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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Jul 31 2006 : 10:11:36 AM
Last Day!!! Just a friendly reminder!!
I am SO happy to report my mom is doing very well these days. She is by no means well, and may never be again but she is up and about (with a walker) and even cooked for herself yesterday! This may seem like a small thing but it is NOT. It is great!!! So...I am getting back to work. All wholesale orders will be out this next week - nothing short of a miracle! And I am ready and able to take retail orders as well...in fact I would LOVE to!!! AND...to kick of my "back to work" and also "back to school" for those going back this month...a FREE shipping special for all orders $20 and up.
There are some new soap scents...and new lip flavors so check them out. Also, the kitchen pages are up. Granola, teas, coffee, aprons and gourmet popcorn!
Thanks so much for your patience and support. And I know you all understand how family must come first.
It's good to be back to work!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 11 2006 : 4:32:14 PM
Susan, my box came today! I am so excited, I took time going thru the 1lb bargain bag, trying to guess what scents they all were! And, by the way, that you for the *several* surprises in my bag! I am positive I got way more than I paid for! I am now a big fan of the Farmgirl clean too! And the lemongrass. I love love love the lip moisturizer, and the lotion bars....My skin is so sensitive, and I am so allergy prone, I haven't had anything good smelling for a long, long time. Thanks for crafting such great, natural, good smelling products.
Sister, I believe!!
Love to you, Soap Maven
Kate
http://theknifemakerswife.blogspot.com/2006/07/knifemakers-wife.html |
| country lawyer |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:44:45 PM
Oh, yes, Susan...that sounds very interesting! I don't even know what a "after bath dry oil spray" is, but if it is the "FarmGirl Clean" scent, I AM IN! Email me if you decide to try that, okay?
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 1:15:18 PM
If any of you are coterie members I put an announcement up under Marketplace. Thanks!! You all are the bestest farmgirl friends a girl could have!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 12:07:03 PM
How about an after bath dry oil spray???? Would that suit ya????
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| blueroses |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 11:46:32 AM
Rebekah,
Me too!!! FarmGirl Clean is the best. I love it. I have to confess that I bought some for my friends, but I kept it. So - I guess I'd better order more. The lip balm is wonderful too. I agree about perfume. I was thinking about FarmGirl Clean body lotion.
Debbie
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 09:09:17 AM
WOW Rebekah...you make me blush. Thank you so much for your support! You are too kind.
And thanks for understanding Kate! I appreciate it!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 08:15:29 AM
Gotta tell y'all. Susan's soaps are the best! I can't live without the soap bars and the bath salts! For those who are just trying them...oh my gosh! You are going to love it. For any one who is just thinking about trying them...do yourself a favor. You'll never buy grocery store soap again. The "FarmGirl Clean" is my all-time favorite scent. (Wish you could figure out how to make some perfume with that, Susan.) Just had to share!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 08:12:30 AM
Susan,
I tried to email you, but it came back too! I wonder what's up???
Anyhow, no big deal....I will look forward to a surprise in my box. Can't hardly wait.....
Kate |
| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 08:08:48 AM
Susan,
No worries! Just drop a surprise in the box!! Sorry about the email thingy, I am not sure how to fix it!
Accidents happen, don't worry about it, I am sure I will order again and recommend you to friends.
Have a good day.
Kate |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 08 2006 : 04:27:05 AM
Katiedid please email me - I think I over charged you!! If you like I will refund right away or put product in to make up the difference. I was looking over your order getting it ready to send and realized it!!! Sooo Sorry!!! I hated to do this on the forum (now EVERYONE knows!) tried to email you but it was returned undelivered. Let me know and either way I am getting it right out to you!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 7:26:50 PM
Kate- you are going to love,love,love Susan's soaps!!! I bought some to give as gifts (and some for me) and now wish that I were the selfish kind and kept it all for myself! hee hee. They smell so wonderful and fresh and make your skin feel totally "fabu" ( My kids hate that word, so I use it as often as I can!! 
Next batch I order goes right in the airing closet as my secret stash.
Susan- I am so glad to hear your mom is doing better. She is very lucky to have such a wonderful daughter!
Karin
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| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 4:37:52 PM
Susan~ I wasn't sure what it was either, but I bought a book about ingredients and what they do....I guess propylene glycol is antifreeze!!!
Lanolin is not a problem for me.
Can't wait to use "real" soap. I am certain that once I use the true stuff I will never go back to Ivory again...
Thanks again.
Kate
ps..can you recommend a good book about soap making?
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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 4:12:19 PM
none of that stuff!!! I am not sure what it is even. The ingredients are all "occuring in nature"!! Do note that the Old Man Winter contains lanolin...so if you have a wool allergy it would be a no-no. Got your payment...packing it tomorrow and then out the door! Thanks so much!!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 4:03:50 PM
Susan, I couldn't figure out how to add a message onto the paypal dealie....so, here goes. I would like the French Lavender and Old Man Winter...I have extra dry, sensitive skin.
Oh, I better make sure...You don't use propylene glycol do you?? I think I have tracked down the stuff I am allergic to and that's a big one. I was trying to clear up my hives and itchy rash by using unscented dove, yeah, it's full of propylene glycol! And it is the soap the dr.s all prescribe! So, now I am just using Ivory, but I can't wait to get my order!!!
Thanks for everything.
Kate |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 2:34:25 PM
Going there now. If you dont mind when you pay the invoice please let me know what fragrance in the lotion bars. Thanks so much...and yeah, you made the free shipping!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| katiedid |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 2:27:08 PM
Susan~
Kate here, I keep trying to place and order, but it won't work! Here's what I want: 1 pound of the bargain bin soaps; 2 of the lotion bars, 1 old man winter, 1 french lavender; 2 wood soap dishes....can you help me out? I am registered with paypal...I think it is thru my dh's email. eldontalley@comcast.net....send me a paypal statement and I will pay asap...hopefully I can still get free shipping!
Thanks so much.
Love to you and yours.
Kate |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 06:32:43 AM
Bath Salts are up!!!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 06:13:21 AM
You are a mind reader!!! I am working on it right now!!! Should be up in a bit! THanks for being so patient with me!!! Hey - also...free shipping on orders over $20 thru tonight!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Aug 06 2006 : 06:10:41 AM
Hi Susan, Still looking for the bath salts. Were you guys able to add them this weekend? I still can't find them on your website. If not, will you email me when you do. Thanks!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 07:21:08 AM
Well I am actually adding them back this weekend. You know I am just working my tail off to keep stocked and you all are so generous with me! Please write something up and send it to me at my new email address thesoapmaven@gmail.com and I will add it to the page. You should still be able to get the free shipping if you order this weekend! I dont know about the laundry powder. I have had a hard time with my formulation - I dont know what is different unless the ingredients I am buying are different. But until I am 100% happy with it...it wont be on the website. I hope you understand. Also...make me some suggetions if you can think that far ahead on what you would like to see for the holidays...I know it is early but I have to start thinking of it NOW!!!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 07:15:36 AM
Oh, I'm glad you got it! Did you see my question about the bath salts and laundry powder? I'm lost without those bath salts. Please tell me you have some available. In fact, you've got to let me do a testimonial for you on those bath salts some time. They are the absolute best EVER! And I do mean, EVER!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| TheSoapMaven |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 07:02:41 AM
Yep...got it. I have a new email address...would you believe my internet provider no longer supports third party email addresses...GGGGRRRRRRRR. Anyways...got your order...working on it now.. Thanks SOOO much!
Susan
Proprietress of Dahlem's Soapworks http://www.thesoapmaven.com
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| country lawyer |
Posted - Aug 03 2006 : 06:57:27 AM
Hi Susan, Just checking in here with you. I sent an email to you guys (and an order)...did you get it? Hope your Mom is continuing to improve. Take care!
"All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well."
Julian of Norwich |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Aug 01 2006 : 2:04:51 PM
Susan, that's great news! I'm so glad your mom is that much better and can cook... and WILL use a walker! Wonderful. "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is a great line, and absolutely true.
Bless you,
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 01 2006 : 10:22:35 AM
Yeah, Susan!! So glad to hear such good reports for your mom. Continued blessings of healing for her and yourself. Those are no mere small steps of progress, how good that must feel for your mom to be able to do things for herself again.
And I'm loving the soap that I ordered and the lip balm. Use it most everyday. So I'm glad to hear also that you are back up and running. Not ready for any replacements just yet, but know where to go when I am - without a question. Keep up the terrific work and I can't wait to see all the new things you have added - who says I only need replacement soap. ;o)
I hope you all are doing okay with the heat and anyone else who is under this huge heat bubble. Take care and God bless all that you are doing.
In His hands,
Lynda L.
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
www.pamperedchef.biz/lorenzfamilycooks |
