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Donna Maria's Handmade Beauty Connection
December 20,
2004
A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630 | Vol. 5, Issue 53
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1. HBN Update: Welcome New
& Renewing HBN
Members!
2. Handmade
Beauty Recipe Of The Week:
Birthday Beauty Balm
3. Beauty & The Business Trivia
Question: win some delicious handmade soap
4.
The Handmade Beauty Cookbook: Give A Gift That Really Cooks!!
5. Cast Your Vote For Handmade Beauty
Business of the Year!
6. Handmade Beauty Product Review:
Strawberry Cream Tea by Marla's Apothecary
1. HBN
Update: Welcome New &
Renewing HBN Members!
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HBN Members On The Move
HBN Member Diane Buono of Queen
Esther's Soaps & Body Creations is excited to announce that she
recently earned her esthetician's license and is practicing at the
Tranquility Falls Day Spa & Salon in Wilkesboro, NC!
Learn more about
these and other members and
their exciting activities by visiting their Web sites through
HBN's Online
Member Directory, 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.
2. Handmade
Beauty Recipe Of The Week: Birthday
Beauty Balm
 Birthday
Beauty Balm is a wonderfully simple creation that helps keep maturing
skin like mine supple and hydrated. Now officially 2 years into my 4th
decade (today is my birthday!), I can truly say that for me, life began at 40 and people tell me
that decades of consistent use of handmade beauty products shows on my face.
I treated myself to a birthday manicure today and the nail technician told
me that my skin looked great compared to other people my age. She was
looking for crow's feet and said she couldn't find any. Of course she could
have been just schmoozing for a great tip, but I know that the products I
make and the ones I use regularly that are made by HBN members have served
my skin well over the years. I have never been interested in disguising the
rich texture of my life by removing the signs of aging -- I seek instead to
take care of my skin while allowing 4 decades of experience to radiate
naturally and honestly. I gave my service provider this recipe and she
promised she'd try it. Meanwhile, here
it is for your enjoyment!
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3. Beauty & The Business Trivia
Question: Last week's
winner was Ellie Trinowski of HBN member Moonshine Soap.
Ellie won a
bar of delicious handmade soap!
Last
Week's Question: In the movie “Miracle on 34th
Street” what does Susan teach Kris to do?
Last Week's Answer:
blow bubbles with bubble gum
This Week's Question: This person was born in a manger thousands
of years ago and is the subject of one of the highest grossing films of all
time. From a personal perspective, He changed my life. His birthday is this
month. Who is He?
Be the first to answer and win a bar of
handmade soap. 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's name will be announced in the next
newsletter!
4.
The Handmade Beauty Cookbook: Give A Gift That Really Cooks!!
They're
Here!
"Delicious"
... "Scrumptious" ... "ideal reference guide"
Enjoy recipes like Citrus Spa Salt Glow by DK
Mind & Body, Eczema & Dry Patch Balm by Essential Wholesale,
Cocoa-Castile Soap The Scent Shack and Island Blossom Cream by Fallen Muse
WebWorks and so many more!
To meet members selling the cookbook, and buy the
book from them, click here!
5. Cast Your Vote For Handmade Beauty Business of the Year!
Your
Vote Counts!
The nominations for the Handmade Beauty Business of the Year are now officially closed! Our
9 nominees are excited and you can now vote for the HBN member that you
think should be the 2005 Handmade Beauty Business of the Year!! Here's the link to cast
your vote!!
6.
Handmade Beauty Product Review: Strawberry Cream Tea by Marla's Apothecary
 Strawberry Cream Tea
$20.00 | 4 ounces
As I finalize this week's newsletter, a few tablespoons of this
delicious blend of tea brews on my desk. A tablespoon of honey and a
generous serving of cream waits in a nearby cup, soon to be doused with
the infused water. Delish!
If you are looking for a natural way to enjoy
a cold winter night -- perhaps curled up by the fire with a good book --
this is a good companion. Strawberry Cream Tea is
made with China Black tea and blended with natural dried
strawberries, caramel and vanilla. Marla says it's good with condensed milk
but since I don't have a can of that in the house, the cream I keep on hand
to make warm holiday drinks serves well. The tea is available decaffeinated
or "high test," and also comes in Peach Cream flavor. I
haven't had a chance to try that one, but I'm so satisfied with the
strawberry. It smells sweet and rich and can be enjoyed equally with a
danish or a bowl of oatmeal. ust pour hot water over the tea, steep for 5
minutes and enjoy!
You can get your own Strawberry Cream Tea
and other goodies from Marla's
Apothecary.
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