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I have four very important words that will help you feel more peaceful and better able to handle the stress in your life…
time
noun ?t?m
Definition of TIME
: the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
: duration
re·lax
verb ri-?laks
Definition of RELAX
: to make less tense or rigid
: slacken
pam·per
vt ?pam-p?r
Definition of PAMPER
: to treat with extreme or excessive care and attention
: gratify, humor
aro·ma·ther·a·py
noun ?-?r?-m?-?ther-?-p?
Definition of AROMATHERAPY
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
Take the time to relax and pamper yourself by using aromatherapy.
Someone who knows how to create fragrant products that can be used to add peace to your life by helping you relax is Kia at Beacon Creations.
So let go of your computer mouse and take a moment to read this lovely interview…
1. What led you to open a shop for this type of product?
- Everyone in my family is an artist. I grew up surrounded by sewing, crocheting, drawing, photography, beading….the list goes on and on. Almost 4 years ago I decided to stop working to stay home and raise my 3 boys. I knew that I wanted to go into business for myself. A lifetime of creativity along with my obsession with Bath & Body made this most natural choice.
2. How long have you been in business?
- I’ve been mixing lotions and potions for my family and friends since I was a teenager. In school my nickname was “The Mad Scientist”! I decided to start a business selling my creations in the summer of 2008.
3. What makes your products special?
- I think what makes my products so special is that they’re handmade… by ME! Sometimes it’s still hard to believe that I get to spend so much time doing what I LOVE to do. I draw inspiration from everything around me: the smell of wet soil and rain, my favorite ice cream (Edy’s Mint Chocolate Chip, yummy) and even my favorite books.
I enjoy taking care of my skin and body and try surrounding myself with things that invoke feelings of comfort and relaxation. To have the ability to create products that allows others to share a piece of what I love is priceless.
4. Where can we buy your products?
- You can visit my online shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/beaconcreations
5. Tell us about you… hobbies, goals, dreams
- My name is Kia and I am married to my best friend. I have the privilege of being “Mommy” to 3 AWESOME boys: Nicholas (9), William (6) and Ian (3). I am a vegetarian so finding new recipes for meals is always an adventure. When I’m not creating I can be found with my nose buried deep in a book.
My most immediate goal is to continue expanding and improving my product line and brand. Right now I’m preparing sugar scrubs, bath salts and body oils that launched this summer.
My dreams for the future include a large piece of property, a couple of goats and chickens, fruit trees, LOTS of homegrown vegetables and countless days surrounded by my family.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful interview Kia! Isn’t she lovely? She has offered to giveaway any soap of choice to one of my readers.
Mmmmmmm….I can almost smell it…I think the Coconut Lemongrass looks beautiful?!!
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But that isn’t all! I will also buy you any soap of your choice from Beacon Creations soaps as shown below.
Now can you smell them?!
Try the scratch and sniff method on your monitor.
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It didn’t for me either, so don’t feel bad. (snicker, snicker)
Mandatory Entries:
1. (1 entry) Publicly Follow on Google The Redhead Riter and leave a comment telling me are already a follower or that you are a new follower now.
2. (1 entry) Visit Beacon Creations and leave me a comment telling me what other type of product besides the soap that you would like to try and why.
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“RT ? #giveaway I want to win 2 soaps of my choice from Beacon Creations and I entered at http://TheRedheadRiter.blogspot.com ? EASY ”
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Additional Information:
Giveaway is open to U.S. Residents Only, 18+ years old.
Giveaway ends October 8, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.
I will be given the same product that my winner receives.
I will use Random.org to choose the winner.
Stretched out in the tub with a coconut and lemon sitting on the side
while I dream of my new smooth and aromatic Coconut Lemongrass soap,
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The Tahitian vanilla bath bomb would be great.
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I have your button on my blog? Is that following?
Is it bad if the soap looks so delicious you want to eat it?
OOh Pamper is a word my husband hears often.
My fave is the Sandalwood Vanilla.
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That coconut lemongrass is calling my name…
Milk and Sweet Nectar Skin Glossing Oil sounds wonderful.
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The olive oil or chai tea soap sounds wonderful. I love your post, it reminded me of something I need to do for myself more often. I already follow you on your blog and I comment quite often. I am off to find you on facebook, and twitter. Later 🙂
I would love to try the lip balm in Strawberry Smoothie because I get dry lips in the winter
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I can just smell the aromas of each soap, so delicious. If I had to choose two of the above soaps I'd pick Sandalwood Vanilla and Oatmeal, Milk, and Honey. I couldn't just pick one.
I'm following you! 🙂 I went to the Etsy shop and have my eye on that lip gloss! I am also following you on Twitter and tweeted abou the giveaway.(http://twitter.com/OldWoodenWagon)
Kia, your shop is just beautiful. I love the lip balms you have, especially the coconut lemongrass lip balm. I'm always looking for a nice scented lip balm and this one just fits me.
How wonderful, It's been a while since I tried a scented bath.
You shouldn't suggest things to us while we're reading, we don't think about it – we just do it! It was funny in to realize I can't scratch my monitor in the middle of my reach. hehehehe.
Hope your doing ok! XOXOXOXO
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I would love to try the Pink Surgar Scrub.
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I get very dry lips especially in the winter, and I would love to try the lip balm!
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Woohoo! Love these soaps. I want them, want them — all of them!
I follow you through Google and I now bookmarked the soap esty shop. How can I get her to come to my blog with soaps? Lure: I have a lot of women followers since I write ROMANCE!
Would love to host her.
Oh, she has bath bombs and perfume oils on her site too. Love the oils.
Crossing my fingers here, Keta Diablo
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These soaps are absolutely gorgeous! I never thought I would say that soap is pretty!
Good news/bad news? I already follow you on Google, Facebook and Twitter! I'm getting ready to head over to twitter now and tweet at least three times! I need pretty soap! I have a 10 year old, have a 3 year old and 6 month old living in my home and I have six cats!!
Tweet #1 – http://twitter.com/ChefHermansFood
Stephanie,
That's not bad news at all!
Come back and post a comment that says:
Google follower
Another one that says:
Twitter follower
Another one that says
Facebook follower!
That's 3 entries for you!!!!
The one that you already made can count as your tweet for today :o)
I knew everyone would love this soap!!! It is just GORGEOUS! My mother has bookmarked Kia's Etsy shop and wants everything in it LOL
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I would buy the Golden Honey Lip Lush Balm- mmmmmm! It's beautiful and looks like it would taste and smell delicious!
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I would like their coconut lemongrass lip balm, since cooler weather is on it's way in!
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Oooh, this is a lovely (and generous) giveaway. I'm a brand new google friend connect follower. And I'm happy to have found you! 🙂
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I'm addicted to lip balms and their
Mango Nectar Lip Lush Balm looks wonderful!
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i would love to try the lip balm.i'm a follower! tracy.parker458@gmail.com
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The clean cotton bath bomb at Beacon Creations' Etsy shop looks very appealing!
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I think the soaps looks so good they could be served for dinner but we won't go there.
I loved the mild and sweet nectar skin glossing oil and the milk and sweet nectar lush balm, I live in Denver and it is so dry here that I think those woud so help my dry skin
and on a side note blond hair is not all it is cracked up to be. You are getting this from a proffesional blond.
I on the other hand have always wanted to be redhead.
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The buttery caramel lip balm would be a good choice for me!! Sounds yummy!lol
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Love the JUMBO bath bombs. Any and all.
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Winter's knocking on the door so I'd pick the Peach Nectar lip lush balm 😉
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I'd love to try the Strawberry Smoothie Lip Balm because my kids would love that flavor. We love lip balms.
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I am a new follower 😀
I would love to try the Chai Tea Soap 🙂
I would love to try the roll on perfume since it is oil based! 😀