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2010-10-05T07:49:00.000-07:00

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New Specials & Sales

2010-08-04T09:35:00.000-07:00

50% OFF Selected Soap Making Colorants - No limit
Now thru Saturday, August 7

PLUS... BIG SAVINGS on your favorites!

25% OFF 1lb size Coconut Oil 92 Degree (limit 4 lbs, please)**
20% OFF 1lb size Palm Kernel Flakes (limit 4 lbs, please)**
15% OFF 16oz size Grapeseed Oil (limit 2, please)**
10% OFF 1oz size Sweet Orange Essential Oil (limit 2, please)**

PLUS... Free Shipping and Discount Coupon offers!

Thank you for shopping at TherapyGarden.com. We sincerely appreciate your business.

**LIMITS: Product ordered in excess of allowed quantities will not be shipped and the amount paid will be credited to your account in the form of rewards points/store credit. No cash refunds, no exceptions. Orders received during sale dates will be processed in the order received. If your order includes items which are on backorder when it is processed, we may hold shipment until the item(s) are back in stock (usually no more than 7-10 business days). All other terms of sale apply. TherapyGarden Soap Making Supplies.

2010-06-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

New FREE SHIPPING,
Specials, & Coupon Offers at TherapyGarden!!

Soap, Lotion & Incense Making Supplies, Fragrance Oils, Essential Oils, Colorants, Soap Molds, Soapmaking Oils, Butters, Waxes and More!!

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FREE SHIPPING ALL MONTH LONG at TherapyGarden.com!

2010-05-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

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Save big all month long on supplies for soap making, lotion making, incense making, fragrance oils, essential oils, bottles. jars and more!!

Hi All and Happy Spring!!!

2010-04-04T11:51:00.000-07:00

Here's what's new at TherapyGarden.com

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January Mega Sale

2010-01-15T13:40:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

Here's what's new at TherapyGarden.com -- Your One-Stop Discount Soaperstore(tm)

20% OFF Entire Category: Lotions, Creams & Bases! * * Now thru January 31! http://therapygarden.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=71

* PLUS more ways to save! Check out our other January Specials!
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No-Bleed Black Oxide Liquid Color Concentrate 10% OFF
Liquid Dye Soap Colorant Emerald Green 10% OFF
Fragrance Oil Pineapple 20% OFF
Fragrance Oil Honeysuckle 20% OFF
NEW! 30-Minute Mozzarella and Ricotta Cheesemaking Kit 10% OFF

* PLUS: FREE SHIPPING on orders of $100 or more!!
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Thank you for shopping at TherapyGarden.com! We sincerely appreciate your business.

* Selected sizes. Orders received during sale dates (Thursday January 14 - Sunday January 31) will be processed in the order received. If your order includes items which are on backorder when it is processed, we may hold shipment until the item(s) are back in stock (usually no more than 7-10 business days). All other terms of sale apply.

2010-01-14T11:50:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION YAHOO MAIL USERSIF YOU USE A YAHOO EMAIL ADDRESS, PLEASE READ:

Around the first of the year (2010), Yahoo began deciding for you where to file your incoming email. Yahoo has changed the way it filters your mail.

The result is a lot of legitimate email going directly into your Yahoo SPAM folder without your knowledge or consent.

THERAPYGARDEN.COM ALWAYS RESPONDS TO CUSTOMER EMAILS

If you're a Yahoo customer and you don't receive a prompt response from us, please check your Spam folder.

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25% OFF STOREWIDE all Memorial Day weekend!

2009-05-23T09:05:00.001-07:00

Greetings all!

Here's what's new at TherapyGarden.com -- Your One-Stop DiscountSoaperStore(tm) --

Save 25% STOREWIDE all Memorial Day weekend!

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NEW! TherapyGarden Rewards add up to even bigger savings!

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Happy Memorial Day weekend and thank you for shopping at TherapyGarden.com!

Making Lotion - The easy Way!

2009-01-29T16:34:00.000-08:00

Lotion making couldn't be easier!

Don't waste one more dime on lotion base or store bought lotions. Make your own personalized lotion formula for pennies on the dollar. Example: One 4-ounce bottle can make 3 to 5 gallons of lotion, depending on your formula. WOW!! Truly a miracle product!

Here's a starter recipe to get you on your way...............
TherapyGarden™ Quick-and-Easy Hand & Body Lotion
http://therapygarden.com/index.php?main_page=page_4

Be sure to purchase concentrates whenever possible--why ship water???

Have fun!!

10 Easy and Inexpensive Gifts You Can Make Yourself!

2008-09-01T12:34:00.000-07:00

Treat your family, friends and co-workers to your special gift of creativity.

Whether you need just one special gift or a basketful, here are some great ideas for creating your own hand crafted gifts.

Think Christmas, Birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Hostess and Teacher Gifts--the list goes on! Seems there's always a special occasion just around the corner. Make your gifts ahead and you'll always have one on hand for that last minute gift.

1. Solid Perfume
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Solid Perfume Recipe

2. Perfumed Dusting Powder
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Perfumed Dusting Powder Recipe

3. Body/Linen/Room Spray
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Linen/Room/Body Spray Base

4. Decorative Bar Soaps
What you'll need:
Melt & Pour Glycerin Soap Base
Colorants
Soap Molds
Rub-On Soap Colors
Fragrance Oil

5. Hand & Body Lotion
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Quick & Easy Hand & Body Lotion Recipe

6. Basic Salt Scrub
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Basic Salt Scrub Recipe

7. Lotion Bar
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Lotion Bar Recipe

8. Shaving Soap
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Rich & Creamy Shaving Soap Recipe

9. Bath Melts
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Chocolate Raspberry Bath Melts

10. Lip Balm
What you'll need:
TherapyGarden™ Coconut Shea Butter Lip Balm

How to Paint M&P Glycerin Soap

2008-08-10T14:11:00.000-07:00

What do I need to create gorgeous soaps like these??

It's SO easy! Just choose your favorite decorative soap molds and our favorite soap painting product: TherapyGarden™ Rub-On Soap Colors

These rub-on colors will bring out the artist in you.!!! There are 4 different color palettes available and they can be rubbed on with your finger or brushed on with an artist's brush, depending on the desired effect.

If you're new to crafting with soap, here's a great place to learn how to make your own melt & pour soaps:
TherapyGarden™ Tips & Tricks: Working with a Glycerin Melt & Pour Soap Recipe

Plus, you'll find free recipes for making many more
of your favorite bath & beauty products here:
TherapyGarden™ Recipes

August 2008 Sales and Specials

2008-08-05T18:10:00.000-07:00

On Sale Now!

Malibu Tottles/Tubes, Lotion Bar/Deodorant Tubes, LiquaPar Optima Preservative, Grapeseed Oil and more!!

TherapyGarden joins industry leaders in opposition of the current draft of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008

2008-07-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

TherapyGarden joins Donna Maria of the Indie Beauty Network and other industry leaders in opposition of the current draft of the the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008.

Many thanks to Donna Maria for the time, energy and expertise she's devoting to this issue.

Food and drug safety is critically important to all Americans, and a worthy pursuit for lawmakers.

However, we find the Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 to be unacceptable in its present form. We ask that our legislators reconsider the devastating financial impact it would have on domestic small businesses in an already faltering grassroots economy.

With one broad stroke, portions of this proposed legislation (i.e., Title III Cosmetic Safety and Title IV Miscellaneous) promise to deliver a fatal blow to many, if not all of our industry’s small businesses, their customers, and the micro businesses they operate.

We respectfully request that these misguided components be reviewed and amended with an eye toward identifying where the real problems and their origins lie, and focus regulation where it will be most effective rather than placing an unfair burden on the US cottage industry.

Respectfully,
Debbi Meadows
President/CEO
TherapyGarden
www.therapygarden.com

FDA Globalization Act of 2008

2008-07-11T15:25:00.001-07:00

Portions of the FDA Globalization Act of 2008 would, in it's current form, negatively impact all of us who are passionate about our small businesses.

What can you do???

You can read the draft here and decide for yourself:
(Pay particular attention to Title III Cosmetic Safety and Title IV Miscellaneous)
http://tinyurl.com/5o82te

You can see Donna Maria's video here: http://www.tinyurl.com/6aynga

You can sign the petition here: http://www.tinyurl.com/6dy66s

You can contact your representatives here: (US House Of Representatives information for your state)
http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/index.html

Sincere thanks to Donna Maria at The Indie Business Network http://www.indiebeauty.com/ (formerly Handmade Beauty Network).

Globalization Act Video

2008-07-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

http://www.tinyurl.com/6aynga

Globalization Act Petition

2008-07-11T14:28:00.001-07:00

http://www.tinyurl.com/6dy66s

How To - Working with a Melt & Pour Glycerin Soap Base

2007-07-22T16:47:00.001-07:00

Handcrafted Soaps

make a very personal and thoughtful gift. Be sure to experiment and try all of the wonderful variations of oils, butters, aromas and additives to personalize your very own soaps. You will never purchase 'store-bought' soap again!

To prepare melt-and-pour soap base, cut it into 2" cubes with a large kitchen knife. A heavy, wedge-shaped blade provides more control than a thin or serrated one. Use a cutting board. BE CAREFUL when cutting soap. Soap is slippery!

Fill a spray bottle -- a recycled travel-size hair spray container is perfect -- with ordinary rubbing alcohol (clear 70% isopropyl), and keep it handy when pouring your soap. You will spray your soap just after putting into molds to eliminate any bubbles that may form.

Place soap in a microwave-safe glass (like Pyrex) measuring cup and cover with plastic/cling wrap. This is important--it keeps moisture from escaping.

When melting your soap in a microwave, use the 50% setting, checking and stirring every few minutes until nearly all of the soap has melted. Remove from the microwave and let it sit (covered) until the remaining pieces melt. You may continue to stir gently, but try not to introduce bubbles.

A candy thermometer is highly recommended for melt and pour soapmaking. The soap should not be overheated or boiled!!! Also, many soap making molds should not be used at temperatures above 140 degrees.

If you're using colorant, goat's milk, tea infusions, oils or butters in your glycerin soap recipe, add them now and stir gently (see below for help on adding ingredients to your base).

Do not add fragrance or essential oils until the mixture has cooled slightly.

Pour your soap into your molds (watch that temperature). Lightly mist the surface with rubbing alcohol to burst bubbles and prevent new ones from forming.

You can let your soap harden at room temperature, or you can put it into the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes. Freezing will not hurt the soap, but can make some soap molds brittle and prone to cracking.

Your soap is ready to be unmolded when the soap is cool and easily pulls away from the mold. Don't rush it. Gently release the soap onto a wax paper-covered surface, then cover it with more wax paper and a kitchen towel. Let it sit for 24 hours to ensure that it hardens properly.

Wrap your soap with plastic/cling wrap or smell through shrink wrap and label. It is recommended that you list the ingredients on your label and store away from direct sunlight. A bedroom closet is perfect, the scent will greet you each time you open the door.

Adding Other Ingredients:

Water: When using glycerine soap base and water is called for, always use distilled water.

Liquids, in general: Do not add more than 1/4 cup of liquid per 1 lb of soap base.

Oils and Butters: Up to 2 tablespoons of oils and/or butters per 1 lb of soap base.

Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils: ½ to 1 oz per 1 lb of soap base (subject to personal taste).

Goat's Milk Powder: 1 tablespoon per 1 lb of soap base. Before adding to melted soap base, reconstitute goat's milk powder by gradually combining it with no more than ¼ cup lukewarm water. Begin by making a paste, mixing a small amount of warm water with the powder. Continue mixing and adding the remaining warm water until the desired quantity and consistency is achieved.

Dye Colorant: A wide range of color depth may be achieved with less than ½ oz of liquid dye per lb of soap. For best control, gently blend 10-20 drops at a time into your melted soap base and watch the results.

Dried Botanicals: (Lavender Buds, Calendula Petals, Chamomile Flowers, etc). Add these as late as possible--right before pouring into molds (as the soap begins to thicken, but before it skins over). This is a little tricky, but it helps suspend the botanicals so that they do not sink. You'll get a feel for it. Hint: Grind your Lavender Buds before adding them to your soap base--the whole buds are not as attractive.

Have fun!

-- Debbi at TherapyGarden.com

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