A pic of me working earlier. I've been so busy that the studio has been my second home for the past few months.
I have to apologize for the lack of updates on the blog! I haven't had time to cook up some interesting content because I've been so busy! I thought I should update everyone as I predict that things wont slow down for me until January.
Many of you know that I have Ankylosing Spondylitis and Fibromyalgia. I mention this because as I get busier, my flare ups become more frequent and intense. Right now I'm on a loop of recovering, restocking, doing a show (read: provoking a flare up), and starting all over again - recovering, restocking, show.
As you can imagine that the recovery step takes more time every time the loop cycles. Right now I have an average of 3-4 shows/home parties per week plus restocking in between and managing my online shop. As the recovery process takes longer, the less stock I have at each show, and the more stressed out I become - After all, I want to make sure everyone has all the pampering goodies they are looking for!
Things are certainly a whirlwind right now and I'm so thankful that my little business is doing so well! I'm also thankful that things should slow down and get back to normal in the new year. Being super busy with orders is amazing, but not when my health suffers because of it. I've already figured out a few things to do differently in the new year to make things more balanced. I have to look after my health first and foremost otherwise not only will I burn out, but nobody will get to enjoy my batty creations!
In the new year, I'll reduce the amount of shows I do by half - yup, you read that right, I said half! I feel that since local supporters can order from my online shop (with free delivery), book a home party, or shop at Weezi's 6 days a week, this shouldn't impact regular local customers too much (at least this is my hope). I still plan to be at the Covent Garden Market once a month, so no worries there for all the wonderful people that come out every time I'm there! I've decided to reduce the number of shows I book because this decrease will give me more time to fill orders, connect with customers, and take care of my health without taking away from the needs of my business.
Please accept my apology for the lack of updates and interactions. I'm really trying to make sure everyone who wants Batty's Bath goodies for the holidays has them - thankfully, due to all your support - that's a tall order to fill :) I'm sure since your bathrooms are smelling great, your skin is smooth, and your hair is looking great you don't mind the lack of interesting blog content ;) hehe.
Thanks again for all your support everyone! The blog will get back to "normal" as I have time, and if there's anything you'd like to see here (content and subject matter wise), don't hesitate to late me know. The blog survey is still a a great way to have your voice heard!
Happy Holidays everyone!
Be well :)
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(This was first posted at my Batty's Bath Blog.
It includes some references to my soap biz, and
links within my soap blog.)
Soapy Center Piece!
Holiday Spruce Tree Soap (6 pieces)
Christmas/Winter 2010
Special Holiday Release
Now available at:
battysbath.etsy.com
It's the CANDY CORN PACK!
3 handmade 100% cotton wash cloths
1 handmade glycerin candy corn soap
Now available in the online shop!
battysbath.etsy.com
If you haven't visited my bath & body shop, Batty's Bath on Etsy, you've been missing out! Above is a collage of some of my latest soaps but there's lots more goodies to be seen (and snagged!) in my online shop. Please stop by the shop and let me know what you think.
Also, If you haven't visited the Batty's Bath blog lately, you're missing out on a giveaway! I'm giving away a free bar of soap - that's right, someone will win their fav bar of soap from my shop! Here's the direct link to the giveaway :)
Keep it clean people ;) lol
Before reaching for your morning cup of coffee, why not try waking up with Batty’s “Wake Me Up” Body Polish! Not only is this skin loving cleanser a treat for your skin, it’s also a treat for your senses! Made with my luxury whipped soap, this formula is made with two naturally exfoliating ingredients: coffee and sugar! After lathering up with this smooth, creamy body polish you’ll be uplifted and energized for a day at the office or a night on the town! Be warned though – you’ll smells so good and be so satisfied you might replace your real “cup of joe” with this coffee lovers delight!
This tempting body polish is paraben-free and propylene-glycol free to ensure it’s mild and environmentally friendly. It also cleanses while moisturizing and rinses clean away. It feels so soft and creamy on the skin.
**VEGAN FRIENDLY**
Benefits of Batty’s Bath Body Polish:
❤ smells so good you’ll be tempted to eat it (but don’t!!)
❤ mild formula that gentle exfoliates
❤ highly moisturizing formula
❤ non-greasy formula
❤ made with 100% naturally exfoliating ingredients
❤ paraben free
❤ propylene-glycol free
❤ rinses clean away
❤ deep-cleans and renews skin
❤ cleanses without stripping skin of its natural oils
❤ no animal testing
❤ vegan ingredients
❤ biodegradable
❤ fresh ingredients
❤ made in small batches for superior quality control
❤ comes in a wide mouth jar for ease of use
❤ eco-friendly packaging
All my products (except single lip balm orders) are packaged in a reusable, eco-friendly, cloth drawstrings bag! I like to use these bags to store make-up, craft supplies, hair ties, and any other loose ends around the house that need a home. These bags also work perfectly when giving my products as a gift - no more wrapping paper required!
Head over to Batty's Bath on Etsy to get your fix with Wake Me Up Body Polish!
To celebrate the grand opening of Batty's Bath online, I'm giving away a years worth* of lip balm to one lucky winner!This is the easiest contest you will ever enter because all you have to do is retweet this tweet!
The winner will receive 1 lip balm per month for the next year! Who wouldn't want to win handmade highly moisturizing lip balm that will have your lips looking their best?! Each lip balm is smooth, creamy and super yummy! Batty's Bath lip balm nourishes lips by restoring moisture so they look and feel soft and smooth.... definitely something you want to have on you at all times :)
❤ The ℬitty ℬatty’s Soap Line ❤The ℬitty ℬatty’s ℬath Line is a line of soaps I created for people like me who have trouble gripping a full sized bar of soap. I have small hands which makes it hard to get my fingers around a full sized bar of soap. Small hands combined with Ankylosing Spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease, make it hard to grip things because my hands are often swollen. This is where the ℬitty ℬatty’s ℬath Line comes in! These soaps are small enough to fit in the palm of my hand and shaped in a way that makes it easy to cup them in your hand. This has made life (at least in the shower) so much easier for me and I hope you will find them helpful too! ☺
❤ The Soap ❤
Batty’s Bath Handmade Shea butter Soap is smooth, creamy and rich. It contains lots of nourishing shea butter, which acts as a great moisturizer for the skin. This soap is primarily made out of a vegetable based glycerin. This glycerin draws moisture out of the air to benefit skin health and cleanse without stripping or upsetting the delicate natural pH balance necessary for soft, heavy skin. Since this soap uses no heavy animal oils, it rinses clean without leaving a soapy film behind. This soap is free of surfactants and propylene glycol.
**VEGAN FRIENDLY**
Benefits of Batty’s Bath Shea Butter Soap:
❤ made especially for people who have trouble gripping a full size bar of soap
❤ fits in the palm of your hands
❤ highly moisturizing formula
❤ skin conditioning benefits from 100% natural shea butter
❤ rinses clean away
❤ luxurious lather
❤ cleanses without stripping skin of its natural oils
❤ no animal testing
❤ vegan ingredients
❤ biodegradable
❤ fresh ingredients
❤ made in small batches for superior quality control
❤ eco-friendly packaging
Head over to my Etsy shop to get your own Bitty Batty soap today!
The BIG NEWS: Batty's Bath on Etsy is now open for business!!
This morning Batty's Bath online officially opened for business! I've already had a few sales and couldn't be more excited that people are taking advantage of the pamper bath and body products Batty's Bath has to offer!
If you haven't see the shop yet, there's natural handmade products waiting for you like shampoo, conditioner, soap, scrub, lip balm, and body butter! Batty's Bath takes an ethical approach to bath and body products so not only will your skin and hair love our products, but your mind will too!
Above are pictures of some of the things that are currently listed in the shop. Over the next week I'll be stocking up the shop with even more products so keep checking back for new items.
I've got exciting news! I've set the date for the online opening of my Etsy shop for Batty's Bath!The shop will officially open the week of February 14 - 20th, my reading week at university. This will give me lots of time (since I don't have classes) to add lots of products to my shop and process all the orders (fingers crossed) that will come in after the opening.
Sign up to be notified of the opening at the Batty's Bath Etsy shop and then stay tuned because I'll be adding a whole selection of products right after the official opening. I'll also be giving free products away to fans of the Batty's Bath Facebook fan page so make sure you're a fan for your chance at free goodies!
While you wait I'll leave you with a sneak peek of things to come with this picture. Can you guess what scent this soap is? ;)
Blogged about at Batty's Bath Blog on Dec 28/09:
http://battysbath.blogspot.com/2009/12/battys-face-past-and-present.html
As many of you already know, I'm working hard to get my second handmade biz up and running! If you haven't been keeping up with my progress, head over to the Batty's Bath Blog to see what I've been up to. I just recently published a new post about why my hair and skin are so gosh darn happy :) lol.
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