Hello Everyone,
So ok. Tomorrow will be my first social networking event. I'm alittle excited and whole lot scared because I have no idea of what to expect. My hubby has agreed to come along, so this makes me feel alittle more comfortable just in case noone finds me or the products I sell interesting. Partly, I'm joking but I can say that's my fear. Of well, tomorrow is the big day! Atlanta, Ga here I come . . anyone have any suggestions?
Friday, July 17, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
It's been a while!!!
Hello Bloggers,
I hope that you all find this entry in great spirits! I know that it's been awhile since I've last made an entry, but to be honest so much has changed in such little time. The vision for Jahyah's Beauty had made many changes, and I thought it would be only right to adjust accordingly.
So . . .I now call this journey Jahyah's Beauty 2.0 . .lol! I have just decided to throw ourselves into what we believe in and go for it wholeheartedly. There will be no excuses just hard work that's consistent.
I've decided to turn this blog into our journey of revamping Jahyah's Beauty. To illustrate the ideas and stumbling blocks my husband I will come across. In that way, I feel that it will make it easier to look back and to see how far we've come. I hope I dont lose any followers. . . .come join in on the ride!!!
1 love :)
I hope that you all find this entry in great spirits! I know that it's been awhile since I've last made an entry, but to be honest so much has changed in such little time. The vision for Jahyah's Beauty had made many changes, and I thought it would be only right to adjust accordingly.
So . . .I now call this journey Jahyah's Beauty 2.0 . .lol! I have just decided to throw ourselves into what we believe in and go for it wholeheartedly. There will be no excuses just hard work that's consistent.
I've decided to turn this blog into our journey of revamping Jahyah's Beauty. To illustrate the ideas and stumbling blocks my husband I will come across. In that way, I feel that it will make it easier to look back and to see how far we've come. I hope I dont lose any followers. . . .come join in on the ride!!!
1 love :)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Experimenting with Candle Making
Hello Everyone!! I know that it has been awhile since I've last posted on my blog, but I must say that I have been experiementing with my soapmaking craft, and have recently decided to take a jab at candle making!!
Wow, what an experience!! I never thought, after playing with soaps and other bath and body products, that making candles would be such a tricky science project. Silly me, but I'm learning and I'm having a ball. These are some pictures of my first attempt at making soy candles!!
Soy Wax Measured and waiting to melt!
Everything is ready!!! Just waiting to pour :)
The Final Result!!!
As you see, they didn't turn out perfect, but I'm working on it! However, I must say I'm having alot of fun experimenting with my new craft!! I'll keep you all updated on my progress :)
Peace and Blessings
Wow, what an experience!! I never thought, after playing with soaps and other bath and body products, that making candles would be such a tricky science project. Silly me, but I'm learning and I'm having a ball. These are some pictures of my first attempt at making soy candles!!
Soy Wax Measured and waiting to melt!
Everything is ready!!! Just waiting to pour :)
The Final Result!!!
As you see, they didn't turn out perfect, but I'm working on it! However, I must say I'm having alot of fun experimenting with my new craft!! I'll keep you all updated on my progress :)
Peace and Blessings
Saturday, January 17, 2009
ArtFire
O.K. So I think I'm falling in love with ArtFire! It's not that I'm against any other craft selling venue, but I must say that each day I've become increasingly connected to their website.
I've tried to define what it is that draws me to their site, and I must conclude that the answer is very simple indeed! It's the fee of $7.00 per month (for the first 5,000 accounts) to list as many items as my heart desires! What more could I ask for?
Of course, ArtFire offers many other great incentives, such as two accounts, guilds, stats, customized shop templates, and most recently market hub (for verified accounts), but I'm just simply in love with basics . . . .$7.00 a month . .list ALL I want:) What about you?
Friday, January 16, 2009
My First Sale!!
I have to admit . .there's nothing like it! Waking up in the morning, getting ready for the day ahead, checking your email and BAM an email from etsy: Congratulations on your sale!
I can't really explain the excitement to know that someone purchased an item from my shop. I wanted to scream, jump up and down, do the funky chicken dance, but I knew I couldn't, so instead I just smiled! Not just any smile, but a big fat grin that seemed stay on my small framed face for the entire day. I'm more than grateful to know that someone purchased an item from my shop but then to find out that the sale was from an promotion ad that I placed on the etsy forums was even more exhilarating! I'm telling everyone . . it works and for now on I'm going to LIVE in the promotion forum on etsy.com!
By the way: My first sale was African Black Soap ($3.50 with a free Vegan Lip Balm with Purchase). Offer until 1/31/2009!!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Why Buy Natural?
Did you know your skin absorbs 60% of what is directly placed onto the skin? If you are what you eat, then why wouldn't you be what you place on your skin? With that said, why wouldn't you go natural?
In today's cosmetic market, the industry is saturated with labels exclaiming to carry all natural and organic ingredients. With first glance, this may seem sufficient, but with a further look you will find that "all natural" may in fact mean only a few ingredients fit that category. It's not just enough to say "all natural" as it is to actually use natural and organic ingredients in your products.
Lets take soap for example. If I told you that the soap you were using contained a detergent base would you believe me? Well, in fact most commercials soaps do. In fact, they are actually called detergent bars with the key ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a detergent commonly used in personal care products to formulate suds. Many safety issues have arisen from the one key ingredient including its claim of stripping oils from the skin and hair causing irritation. Because this chemical is inexpensive many manufacturers use this substance in mass. If you want more suds, add more detergent!!
With this one example, I have to express the importance of protecting your skin and controlling the ingredients that are placed in your personal care products. Buying natural (and handmade) means you have that choice. You have the choice to tell your seller, I'm allergic to XYZ and to have them formulate a product just for you and your skin type. Nothing is 100% guaranteed, but lets look at natural and organic beauty based products and have some control over what our skin absorbs.
In today's cosmetic market, the industry is saturated with labels exclaiming to carry all natural and organic ingredients. With first glance, this may seem sufficient, but with a further look you will find that "all natural" may in fact mean only a few ingredients fit that category. It's not just enough to say "all natural" as it is to actually use natural and organic ingredients in your products.
Lets take soap for example. If I told you that the soap you were using contained a detergent base would you believe me? Well, in fact most commercials soaps do. In fact, they are actually called detergent bars with the key ingredient sodium lauryl sulfate. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a detergent commonly used in personal care products to formulate suds. Many safety issues have arisen from the one key ingredient including its claim of stripping oils from the skin and hair causing irritation. Because this chemical is inexpensive many manufacturers use this substance in mass. If you want more suds, add more detergent!!
With this one example, I have to express the importance of protecting your skin and controlling the ingredients that are placed in your personal care products. Buying natural (and handmade) means you have that choice. You have the choice to tell your seller, I'm allergic to XYZ and to have them formulate a product just for you and your skin type. Nothing is 100% guaranteed, but lets look at natural and organic beauty based products and have some control over what our skin absorbs.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Today is a beautiful day!
Life is so precious and so are the people who surround us. On this beautiful day, two years ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl Ayannah Elise Harris. As I lay in the hospital on that day, never did I imagine that my life would change in such a dramatic way. For one, I was now the mother of two children and I was scared! Scared that I wouldn’t be able to manage the simple things, like going to the grocery store alone or pumping gas at the local gas station, things that most people take for granted, however this was my deepest (and somewhat silliest) fear.
As the seasons change, so have my thoughts, feeling and insecurities. My children are my light. They are the reason I press forward and embark on my path to happiness. They keep me young. They teach honesty, and on this special day, I was excited to spend the day with my girls. As we ventured to the local park, ate lunch on the benches, and ran around excitedly across the playground, I was thrilled to see the smiles on their faces as they called for me to follow behind. With the wind slightly brushing across my face, I saw life again as I began to swing alongside my oldest daughter and my birthday girl across my lap.
What a joy it was to swing high, and think back to the days I wasn’t afraid to jump in the air and land someplace on the ground. To wait so impatiently in line to slide down the crowed slides and race to the line to get another chance. I was in the moment and I enjoyed it. I smiled A LOT and thanked God for every moment of truth. Wow! What beautiful day!!!
As the seasons change, so have my thoughts, feeling and insecurities. My children are my light. They are the reason I press forward and embark on my path to happiness. They keep me young. They teach honesty, and on this special day, I was excited to spend the day with my girls. As we ventured to the local park, ate lunch on the benches, and ran around excitedly across the playground, I was thrilled to see the smiles on their faces as they called for me to follow behind. With the wind slightly brushing across my face, I saw life again as I began to swing alongside my oldest daughter and my birthday girl across my lap.
What a joy it was to swing high, and think back to the days I wasn’t afraid to jump in the air and land someplace on the ground. To wait so impatiently in line to slide down the crowed slides and race to the line to get another chance. I was in the moment and I enjoyed it. I smiled A LOT and thanked God for every moment of truth. Wow! What beautiful day!!!
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