What's New in My Business World?!

It seems that everywhere I look there is a Christmas in July sale so, naturally, I got in on the action and started posting July Sales & Offers in my beauty shop.  Today I'll be sharing my favorite Stella Kenton products and some must have summer items.

So, what's new at Stella Kenton? The answer, a lot of gift sets. And just in time for back-to-school and early holiday shopping or just a perfect pick-me-up for yourself.

I truly am obsessed with my new Lip Shimmers.  They are natural, tinted with mineral powders, and contain no sesame based oils or parabens.  I'm offering these individually or in sets of 3 and sets of 2.

My other gift set that I'm completely obsessed with is my Coffee & Sea Salt Scrub Set.

Coffee & Sea Salt are both amazing for your skin in their own ways, if you know how to use them.  

Sea Salt is a gentle scrub that helps tighten skin and it's perfect for use on your face. It's also a natural detoxifier (it absorbs toxins!)

Coffee has been used for many years to help reduce the appearance of varicose veins and cellulite by increasing blood flow(thank you caffeine!). Rub in a circular motion on thighs, upper arms, and anywhere else you may need it, leave it on and do this a few times a week for 2-3 weeks and you'll notice a huge difference! 

I personally tried this out shortly after having my daughter and I'm telling you it works. I wish I would have taken pictures, but at the time I wasn't too keen on being photographed (after baby body blues.)  

This next little gem is a Vegan Lip Scrub Gift Set, where you get to choose any 4 flavors.  I love these, I really really do.  They make your lips surprisingly soft, moisturized, and tasting great.. If you follow up a scrub with some lip balm, omg. Seriously, so soft, so smooth; it makes you want to go makeout with someone, lol.

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Now on to some other great mid-summer items that I'm completely obsessed with..

Original OOAK Pink Lemonade Summer Mason Jar Illustration by MySoCalledChaos

Green Gemstone Wire Wrapped Dangle Earrings from MadeBySunflower

English Summer Bunting Necklace from FoxGloveSocks

Clutch Purse, Custom Bridesmaid Clutch Bags from CutieGirlie

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My sponsors and I are holding a giveaway starting July 21!  Make sure you remember to come back and enter for a chance to win gift cards, ad space, and beauty items!

We'll see you again..

I had a pretty fun blog post to do today but I need to hold off until tomorrow and stop to take a moment and say Thank You to the universe for letting me have the honor to have known Joel Scott Kocher.  He lost his long battle with pancreatic cancer late Saturday night.  He was given 6 months in April 2012 but he chose to stay a little longer and in doing so he changed everyone for the better.  My heart hurts for his children; he was a single father and a very good one at that.  I'm happy he's no longer in pain, but I hope he knows how much he is missed.

Giveaways Galore!!

Hey all! Ready for a few more awesome giveaway opportunities?

It is summertime, it is hot outside and I am passionate for pastels. Enjoy this fabulous Ulta Passionate for Pastels giveaway from LeChateauDesFleurs:

Passionate For Pastels includes bareMinerals READY Eyeshadow 4.0 in The Sweetest Thing, Flawless Definition Mascara in Black, Sorbet Blush, Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Go Getter and a cosmetic bag.

Happiness, Showcases & A Swap Party!

That means Joe comes home in 3 days!!!!!

I cannot even begin to express the happiness I feel knowing that he's going to be back soon.

Want to know what else makes me happy? 

These gorgeous treasury lists featuring some amazing small business owners. 

'July!' by horki

Enjoy!

Christmas in July - Silver S... PineberryBouti... $3	Hand Knit Bow Hair Clip in R... theknittingsea $11	Christmas In July Stocking H... eweandmeyarns $45	Bikini. Crochet bikini. Croc... MUNIVERSE $49
Knitted baby bolero and skir... ATLASKNITSHOP $49	Antique silver plated embell... HirasuGaleri $18	20 Christmas Ornaments, Baby... mamadothat $40	CHRISTMAS IN JULY Handmade V... wkburden $3.99
SALE 15% OFF Poppy Necklace,... petiteVanilla $8.5	Christmas in July Sale - STR... SoapsByAlexand... $4.4	The Quiet Night Series. Holi... imeondesign $6	Christmas in july, Crochet r... Lasunka $18
30 - Canada Day, July 4th Ch... ThePaperCard $6	Deer, Greeting Card, Woodlan... mulberrymuse $5.25	Christmas in July SALE - Min... StellaKenton $5.15	Candy Cane Long Stocking Cap... MountainGoth $25.99

'Daily Dose' by RinnovatoVintage

Pretty neutrals from today's team Wanelo "Show Me" thread : )

Childrens duffel coat patter... joyofmotion $6.5	Decorative Wall Letter A han... FischerFineArt... $38	Lime Green Sea Glass Angel F... WaveofLife $17	Peace Sign Black and White i... AFlashOfNature $37
Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet... BraceletsByBet... $58	Dried lavender glass vial pe... AmazoniaAccess... $18	Zippered Arrow and Hearts Co... StevieLynnJewe... $18	Shopping list, grocery list,... PaperNotebook $8
Custom pencil portrait. 8x11... JoDiquez $65	Sea Glass Dangle Earrings: ... SherryKayDesig... $20	Moss Aquamarine Earrings Omb... FizzCandy $70	Etched Flower Ring, Sterling... TheShedStudios $48
turquoise dreamcatcher chain... gildedingypsy $29	Wool knit scarf, merino wool... FruitofPhalang... $40	Wall Hanging Art or Quilt wi... SewPillowTalk $45	Solid Gold and Silver Delica... DaliaShamirJew... $95

I'm always looking for some great shop owners and bloggers to promote on my blog through posts and sponsorships! If you'd like to know how you can be featured leave me a comment and we'll chat!

Another thing I'm pretty happy/excited about is the latest swap from Chaotic Goddess Swaps!

Their latest swap is a PJ PARTY! Who doesn't like getting new pajamas? So excited for this one :)

Garden Devastation

I can't believe that it's already July 8th.  Where has time gone?  I so long for the days that seemed to last forever...sigh.

I can't complain too much, though, because time has flown by and Joe will be home in 5 days.  

I cannot wait to see him. 

Now onto something devastating...

A deer had a feast in my backyard last night.  He took a good 6 inches - 1 foot off of each of my pepper plants, ate all of my larger tomatoes and almost an entire bean plant.

Do you see this? Perfectly bitten peppers and perfectly plucked tomatoes. Thanks for setting me back by a few weeks you damn deer.

My mom told me to have my man-bestie pee a perimeter around my garden and my dad told me to sprinkle pepper and peppercorns around everything but said pee would work, gross. Does anyone have an idea that doesn't involve pee?

July Goals

Hey everyone!! I hope you've had a wonderful first week of July!

I'm going to try something new this month, a public Monthly Goals link-up.

If it's public then I'll be more inclined to achieve my goals...Right?

Since this is my first link-up I don't have any met goals to share but I do have quite a few I'd like to accomplish in July.

★Organize and beautify my office; it is a disaster.

☆Organize my closet, also a disaster.

★Prepare at least 2 gluten-free/vegan meals each week and blog about it.

☆Be coffee-free 3 days per week.

★Learn how to properly can tomatoes.

☆Start saving $250-275 for Summerdance.

★Plan some type of weekend getaway with Joe.

I can't wait to come back and update you all on my goals! I especially hope the last one happens :)