BuddhiBox January features my Yoga Mat Spray

Since the summer I've been corresponding and collaborating with BuddhiBox founder Maxine Chapman, and in this month's box you will find my all natural Yoga Mat Spray:

A natural cleanser and deodorizer handcrafted specifically for yoga mats & other porous fitness equipment.  Here's a tip: you can also use it as a natural cleaner for non-porous surfaces!  I use it to clean the various work surfaces in my home & office.

BuddhiBox is a monthly subscription box to enhance your yoga practice & lifestyle.  For just $25.95/month and up you can get a box of 4-6 sample and full size products delivered to you.  Or for only $11.95/month you may choose their sample box which includes 2-3 products & coupons. From the website:

On the 10th of each month, we ship you a curated box
of 4-6 products that enhance your yoga practice and lifestyle.

BuddhiBox practices Saucha or pure living.
We only partner with businesses that follow ethical
and conscious standards of production.

Most of the items we feature are organic and vegetarian.

Proceeds from boxes sold  are donated
to a different charity each month.

 

Recently created is BuddhiBox Jewelry, a quarterly subscription box - definitely something worth checking out!  I'm so happy to have been included, and to have my product meet wonderful reviews from such popular bloggers as Subscription Box Mom and Ramblings of a Suburban Mom. 

 

Centered Lotus Bodyworks

I'm so pleased to announce my newest retailer: Centered Lotus Bodyworks in Philadelphia, PA.  They will be carrying my Lip Balm, Lotion Bars, Perfumes, Room Sprays, and new Massage Oils.  FYI they are currently running New Client & Valentine's Day Specials for a variety of massages - take advantage of these fantastic deals!

New Customer Special Offers!

Receive your first 60 minute massage for just $49.96 (Promo Code NEW60) or a 90 minute massage for only $69.95 (Promo Code NEW90)!

A Touching Gift

Couple's Massage SALE for $150 ($175 value). Tell your partner you love them this Valentine's Day by sharing a private couple's massage. We are more than glad to coordinate with you to make it a true surprise!

 

You know I'm making this my go to place for all my aches & pains!  Founder & Licensed Massage Therapist Jessica Petty is simply amazing, ask her about her Thai Massage!

Relaunching Akima Botanicals Online!

❤As of 9/12 I will be reopening all my online ventures!!  This includes Etsy, the blog, newsletter, etc. I've been through a rough 3 month battle with illness and I'm so excited to be recovered enough to get back to this business that I love so much! Keep an eye out for specials & coupons in celebration, and be sure to sign up to receive my newsletter: http://www.akimabotanicals.com/newsletter ❤

Recovery from illness

Hello everyone,

I'm writing this from home recovering from a recently diagnosed illness and long hospital stay. I regret that I am unable to physically run my business at this time. I hope to make a recovery in the next few weeks so please stay tuned. Thank you for your understanding

Contest: Win my new Geisha Scrub

Geisha Scrub Contest

I have a new product about to debut: Geisha Scrub, a moisturizing exfoliant cream.  I am conducting a blog contest that will end July 15, 2013 with one (1) randomly chosen winner receiving a 5oz. sample of the cream.  CLICK HERE TO ENTER VIA THE WEBSITE!

About the Scrub:  Time tested Japanese & Chinese derived face care ingredients like Rice Bran Oil, Bamboo & Green Tea extracts are combined with Chamomile extract, Coconut Oil, and Shea Butter and whipped to a light, silky consistency.  Finely ground Walnut shells are added for gentle exfoliation as well as a delightful Cherry Blossom scent.  This exfoliant cream will help reduce redness & puffiness while being full of anti-oxidants and moisturizers.  It is  sure to become a fast favorite in any face care regimen.  Below is a photo of the scrub itself.  Soon I will post pictures of the finished product, packed and labeled nice & pretty!

No purchase necessary.  One entry per person please, open to US residents only.  Entries must be made by 11:59pm on 7/15/13.  Winner will be notified by email on 7/16/13.  If the winner does not respond within 7 business days with their mailing address I will choose another winner.  The Geisha Scrub will be shipped USPS First Class within 7 business days of winner response.  Once mailed, the winner will be announced on the blog, website, and the next month's newsletter.  For privacy reasons only the first name and last initial will be used.  Good luck!

Be Botanical! A Monthly Newsletter from Akima Botanicals

I've started a monthly newsletter called Be Botanical!  It will contain news & specials from Akima Botanicals, as well as Green Living tips, Herbal & Holistic Medicine info, DIY projects, and anything other awesome tidbits my mind dreams up!  You can subscribe below, and of course you may unsubscribe at any time.  I look forward to writing and putting it out the beginning of each month.  I hope you look forward to receiving it!

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Monthly Newsletter & Soap

You can now sign up for the Akima Botanicals Monthly Newsletter!  It will contain news, info, and special promotions for my products, where to buy (vending & retail locations), DIY ideas, and green living tidbits.  Sign up on the Website Home Page.

Also, I've listed a new soap on Etsy - Mulberry Scone!  It smells amazing, just like it sounds, and the lather is wonderful (something in soap I hold in the up-most importance)!

Aromatherapy Oils - A new product!

I'm very excited to announce my line of Aromatherapy Oils - essential oils carefully blended to achieve the optimal in holistic health and wellness.  Now in my Etsy shop, coming soon to my website.

Encourages Relaxation and Peaceful Sleep

Encourages Relief of Motion Sickness

Encourages Nasal Decongestion

Aromatherapy Oil Blends

Coming very soon to Etsy and my Website: Aromatherapy Oil Blends - Natural Essential Oils blended with grapeseed & jojoba oils made for a variety of ailments & purposes.  So far we have Bedtime (to encourage relaxation) and Motion (to encourage relief of motion sickness).

New Lip Balm flavors coming soon!

Facebook, Twitter (@AkimaBotanicals), & my blog followers are the first to know! I'll be adding 3 new lip balms to my Etsy shop very soon: Orange Cinnamon, Peach Cobbler, and Chocolate Strawberry! Http://akimabotanicals.blogspot.com

Special blog coupon code!

Looking for stocking stuffers & gifts under $15? Visit akimabotanicals.etsy.com and use coupon code BlogAB for 15% off your order! Expires 12/25/12

Happy Thanksgiving...Ready to Shop?

I hope everyone is having a lovely & drama free Thanksgiving with their friends & families.  But we all know what's right around the corner, right? BLACK FRIDAY, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, AND CYBER MONDAY!

Visit Akima Botanicals on Etsy and use coupon code BLACKSMALLCYBER for 15% off your entire order.

Saturday I will be vending at the Artmore Holiday Gift Fair in Ardmore, PA alongside almost 80 other artists and crafters.  You'll be shopping for a great cause, supporting a non-profit dance company and Hurricane Sandy relief.

AB Website is LIVE!

I'm excited to announce that www.akimabotanicals.com is live, though still under construction.  Some products can be purchased there now, but you can always purchase from my Etsy shop in the meantime. I use PayPal checkout since it's so user friendly, while still free and easy to sign up.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

Welcome to the Akima Botanicals blog!

Welcome to the maiden voyage of the Akima Botanicals blog!!

What I sell:
~ Lip Balm
~ Perfume Oil
~ Room Spray & Body Spritz
~ Yoga Mat Spray
Stay Tuned for Hand Salve, Soap, Potpourri, and Body Butter 

What I believe:
Whenever possible Akima Botanicals uses eco-friendly, organic, fair trade, responsibly wild-harvested botanicals and/or other ingredients free from parabens, pthalates, artificals dyes and preservatives.  When fragrance oils are used, I carefully select only the most premium quality oils tested for purity and safety, also free from parabens, pthalates, and chemical preservatives.  Green manufacturing and operations are always practiced; I pledge to reuse, reduce, recycle, and sustain as much as possible.  No products or ingredients used are ever tested on animals!  Alcohol is also not used in any body products because it dries the skin.

What you can expect in my blog:
~New products
~Coupons and specials
~Where to buy
~Tidbits on my studies in holistic medicine
~Posts on all things natural, eco-friendly, and herbal
~Anecdotes on my adventures in self-starting, self-funding, & self-running my indie small business

You can also follow me on Facebook and visit my Etsy Shop.
Thanks for joining me on my journey!