tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48349799177386500492024-03-04T22:44:59.764-08:00Patti's Potions Natural SoapsThe artistry and alchemy of handmade soaps has become a passion and life-style change for me. With this blog I hope to share not only the journey of this passion but perhaps an insight into what nature has generously provided for us. So put your feet up on your coffee table or computer desk, sip a cup of herbal tea or your favorite brew, and enjoy the journey with me.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-63076729781539742010-08-19T17:21:00.000-07:002010-08-19T17:29:16.175-07:00Patti's Potions Travels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzIwHA3856dhXQkPg6h3ex4Y5FFqR0TFlGGmmsjph962UN2EdGezypmwyMFEqQF7IUPVT_cEA60TOR6kUsTBl1kYstDw-vAJoMjoxH1ukL2Ve1N1sF3SMUgfFA9nawlx4sTSaOIdpgOk/s1600/Pattis+potions+in+belize1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzIwHA3856dhXQkPg6h3ex4Y5FFqR0TFlGGmmsjph962UN2EdGezypmwyMFEqQF7IUPVT_cEA60TOR6kUsTBl1kYstDw-vAJoMjoxH1ukL2Ve1N1sF3SMUgfFA9nawlx4sTSaOIdpgOk/s320/Pattis+potions+in+belize1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507281180526593122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODqStCY6ttaHXbAi1SwvCfEn578DVrfdkhlyrWUPcZeo2Sy-OlewJYf3hSGpC3NOQc5660PnK9VteXzBde7wdqBqWtcR_qtMekEa3tbZb43EvxHdgXGSOC33MHogyS-zym5USj0onabQ/s1600/Pattis+potions+in+belize.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjODqStCY6ttaHXbAi1SwvCfEn578DVrfdkhlyrWUPcZeo2Sy-OlewJYf3hSGpC3NOQc5660PnK9VteXzBde7wdqBqWtcR_qtMekEa3tbZb43EvxHdgXGSOC33MHogyS-zym5USj0onabQ/s320/Pattis+potions+in+belize.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507281175717164146" border="0" /></a>While I couldn't be there my Patti's Potions hat was. My sister Brigid & my nephew Chris went to Belize late this spring. The did a week of sailing and fishing on a catamaran.<br /><br />I was there in spirit I assure you.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Recently these two along with another sister Angel climbed a 14'er in Colorado. This is Mount Quandary. What is this you might ask? It is a mountain that is over 14,000 feet high. I believe Angel has summit-ted seven and Brig six of these high points in the Rockies. This was Chris's first attempt. I'm thrilled that my hat made it too. More adventures to come.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05VS0bRxamn7tJnrHaDRxT9nzZ93jhivQnuX99IwzRQoJYQVZU7Mojfj3J6dFdSNAiruxXEkKPxXbdiXe10AQ9ZGvggbxVgkR3YiAMg-VYq-Cs6JuzzdnLPDe9wZQC5wVm_G5I7OIin4/s1600/Pattis+potions+14er+quandry1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh05VS0bRxamn7tJnrHaDRxT9nzZ93jhivQnuX99IwzRQoJYQVZU7Mojfj3J6dFdSNAiruxXEkKPxXbdiXe10AQ9ZGvggbxVgkR3YiAMg-VYq-Cs6JuzzdnLPDe9wZQC5wVm_G5I7OIin4/s320/Pattis+potions+14er+quandry1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507281168772651330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbterCS7qNPKkpJ31-bM-B6dF1d2w1s9lQvUAHXtH8Qu80XbpQLqbRmgRbeRctKJrUoH66h8Uhf88J0KFb1tUacsMRf3xtAYIzMSltrKJtoLWBkUJpu3aOCDMhIHxQGsneZuRhVDCAt4/s1600/Pattis+potions+14er+quandry.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbterCS7qNPKkpJ31-bM-B6dF1d2w1s9lQvUAHXtH8Qu80XbpQLqbRmgRbeRctKJrUoH66h8Uhf88J0KFb1tUacsMRf3xtAYIzMSltrKJtoLWBkUJpu3aOCDMhIHxQGsneZuRhVDCAt4/s320/Pattis+potions+14er+quandry.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507281164592994162" border="0" /></a>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-10520906573712083382010-03-06T07:54:00.000-08:002010-03-06T08:12:27.075-08:00Peru Medical Mission Feb. 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrcogetLCS-zdh4naBR3hlTFnaN45XZuXTt3-U5WdIgo0Rv0d7WL0g7oyN75dUY4yO2vQL3vYeHL6JvTlovk1V6UJcwnMlP9bSOuLLyDZa0UBqqj7RGecQ_f8lSUBaKWNNenKndK6x_M/s1600-h/peru+153.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrcogetLCS-zdh4naBR3hlTFnaN45XZuXTt3-U5WdIgo0Rv0d7WL0g7oyN75dUY4yO2vQL3vYeHL6JvTlovk1V6UJcwnMlP9bSOuLLyDZa0UBqqj7RGecQ_f8lSUBaKWNNenKndK6x_M/s320/peru+153.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445551188208438626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm back from Peru and hope to get some good pix up soon of this great adventure.<br /><br />This journey started on Feb. 6, 2010. It was one of those cold, gray, and damp February days that just set your teeth to rattle. My roomie Rachel and I boarded the bus at the Brat Stop in Kenosha and made our way to O'Hare International<br />where we would meet up with the rest of the gang. From Chicago, we flew to Miami, then on to Lima.<br /><br />The top picture is Lima center in the evening obviously. It was interesting that we were told by others not to bother with the town as there is nothing there. That wasn't our experience at all. Our docs hired a private tour for us and we found it to be quite beautiful. We believe that the poor information was about 10 years out of date when Lima was experiencing difficult times in it's history.<br /><br />There were nine of us that flew first to Lima and then to Pucallpa. Lima is a lovely sea coast town with moderate weather. Ah, such a joy after the cold Wisconsin winter.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwj0Wd5_vwa4ghLknqx-35boxMeMOtQKaD8bgXCidG5bcWn9riYCcQFe_sJKy7yubJdyTQIJZ8MxUtLjdZiY6_-QSE8uWmSKdgqPUio_6QdEnPIx8SbFb1MfhDF5B09bRrxVn6BFWe-8/s1600-h/peru+018.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDwj0Wd5_vwa4ghLknqx-35boxMeMOtQKaD8bgXCidG5bcWn9riYCcQFe_sJKy7yubJdyTQIJZ8MxUtLjdZiY6_-QSE8uWmSKdgqPUio_6QdEnPIx8SbFb1MfhDF5B09bRrxVn6BFWe-8/s320/peru+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445550392190977570" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It was late when we arrived at our hotel and believe me, a drink was on the agenda after the long flights. Many of us worked together during the day and because of this, we had a nodding knowledge of each other. We were firmly cemented in this great adventure during that cocktail hour the first night.<br /><br />Pictured here from left to right: me, Rachel, and Dr. Markian.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-13510065221259151702009-09-16T09:06:00.000-07:002009-09-16T09:17:08.518-07:00Sexy Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnCIrUOJFt2xAtOGyddzilAXXrrIQcA0ASNM-YBP_6hSgWcX5VM7Q6yp77wxFNJukf6n-_bfCIS8wyEgwbkK4ZNj-rme77UM0Oe36c_YgECAilZYuNFEsSN8VrRHDjDKrGTlpjXbZWEE/s1600-h/sexy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnCIrUOJFt2xAtOGyddzilAXXrrIQcA0ASNM-YBP_6hSgWcX5VM7Q6yp77wxFNJukf6n-_bfCIS8wyEgwbkK4ZNj-rme77UM0Oe36c_YgECAilZYuNFEsSN8VrRHDjDKrGTlpjXbZWEE/s320/sexy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382097508167714706" border="0" /></a><br />The latest addition to my soap line is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">"SEXY</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"</span>.<br /><br />I have to tell you what a sleeper this fragrance was in the bottle. I took a whiff and thought, "Oh that's nice." I wasn't rocked by it though.<br /><br />This is a fragrance from my favorite supplier, Lezlee Williams at Simple Soothings. She consistently has the best fragrances and this one was always highly praised so figured it was time to give it a try.<br /><br />I make the soap, cut it the next day and put it on the drying rack to cure. I pretty much forget about it for a couple of weeks then revisit it to see and smell the progress. In cold process soaps, fragrances do change. Early conclusions can be invalid.<br /><br />After four weeks it is time to test and trim and do the final prep for sale. What a huge surprise this soap turned out to be. First, it changed color to this lovely rich tan. Then the aroma hit me and I was amazed. What was wimpy in the bottle developed into this rich, deep, haunting, and very sexy fragrance.<br /><br />Love my morning shower!!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-2707548159412470592009-08-08T07:19:00.000-07:002009-08-08T07:28:25.065-07:00Discover Wisconsin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkxTkVYphgx_ZlJPuyC99M3iamGeZNbMSOC0Rlxlpk8eo0bT9kK1uf39Zcfz5Mvv-1zpph7qQ8b-L9up69JkwdTG2aWZMszruhVTC2ePlrbnKQbiw_tDluH-97uzoDIdFnhKnrHnWaq8/s1600-h/Patti+Eder,+owner+of+Patti%27s+Potions+Natural+Soaps+filming+with+Stephanie+Klett+of+Discover+Wisconsin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkxTkVYphgx_ZlJPuyC99M3iamGeZNbMSOC0Rlxlpk8eo0bT9kK1uf39Zcfz5Mvv-1zpph7qQ8b-L9up69JkwdTG2aWZMszruhVTC2ePlrbnKQbiw_tDluH-97uzoDIdFnhKnrHnWaq8/s320/Patti+Eder,+owner+of+Patti%27s+Potions+Natural+Soaps+filming+with+Stephanie+Klett+of+Discover+Wisconsin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367597929164953858" border="0" /></a>The Kenosha Harbor Marketplace was filmed for the Discover Wisconsin TV show last Saturday. Maybe our market managers knew about this in advance, but I was taken by surprise.<br /><br /><span class="email">Stephanie Klett is a regular contributor to the show.</span> I was thrilled when she came by my booth and had her team do extensive photo shoots of my product.<br /><br />Why? It turns out that Capitol Brewery is a sponsor of the show. And of course I use their beer in my two beer soaps. Why choose this beer you may ask? I love it and I'm a stock holder in the company.<br /><br />The wheat is grown on Washington Island Door County, WI for this beer. That makes this soap truly a home grown Wisconsin product.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-52086047863261511632009-08-08T07:15:00.001-07:002009-08-08T07:29:49.073-07:00Beer Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YhDJ4AvF3WzySrGC0glW_f8MeVHWLzuC5SXKiqaScE0sIy_qts3Xf33bOVr3TCPMDOsi3wy3iuVhhyphenhyphenAj1DhrEGJXezkpsGOHI2d_WKxmZqlk_dYgF7svN6FjO60GiYbEoLGJSIKzEWw/s1600-h/beer+soap+2+and+deck.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YhDJ4AvF3WzySrGC0glW_f8MeVHWLzuC5SXKiqaScE0sIy_qts3Xf33bOVr3TCPMDOsi3wy3iuVhhyphenhyphenAj1DhrEGJXezkpsGOHI2d_WKxmZqlk_dYgF7svN6FjO60GiYbEoLGJSIKzEWw/s320/beer+soap+2+and+deck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367596660717154498" border="0" /></a><br />Patti's Potions Island Wheat and Wisconsin Amber beer soaps have been selling like crazy at the Kenosha Harbor Marketplace this summer.<br /><br />Beer is not just for breakfast anymore. You can bathe with it.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-45142148748571447212009-08-03T07:38:00.001-07:002009-08-03T07:47:12.694-07:00new items<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrD4zWkVAiPxsuXoaiqdKLQvL7Jcrn7SgBWzv8zZIP8xCWxI7Uig_ttqNfP3vY3mkdu01u2l0XtRMw2xZon6_fZx1AficKHiD4m0JzCk0u2mxPH3Oxww5FGypz5FLWZLwTCs5e083pNs/s1600-h/soap+deck+med+dark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 201px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrD4zWkVAiPxsuXoaiqdKLQvL7Jcrn7SgBWzv8zZIP8xCWxI7Uig_ttqNfP3vY3mkdu01u2l0XtRMw2xZon6_fZx1AficKHiD4m0JzCk0u2mxPH3Oxww5FGypz5FLWZLwTCs5e083pNs/s320/soap+deck+med+dark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365747225923622914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjTgHlSZ3lDiTG7FHThVZRSihWCFXA7a2DrxmqvKDOgL7u80o2Z7zefzY2qtKi56DW9TSjbcZlSSWfspqnVprfY7lq7WvhSt_IrCiDU3ADgZIZ2rbiy0jDnjaZzoZesBcFqjTiJSZJk4/s1600-h/soap+deck+light.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjTgHlSZ3lDiTG7FHThVZRSihWCFXA7a2DrxmqvKDOgL7u80o2Z7zefzY2qtKi56DW9TSjbcZlSSWfspqnVprfY7lq7WvhSt_IrCiDU3ADgZIZ2rbiy0jDnjaZzoZesBcFqjTiJSZJk4/s320/soap+deck+light.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365747223758743090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq98-ev2ROipPJzpXDrlasBj4dnrx7txsN4XMZny3V9bznRD1GOZU0446YlCPBQjMjvDfjDdIg2rP4asgU0vA1Fpkhy7c1K_PefuoPX0QKbIwlgCKTxM27SWeCq-PieAPOstYQR7p3Mc/s1600-h/soap+deck+dark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 168px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilq98-ev2ROipPJzpXDrlasBj4dnrx7txsN4XMZny3V9bznRD1GOZU0446YlCPBQjMjvDfjDdIg2rP4asgU0vA1Fpkhy7c1K_PefuoPX0QKbIwlgCKTxM27SWeCq-PieAPOstYQR7p3Mc/s320/soap+deck+dark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365747219584502370" border="0" /></a><br />We have some fun, new, handcrafted, soap decks at Patti's Potions.<br /><br />As you can see, they range from very light to quite dark to compliment any bathroom decor.<br />All are made of oak for long lasting quality. Each soap deck features grooves so that your handmade soap dries rapidly.<br /><br />Why a soap deck? A wet soap bar or soap ball has more surface tension than a dry one. The desire is to create less surface tension with your soap container. Wet soap will melt away much sooner than one that is allowed to dry out between uses. This saves money in your wallet and means that less product is wasted.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-24391890338706887972009-06-08T05:57:00.001-07:002009-06-08T06:01:30.166-07:00Clematis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWU2-g296HA2exZDamzwNUMObeRX6lCeghum5GJCAFh1-lume-pTnKmRC28cztXsUQLk7comxO7OXrk6Jm0tTrhPEqBPhM404KtsaJjjRBuGhssCMESiOAW2Ec870hegISk0X5jguVvA/s1600-h/white+clematis.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWU2-g296HA2exZDamzwNUMObeRX6lCeghum5GJCAFh1-lume-pTnKmRC28cztXsUQLk7comxO7OXrk6Jm0tTrhPEqBPhM404KtsaJjjRBuGhssCMESiOAW2Ec870hegISk0X5jguVvA/s320/white+clematis.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344940916494286578" border="0" /></a>Clematis from a rainy day.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzi9mHNvRdfIcX0duciPDoxGhFqII6P2rh0J9UJCP3AD-QXvsrdtyXtqeUL0r0FX2bH6KPuk2CcePsCteNiQyou7uM7KRA4l3ZufVVWjkxrdEY7QkBkqTAtbxDZclE-ogTa4OqALCr5dE/s1600-h/clematis1modjpg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzi9mHNvRdfIcX0duciPDoxGhFqII6P2rh0J9UJCP3AD-QXvsrdtyXtqeUL0r0FX2bH6KPuk2CcePsCteNiQyou7uM7KRA4l3ZufVVWjkxrdEY7QkBkqTAtbxDZclE-ogTa4OqALCr5dE/s320/clematis1modjpg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344940909063641922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugZbDD8IoasO5G0gW-U9KAJ1WRMUB46e625ariXJamIghIlhS87uchwBckFdp7QNdUbdwMFO3SO4aglB-spb4ay5dmzsaPs48x0XV5DaFcZk9WZ6UlqqQVCPpi1dD2MvrA3EbPv_O7Aw/s1600-h/clematis2mod.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugZbDD8IoasO5G0gW-U9KAJ1WRMUB46e625ariXJamIghIlhS87uchwBckFdp7QNdUbdwMFO3SO4aglB-spb4ay5dmzsaPs48x0XV5DaFcZk9WZ6UlqqQVCPpi1dD2MvrA3EbPv_O7Aw/s320/clematis2mod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344940907580886930" border="0" /></a>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-54851926591159334032009-06-08T05:35:00.000-07:002009-06-08T05:40:46.345-07:00Pansy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpS3sNS870rnoc9y4kiXTet8T3QHFQMMmIDM_qD0TWSJtv8RMG-BI5w-49SbY2trbvAHRriQLFTzMfSDEfy3IggBGSFzL_S5n1F78EVcWHaVlUsJHF3PGUkxV97XGWzZisZ7PUCSO6P0/s1600-h/pansy+tenacious.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpS3sNS870rnoc9y4kiXTet8T3QHFQMMmIDM_qD0TWSJtv8RMG-BI5w-49SbY2trbvAHRriQLFTzMfSDEfy3IggBGSFzL_S5n1F78EVcWHaVlUsJHF3PGUkxV97XGWzZisZ7PUCSO6P0/s320/pansy+tenacious.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344934927920042722" border="0" /></a>I recently purchased a new camera and have been having a blast getting to know it.<br /><br />This is my first trip into the SLR photography.<br /><br />Recently we had a baby shower and these pretty girls were given as gifts to the guests. I kept the ones from the flat that looked sad and plunked them in an available pot. They seem pretty happy now.<br /><br />That lone fella is one that managed to reseed himself from last year. He's living in a crack in the pavement.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8C7h4ZzL2vISjJAHWTowEsCMl446DRnoPZoAFKIa4ckgRO_h6wQShFGoRnxaNG_MYv1VHIDseJe66xjZQ6rAQzerzs_B3i8wgmUmTiO9WPaY36NzeMhCPyJE-NEMZVq2B4c_uG2xlccs/s1600-h/pansy1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8C7h4ZzL2vISjJAHWTowEsCMl446DRnoPZoAFKIa4ckgRO_h6wQShFGoRnxaNG_MYv1VHIDseJe66xjZQ6rAQzerzs_B3i8wgmUmTiO9WPaY36NzeMhCPyJE-NEMZVq2B4c_uG2xlccs/s320/pansy1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344934924757566002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b0m7upI4I5n42Xa5_wrKInS92W8mG8GXMRPNzBXHCEqmWEt4fEmtLeXlS_wmPbWFw507XTz80u0CJqwW8Oc8W-Y-hL5Hoda-5IYVLd2M5WdjTG6cfPAMbqU7jLsXfieSMQZXVlXSLIw/s1600-h/pansies6+709.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1b0m7upI4I5n42Xa5_wrKInS92W8mG8GXMRPNzBXHCEqmWEt4fEmtLeXlS_wmPbWFw507XTz80u0CJqwW8Oc8W-Y-hL5Hoda-5IYVLd2M5WdjTG6cfPAMbqU7jLsXfieSMQZXVlXSLIw/s320/pansies6+709.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344934918597364514" border="0" /></a>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-27909086524912332322009-05-03T10:41:00.000-07:002009-05-03T10:49:49.725-07:00Newest Soap<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic70QqutIHViCI48hYo3IkZ7p3fleVz4Mf332dijTA7ZYYWXKlVbAuyFxA6JwLqLY1D8f-l1WKW9reXvaDNclakDCjWyztwO8mFL-FFqnl8rgxAC9QaCUyiu3kwx_X9_ruWbbQyk-AX4/s1600-h/blog+photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgic70QqutIHViCI48hYo3IkZ7p3fleVz4Mf332dijTA7ZYYWXKlVbAuyFxA6JwLqLY1D8f-l1WKW9reXvaDNclakDCjWyztwO8mFL-FFqnl8rgxAC9QaCUyiu3kwx_X9_ruWbbQyk-AX4/s320/blog+photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331654521423090770" border="0" /></a>This is one of the newest soap to arrive at Patti's Potions. We call it Lavender Love.<br /><br />This is one of our most complex soaps. It contains our best blend of natural oils, topped with Goat Milk. We've used a blend of Essential Oils to create this lovely fragrance that is very unisex. It includes Lavender 40/42, patchouli, tea tree, & some rose geranium to smooth it all out.<br /><br />This is one that I would recommend for frequent hand washing, which is especially important today with the reports of swine flu.<br /><br />How to do this? While lathering up, simply hum or sing a small little song such as Happy Birthday. If you have children, teach them a simple nursery rhyme song like Mary Had a Little Lamb.<br /><br />Make hand washing fun and wash frequently, especially before eating and after using the rest room. Using handmade soaps insure that your skin won't dry out.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-86796959514868264892009-05-01T04:41:00.000-07:002009-05-01T04:55:42.267-07:00Week 10 of the Herb Blog Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1a5YqPuV7ofF9G-hFiKLa84tramQd1KJMC2tVN3EkRMAsMpwrAnj8C4VchyphenhyphenQKZjk64vpOgwdXHlImxSUyWPklExBVAJdEjqMqxTrYcSoeV80SjxQnbAwgFXdZZzGlGi30q3ZDsCSERQ/s1600-h/Ladybug+pin-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 304px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1a5YqPuV7ofF9G-hFiKLa84tramQd1KJMC2tVN3EkRMAsMpwrAnj8C4VchyphenhyphenQKZjk64vpOgwdXHlImxSUyWPklExBVAJdEjqMqxTrYcSoeV80SjxQnbAwgFXdZZzGlGi30q3ZDsCSERQ/s320/Ladybug+pin-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330819409665440386" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px; font-family:arial;font-size:13px;">Torchsong Studio will be hosting the 10th and final week of our blog contest.<br /><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><br /></div>Maryanne is offering something a little different to close out the contest.</span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;">A lead free pewter garden pin with a little glass ladybug charm in the middle and garden tools on either side.<br /><br />Just comment on this, or any of the other blogs participating for a chance to win one of ten pins to be given away. MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A CONTACT email.<br /><br />Remember all of the blogs below are participating, so visit all of them and post to increase your chances of winning.<br /></span></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a> magazine subscription<br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog">Garden Chick</a> - fairy cookie kit<br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics </a> - facial exfoliant and liquid soap<br /><a href="http://www.herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a> - tea sampler<br /><a href="http://www.pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti's Potions </a> - lip balms<br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs </a> - healing wand<br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a> - lip balm and soap<br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a> - Bertha Reppert's "Twelve Month Herbal"<br /><a href="http://www.naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift </a>- purse-sized inhalers & inhalation blend<br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Our final contest - check back on May 8 for the list of winners!</span><br /><br />Thanks everyone for participating and for playing!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-73088344266544994322009-04-24T06:49:00.000-07:002009-04-24T06:55:31.740-07:00Week NINE blog contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pzYIjWf6vkbY4IHQmLkhWAK75A0x7MqZ3ymz4kt4c61jYwWh-Og6NwokgUI996JDnkPBNG6VQgapUlmFMOLmrdHLaqc70qh20s77bxgh79FRLz84KiPV0r6fyZLWGZGNuDKgXsanv_c/s1600-h/EssOilsandAromatics3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 100px; height: 100px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pzYIjWf6vkbY4IHQmLkhWAK75A0x7MqZ3ymz4kt4c61jYwWh-Og6NwokgUI996JDnkPBNG6VQgapUlmFMOLmrdHLaqc70qh20s77bxgh79FRLz84KiPV0r6fyZLWGZGNuDKgXsanv_c/s320/EssOilsandAromatics3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328256210812735522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaKyQbP01PorirYlmQKTHOENT8owMdXtqGL6wIfs0AkrsJW-k0ouAz0ObCnubUi4ZTryetDqQVnPvh_w_4oxVOKdQ_F_LITWB5KhNDAZBYDfGLGDK3TcwRLOuR2wWfZcs_fQXKd7sxQU/s1600-h/Deluxe-inhalerSMALL.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 65px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaKyQbP01PorirYlmQKTHOENT8owMdXtqGL6wIfs0AkrsJW-k0ouAz0ObCnubUi4ZTryetDqQVnPvh_w_4oxVOKdQ_F_LITWB5KhNDAZBYDfGLGDK3TcwRLOuR2wWfZcs_fQXKd7sxQU/s320/Deluxe-inhalerSMALL.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328256213500976818" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">At Nature's Gift we have been pleased and excited about hosting this week's contest. The hard part has been trying to decide what to offer as the prize!<br /><br />We chose Deluxe Personal Inhalers from our new shipment, filled with the winner's choice of several healing synergies.<br /><br />We'll ship one of these pretty purse-sized inhalers filled with your choice of our <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgift.com/aromatherapymassage.htm#Sinease">SineEase Synergy</a>, for easing sinus pain and congestion, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgift.com/aromatherapybaby.htm#Morning">Happy Morning Synergy</a>, recommended for easing the nausea of morning sickness, but also helpful for motion sickness, etc., or our research based depression fighter "<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgift.com/aromatherapyblends.htm#anti-depressant">Citrus Smile</a>."<br /><br />To be entered in the contest, respond to this post, here, and at all the blogs listed below.<br /><br />To make the contest even more exciting, ONE lucky entrant, drawn from one of the listed blogs, will receive a signed copy of Marge's Book "Essential Oils and Aromatics".<br /><br />You may check these links for some of the reviews, from the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgift.com/Book%20Review%20JNHA.htm">Journal of the Northeast Herbal Association, </a>or from <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgift.com/Book%20Review-MassageTherapyJournal.htm">The Massage Therapy Journal.</a><br /><br />Remember all of the blogs below are participating, so visit all of them and post to increase your chances of winning.<br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti's Potions </a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs </a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift </a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio </a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics </a><br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog">Garden Chick</a><br /><br />Good luck, and thank you!</span>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-17483658448142468612009-04-17T18:17:00.000-07:002009-04-18T04:09:33.217-07:00It's contest Time -- Week 8<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYJdLVWOJKS0QnzobZGADqweHW7hbpI2Ak3weyAWjzIMl8mYaHeNBST-QxRkY7CFquCR6qai9_mNX1OxlzzutTg_VPp4q9oZhVd5dikf1iP_U0yhE-wTh-mo3XcXyj2yUCS-fMPUYZlo/s1600-h/1-22-09+(14).JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUYJdLVWOJKS0QnzobZGADqweHW7hbpI2Ak3weyAWjzIMl8mYaHeNBST-QxRkY7CFquCR6qai9_mNX1OxlzzutTg_VPp4q9oZhVd5dikf1iP_U0yhE-wTh-mo3XcXyj2yUCS-fMPUYZlo/s320/1-22-09+(14).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325835230425340386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuN7Fl-LCnIDHiiBFL46VuaV-2IG-a92MZVjVlRwbA5SaaK7Yv3d2F3V3qPO5KFdlpu4ceUm-HMfmpKhqA33WZL8lAKY1MAigP4Jw1xnZ4AsdQWUFdds1Se_v3cMaBSDxN28pkLomZVA/s1600-h/1-22-09+(5).JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuN7Fl-LCnIDHiiBFL46VuaV-2IG-a92MZVjVlRwbA5SaaK7Yv3d2F3V3qPO5KFdlpu4ceUm-HMfmpKhqA33WZL8lAKY1MAigP4Jw1xnZ4AsdQWUFdds1Se_v3cMaBSDxN28pkLomZVA/s320/1-22-09+(5).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325834807302832146" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial;">Bertha Reppert (1919-1999) was the founder of <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">The Rosemary House </a>and our mum. She was a Renaissance woman ahead of her time when she opened a herb and spice shop in a conservative East coast town in 1968. Convinced that once everyone learned about herbs they would love these plants as much as she did, she became an avid educator about the secrets of herbs. Lecturing, writing and always promoting herbs, Bertha Reppert became a mentor to many. This weeks prize is a copy of her last herbal and one of our very favorites. </span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px;font-family:Arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; font-family:Arial;"> <div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- line-height: 1.2em; color:initial;">Bertha Reppert's <em style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">TwelveMonth Herbal</em> features 365 herbal essays one for each day of the year. Written like she is speaking to a friend this book is fun, informative and easy to read. Many folks have told us they reread the book every year and make their own daily notes in the margins. Be sure to leave a comment to this post and at the other participating herbal blogs (see the links below) for your chance to win this clever book (an $18.00 value) filled with herbal lore, recipes and crafts (priceless). </div><div color="initial" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- line-height: 1.2em; "><br /></div><div color="initial" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- line-height: 1.2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><div color="initial" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline- line-height: 1.2em; ">Sisters Susanna, the herbalist, and Nancy, the culinary artist, continue to share their Mother's love of all things herbal at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">The Rosemary House</a>, the herb and spice gift shop, and at <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sweetremembrancestearoom.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Sweet Remembrances tea room</a>.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "></div><br /><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">The following blogs are also participating, so stop over, post a comment on these blogs for additional chances to win this weeks giveaway AND the chance to explore some cool blogs.</div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><br /></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Nature's Gift</a> <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Torchsong Studio</a> <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">The Essential Herbal</a> <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Garden Chick</a> <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">SunRose Aromatics</a> <br /><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a> <br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">PrairieLand Herbs</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">Aquarian Bath</a></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; "><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; ">The Rosemary House</a> (where a list of winners will be posted on the 24th)</div><br /><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; line-height: 1.2em; ">Check back we have a couple more weeks of give-aways!</div></span></div></span></div></span></div>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-18652234389000280912009-04-15T10:57:00.000-07:002009-04-15T11:08:50.465-07:00Strawberry WontonTartsI just have to share this recipe with you.<br />I made it for Easter & it received rave reviews.<br /><br />24 won ton wrappers \<br />6 Tbs. melted butter / spread butter on wrappers & place in mini muffin tin<br /><br />2/3 c brown sugar\<br />4 tsp. cinnamon / Mix together & place in bottom of wrappers & bake @ 350 degrees 8 minutes.<br />Allow to cool completely<br /><br />8 oz. cream cheese \<br />4 tsp. orange juice or Triple Sec /beat until fluffy & light<br />4 Tbs. honey /<br /><br />Place 1 T. of cream cheese mixture in each won ton wrapper top with a fresh strawberry. You may slice the berry in quarters & fan out to make it more elegant. Or you may choose to top these individual tarts with some cherry or blueberry pie filling.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-73992461323520264672009-04-10T16:03:00.000-07:002009-04-11T04:31:13.209-07:00Week 7 of the Herb Blog Contest Featuring Aquarian BathWelcome to week 7 of the herbal blog contest! This week we are featuring <a href="http://aquarianbath.com/">Aquarian Bath</a> your source for all natural gentle soaps, herbal balms, salves, deodorants, and spa pillows. Aquarian Bath's soaps, balms and salves are either unscented or lightly scented with only pure essential oils. This week, enter to win you choice of a Lavender Spearmint Lip balm in a 0.15 oz tube OR a Lemon Lime Lip Balm in a 0.25 oz slide tin, and 20% off on your next order with Aquarian Bath.<br /><br />The Lavender Spearmint Balm is made with Extra virgin olive oil, Shea butter, Beeswax, Castor oil, Spearmint and Lavender essential oil.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4dUCbfy78a2fs8sep1s6Sg1bVqElzk62333G8_DML0nT2_V2DjEwRGiptfKhSsjDPkBPXqz9AZMbvubGYE9Adn7oKhcmn1vq4kpMC6t0TXPsgLjiFZmEv5jTVDbUJz8OjNTf9ncHr5w/s1600-h/bloglipbalm.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4dUCbfy78a2fs8sep1s6Sg1bVqElzk62333G8_DML0nT2_V2DjEwRGiptfKhSsjDPkBPXqz9AZMbvubGYE9Adn7oKhcmn1vq4kpMC6t0TXPsgLjiFZmEv5jTVDbUJz8OjNTf9ncHr5w/s400/bloglipbalm.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322843764781881106" /></a><br /><br />The Lemon Lime lip balm is made with Coconut oil, Shea Butter, Castor oil, Beeswax, Jojoba, Lime and Lemon Essential oils, and Zinc Oxide, a mineral used in sunscreens.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSEAdlJoqYaPSnZsTA7DG0r7lgd8ALiZ97FlWlX9B7cEjr3v_J9OAhzxlssZv5K8__2RhPTxjpgQ74dH-Ts7H7sO4akQuBhv38eLUyWButp2O82a1oRX3-vvH8k6ZBLsjCGV28DR_78c/s1600-h/lipbalms.lemlime_display.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 378px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirSEAdlJoqYaPSnZsTA7DG0r7lgd8ALiZ97FlWlX9B7cEjr3v_J9OAhzxlssZv5K8__2RhPTxjpgQ74dH-Ts7H7sO4akQuBhv38eLUyWButp2O82a1oRX3-vvH8k6ZBLsjCGV28DR_78c/s400/lipbalms.lemlime_display.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322673455275078914" /></a><br /><br />To win one of these lovely balms, enter by posting a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning! Entrants must include their email address to be eligible to win. US and Canadian residents are eligible. You can receive additional chances to win in the following ways:<br /><br />* Tweet about this blog contest on <a href="http://twitter.com/">twitter.com</a> including <a href="http://twitter.com/aquarianbath">@aquarianbath</a> in the tweet. Come back and log your tweet with a comment to receive 1 additional entry.<br />* Visit and join Aquarian Bath's fan page on <a href="http://www.facebook.dj/aquarianbath">Facebook.</a> Leave a comment so we know you joined to receive 1 additional entry.<br />* Make a comment about your favorite item from Aquarian Bath's <a href="http://aquarianbath.etsy.com/">etsy</a> or <a href="http://www.1000markets.com/users/aquarianbath">1000markets</a> stores to receive 1 additional entry.<br />* Make a purchase with Aquarian bath to on <a href="http://aquarianbath.etsy.com/">etsy</a> or <a href="http://www.1000markets.com/users/aquarianbath">1000markets</a> to receive 3 additional entries.<br /><br />*The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs.<br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br />Make a purchase from one of these 9 host blog's online stores to receive 2 additional entries and leave a comment at the host's blog's contest:<br /><a href="http://www.theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a href="http://www.pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti's Potions </a><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs </a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://www.naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift </a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio </a><br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics </a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog">Garden Chick</a><br /><br />One lucky winner from one of the 10 host blogs will be contacted to receive 2 free soaps of their choice along with their lip balm and 20% off coupon, so be sure to visit and enter at all 10 blogs.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KV9DcN59NlWI4zt99iIgUaFQ3Ev-1Cl9x6ESqJ9GmakrzsF1ap6M873HrKJZp0ffKYJO9rhk03RVZf2Dd_c74w6klqzKQ9yIQA_SoyNKIpaCn53bPDGg7HDKuTt6UG7baON25JGZcs8/s1600-h/il_430xN.51627104.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KV9DcN59NlWI4zt99iIgUaFQ3Ev-1Cl9x6ESqJ9GmakrzsF1ap6M873HrKJZp0ffKYJO9rhk03RVZf2Dd_c74w6klqzKQ9yIQA_SoyNKIpaCn53bPDGg7HDKuTt6UG7baON25JGZcs8/s400/il_430xN.51627104.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322674515671815858" /></a><br /><br />The winners will be announced at the Aquarian Bath blog when the results are in from all participating blogs. Enjoy.<br /><br />Keep coming back and keep entering. We have some great prizes coming up, and we'll be having the contests until the middle of May!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-78440848831363984482009-04-05T12:44:00.000-07:002009-04-05T12:49:24.689-07:00New StoreWe have added a new bricks & mortar location for purchasing Patti's Potions Soaps. They will now be available in the Wisconsin Dells area at:<br /><br />The Treasure Mill<br />211 W. Main<br />La Valle, WI 53941<br />(608) 985-7300<br /><br />If you are in the area, stop in and say hello. <br /><br />Wisconsin Trails magazine had this to say about The Treasure Mill:<br /><br />Looming over a bend in the river in a former gristmill, The Treasure Mill is now a sprawling antiques shop that also offers a rare glimpse of local history. Free tours of the 1903 water turbine are available upon request. Open year-round. 211 W. Main St., La Valle; (608) 985-7300. <br /><br />Sound like great fun when you are in this fabulous part of Wisconsin.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-65002947510392255352009-04-05T12:34:00.000-07:002009-04-05T12:36:02.204-07:00Winners Week 5All the winners from the Week 5 contest have been notified. Not all of you have sent me your information for shipping, so please check your spam box and make sure that the notification is not lost there. I don't want any of you to miss out.<br />Fragrantly Yours,<br />PattiPatti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-53349439695776821822009-04-03T04:47:00.001-07:002009-04-03T04:52:04.522-07:00Week 6 Herbal Blog Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHlCrdNo1lQ8k2Norvzee3-aUw8Mt-tTLIytv4_rxoE6jeKbDOLsbN45yEFbHOacT2MrMlMuNka6W7LBy9qKFqomteXgEb3-MqXkktsWlf-v-0MoLABE66C5fYKW5hZuGDPH314MzYOs/s1600-h/healingwands.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHlCrdNo1lQ8k2Norvzee3-aUw8Mt-tTLIytv4_rxoE6jeKbDOLsbN45yEFbHOacT2MrMlMuNka6W7LBy9qKFqomteXgEb3-MqXkktsWlf-v-0MoLABE66C5fYKW5hZuGDPH314MzYOs/s320/healingwands.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320430575590447122" /></a><br />Welcome to week 6 of the herbal blog contest! This week, enter to win a .15 oz. Healing Wand from Prairieland Herbs! These healing wands contain herbally infused certified organic olive oil, locally produced beeswax, vitamin E, essential oils of tea tree and lavender, and are the perfect size for your pocket, purse, or diaper bag. They work wonders on cuts, scrapes, rashes, burns, dry skin, hangnails, etc.<br /><br />To win one of these useful and natural healing balms, simply enter by posting a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning!!! Don’t forget to include your email addy so we can contact the winner! The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift</a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a><br /><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick</a> - <br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics</a><br /><a href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs</a><br /><br />Keep coming back and keep entering. We have some great prizes coming up, and we'll be having the contests until the middle of May!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-50219963823383943332009-03-27T05:39:00.001-07:002009-03-27T07:48:19.214-07:00Week 5 of the Herbal Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTHM1N5RvoZl3GjQ9Clrw39kTh6cWXJtSnHMi-L_uNLFPiJeyU4G_f9u3_NNtVma-V_qak0qqE9s8VKO1E7cEd-dTXCDv3xmmdMSp_doIm_sAI4oFF0OSvIeZ-PVihQ9CAfy45ZgEn7k/s1600-h/lip+balms+for+blog.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTHM1N5RvoZl3GjQ9Clrw39kTh6cWXJtSnHMi-L_uNLFPiJeyU4G_f9u3_NNtVma-V_qak0qqE9s8VKO1E7cEd-dTXCDv3xmmdMSp_doIm_sAI4oFF0OSvIeZ-PVihQ9CAfy45ZgEn7k/s320/lip+balms+for+blog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317846393219355170" /></a><br />This is Week 5 of the Herbal Blog Contest. Friday March 27th to Thursday April 2nd.<br /><br />Featured this week are moisturizing Lip Balms from Patti’s Potions Natural Soaps, Ltd.<br /><br />Did you know that most lip balms contain petroleum products that are NOT eco-friendly? This is your opportunity to experience fine natural oils in your lip care experience. Food-grade lip-safe flavorings and essential oils may be used to add flavor to the lip balms. No sweetener is added. <br /><br />Ingredients: calendula infused olive oil, shea butter, natural beeswax, jojoba, castor, & vitamin E<br /><br />To win TWO of these luscious lip balms, simply enter by posting a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning!!! Don’t forget to include your email addy so we can contact the winner! The contest is open to US residents only.<br /><br />The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs</a><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift</a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a><br /><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick</a> - <br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics</a><br /><a href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/"><br />Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a><br /><br />Keep coming back and keep entering. We have some great prizes coming up, and we'll be having the contests until the middle of May!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-83620865291137749492009-03-20T13:14:00.000-07:002009-03-20T13:19:38.324-07:00Herbal Blog Contest Week 4<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXyK765xsE9cq3yaT7dE64WnPII9I7MkttttOeP2IDaLly42WRkx16WN1pcmTnwLzvp08nmgsTgRzPzspepb7NkaAIi0Ats0FXQKFNsc6oB4lCdFwDLEPkR-MOGX2UMPGiVGIQyrT7m4/s1600-h/teasampler.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAXyK765xsE9cq3yaT7dE64WnPII9I7MkttttOeP2IDaLly42WRkx16WN1pcmTnwLzvp08nmgsTgRzPzspepb7NkaAIi0Ats0FXQKFNsc6oB4lCdFwDLEPkR-MOGX2UMPGiVGIQyrT7m4/s320/teasampler.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315366421196811794" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to week 4 of our Herb Blog Group Contest!<br />For the week between Friday, March 20 and Thursday, March 26, you can enter simply by entering a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning a sampler of hand-blended herbal teas from HerbsfromtheLabyrinth.com, including one each of the following: Moontime Tea, Lover's Tea, Spring in My Step, FemininiTea, Dandy Lion Tea, Hush-A-Bye, Strong As Nails, SereniTea, SmarTea, DigestiviTea, Nursing Mother Tea, Endo-Liver Tea, Love Your Liver Tea, and Mid-Summer Tea<br /> <br />(PICTURE)<br />HerbsfromtheLabyrinth.com has a wide range of herbal products to choose from.<br /><br />The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs. <br /><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs</a><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift</a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a><br /><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick</a> - Where the winners from week #2 will be listed :-)<br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics</a><br /><a href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/"><br />Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><br />Keep coming back and keep entering. We have some great prizes coming up, and we'll be having the contests til the middle of May!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-26405391935802430072009-03-13T04:44:00.000-07:002009-03-13T04:57:18.590-07:00Week 3 Herbal Blog Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqp8tnFT90VyhRqA5KHpJh6BQ-8ZqAeGkpQyirhyphenhyphenoav9xqsizFa1YG-HFQO9GvBfbfSjRGKalVqt_PRqb8anetDUE9ZSKSA07uybJFEh1viuVRCx_5dVqCCj3QIdf6WcHLalQuZTCPFH0/s1600-h/roes+apricot+scrub+and+soap.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqp8tnFT90VyhRqA5KHpJh6BQ-8ZqAeGkpQyirhyphenhyphenoav9xqsizFa1YG-HFQO9GvBfbfSjRGKalVqt_PRqb8anetDUE9ZSKSA07uybJFEh1viuVRCx_5dVqCCj3QIdf6WcHLalQuZTCPFH0/s320/roes+apricot+scrub+and+soap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312637862427063682" /></a><br />This week (#3) our herbal blog contest swings over to SunRose Aromatics, where Roe whips up the most delightful of aromatherapy and pampering products. For the week between Friday, March 13 and Thursday, March 19, you can enter simply by posting a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning!!!<br />Here's the prize:<br /><br />Facial Scrub w/ Organic Liquid Soap Set:: <br />Pamper your face with all natural ~<br />* apricot kernel meal <br />* organic liquid castile soap <br />Mix in the palm of your hand & then apply to your face.<br />A wonderful exfoliate!<br /><br />The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs.<br /><a href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/"><br />Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs</a><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Nature's Gift</a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a><br /><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick</a> - Where the winners from week #2 will be listed :-)<br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics</a><br /><br />Keep coming back and keep entering. We have some great prizes coming up, and we'll be having the contests til the middle of May!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-39620025084374938462009-03-06T10:19:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:20:40.696-08:00Winner from Week OneBlogger Lisa said...<br /><br /> The Essental Herbal is one of my favorite sources of information. I can no longer afford the subscription. I miss the magazine so much!<br /> scorpiolis@gmail.comPatti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-35203904179363577092009-03-06T10:14:00.001-08:002009-03-06T10:19:06.440-08:00Welcome to week 2 of our Herb Blog Group Contest!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmko1yloTBoO042AUixc0BdHS4LBUdl1qNMwDCmpuwyGP7WKOGbioytqQSTRkuj0xKZBprlG1I1-kSun88otQCbgnUOJ2IFRQAfLwjYFpUgFG6PC2N0Xu7_CqVisCUM0uCB3x4iDNT0g/s1600-h/karen+creel.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOmko1yloTBoO042AUixc0BdHS4LBUdl1qNMwDCmpuwyGP7WKOGbioytqQSTRkuj0xKZBprlG1I1-kSun88otQCbgnUOJ2IFRQAfLwjYFpUgFG6PC2N0Xu7_CqVisCUM0uCB3x4iDNT0g/s320/karen+creel.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310140006338802290" /></a><br />For the week between Friday, March 6 and Thursday, March 12, you can enter simply by entering a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning Fairyland Cookie Cutter and Fairyland Recipe Card. Each cookie recipe comes with 1 "friend of the fairies" fairy cookie cutter and fairy sprinkles. Cutters include bird, dragonfly, fairy, gnome, flower, butterfly – she’ll choose one for you!<br /><br />Garden Chick has a delightful selection of products that are either created by Karen or something she found on her adventures and loves enough to share! <br /><br />The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs. If you are already a subscriber, we’ll just add the free year on the end.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics</a><br /><a href="http://herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth</a><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions</a><br /><a href="http://www.prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs</a><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath</a><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House</a><br /><a href="http://naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Natures Gift</a><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio</a><br /><a href="http://theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal</a><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick</a>Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-24065470081945525462009-02-27T06:04:00.000-08:002009-02-27T06:23:17.851-08:00Herb Blog Group Contest<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQ0DQrx3T__nTicbhOnkADKbFT8Xz0b0wA1JhYVK6VLPLYmrlDIJD9bsr0btj4i-Va_cXh4q6KIaZDql5ru_VYC_aGDKN0tznsErFT5hGsphnaKJi03Q0v4Pyy_mQShmpyAv2coha5WY/s1600-h/teh+mag.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 241px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQ0DQrx3T__nTicbhOnkADKbFT8Xz0b0wA1JhYVK6VLPLYmrlDIJD9bsr0btj4i-Va_cXh4q6KIaZDql5ru_VYC_aGDKN0tznsErFT5hGsphnaKJi03Q0v4Pyy_mQShmpyAv2coha5WY/s320/teh+mag.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307477996087193618" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to our Herb Blog Group Contest!<br /><br />For the week between Friday, February 27 and Thursday, March 5 you can enter simply by entering a comment in response to this blog entry and take a chance at winning a full year’s subscription to The Essential Herbal Magazine! <br /><br />The Essential Herbal is written by, for, and about herbie people and the things they love. It is a grassroots publication that talks about the things you want to know when it comes to herbs. <br /><br />The following blogs are also participating, so stop over to enter with them for additional chances to win AND the chance to explore some cool blogs. If you are already a subscriber, we’ll just add the free year on the end. Be sure to leave an email addy in your response so that we can reach you if you win! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.possumcreekherbfarm.blogspot.com/">Possum Creek Herb Farm</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.herbwyfe.blogspot.com/">Blessings of an Herbwyfe</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gardenchick.com/garden-blog/">Garden Chick ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sunrosearomatics.blogspot.com/">SunRose Aromatics ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.herbsfromthelabyrinth.blogspot.com/">Herbs from the Labyrinth ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://pattispotionsnaturalsoaps.blogspot.com/">Patti’s Potions ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://prairielandherbs.blogspot.com/">PrairieLand Herbs ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.aquarianbath.blogspot.com/">Aquarian Bath ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.therosemaryhouse.blogspot.com/">The Rosemary House ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.naturesgiftaromatherapy.blogspot.com/">Natures Gift ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.torchsongstudio.blogspot.com/">Torchsong Studio ***</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theessentialherbal.blogspot.com/">The Essential Herbal ***</a><br /> <br />*** These blogs will be having contests for the next 10 weeks. Be sure to come back!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-76403901895433005782009-02-25T08:23:00.000-08:002009-02-25T08:37:13.022-08:00ContestIn up coming weeks, I will be posting information about a contest. This is open to USA customers with a valid email account who love getting something for free.<br /><br />We are a group of business people with reciprocal blog links. It is our desire to have you, dear reader, become acquainted with our fine products, at no cost to you. <br /><br />We will provide links for you to make it easy to apply to each and every blog for free product. All you have to do is tell us why you would like to participate. The more entries you make, the better the chance of winning.<br /><br />The best comment will be chosen by the giver and voila! It's yours. Be creative and have fun.<br /><br />As a matter of privacy, the information you provide for these contests are seen by no one other than the business owners. No information will be released for any other purpose.<br /><br />Keep watching the blog! This will be starting within the next couple of weeks if not sooner. Tina Sams from The Essential Herbal Magazine will sponsor the first contest.<br />This is my favorite magazine by the way and I eagerly devour each and every fun filled informative page.<br /><br />Her blog is always inspiring. For a real treat take a visit to her part of the world.<br /><br />Enjoy and Good Luck!Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4834979917738650049.post-79857745083743342952009-01-31T07:01:00.001-08:002009-01-31T08:02:41.236-08:00Care for Chapped Lips<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FFUzARS0WYWUBwseVkYgijCjJ0Cp3LllAJPTeoAsB84Dto-q8vSququxMFtvO8IInWm_A7m-wHdJjQvgnutarQ6lpzt_XasDppA2Rjvn4MJ7z5a3NkN__hK6kaYAkwqGBeOMBKqhN5g/s1600-h/Herbal+Calendula+Lip+Balm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 161px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FFUzARS0WYWUBwseVkYgijCjJ0Cp3LllAJPTeoAsB84Dto-q8vSququxMFtvO8IInWm_A7m-wHdJjQvgnutarQ6lpzt_XasDppA2Rjvn4MJ7z5a3NkN__hK6kaYAkwqGBeOMBKqhN5g/s320/Herbal+Calendula+Lip+Balm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297488866375320114" /></a><br />In our house, winter time means more time to do simple things. We love to spend part of our days reading.<br /><br />Recently we started to receive Prevention magazine. I was pleasantly surprised to read an article on lip balms for chapped lips. <br /><br />Dry, chapped lips are certainly one of the more annoying aspects of winter here in Wisconsin. Our houses are dry and the weather can be harsh.<br /><br />The article went on to mention staying away from lip balms that contain petroleum as this ingredient can trigger allergies. It also states that it is a non-renewable resource. <br /><br />The promoted lip balm is one which contains moisturizing oils such as beeswax, sunflower and almond oil. No particular brand was mentioned.<br /><br />Here at Patti’s Potions you can find lovely, environmentally friendly lip balm products.<br />Our lip balms contain locally harvested beeswax and moisturizing oils, which may include: olive oil (often infused with herbs), shea butter, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, hemp oil, emu oil, castor oil, jojoba, vitamin E.Patti Ederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13214986461791535405noreply@blogger.com1