Category — Projects

Whew! It has been a busy month here in the VR offices! March signals the beginning of our busiest time of the year and we’ve been preparing and planning every single day – even on our days off! With the first right around the corner, we’re finally able to breathe a little easier, knowing that everything is set to run like a well oiled machine.

We’ve been absolutely thrilled with the response to the new Essentials Series! We have approximately 30 educators that will begin training next week and some have already even begin scheduling workshops for late spring / early summer!

We also have three book releases next week – Vintage Remedies for Guys, Vintage Remedies for Kids, and The Kitchen Herbal. All fantastic products we know you’re going to love! We can’t wait to begin sending these out to everyone and showing them off at the conventions.

And speaking of conventions – we leave next  Thursday for the first of the year! Can’t believe it’s here already. We’ll be traveling across the country and can’t wait to meet so many of you.

In other news, we’re finalizing the launch of our new YouTube channel – something that’s been pushed to the bottom of the to-do list one too many times and finally made its way to the top! We are eager to share those fun and informative clips with you in the next couple of weeks. And I’m prepping some new features for the blog, which has been long neglected while we prepare and finish everything for the launches and releases taking place in March. More on that soon…

With the launch of our big new project a mere 2 days away, we’re working overtime here at the Vintage Remedies office. There are so many important details about the new program that we don’t want you to miss. So, even though we can’t tell you what it is just yet, we can give you some pointers of things not to miss when it comes out. (And you might just call these subtle hints about the awesomeness of the new launch!!)

1. Giving Back. We’ve always dreamed of having a one-to-one aspect to Vintage Remedies, but haven’t had just the right project to make that work. Now we do and we’re so excited about this feature of the new launch. So, when we make our big announcement Tuesday, don’t miss the “Giving Back” tab on the right!

2. Connections. This new launch will have its own facebook fan page, twitter page and newsletter – completely separate from the regular Vintage Remedies pages. On these new pages, we’ll post even MORE practical tips for natural living. Don’t forget to sign up, like us and follow us! (And here’s a hint – you’ll earn more entries in our giveaways when you do!)

3. Benefits. This new launch is extremely versatile! It benefits the workplace, medical professionals, families, childbirth professionals and so many more people! (Confused yet? It’ll all make sense Tuesday…) So, if you’re a medical, childbirth or wellness professional, an employer, a mom or a part of a family (that’s everyone!) be sure to click on the “Benefits” tab to see how this new launch will best benefit you and your unique needs!

4. Completely Unique. Sometimes we take a concept that’s already being done and do it better. We did that with our Herbalist courses, and are proud to offer the best available! But sometimes, we get a little creative and come up with a completely new idea that’s never been done before. Like Vintage Remedies for Girls, Guys and Kids. We love both types of projects, but this one is completely unlike anything else. Make sure you read through the description to fully explore all of the great features and components of the new launch. Trust us – having worked on each individual aspect of the project, we know there are features galore!

5. Exclusivity. We’re thrilled about this new launch and expect it to be a HUGE hit. To share our excitement, the first 25 to participate will benefit from some special savings. Unlike our previous releases where the pre-release phase was determined by a specific date, this one is restricted to the first 25, so you don’t want to delay. Plus, there are big benefits to being the first in your area… you’ll see why on Tuesday!

Excited yet? We are! We’ll be posting more giveaways soon. The next three will have a combined retail value of OVER $500! Definitely stay posted, enter the giveaways and join us Tuesday for the big announcement. We know you’ll love it as much as we do. See you then!

I absolutely love this time of year, but the change in temperature is not fun for my sensitive skin. So, I developed this soothing formula years ago during the early days of Vintage Remedies. After all, it’s hard to go wrong with the scent of chocolate and a relaxing bath! It is a huge favorite of mine, and incredibly easy – which is why I included it in the new resource, Vintage Remedies for Girls. In the chapter that discusses natural beauty and skin care, this is one of several fun projects listed. (And my daughter and I will be making our own batches this afternoon!)

White Chocolate Bath Meltaways

These little treats are fun to make and can help moisturize your skin. Lack of moisture can lead to dry, itchy skin, and when you are older, it will make your skin look older than your age. These smell like chocolate and when you drop one into a warm bath, they melt. As the water hydrates your skin, the oil will coat your skin, sealing in the moisture. Be careful when getting out of the bath! The oil can make the tub slippery.

You will need:
4 T raw cocoa butter
4T shea butter
2 T coconut oil

With an adult’s help, place all ingredients in a double boiler. Stir as it melts and remove from heat quickly once it is all liquid. Set aside to cool, stirring every 5 minutes. This will take about 30 minutes, and then the mixture will begin to look like thick pudding. When this happens, scoop small mounds of the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. You should make about 8-10 scoops. They will spread a little, then harden. When they are ready, they will look like thick, white cookies. Store in the refrigerator in warm months.

These make great gifts. To give away, scoop the mixture into small candy cups. This will prevent them from losing their shape in warmer weather.

**Taken from Vintage Remedies for Girls, section 2: Health and Body**