I found Gabriel’s Aunt on my cue in recent posts and while searching for an alternative to the candles in the stores.  I want something more natural, and something that’s not toxic as it burns.  I turned of course to Etsy to see what I could find.  The candles and perfumes are made with 100% natural elements and customers say that they love the warm and gentle “throw” that the candles give off.  As opposed to the harsh “yankee candle” effect, soy candles burn with a much more mellow scent that permeates every room!  Great gifts for the holidays especially for a Holiday Party for your host and hostess!  I also wanted to mention a blog post that was made by Gabriel’s Aunt on her blog that I really felt needed to be shared.  Please take a look at the post and lets all remember to support Handmade this season, and always: Today’s Post on Gabriels’ Aunt.

“Walk in the Woods, Pine and Juniper

Woodsy and Fresh Scented 8oz. Candle” $23

“Sweet Magnolia Solid Perfume Cream, Magnolia, Mimosa and Citrus Scent” $30

(All images and items and scents are property of Gabriel’s Aunt.)

It has come to my attention that lately everyone is into organic. First it was food…and now it’s everything else! I have to admit we jumped on the healthier food wagon awhile ago, and have been eating more organic foods. A friend of mine is pregnant and due soon and I was invited to her shower and she is 100% into organic everything for her new baby. It got me thinking….what a great post for my blog! So here are some things that I found in searching for her gifts that I wanted to share with any of you mommies to be…or friends of mommies to be out there! (I am getting two of the beautiful baby quilts in #1 from Organic Quilt Company on Etsy …and the others are things I am still considering to go with them!)

1. Organic Quilt Company

“Organic Baby Quilts” $29 each (Also available in sets of 2 and three!)

2. Sweet Pepita’s

“Eco Friendly Bibs” $15 each (available in many colors!)

3. Slings and Sacks

“Organic Wrap Carrier” $70 each (Keeps baby so close to mommy – or daddy!)

4. Organically Made’s

“Organic Cotton Washcloths Set of 5″ $20 (So soft for baby’s skin!)

5. Joyful Girl Naturals

“Baby Bottom Butter” $6.95/oz (Keeps baby’s bottom protected and moisturized!)

6. The Windsong’s

“Eco Baby Bathtime Duckies” $2.99/set of 3

(All products and photos are the property of the companies listed above!)

My first thought was “great name” because sometimes after a long day on your feet, with one too many people making you nutso, bath time sure does beckon…or in my case…screams!  I only wish I had a nice 6ft jetted tub to sit in…but I digress!  My point is, just looking at the caramel apple soaps from Bathtime Beckons makes me wanna dive in.  Besides it’s always a plus coming out of the bath smelling like one of the hubby’s favorite foods!

“Caramel Apple Shea Bar” $3.50

 

“Vanilla Hazelnut Soap Bar – Vegan” $3.50

(All delightful flavor concoctions and images are property of Bathtime Beckons!) 

I will admit it…I am a bit addicted to moisturizers, and creams that make me smell yummy…I am a woman after all…and I have been in the market for such creams all my life! I have tried every “brand” name out there over the years and have yet to be happy with any of them. So, after I discovered the Indie world…and realized there was a whole new approach to these things I craved…I decided to try again! I ordered the Wherever Body Cream from Vintage Body Spa, in Apple Rose and Rice Flower. And I am in heaven!!! They are rich and smooth and make your skin feel like velvet! The best part for me tho…WOW…do they smell good! The Rice Flower is a clean crisp scent…that I love to wear almost every day…whereas the Apple Rose is my hubby’s favorite…it is such a succulent flavor…it’s hard not to try and lick the lid! As a surprise I was also sent their Butter Beans used for bath time…and let me tell you…I have MADE time for bath time!! They are so awesome!!! Your whole body is enveloped…it is so relaxing and wonderful. The scent lingers…so all day you are smelling faintly sweet…8) I should also mention that they are packaged wonderfully so they make great gifts! Take a look at the site, and by all means don’t take my word for it…try them for yourself!!

“Butter Beans” starting at $12