Feel the Love Friday Giveaway week 2.

Hey everyone! So, it's Friday. We're having friends over for a little Mexican food and a full contact darts tourney. Fun times ahead!

Speaking of fun, it's the second Feel the Love Friday~ time to announce the giveaway winner.......

It's TRISHA from Suds to Love! Go check our her very cute pups & great soaps!
She wins:
Grapefruit Lily & Cranberry Cheer!

Congrats, Trisha! Thanks to all of you for your fun comments. More giveaway next Friday!!!

Happy Weekend! :)

Loving the Suds from Suds to Love

As I mentioned here, Trisha from sent me a birthday bundle of yummy handmade soaps. It was a totally unexpected treat! Sadly, I had to get to the other side of a six day stomach problem before I could return to my normal bubble~loving self. Well, I'm back and let me just say~ Trisha's soap rocks! Every shower with her bars has left me OH~LA~LA so soft!

I am like many others who have a hard time using one bar at a time. Except now. I've been treating these soaps like a box of Godiva Chocolates... one bite of this, one bite of that! I can't tell you which I love best. They are all fabulous. I might be able to say that the Sweet Lemon and also the Wasabi Green Tea have been into the shower twice with me, but each scent has it's own wonderful qualities!

Trisha's packaging is also very sweet. Please note the cute paper collars wrapped around each bar. The different paper adds to the individual personality of each bar. What makes it all so fun is that I feel like I've known and loved many of these soaps from afar since Trisha is so great about posting pictures on her blog. Now, seeing them all dressed up and in person is a great treat!!

Thanks Trisha for your generous gift! You are a sweetie pie and you make amazing soap! Big hugs!

Since When is Washing Your Hands Fun?

I took some great shots of Trisha's soap this am. The problem is that I can't seem to download them from the camera. Never fear, Gerry will be home soon to save the day. Tomorrow should be a full blown Suds to Love~fest.

Meanwhile, I need to take a moment to share the joy of Foaming Hand Wash. What? You think that's lame and boring? No! Let me tell you about the joy to be had from the simple "task" of washing your hands!

I am a huge hand washer. In my previous life I worked in Food Service (aren't you glad I washed my hands??). For the past 12 years I've been a mom. We all know what kind of things end up on a mom's hands... not so good! So, it's always been one of those things that I've done 20-25 times a day. In fact, when we built our house, the contractors made fun of me because we installed 8 sinks in the house. You can say OCD if you want~it might be a little true. ;)

I used to use lots of Bath & Body Works hand wash. I was addicted to the different fragrances. However, they dried the life out of my hands. Fast forward 6 or 7 years and I've discovered the joy of making Foaming Hand soap in my favorite fragrances. I love the silky feel and the awesome foam! They Vitamin E & Aloe keep my hands from turning dry & yucky. Plus, it's so great to take five minutes to enjoy the amazing fragrances and pretty view out my window! I swear, just a few moments of pleasure in a hectic day are really a gift. Try it... you'll see what I mean!

My favorite summer fragrances are; Blackberry Sage, Vacation, Tuscan Summer & (of course) Pamplemousse. Oh, and don't forget the DragonSlayer or Pink Princess for your kiddos! Let's work together to keep their little mitts clean! Available at Etsy, the best deal is 4/$20 !

Wait Til You See...

...the amazing soaps that Trisha from Suds to Love sent my way! I'm not sure how I got so lucky!!
(maybe turning 41 had something to do with it!) I'm off to take some pix and give these bars all of the attention they deserve! Here's a teaser... Champagne Energy, Strawberries & Creme, Black Pepper Lime, Sweet Lemon... ooh baby! This is going to be a GREAT day!