http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog Recipes and intructions to learn how to make bath salts, bath bombs, body scrubs, and much much more. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:45:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is this one of those weeks at work that leaves you feeling frazzled?  Are you kids running you ragged? You know all you really want is a little time to pamper yourself. If all you want is a little quiet time and pampering, unfortunately in today's economy, many people can't afford ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2009/02/make-spa-products-at-home-on-a-budget/ There are even some great recipes out there online that you can try out. Here is one that will help you make a salt scrub (If you had to pay full price for a good jar of salt scrub, you'd be spending at least $20). Just combine about a half cup ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/11/more-simple-spa-product-marketing-ideas/ The word "spa" is very popular today; however, most people don't know that in Latin it actually means "health by water." Sure, today there are many spas that do offer water therapy, but a variety of other options are also offered. Many of them include pedicures and manicures, facials, hair ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/11/how-to-get-started-in-the-spa-product-industry/ Last time I shared with you just how big the spa and leisure industry has become. I also promised to share some of my top ideas for marketing your range on a shoestring budget. Local markets and craft fares Local markets and fares are one of the best vehicles to sell your products ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/11/top-marketing-ideas-for-your-own-line-of-bath-and-body-products/ Here are a few spa industry facts which may surprise you... According to major industry body the International Spa Association (2007 figures): There are an estimated 14,615 spas in the United States, including day spas, resort and hotel spas, medical spas, club spas and mineral spring spas. The US Spa Industry had annual ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/10/spa-industry-facts-and-figures/ Even though you may follow a recipe to make your first batch of two of spa products, once you get the hang of making spa products, you can start to experiment to create an endless variety of products that make your creations truly unique. You can create a completely new ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/10/how-to-turn-ordinary-homemade-spa-products-into-fabulous-treats/ Even with all the right spa product recipes, you still need to source the ingredients to make your own products. Many of these ingredients - such a sea salt or sunflower oil for body scrubs - are available at your local supermarket. Then there are other more unusual items, ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/10/where-to-find-bath-and-body-product-ingredient-suppliers/ When people ask me what I do and I tell them that I teach people how to make fabulous bath and body products from home, they often express surprise that it is so easy to replace store-bought products. Here are some of the products that I regularly make (and ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/10/what-kinds-of-bath-and-body-products-can-you-make-at-home/ Here’s how you don’t have to spend a fortune for a relaxing spa treatment by making your own pampering "bath bombs" and turning your bath time into a luxurious spa time!  Drop one of these fragrant balls in your bath and it will start to fizz away, releasing a relaxing ... http://www.thehandcrafterscompanion.com/blog/2008/08/how-to-make-your-own-luxurious-bath-bombs-at-home/