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Handmade Toiletries Weekly Newsletter
March 6, 2000

A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630
March 6, 2000
Issue 8

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Handmade Toiletries Thyme Trivia Question-win a sample of Lavender angustifolia essential oil
2. Win White Lotus Aromatics Products & More!!
3. HBN Update
4. This Week's Recipe - Feet of Fancy
5. Site Surfing - Sites That Help Propel Your Business Skyward!!

1. HANDMADE TOILETRIES THYME TRIVIA QUESTION

Congratulations To Last Week's Winner-Kathleen Lewis

LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: In Brooklyn, New York, a handmade toiletries business thrives under the gentle direction of an African-American woman named Lisa Price. Lisa, who names her company in honor of her mother, finds inspiration for her products in her staff, customers and family. Lisa boasts that each product she sells is conceived, developed, created and tested by her staff. What is the name of Lisa's company?

LAST WEEK'S ANSWER: Carol's Daughter

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: In 1972, Workman Publishing Company published a book which is credited by some with giving birth to the handmade soap making industry. The second edition of the book was published in 1975 and is 119 pages long. To win, name the author and exact title of this book.

Be the first one to answer correctly and win Lavender angustifolia essential oil. Read contest rules at http://www.handmadebeauty.com/subscribe_htn_Newsletter.htm

2. WIN WHITE LOTUS AROMATICS PRODUCTS & MORE!!

Go to http://www.handmadebeauty.com and click on the Give Us Feedback icon to give us some feedback. You can be entered in the drawing to win HBN's March Goodie Box containing a selection of Moon and Stars Enchanted Soaps, a Storey Bodycare Book and generous samples of pure and unadulterated aromatic oils from Christopher McMahon's White Lotus Aromatics!!

3. HBN UPDATE

--->NEW MEMBER DISCOUNT!!
In conjunction with McMahon Communications, HBN is pleased to offer Press Release Polishing (PRP) services for HBN members. McMahon Communications will review press releases that you have drafted, and will provide feedback, edits and tips designed to finalize and "polish" the release for submission to the media outlets important to you. Read more about it at http://www.handmadebeauty.com and click on the Member Discounts page!

--->HBN MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES & DUES ESTABLISHED
Visit http://www.handmadebeauty.com/htn_membership.htm to see full and complete descriptions of the current benefits for HBN members, and the yearly dues for each. The membership application form will be ready soon.

4. THIS WEEK'S RECIPE -- Feet Of Fancy

This is a really rich and thick cream to start getting those tootsies in tip-top summer shape! As always, aromatics are optional.

Phase A 1.8 oz. shea butter
1 ounce sweet almond oil
1 ounce coconut oil
1.5 ounces emulsifying wax
1/2 ounce stearic acid

Phase B
4.2 ounces distilled water
6 grams grapefruit seed extract (optional to extend shelf life)

Aromatic Oils (optional)
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil

Combine Phases in separate heat proof (I use Pyrex) 16 oz. glass measuring cups. Place each Phase in separate double boiler to warm water and melt waxes. When waxes are completely melted, use an electric mixer to combine the two Phases. Fancy Feet should form in just a few minutes. Pour into clean jars and allow to cool for a few minutes before capping. Massage generously into clean feet. Enjoy!

5. SITE SURFING - SITES THAT HELP PROPEL YOUR BUSINESS SKYWARD!!

Obtain FREE, CONFIDENTIAL business counseling advice from to http://www.score.com, the web site of the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). SCORE provides small business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics to all US citizens. At the "Get Email Counseling" icon, there's a user friendly interface that allows you to submit a request for FREE business counseling advice from one of SCORE's over 11,000 volunteer business counselors. SCORE promises an email response within 48 hours, but I usually receive mine in less than 24 hours! SCORE offers a variety of other services, including on-line "how to workshops" and business articles from inc.com. Take advantage of this free and efficient service to help propel your business skyward!!

Have A Great Week!!
Donna Maria
Founder & President, The Handmade Beauty Network
"Securing The Future Of The Handmade Toiletries Industry"
http://www.handmadebeauty.com
http://www.donnamaria.com

Handmade Toiletries Thyme Question Contest Rules.
To enter, send one answer ONLY, name and street mailing address to donnamaria@handmadebeauty.com.  The winner will be notified via personal email.  Winner's name and correct answer will be announced in next week's HBN Newsletter.  Email entries are tallied based on the time indicated as "received" on my computer.  HBN VALUES YOUR PRIVACY ... your personal information will not be sold, loaned or given to any third party without your permission.  HBN staff not eligible to win.