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Refill Cleanse and Moisturize Mist for Baby - Ecofriendly Concentrate

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:17:41 -0500

$6.00
My babies NEVER get diaper rashes, unless I stray from my usual diapering routine and foolishly imagine that the "sensitive skin" unscented wood pulp commercial diaper wipes will do fine for just this one day... Never again! Try this cleansing mist, and I promise you'll never go back either! Probably, like my baby, yours will even ask for it by name (or at least by sound - mine calls it "tss tss tss")!

This listing is for one 4 ounce bottle of concentrated baby mist - enough to reconstitute with water to refill a 4 ounce bottle EIGHT times! This allows you to reduce your environmental impact by saving on shipping, packaging, and transportation costs. How greaet is that?

My special formula is made just for use with reusable cloth baby wipes. Keep a stack of dry wipes near your changing area. Spray my Cleanse and Moisturize Mist either directly on your baby's bottom, or on the wipe itself, and then wipe baby clean. Throw the dirty wipes in the laundry with the cloth diapers. Alternatively, you can use the spray with a tissue, and throw it away with the disposable.

There are other wipes solutions out there, and plenty of home-made recipes available online. Don't be fooled - this one is different. Unlike other washable wipe formulas, mine has absolutely no soap or detergent of any kind, so you don't have to worry about irritating your baby's delicate skin. Years of experimentation have led me to this solution which is soluble in both water and oil, meaning that (just like soap) this solution will stick to both water-based messes, as well as the stickier junk water-based formulas leave behind. But unlike soap, it will not strip the skin of much needed natural oils. In fact, the skin will be even softer and more moisturized than ever before. This spray is so moisturizing, in fact, you can use it as an all-over spray lotion. The soft oatmeal, milk and honey scent is really nice too!

This wonderful spray has uses beyond the changing table - bring it with you in the car, on camping trips, anywhere you might need a quick freshen-up. Spray on and wipe with a cloth wipe or paper towel, napkin or tissue. It's no bath, but it'll leave you a heck of a lot cleaner and nicer smelling than that alcoholic gel junk.

Here's some of the positive etsy feedback I have received for this product:

"This is the greatest stuff!! I use it everywhere I go, it fits in a purse with a single cloth diaper and a cloth wipe and I can clean my baby anywhere. Anyone who is enviromentally conscious and on go should have a bottle or 2 on hand."

Fun Mix of Ecofriendly Alternatives to Paper Towels - 6 Full Size Cloths

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:59:36 -0500

$7.00
Made from reclaimed soft fabric, each thirsty two-layer towel will do anything a disposable paper towel can do, and then some. Use it as a casual dinner or lunchbox napkin, for washing windows, dishes, baby's face, the kitchen counter, cooking in the microwave, cleaning up spills, drying dishes. Rinse it out and use it again. This towel can handle whatever you throw at it. And the best part is, when you are done, you just throw it in the laundry. Well, whaddya think they did before they made paper towels out of wood pulp and bleach?

These aren't your pretty embroidered dish cloths. I made these cloths to get USED, out of fabric I have saved from going to the landfill. You can feel good about yucking these things up. They'll wash, and they'll get clean, and you'll keep using them, no matter how "used" they get. And even if you use them for a mess you'd rather not see again in your washing machine, you can still feel okay about throwing them away.

See my instructable for more information about how you can rid yourself of the papertowel, napkin and baby wipe demon. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Using-Paper-Towels-Napkins-and-Baby- These wipes are twice the size (10x8) as ones described in the instructable ("minis"), so they are even better for bigger jobs. Also, they are perfect for folding in half to get the exact same size as the minis, so you can now stack your minis and larger towels in a tidy little pile, and choose which size you need. They are a mixed lot of different fabrics (most likely, but not necessarily the ones pictured here). Throw them all together in the napkin basket - they'll look great! Who cares if your paper towels and napkins match? Please look in my shop for other fabric options. I also have mixed lots of wipes in the smaller 5x8 size in similar fabrics.

Also available in my shop - plenty of green cleaning products to pair with your new green cleaning cloths!

Ecofriendly Washable Trio of Dry Dusting or Damp Mopping Pads to Fit Your Standard Swiffer Sweeper - plus a FREE sample of natural floor and window cleaner

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:56:46 -0500

$10.00
Can you balance a clean floor with the trash created by using those disposable mopping systems? I really don't think so. So I don't clean the floor. Ha! Wouldn't it be great if you could work logic that way?

So if, like me, you've had your swiffer gathering cobwebs in the garage because you can't bring yourself to use those disposable mopping pads, here's your solution! This listing is for a set of three thick and thirsty reusable cloths made to fit a standard swiffer or other similar convenience mopping system (the kind where you shove a corner of the cloth down into the pokey hole to make it stay attached).

These cloths are made out of thick and highly textured cotton chenille fabric (blue this week) dug out of the pound bin of my local fabric discount warehouse. These are just as good as the dry disposable mopping pads for dry dusting (although not as good as my plastic bottle fleece dry dusting mop heads...), but they really shine as a damp mop pad. No pun intended. (-; Simply dampen the cloth with floor cleaner or soapy water or whatever you like to use, attach to your mop and go to town. Or, you can spray your cleaner right onto the floor and use the cloth to mop it dry.

If you don't have a favorite ecofriendly alternative to those harsh chemical cleaners filled with who-knows-what, not to worry! Your order will come with a FREE sample bottle of my very own floor and window cleaner. You just add the concentrated solution to a cup of water, and use it to fill a spray bottle with, or soak your pads in it before attaching to your mop head.

Please have a look in my shop for additional green cleaning solutions to fit your needs. Most of my products are available in a concentrated form, so you save on packaging AND shipping. How cool is that?

Soothe Your Sniffer Gift Set - Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Shea Butter and Organic Cotton/Bamboo

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:55:27 -0500

$15.00
Finally! Cold weather has returned, and I am once again in production of my whipped shea mousses - just in time for flu season too!

This collection is a little labor of love I put together for those times when someone I care about is feeling under the weather. This collection, along with a Get Well card, is my favorite way of saying how much I care. I think you will love it too!

This listing includes 6 washable facial cloths made from 50/50 Organic Cotton and Organic Bamboo knit fabric. It is unbleached and undyed, and incredibly soft. Ridding yourself of that red, chapped, and sore nose you get from repeated blowing and wiping begins with quitting paper tissues. You know they make that junk out of wood pulp and bleach and all kinds of ugly stuff, and no amount of added "lotion" is going to keep it from scraping your skin to bits with teeny tiny splinters. Honestly, I wonder about what's in their "lotion" anyway, and what kind of junk my skin is absorbing through the teeny cuts and scrapes their wood pulp has left behind... But I digress.

Also included is a 1 ounce slimline spray bottle of my all-natural aromatherapy mist for cold, flu, and allergies. This potent blend of eucalyptus and peppermint is wonderful for opening nasal passages and easing sinus pressure (although I can't really promise this, since the FDA can't seem to "verify" the herbal wisdom of countless generations...). Spray it in the air, on your pillow, on your stack of facial cloths, wherever you think it will help. I've had an herbologist explain to me that the best place to apply essential oils or aromatherapeutic sprays is the bottoms of your feet!

And last but not least - you will also receive a 1 ounce jar of my 85% Organic Soothe Your Sniffer Peppermint and Eucalyptus Whipped Shea Mousse. You will just love this stuff! It will moisturize and comfort your irritated skin, while giving the sinus-soothing benefits of the peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils. If you use vapor-rub type products, please try this shea butter instead! Commmercial vapor rubs are full of awful petroleum products and who-knows-what. Junk I would never put on my own skin - much less that of my children! Rub a little of this shea mousse on your chest and see the difference for yourself.

All three products will arrive packaged in a cute little gift package I make myself from recycled materials. Keep it for yourself, or give to someone you love!

Ecofriendly Alternative to Paper Towels, Napkins and Tissues - 6 Unbleached Natural Flannel Full Sized Cloths

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:54:28 -0500

$8.00
Made from reclaimed soft cotton fabric dug out of the poundbin at my local fabric warehouse, each thirsty two-layer towel will do anything a disposable paper towel can do, and then some. Use it as a casual dinner or lunchbox napkin, for washing windows, dishes, baby's face, the kitchen counter, cooking in the microwave, as a hanky, cleaning up spills, drying dishes. Rinse it out and use it again. This towel can handle whatever you throw at it. And the best part is, when you are done, you just throw it in the laundry. Well, whaddya think they did before they made paper towels out of wood pulp and bleach?

These aren't your pretty embroidered dish cloths. I made these cloths to get USED, out of fabric I have saved from going to the landfill. You can feel good about yucking these things up. They'll wash, and they'll get clean, and you'll keep using them, no matter how "used" they get. And even if you use them for a mess you'd rather not see again in your washing machine, you can still feel okay about throwing them away.

See my instructable for more information about how you can rid yourself of the papertowel, napkin and baby wipe demon. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Using-Paper-Towels-Napkins-and-Baby- These wipes are twice the size (10x8) as ones described in the instructable ("minis"), so they are even better for bigger jobs. Also, they are perfect for folding in half to get the exact same size as the minis, so you can now stack your minis and larger towels in a tidy little pile, and choose which size you need. They are a soft and thick 100% cotton flannel fabric, in a natural, slighly flecked cream color. Please look in my shop for other fabric options.

Also available in my shop - plenty of green cleaning products to pair with your new green cleaning cloths!

Washable Alternative to Convenience Pop Up Cloths - Add this kit to your washable paper towel alternative order

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:53:39 -0500

$2.00
Are you already enjoying the convenience of using washable cloths instead of paper towels? This kit will help you turn your stack of fabric cloths into a ready supply of convenience cleaning cloths, similar to Clorox wipes or other name brands, only with the ecofriendly benefits of being all natural and reusable. Simply dilute the concentrated sample of my Naturally Gentle All Purpose Cleanser with a cup of water, and put your cloths in the box. When you are ready to clean countertops, appliances, sinks, floors, cabinets, and other durable surfaces, you just grab a wipe and go to town. When you are done, simply wash it with your regular laundry. Couldn't be easier!

This listing is for one reusable washable plastic lidded tub (may vary from that shown in the photo), labeled for use as a container for washable convenience cloths, premoistened with cleaning solution. You also get a sample size bottle of my Naturally Gentle All Purpose Cleanser. If you don't already have washable cloths to replace your paper towels with, please consider one of my listings for cloths made of upcycled and reclaimed fabric. I also carry large bottles of concentrated refill cleaning solution. Each bottle will refill your container 16 times!

Calendula and Oatmeal Hydrating Belly Mask for Expectant Mommies - All Natural

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:52:45 -0500

$4.75
This special formula will hydrate, gently exfoliate and soothe the dry, itchy and tight skin associated with pregnancy. Mix this dry powder with mashed bananas, avocado, milk or yogurt to make a paste, and then smooth it all over your belly and/or breasts, hips, legs, face - wherever you like. Allow the mask to rest for 5 to 20 minutes while you take some time for yourself - lounge in the tub or in a hammock... :-D Then rinse with warm water, rubbing gently in a circular motion.

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA. The formulation is based on traditional wisdom regarding the healthful utility of substances found in nature, but I make no claims that this product will cure, treat, heal or magick away any physical ailments. This product has been well-tested among my friends and family, and has received raving reviews. If this mask doesn't make your skin feel softer and less itchy, I'll refund your money!

Widely accepted properties of the ingredients used in my formula:

Ground oatmeal soothes itchy skin by coating it in a thin layer of polysaccharides which soothe and protect even after you rinse the mask off.
Honey is a humectant which softens skin and improves elasticity by drawing water from the air.
Super-fine ground walnut shells exfoliate.
Buttermilk powder contains alpha-hydroxyacids - found in many expensive anti-aging formulations.
Calendula aids in cell regeneration, healing damaged, dry and cracked skin, and may help prevent damage such as scarring caused by stretching.
Olive oil is absorbed by the skin quickly and is loaded with unsaturated fats as well as vitamins A and E, to help hydrate, soften, and fortify your skin.
Ginger essential oil stimulates circulation, bringing much-needed blood and oxygen to your growing skin.
Cucumber extract cools and calms hot and itchy skin.
Carrot Seed Oil supports circulation, cell growth, and contains powerful anti-aging compounds.
Helichrysum supports cell growth and healing.
Chamomile and Niaouli ease pain and irritation of the skin.

You will receive a 4-ounce jar filled by weight with 65 grams of powder.

SUPER GREEN Cleanse and Moisturize Mist for Baby - Complete Starter Set for Ecofriendly Alternative to Baby Wipes - Over 36 Ounces of Baby Wipe Spray - Will Last 6 Months or More

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:52:14 -0500

$23.00
My babies NEVER get diaper rashes, unless I stray from my usual diapering routine and foolishly imagine that the "sensitive skin" unscented wood pulp commercial diaper wipes will do fine for just this one day... Never again! Try this cleansing mist, and I promise you'll never go back either! Probably, like my baby, yours will even ask for it by name (or at least by sound - mine calls it "tss tss tss")!

This listing is for everything you need to get started saying goodbye to disposable wipes. You will receive:

1. One dozen reusable, washable soft cotton baby wipes. Choose from something listed in my shop, or I will choose the fabric. If I choose, you'll probably get an eclectic mix of sort-of-coordinating fabrics left over from after I've put together as many dozen and half-dozen sets as I can. If you have a special request, send me a convo and I'll see if I can accomodate you.

2. One 4 ounce spray bottle of my Cleanse and Moisturize Spray (see description below)

3. One 1 ounce spray bottle of Cleanse and Moisturize Mist for your purse or diaper bag

4. One 4 ounce bottle of concentrated Cleanse and Moisturize Mist, with instructions to dilute with your own water to refill your 4 ounce spray bottle EIGHT times. This allows you to reduce your environmental impact by saving on shipping, packaging, and transportation costs. How great is that?

My special formula is made just for use with reusable cloth baby wipes. Keep a stack of dry wipes near your changing area. Spray my Cleanse and Moisturize Mist either directly on your baby's bottom, or on the wipe itself, and then wipe baby clean. Throw the dirty wipes in the laundry with the cloth diapers. Alternatively, you can use the spray with a tissue, and throw it away with the disposable.

There are other wipes solutions out there, and plenty of home-made recipes available online. Don't be fooled - this one is different. Unlike other washable wipe formulas, mine has absolutely no soap or detergent of any kind, so you don't have to worry about irritating your baby's delicate skin. Years of experimentation have led me to this solution which is soluble in both water and oil, meaning that (just like soap) this solution will stick to both water-based messes, as well as the stickier junk water-based formulas leave behind. But unlike soap, it will not strip the skin of much needed natural oils. In fact, the skin will be even softer and more moisturized than ever before. This spray is so moisturizing, in fact, you can use it as an all-over spray lotion. The soft oatmeal, milk and honey scent is really nice too!

This wonderful spray has uses beyond the changing table - bring it with you in the car, on camping trips, anywhere you might need a quick freshen-up. Spray on and wipe with a cloth wipe or paper towel, napkin or tissue. It's no bath, but it'll leave you a heck of a lot cleaner and nicer smelling than that alcoholic gel junk.

Here's some of the positive etsy feedback I have received for this product:

"This is the greatest stuff!! I use it everywhere I go, it fits in a purse with a single cloth diaper and a cloth wipe and I can clean my baby anywhere. Anyone who is enviromentally conscious and on go should have a bottle or 2 on hand."

and

"i love this spray and the wipes are awesome! i especially love the popsicle ones...very soft!"

Note: My 6 Month or More calculation comes from my own usage rate. You might use more, or less. You get more than 9 refills in your spray bottle, and I only use one bottle per month, but my baby is in daycare 3 days a week. Point being, this is a TON of spray, don't be fooled by the little bottles - I send this stuff super concentrated to save on shipping and packaging.

Facial Care Kit for Thrifty Hippies - Economy Version

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:51:03 -0500

$10.50
If you're like me, your face is begging for some TLC! I can't afford the natural (read expensive) stuff, and I refuse to put the cheap junk on my skin. So I went a long time neglecting to give my skin the attention it needed. Well, I've got a new solution for both of us. After extensive formulation, product testing, and handing out samples far and wide, the results are in: heathy beautiful skin doesn't have to cost $30 per ounce!

This listing is for:

one 1-ounce bottle of my Thrify Hippie Eye Make-Up Remover and Facial Moisturizer. No bells or whistles on this creamy natural formula. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, so it won't irritate your eyes. You can use it to remove your makeup as well as just a general facial moisturizer. It is very light and not at all greasy, and will not cause blemishes. Ingredients: Distilled Water, Olive Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax, Vitamin E, Optiphen. (Paraben-Free Preservative).

Six reusable washable cloths for removing your makeup. Just apply a little of the Make-Up Remover to the pad, and gently wipe your make up off. Launder with your regular wash. Yours may vary slightly from those shown in the photo, but all are made of very soft and absorbent fabric.

One 0.25 ounce bottle of my Night Time Eye Serum For Sensible Folks. Everything your eyes need, and nothing they don't. This formula will moisturize and soften, minimizing the appearance of fine lines, without breaking the bank. Ingredients: Castor Oil, Calendula-Infused Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Extract, Apricot Kernel Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Vitamin E, Essential Oils of Carrot Seed, Bourbon Geranium, Pomegranate, and Chamomile.

Calendula and Chamomile Healing Salve

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:50:17 -0500

$5.00
For minor abrasions and irritations of the skin (cuts, scrapes, rashes, bumps, bruises, blemishes, blisters, and just about anything else that ails you), nothing beats the skin-soothing and healing powers of calendula-infused olive oil and chamomile essential oil. This healing salve is made from top-quality ingredients, including a time-consuming infusion of real calendula blossoms steeped in pure olive oil, made by yours truly. I did not skimp on the chamomile essential oil either - you will be amazed at how apparent the scent of chamomile is in this balm. Chamomile essential oil is one of the most expensive essential oils you can buy. It cannot be distilled by traditional methods, and that makes it a very very precious essential oil. But its healing powers have been well-known in Europe for centuries. My own Oma swore by chamomile tea as a healing tonic for absolutely everything - skin problems, respiratory issues, cold and fever, digestive ailments... Nothing ailed us that chamomile couldn't fix. You will see for yourself, this age-old remedy really truly does work wonders. For severely dry skin (my local postmaster's cracked and bleeding thumbs come to mind...) absolutely NOTHING compares to this salve's ability to moisturize, heal and protect. Try some today - you will LOVE it - you have my personal promise.

I just have to include these few little lines - these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and this product is not meant to heal, cure, treat or diagnose any medical conditions. If you question the appropriateness fo this product for your particular skin condition, I would encourage you to seek the advice of a trusted medical practitioner.

This balm is packaged in a one-ounce slip top round aluminum tin. If left in a car or other very warm area, it may melt and make a mess - you'll want to keep it with you at all times anyway though! (-;

Naturally Gentle Spot Treatment for Acne - With Tea Tree, Lavender, and Other Essential Oils

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:44:09 -0500

$6.00
This is my newest item in my skin care line, and I am very proud of it! It was formulated as a special request by my friend Jenny at http://www.2by2boutique.etsy.com (LOVE those special requests!) and I made a big batch. Passed it around to all my favorite guinea pigs (no, not the 7th graders, my products are tested on grown ups!), and the results are unanimous. This stuff ROCKS!

You will receive 1/4 fluid ounce in a white screw-top roller ball tip applicator. This is not your commercial chemical-laden poison acne treatment. Who knows what they put in that stuff??? This little bottle is PACKED with zit-zapping all-natural goodness. Jojoba, apricot, and castor oils soothe and replace lost oils after the tea tree oil, lavender, and other essential oils draw impurities to the surface and dry out the gross stuff. Vitamin E is added to help skin heal without scarring. There is plenty of tea tree and lavender oil to make this a highly potent formula. This bottle is going to last you a LONG time. Each application will be a miniscule pass-over with the roller ball.

I have to say this - this product and its claims have not been evaluated by the FDA, and so all I can really say is that this stuff has some oil and natural essential oils in it, and the ingredients I use are "traditionally known" for the qualities I've ascribed to them. But you'll have to use it at your own risk, and know that even though "traditional wisdom" indicates you can use these ingredients to treat acne, I'm not saying my particular product will work that way. And if it does, who knows - it could just be your imagination. And if it doesn't, I'll give you a refund. So what do you have to lose? Sure beats that chemically-loaded whatnot you'd buy at the store!

Uplifting Pink Grapefruit Aromatherapy Mist

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:06:20 -0500

$3.00
Grapefruit essential oil has been shown to bring about an uplifted feeling, and helps in mood enhancement. If you are feeling stressed or a little blue (like I often do this time of year!), try this pure and natural aromatherapeutic spray for spraying in the air, on your sheets or pillows, on a hankie to carry in your pocket. Whenever you feel like you could use a little pick-me-up, reach for this spray.

(This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose, cure or treat any disease or ailment, but you can Google as well as I can to see the wide range of evidence supporting the effectiveness of grapefruit essential oil as an aromatherapeutic.)

The counselor at the school where I work uses this spray in her office to create a happy and cheerful atomosphere. She likes to use a spray or two inside the tissue box (alternating once in a while with my lavender spray). Some droopy students respond so well to the effects of the grapefruit, they ask if they can have an extra tissue or two when they leave to get them through the day. Some just stop by for a tissue, and that's it! Sometimes I use it in my classroom on a particularly dragging morning to help the kids perk up and get ready to learn. Sometimes they even ask for it! Some may say it's just a placebo, and since I'm a science teacher, I welcome the argument! But I say, if the kids think it works, what's the difference? It's a darn nice smelling placebo at that, and better than the junk some people use to deal with their stress...

This no-nonsense aromatherapy mist comes in a one ounce cobalt blue slimline spray bottle, and contains just enough water and witch hazel to make a formula which is just perfect for spraying on your sheets, pillow, in the air, car, or anywhere else you could use a little joy.

Catch A Star Aromatherapy Mist

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:05:52 -0500

$3.00
Is there anything peppermint can't do? Brain research, widely studied in the field of education, indicates that peppermint has extraordinary effects on the human mind and body. Among the effects:

Appetite suppression
Increased alertness
Improved physical strength and endurance
Greater memory capacity and retention
Increased energy
Aid in digestion
Clears sinuses
Cools the skin
Increased motivation
Improves circulation
Neutralizes odors
Creates an uplifting sense of optimism and well-being

In summary - peppermint just may well help you reach whatever goals you set for yourself! So go on, CATCH A STAR!

My 2.7 ounce Aromatherapy Mist is made with very simple ingredients - water, peppermint, and witch hazel (to aid in the oil and water mixing). What do you do with it? Spray it in the air, on your skin (I recommend the bottoms of your feet - try it!), on your pillow, on a hanky you bring with you in your pocket, whatever you think would be helpful! Just don't spray it near your eyes or mucous membranes.

You may be wondering about how such a simple product can make such big claims. First of all, none of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA and are not meant to treat, cure, or heal any physical, mental or emotional condition. But you can google as well as I can and see for yourself how much scientific research supports my claims. Have I personally tested any of these effects and proven them to be true? Well, yes and no. I have tested them, and for me personally, all of them are true. In my science class, we often test effects of different aromas (as part of our brain study), and my students have also found many of them to be true. But I am a science teacher, and so I believe nothing can be proven. Maybe peppermint is just a powerful placebo. I don't think so, but it's possible. Smells darn good anyway!

Night Time Eye Serum for Sensible Folks Who Prefer a Cheap and Simple Bottle

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:05:20 -0500

$3.75
This is my original formula eye serum, in its original no-frills packaging. If you are interested in a pretty blue glass roller ball applicator (still at a fantastic price), please see my other listing.

If you're like me, maybe you've never bought eye serum before in your life. That's because if you're like me, you'd never pay $20 per ounce of some mystery concoction that wasn't going to do anything to freeze time and stop the inevitable changes of aging. Well, I was tired of looking at all of those ads in magazines and on TV advertising exorbitantly priced mixtures of stuff I already had on hand. So I did some lengthy research and product testing and passed out a junkload of samples, and the feedback is unanimous. You CAN afford a simple eye serum that works just as well as the expensive stuff!

I put in plenty of what your eyes need, and none of what they don't. Each component of the formula is carefully chosen for it's mildness, safety, and reputation for providing healing and therapeutic benefits to dry, aging, and sensitive skin. Included in this list of wonder oils is my very own brew of calendula-infused olive oil, along with carrot seed essential oil, rice bran oil, vitamin E, pomegranate essential oil, and jojoba oil, and other great gifts from nature. All ingredients are fully disclosed in the materials list below, as well as on the label. Nothing you won't recognize!

This is a nice, thick oil-based serum which will deeply moisturize the skin around your eyes, reducing the appearance of fine lines. A teeny bit goes a LONG way, and this little bottle is going to last you quite a while. Just dab the smallest amount around your eyes after removing your makeup and before you go to bed. It feels amazing - and you will definitely see and feel a difference in your skin in the morning. This little bottle (1/4 ounce)will stretch a while, but not forever though, since I packaged this stuff in the smallest bottles I had, so I could make the price low enough for you to try it out without too much risk. I'm not worried though - you'll be back for more! (-;

Incidentally, there's no need to feel limited to only applying this to your eyes. The wonderful healing qualities of these ingredients are great for other places that need some seriously intensive care. Try it for stretch marks, scars, rashes, scrapes, burns, and other damaged areas. This stuff is great!

Disclaimer - the FDA has not evaluated any of these statements and this product is not intended to treat, cure, heal, diagnose or magick away any medical condition. I'm not saying it will make your wrinkles and stretch marks disappear, or that it will help you get a hot date for Saturday night. I also don't pay out the nose to have some guy with a clipboard pore over my paperwork to verify my ingredients are organic. But I do buy my materials from someone who does. You're welcome to visit them at www.coloradoorganics.net I believe in full disclosure of ingredients and processes for all of my products. If you have any questions, just ask. And finally, if you are worried about the appropriateness of this product for your skin, talk to a health care practitioner or test it out on the inside of your wrist before putting it on your eyes.

Here's a real customer's comment about my eye serum:

"Hi there! I have been using your eye stuff since I received it a couple weeks ago and I am IN LOVE!!!! Not only have my wrinkles diminished, but I also have a bump of some sort on my upper left lid that is almost gone. That bump (right above my lashes) has been there for probably two years and your goodies are making it disappear! I just thought you might like to know how utterly pleased I am. Thanks!"

Facial Moisturizer and Eye Makeup Remover for Thrifty Hippies

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:03:02 -0500

$4.00
Why does taking care of your face with natural products have to be so much more expensive than using the commercial stuff full of impossible-to-pronounce chemicals? The secret no one tells is that natural lotion is easy to make with simple ingredients. Less really is more when it comes to your face!

This listing is for one 1-ounce bottle of my Thrify Hippie Eye Make-Up Remover and Facial Moisturizer. No bells or whistles on this creamy natural formula. Fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, so it won't irritate your eyes. You can use it to remove your makeup as well as just a general facial moisturizer. It is very light and not at all greasy, and will not cause blemishes.

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Olive Oil, Organic Avocado Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax, Vitamin E, Optiphen. (Paraben-Free Preservative).

Ecofriendly Alternative to Paper Products - Trio of Super Thick and Thirsty Cotton Chenille Minis

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:02:32 -0500

$4.00
Made of soft, thickly textured cotton chenille, each thirsty towel will do anything a disposable paper towel can do, and then some. Use it for washing windows, dishes, countertops, sinks, baby's face, the microwave, cleaning up spills, drying dishes. Rinse it out and use it again. This towel can handle whatever you throw at it. And the best part is, when you are done, you just throw it in the laundry. Well, whaddya think they did before they made paper towels out of wood pulp and bleach?

These aren't your pretty embroidered dish cloths. I made these cloths to get USED, out of fabric I have saved from going to the landfill. You can feel good about yucking these things up. They'll wash, and they'll get clean, and you'll keep using them, no matter how "used" they get. And even if you use them for a mess you'd rather not see again in your washing machine, you can still feel okay about throwing them away.

See my instructable for more information about how you can rid yourself of the papertowel, napkin and baby wipe demon. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Using-Paper-Towels-Napkins-and-Baby- These wipes are the same size as the ones in the instructable, so they are perfect for little jobs. They are soft baby blue with a wavy pattern of thick stripes. Please look in my shop for other fabric options.

Also available in my shop - plenty of green cleaning products to pair with your new green cleaning cloths!

All Natural Hand and Body Lotion - 8 oz. Pump Bottle - Custom Scented, Made With Avocado and Apricot Kernel Oil

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:28:11 -0500

$7.50
It doesn't get any fresher than this - I will make this lotion when you order it! I've got more essential oils and fragrance oils than it should be legal to possess, so you can pretty much name your fancy. I probably have it!

This simple and natural formula is the no-nonsense, super-moisturizing, creamy good stuff your skin has been craving. I don't use any cheap filler oils in this lotion, just pure apricot, cocoa butter, and organic avocado and sunflower oils.

I never use any parabens, petroleum products, or wierd chemicals in any of my body products. You can rest assured that my products are gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.

Super Healing Skin Creme For Seriously Sensitive Skin, Including Rosacea, Eczema and Psoriasis

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:27:44 -0500

$12.00
This newest addition to my skin care line was formulated as a special request from a friend whose mother was suffering from rosacea. It is the richest, creamiest, gentlest creme I've made yet, and I'm proud to offer it to you!

Please copy and paste this link into your browser to read a review of my healing skin creme: http://blog.theartofbeingmom.com/?p=266

And here's a new one! http://mutheringheights.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-can-no-longer-be-mistaken-for-some.html

Each ingredient in the creme is specially chosen to be extremely gentle and kind to even the most pained skin.

Vegetable Glycerin soothes and softens skin, and acts as a humectant - pulling water from the air to keep your skin soft.

Home-Brewed Calendula-Infused Organic Olive Oil combines the healing qualities of calendula with the rich emollient base of olive oil, used for centuries to heal and moisturize skin.

Avocado Oil - one of the most moisturizing of oils, and gentle enough to use in infant products.

Apricot Kernel Oil - a pure, light oil which prevents the creme from feeling too greasy, perfect for very sensitive skin.

Cucumber Extract - cools skin and reduces puffiness and redness. There is so much cucumber extract in this formula, the creme is actually green!

Helichrysum Essential Oil - promotes cell regeneration, healing and growth. It is widely used for healing damaged skin, and is essential in any formula for rosacea. At $200 per ounce, it also happens to be the most expensive essential oil I own. Shocking isn't it? But my research made it clear I absolutely had to include it in this creme, so there you go. (-:

Chamomile Essential Oil - also used to promote healing of damaged skin and reduce inflammation.

This product and its claims have not been evaluated by the FDA or any other clipboard-carrying inspectors, so please know that you use it at your own risk. According to their rules, all I can tell you about this creme is that it "moisturizes", but can't be used to heal, treat, or ease the symptoms of any physical ailment. So it has been developed based on a lot of research into the herbal wisdom of centuries of competent healers who knew how to use what nature provides, but that doesn't mean it will work for you. But if you are frustrated with over-the counter products that don't work either, and are tired of consuming harmful chemicals through your skin, or just want to try something more natural, you might just find this worth giving a try. (-:

One last note, I have changed the packaging for this item to a more ecofriendly (single-walled) clear PET jar - but the size and quantity remain the same.

Pumpkin Pie Natural Lip Balm Tin - Ecofriendly Plastic-Free

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:19:31 -0500

$3.50
I make and sell breakfast burritos sometimes at school. I just make them the way I like them. Turns out, everyone else likes them just like I do. I'm always surprised, but people tell me all the time my breakfast burritos are the best they've ever had. Same thing with my lip balm. You might think lip balm is just lip balm. Who really knows the difference between brands? But I have been told over and over again, this lip balm is the best my customers have ever tried. I didn't really set out to make the world's best lip balm. I just tweaked my recipe again and again until it came out just the way I like it. Turns our everyone else likes it just that way too!

This delicious natural lip balm is made without petroleum products or other harmful chemicals. This listing is for one (0.25 ounce) old-school slide-top tin of lip balm.

This lot is flavored with 100% natural essential oils and very lightly sweetened with finely powdered stevia herb. There is no coloring added to this formula.

As Green As It Gets - Washable Stack of 6 Reclaimed Unpaper Kitchen Cloths Which Also Happen To Fit The Standard Swiffer Sweeper - Mystery Color

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:19:01 -0500

$9.00
I've been hitting the garage sales hard this week, and have a special offering for my most eco-conscious customers! Due to popular request, I now have a selection of swiffer sized kitchen cloths made out of recovered bath towels which were no longer useable. Place a stack next to the kitchen sink and use any time you would use a paper product or dish rag. Conveniently, they are big enough to fit on a swiffer too! These are made of perfectly good cotton terry cloth - nice and absorbent, plus just a little scrubby to get your messes clean. The pictures shown here are white, but the set you are buying are actually going to be whatever color towel I salvage to make your cloths. They might be white, or blue, or brown - I can't say, because it changes every day, but if you care one way or the other, please go ahead and send me a convo and I'll see if I can accommodate you.

What makes these listings even more eco-friendly is that I will be shipping them in a plain paper envelope I make myself out of reclaimed materials, which will be sealed with stitching, instead of plastic tape. No unecessary materials of any kind, I promise! But, I do usually send a little product sample with my other orders, and will be happy to send you one too, but you're going to have to ask for it. Say nothing, and your package will arrive with as little "stuff" as possible. (-:

Please have a look in my shop for additional green cleaning solutions to fit your needs. Most of my products are available in a concentrated form, so you save on packaging AND shipping. How cool is that?

Getting Clean AND Green - Everything You Need to Get Started Cleaning Green - 8 Items in All Plus Bonus Items

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:24:38 -0500

$40.00
Whether you are welcoming a new baby or pet into your home, avoiding commercially produced products, improving the health of your home and family, avoiding synthetic and petroleum based products, or otherwise turning over a new leaf, this all-inclusive cleaning kit will get you started on a cleaner, greener path for cleaning your home.

Included in this kit:

*16 ounce spray bottle of all-purpose lemon cleanser
*8 ounce spray bottle of furniture dusting spray
*16 ounce spray bottle of glass and wood floor cleaner
*1 ounce tin of natural wood furniture polishing creme
*16 ounce bottle of all purpose lemon cleanser concentrate (makes one gallon of cleaning product)
*16 ounce bottle of glass and floor cleaner concentrate (makes one gallon of cleaning product)
*1 ounce spray bottle of naturally gentle hand and surface sanitizing mist
*1 laundry stain bar (can also be grated and dissolved in water to make a natural laundry detergent)

The value of these products sold individually is $45, plus shipping charges. I am offering this collection as a set for only $40, plus $15 shipping (USPS). I will also be including a free set of unpaper towels, and a kit to make your own convenience cleaning cloths (similar to Clorox pop-ups, only better). What a deal!

For more information on any of these products, please look in my shop for a full description of each one. Please note, I am shipping all cleaning products in their concentrated form to save on shipping costs by avoiding shipping water. The concentrates are already in the spray bottles; you will just need to fill them up to the top with distilled or tap water. And the trigger tops will be included too - I just forgot to show them in the photo! (-:

Ultra Concentrated All Purpose Cleaner Refill for Spray Bottles or Convenience Cloths - Makes Over A Gallon of Cleaning Product

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:23:52 -0500

$10.00
This listing is for one 16 ounce recycled water bottle filled with my ultra-concentrated solution for all purpose cleansing. At the recommended dilution rate, you will get over ONE GALLON of cleaning product out of this bottle.

You can use this product (diluted of course!) to fill a spray bottle and clean your countertops, sinks, stoves, appliances, and other durable surfaces.

Or you can put it to use in my favorite way - dilute with water to make a solution for dampening your reusable cleaning cloths (I have some listed in my shop if you don't have any!). Keep the moistened cloths in a plastic tub (used baby wipes tubs are perfect), and you will always have a cleaning cloth at the ready when you need it. I keep a tub right next to the kitchen sink, and another one on the back of the toilet (a little subtle reminder, if you will!). This 16 ounce bottle can refill your wipes dispenser at least 16 times! I use one ounce of concentrate to 8 ounces of water and a dozen cloths. Depending on the size and thickness of your cloths, you may find that this is more than enough liquid for up to 18 cloths! Don't use that many? Just use a tablespoon of concentrate to 1/2 cup of water, and refill your tub twice as many times!

I think you will find that this all-natural cleaning solution is perfect for cleaning anything you can possibly think of using it on. If you are concerned about material compatibility, however, I would encourage you to try the product in an incospicuous area. I believe in full disclosure of all ingredients, so you can be sure you are getting a product that is completely hand made, and free of wierd chemical solvents, animal byproducts, or any other yucky stuff. Do I need to say I would never think of testing this on animals?

If you would like to try a sample of this product before buying, please consider my listing for a convenience cleaning cloth kit, which comes with a one ounce sample bottle, a plastic tub, and one dozen reusable cleaning wipes.

Please also note - I know the shipping price on this item is simply absurd. It costs me exactly $8.10 to ship this item with nothing else in the box. Ridiculous. The best way to make this purchase worth the charge in shipping is to combine with other items. If you purchase other items along with this one, I promise the maximum shipping you will pay is $9. I'll refund if necessary after your payment goes through.

Peaceful Lavender Aromatherapy Mist

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:46:50 -0500

$3.00
Lavender has been used for centuries for calming the mind and body and bringing on a peaceful, relaxed emotional state. It is also known for its antimicrobial properties and can be used for freshening bed linens and cleansing household surfaces.

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to diagnose, cure or treat any disease or ailment, but you can Google as well as I can to see the wide range of evidence supporting the effectiveness of lavender as an aromatherapeutic. According to many sources, lavender is also effective in providing relief from a range of ailments, including depression, athlete's foot, psoriasis, acne, carpal tunnel syndrom, insomnia, anxiety and nervousness.

The counselor at the school where I work uses this spray in her office to create a calm and relaxing atmosphere. She likes to use a spray or two inside the tissue box. Some distressed students respond so well to the effects of the lavender, they ask if they can have an extra tissue or two when they leave to get them through the day. Some just stop by for a tissue, and that's it! Sometimes I use it in my classroom after a particularly rowdy recess to help get kids calmed down and ready to learn. Sometimes they even ask for it! Some may say it's just a placebo, and since I'm a science teacher, I welcome the argument! But I say, if the kids think it works, what's the difference? It's a darn nice smelling placebo at that, and better than the junk some people use to deal with their stress...

This no-nonsense aromatherapy mist comes in a 1 ounce cobalt slimline spray bottle, and contains just enough water and witch hazel to make a formula which is just perfect for spraying on your sheets, pillow, in the air, car, or anywhere else you could use a little peace.

Refill Makeup Remover and Facial Moisturizer - 2 oz.

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:27:43 -0500

$6.00
This listing includes 2 ounces of my Makeup Remover and Facial Moisturizer for Thrifty Hippies. It is packaged in a foil pouch, to refill your bottle.

Thanks for saving the world from one more plastic bottle! Hey, every little bit counts, doesn't it? (-;

Tranquility Yoga Mat Cleaner

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:24:19 -0500

$5.00
I formulated this one just for a special request from a yoga studio in North Carolina, looking for a natural and affordable alternative to yoga mat cleaners. I received amazing feedback, so I am offering them up here. Simply spray your yoga mat liberally with this gentle cleanser, and wipe with a soft cotton cloth. This formula is naturally disinfectant, and the essential oils of lavender and tea tree are well-known for their microbe-inhibiting properties. And besides, it smells great!

This cleanser is also great for other workout equipment and other materials used by many people. Try it for daycare nap mats or changing pads. Shared phones, door knobs, and computer stations... Simply spray on and wipe off - use for any surface or material you need to disinfect and clean between uses. You will receive one 4-ounce blue cobalt spray bottle containing my special formula for quick disinfecting of a multitude of surfaces.

You may have heard that you cannot use cleaning products with alcohol in them to clean your yoga mat. This product contains a tiny amount of isopropyl alcohol for its disinfectant properties, but it is a very volatile compound, and will evaporate very quickly. It will not be in contact with your yoga mat at anywhere near the concentration needed to cause damage to the material. Other "natural" cleaners may claim to contain no alcohol, but beware! A few yoga mat cleaners claim to be 100% natural, made with only witch hazel and essential oils. Witch hazel is distilled using alcohol, so any product containing witch hazel but claiming to be alcohol-free and 100% natural is misleading. I believe in full disclosure of all ingredients, so if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I can also make a special batch up just for you if you would prefer I leave the alcohol out.

Cleanse and Moisturize Mist for Baby - Travel or Sample Size

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:36:52 -0500

$2.00
For a limited time, I am offering up the diaper bag sized bottle of My Little Love Cleanse and Moisturize Mist all by itself so you can see for yourself how awesome this stuff is before committing to the whole set. You will receive a one-ounce slimline spray bottle, perfect for slipping into your purse or diaper bag. Once you try it, I know you will be back for more! (-:

My special formula is made especially for use with reusable cloth baby wipes. Keep a stack of dry wipes near your changing area. Spray my Cleanse and Moisturize Mist either directly on your baby's bottom, or on the wipe itself, and then wipe baby clean. Throw the dirty wipes in the laundry with the cloth diapers. Alternatively, you can use the spray with a tissue, and throw it away with the disposable.

There are other wipes solutions out there, and plenty of home-made recipes available online. Don't be fooled - this one is different. Unlike other washable wipe formulas, mine has absolutely no soap or detergent of any kind, so you don't have to worry about irritating your baby's delicate skin. Years of experimentation have led me to this solution which is soluble in both water and oil, meaning that (just like soap) this solution will stick to both water-based messes, as well as the stickier junk water-based formulas leave behind. But unlike soap, it will not strip the skin of much needed natural oils. In fact, the skin will be even softer and more moisturized than ever before. This spray is so moisturizing, in fact, you can use it as an all-over spray lotion. The soft oatmeal, milk and honey scent is really nice too!

This wonderful spray has uses beyond the changing table - bring it with you in the car, on camping trips, anywhere you might need a quick freshen-up. Spray on and wipe with a cloth wipe or paper towel, napkin or tissue. It's no bath, but it'll leave you a heck of a lot cleaner and nicer smelling than that alcoholic gel junk.

Here's some of the positive etsy feedback I have received for this product:

"This is the greatest stuff!! I use it everywhere I go, it fits in a purse with a single cloth diaper and a cloth wipe and I can clean my baby anywhere. Anyone who is enviromentally conscious and on go should have a bottle or 2 on hand."

and

"i love this spray and the wipes are awesome! i especially love the popsicle ones...very soft!"

Ecofriendly All Natural Wood Furniture Creme - Great for Old Leather Too

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:35:05 -0500

$4.00
When I started "going green" and looking at all of my cleaning products' labels, I really started worrying. Half of the products don't list ingredients at all, and the ones that do you can't pronounce. So I ask you: Do you know what's in your furniture polish? I'll tell you what's in mine! Olive oil, beeswax, coconut oil, carnauba wax, sulfonated castor oil, lemon oil, and fragrance. That's it. It's a beautiful thing! Just dab this creamy formula on your wood furniture and wipe in a circular motion with a dry cloth. Your wood will be cleaned, moisturized, and protected with this age-old formula for beautifying wood. I just know you're going to love this one!

Packaged in a 1-ounce circular slip-top tin.

In case you're the type to care, I have a young horse-enthusiast friend who tests all my cleaning products in her barn. My all-natural furniture dusting polish is her favorite for cleaning saddles and other tack, but she tells me this furniture creme is absolutely perfect for resurrecting old, dry, and cracked leather, like old boots! I tried it on my well-worn alpine hiking boots, and it is truly amazing! Now I don't have to worry about all the bizarre chemicals and animal byproducts in shoe polish just to keep my kickers in tip top shape!

Cold Water - Naturally Gentle Foaming Castile Hand Soap For Men

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:34:31 -0500

$5.00
I've had a hard time getting one of these to hold still long enough to get listed here on etsy! I had to secret this one away from my regular customers so I could share it with you. (-;

This amazing hand soap is just about as natural as it gets. Made with rich and gentle organic olive oil, this pure castile soap is amazing for even the most sensitive skin. The fragrance is inspired by Cool Water - a crisp and clean masculine scent. Packaged in an 8 ounce foaming top bottle.

Herbal Headache Balm for Stress, Anxiety, and Migraines

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:32:32 -0500

$4.75
This all natural formula is made with essential oils well-known for their effectiveness in soothing the symptoms of headache, stress, and anxiety. This solid but creamy formula is dispensed from a lip balm tube. Rub it directly on your temples, forehead, or neck, and feel the soothing tingle of peppermint, rosemary, and other aromatic herbs.

Many aromatherapy experts suggest applying aromatic oils directly to the bottoms of your feet for maximum absorbtion. Give it a try!

Please note, this product has been developed based on the conventional wisdom of herbalists and traditional healers passed down through generations, but the FDA has not evaluated any of these statements or the safety of this product. This product is not meant to treat, heal, or diagnose any medical condition. Much research and testing has gone into the development of this product, but that doesn't mean it would hold up to the standards of the FDA. Just so you know. (-: Furthermore, even though my testers have given this very positive feedback, since everyone is different, and every headache is different, this may or may not work for you. Indeed, if it does work, it could very well just be your imagination. But still, it might just be worth trying, if you are tired of chemical alternatives that also sometimes work and sometimes don't. At least nothing in this formula is actually bad for you. Use it at your own risk.

Love Spell (Type) Ecofriendly Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:40:02 -0500

$8.50
Your skin is BEGGING for this super-moisturizing, deliciously scented, and gently exfoliating sugar scrub!

This listing is for one jar of organic sugar scrub, in a very sexy and feminine fragrance full of romance. It is absolutely sensual!

My sugar scrubs are not drippy and runny like some other sugar scrubs can be. I use enough solid oils in my formula to allow it to keep its shape long enough to get from the jar to your skin. It is nice and thick, but melts right at your body temperature, so it is every bit as moisturizing as a scrub made with only liquid oils. Your sugar scrub will arrive in an 8 oz. oval shaped jar, but it is PACKED to the top with 10 full ounces of product. I also use a tamper-evident pressure seal, so you can be sure your product will arrive safe and sound, with no leaking during shipment.

Just let me tell you how much I love this stuff. I live in Colorado, where it is so dry and so hot in the summer, your skin feels like it's turning into jerky. My skin is positively parched. I use this scrub every other day in the shower from neck to toes, and it leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, I don't even need lotion on the days I DON'T use it!

The best part is that all of the ingredients are ORGANIC (except the essential oils)! Now, I haven't been certified organic by any fancy shmancy oversight organization. But I buy all of my materials from a company who has (http://www.coloradoorganics.net).

Disclaimer: the oils in the scrub may leave your tub a little slick. Please use caution when entering and exiting the bath.

Nerdy Norton's Study Putty - 4 oz. -Winter Scent - Ginger Bread - Guaranteed to Increase Geekiness

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:48:00 -0500

$3.50
Study putty is an all-natural formula of pliable, moldable, shapable, sniffable, and memorable dough. It's not play dough, it's focus dough! If you are like *cough* my 7th graders, you can barely sit still through staff meetings, class lectures, long phone calls, all-nighters, Chapter 19, therapy... Your mind wanders, your hands fiddle, and your inner kindergartener wilts. This is NOT a mental state that fosters productivity!

Study putty helps keep your inner kindergartener occupied while your mind is trying to get some serious work done. Try fiddling with a lump of dough while you puzzle out a new graphic design or a population dynamics model. Make your own manipulatives while studying fractions, organic chemistry, or plate techtonics. Play a vocabulary game with a few partners (who can guess which seed dispersal adaptation I am modeling?). Create a tiny scale model of The Office in your office... The possibilities are endless!

Not only is this a great kinesthetic and visual learning tool, but it also has a unique and tantalizing smell. Did you know that the area of the brain responsible for processing aromas is located right near the areas which create memories? That's why you sometimes have such strong memories come flooding back when you smell a certain scent. This focus dough can help you capitalize on that little quirk of the human mind. Each month I create a new aroma of study putty, allowing you to associate your learning with a specific time frame and aroma. You will be amazed at how helpful this is in organizing your thoughts and memories with a chronological scaffolding.

This study putty is also appropriate for providing therapeutic support for a variety of learning differences, including autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, sensory integration disorders, and many kinds of processing disorders.

While study putty is made of all natural ingredients, and is absolutely safe and non-toxic, it smells much better than it tastes, and isn't meant to be eaten. Please resist the temptation.

Please note, this listing is for the Winter Ginger Bread scent, which is not actually shown in any of the photographs. That's because I'm buried in formulations and custom orders right now, and don't have time for photos. Hope you understand! This one is dark brown in color and has specks of real spices. Lovely stuff!

Feliz Navidad - Naturally Gentle Foaming Castile Hand Soap - Christmasy Tropical Scent

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:20:26 -0500

$5.00
I've had a hard time getting one of these to hold still long enough to get listed here on etsy! I had to secret this one away from my regular customers so I could share it with you. (-;

This amazing hand soap is just about as natural as it gets. Made with rich and gentle organic olive oil, this pure castile soap is amazing for even the most sensitive skin. Scented with fragrance oils and essential oils for a festive holiday scent that is a little bit wintery, and a little bit tropical. Like celebrating Christmas in Mexico (not that I would know LOL). Packaged in an 8 ounce foaming top bottle.

Herbal Calming Balm - For Stress, Anxiety, and Withdrawal

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:09:12 -0500

$4.75
Whatever stresses you out - school, interviews, holiday shopping, kids, work, tests, quitting smoking, dieting, performing... this calming balm can soothe you with a little tingly aromatic peace and bring you back to your center.

This is the same formula as my Herbal Headache Balm, repackaged as a "Quitter's Balm" for my high-school QuitClub (a group of good kids who got sidetracked by tobacco). The kids are pretty unanimously wild about this balm, and say it is really helping them! They love that it gives a little "groovy tingly thing going on that totally scratches the nic itch". (-:

This all natural formula is made with essential oils well-known for their effectiveness in soothing the symptoms of headache, stress, and anxiety. This solid but creamy formula is dispensed from a lip balm tube. Rub it directly on your temples, forehead, or neck, and feel the soothing tingle of peppermint, rosemary, and other aromatic herbs.

Many aromatherapy experts suggest applying aromatic oils directly to the bottoms of your feet for maximum absorbtion. Give it a try!

Please note, this product has been developed based on the conventional wisdom of herbalists and traditional healers passed down through generations, but the FDA has not evaluated any of these statements or the safety of this product. This product is not meant to treat, heal, or diagnose any medical condition. Much research and testing has gone into the development of this product, but that doesn't mean it would hold up to the standards of the FDA. Just so you know. (-: Furthermore, even though my testers have given this very positive feedback, since everyone is different, and every person's stress is different, this may or may not work for you. Indeed, if it does work, it could very well just be your imagination. But still, it might just be worth trying, if you are tired of chemical alternatives that also sometimes work and sometimes don't. At least nothing in this formula is actually bad for you. Use it at your own risk.

Winter Mint Natural Lip Balm Tin - Ecofriendly Plastic-Free

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:44:36 -0500

$3.50
I make and sell breakfast burritos sometimes at school. I just make them the way I like them. Turns out, everyone else likes them just like I do. I'm always surprised, but people tell me all the time my breakfast burritos are the best they've ever had. Same thing with my lip balm. You might think lip balm is just lip balm. Who really knows the difference between brands? But I have been told over and over again, this lip balm is the best my customers have ever tried. I didn't really set out to make the world's best lip balm. I just tweaked my recipe again and again until it came out just the way I like it. Turns our everyone else likes it just that way too!

This delicious natural lip balm is made without petroleum products or other harmful chemicals. This listing is for one (0.25 ounce) old-school slide-top tin of lip balm.

This lot is flavored with 100% natural essential oils (a wintery and sweet mint, blended with a hint of other holiday undertones) and sweetened with infused stevia herb. There is no coloring added to this formula.

Pink Grapefruit Natural Lip Balm Tin - Ecofriendly Plastic-Free

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:31:11 -0500

$3.50
I make and sell breakfast burritos sometimes at school. I just make them the way I like them. Turns out, everyone else likes them just like I do. I'm always surprised, but people tell me all the time my breakfast burritos are the best they've ever had. Same thing with my lip balm. You might think lip balm is just lip balm. Who really knows the difference between brands? But I have been told over and over again, this lip balm is the best my customers have ever tried. I didn't really set out to make the world's best lip balm. I just tweaked my recipe again and again until it came out just the way I like it. Turns our everyone else likes it just that way too!

This delicious natural lip balm is made without petroleum products or other harmful chemicals. This listing is for one (0.25 ounce) old-school slide-top tin of lip balm.

This lot is flavored with 100% natural grapefruit essential oil and very lightly sweetened with finely powdered stevia herb. There is a tiny amount of pink food grade coloring added, but not enough to change the color of your lips.

Creme Brulee Ecofriendly Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:21:09 -0500

$9.00
Your skin is BEGGING for this super-moisturizing, deliciously scented, and gently exfoliating sugar scrub!

This listing is for one jar of all-organic sugar scrub, in a delectable pthalate-free brown sugar and vanilla creme brulee fragrance. I use an 8 oz. oval shaped jar, but it is PACKED to the top with 10 full ounces of product. Unlike some other sugar scrubs, mine is not runny - it is made with shea butter and mango butter, just the right amount to keep it stiff enough to not run through your fingers on the way from the jar to your body! This also means you don't have to worry about it leaking all over the place during shipment!

Just let me tell you how much I love this stuff. I live in Colorado, where it is so dry and so hot in the summer, your skin feels like it's turning into jerky. My skin is positively parched. I use this scrub every other day in the shower from neck to toes, and it leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, I don't even need lotion on the days I DON'T use it!

The best part is that all of the ingredients are ORGANIC (except the fragrance oils)! Now, I haven't been certified organic by any fancy shmancy oversight organization. But I buy all of my materials from a company who has (http://www.coloradoorganics.net).

Disclaimer: the oils in the scrub may leave your tub a little slick. Please use caution when entering and exiting the bath.

Bonzai (For Men) Ecofriendly Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:23:22 -0500

$8.50
His skin is BEGGING for this super-moisturizing, deliciously scented, and gently exfoliating sugar scrub!

This listing is for one jar of organic sugar scrub, in a very sexy fragrance which blends the best of spice, smoke, and pine. It is absolutely sensual! My husband loves this stuff in the shower - it is great for scrubbing away all of the dirt and grime, while exfoliating all the rough skin away, leaving skin smooth, clean and smelling great! Oh my!

My sugar scrubs are not drippy and runny like some other sugar scrubs can be. I use enough solid oils in my formula to allow it to keep its shape long enough to get from the jar to your skin. It is nice and thick, but melts right at your body temperature, so it is every bit as moisturizing as a scrub made with only liquid oils. Your sugar scrub will arrive in an 8 oz. oval shaped jar, but it is PACKED to the top with 10 full ounces of product. I also use a tamper-evident pressure seal, so you can be sure your product will arrive safe and sound, with no leaking during shipment.

Just let me tell you how much I love this stuff. I live in Colorado, where it is so dry and so hot in the summer, your skin feels like it's turning into jerky. My skin is positively parched. I use this scrub every other day in the shower from neck to toes, and it leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, I don't even need lotion on the days I DON'T use it!

The best part is that all of the ingredients are ORGANIC (except the essential oils)! Now, I haven't been certified organic by any fancy shmancy oversight organization. But I buy all of my materials from a company who has (http://www.coloradoorganics.net).

Disclaimer: the oils in the scrub may leave your tub a little slick. Please use caution when entering and exiting the bath.

Ecofriendly Alternative to Paper Towels, Napkins and Baby Wipes - Blue Baby Sea Animals - 6 Minis

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:06:35 -0500

$5.00
Made from prewashed soft cotton fabric, each thirsty two-layer towel will do anything a disposable paper towel can do, and then some. Use it as a casual dinner or lunchbox napkin, for washing windows, dishes, baby's face or bum, the kitchen counter, cooking in the microwave, cleaning up spills, drying dishes. Rinse it out and use it again. This towel can handle whatever you throw at it. And the best part is, when you are done, you just throw it in the laundry. Well, whaddya think they did before they made baby wipes out of wood pulp and bleach?

These aren't your pretty embroidered wash cloths (although they are darn cute). I made these cloths to get USED, out of leftover fabric I have saved from going to the landfill. You can feel good about yucking these things up. They'll wash, and they'll get clean, and you'll keep using them, no matter how "used" they get. And even if you use them for a mess you'd rather not see again in your washing machine, you can still feel okay about throwing them away.

See my instructable for more information about how you can rid yourself of the papertowel, napkin and baby wipe demon. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Using-Paper-Towels-Napkins-and-Baby- These wipes are the same size (5x8) as ones described in the instructable ("minis"), so they are perfect for little jobs. They are a cheerful pattern of baby whales, fish, sea horses, and sea stars on a blue background. The fabric is 100% cotton flannel. Please look in my shop for other fabric options.

Also available in my shop - plenty of green cleaning solution to pair with your new green baby wipes! Just spray on baby's bottom and wipe!

Mocha Capuccino Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:05:24 -0500

$9.00
The smell of this chocolate blossom and coffee sugar scrub with absolutely delight any coffee connoisseur. Each 10 ounce jar is made with all organic ingredients - from the sugar to the shea butter and oils to the coffee itself. The ground coffee beans I use to give this sugar scrub a little kick are the exact same beans I use for my coffee in the morning - shade grown, organic, fair trade, espresso roast. It's the best! Also, if you have tried sugar scrubs in the past that were just too runny or oily for your taste, you will just love this! I use just the right proportion of soft to hard oils, so the consistency is perfect. This scrub will never dribble between your fingers on the way from the jar to your skin!

These sugar scrubs are amazing first thing in the morning. Not only do they exfoliate and moisturize in one step, but the ground coffee adds an extra bonus. The aroma will awaken your senses, while imparting a little of it's jump-starting goodness straight through your skin. If you've ever had the kind of morning when you couldn't decide whether you needed to take a shower first of have a cup of coffee, then this little treat is for you!

I also make this sugar scrub in Vanilla Capuccino and Almond Capuccino. Please see my shop for these, and other great products. I can also ship to locations out of the US, just please let me know where you are, and I can give you an exact shipping quote.

Disclaimer: The oils in these scrubs may leave your tub feeling a little slick. Please use caution entering and exiting the tub.

Love Spell (Type) - 85 Percent Organic Shea Mousse - Fluffy and Decadent Whipped Shea Butter

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:14:41 -0500

$10.50
Here in Colorado, in the winter time especially, the dry air will absolutely dessicate your skin. I am so parched, my knuckles crack and bleed, and I have rough, dry patches all over. I formulated this product for moisturizing, healing, and protecting even the driest, most sensitive skin. This shea butter is not grainy or wierd in texture like other shea butters can be. It is melted very slowly, cooled very slowly, and whipped for about an hour. It is a fluffy, yet firm formula, the consitency of cold whipped butter. It will melt on your skin instantly and slowly soak in to give a very soft, but non-greasy feel. A little goes a long way with this formula, since your skin can only absorb so much at once. I have found it to be a very nice massage balm for this reason - if you use more than you would for normal moisturizing, it has a nice slick glide. I also like it for massage because it is a solid, and doesn't run between my fingers all over the sheets! You will receive a 4 ounce jar (filled by volume, not weight) - plenty to last you for a long, long time.

Because this formula is 100% oils, and is not made with water or water-based fillers, there is no need for a preservative. When shopping for lotions and shea butters, please check the ingredients. Most have just a small amount of shea butter, and a lot of other cheap ingredients. My shea butter is almost all shea butter, with just enough soft oils to make it nice and creamy. This formula is all natural and contains no petroleum products, parabens or other preservatives, or any other kind of yucky chemicals. This batch is scented with a fragrance oil reminiscent of the famous lingerie brand's Love Spell. It is sweetly floral, very feminine and romantic. If you prefer a formula scented with other essential oils or fragrances, or left unscented, I would be happy to make something up for you.

In Africa, Shea Butter is considered the number one most important product to keep in your personal apothecary, for healing everything that ails the skin. Shea butter production is mostly a women's industry, so purchasing it supports small businesses in an important way. Try it for:

Sunburn
Diaper Rash
Rough Heels
Cuticle Cream
Lip Balm
Eczema
Psoriasis
Rashes
Minor Cuts, Scrapes or Burns
Massage
All-over Moisturization
Stretch Marks and Scar Tissue
Insect Bites
Rough elbows and knees
Bath oil - just drop 1/4 tsp. in a hot bath

If you are interested in having a custom formula made up, I can give you a batch in any scent you like. Just give me a couple more days!

Now, these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and this product is not intended to cure, head, diagnose or treat any skin condition. But you can Google as well as I can to locate a large body of evidence which supports my claims. I also don't pay out the nose to have some fancy schmancy guy with a clipboard come into my workshop and pore over my paperwork to verify that my ingredients are organic. But I buy all of my supplies from a company which does - www.coloradoorganics.net.

Fun Mix of Ecofriendly Alternatives to Paper Towels and Baby Wipes - 6 minis

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:33:58 -0500

$5.00
Made from reclaimed soft fabric, each thirsty two-layer towel will do anything a disposable paper towel can do, and then some. Use it as a casual dinner or lunchbox napkin, for washing windows, dishes, baby's face, the kitchen counter, cooking in the microwave, cleaning up spills, drying dishes. Rinse it out and use it again. This towel can handle whatever you throw at it. And the best part is, when you are done, you just throw it in the laundry. Well, whaddya think they did before they made paper towels out of wood pulp and bleach?

These aren't your pretty embroidered dish cloths. I made these cloths to get USED, out of fabric I have saved from going to the landfill. You can feel good about yucking these things up. They'll wash, and they'll get clean, and you'll keep using them, no matter how "used" they get. And even if you use them for a mess you'd rather not see again in your washing machine, you can still feel okay about throwing them away.

See my instructable for more information about how you can rid yourself of the papertowel, napkin and baby wipe demon. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Stop-Using-Paper-Towels-Napkins-and-Baby- These wipes are the same size (5x8) as ones described in the instructable ("minis"), so they are perfect for little jobs. They are a mixed lot of 6 different fabrics (not necessarily the ones shown in this photo. Convo me if this bothers you). Throw them all together in the napkin basket - they'll look great! Who cares if your paper towels and napkins match? Please look in my shop for other fabric options. I also have mixed lots of wipes in the larger 10x8 size in similar fabrics.

Also available in my shop - plenty of green cleaning products to pair with your new green cleaning cloths!

Vanilla Capuccino Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:15:49 -0500

$9.00
The smell of this vanilla and coffee sugar scrub with absolutely delight any coffee connoisseur. Each 10 ounce jar is made with all organic ingredients - from the sugar to the shea butter and oils to the coffee itself. The ground coffee beans I use to give this sugar scrub a little kick are the exact same beans I use for my coffee in the morning - shade grown, organic, fair trade, espresso roast. It's the best! If you have tried sugar scrubs in the past, but didn't like how runny and oily they were, you will love this! I make my scrubs with just the right amount of soft and hard oils to give just the right consistency. This scrub will never dribble between your fingers on the way from the jar to your body. (-:

These sugar scrubs are amazing first thing in the morning. Not only do they exfoliate and moisturize in one step, but the ground coffee adds an extra bonus. The aroma will awaken your senses, while imparting a little of it's jump-starting goodness straight through your skin. If you've ever had the kind of morning when you couldn't decide whether you needed to take a shower first of have a cup of coffee, then this little treat is for you!

I also make this sugar scrub in Almond Capuccino and Mocha Capuccino. Please see my shop for these, and other great products. I can also ship to locations out of the US, just please let me know where you are, and I can give you an exact shipping quote.

Disclaimer: The oils in these scrubs may leave your tub feeling a little slick. Please use caution entering and exiting the tub.

Cucumber Rose Facial Toner - Hydrates, Cleanses and Softens

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:08:56 -0500

$10.00
Introducing my newest addition to my skin care line! This one is a lovely skin-softening, hydrating cleanser for all skin types. It is made with some of the most skin-loving gifts from nature I could lay my hands on! You will receive one 8 ounce bottle of this wonderful tonic for your skin, with a flip-top dispensing cap. Apply with a cotton round. Alternatively, you may request this product with a sprayer top instead, allowing you to treat difficult to reach areas, such as the back.

This product has been well-tested by some of my very trusted evaluators, and the results are almost unanimous (just one tester reported she wanted it to be more effective against serious acne) - this toner will amaze you with how soft and supple it leaves your skin. I believe in full transparency in terms of ingredients, processes, ingredient sources, and trial data. I welcome any questions, and would be happy to tell you anything you need to know. And as a science teacher, I positively swoon over hard data, so I've included some of my charts here too! (-:

Here's a little breakdown of the ingredients used in this formula:

Cucumber strengthens connective tissue, reduces swelling and water retention, and has been used for ages as a beauty treatment.

Rosewater stimulates the skin, balances pH, softens skin, and adds antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

Green Tea Extract contains antioxidant molecules that gobble up free-radicals, those rogue oxygen molecules that wreak havoc on aging skin. Some evidence also supports\green tea's ability to mprove skin elasticity, provide protection from sun damage, and even reduce your risk of skin cancer.

Witch Hazel's mild astringent properties help close the pores and constrict surface blood vessels, reducing redness.

Glycerin is a humectant, which means it attracts moisture to the skin by drawing water vapor from the air. Some glycerin is produced artificially from propylene glycol, but mine is all-vegetable derived, and is a byproduct of natural soap production. This stuff is as good as it gets!

Honey is antimicrobial and antioxidant, adding to the anti-aging properties of this toner. Honey has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for minor acne, reducing scarring, and inflammation.

Lavender is widely known for stimulating cell growth, balancing the production of oil, and reducing inflammation.

Chamomile has been traditionally used to soothe skin irritations including eczema, psoriasis, and other skin issues.

Helichrysum is an excellent cell regenerator, soother of skin irritation, and healer of damaged skin. It is anti-inflammatory and helps reduce the formation of scar tissue. It is well-known for its effectiveness for easing the symptoms of rosacea and other skin disorders.

Tea Tree Oil is well known for its remarkable effects on the skin. It has been shown to be as effective as benzoyl peroxide in treating acne, without the redness and peeling. It does this by fighting infection, promoting healing, and balancing oil production.

Naiouli Oil has many of the same miracle healing qualities of tea tree oil, without the overpowering scent.

Ecofriendly Washable Replacement for Disposable Dusting Systems - Swiffer, Pledge, Etc.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:29:19 -0500

$7.50
Here it is! Due to popular request, I am finally offering my washable alternative to disposable dusting wand heads, to go along with my washable alternatives to disposable mop heads. Because how does substituting one kind of mess for another count as cleaning? Now instead of wasting money and natural resources on a throwaway convenience, you can keep a reusable alternative on hand - better for you and the environment. And, since this mop head is not imbued with unknown chemicals, you can feel good letting even your littlest helper "play" to his heart's content - my two year old calls this his "Squifford".

This wand head is made of polyester fleece fabric - the same I use for my floor mop heads. It will collect all kinds of dust, hair and dirt, trapping particles in between the fringes, and attracting even the tiniest motes electrostatically. This dusting head is not flat, like the swiffer duster - it is a 360 degree head, allowing the fringe to spread out in all directions, providing more surfaces for the dust to stick to. If you've ever owned a fleece jacket and a dog simultaneously, or had a crawling baby and hardwood floors, you know how tenaciously fleece clings to dust, dirt and hair!

This dusting head will fit any kind of handheld duster with approximately 6 inches of a long slender wand meant to slide inside a narrow opening in the fluffy head. I know it fits the swiffer duster, as well as the pledge duster, but it will probably work with others as well. You can also just slide a standard ruler in the hole and use it without buying a big-brand product!

Colors on this product will vary with whatever color mop heads I am currently making. Right now they are blue, but sometimes they are gray or brown, or other shades of blue, or something else. If you are concerned about the color of your dusting wand, please send me a convo and I'll see if I can accomodate your request.

Please stop in my shop to see plenty of other green cleaning products to pair with your new dusting head. I like to sometimes spray just a bit of my all natural furniture dusting spray on the dusting head, to give it even more dust-attracting power!

Sandalwood and Patchouli Ecofriendly Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:20:31 -0500

$8.50
Your skin is BEGGING for this super-moisturizing, deliciously scented, and gently exfoliating sugar scrub!

This listing is for one jar of organic sugar scrub, in a very sexy fragrance which blends the best of sandalwood and patchouli. If you're picky about your patchouli, or even if you just simply don't like it, know that this scent is a far cry from the stereotypical patchouli smell. It is absolutely sensual!

My sugar scrubs are not drippy and runny like some other sugar scrubs can be. I use enough solid oils in my formula to allow it to keep its shape long enough to get from the jar to your skin. It is nice and thick, but melts right at your body temperature, so it is every bit as moisturizing as a scrub made with only liquid oils. Your sugar scrub will arrive in an 8 oz. oval shaped jar, but it is PACKED to the top with 10 full ounces of product. I also use a tamper-evident pressure seal, so you can be sure your product will arrive safe and sound, with no leaking during shipment.

Just let me tell you how much I love this stuff. I live in Colorado, where it is so dry and so hot in the summer, your skin feels like it's turning into jerky. My skin is positively parched. I use this scrub every other day in the shower from neck to toes, and it leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, I don't even need lotion on the days I DON'T use it!

The best part is that all of the ingredients are ORGANIC (except the essential oils)! Now, I haven't been certified organic by any fancy shmancy oversight organization. But I buy all of my materials from a company who has (http://www.coloradoorganics.net).

Disclaimer: the oils in the scrub may leave your tub a little slick. Please use caution when entering and exiting the bath.

Oatmeal and Calendula Baby Bath Bags

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:32:02 -0500

$6.00
This special formula is made for sensitive, damaged, or irritated skin of all ages. Whether you have a baby with diaper rash, a toddler with eczema, or a teenager with poison oak, this super gentle bath soak will ease symptoms, moisturize skin, and promote healing. This package is filled with 5 tea bags, each filled with a mixture of finely ground organic colloidal oatmeal, milk powder, cornstarch, calendula blossoms, and my own home-brewed calendula-infused olive oil. Calendula is widely known for its ability to promote healthy healing of damaged skin, and oatmeal has been used for centuries in the bath as a remedy for itchy, dry, and irritated skin. I used to sell this stuff like hot-cakes packaged loosely in a jar, but I have found that enclosing the powder in a tea bag keeps the mess in the tub down to a minimum. You can even use the tea bag as a gentle washing cloth, after softening it in the bath water. I think you will love it!

Disclaimers: The FDA has not evaluated any of these statements, and this product is not intended to diagnose, cure or treat any medical conditions. Use it at your own risk, but you can google as well as I can to see that this product is only made of ingredients well-known for being good for all kinds of skin types. And one more thing, this might make your little one a little slippery, so take care getting her out of the tub!

Peppermint and Eucalyptus Ecofriendly Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:40:25 -0500

$8.50
Your skin is BEGGING for this super-moisturizing, deliciously scented, and gently exfoliating sugar scrub!

This listing is for one jar of organic sugar scrub, in an eye-opening and fresh peppermint and eucalyptus scent. Fantastic fist thing in the morning, or when you're feeling under the weather. Both Peppermint and Eucalyptus are known for their stimulating effect on body and mind.

My sugar scrubs are not drippy and runny like some other sugar scrubs can be. I use enough solid oils in my formula to allow it to keep its shape long enough to get from the jar to your skin. It is nice and thick, but melts right at your body temperature, so it is every bit as moisturizing as a scrub made with only liquid oils. Your sugar scrub will arrive in an 8 oz. oval shaped jar, but it is PACKED to the top with 10 full ounces of product. I also use a tamper-evident pressure seal, so you can be sure your product will arrive safe and sound, with no leaking during shipment.

Just let me tell you how much I love this stuff. I live in Colorado, where it is so dry and so hot in the summer, your skin feels like it's turning into jerky. My skin is positively parched. I use this scrub every other day in the shower from neck to toes, and it leaves my skin so soft and moisturized, I don't even need lotion on the days I DON'T use it!

The best part is that all of the ingredients are ORGANIC (except the essential oils)! Now, I haven't been certified organic by any fancy shmancy oversight organization. But I buy all of my materials from a company who has (http://www.coloradoorganics.net).

Disclaimer: the oils in the scrub may leave your tub a little slick. Please use caution when entering and exiting the bath.

Ultra Concentrated Naturally Gentle Glass and Floor Cleaner - Makes Over a Gallon of Cleaning Product

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:58:12 -0500

$10.00
This listing is for one 16 ounce recycled water bottle filled with my ultra-concentrated solution for general purpose cleaning, especially glass and floors, but wonderful for all kinds of applications. At the recommended dilution rate, you will get over ONE GALLON of cleaning product out of this bottle.

You can use this product (diluted of course!) to fill a spray bottle and clean your countertops, sinks, stoves, appliances, floors, and other durable surfaces. This is even gentler than my all purpose cleaner, as it contains no lemon juice and has a more neutral pH. It does not act as much as a solvent for cutting grease, but this also means it won't damage the delicate surface of your finished floors.

Or you can put it to use in my favorite way - dilute with water to make a solution for dampening your reusable cleaning cloths or swiffer replacement mop heads (I have some listed in my shop if you don't have any!). Keep the moistened cloths in a plastic tub (used baby wipes tubs are perfect), and you will always have a cleaning cloth at the ready when you need it. I keep a tub right next to the kitchen sink, and another one on the back of the toilet (a little subtle reminder, if you will!). This 16 ounce bottle can refill your wipes dispenser at least 16 times! I use one ounce of concentrate to 8 ounces of water and a dozen cloths. Depending on the size and thickness of your cloths, you may find that this is more than enough liquid for up to 18 cloths! Don't use that many? Just use a tablespoon of concentrate to 1/2 cup of water, and refill your tub twice as many times!

I think you will find that this all-natural cleaning solution is perfect for cleaning anything you can possibly think of using it on. If you are concerned about material compatibility, however, I would encourage you to try the product in an incospicuous area. I believe in full disclosure of all ingredients, so you can be sure you are getting a product that is completely hand made, and free of wierd chemical solvents, animal byproducts, or any other yucky stuff. Do I need to say I would never think of testing this on animals?

If you would like to try a sample of this product before buying, please consider my listings for washable replacement mop heads for your swiffers or similar mopping systems. All of my damp mop heads come with a sample of Naturally Gentle Glass and Floor Cleaner.

Almond Capuccino Organic Sugar Scrub - 10 oz.

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:11:41 -0400

$8.50
The smell of this almond and coffee sugar scrub with absolutely delight any coffee connoisseur. Each 10 ounce jar is made with all organic ingredients - from the sugar to the shea butter and oils to the coffee itself. The ground coffee beans I use to give this sugar scrub a little kick are the exact same beans I use for my coffee in the morning - shade grown, organic, fair trade, espresso roast. It's the best! Also, each jar is SAFETY SEALED for your protection. Please look at the last picture to see the seal. This protects your scrub from leakage during shipment, and ensures that no one has tried to taste your yummy scrub!

These sugar scrubs are amazing first thing in the morning. Not only do they exfoliate and moisturize in one step, but the ground coffee adds an extra bonus. The aroma will awaken your senses, while imparting a little of it's jump-starting goodness straight through your skin. If you've ever had the kind of morning when you couldn't decide whether you needed to take a shower first of have a cup of coffee, then this little treat is for you!

I also make this sugar scrub in Vanilla Capuccino and Mocha Capuccino. Please see my shop for these, and other great products. I can also ship to locations out of the US, just please let me know where you are, and I can give you an exact shipping quote.

Disclaimer: The oils in these scrubs may leave your tub feeling a little slick. Please use caution entering and exiting the tub.

3 Green Large Wet Bags - Perfect for Washable Hankies, Baby Diapers, Wipes, Even Picnic Snacks and Library Books

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:34:29 -0400

$15.00
I sell a LOT of washable unpaper towels, tissues, and baby wipes. My customers have requested a tiny wet bag they can carry their dirties in while on-the-go. They didn't necessarily need zippers, buttons, snaps or velcro, or a double-layer fancy shmancy thing of beauty. "Just give me something that's not a ziploc baggie, okay?" they said. Well, here's my solution!

This little fabric bag is made of soft sage green polyurethane laminate (PUL), which is a soft polyester fabric on one side, and a layer of waterproof plastic on the other side. It is constructed like a fold-over sandwich baggie, sized to fit even larger diapers and their covers, and is approximately the same size as a gallon baggie(10 inches by 10 inches, with a 4 1/2 inch wide flap - plenty big enough to close, even when the bag is stuffed full). If you want to, you can use it as a reusable lunch sack, produce sack or snack baggie instead of a wet bag. Because it has no zipper, it is not perfectly airtight, but it does the job it is meant for - a small and inexpensive alternative to disposable baggies, or large and fancy wetbags.

You get 3 bags per listing. Please send me a convo if you would like more!

Needless to say, you can't have my cutie patootie rubber duckie training pants made by the lovely and talented Jenny of 2By2Boutique.etsy.com. I've included them in the photo to give you an idea of how big the bags are. But you can certainly head on over to her shop for your own and let her know I sent you!

Juniper Sage Natural Hand and Body Lotion - 8 oz. Pump Bottle - Made With Avocado and Apricot Kernel Oil

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:46:58 -0400

$7.50
This simple and natural formula is the no-nonsense, super-moisturizing, creamy good stuff your skin has been craving. This spicy and woodsy fragrance is perfect for men and women who love a mountain-inspired scent. It is not a heavy or artificial fragrance - I think you will love it!

I don't use any cheap filler oils in this lotion, just pure apricot, cocoa butter,avocado, and organic sunflower oils. I never use any parabens, petroleum products, or weird chemicals in any of my body products. You can rest assured that my products are gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.

Ecofriendly Dry Dusting Floor Mop Head - Fits Regular Swiffer Sweeper

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:25:37 -0400

$9.00
This listing is for one mop head, made from fleece and felt created from recycled plastic bottles. This mop head is made of two layers of fleece quilted to a felt backer, which will fit into the holes in the top side of your sweeper head. Both layers of fleece are fringed all the way around the edges and sewn off-set in opposite directions, so there are lots of little surfaces to catch your dust and dirt. I use this mop head myself at home and have found that my littlest helper just LOVES helping sweep the floor with this duster. The Swiffer Sweeper handle comes in three parts, and I have found that if you take out the center piece, and screw the handle onto the base, it makes a perfect size for your little elf!

To keep the price on these mop heads as low as possible, I use whatever pattern of fleece I can get the best price on. I do not buy that cheap junk from the fabric store - you know, the stuff that looks all pilly and gross after 5 washings. I buy my fleece from the outdoor fabric outlet, and it is genuine Polartec or Malden Mills fleece. It's usually a solid color of some kind - right now I have charcoal gray and sky blue. If you have strong feelings about one or the other, please let me know. Otherwise, I will make you mop pad out of whatever strikes my fancy! (-:

Naturally Gentle Biodegradable Laundry and Stain Bar - Unscented - Great for Dishes Too

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:41:15 -0400

$3.85
This handmade, old-fashioned hand cut soap is perfect for pretreating stains, grimy spots, and other laundry mishaps before your regular laundering. It has powerful cleaning agents mixed right into the soap at trace. No mystery ingredients or unnecessary water or fillers in this product, so you can use it with confidence. This bar will last quite a while, as only a tiny amount is used in each application. Just dampen the stain and the corner of the bar, and give it a good scrub. Then put it in with the normal wash. While this bar has been well-tested against regular family stains, it is not full of chemical enzymes and phosphate-based detergents like the commercial stuff, and might fail the lumberjack test, if you know what I mean. (-; Each stick is similar in size and shape to a stick of butter, but due to the hand cut nature of the bars, some are slightly larger, and some slightly smaller. But all are a great size and shape to hold in your hand while scrubbing, and will last a long time!

Please read a review from one of my testers here: http://nitelily3.blogspot.com/2009/07/testing-out-fellow-estian-products.html

This bar also makes an excellent laundry detergent if you use it in place of Fels Naptha (eww...) in your favorite recipe. You can also just grate a tablespoon or so of it with a cheese grater, dissolve it in a quart of water, and make a very gentle hand-washing soap.

As an ecofriendly alternative to dish detergent, this bar can't be beat! I've been keeping a bar of this soap in a dish next to the sink. To wash dishes, I just swipe my dish cloth or scrubber around on the soap bar, and then wash away. It's fantastic!

Campers, backpackers and hunters will also find this to be an effective soap for washing clothes on the trail - it is biodegradable, fragrance-free, and lightweight. You can just shave a sliver off the bar with your pocket knife, dissolve it in hot water, and use it to wash your clothes. Or, you can rub the dry bar on the wet laundry and agitate it in a pot of water, and then rinse. Grate some in a pot of hot water to wash the dishes - I have found it to be much more effective in camp than the standard castile stuff that leaves an oily residue and that distinct peppermint smell/taste on everything you wash.

Disclaimer - this soap is made without the "superfatting" most cold-processed soaps are made with. That means it is not a gentle or moisturizing soap. It is a bit harsh, and if you have sensitive skin or any kind of skin issues, you might want to handle it carefully. It is not meant for washing hands or body.