tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31349064985110818882024-03-13T07:23:31.481-04:00Batty's Bath: Handmade Soap CanadaBattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-59913576615562601022011-12-29T12:24:00.002-05:002011-12-29T12:28:47.983-05:00THE BLOG HAS MOVED!<span><h2 align="center"><br /></h2><h2 align="center"><span style="text-align: left; ">THE BLOG HAS MOVED TO: </span></h2><h2 align="center"><a href="http://battysblog.com/">BATTYSBLOG.COM</a></h2><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-style:italic;"><div style="text-align: center;">See you there!</div><div style="text-align: center;">xox Batty</div></span><br /><br /></span>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-90870597505501915712011-12-28T03:29:00.001-05:002011-12-28T03:29:13.751-05:00What I Wore - Dec 27, 2011<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6585516455/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7147/6585516455_9f2359a274.jpg" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6585516455/">What I Wore - Dec 27, 2011</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/">She's Batty</a>.</span></div><p>Cozy winter wear for a snowy day! I've realized that I don't really like wearing jeans or normal "pants" that much. If I can wear super comfy tights and get away with it outside the house I do! I'm all about comfort and spend must of my time in jiggers (those are sweatpants for those not in the know) or onesies!, And I usually feel like leaving the house is such a hassle because I have to put on uncomfortable clothes -- but, just like every winter when lots of layers is a must and my flare ups are at an all time high, tights + skirts/dresses = my best friend! <br /><br />Sweater dress is from giant tiger.<br />Tights are from ebay.<br />Leg warmers are from buycostumes.com<br /><br />Plus I got a hair cut!! Thanks to Ashley for giving my hair mad style yo!!! The shortness is actually a welcomed surprise! It was time to get rid of the crispiness from all the dying I do and start 2012 with some fresh locks! Yes, the color is horribly faded, but that will hopefully be freshened up before the new year too! As per Ashely's advice (seriously the only gal I trust with my hair!), I'm going to give my hair a break and just use dyes that don't include any lifting agents (which means it will be manic panic type dyes all the way)! ... it will also be a time of me having to embrace my roots lol. This is what hibernating for the winter is all about though right? Ashely gave me some new purple dye to try (can't remember the brand right now - I've never used them before) and I'm excited to see what happens! fun fun fun :)</p>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-16600499530951695572011-12-24T15:27:00.001-05:002011-12-24T15:27:42.281-05:00Happy Holidays from Batty & Drew!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqomh1nsJveRNkDPLvJWzxk__VBt07_iLdrmHj5xF3m66mHgJ359VRu8MY_JApEOffxqiF3_Bkp7jbCVFahkUKrHpefTgOfVS4V5f77SOEb18nCfZtiw0wLTjWIWR_eoegMKtGKeqJsHZ/s640/blogger-image-380105997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqomh1nsJveRNkDPLvJWzxk__VBt07_iLdrmHj5xF3m66mHgJ359VRu8MY_JApEOffxqiF3_Bkp7jbCVFahkUKrHpefTgOfVS4V5f77SOEb18nCfZtiw0wLTjWIWR_eoegMKtGKeqJsHZ/s640/blogger-image-380105997.jpg" /></a></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-90916846888977194292011-12-20T01:45:00.001-05:002011-12-20T01:47:02.573-05:00How to Use Shaving Soap Bars by Batty's Bath<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TmXBLBMB5QA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><BR><BR>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-15213827052696824682011-12-14T06:33:00.002-05:002011-12-14T06:45:28.262-05:00What I Wore - Holiday Festivities<center><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7025/6497783413_1de2be9409_z.jpg" width=470><br /><BR><br />We had a big family gathering to celebrate the holidays so what better time to break out my ugly sweater outfit!<br /><br />The dress is from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/repurposefulpunk">repurposeful punk on etsy</a>. The rest is just from my stash of random bits and pieces I've picked up throughout my travels. <br /></center><br /><BR><BR><BR>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-62087589525885582182011-12-06T15:46:00.000-05:002011-12-06T15:46:00.175-05:00LAST DAY FOR THE SOAP DRIVE!<a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWvOshvoqrMotWwzh5mJ1DZCFV0Uib1t0rJx4Mle2RBNAHQFNXGM-l6OuwQeIfkK2s-hc7Nj-9BRIQVI69MNQST7UlTxv9GguPYquMcoowI9O2fRNOEAZGgHseA6JFQqMVXrfu3-WRA7pb/s400/soap+drive+2011+promo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683037377773194402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PLEASE PLACE YOUR <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity">SOAP DRIVE ORDERS</a> TODAY! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The soap drive has been a great success! I'm still getting inquires about purchasing soaps to help support ARF Ontario and Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary so please please please place your orders online TODAY so you don't miss your chance to help these hard working charities!!!!! You can pick up your soaps at the Met on Dec 17th & 18th if you order before the online shops go into vacation mode. Use the coupon code <b>THEMET</b> to remove the shipping charges from your shopping cart. </div><div style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity"><span class="Apple-style-span">Click here to go directly to the Soap Drive</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-47042254268508618032011-12-05T16:19:00.001-05:002011-12-08T04:20:09.595-05:00Early Shop Closure Announcement!<div style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><u style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); "><strong>Early Shop Closure Announcement! </strong></u><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-size: 18px; ">Thank you for all your support!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 51); "><strong>Due to the overwhelming number of orders that have come in the last few weeks, I've made the tough decision to close my online shops earlier than expected for the holidays. I'm closing them early to ensure that all the orders that have come in will be shipped before the Christmas shipping deadlines. </strong></span><br /><br /><em style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); "><strike>I HAVEN'T CLOSED THEM YET!!</strike></em><strike style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); "><br /><br />They will be closed mid this week, likely on <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); ">Wednesday evening</span></strong>. If you've been planning on placing an order, now is the time to do it! </strike><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ><b>** UPDATE: Dec 8th - The online shops are now closed for the holidays! **</b></span><br /><br /><u style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); "><strong>LOCAL NEWS:</strong></u><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >If you're in the London area, we are at the Met for two more weekends.</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 51); "><strong>After the shop closures, I'll move all unsold stock to <a href="http://www.battysbath.com/events.html" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); font-weight: normal; ">the Met</a> so it's available for any last minute shoppers</strong></span><span style="color: rgb(64, 224, 208); ">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" > The last weekend we will be at the Met is Dec 17th & 18th. The Met is open Saturdays from 10am to 6pm, and Sundays from noon to 5pm.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >Thank you again for all your support!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >I'm so excited to see so many people embracing natural skin care!</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >I'll see everyone in the new year! Be safe and stay soapy!</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" >HAPPY HOLIDAYS!</span></div><div style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><img alt="" border="0" height="140" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/images/batty.1.jpg" width="200" style="height: auto; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; max-width: 460px; " /></div><div style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="http://www.battysbath.com/" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); ">http://www.battysbath.com</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.battysbath.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(59, 89, 152); "><img alt="" height="300" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/files/christmas2011_300x300.jpg" width="300" style="height: 300px; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; max-width: 460px; width: 300px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; " /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-62492931139868705552011-12-05T15:56:00.003-05:002011-12-05T22:11:32.800-05:00What I Wore - Bright Colors for a Dull Rainy Day<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6454795023_a51ac67403_z.jpg" width="450" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7012/6454867195_d6fe47dd40_z.jpg" width="450" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last few days have been rainy, dull, and dreary. When getting ready to go to <a href="http://www.battysbath.com/events.html">the Met</a>, I decided I needed some color.. ok, lots of color! It's kind of funny because I'm a bit Jekyll and Hyde about my sense of style and motifs I'm drawn to. I LOVE bright pastel, rainbow colors, but also can't get enough of black, skull covered halloween inspired palettes. Rather than thinking of these two diverse interests as an indentity crisis, I like to think I'm well balanced - enjoying both sides of the spectrum. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So usually do a run down of where I got everything but this outfit was put together of old and new pieces that I got from random shopping events. The sweater dress is the newest piece and I got that in the states over the weekend at a mall (I can't remember the name of the store), but it was on clearance at the very back of the store! I couldn't believe it when I found it! The belt is from ebay. And the leg warmers are from <a href="http://www.mccullochs.on.ca/">McCulloch's </a>in London, ON. The shoes I've had for well over 8 years - they too were a clearance mall find but in Canada. Actually, come to think of it, the jacket (you can see a bit of it in the second picture. I'll try to get a better picture of it from my pal Sarah) was on clearance about 5 years ago too! haha. This outfit was one of the cheapest outfits EVER and yet it got a lot of attention! Almost too much attention... I'm used to standing out in a crowd due to my hair but so not used to people actually coming up to me to stare at the knitted work that went into something I'm wearing. It would have been very flattering if I had made the sweater dress lol. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">UPDATE: Here's a picture i mentioned above</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgay9IQdFlGo3qw8UAHl1S9f1KzKkzYdVrLu-3Ub2R6MFjbg53EoioJQXy_R7-1q-dFzLsz56bsdaTRv61xBPbdniHYYmNa5FfElgEGrRyTv2EiivVIXSCWsKDtCiPDVcCZCWHv_gpuiHlL/s1600/IMG_1197.JPG" style="text-align: left; " onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgay9IQdFlGo3qw8UAHl1S9f1KzKkzYdVrLu-3Ub2R6MFjbg53EoioJQXy_R7-1q-dFzLsz56bsdaTRv61xBPbdniHYYmNa5FfElgEGrRyTv2EiivVIXSCWsKDtCiPDVcCZCWHv_gpuiHlL/s400/IMG_1197.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682847195793124354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-19186268962526772802011-12-05T15:55:00.000-05:002011-12-05T15:56:27.984-05:00Great Natural Stocking Stuffers!<div><span class="Apple-style-span">Are you looking for great natural stocking stuffers? Everyone deserves some skin loving natural goodies around the holidays (.. actually, all year long in my opinion LOL!), but stocking stuffers is a great place to start and a great way to introduce friends and family to the wonderful world of natural bath, body, and beauty! I have a whole section of my online shop dedicated to <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/category/stocking-stuffers">natural stocking stuffers</a> and thought today would be a great time to share what you can find there! The holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching on online orders (Dec 7th for US orders, and Dec 14th for Canadian orders), so whatever time than now to order unique stocking stuffers! :)</span></div><br /><br /><table width="100%"><tbody><tr><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/mint-balm-in-snowflake-locket-limited-edition"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47887385/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/mint-balm-in-snowflake-locket-limited-edition">Mint Balm in Snowflake Locket</a><br /></td><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-cold-press-soaps-winter-vanilla-christmas-cranberry"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47874681/175.JPG" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-cold-press-soaps-winter-vanilla-christmas-cranberry">Holiday Cold Press Soaps (Christmas Cranberry & Winter Vanilla)</a><br /></td></tr><tr><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gingerbread-solid-perfume"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47348029/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gingerbread-solid-perfume">Gingerbread Solid Perfume</a><br /></td><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/kisstletoe-holiday-lip-gloss-pack"><img src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/47205497/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/kisstletoe-holiday-lip-gloss-pack">Kisstletoe Holiday Lip Glosses</a><br /></td></tr><tr><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-body-butter-gift-pack"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47204607/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-body-butter-gift-pack">Holiday Body Butter Snowman Gift Pack</a><br /></td><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/hot-chocolate-holiday-soap"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/45051389/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/hot-chocolate-holiday-soap">Hot Chocolate Holiday Soap</a><br /></td></tr><tr><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gnome-soaps-gift-pack"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/45039077/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gnome-soaps-gift-pack">Gnome Soap Gift Pack</a><br /></td><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/glycerin-gingerbread-man-holiday-soap"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/45037021/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/glycerin-gingerbread-man-holiday-soap">Gingerbread Man Holiday Soap</a><br /></td></tr><tr><td><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/peppermint-snowflake-soap"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/45036325/175.jpg" width="200" /></a><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/peppermint-snowflake-soap">Peppermint Snowflake Soap</a><br /></td><td><span class="Apple-style-span" > See more at the<br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com">BattysBath.com shop!</a></span></td></tr><tr><td><br /></td><td><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-5795195642930565192011-12-03T07:52:00.000-05:002011-12-03T07:52:00.125-05:00Vacation Notice<div style="text-align: center;color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><img src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/images/17426410592_9FK7T.jpg" alt="" border="0" width="160px" height="214" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; height: auto; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; max-width: 160px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></div><div style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>I'll need to catch up on my sleep by Christmas!</strong></div><div style="text-align: center; ">As you know, we are right in the middle of the busiest time of year for BB! At the end of every year I take a couple weeks off, and keep product availability limited in Jan so I can relax and recharge before jumping head first into another busy year. That being said, here's what you need to know about the <strong>upcoming shop closings</strong>:<br /><span style="font-size: 12px; "> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 51); "><strong>All online shops will be closed starting on </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><strong><em>Dec 20th </em></strong></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 51); "><strong>and will reopen </strong></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); "><strong><em>Jan 11th</em></strong></span>. </span><br /><br />Product availability may be more limited than usual while I prepare the new (more eco-friendly) packaging. </div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong>It's best to plan to have enough of your fav products to see you through to February</strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><br /></strong></div><div style="text-align: center; "><strong><br /></strong></div></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-25501741982919440672011-12-02T13:50:00.000-05:002011-12-02T13:50:00.046-05:00Keep Your Containers! Plus a Look at the New Year!<div style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; text-align: center; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/rosemary-moisturizer-for-mature-skin" style="color: rgb(51, 102, 153); "><img src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/files/IMG_1191.JPG" alt="" border="0" width="159" height="154" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; height: auto; line-height: 14px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; display: inline; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; max-width: 160px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; " /></a></div><div style="color: rgb(80, 80, 80); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><h4 class="h4" style="color: rgb(32, 32, 32); font-size: 22px; line-height: 22px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center; "><span style="font-size: 18px; ">Keep Your Containers! Plus a Look at the New Year!</span></h4><div style="text-align: center; ">Just a reminder to keep your 2oz containers! In the new year, all plastic 2oz, 4oz, and 8oz jars will be replaced by 4oz biodegradable jars. This means that all the facial creams, scrubs, and body butters will come in jars that are the same size as the current body butter jars. So why keep your plastic containers? If you prefer to continue to use plastic containers, or don't think you'll go through 4oz of facial cream in 6 months, then you'll love that I'll be offering refill packs in biodegradable bags - these will be a bit cheaper as the packaging cost will be reduced and I'm hoping that they will be flat enough to qualify for a shipping discount with Canada Post! Also, please note that the current recycling program will be discontinued and replaced with a program that will still offer discounts for packaging that is returned that we can reuse. I'll announce all the details in the new year :)</div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-80126171378610065992011-12-01T15:39:00.002-05:002011-12-01T15:45:58.071-05:00Christmas Crush Bath Bombs<div style="text-align: left; padding: 3px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6437974445/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6437974445_03474cbc7f.jpg" alt="Bath Bombs - Christmas Crush - Berry Cherry" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6437974445/">Christmas Crush Bath Bombs</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/">She's Batty</a>.</span></div><p>Bath bombs are back in stock at battysbath.com! The current offering is Christmas Crush which smells like berry cherry! A great warm pick me up during the winter months :)</p>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-85508747696339982722011-11-25T15:46:00.003-05:002011-11-25T16:26:46.724-05:002 Ingredients to Watch for Under Your Christmas Tree!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimCncBDNgu7LbUpqaV6C_v6MZH3zZC41VAckNOS9uI6U-iXcUOowRkDRJBqIYbrZ5zN0bGjSRbsmtsG1mMaWAeEnDWvMKk5beB8zkh7K8-JyuL5-lm5nhArx58dhHjZh_zmWQvK5asFxOg/s1600/8379827-santa-claus-figure-with-rubber-duck-taking-a-bath-hung-on-a-christmas-tree.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimCncBDNgu7LbUpqaV6C_v6MZH3zZC41VAckNOS9uI6U-iXcUOowRkDRJBqIYbrZ5zN0bGjSRbsmtsG1mMaWAeEnDWvMKk5beB8zkh7K8-JyuL5-lm5nhArx58dhHjZh_zmWQvK5asFxOg/s400/8379827-santa-claus-figure-with-rubber-duck-taking-a-bath-hung-on-a-christmas-tree.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679047758668375810" /></a>Today I was reminded of why I started making skin care products - even the "natural" companies, aren't living up to their promises! In my mailbox today I found a newsletter (more like a newsPAPER!) from one of the biggest commercial companies toting the natural vibe. Now although this big company (that starts with an "<b>L</b>" and ends in an "<b>H</b>"), makes products that are better than a lot of what's available out there, they are still using two ingredients (in the majority their products) that are on most "dirty dozen" lists of ingredients to avoid. <div><br /></div><div>I previously talked in length about <b>one of those ingredients, <a href="http://battysbath.blogspot.com/2011/06/parabens-how-to-spot-them-on-labels.html">parabens</a></b>, in a <a href="http://battysbath.blogspot.com/2011/06/parabens-how-to-spot-them-on-labels.html">previous blog post</a>. A summery of their danger is that they mimic hormones and are readily absorbed into our skin. You'll find these at the end of the "Big L's" ingredients lists for many of their products. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>The second shameful ingredient that the big L adds</b> to pretty much anything that bubbles, suds, or fizzes, is <b>SLS</b> (<i>Sodium Lauryl Sulfate</i>). I'm sure I've mentioned this problem ingredient on many occasions but since I don't have a blog post summarizing what it is and why you'll want to avoid it, now is the time! The last thing we all want is to start a new year bathing and soaking in chemicals! Without further a do, here's what makes SLS so shameful!<div><br /></div><div><b>What Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) are:</b></div><div>They are forming agents in the most basic terms. They create bubbles, form, and clean. They are some of the most widely used sulfates because they cheap. <i>The almighty dollar strikes again</i>. You'll find these sulfates in all kinds of bath and body products including bath bombs (the big L is notorious for SLS in their bath bombs), shampoo, body wash, bubble bars (I've never seen one made without SLS or SLES), tooth paste, dish soap, bubble bath, shaving cream, etc. SLES is said to be the milder of the two, but its effects seem to be much more long lasting.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Why they should be avoided:</b></div><div><ul><li>Concentrations as low as 0.5% can cause irritation.</li><li>Concentrations of 10-30% can cause skin corrosion!</li><li>Rashes, scalp scabs, canker sores, dry skin patches</li><li>Color stripping </li><li>Stripes shine from hair</li><li>Penetrates skin easily and can't be metabolized by our liver</li><li>Possible endocrine disruptors</li><li>Not just skin and scalp irritants, they are also eye irritants</li><li>Contamination with 1,4 dioxane (cancer causing)</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><b>How to spot them on labels:</b></div><div>They will be listed exactly how I've listed them in this post (minus the abbreviation):</div><div><ul><li><i>Sodium Lauryl Sulfate</i></li><li><i>Sodium Laureth Sulfate</i></li></ul><div><i><br /></i></div></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><b><i>Today's take away:</i></b></div><div><i>Read labels! It's the only way to see through marketing hype to know if you're getting a natural, safe, skin loving product, or you're getting something that seems wondering but actually contains cancer causing ingredients! Again, watch out for any ingredient ending in -paraben, and watch out for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-23832929563287570082011-11-21T15:48:00.000-05:002011-11-21T15:48:00.945-05:00What's New for Winter!Check out the <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/category/seasonal">limited seasonal releases</a> that are available now at BattysBath.com! They are selling out fast so don't miss out :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/mint-balm-in-snowflake-locket-limited-edition"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47887385/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Minty Balm in Snowflake Locket</span><br />This lovely snowflake locket has something very special inside! Batty's Minty Balm is blended with the cold Canadian winter winds in mind! Keeping winter woes away from your lips is as easy and natural this year with this super moisturizing and tingling balm! This balm conditions and nourishes lips by restoring moisture so they look and feel soft and smooth no matter how many dates you have with jack frost this year!<br /><br />BONUS - this balm doubles as a solid perfume! You can smell like a splendid minty snowball all season long AND taste fresh peppermint on your lips at the same time! Find out more <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/mint-balm-in-snowflake-locket-limited-edition">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-cold-press-soaps-winter-vanilla-christmas-cranberry"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47874681/300.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Holiday Cold Press Soaps </span><br />'Tis the season to enjoy great soaps! Great cold press soaps from Batty's Bath that is ;)<br /><br /><span><i>Winter Vanilla</i></span><br />Enjoy the warm and comforting scent of vanilla! This isn't just any vanilla! It's our winter vanilla that is as warm was vanilla can be with exotic hints of coconut! This soap will have you feeling warm and relaxed every time you lather up!<br /><br /><span><i>Christmas Cranberry</i></span><br />The tart and familiar scent of cranberries will put you in the Christmas spirit and keep the bah-hum bugs at bay!<br /><br />Both these soaps are available <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-cold-press-soaps-winter-vanilla-christmas-cranberry">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gingerbread-solid-perfume"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47348029/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gingerbread Solid Perfume</span><br />This Gingerbread Solid Perfume couldn't be a more tempting scent! Fresh out of the oven, comforting aromas of warm cinnamon & ginger swirled with drops of golden butter makes this a delicious baked treat. A holiday time favorite - warms away the winter chill.<br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/gingerbread-solid-perfume">Click here for more info</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-gift-packs-shampoo-body-wash-lip-gloss"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47203703/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Holiday Gift Packs!</span><br />Make your holiday shopping (and spoiling) easy this year with Batty's Bath gift packs! Each comes in a handmade stocking (made by Momma Batty) and includes shampoo, body wash, and lip gloss. These perfect little packs are gift giving ready and are gifts that keep on giving (giving your skin, hair, and lips nourishment from natural moisturizers!).<br /><br />There's six varieties:<br /><br />❄ Baby it's Cold Outside ❄<br />Shampoo & Body Wash - Chocolate<br />Lip Gloss - Cafe Latte<br /><br />❄ Gingerbread ❄<br />Shampoo & Body Wash - Frosted Gingerbread<br />Lip Gloss - Gingersnap Cookies<br /><br />❄ Glistening Snow ❄<br />All - Marshmallow<br /><br />❄ Winter Wood Land ❄<br />Shampoo & Body Wash - Citrus Spruce<br />Lip Gloss- Wintergreen<br /><br />❄ Candy Cane ❄<br />All - Peppermint<br /><br />❄ Sugar Plum Dreams ❄<br />Shampoo & Body Wash - Sugar Plum<br />Lip Gloss - White Chocolate<br /><br />Find out more <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-gift-packs-shampoo-body-wash-lip-gloss">here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/kisstletoe-holiday-lip-gloss-pack"><img src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/47204327/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Kisstletoe Holiday Lip Gloss Pack</span><br />For the first time, Batty's Bath is offering lip gloss! And not just any lip gloss, it's holiday lip gloss made from natural ingredients!! Each is rich, creamy, and tastes amazing! They give a light shimmery hue to your lips while nourishing them with moisturizer! This natural lip gloss will keep your lips looking (and feeling) great all winter long!<br /><br />With Kisstletoe Holiday Lip Gloss Pack, all your lip glosses come packaged in a handmade mini stocking (made by Momma Batty!) and includes one of each of the following lip glosses:<br /><br />❄ Baby it's Cold Outside (Cafe Latte) - Dark Brown<br />❄ Gingerbread (Gingersnap Cookies) - Light Brown<br />❄ Glistening Snow (Marshmallow) - White Glitter<br />❄ Winter Wood Land (Wintergreen) - Blue Spruce Color<br />❄ Candy Cane (Peppermint) - Red<br />❄ Sugar Plum Dreams (White Chocolate) - Pink<br /><br />They are available in a pack that includes a cute handmade stocking or separately <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/kisstletoe-holiday-lip-gloss-pack">here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-body-butter-gift-pack"><img src="http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/47204743/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Holiday Body Butter Gift Pack</span><br />Treat someone special (perhaps yourself?) to Batty's Bath limited edition holiday body butters! They come in this adorable snowman packaging that is perfect for gift giving or for decoration! You can even stuff him with recycled paper, newsprint, or something similar after the body butters are gone!<br /><br />This year the body butter scents are:<br /><br />* Christmas Crush (berry cherry)<br />* Silent Night (marshmallow)<br />* Cinnamon Vanilla<br /><br />Each body butter is 4oz (the same size as Batty's Bath's regular body butter). This pack is around for only a limited time, and there will only be a limited number made. Get them before they are gone! ☃<br />Check out more pictures of this adorable snowman <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-body-butter-gift-pack">here</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/liquid-laundry-soap"><img src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/46894617/300.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Peppermint Laundry Soap</span><br />Peppermint Laundry Soap is the seasonal release for the winter!! Have your clothes smelling as fresh as the crisp norther air!<br /><br />See all my laundry soaps <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/liquid-laundry-soap">here</a>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-22663749318642696572011-11-21T06:49:00.003-05:002011-11-21T07:46:47.224-05:00Behind the Scenes in the Batty's Bath Studio!I thought it would be fun to share some pictures of us working on Saturday! I didn't get very many, but they are still fun to share :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/files/IMG_1864.JPG"><img alt="" height="86" src="https://d2q0qd5iz04n9u.cloudfront.net/_ssl/proxy.php/http/gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/files/IMG_1864.JPG" style="width: 500px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" width="300" /></a><br /><br />Check out this panaroma picture of my sisters and Momma Batty working in the studio! <em>Click the picture to make it bigger!</em><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" height="296" src="https://d2q0qd5iz04n9u.cloudfront.net/_ssl/proxy.php/http/gallery.mailchimp.com/bf3421ea4658e3feff0cc8874/files/IMG_1854_copy.jpg" style="width: 260px; height: 296px; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid;" width="260" /><br /><br />Yup, even I got caught by the camera in my onesie! At least the color of my hair matches the color of my onesie! lol.Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-2736968398618966362011-11-17T14:39:00.000-05:002011-11-17T14:39:00.116-05:00What I Wore - Plus the bottom of my bookshelf<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6350375214/in/photostream"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6350375214_e76a4c64d8_z.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've decided to jump on the "what I wore" bandwagon <i><span class="Apple-style-span" >(yes, I'm always late to the party haha)</span></i>. I don't know how frequently I'll post in this category as I don't leave the house much<i><span class="Apple-style-span" > (I work from home!)</span></i>. But, I figured since leaving the house is usually the only time I put any thought into what I'm wearing <span class="Apple-style-span" ><i>(and I actually get out of my onesies)</i></span>, it's something to document!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This picture was taken in the Fall. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's what I'm wearing:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Sweater dress</i> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/repurposefulPUNK">repurposefulPUNK</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Tights </i>(had them so long I can't remember where they came from)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Skeleton shoes </i>(my wedding shoes!) from <a href="http://www.BuyCostumes.com">BuyCostumes.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Spider web necklace</i> (my wedding necklace!) from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beatblack">beat black</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6350374622/in/photostream"></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/6350374622/in/photostream"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6350374622_036207f68b.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-22865649027334915042011-11-16T18:01:00.000-05:002011-11-16T18:01:02.174-05:00Soap Drive Soaps! Raising Money for Animals in Need<img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 300px;" src="http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/47103499/300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><p>The first every <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity">Batty's Bath Soap Drive</a> is under way! Thank you to all who have shown their support so far! If you haven't bought your soap drive soaps yet, don't worry! You have until the end of December to <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity">place your order</a>! (Or until Dec 18th to pick up one of the soap drive soaps at <a href="http://www.battysbath.com/events.html">the Met</a>)</p> <p><b>What is the Batty's Bath Soap Drive? </b><br />Batty creates a special soap dedicated to a local charity and all the proceeds from the sales of that soap go to that charity!</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/battysbath">Facebook Fans</a> voted for their charities of choice! <br />The two charities we are raising money for this year are: <i>A.R.F Ontario</i> and <i>Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary</i>.</p> <p>Read descriptions of the specialized soaps below:</p> <p><b>A.R.F. Ontario Soap:</b><br />Glycerin Heart Soap with a Paw Print inside. Scented with "Sugar Plum".</p> <p><b>Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary Soap:</b><br />Glycerin Pink Piggy Soap. Scented with Pomegranate Mango.</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity"><b>CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SOAP DRIVE</b></a></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;"><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/soap-drive-for-charity"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz55S7ANOA5TqeGLCilruYgsIplYCevnFFA72LmTlqFY6YCsmHbbGQDXqZ5xPcQjgrgkhaiNDluVZGj6z-rZRl0i8Nn4xGt1QV432fUKD6XZ3_RxNRAwkgHTSqywnwQRdlG3Ai7UjR19OD/s400/IMG_1670+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675547819195756258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 334px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl6j_ED8JyjYvuo6q-QcZGhmq0iq1NEWGM2DfBGP7tpJO6n_154-5PYHfz1BrYoTs6eouDqUR1BAR6-dwcOJF_Fa3ySwWmHlaDvV3OGWjGOW-Eaf1SZ38-jyOD2q0M0lqub3J7RhSGWtpA/s400/IMG_1672+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675548169783130082" /><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQm0GnvjTkjdRBlNo57wA3RLrNmDDCPoGWK6Bnu30ciVh0El4o_uZxNlhtTCkhBmrSBWZSqBJTmXuevejqGWVqFFJFnnbL7DaV6Ruc-sz1euK_r07W-oHcjh_eO8adotLt9hXbVZUJ-xch/s400/IMG_1671+copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675547971302467298" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-51851829514142355572011-11-16T05:10:00.004-05:002011-11-16T06:00:44.640-05:00My Wedding Skin Care Routine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kRKPsGV5jREFHDjcBtzYcJfpTCtxkccUGLO8z7U45Fq5dJQdWwcYNn6t44qkInFiziqhFQV18yhEeEJmfbx7tXw62UE_kdXX94TpqSlSa-SMFPug-opqhs1J0XeqepDymk3bLNTKD1jz/s1600/294283_10150369769576904_142148081903_8065928_1622676059_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kRKPsGV5jREFHDjcBtzYcJfpTCtxkccUGLO8z7U45Fq5dJQdWwcYNn6t44qkInFiziqhFQV18yhEeEJmfbx7tXw62UE_kdXX94TpqSlSa-SMFPug-opqhs1J0XeqepDymk3bLNTKD1jz/s400/294283_10150369769576904_142148081903_8065928_1622676059_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675534357407336562" /></a><br /><div>I have had SO many requests wanting to know what "Batty did to get ready for her big day"! One of the questions I've been getting the most is my skin care routine. Although I didn't change it up TOO much from my normal routine, I did increase the amount of clay masks and quick stick applications I did. Below is a breakdown of my routine 10 days before the wedding! I want to stress that the routine I decided to do was with MY skin in mind. I wouldn't suggest it for everyone as we all have skin that is at different stages, has different "problem areas", etc. I'm open to putting together a personalized routine for any brides (or anyone else!) out there who would like one! Contact me for more details (jamiesabot AT gmail DOT com). Now on with the "Batty as a Bride" routine! ;)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Here's the products I used:</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/black-charcoal-halloween-soap-unscented-limited-edition">Black Charcoal Cold Press Soap</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/facial-primer-and-day-moisturizer">Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/natural-apricot-facial-scrub">Tea Tree Facial Scrub</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/patchouli-facial-moisturizer-handmade-for-sensitive-and-problem-skin">Patchouli Facial Moisturizer</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/clay-facial-mask-with-natural-clay-dry-formula-recommended-for-acne-prone-skin-as-well-as-to-remove-">Dry Clay Mask</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/kabuki-brush-vegan-friendly">Kabuki Brush</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/natural-apricot-facial-scrub">Unscented Facial Scrub</a></div><div>Exfoliating Bath Glove</div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/natural-quick-stick-acne-fix">Quick Stick Acne Fix</a></div><div><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/product/natural-mild-jojoba-facial-scrub-unscented">Mild Unscented Jojoba Facial Scrub</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Here's the routine I followed:</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Thursday October 6 - TIME TO GET SERIOUS!</b></div><div></div><blockquote><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with tea tree facials scrub. </li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li><li>Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)</li></ul></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><b>Friday October 7, Saturday October 8, & Sunday October 9 - CLAY DAYS {DETOX}</b></div><div><div></div><blockquote><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).</li><li>Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li><li>Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)</li></ul></div></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Monday October 10 - DEALING AFTER DETOX </b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><i></i></div><blockquote><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).</li><li>Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes</li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li></ul></div></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Tuesday October 11 - DEALING WITH DETOX PART 2</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><i></i></div><blockquote><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with tea tree facial scrub </li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Wash with tea tree facial scrub and followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix ALL OVER. </li></ul></div></blockquote><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Wednesday October 12 - ROUND 2 OF CLAY DAYS</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><i></i></div></div><blockquote><div><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face thoroughly with tea tree facial scrub</li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li><li>Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)</li></ul></div></div><div></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Thursday October 13 - DEALING WITH DETOX</b></div><div><br /></div><div><div><i></i></div><blockquote><div><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).</li><li>Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap, and exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (usually around my nose)</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li><li>Waited 30 minutes, then applied dry clay mask with kabuki brush (went to bed with clay mask ON!)</li></ul></div></blockquote><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Friday October 14 - STARTING TO FOCUS ON CALMING</b></div><div><div><blockquote><div><br /><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face thoroughly with unscented facial scrub (read: washed off clay mask).</li><li>Followed up with a light washing of black charcoal cold press soap</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes</li><li>Applied Patchouli Moisturizer.</li></ul><br /></div></blockquote></div></div><div><b>Saturday October 15 - CALMING IS A MUST</b></div><div><div><blockquote><div><br /><i>When I got up: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed face with <b>mild unscented jojoba facial scrub</b> </li><li>Followed up with exfoliating bath glove in any areas that needed it (the last few days, I haven't needed this much)</li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes </li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moistuizer.</li></ul><i>Before I went to bed: </i></div><div><ul><li>Washed with black charcoal cold press soap. </li><li>Applied quick stick acne fix on any blemishes</li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer</li></ul></div></blockquote></div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Sunday October 16 - THE BIG DAY</b></div><div><br /></div><div><blockquote style="font-style: italic; ">When I got up:</blockquote><blockquote><ul><li>Washed with mild unscented jojoba facial scrub (and used exfoliating glove for any extra spots - I didn't really need it, but I wanted to make sure I had the smoothest possible skin to work with!)</li><li>Applied Facial Primer/Day Moisturizer </li><li>In the afternoon I gave my face just a quick wash with black charcoal soap and reapplied the facial primer before diving into my makeup routine! I might share that on the blog in the future ;)</li></ul><div><br /></div></blockquote></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-25829883067565860472011-11-09T15:54:00.001-05:002011-11-09T15:54:00.227-05:00Batty's Bi-Weekly BOGO<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSsbBMff5bYK75tciaXb5SjR5yDswn2-00y8Mmms7RS2aI15Vx-TQuzW_IinBvFfObb_YZDGwaFYgyxzeCA5lGMxhVMBOAuAySUyznZ-aS97HgWTzHSU1M1IwNhFfLXJ5K7Lu648oFEa-/s1600/BBWBOGO3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieSsbBMff5bYK75tciaXb5SjR5yDswn2-00y8Mmms7RS2aI15Vx-TQuzW_IinBvFfObb_YZDGwaFYgyxzeCA5lGMxhVMBOAuAySUyznZ-aS97HgWTzHSU1M1IwNhFfLXJ5K7Lu648oFEa-/s400/BBWBOGO3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673056254259928258" /></a><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/">Click here to go to the shop!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-89279209567089954132011-11-09T12:44:00.002-05:002011-11-09T12:52:56.519-05:00Slideshow of our wedding photosHey everyone! <div><br /></div><div>I've been swamped with orders this week but promised many of you that I would share pictures from our wedding this week on the blog! You may have already had the chance to see these pictures on<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/sets/72157627955733053/"> flickr</a>, or the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/battysbath">facebook fan page</a>, but here they are in a slideshow for those who haven't yet seen them. :) Click this image to go to the slideshow: <a href="http://bighugelabs.com/slideshow.php?id=75642"><img src="http://bighugelabs.com/img/viewslideshow2.png" alt="View slideshow" border="0" /></a> or, click the picture of me to go to the set on flickr :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Enjoy :)</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shesbatty/sets/72157627955733053/"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/6325335298_6387aa89eb.jpg" border="0" /></a>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-26144769936650360302011-11-05T21:31:00.000-04:002011-11-05T21:31:00.223-04:00GREAT NEWS FOR LOCALS!! PICK UP ONLINE ORDERS AT THE MET!!!Normally I can't offer any order + pickup arrangements however, we've received SO MANY requests to be able to pick up online orders at <a href="http://www.battysbath.com/events.html">the Met</a> that we had to do what we could to make this service available to all of you! Drew (who drives into town for work - we moved out of London in September) and I were able to work out a system that will allow us to offer pick-ups at the Met for any orders placed and paid for <a href="http://www.battysbath.com">online</a>! We are really excited to be able to save our local customers the shipping fees! When you order from <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/">the battysbath.com shop</a>, use the coupon code "<b>THEMET</b>" to remove the shipping from your shopping cart! You'll receive an email from me when I pack your order letting you know when your order will be ready for pick up at the Met! Hooray!! :)<br /><br /><br /><object width="400" height="224"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/10150389649528938"><embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/10150389649528938" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="224"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(If you can't see this video, view it <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150389649528938">here</a> on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/battysbath">Facebook Fan Page</a>)</span>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-31856816225313959812011-11-02T06:23:00.001-04:002011-11-02T06:23:39.362-04:00Sneak Peek into the Batty StudioSneak peek time!! Here's a picture of a few of the things I'm working on right now. Left side: piggy soaps for the BB soap drive (Cedar Row's soap!). Top right: holiday lip glosses! Which is your fav color? I'm in love with the "glistening snow" lip gloss (white with slight pink refections and the perfect dose of glitter). Bottom right: heart soap with paw print inside - for the BB soap drive (ARF's soap!)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiMYk2y0sEJjtv7iklEvLqjr_31X28788pyHnTUoF_E-oSC4IcquWHlNkG80pa3ApN0rRd2y6zuO0QMuJ7VS5dCzXEoH6k1ER2Y3HRhkMBMKbkRpkalKnwhiwL6mZUp47nRC_5hOF5NN8/s640/blogger-image--978773518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiMYk2y0sEJjtv7iklEvLqjr_31X28788pyHnTUoF_E-oSC4IcquWHlNkG80pa3ApN0rRd2y6zuO0QMuJ7VS5dCzXEoH6k1ER2Y3HRhkMBMKbkRpkalKnwhiwL6mZUp47nRC_5hOF5NN8/s640/blogger-image--978773518.jpg" /></a></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-71809533518812541042011-10-26T03:42:00.001-04:002011-10-26T03:44:25.058-04:00Be back soonI'm sure you've noticed a lack of activity around the blog lately. That's because we got married last Sunday and have been on our honeymoon! I'm back to work on Thursday so the Etsy shop will reopen and the orders that have been places at battysbath.com will be filled and shipped. After orders are caught up I'll be working hard to get all the holiday release up in the shops. I'm hoping to have that done by the end of next week and get back to my normal work schedule (which includes blogging) after that. I'll be sure to make a special wedding post since I've had a lot of requests to see pictures from our big day :)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFVtjYMlbDLe5vALuDwt7wnh3VWYtvAg-V0t4fmJpZcP1oHeXQjxuFTEKVklMKNP2Nhq-zS5Lzlf5XLCSuOy5YdABN6DzXR7fjKgcuKS8vpEmf1DZA39SS0G3toM1fV5ynz2r7haJv698/s640/blogger-image-1292206289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFVtjYMlbDLe5vALuDwt7wnh3VWYtvAg-V0t4fmJpZcP1oHeXQjxuFTEKVklMKNP2Nhq-zS5Lzlf5XLCSuOy5YdABN6DzXR7fjKgcuKS8vpEmf1DZA39SS0G3toM1fV5ynz2r7haJv698/s640/blogger-image-1292206289.jpg" /></a></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-66108513765706749112011-09-27T09:19:00.001-04:002011-09-27T09:22:50.559-04:00Video: New Studio & Office Tour!<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/X8ZUIDu38PA?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.battysbath.com">BattysBath.com</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134906498511081888.post-31292525736218562542011-09-23T09:38:00.000-04:002011-09-23T09:38:00.361-04:00Autumn in the Air... and the Witch's Hallow (2 Seasonal Bath & Body Gift Packs Celebrating the Fall)<a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/category/seasonal"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6174563360_3830934d42_z.jpg" border="0" /></a><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shop for them now in the <a href="http://battysbath.bigcartel.com/category/seasonal">SEASONAL</a> section of the <a href="http://www.BattysBath.com">BattysBath.com</a> shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Battyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17174409498230302366noreply@blogger.com0