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DIY lip balm kits (and the "h" word)

  

 

 

I know. It's only October. And I'm about to say the "H" word. (Holidays!) But there's a reason, ya'll. That reason is the annual, unavoidable time vortex that opens in early November, sucks us all in, then spits us out disoriented, cranky, overfed and overtired on January 2.

 

Where did the time go? And what about all these half-done projects? 

 

This year will be different, I tell myself. This year I'll plan ahead. This year I'll start early.

 

But then, like last year, I don't. 

 

The truth is, I adore handmade holiday gifts. Kid-made? Even better. And we strive to make most - if not all - of our gifts each year. But somehow December always arrives about a month too soon, and we struggle to finish making half of the gifts that we've put on our lists.

 

In case you can relate, I've got your back.

 

This season we put together a stash of DIY Organic Lip Balm Kits for you or your kids to pick up now so you'll have plenty of time to make and decorate your balms before the holidays. No pressure, no rush, and no hunting around for all of the ingredients and supplies you need to pull it together.

 

And at the sale price below each balm comes in at less than half of what I sell a comparable balm for at LüSa, so you can't beat the price.

 

 

Our DIY Organic Lip Balm Kit contains everything you need to make oodles of lip balm with top quality organic ingredients. Organic avocado oil, organic beeswax, organic castor oil, organic sunflower oil, and essential oils. These are some of the identical ingredients we use in our own lip balms! 

 

I wrote the recipes and instructions so that adults and kids alike can follow them, making it an easy project for kids who want to craft their own holiday gifts for friends, teachers, and neighbors without a lot of adult intervention.

 

This week only I'm offering an early-bird discount on our DIY Lip Balm Kit of 15% off (to encourage you to start sooner rather than later on your holiday crafting). The ingredients are super fresh and will keep for up to a year, so there's no need to worry if you don't get to it right away.

 

To receive your discount, simply order your DIY Organic Lip Balm Kit, then use coupon code "DIY15CLEAN" for your discount (expires 10/19/17). (Please do not combine with other coupons or discounts.)

 

But wait! There's more! 

 

 

 

If you're feeling more needle-and-thread crafty, I've also placed both of my sewing patterns from my Etsy shop on sale. They are 20% off for the month of October! (No coupon required.)

 

Now. Get out there and make stuff!  

 

 

While they last

 

Edited to say: Hold the presses! You all are fast. These treasures sold out in under 10 minutes. Read on below just for fun, but at last count we're sold out. Sorry for those who missed it! 

Last spring a postal carried placed a customer's Treasure Box behind their delivery truck and promptly drove over it.

It was the weirdest LüSa delivery mishap yet.

The recipient came home to a wonderful smelling but tragically crushed box of product in her driveway. Needless to say, this was not what she was hurrying home to find. (I won't judge. I once drove over our lunch, which contained a glass jar of homemade pickles. Also messy; also fragrant.)

For reasons like this we always hold back a few Treasure Boxes, in case we need to reship after a delivery goes awry. 

And this season? Well, this season was a rare disaster-free delivery cycle. (Go, team Post Office!)

And that means we still have a few Summer Treasure Boxes looking for homes.

I decided to offer them up here. Because I like you. And because I think everything in this box is fabulous! 

The Treasure Box is always a surprise, but since this one is a past delivery, I'm revealing all her secrets.

The Summer 2017 Treasure Box contains:

• Dry Shampoo made with organic arrowroot (because who has time to shower every day? or every two?) * cornstarch-free
• Acne Stick (which your teenager will probably steal, or so our customers report)
• On-the-go Hand Cleanser (we are crazy about this!)
• A big, beautiful "everybody needs to chill" sachet, stuffed with organic lavender and lemon balm
• Peppermint foot polish (because: summer) made with organic sugar and Himalayan pink salt, among other things
• and Phoenix Burn Balm (one of my favorite new formulas of all time) that I'm pretty sure I don't ever want to live without

If you're interested in purchasing one, snag one while you can and enjoy $20 off. I know. Seriously. But I really want these to find a home, and I thought that a big juicy coupon code would do the trick.

To receive your discount use code "20BUCKS". That coupon will work on the purchase of a single box or an annual subscription. Either way we'll ship you a summer box right away.

There aren't many left, so don't wait! When they're gone I'll add a note here letting late-comers know. (Coupon good only on the Summer 2017 collection or annual subscription beginning with the Summer 2017 box. Good while supplies they last.)  

Edited to add: Oh my goodness you are fast! We sold out in 10 minutes. Thanks, to everyone who ordered, and apologies to those who missed it.

Snatch them up, friends! And enjoy.

Happy weekending, dear ones!

Kickapoo River send-off

 Let me start by admitting how terrible I am at hosting work parties. I'm pathetic. In the 15 years I've been running a business I have never (never!) hosted one.

I know. So lame.

But last week we wanted to send two of our favorite LüSa family members off in style as they move on to the next chapter of their lives and careers, so a work party was planned.

On the river, of course, because we think that's more fun that hors d'evours or pizza. 

Because LüSa is family at it's core it was a family party, and other team member's kids were in attendance as well. And as the rain passed and the clouds cleared, we hit the water. 

We were sending off the wonderful Raina and Jaia, who have been working at LüSa for years in one capacity or another.

When Raina was just 12 she would often come to work with her mom Karen, our Operations Manager, during summer break. Back then LüSa was home-based and my own kids were small. While we were upstairs immersed in the day-to-day of homeschooling, nursing, and naps, there was a constant buzz and undertone of LüSa in our world, our team always in the background. Lupine was then (and now) enchanted with these older girls, and she has grown up with their songs and their art and their stories as an influence in who she has become.

Fast forward to today and Raina and Jaia (who have been our shipping team for some time) are ready to move on to their next adventure, launching their first album with a tour out west. 

They departed just a couple of days after our paddle, and we were so glad to have a chance to send them off, Kickapoo River style.

Happy travels, you two.

We'll miss them so!

 

 

Free stainless straws with Treasure Box

As most of you know, I create a seasonal subscription box packed with organic body care just four times a year. It's one of my favorite projects, as it's a huge creative outlet for me dreaming up a new collection each season. I over-stocked the Summer Treasure Box this year, so - for only the second time ever - we still have a few on hand as of shipping day! That means if you're still contemplating signing up for one box or for a year, we've got you covered.

Sign up today and add a comment on your order of "Stainless Straw Set" and I'll add two stainless steel straws to a single box and a set of four for an annual subscription. (While they last!) Or if you prefer, add a note of "Surprise me - blog bonus" and I'll add an extra body care item to your summer box instead!

But hurry! We only have a few on hand, and these gems won't last. 

Happy summer to each of you!

Rachel

 

*This offer can not be combined with other Treasure Box offers.

Free Better Balm or Summer Lip Balm

Below is a little special I was running for my LüSa Organics customers in our weekly newsletter. I thought I'd share it here as well, since I know some of you are in the market for an effective tick and mosquito repellent.

 

If you'd like to receive my weekly email and coupon code, simply enter your email address here. I promise not to spam you.

 

The special offer follows. Have a lovely weekend, friends!

 

 

Spring is in full swing and it won't be long until summer is here. That means ticks, mosquitoes, and biting flies are back - and the sun is shining bright! But don't despair. We've got you covered.

 

LüSa Shoo is an effective toxin-free insect repellent. And it's safe for kids! Shoo is effective on:

* Ticks

* Mosquitoes and

* Biting Flies

 

Our new Sunshine Butter is made with 20% non-nano zinc oxide. Easy to apply and safe for kids over 6 months of age! 

This week only pick up a bottle of Shoo (any size) and a tin ofSunshine Butter and we'll add your choice of a free Summer Lime Lip Balm or a small Better Balm to your order.

 

To redeem simply order the one or more of each product listed above and add a comment of "Clean Spring Essentials" to your order. Then let us know which extra you'd prefer. We'll do the rest.

 

Offer good through May 31, 2017.

Can not be combined with other offers or promotions. Retail customers only, please.

Treasure Box bonus

Two years ago today I introduced you to a new idea I was working on - the LüSa Treasure Box.

I wasn't sure if the idea would take off, or if maybe, I don't know... three of you would subscribe and I would have to make good on my promise of six new products each season anyway! Of course that isn't how it worked out at all. The first Treasure Box (and the two years worth that have followed) were a runaway success, and I feel I owe much of that success to you.

You were the first place I brought that idea, and you loved it and jumped in to give it a try. I'm honored and grateful indeed.

When I explained the concept to Steven, our production superhero at LüSa he said, "Wait... so people are saying 'Here's my money, you can send me whatever you want.'? They love you." And I feel that love and trust everyday. You know we're not a corporation, we're a family. And that we care about your families as much as we do about our own.

In the two years since we first launched the Treasure Box we've dreamed up many new products that were such a hit we had to bring them into our permanent line. These are now LüSa customer favorites like our Charcoal Facial Bar, Sea Spray Hair Texturizer, Magnesium Mist topical magnesium oil, and our zinc oxide Sunshine Butter.

But we've delivered on so much more than that! Everyone has their favorites, like a lemon myrtle whipped body lotion we offered in the very first box that people are still emailing about, or an arnica muscle balm we shared during the second year. There's been so much goodness, it's hard to keep track.

Because this box marks the start of our third year, I wanted to offer something really special to you, my blog readers, because this is where it all began. I rarely offer LüSa products to you, but for so many reasons today feels like a good time.

Since you're my online inner circle; my favorite corner of the internet; I'll even give you a few hints of what we're tucking into the upcoming collection. (If you promise not to tell!)

The summer box just might contain...

~ something for hair

~ something for face

~ something for happy summer feet

~ something for a relaxing home

~ something for when you're on the go

~ something to keep handy in the kitchen or by the campfire. 

Did I pique your interest yet? I hope so!

Sign up for a summer box today and I'll throw in a full-sized extra (or four!), just for you...

Choose one item from the list below if you sign up for a single box, and receive all four if you sign up for a full year!

Arnica Muscle Mender 

This oil was from a pervious Treasure Box and is one of our most-requested products ever. Rub it in to your muscles and joints, anywhere you need a little Arnica goodness.

Headache Balm

A bestseller from one of our first Treasure Boxes, Headache Balm is now a regular item in the LüSa shop.

Cooling Facial Mist

We offered this in the Summer 2016 Collection and still receive requests for more! We made a batch as a special order for a customer, and kept a few to share with you.

Tinted Lip Balm

Another favorite from our first year of boxes, our Tinted Lip Balm is subtle color for any skin tone.

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To redeem, simply order your Treasure Box (single or annual subscription) today. Leave an order comment of "Blog Bonus" and if you're ordering a single summer collection let us know which product you would like us to add.

It's that simple! But don't wait. Our Treasure Boxes never last long, and this collection is sure to be no exception.