A Publication of The Handmade Beauty Network
ISSN 1530-9630 | Vol. 5, Issue 39
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Easy Bath Bombs is a new recipe submitted by Sarah, a reader in the UK. It's an easy and fun recipe to make those wonderful fizzy things that effervesce in the tub! Now I know you're wondering what those little cherubic smiles have to do with bath bombs, and the answer is "nothing." They are in the tub and I thought it was cute so this week's recipe is officially an excuse for me to show off my little cuddle bunnies. Thanks for allowing me the privilege!!

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From Nature With Love: over 1,600 ingredients and supplies, including cosmetic ingredients, spa supplies, bath accessories and packaging supplies!

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This Week's Question: I am very rich. A billionaire in fact. I started my first business with my roommates and a hefty dose of sweat equity. We had no money, but we had goals and we worked hard to see them through. We built our business by hand from scratch from the ground up. We were true entrepreneurs. Our first company, which later became CompuServe, was profitable from the first month. Today, I own a basketball franchise and a profitable telecommunications company. My stock is on the rise again since I am now starring in my own television series which debuted last week on ABC. Who am I?

These are just some of the praises for the Handmade Beauty Cookbook!! Don't miss this sneak preview of our book, which will be made available for purchase exclusively from Handmade Beauty Network members soon!!

Enjoy recipes like Citrus Spa Salt Glow by DK Mind & Body, Eczema & Dry Patch Balm by Essential Wholesale, Cocoa-Castile Soap The Scent Shack and Island Blossom Cream by Fallen Muse WebWorks and so many more!

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HandmadeBeauty.com: the leading industry trade organization
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MakeYourCosmetics.com: ingredient encyclopedia & original cosmetics recipes
DonnaMaria.com: sound advice for your small business, Create The Life You Love™