After The Holiday Sales!

As promised here is my 50% off sale on all On Hand items. Prices below reflect the sale. Tell me what you want I will invoice you and they will ship in 2-3 days after receiving payment. (takes approx 2-3 days to process payment) IF you are local I can deliver! (Northwest Arkansas)

Half price sale!!!!

HILLSIDE SOAPS: $2.00 each
2- Sparkling Citrus
3 - cucumber melon
2 - white nectarine & pink coral
1 - coconut lime
1 - Juniper Breeze
3 - sand & sun
1 - wine & roses
3 - gulf coast

PINK PAPAYA:
aromatherapy massage oil - lavender sweet orange - 7.25
body & bath bubble bath - flower - 8oz glass jar - 6.25
Sweet almond oil foot creme - fig leaves- 8oz glass w/ pump - 11.00
blackberry fig foot scrub - 11.25
shea butter hand creme 5oz - 12.50
aromatherapy body wash - grapefruit bergamont - 6oz - 8.00
Large Blue face mask - 6.25
Botanical facial wash - combination skin - 6oz - 9.75
Facial scrub w/ grape seed extract - tamarind 6oz - 9.25
Sun Glitzed - 10.00

RANCH HOUSE CANDLES:
reed diffuser - English Ivy - 10.00
12oz wickless candle - Leather - 6.00
16oz Victorian candle - Cafe latte - 8.00
8oz jelly jar mason candle - sea breeze - 4.00
16 oz mason jar candle - moon petals - 8.00
tart chunk - leather- 2.00
tart chunk - juniper breeze - 2.00
tart chunk - cowboy blues - 2.00

THE BODY SHOP:
Large make up palette - 15.00
Spa wisdom on high hydrating puree - 10.00
camomile eye make up remover - 7.25
Head to toe gift set - 12.50
Dual mirror - 2.50 (have 4 of these)
Head bands - 1.50 (have 4 of these)


Let me know what you want and I will let you know what the shipping will be. I will do my best to keep shipping low. Thank you all so much. Just to let you know I can not accept pay pal. I use Pro pay I will send you a secure invoice via email you fill it out and submit it. your items will ship in 2-3 days of you submitting the invoice.

I cant wait to hear from you! Contact me at satisfyyoursenses@yahoo.com

With so much to choose from you are sure to find something to satisfyyoursenses!

~ Mary

Win a Gift Basket ...............................

Win a Gift Basket from ETC!!

So we mentioned the Variety Boxes are up from Etsy Team Columbus, right?!

How would you like to win a small collection from this art savvy group?

In the season of giving we would like to offer a raffle prize! Oh yah, that's right!
All you have to do is........(click here for details)

I Need Your Help............

This year is hard for most everyone I know. Finances are just not there to provide the Christmas presents that we have in the past. So, this year I am teaching my 4yr old daughter a hard lesson in the most kindest way I can.


I want to teach her that Christmas isn't all about getting gifts. I want her to know that it is the thought that counts. That knowing someone is thinking of her is more precious than receiving "toys". Shes a very smart little girl and most all "little things" seem to delight her to no end.
I need your help to make her Christmas THOUGHTFUL. Please help me in doing this by sending her a Christmas Card Snail mail style. She has received two cards already from family members and she really cherishes them.
If you are interested in helping me please send your cards to:

Kaitie Reid
PO Box 127
Morrow, Ark 72749



Random acts of Kindness dont have to be gifts of high dollar value. The best are the simple ones. Paying for someones meal when you stop in to have breakfast or lunch. Buying a stranger a cup of coffee, sending a letter or card just to say im thinking of you, calling your neighbor and offering to pick something up for them while you are at the grocery store, stacking a bit of wood for those that use wood heat, offering to watch someones kids so they can have a few hours to themselves, donating your unwanted items to a shelter for those in need, so many ways to show kindness without expecting anything in return. These are truly the best gifts and are cherished more than you would think.

I really look forward to taking her to the post office each day to see what Thoughts are sent her way! Thank you all so much for helping me make this the best!

~ Mary

Sundays Stills ~ Pets

This weeks Sunday Stills Challenge is Pets!


Here you see Kaitie with HER puppy "BO"


Here Bo is chewing on a stick while enjoying the warm sun, Not to mention the full belly he has going on there! LOL.

These photos were taken during Thanksgiving week. We went camping with my Brother and his family in Texas that week. It was a great time!! More photos to come of that vacation, soon.

To see more favorite pet photos from others that are participating in the Sunday Stills Challenges, Check out the Comment section of this Sunday Stills Post!

I hope you have enjoyed these and look forward to sharing more with you in the future!

~ Mary

Winner of the 2009 Woman Owned Business Grant.....

Investing In Women is a great site with lots of information on all sorts of resources to help you grow your business. At IIW they believe in investing in women through education and appreciation.
I love what this site is doing to help women everywhere! At IIW you will find Articles, Grants, Resources, Networking, Events and more!

I am proud to announce the winner of the 2009 Woman Owned Business Grant!

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IIWOMEN AWARDS THE 2009 WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS GRANT

Investing In Women has awarded a $500 “stimulus package” to a woman owned business, The Underground Railroad To Success. The URS was started by Tanisha Cunningham to teach independence to foster children. This grant will give the non-profit a chance to market their business.

Montclair NJ, November 9, 2009- Investing In Women has awarded their first grant to a woman owned business in the USA. The recipient of the award is Tanisha Cunningham, founder of The Underground Railroad to Success (www.railroad2success.com). The URS is a non-profit that provides a service to foster children aging out of the system to live independently as adults while becoming an integral part of society. This is great for foster children and also has a positive affect on our society as a whole.

“Aging out” is the term used for children who go into foster care, but are never returned to their families of origin or adopted by others. They stay in the system until they turn 18, or graduate from high school, and for the most part, are left to fend for themselves as best they can.

Tanisha Cunningham started URS in January of 2009. A child of foster care herself, she saw the need for foster kids to have additional support when they were no longer eligible for state run services. Soon after her foster care ended, she began a career in child welfare “I wanted to stay there because my passion had always been to give back, because I knew the struggles of living in foster care, and the fear of leaving unprepared, not having a place to go or having the skills to obtain a job.”

Investing In Women (www.iiWomen.com) is a free business resource site, grant program and marketing venue for entrepreneurs. The organization plans to offer several micro grants in 2010, including grants that are not awarded based on gender.

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Please take a moment to read the inspiring interview with Tanisha Cunningham, by visiting Investing In Women today!

~ Mary

Scent & Special of the Month.............

November is here and so is this months scent!

This month we are featuring the scent:
Cinnamon & Clove Bud

Description
Cinnamon & Clove Bud: Intoxicating swirl of cinnamon and clove bud.

This is the perfect scent of the season! I have secretly been waiting for this month, I LOVE this scent! When I have this scent in my home, it has the feeling of "home & holidays".

Are you having a family and/or friends get together? Cinnamon & Clove Bud will make your home and office feel very inviting!!


My November Special is:

You can purchase a Melter and 3 Tart Chunks for a discounted price of $40 AND I will through in a FREE Tart chunk in this months scent "Cinnamon & Clove Bud!

To get this special you will need to personally order through me. email me at satisfyyoursenses@yahoo.com or 479-841-5463.

With several elegant Tart Melters and so many scents to choose from, you are sure to find something to Satisfy Your Senses! You can check out more of what we have to offer in my online candle store here at www.satisfyyoursenses.com

~ Mary

Great Gift Ideas...............

As you are gearing up for your holiday shopping, I would like to suggest a few gift ideas and at affordable costs.

At SoyLicious.com we offer quality products at customer friendly prices. Here are a few items I am sure you will want to add to your gift & wish lists.

The first item is the Balsa Wood Candle.

This romantic 14oz. wooden wick candle crackles as it burns. With a burn time of 90 hrs. $15.95
(Balsa Wood Candles are exclusive to SoyLicious.com)

The next item I have for you is our Room Spray.

Our powerful Room Sprays come in emerald green 4oz bottles. These are great for freshening up the home, office, vehicle and more. $7.95

The third item I would like to show you is the Spa Candle.

This Elegant 11 oz. Spa Candle will go perfect with most any decor. It comes in only white. And it arrives in its own black gift box. The burn time for this candle is 70 hrs. $12.95

These products can be dressed up in a beautiful gift bag or basket and make perfect gifts for family, friends, co-workers and more.

Burn times are based on when candle is burned properly. Keeping wicks trimmed and not in major air flow areas, such as in front of air conditioners, fans, etc.

There are over 50 scents to choose from and many more items to see. You can check them out by visiting my candle store at www.satisfyyoursenses.com.

I am a Consultant with SoyLicious.com and I would love to talk to you more about these awesome products we carry. We are a Go-Green Company. You can email me at satisfyyoursenses@yahoo.com

Our premium soy candles are made with two types of American grown soybean wax, with natural botanical oils added to give them a creamy texture and vibrant color.

If you are interested in more information about joining our Candles of the Month program, please feel free to contact me by going to my site and click on the link at the bottom left corner of the page. Or email me at satisfyyoursenses@yahoo.com. I would love to share with you about why I think this company would be a great fit for you!
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I wish you all a great weekend! Keep your eyes peeled for more great products and specials to come. Until then....

Be kind to yourself and the Environment, do something to Satisfy Your Senses today!

~ Mary

Product/Giveaway Review - Cara Retz ~ Discovery Toys

I entered a Labor Day Giveaway that Cara with Discovery Toys was having during the month of September. She holds frequent giveaways at her blog: Play Smart Blog.

This particular Giveaway, I really wanted. I have a 4yr old child and knew this was perfect for her. I was extremely excited that I had won, but my excitement didn't hold a candle to my daughters reaction when she opened the package.

She took a few moments to look the toy over and then with out being told how to do it she was able to figure out that she could take it apart with the screwdriver that was included. She did ask for a little help when putting it back together. But after the first time all we heard was "I can do it myself!" I'm not exaggerating when I tell you, that she took it apart and put it back together 7 times before playing with it as a train. She was very facinated with the idea she could "fix it" (in her words) all on her own. My husband commented "I can just see the gears turning in her head right now" as she was looking the toy over for the first time.

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This is the toy that I won from Cara's Giveaway:

Motor Works Train

Take-apart-and-put-together workable 3-D construction set challenges fine motor skills while boosting brainpower. Finished train actually rolls on rotating wheels! Compatible with Motor Works electric screwdriver. Includes easy-to-follow graphic instructions and manual screwdriver. Not intended for children under age 3 due to small parts.

from 4y & up (K, V) e

Learning Pathways: Thinking Skills, Motor Skills, Exploration

Key Benefits:
Utilize small motor skills and thinking abilities to assemble, take apart, and reassemble a real working toy train
Identify colors, vehicle parts and relative positions
Follow graphic directions
Prompt understanding of parts-to-whole
Challenge small motor skills while boosting brainpower
Use simple tools
Engage in imaginary play!

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When I purchase from others in direct sales, like myself, I like to get to know more about them and their business. I asked Cara several questions and she was very kind in answering them for me.

About Cara and Discovery Toys:

*How long have you been with DT? - I've been with DT for about 2 1/2 years, but didn't do much with my business until May of this year and I'm just loving it.

*What made you decide to join DT? - I loved the products! I grew up on DT. My mom had some when I was younger and loved playing with them. Then about 6 years ago, I had a party and really enjoyed it. Then another opportunity came up and I decided to join!

*What other companies do you have, if any? - None, but I do work for my Dad's company, Legacy Images (www.legacyimages-pc.com)

*Are you running any specials? - For the month of October, hostess and customers can earn free books and new consultants can earn a free canvas DT tote.

*City and State? - Kokomo, IN

*Hobbies, likes, dislikes? - I enjoy scrapbooking and cross stich, when I have time.

*What is a day in your life like? - depends on the day, usually busy, but fun.

*A memorable moment involving DT (party, customer, experience, etc) - Getting to be an official memeber of my Team Leader's team. I am so excited about this. It has helped me out so much and it's also helped out others in DT get connected to groups, which I'm so glad I could help.

*A bit of advice for other moms (involving DT)? - Give your kids a well rounded play diet. DT is great for this because we involve every area of a child's development. The toys are kid powered, not batterie powered, so your kids get to use their imagination and that is one of the best things. And always play with your children, it's the best investment you can make.

*A bit of advice for other Direct Sales people? - Love what you are doing, be heartfelt, and ask everyone.

*How should others contact you? - You can go to my website at www.playsmartstore.com, send me an email at playsmartstore@gmail.com or give me a call at (765) 461-7989.

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You can also keep up to date on all the exciting things going on at Discovery Toys as well as enter giveaways and leave comments just by visiting her Blog : Play Smart Blog (When you stop by tell her I sent ya!)
Thank you Cara for sharing a bit about you an Discovery Toys with us. And Thank you for the Great Giveaway! I will definitely be passing on information about DT to my friends and family! I recommend Discovery Toys to anyone that is looking for Fun & Educational Toys, books, and more for their children. I will absolutely be purchasing DT Toys for my own daughter in the very near future! The holidays are upon us and DT Toys are very affordable!

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Be kind to yourself & the environment and Satisfy Your Senses today!
~ Mary

Wordless Wednesday

Happiness

Creative

Excitement

Innocents

What do Eco-friendly and Affordable have in common, you ask......

The answer is ......................


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SoyLicious.com offers eco-friendly soy candles and scent products at an affordable price. Our candles have longer burn times and real to life scents, than most candles on the market today. They don't let off black soot that is harmful to us and the environment.


Our premium soy candles are made with two types of American grown soybean wax, with natural botanical oils added to give them a creamy texture and vibrant color.
Soy is also a renewable resource.


Did you know that 82% of all households in America burn scented candles? Candles are the number one gift giving item. Perfect for family, friends, teachers, co-workers and more.


Looking for something romantic? Try a Balsa Wood candle! This wooden wick candle crackles as it burns!(Exclusive to SoyLicious.com)


All of our candles are hand poured, wicked with 100% Cotton or Wood wicks and our glass candle containers are recyclable!


While candles bring warmth to the home or office, we also offer powerful room sprays, luxurious soy soaps, tart chunks and elegant tart melters too!


With over 50 scents and quality products you are sure to find something to Satisfy Your Senses!

To see more products and scent options stop by my candle store today. You will not be disappointed! The quality of our products and the prices are unbeatable!

For more information or to place an order, you can contact me at satisfyyoursenses@yahoo.com or you can go directly to my site www.satisfyyoursenses.com

~ Mary

Monday Mentions : Creative Cove Jewelry Designs

This weeks Monday Mentions is Creative Cove Jewelry Designs.

Cheryl Farmer is the creative energy behind Creative Cove Jewelry Designs. If you haven't had a chance to check out her lovely creations, I urge you to do so this week! Her creations are one of a kind and are absolutely gorgeous! She works with a variety of beads, including turquoise, amazonite, coral, and agate just to name a few.

Please take a few moments to check out Cheryl's Art Fire shop and peruse her amazingly gorgeous jewelry creations!


If you would like to hear more about Creative Cove Jewelry Designs click on : Sassy Sisters In Sales! This link will take you to the full article, where you can find more about this very creative Sassy Sister!

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Watch for next weeks Monday Mentions, you never know what company will be spotlighted next!
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Be kind to your self & the environment, Satisfy Your Senses today!
~ Mary

Sunday Stills ~ Fall

This weeks Challenge is all about "Fall" and there is still color out there,lol. Here are various shots around my area! I hope you enjoy them!

Get in on the fun! If you would like to see more wonderful pics go to: Sunday Stills.
Get out and do something good for yourself and Satisfy Your Senses!

~ Mary

Beauty in the Weeds

Have you found yourself "weeding" lately?

This has different meanings for each of us. For some this is literally pulling weeds in the garden, others this means they are weeding through photos, products, even all the clutter on their desks. And on the other hand some would say that their social lives need a bit of weeding.

Through the years I have come in contact with many people. Some have remained friends or acquaintances for many of those years and others have come and gone for different reasons. I have found my self thinking about my connections, that of personal and professional. I ask myself are these friends that I have stayed in close contact with or have I drifted away from them.

I catch myself thinking back at the "good times" and remembering fun moments. Often asked why I had a smile on my face or what I was laughing about. Those are memories I cherish.

I have, on another occasion, been told that if I want to change my life or grow my business in a different direction, that I should surround myself with those that are of like mind. Well, let me tell you, I have been very blessed with the friends and acquaintances that I have in my life.
To all of you, I say thank you for allowing me to be part of Your life.

My thought for today is that as you are "weeding" through the gardens in your life, that you stop to appreciate the beauty in which that particular weed has to offer. You might find that, that "weed" is the most beautiful flower in your garden after all.

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Be kind to yourself and do something good to Satisfy Your Senses!
~ Mary

Monday Mentions..................Kattia Gordon of Aleximanie Events!

Todays Monday Mentions is Kattia Gordon of Aleximanie Events!!!!!

I have personally purchased from Kattia and I am very impressed with her customer service. She is very knowledgable in her field of work and then some more,lol. She does a monthly giveaway on her blog as well!!!! Please check out her Sunday Spotlight!

Sunday Spotlight - Kattia Gordon of Aleximanie Events

Posted by Jenn Brockman on sunday spotlight

This married mother of 3 is passionate about your event experience. Kattia Gordon has been a wedding and event planner for years and made official her business last year by starting her own company, AlexiMani Events. Soon after, she added http://aleximanievents.cceasy.com/ and Perfect Party by Cody to make for easy one stop shopping for her clients.

As an extension of her business, Kattia has found writing to be both a creative and an advertorial process. She writes at her blog, http://www.aleximanievents.blogspot.com/ , and she creates wedding articles that are distributed online.

Kattia's most recent creation ,An Event for the Cure, is a benefit site for breast cancer. It came together quickly for Kattia and seemed to be very inspired by her fellow Sassy Sisters.

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If you or someone you know is looking for an even planner you will do great with Kattia!

~ Mary