Be “Original” in your Gift Giving Part 1

Are you tired of  standing in long lines, fighting crazy people, and freezing outside just to find that perfect gift? Well, You are in luck! I’ve found some great brands some of you may know of and some you may not. I’m always looking to give my relatives and friends something “original” where I can get that, “Girl, Where did you find this at?” reaction. It seems like everyone is having a “Black Friday” sale. But with the economy being in a pinch, We want to make sure we spend our money wisely.  Here are some great brands that will become your new staples.


  • In 2009, Ten year old Nicky Riley created Hand Candies™ because she wanted something to clean and add moisture to hands while she was in school or just away from home. Her Mom Lorie, a licensed Nail Tech for over 20 years, helped her develop something all natural that could be used a few times a day. When it was finally “PERFECT”, there was really no way to carry it in her purse because it was still messy, so Nicky started wrapping the scrubs in candy foils that she got in a candy making kit. Her mom realized how brilliant this idea was and started sharing the products with customers and friends.I emailed the company and they graciously allowed me to review their products. They sent over their “famous” hand candies, body butter, sugar scrub and a bath bomb.

    Products from Bath by Riley

    The first product I used was the hand candies, They are a girl’s best friend! They come in a super dandy candy wrapper, which is convenient for travel. They come in all sorts of fragrances from soft to masculine. I used the candies as directed, Open the wrapper, crumble in hand, rinse with warm water, then pat dry. The product left my hands soft and moisturized for hours on end. The second item I tried was a Body Butter in the scent “Rain Water”, I would call it more of a souffle than a butter. It’s creamy and luscious, when applied on your skin it spreads on smoothly and smells fantastic. The third item I tried was the Sugar Scrub in scent “Flirtini”, All I have to say is smells  AAAMAZING! The scrub consists of micro fine sugar which made the product soft to the touch, it softly scrubbed not scratched my skin. Lastly, I received a Bath Bomb in scent Ocean, I have yet to use the product but it smells so good. Out of all the products, I recommend them all. *No compensation was received for my opinion, which are of my own.* I let one of my co-workers (who is a male) use the hand candies in scent “Swagger”. He really liked it but said it was a little sticky, then realized he did not rinse off the product completely. *You have to follow the directions* This scent was unlike any male fragrance I’ve encountered. I emailed the owner and told her she should change the scent name from “Swagger” to “Baby-Maker”, Because if  my husband were to wear this scent I would probably end up with another baby. Yes! It smells that good.

    You can learn more about Bath by Riley – Which was started by a ten year old, Can you believe that? She is beautiful, talented, and has a nose for enticing scent’s. Be sure to check out their website at www.bathbyriley.com  The company plans to host great deals in their Black Friday Sales. Don’t Miss Out!

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    Next – Dirty Laundry


    Jeanee Owner of Dirty Laundry was inspired by the Indie/Craft Biz. She started her business by making aprons, which grew with great demand. So she decided to add-on another product, She has always been a crafty girl. So Jeanee invented the “Cupcake Bath Fizzie”. The fizzie grew so wildly popular that she decided to go from full-time to part-time at her daytime job as a graphic designer with Hallmark Cards.The bath fizzies come in a wide range of colors and fragrances, with a price point of only $5.   Check out this video of Jeanee explaining how she was inspired to start her business. They are perfect not only for gifts to friends,baby shower gifts, wedding gifts and etc. The best thing is that Jeanee can make you specialized cupcake’s as well. You can’t afford to not buy this product. It’s perfect for a mom, friend, neighbor, teachers, or anyone who wants to enjoy a relaxing bath alone and just fizz the stress away. Be sure to like Dirty Laundry’s Facebook and Twitter Page.

    Next Up – Miss Body Butter

    Paulin Soleyman and I am the founder of Miss Body Butter.

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    Those who know her know that she has extremely sensitive dry skin. Plus, many members of her family suffer from skin problems such as acne, eczema, Rosacea and psoriasis.

    Her sensitive skin, which becomes highly irritated when exposed to harsh chemical ingredients such as artificial scents in laundry detergents and lotions, is one of the main reasons why she started looking for ways to lead a healthier more natural lifestyle. Initially, She started a blog titled “The Underground Bootcamp” and focused her efforts on educating myself regarding all aspects of healthy living.

    As she sought to bring more natural products into her life, She realized that finding both natural and highly effective skin care products for sensitive skin, in today’s market, is next to impossible. Dissatisfied with the type of ingredients often sneaked into skin care products that claim to be “All-Natural” Paulyn began researching and creating  her own line of skin care products to help ease both her and her family members’ skin care troubles.

    Over the years demand for her skin care products grew as word of these products spread amongst friends, family and neighbors and she became known as “Miss Body Butter“.

    I am happy to say that today, the Miss Body Butter line of skin care products is one of the few all-natural, hand crafted skin care products gentle enough to be used by all people, including pregnant women, children and those suffering from minor skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis.

    I contacted Ms. Soleyman to sample her
    products, Here is my review: I received the Body Butter in fragrance Lover’s Bliss, I found the butter to glide on smooth even and keep my skin moisturized for hours. The scent was mild and yet inviting. The scrubs were made out of coarse salt and sugar, The exfoliating power is serious guaranteed to remove every bit of dry skin. The oil’s in the scrubs are moisturizing, soothing, and  guaranteed to keep your winter skin woes at bay. Trust me your skin will send praises to Miss Body Butter products throughout the winter weather.

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