From the monthly archives:

May 2008

Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Buns Ice Cream

ben and jerrys cinnamon bun ice-cream This is the time of the year when I love eating ice cream the most. I know this is not something I found online but it must be mentioned. Yesterday I found that Ben & Jerry’s has a Cinnamon Buns flavored ice cream. I was extremely curious so I bought some to try. Oh my! This is the tastiest ice cream ever. It has a great cinnamon flavor with bites of cinnamon cookie dough in it. I don’t usually buy Ben & Jerry’s but I will be getting this one again. If you like cinnamon flavors and ice cream, you will like this too.

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20 Of My Favorite Suppliers For Candle and Soap Making

I have mentioned before that I also have a side business of making my own soy blend scented candles and tart melts. I have spent the last 4 years trying different supplier’s wax, wicks and oils. If anyone reading this is like me, it can be frustrating finding the best, most reliable supply companies online. It takes lots of time and effort to search thru thousands of site entries that offer supplies. I have compiled this list of 20 suppliers that I order from on a consistent basis. They offer the best quality and selection of scent oils I have found. Many others exist, but this is my own personal opinion of the best ones.

Alabaster Candles and Supplies

Aztec Candle and Soap Supply

Candle Science

Candle Soylutions

Candle and Supplies

Early American Candle Supplies

Fragrance Oil Heaven

Indiana Candle Supplies

Jessie’s Wax Embeds

Just Scent

Kentucky Candle Wax Supply

Lone Star Candle Supply

Millcreek Soy Wax Candle Supply

Nature’s Garden

Save On Scents

Tennessee Candle Supplies

The Candlemakers Store

The Jar Store

Tri-State Candlemaking Supplies, Inc

Wholesale Supplies Plus

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In The Social Media Mixx

05.21.2008

Social media seems to be all the buzz lately. There are so many conversations surrounding the benefits of using social media as a method of marketing for your blog or business. Whether or not it has a positive impact on your site is a hot topic of internet discussion. Both sides of the ongoing debate where discussed in [...]

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Easy Italian Cream Cake Recipe

05.19.2008

I love to bake whenever I have free time. My husband only likes chocolate baked goods so I don’t often make anything without chocolate. If I did, I’d have to eat it all myself! I enjoy looking for other cake recipes so I can save them to make for other family holiday dinners or picnics. [...]

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Recycled Folded Paper Jewelry

05.19.2008

Using recycled paper to make wearable art is a fantastic idea. Frucci Design makes these great pieces by folding recycled paper and using them to make beautiful earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets. Each piece of jewlery is unique and very colorful. If you’re looking for a nice gift idea these would be a great choice.

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Help Save Our Planet One Plastic Bag At A Time

05.15.2008

It’s really amazing how much waste we produce in one year. In the U.S. alone, over 100 billion plastic bags are sent to the landfills every year. It can take up to 1000 years for a single bag to decompose. Now, can you imagine how much waste we could eliminate if we would all use [...]

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