Operation Beautiful

This is such a simple yet ingenious idea! Writing a brief note about beauty or esteem on a sticky pad and posting it on the mirror in the public bathroom. What an awesome way to build others up and bring a smile to their heart.

Some examples from the Operation Beautiful website:





Who knows...you may be the only positive thing in someone's day--that would mean the world to them. I dare you all to join this movement, I'm going to!

Organic Line of Lip Balms--Contest!

A friend of mine is holding a great contest! Here's a link to her blog and what the contest involves: Sharlee's Blog




"Happiness is like a kiss - it feels best when you give it to someone else" - Author Unknown

In anticipation of our Organic Line of baby care products we will be adding at the end of the month, we are sponsoring a Kissable Lip Balm Gift Set giveaway on our blog. A set of 3 - .25 oz. lip balms(a $17.99 value) will be given to the winner! My 16yr. old daughter has already taken one as her own upon trying them(peppermint is her favorite).

*packaged in 100% recyclable tins
*100% natural
*cruelty-free

All you need to do to enter is to leave my friend a comment. You can even be entered TWICE. Just post this giveaway on your blog and leave her a comment telling her where she can find it. Comment here: Customcandybarwrappers4u's Blog

Winners are chosen by our random number generator. Contest ends midnight (eastern standard time) June 29th.

Good Luck!

open to U.S. residents only.

Facebook

We have recently joined Facebook! If you are a member, please add our page as a Fan. We have already had our first Freebie giveaway and are excited to see what is around the bend for our page. Plus, we have to reach 1000 fans to reserve our username. Help us out--spread the word and get into the freebie action!

Click here to visit the Purely by Nature Fan Page

Green Tea Infused into your Makeup

New Green Tea Shots--Mineral Infusion!

Here at Purely by Nature™, we decided to help simplify your skincare routine even more. We are now offering a shot of Green Tea mixed directly into your foundation, finishing powder or concealer!

For only $2.50 per shot, you'll be adding all the goodness of Green Tea into your minerals for a streamlined approach to your skincare and cosmetics.

100% Natural Ingredients: Green Tea powder, Kaolin, Rice Silk, Bamboo Silk, Zinc Oxide.

To get Green Tea infused into your minerals, CLICK HERE

This is a formulation with studies into old Chinese medicine.

The leaf of the green tea plant is long recognized as having important healing and skin protecting ingredients. Rice silk and bamboo silk are also both known for many of the same properties.

This natural powder is amazing to use to dry extra oil from the skin, & especially is helpful along the hair and nose and chin line, and anywhere there is breakouts from to much oil on your skin. It also helps your pores appear smaller after a night or days treatment.

Here's what a recent customer had to say about our Green Tea Powder:
Ordering makeup online isn't easy but Purely by Nature offers samples which is a great way to try out colors at an affordable price. I recently received several samples including the Green Tea Renewal Powder. Postpartum hasn't been gentle on my skin and I was suffering from a pretty bad breakout. I used the Renewal powder throughout the day on my affected areas and would feel relief from the pain and redness within 30 minutes. When used overnight some of the swelling decreased as well. My pores are fairly small in general but this powder also reduces pores which is a added bonus.

The best part about ordering from Purely by Nature is the customer service; it's important to me to know that I am doing business with good people and those that care about their client's satisfaction. ~Lissa, NY

Custom Eye Shadow Shades, Exclusive to Purelybynature.com

I've been busy! Obviously haven't had a chance to update the ol' blog here for a while. I need to be better about that.

I've recently delved into making custom eye shadows and am having so much fun with it! Already several requests have been placed for them. Here are a few shots. These aren't professional pictures by any means but they should give an idea of what they look like.





First two colors blended together (green applied first, the lighter color on top for extra sparkle):


I'd love your opinions as well as your ideas of what you'd like to see in a color. Maybe a color you can't find or perhaps a favorite that you'd like to try a mineral version of...whatever the color, let me know and I'll have some fun with it!

How to Whiten Teeth Naturally

I'm always on the lookout for natural remedies and beauty, in case you haven't learned that about me yet :) Here's a good one...forget the white strips!


To Whiten Teeth Naturally, You Will Need:
1 ripe strawberry
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions: Crush the strawberry to a pulp, then mix with the baking soda until blended. Use a soft toothbrush to spread the mixture onto your teeth. Leave on for 5 minutes, then brush thoroughly with toothpaste to remove the berry–baking soda mix. Then Rinse.

Note: Please be careful not to use this too often, the acid could damage the enamel on your teeth.

Courtesy of http://fuchsia.clutchmagonline.com/

Reality Check

Even when life is hard, there are always things to be thankful for. This was chain-emailed to me today, I don't know where it originated or who wrote it but THANK YOU!


I AM THANKFUL:


FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT’S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.


Live well, Laugh often, & Love with all of your heart!