madebymelanie can also customize labels for your special events: wedding, graduations, anniversaries, etc. Contact us to see how we can make your event one of a kind!

Specialty Soap has now been added to the CLOSEOUT section. English Lavender, Spicy Warm Oatmeal, Toasty Cinnamon, Orange Spice and the Loofah Bars are included in this sale. Top quality, yet limited quantities!!

    

Lip balm pots and 2oz heart tins have been added to the CLOSEOUT category.

Remember...top quality, yet limited quantity at 40% off.

Spring has Sprung!! Along with the beautiful weather, is an equally wonderful sale. Starting April 1st, a new category will be available with TONS of products at a CLOSEOUT price of 40% off. These products are top quality, just limited quantities. Take advantage of these prices and check back often as products will be added frequently. Have a wonderful day!!

Click here to view the items in the CLOSEOUT category.

madebymelanie is having an online sale from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. All spa elements, the imagine... line, baby line, palm candles, soy cracklers, 16oz and 9oz soy candles are marked down from 11-27-09 through 11-30-09. And if that isn't enough for you, there's FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $75 - no coupon required!! Enjoy!!

Wood wicks are kind of tricky at first and can be a bit of a pain sometimes, but the effort is worth it! First, make sure you're using a lighter; matches just can't give you a long enough flame. When you are lighting it for the first time, you sometimes have to hold the lighter for quite a while to keep the flame going. Also, on subsequent lightings, make sure you remove all the ash from the wood wick with a napkin or something similar; the more you remove the better. Think of it in terms of trying to light a campfire with charred wood, it just doesn't work. There is no need to trim the Soy Cracklers; the two biggest issues are to hold the lighter on it for quite a while and also to remove the ash.

With all the talk about the upcoming flu season, madebymelanie has a wonderful handsanitizer that is non-drying and smells divine! From now until 12-31-09, with every 8oz hand sanitizer purchased, receive a free 2oz bottle. No need to add it to your shopping cart, just put your 2oz scent choice in the special instructions section when you place your order. This size is perfect for your purse, desk, backpack or locker, you'll be ready at home and away! You can also refill it from the larger bottle. Enjoy!!

According to studies it would seem that soy is an indeed an ideal source of protein and antioxidants. You can take soy internally to benefit your general health as well as applying it directly to your skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Revival Soy did a survey of 40 postmenopausal women of ages 50-65, to find out what the real benefits of soy are when taken over a six-month period. Some of the women took 20g of soy whilst the others didn’t take any.

Skin – 93% of those taking the soy found that skin discoloration and flaking reduced after only 3 months, whilst wrinkles improved after 6 months.

Nails – Improvements in nail quality took longer to be noticeable. After 3 months no improvements were experienced however after 6 months ridging, nail roughness, splitting and flaking were greatly reduced.

Hair – Hair quality was greatly improved after 3 months with continued benefits experienced after 6 months.

It would seem that soy taken as part of your healthy diet will help with not only your skin but also hair and nails. Although benefits are evident within 3 months, you should continue taking soy for 6 months to really see what it can do for your body.

~Natural Health Remedies

It's scorching outside, but a dip in the pool isn't an option?  Try storing your body mist in the refrigerator; mist the back of your neck and pulse points for an icy blast and quick cool down.