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Creative ScentSations Scent List

June 22nd, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

Scent List

http://www.creativescentsations.net/store/aGo.asp?aff=497


Bakery Scents & Spice Scents

Grandmas Kitchen - Banana Nut Bread - Chocolate Cake - Apple Butter - Butterscotch - Banana Split - Red Hot Cinnamon - Home For The Holidays- Vanilla- Hot Apple Pie- Cinnamon - Pumpkin Pie- Pumpkin & Vanilla- Gingerbread- Oatmeal Honey- Chestnuts & Brown Sugar - Cinnamon Crunch - Maple - Strawberry Shortcake - Sugar Cookies - Vanilla Nutmeg

Fruity Scents

Watermelon - Strawberry - Cantaloupe - Grape - Cucumber - Cucumber Melon - Mulberry - Fruit Blast - Pear - Peach - Sex On The Beach - Blueberry - Cherry - Mango & Papaya- Pink Grapefruit- Blackberry Sage - Applejack- Apple Butter- Citrus Sorbet- Papaya Lime - Blackberry - Black Cherry - Candied Cranberries - Dreamsicle - Pomegrante - Sweet Pineapple - Monkey Farts

Florals & Earthy

Patchouli - Lavender - Rose - Plumeria- Sandalwood- Woodland Trail- Rosewood Henna - Cinnamon & Sandalwood - Gardenia - Honeysuckle - Lilac - Poinsettia - Sweet Pea

Clean & Fresh Scents

Sandalwood - Baby Powder - Downy- Baby Fresh - Essenza Calming Blend - Leather

Drinks-Candy-Misc

Pink Lemonade - Licorice - Bubblegum - Brandy - Vanilla Anise - Strawberry Daquiri Black Magic - White Tea & Ginger- Sex On The Beach- Coffee Caramel Cream - Cappuccine Brulee - Vanilla Latee - Coumbian Coffee -

April Vendor Spotlight

May 27th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

Congratulations to our April Vendor Spotlight Nominee, Robin Brostovski! I was so excited that you got this recognition, Robin!

Let’s learn more about her and her businesses!

Where are you from?

I was born in NJ (lived in Montclair, Verona, Cedar Grove…then in Barnegat, Freehold…and when married in Red Bank…WHEW!).  We moved to Virginia 16 years ago to get away from the rat race.  We now live in the middle of nowhere..in Virginia.

Favorite things to do on your time off?

Scrapbooking and crafts!!!  I enjoy spending time with family.  I enjoy the outdoors - hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming.

What companies do you rep for? (please include your link)

Close To My Heart    www.shopwithrobin.myctmh.com (my main squeeze!)

Wrap it Right    www.wrapitright.com/store/affiliate.asp?aff=900

Stuff A Pal     www.stuffedpals.com

Home and Garden Party    www.shoppingwithrobin.com

How long have you been in direct sales?

about 2 1/2 yrs.

Have you won any awards for being in direct sales?  If so, can you share with us?

Well, this Vendor Spotlight (LOL).

I have gotten certificates for achievement.  I am presently working on a degree program given by Close To My Heart for business building and technique.

What is your most gratifying moment of being a WAHM?

Watching my children grow up..they took their first steps with me there…plus we homeschool, so watching them read for the first time, and moving up the ladder there.  Also being independent and able to do direct sales from home.  We sacrificed a LOT for me to stay home - but it was worth the loss of salary to be able to be here for my children and home.

Is there anything else you would like to share with us?

I have been honored and grateful to find such wonderful WAHM’s out there!  I have learned from you, and I have had the joy of meeting some of the most amazing women!  I am honored to have been chosen for this Vendor Spotlight!  I hope my journey continues in a positive direction and look forward to meeting more of your in the future!

List your specials here:

For Close to My Heart:  - buy one card kit, get one 20% off.  Buy one scrapbook kit, get one 20% off.  Buy one stamp set, get one 20% off.  Don’t forget we have our already discounted stamp of the month.  And for April (starting on the 15th) we have our Make Magic scrapbook kit!!  A kit that you can make 2 scrapbook pages EASILY a month for a year - you get 24 level 1 sheets, 24 feet of ribbon, brads, memory protectors and instructions. EXCELLENT for beginners or even those who have little time.

For Wrap it Right - our products are excellent for business builders!!  Take 10% off any order.  But you must email me.

For Stuff A Pal - 15% off all orders in April!  Check out our little pals stuffed with fluff and make a friend for life!  Top quality…excellent company!

For Home and Garden Party - 15% off all orders in April!! Email me for those.  And check out the Treasure Chest of savings online!!

You can order online at any time, but email me if you want the specials at rbiz@shoppingwithrobin.com

Thank you!!

Customer Loyalty Survey

May 9th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

As a customer, you want good service. Your consultant provides you with the service you asked for and goes beyond her call of duty. You want to be able to call your consultant and get what you need when you need it. As a consultant, your customer base is supposed to be solid and loyal. When you gain a customer, you do not expect them to buy from you one month and then buy from another consultant the next month. I don’t expect to lose a customer unless I do something wrong, but it seems that the loyalty is missing in the online market.

  1. What do you think your responsibility as a customer is the first time you speak with your consultant offering the products you want and/or need?
  2. Now, you are considering joining the company in which you enjoy the products so much that you would like a little extra income. Do you join with the consultant that first interested you in her product or wait for the best deal on joining forgetting all loyalty to that consultant?
  3. Would you consider yourself a loyal customer (buying from only the consultant that first introduced you to their products)?
  4. In a saturated market, how do you pick who you are going to buy from?

I would love to know the answers to these questions. We are wasting time and money on people who really do not appreciate the service that we are providing to our customers.

You can post anonymously by leaving a comment…please let me know what you are thinking….

Tupperware

April 29th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

I have uploaded May specials, hostess gifts, consultant kit flyer, and more for your viewing.

I would love to be your Tupperware consultant! Be sure and visit my site at http://my.tupperware.com/amyleigh676

You can book an online party or start your business with me today! An online party takes less than 10 minutes to set up, and you reap all the rewards of a traditional party. Online hostesses and their guests also have an opportunity to purchase exclusive items that are only available to the hostess and her attendees.

The Star Program tracks your progress for your first thirty days in Tupperware, and it also gives you a guide to shoot by.

The Compensation Chart shows the different levels and earnings that you can achieve with Tupperware.

The “You Hold The Answer Questionnaire” is a few questions to ask yourself if you are looking to start a new career with Tupperware. Anyone who fills out this questionnaire and sends it back to me will receive a FREE gift.

Remember to ask me how you can earn your kit, so we can get your Grand Opening booked today!

Tupperware rewards their consultants for bringing new people into the business and for achieving sales for the business. As a consultant with Tupperware, you look forward to learning what the new rewards will be for the month, so let me show you some of the rewards that I can earn this month.

Diamond Creek Candles Fragrance List

April 18th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

Fragrance List

Fragrance list does not include lamp fuels & Wickless

The Following are available in 3.oz 7.5oz and 12.5oz Jar Candles & Scoopables Only.

Visit My Diamond Creek Candles Website

Angel Wings A light airy fragrance for those who don’t like the pine and spicy kinds!

Banana/Coconut A crisp tropical pleasure. Makes you think of laying on a beach getting the perfect Island tan!

Berry Blast A scrumptious mix of mulberry, cranberry, and orange for a Blast of Berries.

Blueberry Muffins Very tart, buttery blueberry. You’d swear its straight from the oven!

Buttercream A very rich buttery, vanilla scent! Just like the buttercream frosting on a cake!

Candy Cane A classic peppermint with a sweet twist. You’ll sure want to hang this one on the Christmas tree.

Caramel Apple Fruit and Candy unite to create this favorite of young and old.

Cherry Very Very Cherry! This one will make you thirsty for Kool-Aid!

Cinnamon Bun Wow head to the nearest mall and get a fresh warm sticky bun drizzled with frosting!

Country Berry Hotcakes TM This is what everyone dreams of smelling in the morning. Buttery hotcakes right of the griddle, layered in berries and syrup!

Crème Brulee Rich vanilla custard with just the right touch of caramelized sugar on top!

Crushed Ginger Warm, sweet and pungent, just like real fresh ginger! Smells very similar to the Origins Ginger Essence fragrance.

Cucumber Melon A splash of watermelon and cucumber makes for this fun summer fragrance.

DreamweaverTM This enchanting fragrance will take your breath away. A truly unique scent with a sensual earthy musky type with a smooth powdery overtone.

Eucalyptus The soothing cool refreshing smell of the eucalyptus plant. Like breathing fresh green air!

Freesia A Spring floral scent. Very Nice!

Frost Bite A cool refreshing blast of Wintergreen that will chill you to your toes.

Fun in The Sun An upbeat of peach, orange, and a hint of cranberry’s.

Gardenia The sweet, pure fragrance of this Island flower will intoxicate your senses.

Gingerbread A perfect holiday treat! A richly spiced gingerbread with just the right hint of sweetness.

Grape Specially formulated for the grape lovers Very sweet with a splash of tart!

Graham Cracker Old fashioned crispy graham crackers made with honey & wheat flour, with just a touch of cinnamon & brown sugar!

Harvest Throw a few logs on the fire and grab some Apple Cider and let the warm spices fill the air.

Hawaiian Paradise - A tropical blend that’s sure to make you want to take a vacation. It’s raining pineapple.

Hearts N Flowers A very feminine floral blend that’s sure to make you think pink!

Hot Apple Pie Just the right blend of warm apples, spices and that home baked pie crust smell.

Jasmine These small, white, night blooming flowers produce a wonderful romantic fragrance with sweet notes and a rich blend.

Juniper Breeze Very smooth and fresh not a perfumy floral! Very Pleasant!

Kiwi - This is a very strong fruity tropical scent sure to please.

Lavender A nice smooth relaxing floral.

Lilac - The sweet smell of Lilac bushes blooming is a pleasant scent!

Lily of the Valley - This English Wildflower leads to the woods of a sweet magical fragrance.

Lemon Chiffon Smooth creamy lemon blended with vanilla tocreate this wonderful pie.

Lemon Pucker Tart zingy lemon that will make your lips pucker when you smell it!

Mango/Papaya Very sweet picked from the tree if you like Mango this is it!

Mountain air Love that clean laundry smell, well this is it!

Mulberry Incredibly strong scent throw. Very pronounced mouth watering Mulberry.

Mulled Cider Just the right thing to warm a fall day. Smell the Orange rind and mulling spices in this Apple Cider delight.

Nutty Taffy Apples Sweet, crunchy, and fruity! Like the one’s you get at the carnival. All the good stuff wrapped up in one!

Ocean Mist A brisk ocean scent clean and refreshing!

Oh Christmas Tree An evergreen blend of the winter forest.

Orchid This wonderful floral scent can be found growing on mountainsides, fields, and the rainforest. This is a intriguing scent.

Passion Fruit - A sweet tropical fruit, the name says it all!

Peachy Ripe juicy peaches perfect for those peach jars!

Pina Coloda Just like the drink. A tropical blend of pineapples and coconuts!

Pineapple Blossom - The sweet aroma of this elusive blossom is transformed it into a dreamy tropical fragrance! Truly a smooth tropical fragrance like no other!

Pine Plantation A very traditional Fragrance of the pine trees.

Plumeria A Hawaiian flower very strong, but sweet perfumery scent.

Pumpkin Pie A rich Pumpkin Pie with Just the right touch of spice Get the whip cream out!

Raspberry Yum is all we can say about this great raspberry!

Sleighbells A upbeat berry scent with a hint of sweet vanilla.

Spring Rain A fresh light rain scent with a touch of floral.

Storm Watch TM Like cold rain! This brisk scent will take your mind to a cool rainy day!

Strawberry Fresh from the strawberry patch it gets no sweeter than this!

Sugar Cookie The sweetest of vanilla. Sure to make you want to bake.

Sugar Plum A Very sweet pleasantly plum this one has the perfect unique touch.

Sweet Pepper Tang What a fusion! This much requested scent starts with top notes of tree ripened sweet oranges mixed with a splash of fiery red chili peppers that reminds us of the original drink tang!

Tidal Wave TM Let the waves roll in with this crisp, fresh aquatic fragrance. One of the cleanest salty oceans scents ever.

Very Vanilla Very warm, rich, and sweet. A high powered vanilla.

Victorian Rose This is a very nice mellow Rose scent.

Water Blossom Ivy A white floral fantasy. Cascading waterfall of flowers! A soft musky background very strong and wonderful!


~~~~~~~~ OVAL SCENTS ~~~~~~~~

Available Only in the Classy Oval Collection & Scoopable Tarts




Blackberry Musk An awesome fragrance that combines sweetness of sun kissed blackberries and the sultry smell of musk–but lighter on the musk. So those of you who think you don’t like musk, give it a try. I’m betting you won’t be disappointed!

Blue Sugar Finally the “brother” fragrance to Pink Sugar! Our version of this dark, sophisticated men’s cologne begins with a blend of caramelized sugar and vanilla topped with heady notes of cedar and tonka bean. The soul of the fragrance combines rich notes of licorice, patchouli, lavender, heliotrope, and coriander, freshened with crisp bergamot and mandarin, then finished with soothing notes of star anise and ginger. A fabulously hip, sexy and masculine aroma that women could wear too! Envision the sweetness of Pink Sugar, but with a clean, spicy, woodsy flair… that’s Blue Sugar!

Brown Sugar Nutmeg Sweet brown sugar, the spicy warmth of nutmeg and accents of bourbon with sheer vanilla bean, amber and soft woods makes this fragrance a sweet surprise!

Buttermilk Pancakes Vanilla, Creamy Buttermilk, Sticky Maple Sweet Cream, Maple, White Cocoa Musk, Vanilla Bean and Golden Honey!

Butt Naked A fun, fruity blend of bananas and berries!

Clean Cotton Type The refreshing scent of just cleaned sheets dried in a gentle breeze. Who doesn’t love the smell of clean laundry? I love, love, love the smell of clean sheets that have been hanging on the clothesline on a warm summer day! While I don’t think any perfumer can duplicate that fragrance, this runs a close second. Smells a lot like Bounce fabric sheets in my opinion. Just like the name says, very CLEAN!

Cookie Jar Wow! This one is a winner. You can smell the icing, the cinnamon, and the molasses, the sweetness of raisins with a hint of brown sugar. We’re not sure what this cookie is exactly, but it’s definitely wonderful!! What are you waiting for? Ya gotta try this one!

Deep Fried Ice Cream Rich, creamy vanilla ice cream in a light, flakey crust sprinkled with cinnamon sugar & drizzled with honey! This delicious fragrance will make you want to run to the nearest Mexican restaurant!

Dreamsicle A mix of orange and vanilla cream, just like an orange creamsicle from the ice-cream man!

Fresh Squeezed Oranges A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice on a sunny Florida morning!

Lavender Basil Very true herbal Lavender, incredibly strong combined with Basil adds a refreshing blast of unique herbal fusion! From mother nature’s garden combine beautifully to make a surprisingly wonderful fragrance that’s sure to capture everyone’s attention! Scent throw is out of this world!

Lime Leaf & Lily The fragrant leaves of the Kaffir Lime from Tropical Thailand are often used to give Thai foods a unique and fresh flavor. Here we’ve blended this exquisite green fragrance with the delicate aroma of white Lilies to create a complex, fresh scent that’s bursting with spring!

Log Cabin A weekend retreat for the outdoorsman in everyone! A warm rustic blend of earthy woods and spices with a fresh burst of pine.

Macadamia Nut The unique aroma of this tropical nut, captured right off the slopes of Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii. Truly a little taste of paradise!

Peppermint Fresh, clean, cool and minty. A true, sharp peppermint… perfect for foot scrubs, holiday candles or just everyday!

Pineapple Mangosteen Description on the way!

Pink Sugar Pink Sugar by Aquolina is a journey through the pleasures and flavors of childhood with a playful blend of vanilla and caramel. Notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Orange, Raspberry, Fig Leaves, Lily of the Valley, Licorice, Strawberry, Red Fruit, Cotton Candy, Tonka (Vanilla), Caramel, Musk, Sandalwood, Powder.

Sage, Sweetgrass & Cedar As of late, this has been one of our most requested fragrances. It seems a lot of you were searching for a nice sage, sweetgrass and cedar. Enhanced with bright citrus notes, the power of this fragrance is in the blend of grassy green notes, with hints of lavender sage and rosemary. Throw in some spicy clove, the warm outdoorsy scent of pine and oakmoss and you have a terrifically earthy fragrance!

Sugar Cane Ahh! The sweet aroma that wafts from the sugar cane fields of Brazil…intoxicatingly unique! Pure natural sugar cane blends harmoniously with notes of caramel and vanilla bean. Infused with alluring musk and white amber, and finished with gentle traces of palm leaves, apricot,heliotrope and wild hyacinth.

Toffee Maple Crunch A mouthwatering blend of rich maple and velvety vanilla with notes of sweet orange combining with cinnamon, clove and hints of coconut. Maple, vanilla, anise, coumarin and myrrh add to the richness of this fragrance. You can almost get a toothache smelling it! If you like sweets you will absolutely love this one!! Very strong and very unique!! Probably my favorite of the foodies!


~~~ COFFEE COLLECTION SCENTS ~~~

Available Only in the Coffee Collection and Scoopable Tarts



Cafe Vienna This sweet coffee scent starts with a nice strong bold coffee and then it is infused with vanilla, caramel and brown sugar.

Caramel Latte Nothing, but nothing smells better than the rich scent of caramel and coffee combined. Even the non-coffee drinkers will not be able to resist this one.

Caramel Macciato The ever popular trio of Caramel, Vanilla and Coffee.

Coffee Bean This could be the best part of waking up. Smells so strong who needs to drink coffee?

Hot Orange Danish What a heavenly combination. Spicy Orange and Fresh Baked Pastry. If you are looking for a unique scent, look no further.

Mocha Our own great mixture of our strong Coffee Bean and rich Chocolate.

Orange Vanilla Coffee This heavenly aroma of Rich Robust Coffee, Vanilla and Orange are must have.

Spicy Cup of Joe A wonderful blend of strong black coffee with a hint of Spicy Cinnamon.

Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee We have mixed up the perfect combination of our Coffee Beans and Vanilla Hazelnut to make this delightful aroma.


~~~~~~ JUICE BAR SCENTS ~~~~~~

Available Only in the Juice Bar Collection & Scoopable Tarts

Aloha Pineapple Slip on your lei and get ready for the tangy pineapple scent in this tropical smelling smoothie. Aloha pineapple is paradise that treats your body right, from the outside in!

Banana Berry Treat your self right with bananas and berries! That’s right—this deliciously creamy smoothie, smoothie scent of strawberry, bananas, raspberry and blueberries is good enough it could almost be healthy.

Carob Banana Smoothie Banana’s and Chocolate, a delicious combo that is sure to please the senses. Mmmm! I can see and smell it now.

Citrus Smoothie This unique scent has something for everyone. Sweet citrus, Pineapple and Bananas are just a few of the fruits that combine to make this sooooooo smooth.

Melonade One of summers biggest hits. Tart Lemonade combines with Sweet Watermelon for this sure fire combo.

Raspberry Rainbow Take an escape everyday with this refreshingly-familiar scent of raspberry, fresh squeezed oranges, strawberries and bananas. More rewarding than a pot of gold.

Strawberry Nirvana Seek heaven in this blend of fresh strawberries and bananas come together here with apple for a blissful scent.

Watermelon Kick Sounds just like its name sake. Sweet Watermelon with just a kick of Orange with some other sweet fruits to help out.

Our Best and Most Important Organ — Are we protecting it?

April 15th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

Let me start by asking you just a couple questions.

Do you use skin care?

Did you know that the skin is the largest, functioning organ in our bodies?

If you answered NO to either of those questions, let me tell you why your answer should be YES!

Skin care is vital to protecting and preserving your skin. The more abuse that your skin receives; the less that it can protect you. One of the main ways to take care of your skin is to keep it hydrated and maintain its elasticity. You can do this with moisturizes, but it is not safe to just use any product to do this.

On another post of mine, I have information about products that we use everyday, and I found out after joining Arbonne that those products are horrible for your skin.  To view this post, click HERE (link will open in a new window). It is very important that you see what some of the well known products contain that do harm to your skin.

Now, let me give you some facts that you probably did not know about your skin.  Some you may be familiar with, but others were a surprise to me!

  • 90% of all visual signs of aging are caused by exposure to the sun.
  • 10% of all visual signs of aging are caused by genetics and heredity.

These are pretty well known.  Now let me tell you what I learned while doing my Arbonne University modules!

  • Our bodies are covered in approx. 18 square feet of skin that weighs between 5 and 8 pounds.
  • Our skin is composed of lipids, sebum, and sweat.  These three elements help to protect us from the environment and damage to our skin.
  • The skin’s role as an organ is to protect us, regulate the temperature of our body, feel sensations, and secrete toxins from our body.
  • Thicker and Darker skin is less likely to have skin problems because of the moisture that thick skin holds and the melanin that is contained in darker skin.
  • Thin skin is the start of problems arising with your skin because of the lack of moisture (and to keep the skin moisturized) which causes a decrease in collagen and elastin.
  • Every 10 years, your skin thickness decreases 10%.
  • Between the ages of 20-80, collagen and elastin production decreases 65%.

Shocking information, isn’t it?  Well let me tell you a little bit more…

Do you remember me saying that we have approx.  18 square feet of skin? How about if I tell you what each square inch of your skin contains?

  • 65 Hairs
  • 95-100 sebaceous glands
  • 78 yards of nerves
  • 20 yards of blood vessels
  • 650 sweat glands
  • 9,500,000 cells
  • 1,300 nerve endings that record pain
  • 19,500 sensory cells
  • 78 sensory apparatuses to record heat
  • 13 sensory apparatuses to record cold

That is just per square inch!  Now multiply that times 18!  That is a lot of important features that we do not think to protect.  This is why I say that our skin is our best and most important organ.  Without it, what would hold us together as a person?

Now let’s talk about our time line!  When does all the aging start to occur?  Would you believe it starts in our 20’s?!?

  •  In your 20’s — You start seeing signs of aging around your eyes and lips from repetitive movements, like smiling, laughing, smoking, etc.
  • In your 30’s — Your skin is less resilient because your elastin starts to decrease (remember every 10 years), and gravity starts to take hold.
  • In your 40’s — Elastin goes away, and your skin starts losing its memory.
  • In your 50’s — Gravity decreases collagen and elastin, and your skin and muscles start to sag. (Ears will elongate and face becomes longer)

Does that scare you like it did me when I heard it?  That information has inspired me to start now and fix what I haven’t been doing to take care of my skin to this point, and I am 31 years old!  I should have started 11 years ago, but I didn’t know!  Did you know how soon aging begins?  I know that 11 years ago that I thought I would be young forever LOL.
Arbonne has taught me so much that I honestly did not know about skin care and more. If you would like to know more about your skin and what Arbonne’s heritage and mission is all about, let me know!  Our skin is so important, and you should know what this company has done to make sure we treat ourselves and our skin to some pure, safe, and beneficial skin care.

I have been an Independent Arbonne International Consultant since January, and I love my job! If you want to learn more about my job, post me a comment and let me know!

Thanks for reading, and let me know if I can help you save your skin from actinic and intrinsic signs of aging today!

Fragrance Lamp Tips

March 2nd, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set Fragrance Lamp on a level, stable surface. Remove the Decorative/Open Shade and Solid Snuffer Cap.

2. Fill Fragrance Lamp no more than two thirds full with fragrance lamp oil using the small funnel. Dry off any spilt Lamp Oil carefully! NOTE: Your fragrance lamp will not function properly if it is too full!

3. Insert the Wick Stone into the Fragrance Lamp and REPLACE THE SOLID SNUFFER CAP ON THE LAMP.. Allow at least 20 minutes for the Wick Stone to absorb fragrance oil.

4. Make sure the Fragrance Lamp is not near any flammable material. Light the Wick Stone and leave the flame on for 2 at least minutes. (You will get a substantial flame.) Ideally you want the base of the Wick Stone to start glowing red hot. Then blow out the flame. The Wick Stone is now operating. There will be no flame but the burner stone will be very hot!

5. Place the Decorative/Open Shade over the Wick Stone. The Decorative Shade protects you from getting burned on the hot Wick Stone and also helps to hold the heat in the stone. Never put the Decorative/Open Shade on your Fragrance Lamp when the flame is burning.

6. To extinguish, remove the Decorative/Open Shade and place the Solid Snuffer Cap on the Wick Stone.

HELPFUL HINTS & TROUBLESHOOTING

1. ALWAYS KEEP THE SOLID SNUFFER CAP ON THE FRAGRANCE LAMP WHEN IT IS NOT OPERATING. Failure to do so causes most of the wick problems folks encounter. The isopropyl alcohol in the lamp oil tends to evaporate and let the fragrance oil build up in the Wick Stone. Isopropyl alcohol also loves to absorb moisture out of the air, diluting the fragrance lamp oil with water, which means it will not burn! Make sure the Solid Snuffer Cap is on tightly and securely.

2. We strongly suggest you use a fireplace style butane lighter to light your fragrance lamp. They put out a good flame to get the lamp started.

3. Remember that the fragrance lamp works after the flame is extinguished. The flame is only to heat the stone to operating temperature and needs to be blown out after 2-4 minutes.

4. NEVER fill your fragrance lamp more than 2/3 full of fragrance lamp oil. The lamp needs the air at the top of the lamp to work properly and besides that you really do not want the flammable fragrance lamp oil in intimate contact with the hot Wick Stone!

5. Wick Stones usually last about a year or approximately 250 lightings. Wick burners are all different. Some seem to last forever and some don’t seem to last long at all.

6. A patent on wick stones claims that wick stone life is shortened by allowing your lamp to consumer all the fragrance lamp oil in the lamp. It says allowing the lamp to burn 100% of the lamp fuel creates carbon deposits that will plug up the microscopic holes in your wick stone. Others claim a periodic Wick Stone Burnout (burning up all the fuel in your lamp) helps keep your Wick Stone healthy.

7. Some folks advise never leaving fragrance lamp oil in a lamp between uses. This prevents the fragrance oils from building up in the Wick Stone and keeps the alcohol from absorbing moisture out of the air. This is not an absolute must, but is a good idea.

8. Diamondcreek sells replacement Wick Stones. (Unlike some of our competitors, we’re not trying to get rich selling wicks!)


9. You can change fragrances by letting the wick dry on a paper towel. It is okay to go from fragrance to fragrance without drying the Wick Stone, the fragrances will blend until the existing fuel in the wick is used up.

10. If your stone fails to light there are several potential causes

  • The fragrance lamp oil may not be wicked up to the Wick Stone enough yet. Put on the Solid Snuffer Cap back on for another 20 minutes then try again to light your Fragrance Lamp.
  • Your Fragrance Lamp could be “over-wicked”. If your Lamp was left exposed to the air for too long with the Solid Snuffer Cap off, it could buildup fragrance lamp oil in the stone. If so, hold the lighter flame to the stone longer (sometimes it takes several minutes), it should light once the oil deposits are dispersed.
  • Your Wick Stone may have absorbed moisture from the air. The Isopropyl Alcohol in the fragrance lamp oil just loves to absorb water from any source available. Too much water and it will not burn no matter how long you hold a flame to it. In this case, pull the Wick Stone and let it completely dry out for about 24 hours in a warm dry non-humid location.
  • Your Wick Stone’s microscopic pores may be clogged with the deposits that build up over time from combustion. Sometimes this can be fixed by soaking the wick stone in “Unscented – Wick Cleaner”. Soak the wick for an hour or so in the “Unscented – Wick Cleaner” and then put it back in the fragrance lamp and light it right away. Sometimes a Wick Stone can be “rejuvenated” by burning the “Unscented – Wick Cleaner” in the fragrance lamp for a few hours.
  • The Wick Stone may just be all used up. Over time the catalytic metals in the wick get used up or coated with deposits and the wick stone is finished.WHITE SMOKE? Some lamp oil fragrances have a tendency to produce a “white smoke”. The “white smoke” is harmless and results from incomplete combustion of very long chain molecules in some fragrance oils.

    www.diamondcreekcandles.com/f150

  • February Vendor Spotlight

    March 1st, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

    Congratulations to our February Vendor Spotlight Nominee, Susan Baird! The votes were unanimous, and what is so awesome was that Susan saved us with coming in on a last minute spot to fill in for someone! You always to a wonderful job, Susan, and you are a great asset to our website. Let’s learn more about Susan! (Her answers are in bold)

    Where are you from? Southeast Ohio

    Favorite things to do on your time off? I spend most of my time with my 5 year old son. I also enjoy reading and cooking.

    What companies do you rep for? (please include your link) I am the proud owner of Letters By Design www.LettersByDesign.com

    How long have you been in direct sales? I started in direct sales over 10 years ago and have been active in the online direct sales community for a few years now.

    Have you won any awards for being in direct sales? If so, can you share with us? Not that i know of.

    What is your most gratifying moment of being a WAHM? Opening my own company. This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time.

    Congratulations, Susan! You deserve this recognition hon! I am so happy to have you a part of this site!

    Check out this generous special from Susan!

    Take 10% off your order by using Coupon Code TY10 at checkout at www.LettersByDesign.com

    Arbonne Facts and Results

    February 22nd, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

    I have a few facts and result pictures to share with you all. Please let me know if you would like to host an Arbonne party with me. You may not be able to resist after reading all the information.

    If you are interested in ordering Arbonne for you and your family or for your clients, please allow me to be the one that introduces you to Arbonne. My consultant ID is 17490853 to become my client. Go to http://www.arbonne.com and sign up for an account.

    If you are interested in being an Arbonne consultant, drop me a line, and I will get back to you. You can get started with Arbonne for $29 + tax, and with the consultantship you get a 35% discount on all your products. After a year, you stay active for $15 a year. I would love to have you on my team :) We are very supportive and help new consultants launch their new business.

    Vendor Questionnaire

    February 19th, 2008 by Amy G Unlimited

    I figure the best way to learn more about your customer’s needs is to ask questions, and find out what they want.  After all, we are doing this to prosper in business and gain a good relationship with our customers.  With this said, I would like to ask all of you that come to my site a few questions that pertain to business in general and prospect a little on what you would like to see coming from me and my site.

    The questionnaire below you can copy and paste to me in an email, or you can just reply to this post with your answers.  I prefer it to be emailed to me though :)  My email is consultant@amygilman.com.

    Please answer these questions to the best of your ability, and thanks in advance for participating!

    1.  What price do you think is fair to charge for party slots?

    a. $0.50
    b. $1.00
    c. $1.50
    d. FREE
    e. Other:  Please Specify

    2.  After March, I plan to have my parties to happen monthly.  What special features would you like to see go with your party spots?  (You can choose more than one for your answer.)

    a.  A vendor page
    b.  Free advertisement on the directory
    c.  Coupon to one of my companies
    d.  A specials page and vendor page
    e.  Just a spot would be fine….

    3.  Do you book catalog parties with at least one vendor when attending a party?

    a.  Yes
    b.  No
    c.  Sometimes
    d.  Never

    (note:  not every party you attend but as much as you can fit in your schedule)

    4.  What prizes would you like to see awarded from vendors?

    a.  $5 Gift Certificate
    b.  Free gift
    c.  % off
    d.  Other:  Please Specify:

    5.  How would you feel about a donated prize given at each party?

    Type your answer here:

    6.  If you are a vendor, would you donate a prize for the parties?

    a.  Yes
    b.  No
    c.  Maybe

    7.  What day would be the best for having the monthly vendor fair starting in April?

    a.  1st day of the month
    b.  middle of the month
    c.  last day of the month

    Thanks for participating in this questionnaire!  If you have any other suggestions or comments on how we can make Amy G Unlimited any better, please feel free to add them also!