Winter Blog Hop with Aquariann

My Etsytwitter fairy artist friend Aquariann is hosting a winter blog hop. Check it out by following the link to her blog.

I've been hunkered down here since Sunday trying to get over a winter cold. Thankfully I'm just about there. While my list of products that I'm running out of grows I've been resting and watching movies. I just found yesterday that the full Mists of Avalon series was on youtube, so that was fun to watch.



While I was sick and resting I also came up with a last minute gift idea in my Etsy shop. Can you believe there is still time? I made u-print Aquarian Bath gift certificates for my Bath and Body shop. They are in $20, $30 and $50 (for 45) denominations. Each gift certificate is personalized same day with the the giver and receivers name and a numbered code to use at redemption.



Hope you have a great Christmas and don't have too many last minute errands to run!

February Blog Hop! See What's Green!

My Unique Women in Business Networking Group is sponsoring a February blog hop with the theme "Something Green." Green is my favorite color and I can't wait to check out everyone's items.

For this blog post I would like to show off my fresh batch of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Pain Relief Balm. It's of lovely green, but you still might get a pinch if you wear only that on St. Patrick's Day. Whenever I make this salve I use herbs that are fresh from my garden, so depending on the time of year the base herbal infused will be different. The essential oils that I use in the salve are the same from batch to batch. This batch of salve was infused with Rosemary trimmings from my large potted Christmas tree, and the Rosemary is what gives this batch the lovely green color. Look how intense this Rosemary is up close under our microscope.

In addition to the fresh Rosemary, I also added whole cracked dry black pepper. With added essential oils of Eucalytpus, Lemongrass, Lavender, Myrrh, Ginger, Sweet Birch, and Frankincense, this warming balm gives fabulous relief for aches and pains, especially pains that are worse during cold weather.

You can find this salve for sale in my Etsy shop:

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Warming Pain Relief Balm.

Be sure to check out the other blog participants in the Green Blog hop. Maybe you will find something there that will save you a pinch on St. Patrick's Day.

Participants
Karen Terry-McDuffie http://www.jmjcreations.blogspot.com
Robin Koehler http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com
Linda Reynolds http://bellalindadesigns.net/
Birgitte Hendricks http://SewDanish.blogspot.com
Judy Woodley http://www.WellspringCreations.blogspot.com
Rita Wetzel http://ritascreativenest.com
Audrey F http://AudreyGardenLady.blogspot.com
Robin Maria Pedrero http://www.pocketfullofcolors.blogspot.com
Ann Rinkenberger http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com
Trudy Miller http://mommagoddesstreasures.blogspot.com
Cory Trusty http://delicateadornments.blogspot.com
Nancy Pace http://nancyswildwirejewelry.blogspot.com
Wendy Kelly http://blog.vintageday.com/

You can find the Unique Women in Business Etsy Team also at:

http://www.etsy.com/teams/6263/unique-women-in-business-uwib

Frog photo by Brian Gratwicke.