Alright, last one for anyone who celebrates today (Happy Day To You all, by the way!)…

Yes, No, Maybe Ring at Fred Flare: $9.00:

Purple Heart Top at Spiderlily Clothing: $65.00:

Love Is - Mini Valentine Cards at Story by Mia: $5.00/set of 5:

Caged Heart Necklace at Birka Scandinavian Jewelry: $119.00:

I Think I’m In Love Wood Paper Print by Rosie Music: $20.00:

Limited Edition Ume Perfume + Bonbons at mi SPA: $39.50:

There may still be time left for shopping from our great Holiday Gift Guide participants.  Please show them your love and see what wonderful handmade goods they’ve got.  Remember, there are a lot of discounts offered throughout the guide (and some sales!)…

Tuscany Magnet Set by Gallimaufry Arts ($8.00); Auto Bird Turd Emergency Kit by Grumpy Girl ($31.95):

Maurisa Top by Snoozer Loser (currently $80.00); Doggie Skull T-Shirt by Punk Rock Dogg (currently $17.17/ea or $31.50 for matching set for dog and people):

Soho 1 PhotoCuff by Smoy PhotoCuffs ($17.00); Signature Sets by JustJenn Designs ($12.00):

Marlese Sears of Canada-based Bobe Bath Essentials shot me an email a couple weeks back asking if I’d be open to trying a product or two.  I knew via perusing the website that this company really cared about the products they created.  I selected to try the Soy Fabulous Whipped Body Butter and a Lip Balm…and I am really glad that I did.

Since I received my sample pack, I’ve been faithfully puckering up with my Carnival Candy Apple Lip Balm (I’m a lip balm/gloss person so this made me happy).  The balm is smooth and you get just the right amount of scent without being overpowering.  As for my yummy Grapefruit Supreme Soy Fabulous Whipped Body Butter…citrus heaven!  I am always a bit hesitant when it comes to using anything with too much fragrance.  However, after applying some of the body butter I was hooked.  The formula is light enough for me to use in Hawaii yet gave me a nice smooth skin surface that I would bet would work in colder, drier weather.

Marlese launched Bobe in 2006 cooking up fresh batches of custom bath and body products, made to order.  A master mixologist, she combines exotic ingredients to create her unique line that includes body butters, lip balms, perfumes, lotions, scrubs and cleansers.   With over 50 scents and 70 lip balm flavors to chose from, you are sure to get something that’s perfect.

Here are a couple of goodies from the shop:

Soy Fabulous Whipped Body Butter; Lip Balm:

Eau de Parfum; Luxurious Body Wash:

Bobe also believes strongly in giving back and supporting the community.  You can feel good about all of your purchases with Marlese because each month, 5% of Bobe retail sales are given to a different charity.

{Soy Fabulous Whipped Body Butter: $8.71 (USD); Lip Balm: $3.84 (USD)}

{Eau de Parfum: $14.08 (USD); Luxurious Body Wash: $8.19 (USD)}

mi*COLLAB is a unique concept created by Mimie of mi SPA, a natural handmade body and home care company. It is the passion to collaborate with other talented artists/designers/indies and taking their unique goods and marrying them to bring you the best gift. For the September mi*COLLAB giveaway, one lucky winner of the week will receive an 8oz bottle of mi SPA paraben-free mi lotion and a ‘Today Matters‘ organic cotton tee from Tees for Change. Tees for Change is a sustainable t-shirt company that is dedicated to the power of positive thinking. They use organic cotton and bamboo tees in the making of their shirts. Sign up now and learn more here.

mi lotion by mi SPA; Today Matters Tee in Pink by Tees for Change:

Head on over to Punk-n-Pie and enjoy the SALE that’s going on through August 20. All of the Little Twig and WallCandy Arts products have been marked down 15%.

Tokidoki Wall Art; Bubble Bath: Calm; Carnivale Wall Art:

PLUS…Check out the new caps for newborns by Pink Axle:

Black Hat w/Metallic Silver Guitar w/Hot Pink Strings & Swarovski Crystal Accent; Brown Hat w/Metallic Silver Peace Sign, Distressed; Black Hat w/White Skull, Distressed:

{Tokidoki Wall Art: $47.60; Bubble Bath: Calm: $17.85; Carnivale Wall Art: $64.40} ~sale prices!
{Hats: $20.00/ea}

Mmmmm….I smell good and am all nice and smooth. Alright, so maybe that sounded a little strange. I’m actually referring to the wonderful products I am lucky enough to have sampled by Frost Fish Cove Soaps. Tory has been crafting her handmade soaps for over seven years now. Based along the coast of Maine, all of these luxurious bath and body products are produced in small batches to ensure high quality goods.

I’ve tried a soap, lip balm and lotion and the scents are absolutely yummy. If you’ve been a Mixed Plate reader for a while now, you’ll know that I’m not so good with heavily scented items. The soap, lip balm and lotion were pretty fruity smelling and they were just perfect! The lip balm was very smooth and slick and left my lips with a mango fragrance (I had a tangerine-mango blend). Can I just say that the Valencia fragrance that was in my lotion was good enough to eat! Oh-so-citrusy!!! Hmmmmm, getting hungry?

Frost Fish Cove Soaps also has other goodies to offer up including bath salts, gift baskets, vegan products and more. Head over now to check out the yummy goodness that Tory has cooked up today. You can also keep up with her by reading the Soap Blog. Hey, you too can smell good and be nice and smooth!

Spa-Strength Salt Scrub; Vegan Handmade Soap (One Pound); Lip Balm Pots:

{Salt Scrub: $9.00; Vegan Soap: $12.00 (about 4-5 bars); Lip Balm Pots: $2.50/ea}

Alright, not that I’d ever be brave enough to get a face lift in the future or anything, but mi Spa got one. Mimie’s shop was already wonderful but now has a new look. To celebrate the ‘face lift’ there’s FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $50 through July 15 (Sunday). Stock up now on these handmade bath and body products (I recommend them!) and show face at mi SPA!

Sugar Mochi Body Polish; Chamomile C-Milk; Natural Scent Diffuser Kit:

{Sugar Mochi Body Polish: $28.00 (regular size)/$8.00 (travel size); Chamomile C-Milk Soap: $6.00; Natural Scent Reed Diffuser Kit: $34.00}

Beer is not just for drinking. For the beer lover in your life, check out the I (heart) Beer set at Mi-Spa. Mimie has put together a fun mix of products for the special guy, or heck even girl, in your life. Included in the set is a Beer Shampoo Bar, Bamboo Charcoal SPA Body Bar and even an I (heart) Beer Keychain/Bottle Opener! Better yet is that they all come wrapped in Mi-Spa’s signature take-out gift box with a free optional personal message included.

This is a perfect gift for graduations, birthdays, Father’s Day (coming up soon, hint, hint) or any other occasion where you’d like to give something unique and handmade. Visit Mi-Spa now for other great gift ideas.

{I (heart) Beer set: $19.50}

I was so excited when Kris contacted me. She is a certified massage therapist and the owner of Relaxation Works Body Work & Spa Company. At the shop you’ll find yummy spa products like Organic Chocolate Almond Oatmeal Crunch Body Scrub and Crushed Brazilian Mocha Bean Whipped Body Frosting (mmmm…).

Kris uses the products she makes in her private massage practice. She had so much success with them that it lead her to bottling and labeling them under her other company name, Relaxation Works Skin & Spa Company. You can also learn to make your own products by hosting a home spa party, too. How fun does that sound?!

So if you’re in need of that “Calgon, take me away” moment, head over and see the fresh spa products that Kris has to offer. If you’re in her neighborhood of Lakeville, MA, stop by and get a massage or schedule a party. Relaxation is on the way…

Spa Bag Sampler-Lavender Lux 5 Products; New Zealand Hibiscus Body Sorbet Scrub; Spa Set-Coconut Voodoo:

Enter code “ETSY2CBMB” in the message area when checking out at the etsy shop and receive a free overstuffed sample of their new whipped body scrub, Crushed Brazilian Mocha Bean (it’s Vegan!).

The wonderful Chrissy Wilbee of Boh Bon Soap Company sent me some amazing samples to try from her shop. Now, I’m not one for over-smelly soaps (or anything else for that matter) and have sensitive skin and a sensitive nose. These were perfect! With scents like Spearmint and Eucalyptus, Fresh Squeezed Citrus and Lavender, how could you not fall in love with these handcrafted soaps? I surely did! The fragrance fills your shower, giving you an aromatherapy session while you get clean.

Created in small batches to guarantee freshness, Boh Bon Soap Company surely hits the mark on quality bath and body products. The use of natural ingredients is key with me, along with the fact that there is no animal testing done or any animal fats included (go, vegans!). In fact, the majority of items at the shop are vegan except for a couple of them that may contain an animal byproduct (such as goat’s milk). Chrissy avoids using unnecessary synthetic and artificial fillers - No chemicals here! Premium plant oils, along with skin nourishing butters, such as mango, shea and cocoa are at the start of each recipe. Fragrance oils are not an option. Boh Bon Soaps are scented using pure essential oils (yeah for us sensitive-types!) along with herbs, clays, botanicals and spices to give them color and texture.

Check out Boh Bon Soap Company for yourself to see what Chrissy has cooked up. In addition to the handcrafted soaps you’ll find specialty soaps, tub teas, sample packs and more. You may soon be sharing your love for this company, too!

Fresh Squeezed Citrus Soap; Earthly Delights Short Stack; Eucalyptus Mint Tub Tea To Go:

Right now at Punk-n-Pie there’s a special going on. If you purchase $25 or more of Little Twig products, you will receive a FREE gift with purchase. The free gift? A cute little lady bug wash mitt with samples of Little Twig products.

Little Twig is a great company that produces natural products for sensitive skin. With ingredients such as lavender, jojoba oil, vitamin E and more, you know you’re getting quality goods. Plus, how cute are the bottles and all?

Head over now to Punk-n-Pie to get your free Little Twig gift while supplies last.

Baby Basics Gift Pack; Bodymilk:Pure; Travel Basics:Bee:

At Lindsay’s Candles & Stuff!

It’s almost time for Lindsay to take inventory. She told me that she’d honestly rather sell it than count it! Don’t you agree? If so, let’s help her out!

Every order placed between now and December 31, 2006 at 11:59 pm EST will automatically receive 25% off! If you didn’t get everything on your holiday wish list maybe you’ll find it at Lindsay’s shop. See, you’re doing a good thing by helping Lindsay and by saving money!

Here are a few fun things you may find there:

Wake Me Up Soap; Silky Smooth Sugar Scrub; Apothecary Jar Candles: