin pure and invigorated. It is also used as a mineral supplement when it is taken orally (by eating).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #444444;">White Kaolin Clay</span></span><br />
White Kaolin is the most gentle and fine clay. When it is added to facial masks, it works as an exfoliate and helps promote blood circulation. Because it is light and absorbent, it is added to many cosmetic products such as facial masks, deodorants, powders, soaps and more.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Rhassul Clay</span></span><br />
Rhassul clay originates in Morocco. Since it is very rich in minerals, it is added into spas all over the world. This type of clay is known to smoothen, relax and rejuvenate the skin.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Fuller's Earth Clay </span></span><br />
Because its natural properties are to draw oil from the skin, Fuller's Earth Clay works best as a cleanser for oily skin and acne. Another property of this clay is its ability to tone down the skin and lighten it. It can be found in facial products that help achieve a consistent skin tone. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #660000;">Rose and Red Clay </span></span><br />
Both rose and red clays are added to facial masks and soaps. They work great as exfoliates for the face and body.<br />
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Clay, is an available natural resource which is mined or picked from the earth and benefits us wonderfully when it is added to soap and cosmetics products. It is rich in minerals, absorbs oil from the skin and revives and purifies the skin. Clay can also be used in soap as a natural colorant. Clay is a great choice for an exfoliate when adding it to soap. Some clays have properties which draw oil from the skin and normalize its level. Some "drink" the oil, soak it and remove it. Other types of clay help with normal, dry and sensitive skin. Clay cleans the skin, promotes blood circulation and invigorates the skin. (Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2013313)<br />
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</div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm delighted to receive this award, and accept the following rules to keep it.<br />
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</div><div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">The rules are:</span></div><div>1. Make a post and link it back to the person who gave you the award (and include their website address)</div><div>2. Share 7 random things about yourself</div><div>3. Award 7 recently discovered bloggers with this award and contact them to let them know they have won</div><div><br />
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</div><div>1. I like all kinds of music, favorites being gangster rap and Japanese flute.</div><div><br />
2. I studied music and am a coloratura soprano. My vocal range at one time was FC!</div><div><br />
3. I love all food. Any food, I love it! But my favorite is Polish food.</div><div><br />
4. I did the makeup for my mother and my grandmother for their burials.</div><div><br />
5. I can paint and customize graphics on a car.</div><div><br />
6. I used to work as a Sous Chef for 4 years. My career started in the<br />
kitchen of Essential Edibles, and now Becky and John are running <a href="http://www.duosindy.com/" style="color: red;">DUOS</a>!</div><div><br />
7. I am obsessed with Armand Assante. And when I meet him, I will kiss him all over.<br />
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</div><div>Okay, so know that you know a little about myself, I would like to pass this award onto the following fabulous bloggers. All of them are top-notch people and the blogs are totally relevant!</div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #4c1130;">Rusty Redenbacher</span> at<a href="http://rustyredenbacher.tumblr.com/"> "<span style="color: red;">Risin</span>"</a>. Rusty is a local celeb DJ and has real flava. He takes on the provocative and the relative subjects that not only takes on music, but life in general. He's a unique cat with something to say and you'll love or hate it. But that's the cool and awesome thing about Rusty!</div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #4c1130;">Martha Latta</span> at <a href="http://sundayafternoonhousewife.com/" style="color: red;">"The Sunday Afternoon Housewife"</a>. A universal crafter, and our triumphant representative in the craft world, Martha keeps everyone informed on new findings, business practices, and not to mention some wonderful jewelry! You'll love her hip offerings.</div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #4c1130;">Elise</span> at <a href="http://www.romantichippie.com/" style="color: red;">"Romantic Hippie"</a>. Elise writes about ways to make your home beautiful, your spirit lifted and shares her experiences in a light and colorful way. Her blog is a joy to read and she is pretty too! Everything from home items to great food along with easy recipes. A well rounded lifestyle blog!</div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #4c1130;">Tiffany & Kelly</span>, the lovely ladies of <a href="http://www.prettyindy.com/" style="color: red;">"Pretty Indy"</a> blog. These chics are up on fashion and beauty in a major way! Get the latest news on what's hot and what's on it's way out. Trendsetting and giving tips on how to live happily and pretty in your own world. They have guest bloggers and also weekly giveaways so bookmark these two and check them out daily!</div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="color: #4c1130;">Jenny Elig's</span> newest offering in the blog world, <a href="http://catonaunicorn.wordpress.com/" style="color: red;">"Cat On A Unicorn"</a>. A look into the awesome, wicked and colorful world of Pop Culture. Jenny has been a fashion writer for years and most notable on the fashion/beauty scene. Her stories have been picked up by USA Today and many other newspapers! Can't wait for her to debut, and a little birdie tells me an upcoming post is "Big Fat Gypsie Weddings"!!</div><div><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130;">Amy Warden</span> at <a href="http://www.greatcakessoapworks.com/handmade-soap-blog/" style="color: red;">"Great Cakes Soapworks"</a>. Amy is a well-rounded lady with a dear family that she loves to feature along with some darn amazing soaps too! Her soaps are pretty, and well made. Her family is a happy group of campers and I love reading about what's going on in their world. From pickling watermelon rinds, to showing off her latest soapy creations, she lives a fun life and I can tell by her posts that she's a great lady!<br />
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And to round out the 7, <span style="color: #4c1130;">Steve </span>at <a href="http://www.soap-making-supplies-blog.com/" style="color: red;">"Soap Making Supplies Blog"</a>! Steve is a main player in the world of soap, and suppliers of soaping materials. His blog is very informative and great not only for soapcrafters, but for the general public who wants to know more about the way handcrafted soap is made. He gives wonderful tutorials along with great photos. You can also browse the soapmaker's forum, there's links to it and Steve's company "Soap Making Resource" via the blog.<br />
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Again, I am honored to receive this award, and hopefully all the blogs mentioned above will accept this and run with it! A huge thanks to <span style="color: #4c1130;">Joanna</span> at Product Body, writer of <a href="http://thesoapbar.blogspot.com/" style="color: red;">"The Soap Bar"</a> blog for bestowing me with this privilege.</div><div><br />
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</div></div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-69377533313008608502011-07-23T15:08:00.000-07:002011-07-23T15:12:11.619-07:00The Curat Girl!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I started Curat soaps, I wanted to have a Curat Girl. Products in the past always had a girl or a guy to represent the quality, integrity and livelihood of a brand, and I wanted this also for the soap line. </span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My intentions were to have many faces representing Curat-Romania, because Curat is made for everyone everywhere. But in time, I focused on one face to represent the brand. Melissa Gladney is the current Curat Girl. She represents the spirit of Curat extremely well and she is so approachable too! This for me is very important because I want it clear that everyone can enjoy the soap no matter who you are or where you're from. I do want to update photos of Melissa and this was my intentions last year, but I was very busy and yada yada yada. Hopefully there will be some fresh photos of Melissa very soon!</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The original Curat Girl was Morgan. Currently she is represented by the Helen Wells Agency here in Indiana and has been the face of many great companies in fashion and beauty.</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For both photos I did the styling and concept. I'm a freelance makeup artist and I really enjoyed these projects a lot. The photographer for Morgan's ad is Dave Fulton. The photographer for Melissa's ad is Matthew Bowen, both based here in Indiana. </span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you would like to see more of my work as a makeup artist, my portfolio can be viewed here: <a href="http://www.mistyrenee.com/">M Renee</a></span></div><div style="color: #741b47; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-19586898111994450282011-07-03T08:07:00.000-07:002011-07-03T10:19:55.637-07:00Champas Are Sooooo Great!Okay, so if you're a Curat soap user, you know about the champa soaps that I have been making. If you don't, oh my you're missing some goodness! The original champ soap that started it all is <a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/champion-nag-champa#.ThCi4WVodIF"><span style="color: #38761d;">"Champion Nag Champa"</span></a>. Many people love it and a few had posed the question " will you be making more varieties of champas?"<br />
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More champas. I dwelled on this for a few months and looked up suppliers of champa oils and found many wonderful types from different countries. One champa scent that I adore is the Golokal Champa from India. It's very complex in depth and I love the sweetness it has. I burn this incense everyday in my home I love it so much. I tried to find an oil similar to this when creating <a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/champion-nag-champa#.ThCFeGVodIE" style="color: #38761d;">"</a><a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/champion-nag-champa#.ThCFeGVodIE" style="color: #38761d;">Champion Nag Champa"</a> over a year ago but couldn't get it in the oil form. So my second choice was the ever famous Sai Baba brand of nag Champa in the famous blue bottle and this is why the soap is blue. It is rich and smooth in fragrance with a nice warm finish.<br />
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You can find it here along with other great Limited-Edition soaps:<span style="color: purple;"> </span><a href="http://www.curatclean.com/product/rose-imperial-champa#.ThCE_mVodIE" style="color: purple;">Rose Imperial Champa</a><br />
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M*Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-86218953741488281732011-06-11T17:58:00.000-07:002011-06-11T18:32:05.873-07:00.....call you local Service Provider!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tfPAyi1Up1k/TfQW6Ribq4I/AAAAAAAAAFE/0zhMdE2jjMI/s1600/SERVICESOAP.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tfPAyi1Up1k/TfQW6Ribq4I/AAAAAAAAAFE/0zhMdE2jjMI/s400/SERVICESOAP.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617139825633897346" /></a><br /><br />People have told me that I should sell my rebatch soap. I took a year's worth of scraps, yes you read correct, a year's worth! I take them and make big hunks of soap. The average bock is 10 oz, great for my family to use all year. It contains every soap I have ever made. Even scapings from my soap pot, yep, I keep that too! I posted photos of the soap on FaceBook and folks really liked it. A couple said that I should sell them. I really doubted I could sell this soap, I mean it's patchwork look, and all the smells cancel each other out, so there's no "focus" in the soap. But it lather's and cleans like no body's business! Moisturizing and fun to use too.<br /><br />Okay, so I put this to the test today at the Women's Health and Wellness event at the Jewish Community Center. This is what they look like..<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-08ZIKi49qGo/TfQVsYtiFpI/AAAAAAAAAE8/yJRC44vexSg/s1600/done.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 367px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-08ZIKi49qGo/TfQVsYtiFpI/AAAAAAAAAE8/yJRC44vexSg/s400/done.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617138487529707154" /></a><br /><br />So guess what...I SOLD A FEW! Yep,you never know until you try it right! <br /><br />I call these soaps "Service Providers" and wrap them in ads from the Yellow Pages!<br />They are here to provide a service for YOU...to get you clean! The bars range in size from 10.5 to 11.20 ounces per bar, and they sell for only $4.00!! A great value!misty - fiercelookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134437470617241046noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-91541136582485315682011-06-01T10:45:00.000-07:002011-06-01T11:03:07.381-07:00I REFUSE TO BELIEVE I AM A LAYZY SOAP CRAFTER!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HO558PeumTc/TeZ-bzPPz9I/AAAAAAAAAEo/QW0XU8ZKWk8/s1600/58998_430371357582_282911012582_5523029_4842618_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HO558PeumTc/TeZ-bzPPz9I/AAAAAAAAAEo/QW0XU8ZKWk8/s400/58998_430371357582_282911012582_5523029_4842618_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613313001639628754" /></a><br />YES, I AM OFTEN OUT OF POPULAR SOAPS. YES...I HAVE NOT MADE VODKA*STAR IN AWHILE...but, this in no way, means that I am lazy! LOL<br /><br />I mean come on...I'm a mom, cook, go-for, and part-time hockey player. I'm a busy person for crying out loud. But I do think i can improve on my productivity a little more. Okay, a lot more. With that being said......<br /><br />A calender, so I can actually know what day it is from time to time, is needed. Along with a schedule. I will work on this. First...because I want you all to be able to get your favorite soaps, and second, because I must stop my gypsy ways. The utility companies don't accept GYPSY DOLLARS so I will have to pay my bills with U.S. currency.<br /><br />Any of you run across some cool looking calenders or day planners that fit nicely on a wall? Post pics!!misty - fiercelookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134437470617241046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-27029312637425084772011-05-30T19:02:00.000-07:002011-05-30T19:35:44.158-07:00How Curat Soap Recipes Are Born.......Recently I asked my FB fans.."What would you like me to blog about?". One person answered, lol, and her suggestion was a good one. "<span data-jsid="text">Where do you get your ingredients? And what inspires the scents you make?"</span><br />
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<div style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text">Let's talk ingredients first. There are a couple places I rely on for the best stuff to put in my soap. </span></span></div><span data-jsid="text"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">#1. GOOD EARTH!!! I go upstairs, and if I;m lucky...Jackie is there!</span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">I get my herbs and favorite brand of essential oils right here. </span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">They have a wonderful selection of dried herbs and flowers that</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">I like to use. The essential oil brand that is used the most in my soap</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">is NOW. I love their website and how they educate you on the proper</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">use for their essentials. Good Earth folks are friendly and informative.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">They are cool people all around and I don't feel bad when I drop a wad</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">of cash there! About 90% of herbs and add ins I use come from this local</span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">#2. WELLINGTON FRAGRANCE COMPANY! </span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">I have been shopping with Wellington for 6 years and counting.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">Before I began Curat..I used to own Al-Eryani Fragrances. I like</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">their customer service and the essential and aromatherapy products</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">they carry are really good. I also use their coconut oil from time to time.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">This is not a store...they are strictly web-based and products are</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">shipped from their Michigan location. Good folks to do business with.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">Plant oils come from friends in New Jersey. I haven't found a company who supplies the amounts I need at the right price. Great thing is...I have pals who deal with thee oils and they break down the drum for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;">On to my wacky ideas for great soap! </span></span></span><br />
<span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">I love to eat, I'm also a sous chef. I am also a member of the Fragrance Foundation. CFSS is my title</span></span></span><br />
<span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">and I am trained as a fragrance sales specialist since 1999.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1fNKQsXjrAnq2KF5uLEPfORk3SsusarTfsn3FrnOkkevlrl_XLUAm-MaLeigUgUBv_WlKXbAOIqOgou0DSpSCboavHi_YQlqZz6yHU_evqtDpeLga9CYUCyz_H4uCptpqNB8CqHLZsqw/s1600/header-fifi-2010-001.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-1fNKQsXjrAnq2KF5uLEPfORk3SsusarTfsn3FrnOkkevlrl_XLUAm-MaLeigUgUBv_WlKXbAOIqOgou0DSpSCboavHi_YQlqZz6yHU_evqtDpeLga9CYUCyz_H4uCptpqNB8CqHLZsqw/s320/header-fifi-2010-001.png" width="320" /></a><span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;"> </span> <span style="color: black;">I use my knowledge of food and scents to come up</span></span></span><br />
<div style="color: black;"><span data-jsid="text">with soap combinations that are unique and different.</span></div><span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">It sounds crazy...but it works! My top soap to date is Cherry Bombastic. Black cherry, paprika, chili</span></span></span><br />
<span data-jsid="text"><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="color: black;">powder yerba santa leaf and poppy seeds. This would make one great cookie!!</span></span> Then there's the recent hit, SULTAN. This soap really utilized both of my skills. It contains a custom fragrance blend that I made myself, and great foody spices. It came together really well. The next soap I am excited over is one that combines lime, corriander and black cardamom! Look for it soon.</span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">The one main goal I have for the soap is not to be a duplicated item....or a remake on a soap I like. I mean, don't get me wrong, I use soaps made by crafters that I absolutely wished I came up with. But hey, it's THEIRS! They took the time and effort to come up with a winner and I would be a complete jackass to rip it off and change the name. One fave of mine..and I mean FAVE, is the ginger soap by Flower Child, aka, Jackie at Good Earth. I love it and may she be blessed plenty because it's a top seller of hers. I took the ginger and built a soap around it. THE HERBALIST is MY take on ginger. It's different from Jackie's and people love it. Her soap INSPIRED my version of a ginger soap. There's a lot of copy cat soapers out there.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">May God bless them, lol.</span><br />
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<div style="color: #a64d79;"><span data-jsid="text" style="font-size: large;">Many ideas come from the way I feel,and my personal life. My soap is also my personal barometer! </span></div><br />
<span data-jsid="text">My friends can tell when things are fun and happy because I'll premier 3 fruity soaps in a row. Or if I'm a bit discouraged, I'll fall back on floral scents that remind me of my grandmother. My soap is very personal to me.</span><br />
<span data-jsid="text">I am just grateful that cool people love it! When you buy a bar of Curat soap, it goes towards my family's livelihood, now how can that not be appreciated? Exactly. It SO IS!</span>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-72763407477114022122011-05-11T16:10:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:47:34.948-07:00A Tub Full O Bubbles!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDzwdaSkxr7V3-BMoy4A4Lckl1kQRh6z895C3tzBFdSQ3-1-pVKK4ytT2vRvzZ9EuKxmGg5nuezD_wdkndI0fWXuR3ZU8zOVfdMDmkEaJnUBE7F6IWyGzmcjwV2hj-e6XKMcmz7XJmK-w/s1600/clawfoot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPDzwdaSkxr7V3-BMoy4A4Lckl1kQRh6z895C3tzBFdSQ3-1-pVKK4ytT2vRvzZ9EuKxmGg5nuezD_wdkndI0fWXuR3ZU8zOVfdMDmkEaJnUBE7F6IWyGzmcjwV2hj-e6XKMcmz7XJmK-w/s1600/clawfoot.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Lot's of bubbles...yet so little time! Where have the days gone, when we used to lounge in the tub and soak our cares away? A busy lifestyle means less of this pleasure. I say it's time to get back to the tub!<br />
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Take 30 minutes to run a nice bathtub full of water and just relax. Doesn't this sound wonderful! Of course it does, and here's a few make-at-home soaks for you to enjoy. Let me know if you use them and what the results are. Did you ease tension, get rejuvinated, had some well deserved time to yourself? I want to know. And this summer, I am taking a long bath every Sunday afternoon. It's a promise to myself that I must keep!<br />
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<div style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: large;">Milk & Honey Moisture Bath</span></div> To a warm bath add the following:<br />
3 cups of warm milk (this can be cow's, goatsmilk or even soy!)<br />
3 tablespoons of clover honey<br />
3 drops of sweet almond oil<br />
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-size: large;">Relax & Release Bath</span><br />
To a warm bath add the following:<br />
2 cups of Epsom's salts or mineral salts<br />
4 drops of essential lime oil<br />
3 drops of essential spearmint oil<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Energizer Bunny Bath</span><br />
To a warm bath add the following:<br />
1 cup of hydrogen peroxide<br />
1 cup of sea salt (can sub with mineral salt)<br />
1 cup of baking soda<br />
4 drops of essential orange oil<br />
2 drops of essential lemon oil<br />
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All recipes are by Misty Al-Eryani. You can experiment with your own creations, just be sure to have the proper dilutions when using essential oils. Essential oils and organic herbs can be purchased at you nearest specialty store. Here in Indy, I recommend Good Earth. Ask for Jackie, she is wonderful and can lead you in the right direction with using herbs and essential oils for your body!Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-82463773132469784202011-05-05T15:26:00.000-07:002011-05-05T15:26:11.904-07:00It's .................................HANDMADE PROMENADE TIME!!!<span style="font-size: large;">Join 15+ local crafters on First Friday, May 6th for Handmade Promenade on the Avenue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will be set up in the little green space directly next to the Dean Johnson Gallery. We will have handmade jewelry, soaps, clothing, art prints, book safes, pottery, housewares, hand-poured candles, and much more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday, May 6 · <span class="dtstart"><span class="value-title" title="2011-05-06T17:00:00"> </span>5:00pm</span> - <span class="dtend"><span class="value-title" title="2011-05-06T21:00:00"> </span>9:00pm</span></span><br />
<div class="location vcard"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="fn org">On the green next to the Dean Johnson Gallery</span></span><div class="adr"><div class="street-address"><span style="font-size: large;">646 Mass Ave</span></div><div class="locality"><span style="font-size: large;">Indianapolis, Indiana</span></div><div class="locality"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="locality"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqu4LK0gkr2AHBqF17O2kuoy-lpurfNH2GsvxmRqdCbA85ooyIyALOHPtwckIkief1VVVQuDvPCamqa5JJ4tnXHb_hdPxLKpCJnCg3kL6n27qBbb3O4Pl3DrsPTQLRAekN0VmhxRnO-RC/s1600/217680_208322565858713_107496402607997_752738_3269611_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqu4LK0gkr2AHBqF17O2kuoy-lpurfNH2GsvxmRqdCbA85ooyIyALOHPtwckIkief1VVVQuDvPCamqa5JJ4tnXHb_hdPxLKpCJnCg3kL6n27qBbb3O4Pl3DrsPTQLRAekN0VmhxRnO-RC/s400/217680_208322565858713_107496402607997_752738_3269611_n.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div class="locality"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div></div></div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-28257693058606757662011-04-23T13:29:00.000-07:002011-04-23T13:32:13.629-07:00I Love Uniquely Packaged Items................I DO!So I am currently in the process of ordering packaging for the new Curat Balm. So many choices, so many directions to go in, as far as images and fonts and such. I have finally decided to keep it very simple and clean, with white and black as the main color scheme. Hopefully you will agree and like what I have chosen to do, but the most important thing is product results right? Right! I can say that the balm...you will love!<br />
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On my packaging quest I really wanted to see what others were doing as far as balms are concerned, so I did what every red-blooded soaper would do, I Googled "balms" lol! One evening while surfing the net, Google gave me an interesting lead off into the world of hair pomades. I guess since many were packaged in the same manner as body balms, the search Angels wanted to give me a look inside another realm of creativity.<br />
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Do you use a hair pomade? Have you ever? Well, I do. I have a faux-hawk and it needs to be stylishly "hawkish" everyday. So into my hair, I apply pomades and holding pastes from time to time. What I have found are some really cool pomade choices! I intend to purchase a few just for the packaging design alone. Here's the neatest ones I came across, and if you know of others, please add in your comments. Enjoy the Pomade Parade!<br />
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</div>Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-78788192752009916902011-04-21T16:14:00.000-07:002011-04-21T16:43:06.469-07:00JEALOUSY SQUARED.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RXvvjWrTNRY/TbDA8cg2BMI/AAAAAAAAAEY/sxagiai0Vqo/s1600/g1-hpp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 365px; height: 367px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RXvvjWrTNRY/TbDA8cg2BMI/AAAAAAAAAEY/sxagiai0Vqo/s400/g1-hpp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598186481500161218" /></a><br />.....So, I signed up to <a href="https://squareup.com/">Square</a> (credit/debit payments on the go)...months ago before it was hip! When it came I was so ready to get rolling and accepting cards at events, but as I tried to plug the little square reader into my smartphone, I quickly found out my phone was a dumbphone. I have a G1 Android, and while it allowed for the Square app to connect, the reader couldn't. Yes, I know I can key in the card info, but I will be subject to extra fees so what's the point.<br /><br />I have Square Envy! All my crafter friends have the app, the card reader in their phone and they are happy as honey bees with a ton of pollen. Crap! I love my Android phone, and really don't have the cash to fork out 300 bucks to upgrade, well, kinda sorta but you don't want me to go into a tirade about how the electronic sector of the world has chained us to technology and greedy communications providers making a ton of loot by selling a phone that costs 4 bucks to make for 400 bucks. And, they'll just come out with a newer model in 24 hours anyway! Yep, envious of my Square friends.<br /><br />As for the service, i have used it with a friend's phone and it is wonderful. You punch in the total, swipe the client card, they sign on your touch screen and everyone is happy. Well, except ME. <br /><br />I will go and get a phone it's silly not to, even though i absolutely love the G1.<br /><br />Boo-Hoomisty - fiercelookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134437470617241046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-398253939325161206.post-21809465387238334292011-03-24T15:25:00.000-07:002011-03-24T15:28:28.188-07:00<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="actorName actorDescription"><span style="font-size: small;"><a data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=282911012582" href="http://www.facebook.com/curatclean">CURAT HANDCRAFTED SOAPS Est. 2010</a></span></div><div class="actorName actorDescription"></div><div class="actorName actorDescription"></div><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><span class="messageBody">Revisting the Lush "Truth" email...I am still astonished, but I did break down and purchased a couple bath bombs...yes, I know..but I'm a softy for them at times. Just honestly speaking. Be sure to comment if you feel the need, I would love to read what you Curaties have to say!</span></span></h6><div style="color: magenta;"><h2 class="uiHeaderTitle"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What does "Handmade" mean to you?</span></h2></div><div class="clearfix"><div class="mbs uiHeaderSubTitle lfloat fsm fwn fcg">by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/curatclean">CURAT HANDCRAFTED SOAPS Est. 2010</a> on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 5:51pm</div><div class="mbs uiHeaderSubTitle lfloat fsm fwn fcg"></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am a soapcrafter. I make my soaps from start to finish. Oils that I saponify myself,the ingredients I add by hand(essential oils, fresh and dried plants & fruits, and dried spices)Some I grind by hand with the aid of the mortar & pestle...some with a blender or food processor. I hand pic the ingredients I use. I buy local, I sell to all. I take pride in what I do. As I meet and talk with many soapers, both cold and hot process soapcrafters...I get a since of pride and the desire to educate the public about the craft of making soap. I really felt bad when I had to establish the recent price increase. I was so happy being able to provide a product people really liked at an affordable price. Many of you still say that even with the price increase..it's still a great value. Thank you, I appreciate it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently..I was online admiring the handmade soap companies who have broken the mold in the cosmetics industry. LUSH HANDMADE COSMETICS is one of them. I love their products and quite a few of you are LUSH clients. I decided to ask them a question in regards to their products..since they invite the chance to provide information to consumers. My question was simple and straight forward:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Do you use the cold or hot process method to make your soaps?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Easy right? Well I did get an answer. Very timely, very honest, but...way more info than I asked for.Today I found out that LUSH soaps are 'melt and pour' soaps! I was shocked to say the least. But here, you can see for yourselves. Here is a copy of the email transmission.Now I have to say...is the retail price for their soaps fair? That's up to you as a consumer.</span><br />
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Great news! Pogue's Run Grocer is a retailer of Curat-Romania soaps! They have Ashes 2 Ashes, Curat Spice No.2, Florala Cimbru, Spicy Peach!!! Pick up a few today.. <br />
Pogue's Run Grocer<br />
2828 E. 10th<br />
Indianapolis, IN 46201<br />
(317) 426-4963Curat Handcrafted Soapshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00124186167091256429noreply@blogger.com0