Sponsor Shout Out: Aqua Blossom

Happy Monday, everyone!

I know I usually post my Mini Monday's today, but I thought I'd give that a rest this week so that I can share something else with you! I don't know if you've noticed, but I've got a new sponsor this month! I'm SO happy that Ashley, owner of Aqua Blossom, has decided to sponsor my blog! She is seriously such a wonderful person to talk to and buy from, her products are amazing and so is her customer service! I thought that you all would appreciate getting to know the artist behind these beautifully crafted balms, so here's a little bit about Ashley and her shop!

Ashley: I am a stay at home mom to two little boys, ages 2 and 3. I began making baby products last year for them, and it just kind of evolved into bath and body products. I did tons of research and learned all about different ingredients and techniques, and decided to open Aqua Blossom in May 2011. Since then, it's been amazing! I've experimented with so many different ingredients and I really enjoy using natural butters, oils, waxes, clays, etc. I absolutely love my job - I love coming up with new product ideas, formulating recipes, designing my labels, and working with my customers. It's my creative outlet and my job all in one :)

Lip Balm Wrangler: What got you into making handmade/homemade bath products?

Ashley: I started making natural baby bath soaks and baby moisturizers for my kids. As I learned more about different ingredients, I started branching out into making lip balms, body butter, and body scrubs.

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your personal favorite bath & body product? 

Ashley: I am absolutely in love with dry clay masks! They are so versatile - you can use it as a weekly mask, or make a thick paste with them to use as a spot treatment. They are wonderful for my face and completely natural!

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your favorite lip balm flavor of the balms available in your shop? 

Ashley: Ooh this is a really tough one. I have about 26 flavors right now (and constantly adding more!!) so I kind of like all of them for different occasions. I'd say my favorite seasonal balm that I have out right now would be Brown Sugared Pear, but my all-time favorite would have to be Passionfruit Rose!

Lip Balm Wrangler: Where do you get your biggest inspirations from for your lip balm flavors? 

Ashley: I do a lot of seasonal flavors - Cranberry Orange, Pumpkin Cheesecake, and then Chocolate Covered Strawberry for Valentine's Day. Fruity and tropical flavors for summer also. A lot of my flavors are fruity - I am a Florida girl so I have several citrus flavors :)

Not only has Ashley decided to sponsor my blog, but she's also offering a discount for all of you lovely readers! You can save 20% off any purchase between now and March 31, 2013 with coupon code: WRANGLER which is good for use in her Etsy shop and at AquaBlossom.com.

So now that you know some more about Ashley, why don't you head on over to her shop and share some love! I promise you, her products will not disappoint! 

Black Friday Specials!

Hello all!

I wanted to post these specials I'm offering for Sponsors so that you can get some last minute advertising in before the big Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping extravaganza commences!

If you've been wanting to sponsor my blog, now's the time to do so! My readership has been growing like CRAZY over the last month. I also have at least 3 giveaways planned for the next month alone! This means tons and tons of exposure for your blog or business. I'm using Passionfruit Ads which makes this all super easy! Along with announcing your sponsorship on here, I'll post tons about your business on my social media sites to gain you even more exposure for your blog or business!

From now through Monday November 26th, 2012, here are the deals you can take advantage of:

• The first FIVE people to use code: XLBlackFriday at check out will receive $3 off their XL Ad purchase, for $12 you'll get the top spot for 1 month! The line-up will be determined by who purchases first **Please only use this code once**
• Use code: LargeBlackFriday to save 30% off of Large Ads! This can be used many times! 
• Use code: SmallBlackFriday to save 30% off of Small Ads! This can also be used many times!

Once your Ad is up, I'll work with you to create a special post on you and your shop/blog!

Thank you for considering sponsoring Lip Balm Wrangler!

--Christina

**Don't forget to enter my giveaway here for your chance to win 2 custom Epically Epic lip balms!**

Sponsor Shout Out: Epically Epic Soap!

Hi all!

Have you noticed that I have a new sponsor this month? If not, go ahead and check out the right hand side of the page...yup, it's Epically Epic Soap Co.! Now you all know how much I absolutely adore Allison and her balms (and if you don't...check out here and here and here) so I thought that you guys would like to know just a little more about the lovely lady behind the balms. Make sure to check out Epically Epic Soap when you get the chance! Or right now...(after you read this post, of course)

Here's a little Q&A for you:

Lip Balm Wrangler: What got you into making handmade/homemade bath products?

Allison: I have loved collecting bath & body and scented products for almost as long as I can remember. Back in 2008, I remember having a discussion with some friends about what to do with my life. I had been an art gallery director and a painter for 10 years and was in the mood to try something new. One of the possibilities I mentioned was starting a soap company. I didn’t really think it would happen, but a couple of months later I tried making a few soaps. The first ones turned out pretty tragic, but I became completely obsessed with learning more and getting my company started.

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your personal favorite bath & body product?

Allison: Amondopondo bubble bars from Lush. I hope I'll have time for a long luxurious bath again someday!

Lip Balm Wrangler: What is your favorite lip balm flavor of the balms available in your shop?

Allison: This changes all the time, but right now I keep reaching for my Sugar Cookie lip balm.

Lip Balm Wrangler: Where do you get your biggest inspirations from for your lip balm flavors?

Allison: I can get inspiration from nature, cooking, gardening and even from dreams. For example, Pineapple Sage was inspired by one of the plants in my garden, and Sleepy Time came to me in a dream :)

Thank you SO much Allison for deciding to sponsor my blog this month, it means so much to me! <3

Remember when you check out Allison's shop, tell her who sent ya!