Sunday, March 17, 2013

Cute New Items for Spring

Hi Everyone, 
I can feel Spring in the air. At last! Hope you're feeling it too.

Today I'm featuring 2 sweet items for sale at Lilis Bonbon. FREE SHIPPING on both.
These cute egg cups are now on sale at Lili's Bonbon, our etsy shop for one-of-a-kind items, sale items and supplies. They are filled with our Egg Guest Soaps. These  egg cups are so adorable. They are great for Easter decorations, but think how sweet they'd look in your kitchen on a shelf. Or you can use flameless tea lights or votive candles in them. Fill them with sweet treats for the kids. Or just keep our soap in them.

Here's another one-of-a-kind item available at Lili's Bonbon. He's Chuck, a chocolate moose made of terra cotta. We've added 3 soap spheres scented with chocolate amber fragrance. He's got a facle that will make you smile. Around the sides of the dish, there's a border of raised hearts and the words "Chocolate Moose Lover." Shipping is included in the price on both items. They are great buys. Find them here.

Thanks for stopping by. Happy Easter and Happy Spring.
Marie

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Why I love Canon Printers

Hi everyone,

 I've been meaning to share my experience with Canon printers for a few months. So now here it is.

I've been through my share of printers over the years. None of them lasted very long, but I certainly wasn't buying top of the line either. About 8 years ago I decided to look for the printer in my price range with the most positive reviews. The hands down winner of my  online search was the Canon Pixma 500. I think I purchased it for less than $150. I never had a problem with it. I mean NEVER. In 8 years. I can't say that about too many other items I own. My Vita Mix, Dyson vacuum cleaner and KitchenAid mixer come to mind, but that's about it. Certainly never got that kind of mileage out of any other brand of printer, even ones I paid more for. So when my beloved Canon finally bit the dust, I started looking again, but this time I stuck with Canon, looking for the closest Pixma to the one I had. I found one in the same price range. Surprising after 8 years to find a comparable printer at the same price. It gets better.

I decided to call Canon. I had a few questions..  I also wanted to see if I could get a better price from Canon. So here's what happened. The sales rep was very nice and also very helpful. Nothing like good customer service. He told me the retail price which was about the same as I had found on line, around $125.

 But then he told me there was another option. He  used the word "refurbished."  When I hesitated, he told me what refurbished meant to Canon. First they are not broken items that are repaired and resold. Most of the refurbished items have never been out of the box. They are returns from stores making room for newer models or returns of overstocked items. A few may be customer returns, but not because they are broken. As he was telling me this, I thought to myself, "yeah, right." But then he told me the price:  $40. That included some kind of discount and shipping. And it was returnable. What could I lose? Even return shipping was free.

So now I have my Canon Pixma MG5320. It looked band new.  It's a 3 in 1. It does everything I want it to, only quieter than my last printer. I love the new  features. Since I got my printer, the price has gone down on the MG5320, but it's still not as low as $40. That makes me even happier, because if I had  paid full price, I'd be mad about the new lower price. :O) We've all had that happen.

 I know many people (like me) are devoted to a brand, but for those who are looking for a good deal, I think Canon is worth a look. I am one happy customer. I just wanted to pass this information along. I felt that I got a great deal.

Thanks for stopping by.
Marie

Friday, January 11, 2013

Hurricane Sandy Relief

Hello Everyone,

I had a difficult time choosing a photo for this post. There were so many heartbreaking images of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, but this one stood out. Seeing the American flag in tatters struck me. It reminded me that as Americans, we should stick together and help each other no matter what. No matter what our politics, religious beliefs, or personal philosophies might be. I have already made donations, but I was looking for another way to help, and I found it on Etsy.

I was updating one of my Etsy shops, and as always I started looking around on etsy. I found a team made up of people who donate part of the profits from their Etsy sales to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy. I joined and chose to send my donations to the American Red Cross and Rebuild Recover. I decided to split the donations because I was invited to join 2 teams.

If you visit my etsy shop, BlondeinaBathtub, 25% of all profits from your purchase will be donated to the American Red Cross, and the other 25% will be donated to Rebuild Recover.. I've updated and added new products.  Here's one of my new favorites.I hope you like it too. I've always been crazy about polka dots. This design is available in a few color combinations. Please visit and remember your purchase will help those in need.
Thanks for stopping by.

Marie

Welcome!
Hello Everyone,Welcome to my new blog . And I really mean new. This is all so new to me, but I am sure I will soon be up to speed. I knew it was time to create a blog when I started feeling that I was missing too much fun. I plan to share ideas, favorite things, and information. I love making soaps and toiletries, so you can be sure to see some ideas and tips related to bath and body care. I have so many favorite things; I hope to share them with you in fun ways. Enjoy your visit.