Sarah's Surprises

Isn't this Blue Topaz Pendant with Fresh Water Pearl by Gems by Les gorgeous?

I wish I had that kind of imagination, so I could create something half as beautiful as that.

Now I'm going to shamelessly promote my site.

Mystical Beauty is now offering Etailer Reviews - reviews of an etailers products, packaging, shipping and payment methods, information about the product line, information about the company history, and of course, a link to the reviews that I do on the products that I've tried from the company.

Our first Etailer Review features Maryam's Soap Nook.

I hope you enjoy it!

If you're an etailer and you are interested in having a review of your products listed done please email me, or leave a comment and let me know what you have in mind. I'll get back to you ASAP and let you know if I can do the review.

So, I seriously think I want everything I've seen from Ratkiss!

Unfortunatly for me, my favorites are the clay earrings, and since I have really sensitive ears I'm scared to buy earrings.

But if I was feeling brave I'd have such a hard time deciding which ones to get!

Rubber duckies, rats, loose teeth, undies...I mean how does one decide when everything is so adorable?

In addition to clay earrings Ratkiss! has buttons, necklaces, and wrist cuffs.

Mmm, skull wrist cuffs!

Ratkiss! is an independently owned shop, and each item is made to order, so the items may look a little different than the items as they are shown on the website - but hey, that just means no one else will have the exact same thing you have.

With a name like Crazy Rumors what's not to love?

And when you consider the fact that Crazy Rumors never tests on animals, and they are vegan friendly, you have to wonder if it can get any better.

Yeah, it can.

Crazy Rumors offers my favorite thing.

Lip Balm.

You can choose from Perk - Lip Lattes, coffe flavored balms, or
Brew - Tea Balms.

Each comes in your choice of 6 flavors.

I'm holding out for the Brew - Tea Balm in Plum Apricot. It just sounds so intriguing.

And at less than $6.50 (shipped!) for one, this is definitely something that you can afford.

If you're looking for a great present that's good for just about anyone check out Wild Wind Soap Company's Soap Bowl Gift Basket.

With 2 handmade soaps, a body butter, and a lip balm, this gift basked comes wrap and ready to go.

Not only does the company make great gift baskets, they are also concerned with the environment, using organic ingredients, and trying to reduce their waste by using ecologically friendly packaging materials.

I also love that the website has an ingredient list that explains where some of the exotic oils come from, and what the essential oils do...so now I know what benefits the Lusty Lemongrass and Ginger Salty I'm lusting after, (I know, but I had too, I love that name) has.

I know, I've been neglecting you!

But since I haven't had much eye candy for you lately I'm going to give you a ton today!

The Happily Handmade Giveaway is live!

All you have to do is subscribe to the newsletter of at least one of the 69 sponsors by October 20, 2006, and you will be entered to win one of 50 fabulous gift baskets.

You can see examples of some of the prizes here.

So go get started!

Good luck, and let me know what you win!