Akilah Richards! Tell Oprah To Stop Searching

P.S. One more thing. Akilah Richard has submitted her short audition to Oprah's Search For The Next TV Star-Your Own Show! I think it is a beautiful thing. Lets help Akilah make this happen. Listen to her audition and vote, here.

P.S.S. Tell Oprah the search is over.

It's Wednesday, Baby! Win $25 Gift Certificate!

It's "hump day"! Monday is so yesterday, and the weekend is on the horizon. It's Wednesday, Baby celebrates "your time"!

Today, one randomly selected Fan will be chosen to win a $25 gift certificate! Read our Facebook Note on how to enter. Ends 11:59p est.

Olfactory Moment

May 17th

Olfactory- Of, relating to, or contributing to the sense of smell.
Moment- A specific point in time, especially the present time. OR. A particular period of importance, influence, or significance in a series of events or developments.

How significant are the moments in your life? Do you take the time to live in your moments? Do you just go about aimlessly, taking your senses for granted?

A couple of weeks ago, I started the Olfactory Moment on our Fan Page. It sort of got lost in the wall posts. So, I've decided to bring it here.

What is the Olfactory Moment? The Olfactory Moment is when you tell the readers what aroma or odor you smelled over the weekend. What memory did it recreate? Was it a scent that you may never forget, thus creating future memories of that past moment?

For example: When I smell rain, I say that it smells like worms. When at 4 years of age, I attended a Montessori school. After the rainfall, we would go outside to splash in puddles and observed the worms that surfaced. I would touch the worms with the shovel and watch them curl up. That was a fun childhood (olfactory) moment for me.

Did you have an Olfactory Moment this weekend?

Indie Artisan Giveaway-2010! Bundt Blessings Cakes!

Open to US residents only.

You must leave your first name, email address, and comment to qualify for this giveaway. Entries without these details are not counted in giveaway.

This month's Indie Artisan Giveaway is being sponsored by Bundt Blessing Cakes!

This my passion baking bundt cakes or pound cakes, so I have stepped out on faith (2 Cor. 5:7) to begin this business. As I stepped out on faith I realize not only do I need to serve the physical but I must serve the spiritual as well. So, I have combined my greatest passion(sharing the Good News) with my other passion (baking bundt cakes) to be able to serve the whole person. I hope you will take the time to be encouraged, motivated, inspired as I use the gifts that God has given me.  Stephanie Fairley-Owner

Connect with Bundt Blessings Cakes:

Bundt Blessings Cakes Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bundtblessingscakes

Gift Certificate-Retail Value $20

No purchase is necessary to win. You simply have to visit Bundt Blessings Cakes to take a look around. Leave a comment about one of the creations. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be deleted. Your comment should include:

• Your name and a way to reach you (email address) should you win.
• The name of your favorite item in the shop(s) or the URL to it.

The contest ends on Friday, May 28th, 9 p.m.(est). The winner will be selected using random.org.

Miss Rosa Wristlet Winner!

Congratulations to Karen Yuen! Karen will, without a doubt, be fly carrying this haute handbag, designed by Miss Pretty Perfect. Thank you to all who participated.  

New! Stay Sweet POWER Scents! For Girls. EMPOWER!

I am brewing with excitement, to be able to introduce the new addition to the Stay Sweet Collection!

It took some time for a new addition to be added.  There were certain attributes that I wanted to cover:  something affordable for a young girl to purchase, something cute, yet indicates maturity, something that will empower, something that would feel good, and of course smell good.  The Stay Sweet Power Scents provides all of that, plus she can take it wherever she goes (something that I did not have on the list, but I love it).

Next, was the recipe.  Only three simple, wholesome ingredients, but it took some time for me to get just the right balance. The Warrior Princesses were the testers. It took a few "no mommy", before I got the royal thumbs up of approval.

Most importantly was the message that I want to deliver.  I want girls and young ladies to know that beauty cannot be defined.  Yes, it is important to take care of your "temple", and that shows through healthy skin, healthy hair, healthy bone structure, healthy eyes, and a healthy smile.  However, beauty is HER being who she is and who SHE will be.  Physical appearance is noticed first, but the attraction is who she is.  So thinking of my Warrior Princesses and great stories that I read on blogs about other girls and young ladies, I began to think of the different types of girls that make the world go around.

I introduced to you THOSE girls:

• Girl Power! bursting grapefruit & juicy melon
  Do you find joy in accomplishing your goals? You believe in yourself. You are a leader. You annihilate obstacles. You welcome challanges. You like being you. You are Girl Power!
  
  
  
• Athletic Power! tangy raspberry & sweet pineapple
  Are you a girly girl with an edge? You have self discipline. You are the definition of team spirit. You are a true fan- it’s not all about the uniform. You like being you. You are Athletic Power!
  
  
• Comedic Power! fresh peach & tropical banana
  Do you like to turn frowns upside down? You have a funny bone that works overtime. You always see the silver lining. You have a great sense of humor. You like being you. You are Comedic Power!
  
  
• Sister Power! mouth-watering strawberry
  Do you encourage your friends to shine? You are a strong supporter of positiveness. You are a loyal friend. You are your sister's keeper. You like being you. You are Sister Power!
  
  
• Sweet Power! pink cotton candy
  Do you desire to rescue or help injured animals? You have a big heart. You know that compassion=cool. You always see the good in life. You like being you. You are Sweet Power!
  
  
• Style Power! milk+dark chocolate & classic vanilla
  Who says that stripes with polka dots is a no-no? You're not a slave to fashion, fashion bows down to you. You have a bohemian soul. You are a creative individual. You like being you. You are Style Power!

Stay Sweet Power Scents 1 oz tin $4!  

Recommended Age: 6-21
We donate a percentage of sales to grass-root organizations that empower girls.

Purchase to EMPOWER her.

We Have Winners!

The Smell Goods Team appreciates all who participated in the Fanfare Sweepstakes-Mono'i De Tahiti For Mom! Over 100 entries came flooding in!  Below are the 3 winners.  Congratulations!

Grand Prize Winner

Brenda

Second Place Winner

Samuel Grubbs

Third Place Winner

Rebecca Ingram

It's Wednesday, Baby! Win $25 Gift Certificate!

Happy hump day!  It's Wednesday, Baby!  Win a $25 gift certificate and spend it anyway you like at smellgoodspa.com!