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Dr. Flower does Custom Gift Basket sets
Hey Dr. Flower readers! This is a quick reminder that Dr. Flower’s Essentials does make custom Gift Basket Sets of all natural handmade soap and stuff. Here’s an example: All you need do is ask! Shoot us an email (sales@dr-flower.com) or give a call at 404-915-5686. All Christmas order shipments need to be placed before Friday, December 18th, 2009 to guarantee delivery before Christmas. If you are in a pinch and local to the Atlanta area, we can discuss delivery arrangements after that date. Happy Holidays Everyone! ~Regina
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Things going on at Dr. Flower headquarters…
If you look at the picture of the week, you’ll see a line up for fruit bushes purchased on sale that will be planted in a minimum of 3 backyards and one Farm! We are just a little bit excited to do some landscaping with the fabulous plants that are antioxidant producers! Will these lovely organic homegrown fruits end up in Dr. Flower’s All Natural Handmade soap? I’m betting NOT! They will however, nourish those that make these all natural goodies. What do we have? Blueberries, Raspberries (red and fall producing gold), thornless blackberries, kiwi, and figs! Chances are that you might see a few updates on the landscape…
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Are you Treating yourself?
Are you running from one task to the other? Trying to get everything done that you need to? Are you just a little bit stressed? This is just a little note to remind you to be good to YOU! You’ll be a lot more productive if you take a moment and do something nice for you. No one knows better when you need it most…. Some folks put half and half in their coffee. Some folks have a nice cup of hot tea. Other folks have a nice glass of wine when they get home. About to take a shower? Don’t forget to reach for that bar of Dr. Flower’s All Natural Handmade Soap. It’s…
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Time to get out the neem oil! "spot" the bug, beware!
I took some shots of the garden over the past week. If you follow me on twitter, then you know that I celebrated my first little squash. (here) Here’s another growing: And here is a seemingly cute little bug that will DEVOUR said squash lovelies! ACCKK! What do I do? (btw, here’s a list of plants he likes for lunch: melons, squash, pumpkin, corn, beets, cucurbits (cucumbers), tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes, and even some fruit trees. His stripped cousin likes flowers too!) Before reaching for the pesticide bad bad bug spray, try a little neem oil. It’s safer, organic and does the job! Here are a few more facts about neem…
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Dr. Flower on test pilot of indiebusiness tv!
Donna Maria Cole Johnson of Indie Business Network is about to launch a new live streaming shopping network called Indie Shopping Network. Look for it live in the coming new year! I was honored when Donna Maria asked me to help with the testing. In this pilot test, I’m posing as Lisa Rodger of Cactus and Ivy. Do you want read more? Click here! Click. Chat. Buy. http://www.ustream.tv/flash/video/919689
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Movies that influence…
The movies that are selected at our house are probably not from the top 10 list of movies! It is a bit of a tradition in our house to watch a few movies on the TV than usual over the Thanksgiving Holiday. I was fortunate enough to have been selected by a darling husband that is not a huge sports fan. There are few football/baseball/basketball games that this soap business owner has to suffer through! (Not to say that we don’t watch our share of formula one or bicycle racing! That’s another blog post or so…) Two movies that we watched over the holiday stand out for me. They are…
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Bentonite Clay – Where does it come from?
Where does it come from? Volcanic ash clay also known as sodium bentonite clay is formed when the ash, which results from a volcanic eruption, mixes with water. The result is clay, which contains an extensive concentration of a number of minerals. These minerals have been found to have a number of healthy benefits. Sodium Bentonite clay works by gathering an electrical charge as soon as it becomes hydrated. This electrical charge is part of what makes it so effective. The high mineral content and the electrical charge is what draws out the impurities and helps to absorb the toxins, heavy metal and other contaminants that can cause the blemishes…
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Why name a soap Faustine Clay?
Perhaps folks wonder why I would name an all natural handmade soap faustine clay. I’ll tell you! The real story is that I’ve a dear friend with that nickname and she expressly asked for a handmade clay soap. My choice of clay was bentonite as it pulls dirt and oils from the skin. Those of us with oily skin can celebrate with this help! Bentonite clay actually forms from volcanic ash. (post on bentonite clay coming soon!) So how many folks immediately think of Roman times and culture that have been preserved in the ash of long since volcanic erupted Pompeii? Ok well we all can’t be geeks I realize,…
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Juniper berries – Faustine Clay Handmade Soap
Did you know that Juniper berries aren’t true berries? They are actually the female part of the pine cone for the juniper tree. Now you’d think that if something is called a berry, it would be a berry! Juniper trees being of the pine family though does make sense. Botanical: Juniperus communis Family: Cupressaceae (cypress) – Coniferae (conifer) Other common names: Common Juniper, Ground Juniper, Juniper Berries, Gin Berries This “berry” has been used as flavoring for gin and also in European cuisine for its distinguishing sharp, clear flavor. It tends to cut the gaminess of wild game. This berry’s use as a spice can be traced all the way…
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint: You knew it was a good thing. Did you also know why? Some of these facts will surprise you. History: Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint and is native to Europe. Peppermint specifically was first cultivated in England in the late seventeenth century. Historically, the herb has been known for its medicinal uses. Hence it is often termed as the world’s oldest medicine. Mint plants such as peppermint and spearmint have a long history of medicinal use, dating to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. In fact, dried peppermint leaves were found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1000 B.C. The ancient Greeks and Romans valued it…
