tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3930677046011898422024-02-18T21:27:20.617-08:00BlissologyThe Science of BlissBliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-17982551933397494962011-11-23T08:40:00.001-08:002011-11-23T08:48:23.305-08:00Winning!Congrats to Vickie A-Morgan for winning a free bar of our newest holiday soap! You all voted and it was a close race to name the soap between "Elf Farts" and "Elf Magic" but the latter got the most votes.<br />
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For all you local people, <a href="http://cloud9chirospa.com/" target="_blank">Cloud 9</a> has all our holiday soaps and lots of lotions, bath salts, lip balm packs, and other awesome Blissology products for sale. <br />
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We have a lot of family things going on, so make sure you put your Christmas orders now!<br />
<br />Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-38138185542998161182011-11-06T12:09:00.000-08:002011-11-06T13:56:56.997-08:00The Elf Did ItYou could probably tell by the advertisements and songs on television and the radio. Or by the decorations at your favorite store. Or, if you happen to live in Colorado like we do or in more Northern states, you could probably tell by the layer of snow melting slower than usual. Christmas is upon us!<br />
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Blissology has been gearing up by restocking everyone's favorite things (like <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=12" target="_blank">Footsie Bars</a> - no matter how many I make, we always need more!) and cranking out our holiday edition soaps. We already have some <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3" target="_blank">Cinnamon Spice Soap</a> made (we stock that one all year now since you all love it so much!) and a lovely new one called Christmas Memories. Both of those will be ready in a couple more weeks.<br />
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Pam is about to mix up another new holiday soap, but there's a slight problem. We don't know what to name it! She keeps accidentally calling it "Elf Farts" which is hilarious for many reasons, but one of which I should probably explain.<br />
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See, there's a popular tropical fragrance that is mostly banana called "Monkey Farts." You know, since they eat bananas all the time, only I'm quite sure monkey's don't pass fruit-fragrant gas. Our supplier calls our new holiday fragrance "Elf Sweat" for the same cute novelty effect. Only Pam merges those two together and gets "Elf Farts." I'm not sure that it's so cute then!<br />
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Anyway, we need your help naming the new soap! It isn't made yet, so I don't have pictures, but the plan is to make it a white soap swirled with bright happy green and blue. It smells like candy, sweet sugar, peppermint, and effervescent soda pop.<br />
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Over there on the upper left hand side of the page is a poll. <b>Vote</b> and let us know your favorite! Also, if you <b>comment here</b> on why you like the one(s) you picked, we'll enter you in a drawing. The randomly selected winner will get a free bar of the new soap as soon as it's ready! Share this on <b>facebook or twitter</b> and we'll enter you again. (Make sure to follow/like us and tag @Blissology (for facebook) or @blissmistress (for twitter) so we can be sure to count all your entries!)<br />
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The poll and contest closes on November 20th at midnight so get going!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-87020165961603321282011-04-19T08:15:00.000-07:002011-04-19T08:15:21.854-07:00Soap Cures<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>I don't mean that soap cures diseases. I do mean that soap has to cure, or age, before it's good to use. When we make a batch of Blissology soap, we can't just sell it the next day or even the next week. How long soap cures depends on a few factors.<br />
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When soap is poured into molds, it's a thick liquid consistency - ideally. Sometimes particular fragrances will speed up the process and make it get thicker faster so sometimes we're glopping in soap that looks more like mashed potatoes. Even though it would still be okay to use, soap that moves too quickly sometimes ends up being cosmetically challenged or downright ugly. <br />
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</tbody></table>In either case, we wait for about 12 hours before we try to unmold the soap. If we're using particular molds, we can often pop the whole thing in a warm (not hot) oven to make sure the saponification (making of soap) reaches the "gel" stage. We prefer to do it this way because the soap seems to become usable faster. We can shave off several days of cure time and get soaps back in stock sooner. <br />
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Sometimes soap is still too soft after 12 hours to get it out of the mold or cut it without risking damage to the bars so we'll give it another day before trying again. What is best is after the first twelve hours, the soap is firm but not so hard that cutting is difficult. Once soap is out of the mold, it gets put into a tray to cure.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=97">Beautiful Life soap</a> cut and ready to cure.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Blissology soap ages for about four weeks before it's ready to use. Some soap cures longer and some soap, like our <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=97">Beautiful Life Spa bars</a>, are ready much sooner. As the bars cure, they get harder and more mild. Very fresh soap hasn't completely finished saponifying so it can be harsh to skin. The longer soap ages, the more gentle it becomes. <br />
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We wait as long as possible before packaging Blissology soap because it loses water as it cures and shrinks. If we wrap them too soon, the paper slides right off the bar. For this reason, we generally package days before a market or show and as orders come in. That in itself is a whole 'nother process!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-74064761538800924022011-04-04T10:22:00.000-07:002011-04-04T10:22:36.441-07:00Spring FavoritesWarmer weather, bursting buds, fresh new flowers. Spring is certainly here! Of course, here in Colorado those beautiful warm days are interrupted with snow storms and blizzards on occasion too, but we don't worry - it will all be melted in a day or two!<br />
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Every spring we plan to have a few new scents in our soaps and other products, but for now, I'll just stick to what we have ready and in stock. <br />
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In this season, most people are ready to put aside the spicy, foody, and more winter-related scents and opt for fresh and floral. (In soapmaking, floral fragrances are the most challenging because they are often responsible for "acceleration" which basically means that the soap gets really thick really fast and we have to rush to mix in additives and colors and swirling pretty can be very difficult.)<br />
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Here are some springtime favorites from Blissology:<br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=120">Grass Soap</a><br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=121">Lavender Footsie Bar</a><br />
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It's almost time to break out the sandals and flip flops! And sometimes our feet need a little help to really be ready to show off. Footsie Bars are the absolute best moisturizer to take care of tootsies with rough, dry, and calloused areas. It's a hard lotion bar without the mess. <br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=99">Lavender Lemongrass Lip Balm</a><br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4">Mountain Showers Soap</a><br />
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Fresh, clean, cool rain. This soap is a favorite year-round but surely it should be mentioned for April Showers!<br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=40">Vita-Skin Lotion</a><br />
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Winter is rough on skin. So now, it's time to rehydrate and condition it. Blissology's Vita-Skin lotion has extra vitamins and extra-good-for-you oils to treat skin right. <br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=145">Acai Berry Fizzy Bath Salt</a><br />
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No matter the season, a hot bath can be extremely therapeutic for body, mind, and soul. This salt fizzes briefly in the water releasing a wonderful berry scent. Highly recommended!<br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=128">Beautiful Life Salt Scrub</a><br />
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This is another much needed step to rejuvenate winter-tired skin. Salt scrubs away dead and dry skin while oils replenish and moisturize the new skin. If you do only one special thing for your skin this season, it should be a salt or sugar scrub!<br />
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<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=140">Yuzu Soap</a><br />
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Fresh, bright, and like a kiss of sunshine! Yuzu (or Japanese Grapefruit), is such a delicious way to welcome spring. Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-41839352855496103052010-11-13T10:18:00.000-08:002010-11-13T10:18:54.055-08:00Blissology Home PartyLast weekend we packed up the car and drove to Canon City for a home show. We brought the baby and my sister to help and ended up having a great day.<br />
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Our gracious hostess, a friend of my Granny's, had snacks and plenty of chairs for all her guests. Most had just enough time to change out of their church clothes and were ready to hear all about Blissology. <br />
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We talked briefly about all of our products and how they could really help them or those they know. And then we played a fun game which tested their memory and noses. We chose 8 soaps and sent them around so everyone could have a sniff. They were all labeled and they needed to remember the name that went with the scent. Then, a short time later, we sent out 6 numbered bags, each with one of those soaps in it. They had to guess which one was which (and could refer to the tray of 8 soaps to make it a little easier). Only two people got all 6 right - the two youngest! The girls got a prize, of course, but we didn't leave anyone out. Everyone that made a purchase got free soap too.<br />
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It was a lot of fun and we realized that we really do like doing these home shows. This was only our second one, but both were certainly successful. Our hostess got credit for products too and I'm in the process of sending her a thank you card with a coupon for 18% off. It seems like a strange number, but she had 18 other people attend so that's how we came up with that number.<br />
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If you live in Colorado and want to host a home party, let us know! We'd love to meet your friends and you'll get some great products and deals for yourself. Now is a great time to do it because everyone's looking at buying for Christmas. Let us know how we can help you spread the Bliss!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-90980702861610151292010-09-16T14:06:00.000-07:002010-09-16T14:06:56.711-07:00What's in Your Shower Right Now?That's the most recent question a reader has asked me. Normally I'm not one to invite just anyone into my shower, but in this case, I'm happy to show and tell! <br />
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Now, I just recently moved so my shower stock is very small compared to what it was a few months ago before the move. So this is going to be a short list!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-zyANFicMHYQlMLGWXQ4L5BEIrpQdt2hXA1QWt3GWHDzcFRXmgy-aBhJcbiy7QFtauWjsf6xcMiKxGFaRPmZawDDeqnXxaTxqQ3H6_C3QcZdKrcKf1s4WkewwSurAoTe3t5WEylpXK8/s1600/dragonsbloodsoap3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy-zyANFicMHYQlMLGWXQ4L5BEIrpQdt2hXA1QWt3GWHDzcFRXmgy-aBhJcbiy7QFtauWjsf6xcMiKxGFaRPmZawDDeqnXxaTxqQ3H6_C3QcZdKrcKf1s4WkewwSurAoTe3t5WEylpXK8/s200/dragonsbloodsoap3.jpg" width="200" /></a>First, I have a big bar of <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=78">Dragon's Blood</a> by Blissology. I was a little unsure when I chose that one a couple months ago because it was still very much summertime and I'm one of those people that just must match my scents to the season. So even though it wasn't a "Dragon's Blood" sort of day when I chose it, it is now! The rich, sweet, spicy, and smoooooth notes of it really make it a fall and winter kind of soap for me. Of course, my sister and dad will gladly use it all year long regardless of the weather.<br />
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<a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.172771054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.172771054.jpg" width="200" /></a>You won't find any bottles of shampoo or conditioner (or anything!) in my shower. We use shampoo and conditioner bars made by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GetLathered">Get Lathered!</a> on etsy. Some of you have no doubt heard me talk about how awesome they are. My hair and scalp are so much healthier and feel so much better since I started using these about a year and a half ago. Right now for shampoo I have just a sliver left of my favorite Vanille de Framboise and a new bar of the Willow scented shampoo. My husband is using Nor'Easter which I love too. And I have a Thai Coconut conditioner bar that has lasted me for months and months now.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LxP2fYCEoXT4c36FFru1U9iep_WslgpRi6I2bpKGVBTeadDd3JJzprXWWvNfs_jnANHVgyRZ2O5HzPp7aWx8-JtPbAs8z5J2ID3PeMzlQ62ujML2gl5VUhbdNu2NBooON2sV-lXFCoc/s1600/aunatural2web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_LxP2fYCEoXT4c36FFru1U9iep_WslgpRi6I2bpKGVBTeadDd3JJzprXWWvNfs_jnANHVgyRZ2O5HzPp7aWx8-JtPbAs8z5J2ID3PeMzlQ62ujML2gl5VUhbdNu2NBooON2sV-lXFCoc/s200/aunatural2web.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>For my face, I use our <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=22">Au Natural</a> soap made with goat milk and oatmeal. It's unscented, super creamy, and very mild. Store-bought facial cleansers completely wreck my complexion. They're just too harsh for my sensitive face and cause me to break out. I also used this soap exclusively when the baby was first born so she wouldn't be overwhelmed with extra smells. Now I use it on her too but I use a washcloth to apply it to her skin because she doesn't need the extra exfoliation from the oatmeal.<br />
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My husband has another soap bar for his face. It's a really old Christmas soap my mom made years ago for her soap business (Anyone remember Mountain Homestead Soaps?). As soap ages it becomes more and more mild. Often after several years the oils in soaps will start to go rancid, but not with this one! It still smells, albeit more lightly than when first made, and my husband has found that it makes a superb shaving soap! Since he's been using it, his face is smoother after his shave with much less irritation and bumps. I don't have a picture of this one since it's not for sale.<br />
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That's it! I'm sure in a few months I'll have twice as many soaps. Now I want to know - What's in Your Shower Right Now?Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-10890970446616936522010-08-30T09:43:00.000-07:002010-08-30T09:43:03.333-07:00Working at Home with Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa9MWwI-bJEdOSXCKb22xnRjneixM-dnRR9Fuw5oxV1Ux87bUy9rCtokPzvGIKga4xRvp2_i8ykh4bPk4rxi7PMfZc1kekg-eLugd5aHq0iDnm79Kf8xYM81XQwki-rjAl-hCPnxggeU/s1600/daynadylan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLa9MWwI-bJEdOSXCKb22xnRjneixM-dnRR9Fuw5oxV1Ux87bUy9rCtokPzvGIKga4xRvp2_i8ykh4bPk4rxi7PMfZc1kekg-eLugd5aHq0iDnm79Kf8xYM81XQwki-rjAl-hCPnxggeU/s320/daynadylan.jpg" width="294" /></a></div>One of our favorite readers, Cheryl, wants to know how I schedule production with two little ones at home. <br />
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It sure isn't easy! I have two girls, one is 3 1/2 and the other is 2 months old. As one might imagine, they (happily) take up a lot of my time. Getting anything done on *my* schedule can be difficult. <br />
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Since so much of our day is sporadic and unplanned, I have to fit business in whenever I can. Instead of saying, "This morning I have to make 3 kinds of lip balms and this afternoon I have to make footsie bars," I say, "Today, I hope to get this stuff done whenever I can." And sometimes, I can't. <br />
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I've found that setting daily and weekly goals helps tremendously. Also, I try to set aside time especially for answering emails and doing the online parts of business that need to get done every day. I can feed and dress the baby to make her happy, get the older child set up with breakfast, and then have a good 15 minutes to shoot off a few emails. <br />
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The most difficult thing is that I'm always interrupted. It's rare that I start and finish something all in one sitting. A few years ago this would have drove me crazy and I probably never would have completed anything. I've had to learn to adapt and find different ways of working.<br />
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So far, while typing out this post, I have had to stop to feed the baby, stop to read a story, and pause countless times to answer questions.<br />
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To make matters more challenging, the things mom and I used to do together we now have to do apart. My little family recently moved a couple of hours away so we've had to redesign how we get things done at Blissology. <br />
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Mom works on the things that cannot be easily interrupted - soaps and lotions being the primary products. Meanwhile, I have products that I call "meltables." These are ones that I can measure ingredients for, pause, melt and pour. And if I get interrupted before pouring, it's okay - I can just re-melt them. Lip balms, footsie bars, hard lotion bars, and shea butters are all on my list. To balance it out, mom also does massage candles and oils.<br />
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The main thing is not getting discouraged and trying not to be in a hurry. Having small children means that everything takes longer than you think it will. Be patient, consistent, and work in small intervals whenever you can.Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-27041157263537517202010-08-27T12:28:00.000-07:002010-08-27T12:29:07.787-07:00Keeping the "Family" in "Family Business"I posted a request on <a href="http://twitter.com/blissmistress">Twitter</a> for ideas on what to write about today. <a href="http://www.neverniche.com/">Clare</a> wants to know how our family influences our fragrance choices.<br />
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Our main determination for continuing certain fragrances of course comes from our customers. What people love and buy, we make more of. If something just isn't selling well, then we obviously either make less of it or stop offering it all together.<br />
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But when it comes to choosing new scents for our products, family members are our first review panel.<br />
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We get little bottles of sample scents and I'm not sure that I can accurately convey the excitement these new little bottles bring. My mom and I huddle together and take turns opening and sniffing. Then we separate them into two sections - the ones we love and the ones we don't. Occasionally though, we'll have two similar ones that we just cannot chose between. This is where family comes in. They get to vote and help us choose the right one.<br />
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But the most useful way we employ their help is by naming. A lot of times the fragrance name suppliers use just don't really say what it actually smells like. Or they're too boring. Or weird. Or corny. So most of our scents are renamed to better fit Blissology.<br />
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Our naming sessions are generally brainstorming around the dining room table. They might go something like this:<br />
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"Peppercorn? It doesn't smell like pepper."<br />
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"No, it smells... like spice. Manly."<br />
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"Is that cinnamon? Oh, and clove. And something woody. Forest something?"<br />
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"It reminds me of fall. Fall Spice?"<br />
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"Hmm... Autumn... something."<br />
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"Like a crisp fall breeze. A... whisper." <br />
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"How about '<a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=72">Autumn Whispers</a>'?"<br />
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My sister, Ashley, gets most the credit for that one. It fits perfectly and is so much more accurate than "Peppercorn." It's also something my mom and I never would have come up with ourselves. We've found that family is the best way to think out problems and find solutions like this. By the way, this is also how we decided on the name "Blissology" for our company.<br />
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The other way family members influence which fragrances end up in products is simply by bugging us to "hurry up and make that soap with that one smell." We recently purchased an oil for our new "Colorado" inspired line. My dad loves it. Even more than his old favorite, Dragon's Blood. My mom finally made him a special batch of shea butter with it since soap takes so much more time and he was just so impatient to have it. I'm sure he won't let up on the soap issue for long though, so look for "Rocky Mountain High" soon!<br />
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Thanks for the writing suggestion, Clare! If anyone else has anything they'd care to hear more about, just let us know - I'd love to share!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-22887565108866527792010-08-24T15:07:00.000-07:002010-08-24T15:09:09.362-07:00"Oh My God, I Need This!"<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7Xgb8_TKZVOpObOOZDtUPbp28LPmOD6iJNDb-gnKIbxlQQqrDtGRxTnlsVNktxUxZCJv8mEvr6CxjS-7bLCLVvuj0uwLUo8DS71XrRcj4LpLeKQpkO7jAij983BnjkxJz37pGvSNVXI/s1600/stressbegone1web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ7Xgb8_TKZVOpObOOZDtUPbp28LPmOD6iJNDb-gnKIbxlQQqrDtGRxTnlsVNktxUxZCJv8mEvr6CxjS-7bLCLVvuj0uwLUo8DS71XrRcj4LpLeKQpkO7jAij983BnjkxJz37pGvSNVXI/s200/stressbegone1web.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stress-Be-Gone soap with lavender and calendula petals</td></tr>
</tbody></table>That's usually the first thing a customer says when they pick up Blissology's <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18">Stress-Be-Gone soap</a>. We all laugh and I usually say something about how everyone could probably use a little Stress-Be-Gone in their life or about how the world would be a happier place if everyone had that soap. We might both be mostly joking, but really, it's all true! That customer probably does need less stress and the essential oils we use in our Stress-Be-Gone blend really do help.<br />
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Each of the essential oils in this blend are recommended by aromatherapists to calm, relieve stress, or boost mood. Some are even touted to have antidepressant and energizing qualities, further stimulating those "good mood" vibes. We see this right before our eyes when that customer then smells the soap they just proclaimed they needed. They close their eyes, take a deep drag of the scent, and then exhale, dropping their shoulders and sighing. Just that one sniff has made them feel better.<br />
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Rosemary and Eucalyptus essential oils alone can smell a little sharp and medicinal. Even lavender, the oil people most often associate with relaxation, can be a little much. But when combined with sweet orange, peppermint, and spearmint oils, a wonderful balance is achieved. The Stress-Be-Gone blend then becomes this intricate but somehow familiar fragrance that is both soothing and invigorating.<br />
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The current best-selling item on <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/">thescienceofbliss.com</a> is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18">Stress-Be-Gone soap</a>. However, we use the same blend in a <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=56">massage oil</a>, <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=106">salt scrub</a>, <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_11&products_id=51">massage candle</a>, and a <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=130">hard lotion bar</a>. <br />
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You "Need This!" Really, who <b>doesn't</b> need a little stress-be-gone?Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-28627253034103042452010-08-20T09:17:00.000-07:002010-08-20T09:17:41.275-07:00Custom Gifts for a Special Wedding<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtD7h08LvK8oyuDCTXHVWSNp77gS_E4wGtOkg4kw-QIqjQsL_NE63gQ7J98xPom6Y3yf-XrrV0kbhTPhSAPrwogm513wEzppVMlIedJAXg8EaDf0pp5Qsir8Nrh2MmYWJ7_1iaw-_izkU/s1600/hardlotionbar1web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="147" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtD7h08LvK8oyuDCTXHVWSNp77gS_E4wGtOkg4kw-QIqjQsL_NE63gQ7J98xPom6Y3yf-XrrV0kbhTPhSAPrwogm513wEzppVMlIedJAXg8EaDf0pp5Qsir8Nrh2MmYWJ7_1iaw-_izkU/s200/hardlotionbar1web.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Yuzu Hard Lotion Bar</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Planning a wedding can be lots of fun, but it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the small details. Blissology tries to make at least one part easier - wedding favors!<br />
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This last week we've been working on several items for a bride and groom who are set to marry in October. They have a lot of guests coming in from out of town and had the great idea to set them up with a care bag. <br />
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Each bag will have a guest soap, lip balm, and hard lotion bar - all with scents chosen by the happy couple. The bride also chose a few extra things for her brides' maids. It's going to be such a beautiful wedding and if their guests use their new Blissology products before the ceremony, it's going to smell wonderful too!<br />
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I'm going to have a few lotion bars left over so decided to make them <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=134">available on our website</a>. Yuzu is such a great scent and so perfect for these lotion bars, I think it will become a part of our regular line! The grapefruit fragrance is sunny and fresh and such a nice, sweet, citrus. It's one of those scents that just makes you happy the moment you smell it.<br />
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For the wedding favors, we'll be lining the round tins with tissue paper that coordinate with their wedding colors. They're so customizable for these special occasions. We're so glad they're making us a part of their happy day!<br />
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If you're interested in having something specially made for your important day, <a href="mailto:thescienceofbliss@gmail.com">let us know</a> and we'll see what we can do!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-53475372905141670062010-08-12T12:14:00.000-07:002010-08-12T12:14:58.888-07:00What's Your Sign? Here's Your Soap!Astrological sun signs are determined by one's birthday. And each sign is said to influence certain aspects of a person. Just for fun, we've tried to categorize our soaps into each sign depending on their qualities and fragrance. Try your sign's soap and let us know how accurate we are. Are the soaps in your sign some of your favorites?<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Aries</b></span><br />
(March 21 - April 20)<br />
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Aries is the ram. Those that fall under this sign tend to be assertive and confident. It's a fire sign so they can be a little impulsive at times too. <br />
The best scents for Aries tend to be warm as this is a fire sign. <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=78">Dragon's Blood</a> fits the bill perfectly.<br />
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Other scents for Aries are <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14">RoseBerry</a> and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=104">Irish Mocha</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enchanted Forest Soap</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Taurus</b></span><br />
(April 21 - May 20)<br />
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Bulls are very appreciative of the finer things in life. Sometimes this can make them a bit indulgent in the eyes of others, but hey, when they find quality, they want it!<br />
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It's no surprise then than a Taurus would love handmade soap. <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=105">Enchanted Forest</a>, with it's notes of fine amber, sandalwood and vanilla is perfect for the discriminating bull. Another luxurious scent for Taurus is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=14">RoseBerry</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gemini</b></span><br />
(May 21 - June 21)<br />
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The air sign of Gemini is an intelligent, imaginative, and sensitive person. They find it easier than most people to change in and out of different situations including relationships, jobs, and locations.<br />
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The nutty, sweet, foody scent of <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=5">Honey Almond Oatmeal</a> soap will appeal to Geminis. Also try <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=97">Beautiful Life</a> and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10">Lavender</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black Raspberry Vanilla Soap</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cancer</b></span><br />
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(June 22 - July 22)<br />
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The summery sign of Cancer is all about the home. Family is really important to them. Sometimes they are said to be worrywarts but often keep their worries to themselves to spare others the stress.<br />
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Cancers should try <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=98">Black Raspberry Vanilla</a> Soap as it is a sweet "homey" scent that evokes feelings of summer, warmth, and mouth-watering sustenance. Also try <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=23">Zen Green Tea</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Life Soap</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leo</b></span><br />
(July 23 - August 22)<br />
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Leo is the proud but generous lion. This is the sign of leaders, the King (or Queen!) of the jungle. They are usually comfortable in the spotlight and sure of their abilities. Of course, they can sometimes be a little arrogant too.<br />
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Generally Leos like sunny, bright fragrances so <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=97">Beautiful Life</a> is the perfect soap for them. Also, scents with warm spices, so <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3">Cinnamon Spice</a> might be a good choice too.<br />
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Virgos are logical and practical people. As an Earth sign, they are "down to Earth" and often quite nurturing. However, they can sometimes be over-critical of others and a little nit-picky.<br />
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Virgos like natural scents so <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=18">Stress-Be-Gone</a> is perfect for them. They also would appreciate <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=5">Honey Almond Oatmeal Soap</a> and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=12">Earth Song</a> for their simple practicality and earthiness.<br />
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Libras love balance in all things. This makes them fair and just, but also seemingly indecisive since they must first weigh all things before making a decision.<br />
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These are the peacekeepers of the zodiac and keeping in mind "balance," the perfect soap for the scales is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=23">Zen Green Tea</a>. A libra may also like <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=125">Lilac</a> or <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7">Angel of Shavano</a> which speaks to the airy, romantic quality of the sign.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Scorpio</b></span><br />
(October 23 - November 21)<br />
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Scorpios are passionate and fiery. They are sensitive to others' feelings and while they feel deeply themselves, it is sometimes difficult for them to express. Because of their intensity, Scorpios can sometimes be seen as obsessive.<br />
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Spicy scents capture the passion of this sign so the best Blissology soap for them is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3">Cinnamon Spice</a>. They'd also enjoy <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=72">Autumn Whispers</a> and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=78">Dragon's Blood</a> which both have warm, intense, and maybe even "secretive" notes - just like a Scorpio.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sagittarius</b></span><br />
(November 22 - December 21)<br />
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Smart Sagittarians are sociable, witty people with a flair for spontaneity. They love interacting with people and highly value truth. Sometimes they can come off as being a bit careless.<br />
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The best scents for the Sagittarius are ones that tend to be stimulating - emotionally and physically. <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=72">Autumn Whispers</a> then is the soap for them. They'd also like <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=3">Cinnamon Spice</a>, <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=79">Plum Spice</a>, and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=18">Stress-Be-Gone</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Capricorn</b></span><br />
(December 22 - January 19)<br />
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Capricorn, the goat, is sure-footed and ambitious. When they see a mountain, they climb it no matter how high or how rocky the climb may be. They are intelligent and straight-forward but can be stubborn, aloof, and mistrusting of others.<br />
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Being a deep Earth sign, Capricorns will appreciate similarly Earthy scents. What could be better then, but <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=12">Earth Song</a>? They would also like <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=120">Grass</a> or <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=78">Dragon's Blood</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Aquarius</b></span><br />
(January 21 - February 18)<br />
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Aquarians like new things - technologies, ideas, and challenges. Anything to use their high-level thinking skills makes these thinkers happy. They can sometimes seem a little cold probably because they do not find it easy to share their feelings with others and usually have only a select few close friends.<br />
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Being an air sign, some floral scents will appeal to an Aquarius. We recommend tropical flower <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=19">Plumeria</a>. Other good choices for mentally stimulating Aquarians is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=18">Stress-Be-Gone</a> and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=10">Lavender</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pisces</b></span><br />
(February 19 - March 21)<br />
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Pisces, represented by the fish, are artistic and inspirational. They are kind and gentle. Being a water sign, Pisces people can be restless and emotional.<br />
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We chose <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=4">Mountain Showers</a> for this sign not just because it's a fresh, watery scent, but also because it is the sort of scent that instantly transports one's mind - something that would appeal to the idealistic fish. Other good soaps for them would be <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=7">Angel of Shavano</a>, <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117">Acai Berry</a>, and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=19">Plumeria</a>.Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-19897639441016564892010-05-05T09:39:00.000-07:002010-05-05T09:39:41.498-07:00We Don't Do Bath BombsFor those of you that are not yet subscribed to our newsletter, first, you should sign up! (See the little spot over there on the left - so easy!) If you didn't get to read the last issue, I wanted to share one of the articles. "We Don't Do Bath Bombs." Thanks to my etsy SAFEteam for reminding me exactly why we don't!<br />
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<div class="madmimi-text-container"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq09e92PZd_LnIk9mxr0aQVLBneMbkcdszIMAw94H4OF8uPjAlNl6ZT8jrtSh0M6i0EbDMXJOubonF6WkAM3k1YhgulSkevLhtd1WDJUvFz85io9NujuT_lSg4ocdfyPRk9l0SaNlszk0/s1600/bathsalt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq09e92PZd_LnIk9mxr0aQVLBneMbkcdszIMAw94H4OF8uPjAlNl6ZT8jrtSh0M6i0EbDMXJOubonF6WkAM3k1YhgulSkevLhtd1WDJUvFz85io9NujuT_lSg4ocdfyPRk9l0SaNlszk0/s200/bathsalt.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>You've no doubt seen huge salt-packed balls many call "bath bombs" before. They're really neat looking and great fun in a bath. Most even fizz fantastically as they dissolve in the water.<br />
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But you won't find them at Blissology. Not anytime soon, anyway.<br />
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It's not that we don't love the idea of them. And it's certainly not due to any personal issues about putting "bombs" in a bathtub.<br />
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Rather, we just can't. We've TRIED! There must be some special secret to them that we just cannot quite piece together. Maybe it's the weather, the humidity, the current phase of the moon. Or perhaps just our lack of patience or muscle.<br />
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Whatever the reason for our consistent bath bomb failures, we decided as a team that the frustrations they cause us just do not mesh with our striving to live a -blissful- lifestyle.<br />
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So, in order to promote continued bliss, we offer our customers <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3">wonderful bath salts and fizzing bath salts</a>. Just not in ball-form. No bombs, just shrapnel, if you will. Find them in tubes or bags in a variety of wonderful scents. They are a great addition to any bath and you get to choose how much or how little you want to add. Chances are, you'll never miss the exploding balls. We don't!</div>Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-466149478571706092010-05-02T13:03:00.000-07:002010-05-02T13:03:28.747-07:00About that Blogging Stuff........I've been horrible! Anyone that has a blog knows what kind of outright determination it takes to actually maintain and post consistently and I just completely fell off the wagon. <br />
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So now we have a lot of catching up to do, don't we?<br />
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First things first - that new logo and re-branding I was talking about so long ago. We finally did it! It took so much longer than anyone anticipated and we still have a lot of work to do (like changing over ever label, getting new pictures done, and just updating the website in general) but we're so happy with what we have so far.<br />
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Here's a look at our new logo:<br />
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It's so much cleaner, fresher, and more "us" than our old one. See the aspen leaf there? That's "us" too. We love aspens and nature in general. Actually, where we're located, in a beautiful valley of Colorado Rocky Mountains, we're surrounded by quaking aspens that turn a brilliant golden yellow in the fall. It was only fitting that we included that little bit in our new look.<br />
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As I mentioned we've been busy redoing all our labels to reflect the change as well. To see how it's coming along, check out our <a href="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com/">website</a>. <br />
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And speaking of the beauty of nature, The Trail Ridge Road gift store near Estes Park in the Rocky Mountain National Forest is going to be carrying tons of Blissology products this summer. We're so excited to share what we do with so many people. I don't think the store opens until near the end of this month, but I can't wait to see how it all turns out.<br />
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Meanwhile we've been working really hard to stock up and get orders out to all our customers and wholesale accounts. It's a lot of work when the soap factory is also the household kitchen! And at the beginning of July Shannon is expecting another baby so we're certainly going to have our work cut out for us. <br />
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There's so much more we have planned, but it's still too early to spill the beans on ALL of our projects. In the meantime, hope everyone's lives are perfectly blissful!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-36065641760308042142009-10-15T09:41:00.000-07:002009-10-15T09:54:21.154-07:00Re-BrandingWe haven't really said much about this yet, but we're working on a new project for Blissology. Well, we're always working on new things but this one is going to be big. Re-branding. <br /><br />With the generous help of <a href="http://www.squaremile3d.com/">Luke</a> <a href="http://www.skatebakedgoods.com/">Paxton</a>, a true professional designer, we're in the process of creating a whole new look for Blissology. It's so exciting and nerve-wracking and fun and difficult.<br /><br />I keep thinking to myself that this is going to change everything. Which is true! Everything is going to look completely different but inside will always be the same great products you expect from us. <br /><br />This change is going to mean a wider appeal and a more professional appearance. We're not quite ready to unveil the new look yet, but I can tell you it is clean, modern, fresh, and simplistic. There's still so much to do, but with our excitement, we just had to share!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-5259781754728942802009-09-04T09:58:00.000-07:002009-09-04T10:19:03.050-07:00Labor Day Sale<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObx1xFjQjDO22UMOhg1dNZF2z35vTzgrvkN3ivuDQgnS_yWEUNfcoGgcRSabHVKb2wXoJhUGn93Uhy-9zXKmrPDloYFe7RwT09ZIyX7h5GlHkp2QRmD0_Y4xOb9bjOO38bP-ZJyDvUNI/s1600-h/sugarscrubbeautifullife3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjObx1xFjQjDO22UMOhg1dNZF2z35vTzgrvkN3ivuDQgnS_yWEUNfcoGgcRSabHVKb2wXoJhUGn93Uhy-9zXKmrPDloYFe7RwT09ZIyX7h5GlHkp2QRmD0_Y4xOb9bjOO38bP-ZJyDvUNI/s200/sugarscrubbeautifullife3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377661410165969042" border="0" /></a><br />We're gearing up for a busy weekend! We've been at the Salida Farmer's Market every Saturday and we enjoyed the Buena Vista market while we were attending that as well. This weekend at Salida we're having a scrub testing station with free hand treatments. A delightfully relaxing hand massage with one of our scrubs, and then, feel the difference! Skin is soft, smooth, and perfectly moisturized.<br /><br />Now imagine that on your entire body! This stuff works like magic.<br /><br />Last week we only had sugar scrubs (oops!) so I'm finishing up a few salt scrubs today.<br /><br />I know a lot of our readers aren't local though. And you're all going to be busy (whether out doing stuff or busy relaxing!) so we have some news for you!<br /><br />We're offering 10% off your entire order when you buy through our ArtFire page this weekend! 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We had gone last year, but did even better this year. The best thing about these sorts of events is really the networking and meeting new people. We made some great connections, got our aura's photographed, and had a great time.<br /><br />I do recall June being a slightly crazy month last year, but I'm not sure if it was ever this chaotic! In a few days Pam heads off to conferences for her "real" job (she's a middle school teacher!) and will be gone for almost two whole weeks. In the meantime, I'll be at home making lots of lotions, muscle balms, and footsie bars. We're drastically low on all those items and as I sit here I keep thinking of more things to add to the "to do list." (wrap soaps, make massage oils, salt scrubs.....)<br /><br />And a week from today I'll be setting up for our first Farmer's Market of the season! By myself! Thankfully I think both my sisters will be around to help keep my two-year-old entertained but it's still going to be a big job and I'm definitely going to be missing mom! She'll probably be playing with cool new computer technologies while I try to figure out how to set up the tent alone. Oh woe is me.<br /><br />Regardless, the <a href="http://www.ccfa.coop/">farmer's market</a> is going to be awesome! We've had people telling us how excited they are for it since March. Here's more information on it:<br /><br />Where: Alpine Park, downtown F-Street, Salida, CO<br />When: Every Saturday starting June 20th until October 17th, 9 am - 12:30 pm<br />What: Lots of fresh, local produce, coffee and drinks, ice cream, hand baked goods, local art and crafts, cheeses, meat, breads, live music, and Blissology!<br /><br />It's going to be a great summer, but this next week before the market starts is going to be hectic! This will be the last day I have Pam to help me out so we're going to make a few batches of soap. On the agenda: Pomegranate, Plumeria, and a new summer essential oil blend featuring Ginger, Lime, and Orange.Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-71990230644356274982009-05-11T12:01:00.001-07:002009-05-11T12:34:53.104-07:00Introducing Acai Berry Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisjQdUcdTxCRlfneHBz57O8nEM-D1M9d6h4u8AcW9AP1Z2A6u1a6Fuw9jpDd9iHnv0K-nXt4QrCxZTch2gFYf494OIzwkz13P2ybgTtuGJ6I-rxp-hLLE9pLzrf15Ebigox502n_D9lj4/s200/acaiberrysoap3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334651187834306402" border="0" /></a>I'm not sure I have it in me right now for a full-fledged extravagant post, but there is one thing I really want to share. Blissology is so proud to announce....<br /><br /><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117">Açai Berry Soap</a>! I don't really like having to mess with the special ç (it's called a Cedilla just in case you didn't know) so I'll just drop it for this post. Hope you don't mind!<br /><br />No doubt you've heard of Acai Berries and all the wonderful things they can do for your health, especially weight-related. It's being added in all kinds of energy drinks and I suspect in smoothies very soon (if not already) too. It's been used as a flavoring in Brazil for quite some time already. I should mention, the fruit comes from Acai <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOHcr6LASVCxKngmb-B7PShmn0tOP2SONGb7ZI4lW5s9Lfki_ZRDKr_Hl8wMy7lkAIskLG0kWWmEaB1xXYWspBN3YuMiY_vthMtqqiHlgv10jQXHB4TI3Fr6JSVZ_ZY3Q0KMBvJCNkl28/s200/acaiberrysoap1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334651544381283970" border="0" /></a>Palm trees which grow in the Amazon rainforest.<br /><br />The correct pronunciation is ah-sigh-EE, but I usually hear people say uh-ki (rhymes with "high"). Regardless of how you say the word, you should get used to hearing it often because it's likely going to join the ranks of such fragrances of pomegranate in terms of fruity favorites.<br /><br />So of course, we had to make some soap! We had grand visions of just how we wanted this soap to look. But the fragrance, as we say in soaper land, accelerated saponification. In other words, the soap got thick, FAST the moment we added the delicious acai scent.<br /><br />Instead of the pretty dark purple and pink swirls with purple jojoba beads, we got basically two layers of the same color light grayish lavender color with the top layer sprinkled with purple jojoba beads.<br /><br />Pam hated it at first. The color was not what she envisioned at all, and she even may have uttered the word "ugly."<br /><br />After we gave it some time to change and do it's thing, unmolded it and dusted it with beautiful pearlescent merlot mica, it was done. It wasn't as we expected, but it actually did turn out quite pretty. The muddy gray-purple is now a soft light lavender color and even though the mica on top washes off after the first use, it is the perfect presentation for a gift.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=117"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha9yRePM7TNTI-r6dOaAndi7geDjzC9myXS0NqzChPMo0QcBeG35vCiU82S6kvFxxaE4S6tKWVwflM_ZjNt1fzN65IwvJzYuBOQyYStIAyiYKcEtPe-jbfgsFYLAxLWozZtGlUqU_oCq8/s200/acaiberrysoap2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334651788554935602" border="0" /></a><br />And what does it smell like? Berry! Very few of us have likely smelled an actual acai berry and it's rather difficult to explain: try describing to someone what "strawberry" smells like! I will do my best though. It is sweet, fruity, and a bit like "tropical grape." If colors were scents, this one would certainly be "purple."<br /><br />Of course, the best way to smell this, is just to try it for yourself! I promise you won't be disappointed. Personally, it's my new favorite! The scent lingers on your skin, and I know I've said this before, but it just smells so delicious! Plus, thanks to those jojoba beads, the top half is scrubby and excellent for exfoliating. It lathers beautifully and makes my skin feel fabulous. Try it!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-44111928966964917002009-05-02T16:11:00.000-07:002009-05-02T17:32:31.331-07:00Baby Shower Gifts for Mommy (and baby)I've been thinking about baby showers recently because it's about time for us to start planning one for my sister. Now some get gifts just for the new baby, and that's great, but taking care of the new mother is even better!<br /><br />The last shower we went to was for my cousin and for a gift we made a big basket of <a href="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com">Blissology</a> stuff just for her. I wanted to show you how easy and fun this can be! And don't forget - Mother's Day is just around the corner!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: center;">Pampering Gift Ideas for the New and Soon-to-be Mommy<br /></div><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Shea Butter</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9xfhBn4jruU7QTy6agmAFiPYVvpBeF4XUg8AYXeVmAw1VEn15cwQ3h8biKzlDzDTkkyj5PavXP9ca_ThAbbwPEABiDoGNN9wriHZjEkEsxbjgXVKz57KoBG8hi0J5YLJvlWcjYvOb98/s1600-h/sheabutterPomegranate.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9xfhBn4jruU7QTy6agmAFiPYVvpBeF4XUg8AYXeVmAw1VEn15cwQ3h8biKzlDzDTkkyj5PavXP9ca_ThAbbwPEABiDoGNN9wriHZjEkEsxbjgXVKz57KoBG8hi0J5YLJvlWcjYvOb98/s200/sheabutterPomegranate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331385356502948978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">The best thing for stretched, tight, itchy skin is pure <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=14">shea butter</a>. According to the </span><a style="font-weight: normal;" href="http://www.sheainstitute.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=64&Itemid=83">American Shea Butter Institute</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">, shea butter can even prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. They also recommend it for "mu</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">scle fatigue, aches and tension" as well as skin rashes. So not only can mommy use it for herself during her pregn</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ancy, but on baby too. Two-in-One!</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFVoQ38DoKSbf4Z8oOIVTfaP90PXF3YPf62daw2v2igFUMbWi6tIpFIZHJsYyrBSAeJeQG0SrPHbKJJpARN0A15i2CdxXXuHWP1yt3Tg1lotbdddohcq0JSolEPVWJkIxoqPr7_1kGOg/s1600-h/mintandfriendsbalm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 116px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFVoQ38DoKSbf4Z8oOIVTfaP90PXF3YPf62daw2v2igFUMbWi6tIpFIZHJsYyrBSAeJeQG0SrPHbKJJpARN0A15i2CdxXXuHWP1yt3Tg1lotbdddohcq0JSolEPVWJkIxoqPr7_1kGOg/s200/mintandfriendsbalm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331386058088605026" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lip Bal</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">m </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;">One of the mo</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">st prize</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">d possessions in the hospital is <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5">lip balm</a>. It's small and easy to forget when you don't need it. But trust me, a new mother is going to need this! Blissology offers several great flavors and we recommend getting two of them - one m</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ommy can use now, and one she can pack ahead of time in her hospital bag.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Lotion</span><br /><br />Pregnant women's skin can often be challenging. Her best friend at this time may very well be a big bottle of <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2">Blissology lotion</a>. And of course, she can have you to thank for that! Any of our lotions would be great, but for extra pampering, opt for the <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=40">Vita-Skin Lotion</a>. We add extra skin-nourishing vitamins and a gentle essential oil blend for fragrance.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2uNj4-uuH-Lsx2Z-vfM07uz8zXbTqHCxwJD0N9MULweOS-Cr1U36ZhBBPGApQzRWXMx-9t0zf1eqi9R4s8JCUG6gp8LtRQaMd7pzCkuHWQca01NlkiDdettn9NKMulP6ymHN39OxGNQ/s1600-h/massageline2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH2uNj4-uuH-Lsx2Z-vfM07uz8zXbTqHCxwJD0N9MULweOS-Cr1U36ZhBBPGApQzRWXMx-9t0zf1eqi9R4s8JCUG6gp8LtRQaMd7pzCkuHWQca01NlkiDdettn9NKMulP6ymHN39OxGNQ/s200/massageline2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331385608305920306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Massage</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> O</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">il </span><br /><br />This is anot</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">her one for both mommy and baby. Blissology's <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=55">Serene Slumber Massage</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=55"> Oil</a> is just what mommy-to-be needs before those long</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, uncomfortable nights. There comes a point, not long into a pregnancy, when sleep becomes difficult and is not so restful. Serene Slumber is a blend of lavender, rosewood and ylang-ylang essential oils to calm the racing mind and hopefully call the sandman. Plus, every pregnant woman deserves a daily massage. Of course, this can also be used as a bath oil.<br /><br />Baby massage is becoming more and more popular but it's often difficult to find an oil suitable and gentle enough for baby. Serene Slumber uses just the right safe amounts of essential oil to provide for the aromatherapy benefits. It is especially helpful as part of a bedtime routine after</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> a warm bath and during and before quiet time with mommy and/or daddy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Footsie Bar</span><br /><br />Blissology's famous <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=17">Footsie Bars</a> are a woman's dream-come-true. They're moisturizing and energizing. When she can't reach her own feet anymore, it's quick and easy for someone else to do it for her. And a great excuse for a foot massage too!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbMdmKhMeqF4UOI7Kc6iRA1V6xwAh9TLySVWemMKJc1qafRi7acttBqOI-yAUcwwLR_42tz1M0sjvqYqYge8pNrXU8q02hyphenhyphenThy0gPYNWWlpxeZ1BwLWK1qRiVAfhoN6NOQYXUpKT_1Os/s1600-h/soapofthemonth1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbMdmKhMeqF4UOI7Kc6iRA1V6xwAh9TLySVWemMKJc1qafRi7acttBqOI-yAUcwwLR_42tz1M0sjvqYqYge8pNrXU8q02hyphenhyphenThy0gPYNWWlpxeZ1BwLWK1qRiVAfhoN6NOQYXUpKT_1Os/s200/soapofthemonth1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331386464398470226" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Handmade Soap</span><br /><br />The list would not be complete without this essential. Not only do Blissology <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1">soaps</a> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">make a great addition for any gift basket, but using handmade soap is one of the best things a person, pregnant woman, baby, ANYONE can do for their skin.<br /><br />Blissology has a huge selection of fragrances including essential oils and every bar has shea butter and the finest vegetable oils.<br /></span><br /></div>Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-78914059084016782092009-04-29T09:17:00.000-07:002009-04-29T09:32:47.484-07:00Blissology Takes to RadioWe have been on the radio *twice* in the last five days. Awesome! Now, these haven't been paid advertisements either, just little blurbs talking about the company and what we do.<br /><br />The first was at the Home and Garden show we went to on Saturday. I talked to Kim Kreiss about all the cool products we have.<br /><br />And today, The Peak 92.3 is doing an auction all day. So many people have given items to the station to be auctioned off (in return, businesses get advertising worth the value of their items). We said that we would do it, but it was never communicated exactly *what* we were going to put into t<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5W9-P0zYEIWEZ3QZiS9PRtLYr9jlo6lz6Sgm8HVflZpUNkeeQ7OVpjo067mbzsm88KaVrX8wdk_T5YEb0tofZEb5REU9PI9m3hn0kCOWUBgN_0mKxl-dQUvMUFbQ2Hbv1Lt7MmlqPeE/s1600-h/massageoilstressbegone.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 116px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_5W9-P0zYEIWEZ3QZiS9PRtLYr9jlo6lz6Sgm8HVflZpUNkeeQ7OVpjo067mbzsm88KaVrX8wdk_T5YEb0tofZEb5REU9PI9m3hn0kCOWUBgN_0mKxl-dQUvMUFbQ2Hbv1Lt7MmlqPeE/s200/massageoilstressbegone.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330152010311133874" border="0" /></a>he auction.<br /><br />Well, this morning the auction started and Jim Berry started talking all about Blissology and the soaps and baskets we had up for bid. But we didn't. So I called and let them know I'd bring stuff up as soon as I could. And I guess I just had good timing because I got to go on air and explain myself the stuff in our Spa in a Box and let people know the gift certificates were good for anything on our <a href="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com/">website</a>.<br /><br />In case you're interested, for our Spa in a Box we included an <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=33">Almond Salt Scrub</a>, a <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_10&products_id=56">massage oil</a>, and one of our <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=97">Beautiful Life Spa Salt Bars</a>. Perfect ready-made gift for Mother's Day!<br /><br />Again, I must just say, Awesome!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-72872717032818874262009-04-27T08:41:00.001-07:002009-04-27T08:50:26.904-07:00Wrapping up the Home and Garden Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqegD7NRfDrNGxjcWU-G3QRFSSaoqpmZvmqkpCygJ17qe82fn8614gCpDM9DhPRcpovwQ5gYKQ7XZHACmN_y5O1E-OAmWYJy4ZEM2mBsrGl3wqGXMix3EF53-ygTVmLuGzwAu685UMwk/s1600-h/beautifullife4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqegD7NRfDrNGxjcWU-G3QRFSSaoqpmZvmqkpCygJ17qe82fn8614gCpDM9DhPRcpovwQ5gYKQ7XZHACmN_y5O1E-OAmWYJy4ZEM2mBsrGl3wqGXMix3EF53-ygTVmLuGzwAu685UMwk/s200/beautifullife4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329398204073373394" border="0" /></a><br />The Home and Garden show was great! We saw lots of previous customers and friends and had a good, albeit long day.<br /><br />So many people commented that they can't wait for the Salida Farmer's Market this year and YES, we WILL be there this summer too. In fact, while we only did part time last summer, we'll be there EVERY Saturday this summer starting the third week of June. It's at Alpine Park again and I think it's going to be even bigger and better than last year. We're really excited!<br /><br />But I'm jumping ahead of myself here. At the Home and Garden Show we did a "Spa in a Box" giveaway and tons of people signed up for it. The winner has been contacted and we're so happy to share our goodies! The box includes a Beautiful Life sugar scrub, a Vital Spirit Uplifter massage oil, and a bar of our Beautiful Life spa salt bar which happened to be our best-seller this weekend!<br /><br />That reminds me - I still haven't added our Beautiful Life sugar scrubs online yet. Actually, I have lots of products begging to be added to our websites but I just haven't had time to take the pictures! So that's my goal this week. Look for new products online very soon! Of course, you can count on me updating here when I add them too. Oh! And goal number two - get the newsletter sent out! Now I feel like a huge slacker and need to get some work done!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-17585859568500658252009-04-24T08:58:00.000-07:002009-04-24T09:10:53.947-07:00Springing Forth to Spring GardensWe have been so busy lately! There's always a period of time between Christmas to about March that things really slow down. I think that's the case for most all retail. One might think that would be the perfect time to make, create, and increase stock.<br /><br />But not us.<br /><br />See, when everything else slows down, so do I. It doesn't matter that I had months to prepare for the upcoming craft season, I procrastinated and am now rushing around trying to get everything ready for tomorrow.<br /><br />Tomorrow marks the "first of the season" show for us, and we'll be doing a local home and garden show hosted by our local radio station, KVRH, et. al. For those of you that are in the area, we'll be at Brady's West in Salida, just behind Burger King.<br /><br />I'm pretty sure there will be lots of booths there and I know most everyone is giving away prizes so there's a good chance you might even win something free! It runs all day, from 9 am. to 5 pm. and despite feeling completely unprepared, I'm excited for it. There might be some scattered rain showers in the afternoon, but we're indoors! We'll be in one of their empty greenhouses so even if it's raining, come out!<br /><br />We'll also be debuting some new products. We'll have hard lotion bars, several new soaps (including Grass, Acai Berry, and Lilac) and a super cute gift "basket" for you or your favorite gardener. It's actually a flower pot packed full of gardener's goodies. Grass-scented soap with cornmeal to really scrub away grit and grime, hard lotion bar to sooth dry, cracked, working hands, and some other special stuff every garden-lover should have on hand.<br /><br />I'll take pictures soon, but I've been too busy "catching up" lately! Hope to see lots of people tomorrow!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-43195889458490618382009-03-27T14:54:00.000-07:002009-03-27T15:05:42.428-07:00Scrub Off Winter SaleFirst of all, the obligatory "sorry I've been away" thing. I've been sick and tired and so has most everyone else in this house! It's just that time of year, I guess, flu and horrible colds just make their way around. Several times each.<br /><br />Now that is out of the way.... We're having a sale!<br /><br />It's also that time of year that you and your skin are ready to be done with winter! Pack up the sweaters and break out the spring wardrobe!<br /><br />But what about that less than exciting winter skin? Never fear! Blissology to the rescue!<br /><br />The best way to get that dry, scaly, flaky, ugh, winter skin to blossom like your favorite flowers, is to exfoliate and moisturize. With Blissology salt and sugar scrubs, it's not only easy, but enjoyable, relaxing, and extremely pampering.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYU7POGKTt-Y8o7v6zif61JuZOIzCwngo0TuxiY1g0endrGWTqCfYr1ydslCPoGw-Y2J7KXhj-zQwzuOM6tXJGWdq63PL3gZmQ09X6i557vrk8Lg7YGeEI2K2HLkhG1GHIN7H1ZdxTV4/s1600-h/sugarscrubsweetcocomango.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYU7POGKTt-Y8o7v6zif61JuZOIzCwngo0TuxiY1g0endrGWTqCfYr1ydslCPoGw-Y2J7KXhj-zQwzuOM6tXJGWdq63PL3gZmQ09X6i557vrk8Lg7YGeEI2K2HLkhG1GHIN7H1ZdxTV4/s200/sugarscrubsweetcocomango.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317992061556528290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Select salt and sugar scrubs are now $13.99 (regular price $16) so you won't even have to stress over the cost of pure necessary indulgence. Yes, indulgent. But yes, trust me, you definitely need it. Your skin will thank you!<br /><br />Without further ado, you can purchase your magnificent skin-loving scrubs <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=116">here</a>. If you have questions or need help deciding, let me know!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-74517842966161149552009-03-06T10:49:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:18:28.929-08:00New Room Diffusers!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=110"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 138px; height: 239px;" src="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com/images/diffuser100-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>We now have our best diffuser pots yet. They are bright, colorful, and really cute - real works of art!<br /><br />Local potter <a href="http://muddypotts.etsy.com/">Stephanie Amos</a> created them for us specifically for our room diffuser oil. We're selling them in kits that come with a pot, rattan reeds, and buyer's choice of fragrance oil.<br /><br />These are perfect to scent a small to medium-sized room. We actually have our diffusers scattered throughout the house. We notice them when we first come home, but the real treat is when we have guests over - they also compliment how wonderful our house smells thanks to these reed diffusers!<br /><br />Since each pot is a one-of-a-kind piece of art, I've listed them once only <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=114"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 128px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIDLS0iRVn3v7diz7DGWDq3IyySYrUrSsc0F4pZ_ddgq3V8cQmRbVeSGimXXIuvwa_wNOKTWpoB1_bb7yVTtsvMYY3cIL4smyIFoN8Q-okddhy5kM_kJN7lt-gJUVvz7Uc0QFB8CRaxc/s200/diffuser110-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310154853157789170" border="0" /></a>between three different sites.<br />You can find a majority of them on our main website:<br /><a href="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com/">Blissology: The Science of Bliss</a><br />A few on our etsy site: <a href="http://blissology.etsy.com/">http://blissology.etsy.com</a><br />And a few on our ArtFire site: <a href="http://blissology.artfire.com/">http://blissology.artfire.com</a><br /><br />They're $20 each and come in a great gift box. We also sell Refill Diffuser Oils that come with fresh reeds when you run out. You can use the refills in any con<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=ViewListing&product_id=120861"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 219px;" src="http://www.thescienceofbliss.com/images/diffuser103-1.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>tainer suitable for diffuser oil (if it's pottery, it must have proper glaze on the bottom or it will seep through).<br /><br />Like any other sort of room fragrance, the usual warnings apply. Keep out of reach from children and pets, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not swallow. These oils can remove furniture finishes and varnishes so use with care.Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-11163776283853083792009-02-23T09:51:00.000-08:002009-02-23T10:22:02.155-08:00Enchanted Forest and Ripe Red Raspberry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=105"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 225px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGnCUDsRAFY36bg-1VIS6VJ5S7DCT_jKulS9PrjMoRy6pfieqTsA0c-TyuMuX7n8A4PbRRPuHnKbc-MPhyphenhyphen2TR1xEuCmXs5tXQ4hyy3osG7pO7S-D2XJOU9XdJaPq27jEtGCLcDdZZvWYk/s320/enchantedforestsoap.jpg" alt="Enchanted Forest Handmade Soap" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306054505608752978" border="0" /></a><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=105">Enchanted Forest</a> was our "Valentine" scent this year. Not only is it great for both men and women, but it also smells simply enchanting. It's a delightful mix of deep woody smells like Cedarwood and Sandalwood, earthy Amber, sweet Vanilla, and a little bit of foresty florals if you can really pick out the individual scents. They all meld together to create a magically sexy fragrance.<br /><br />As a brief side-note, vanilla is a really funny thing in soap. Most people think "white" when they think vanilla although I'm not sure why now that I think about it. Vanilla beans are a beautiful dark brown. Anyway, that's what happens in soap too - it colors it brown.<br /><br />We really weren't thinking about the vanilla components of this fragrance when we added it to the soap. We envisioned a lightish tan base color with beautiful purple swirls. Which of course were completely lost as the soap turned chocolate brown. It's a great color and actually fits the scent (luckily for us!) but it just wasn't what we had envisioned. We're used to that by now though - it's rare anything in reality comes out how we thought it would!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=46"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ZuSPFBXklltnwhF0lhNO0IGdwyX53iRs5hSPuJTYdHq7-FkuZYt2vw5jnEAe_7tkepo4mf64XCSv5tlzv6olAcRCxK13xVoodEsYzOHIuXfc5h_mpjtwO04eq_7qkzFCGpfrSWoMNoY/s320/riperedraspberry2.jpg" alt="Ripe Red Raspberry Handmade Soap" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306057337201043330" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=46">Ripe Red Raspberry</a> was our other Valentiney scent this year. It has been a main staple to the line even way back when it was just Pam running "Mountain Homestead Soaps." The colors, of course, are valentine-like, but the scent was also perfect. We've had women report to us that for whatever reason, when they wear this raspberry scent (we also have it in lip balm and <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9_11&products_id=50">massage oil candles</a>), their husbands take it as a sign that they're feeling frisky. If that's not perfect for Valentine's Day, I don't know what is!<br /><br />Of course, I likely should have made this post about this time LAST month, but I didn't have my new camera then and our pictures just weren't up to par. They still could use some improvement, I think, but they're MUCH better now. And since they really are great for the whole year, not just one day, we Highly Recommend them both!Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-393067704601189842.post-89619521045656363592009-02-21T07:24:00.000-08:002009-02-21T08:00:09.878-08:00Wasabi and Dragon's Blood Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vq0twDIDrGHQTt3ibmHp6QHP1r2w1afIjhqF1D7pdJmbYE_9bPvEjT0nCJFWRnFF561PmfRIlVzcutD_DJkCuBq9LLsg1_c-vBJznjbLdUc5mFMLIaP8i_5d2f5EDgy6HYMNgyH8cVU/s1600-h/wasabisoap1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Vq0twDIDrGHQTt3ibmHp6QHP1r2w1afIjhqF1D7pdJmbYE_9bPvEjT0nCJFWRnFF561PmfRIlVzcutD_DJkCuBq9LLsg1_c-vBJznjbLdUc5mFMLIaP8i_5d2f5EDgy6HYMNgyH8cVU/s200/wasabisoap1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305280936717610162" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=101">Wasabi</a> is our first Spring Soap for the year. When people ask what it smells like, we can honestly answer "green." It's fresh and bright and doesn't smell at all like the wasabi horseradish you have with sushi. Wasabi is sweet and floral and a little bit of tang.<br /><br />We added jojoba beads to give the bar some nice, gentle exfoliation. Plus, it looks pretty in subtle swirls!<br /><br />Of course, like all our soaps, we've added shea butter for an extra boost of luxury and moisturizer.<br /><br />Even though we're introducing this as our newest seasonal scent, we're hoping everyone loves it so much they demand us to keep it around all year. That would be fine with us because we love it too!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18I53y2nrf78bogTpqjmzRMNnm5IKxRw73osX_IHRMHoFt7H-XGODhyTg0Gi4MGOD_PmR2EaaFQdASW8rZ4JLrNacAMVEln74r1T7UOinYbnLNc_iCULak9H6u00ZEocQN2-C1MyB5f4/s1600-h/dragonsbloodsoap3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj18I53y2nrf78bogTpqjmzRMNnm5IKxRw73osX_IHRMHoFt7H-XGODhyTg0Gi4MGOD_PmR2EaaFQdASW8rZ4JLrNacAMVEln74r1T7UOinYbnLNc_iCULak9H6u00ZEocQN2-C1MyB5f4/s200/dragonsbloodsoap3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305276779534033010" border="0" /></a><br />You might remember a <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.blogspot.com/2008/11/nablopomo.html">post</a> I did several months ago about our <a href="http://thescienceofbliss.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=78">Dragon's Blood Soap</a>. It has become a favorite for some of our family members now thanks to its deep, complex smell and wonderful lather. I took some more pictures of it with my new camera.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGchiUUfuG4atjHn_wl_hMcl8Gkke-7LmU3fADwZweBTw6Z7fAzkyPdeEgswWhrg9qJkwh-wjczD75iU5BeNGBs-ypQN2gC_a9Yfz4RBYpawErBBUO0VpLvVW46-eWlHMAaba-7UqVAo/s1600-h/dragonsbloodsoap2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGchiUUfuG4atjHn_wl_hMcl8Gkke-7LmU3fADwZweBTw6Z7fAzkyPdeEgswWhrg9qJkwh-wjczD75iU5BeNGBs-ypQN2gC_a9Yfz4RBYpawErBBUO0VpLvVW46-eWlHMAaba-7UqVAo/s200/dragonsbloodsoap2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305278406849135490" border="0" /></a>The brown has darkened a little since the first pictures and it's really more fitting that way. Above the large brown layer is a layer of green with jojoba beads, then a layer with red jojoba beads, and finally a lucky dragonesque dark brown layer at the top.<br /><br />These are our large-sized spa bars so they're almost twice as much soap for not much more money. (They're $5.50 compared to $4.25 for our regular bars.) They last a really long time.<br /><br />Earthy, sultry, mysterious, woody, and sexy are all good adjectives of this Dragon's Blood soap. It's wonderful for men or women and we've even had one customer by it just so her kids would wash their hands more. I guess it might be fun to wash with "Dragon's Blood!"Bliss Mistresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15109879406494818883noreply@blogger.com3