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Donna Maria's Handmade Beauty Connection
November 4, 2002
Remember To Vote on November 5. It's your privilege; it's your responsibility!

A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630 | Vol. 3, Issue 43
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~ HBN Members On The Move!

HBN member Donna Baase of Cowgirl Enterprises, Ltd., is quoted in the October issue of Natural Foods Merchandiser for her expertise in the area of skincare. Donna talks about making products at home using goodies like blue corn meal, yogurt and chickpea flour. She also shares her expertise about ingredients that absorb easily into the skin. Read my review of Cowgirls' fabulous Cowgirl Cream at this link.

HBN member Joyce Sawicki of HG Herbals is pleased to announce her Christmas Trunk Show on November 23,2002. She'll feature everything from lip balms and new natural lipstick pots, to body scrubs and soy wax aromatherapy candles. For more information click here.

On November 1, 2002, HBN member Angie Turner The Herbarie celebrated the anniversary of its first year online! Congratulations Angie!!

Learn more about our members and their exciting activities by visiting their Web sites through HBN's Online Member Directory, now with 4 ways to search: (1) by state/country; (2) by member business name; (3) by keyword search; or (4) using our new alphabetical listings!

When you visit MakeYourCosmetics.com, it's easy to buy the ingredients you need by clicking on our Partner links:

SunRose Aromatics: pure essential oils (many organic), carrier oils and other aromatherapy products, each carefully selected for quality. Check out their new Perfumer's Emporium.

The Scent Shack: fragrance oils and soap supplies. Fragrance oils are pre-tested in cold process, melt & pour soap, and candles, and test results are listed at the Web site. Scents tested by soapers for soapers!

Lynden House International , Canadian supplier of soap and candlemaking supplies such as fixed oils, perfumes, essential oils, molds, powdered milks, colors, pre-made bases, candle wax, wicks, embeds and more!

Last Week's Answer: "Soapmaking: A Magickal Guide"

Be the first person to provide the answer this this week's question and win 16 ounces of grapeseed oil, courtesy of HBN member Essential Wholesale!

Please read the contest rules here before submitting your entry. Put "TRIVIA CONTEST ANSWER" in the subject line or your answer will not be considered.

While time does not permit me to respond personally to all entrants, the winner will be notified by email and their name posted at HBN's home page.

... Plus a ton of other member benefits! So what are you waiting for? Check out our member benefits at this link and start putting HBN to work for your business today!

Join me in France next summer from June 3 to June 8 where Aroma Tours'® Jim and Robbi Zeck will serve just a few HBN members this fabulous treat! Jim and Robbi have years of experience composing successful tours to France, Bali, Turkey and other exotic and aromatic destinations around the world! You won't want to miss this opportunity!

There are some spaces left so be sure to check out the links of great photos so you can see what you're in for when you come with us!