Tuesday, August 4, 2009

I'm still out here!


Hello from the land of the busy! LOL!

I know it has been several months since I've updated here, and that there are still a few of you who care and are following my adventures. I thought I'd post a little update.

Things are going very well with school. I'm absolutely LOVING Massage Therapy. I'm in a class with an awesome instructor and some pretty fabulous students. Our class is small and so we keep things pretty intimate which makes the learning experience really focused. I'm looking forward to all of things we have to touch on, and then on to pursuing intensive seminars in the things I love the most (neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue and myofascial release so far!).

On the home-front, things are humming along. My hubby and children have been so very supportive ... they are truly a blessing. They have an extreme amount of patience and are adjusting very well to my absence for those 4 evenings per week.

I also wanted to put out there that it is doubtful at this time that I will resume the sale of my handmade soaps/sundries. I have some other interests I'd like to explore after school including the possibility of certification to be a clinical herbalist as well as personal practice in yoga (which I've already started). I hope with all my heart that those who have been loyal customers in the past will seek out some of my very good friends for your handmade soap needs. If you need personal recommendations, please feel free to contact me. I'd be happy to supply you with a list of trusted Bath & Body makers!

Until next time,
Namaste!

Monday, May 4, 2009

Going Back To School!!!


I'm going back to school after all ... only instead of going for Practical Nursing I am going for Massage Therapy. I'm SO very excited!!! Being a healing art, it's really more in line with how I think about health and wellness anyway. I'm so very thankful to my online friend from Magic Hands Workshop for telling me about her experiences as a Massage Therapist. Out of her kindness blossomed an inquiry to the local Career Institute ... a little nudge from the universe. Thanks, Jackie!!!

Friday I had a visit with the Admissions Counselor and a tour of the campus. They sent me home with some homework (for Student Finance) and a study guide for the pre-admissions test. OMG, I have not been a student in FOREVER, LOL!!!

Today I went back up to the campus to take my test and finish the enrollment process. I scored very well on the test (it was basic language arts, reading comprehension and math - no calculator). That was exciting to me! I completed the necessary paperwork and I'm all set to begin classes later this month!!!

Orientation is on May 19 and classes begin on May 20. I will be in school full-time until February, which means my plans for reopening the soap shop may have to be on hold for a little while. When I know what my commitment for classes and homework will be, I will know better if I'm able to keep up with soaping, too.

Thanks for allowing me to share my exciting news!!!

Cheers,
Dana

Sunday, April 26, 2009

News & an Update

It has been nearly two months since I closed my web store on Etsy. While I haven't done much in the way of soaping, I have been doing a lot of soul-searching.

I had intended to go back to school to get my nursing license. After some long talks with my partner (who is also my very best friend), I've come to the realization that perhaps the pursuit of Western Medicine isn't my calling. I'd love to study some principles of Eastern Medicine and perhaps even begin with aromatherapy. But I will not be putting it at the forefront right now.

I also miss soaping. Making soap was a great creative outlet for me - and I'm rather lost without it. I've made three new scents - they will be ready to offer here around the 1st of May (which also happens to be my Etsyversary). I'm considering reopening the web store and offering the three scents I have available.

Green Clover & Aloe Soap

Eventually, I'm considering a name change. That will depend on how well the reopening goes and how motivated I am to put the leg work into launching a new store. For now, I figure I am able to test market the new scent selections from Moon Maiden so it works out well ... and my fabulous customers know right where to find me, too.

If you're interested in knowing when the shop reopens, you can sign up through Etsy to receive a one-time notification when the shop comes back online.

MoonMaidenSoap.etsy.com

Until then!

Cheers,
Dana

Monday, March 2, 2009

Prices now reduced to $3 per bar!

Just a quick update ...


All soap prices in my Etsy shop have now been reduced to just $3 per bar. That is a 40% savings off of my regular retail. They are moving FAST - if you would like some before they're all gone, I invite you to stop by:

MoonMaidenSoap.etsy.com

Thank you for the great response and all of the warm thoughts and well-wishes!

Cheers!
Dana