Toby had a rough day today, so I took him out to dinner at a Mexican restaurant we had never been to before. (Whose spirits aren’t lightened by a ton of chips and salsa and greasy cheese??) After dinner, our little tornado (aka-K) decided she didn’t want to get into the car. She has just recently realized that she is mobile and doesn’t need to be carried everywhere. So, since it was a fairly nice night out, she decided to take a stroll. Toby and I followed her around while she waddled around the block, powering her locomotion by a flailing right arm. She is such a total cutie!! We probably walked around for 20 minutes…which is a lot for her!! It’s easy to remember what a wonderful life I have when I look at her.
On another note…The photographers from Kiplinger’s came down for the photo shoot on Friday. I was expecting a snooty group of people who would throw their noses in the air and complain about how unphotogenic we are. But everyone was completely wonderful. Neither one of us likes to have our photographs taken and we were in front of the camera for ~3 1/2 hours, but they made Toby and I feel very much at ease. I believe the issue will be coming our early next year. It will be the 2005 Best Mutual Funds issue. I’m so not a wall street woman…it’s wild to think my face will be on the cover of the magazine. SOOO I have started working on the re-vamp of my business (I really hope it does get mentioned in the article). Here are my ideas for new products:
SOAPS
- Peppermint/Poppy Seed
- Gardener’s Scrub
- Cinnamon/Oatmeal
- Lavender/Rose
- Coffee ‘Morning-Pick-Me-Up’
- Jewelweed/Poison Ivy Soap
TEAS
- Rooibos Daily Tea
- Lover’s Tea
KIDS
- Immunity Blend Glycerite
- Respiratory Health Glycerite
OTHER
- Green Sea Goddess Facial Scrub
I would love some feedback…would you use it, catchy names, anything (this is where I need you lurkers to speak up!! Maybe you’ll get some samples!)
O.K. I’m a lurker…lol..
Peppermint/Poppy Seed – I love peppermint soap and little seeds etc always make it intersteing so I would try that.
Gardeneras Scrub – would want to see a description but sounds good (I garden)
Cinnamon/Oatmeal – cinnamon smells good but I always worry it would be too strong so I shy away from buying soap w/it
regardless..how about “spiced oatmeal”..
Lavender/Rose – nice combo.. name “Victorian garden” scent
Coffee aMorning-Pick-Me-Upa -Coffee addict so would try it. I like the name
TEAS
Rooibos Daily Tea – not sure but would try it
Loveras Tea – sounds interstesting
KIDS
Immunity Blend Glycerite- whats a glycerite ?
Respiratory Health Glycerite
OTHER
Green Sea Goddess Facial Scrub -dont use scrubs so I can’t help ya..
Hope that helps…Nice to visit with ya..
Jamie
Jewelweed/Poison Ivy Soap -umm need more info..lol
Maria – you are my role model of being a cool interesting fun mom and woman. I am psyched to hear about all the cool things you are doing with your home, your life, and your business. The facial scrub sounds good to me, and the immunity blend stuff for kids but I don’t know what a glycerite is either. The soaps all sound yummy. I can’t wait to see the Kiplinger’s article. I bet your business will boom.
And Kaia. When Toby was here I’m sure he told you we talked at length aabout the adventure and craziness we are sharing with these children. I was so relieved to know I’m not alone. I always think I am, I have visions of myself as this weak pathetic mom in the grocery store saying things over and over aagian that my child doesn’t listen to as she steam rolls over me and acts like thb iggest brat in the world. I am awful, AWFUL at discipline. I barely even know how to. In other areas of mothering I feel great, sometimes, and good most of the time. But the nuts and bolts are my greatest fears. What if she doesn’t like me? What if I am too hard? Can;t she just become a respectful person all on her own? Of Course not. I am going to try to take that Love and Logic Parenting class advertised on Asheville Mamas this winter. I just need some tips and ideas. I get so locked into this craziness in my mind that I do struggle with Elizah directly and can’t get to a solution sometimes.