Getting ready for the holidays

We've been very busy getting ready for the holidays. We will be at the Winter Wonderland Arts and Craft Fair at the Smithtown Sheraton on Nov. 20 and we've been making holiday soaps and getting ideas for gift baskets and such. We're really excited! Along with that, I've also been researching handmade lotions. I'm trying to find the perfect lotion. I tried one with grapeseed oil, that was a little greasy. Next I tried one with avocado oil, that one was nice. No greasiness and it left my hands soft. I will be ordering babasu oil to try that one also. I don't think I will have enough time to perfect it and send it away for testing before the holidays, but I'll try.

New soap scents are, Autumn Wreath, Hot Cocoa, Pumkalicious, Apples and Spice. Those are cured and ready. I have ordered Blueberry Muffin, Berry Christmas, Grape Soda and Raspberry Blitz. I'm going to try to make them as soon as possible so they're ready for Nov. 20th.

Well back to work!

Today is Wed. I have so much to do! We have been cleaning out the trees, getting rid of dead branches, trimming them so that some sun can get in. We have such a problem with mold and moss. Grass refuses to grow here. Such a shame, I would love to have a beautiful green backyard! The trees are also nice, but they have grown out of control. Luckily the goats have taken care of all the leaves. The only thing left when they're done is bare branches. But the branches need cutting and then piling up for the wood stove this winter.
Anyway, we still have more cutting to do, I have more paperwork than I can even imagine, we have a fair coming up on Sunday and our soaps aren't even trimmed yet! I will be showing all our fall scents; Apple Spice, Pumpkin Crunch, Hot Cocoa and making lotions also. Which reminds me I must also update my website! I think I have to start working 24 hours, sleep 4, work 24, sleep 4.......

Buy the way, we will be at the Bethel Fall Harvest Festival in Bethel, NY, the actual site of Woodstock, this Sunday 10/9/11 from 11AM - 4PM. I heard the weather will be great. Looking forward to seeing everyone!