March with Mama Bear

**Mama Bear** · 03-14-2011, 08:55 PM

It's been a tough time.. but while I was out of materials to make shaving soaps, I indulged a couple other creative tendancies.. I have made some more bar soaps.. and candles.. lots and lots of candles.. lol

I am now working on getting the shave soap inventory back up to par. I have just about everything but am running into printer issues.. of course...

but it's all coming around.

I am making the Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Soap tonight and will have labels for it in a couple of days. I will let you know for sure when it is ready for shipping but it should be shortly..

In March.. all candles are 10% off..

Also.. all shave soap samples ship free.. instead of ordering from the website.. send a dollar via paypal to [email protected] and let me know which shave soap you want a sample for.. and that's it.

Otherwise, I will let you know when the Phoenix soap is available..

I want to say that the support that I have recieved from this forum has been mind boggling.. the past 5 weeks have been kind of fuzzy and emotional. but the one thing that stands out to me is the support that you have all given me. God Bless You All.. it will be paid forward someday.. but meanwhile, you are saving my business. Thank you.

Bear Hugs,

Sue

**Scott0079** · 03-14-2011, 09:12 PM

Glad things are looking up !

**captp** · 03-15-2011, 05:21 AM

Sue, when will you be getting the Lime Ice shave soap back in stock? Not the stick, the tubs. It's one I want to try.

**Mama Bear** · 03-15-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by captp

Sue, when will you be getting the Lime Ice shave soap back in stock? Not the stick, the tubs. It's one I want to try.

Just waiting for the menthol to get here.. thought it would be here today.. probably tomorrow. It's all coming back together...

**honed** · 03-15-2011, 08:58 AM

Would there be an issue of shipping the colognes over-seas, considering the alcohol content?

I'm really glad things are working out for you Mama, you are one of The Good Ones, deserving good things coming your way

**Mama Bear** · 03-15-2011, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by honed

Would there be an issue of shipping the colognes over-seas, considering the alcohol content?

I'm really glad things are working out for you Mama, you are one of The Good Ones, deserving good things coming your way

My local postmaster assures me that I can.. I need to double check on the current laws tho..

Thank you.. it's because of folks like you that I have the strength..

**Mama Bear** · 03-15-2011, 11:56 AM

I am going to need a description for this soap.. will be sending out sample slivers of it with all the orders over the next few weeks. Whoever can come up with the best description of this scent will win a full sized shave soap in a wooden tub, a candle and a matching cologne splash.

Other new shaving soaps added today is our version of Joop and Florida Water...

**nrdoty** · 03-15-2011, 01:50 PM

Glad to see you getting back into the swing of things! The candles look great. I knew I should have added one to my last order. At this rate I'll probably miss the sale, but no biggy. I will also have to grab a sample or two while their hot.

I saw on the sight you mention that you won't be shipping candles during summer. I know it probably heavily depends on weather, but do you have any projection on when you will stop shipping them out?

**Mama Bear** · 03-15-2011, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by nrdoty

Glad to see you getting back into the swing of things! The candles look great. I knew I should have added one to my last order. At this rate I'll probably miss the sale, but no biggy. I will also have to grab a sample or two while their hot.

I saw on the sight you mention that you won't be shipping candles during summer. I know it probably heavily depends on weather, but do you have any projection on when you will stop shipping them out?

Thanks Nick! and candle shipping.. er.. I don't know, it's going to be heat related.. they have a low melt point and I would really be worried about them arriving in good shape. The shaving soaps have even melted during deep summers locked in a metal mailbox.. so I know these will being in a tin container and having a lower melting point.

**Mama Bear** · 03-17-2011, 12:35 PM

These new ones came out nice.. i am just showing off here...big grin!

**Greyfox** · 03-17-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mama Bear

These new ones came out nice.. i am just showing off here...big grin!

They look great!

**kalerolf** · 03-17-2011, 02:25 PM

These new ones came out nice.. i am just showing off here.

they look cool

Best of all I am going to smell the Phoenix Rising From The Ashes Soap tub in the flesh.
I ordered today, and am terrible wondering what the smell is.
But guess that is ok

**moses the armenian** · 03-18-2011, 11:17 AM

Sue , last week I called twice , and left messages about wanting to place an order . I also emailed you , and posted on your facebook , and never got a reply . Guess , your not needing my order ?

**Mama Bear** · 03-20-2011, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by moses the armenian

Sue , last week I called twice , and left messages about wanting to place an order . I also emailed you , and posted on your facebook , and never got a reply . Guess , your not needing my order ?

Moses, I sent you a message on facebook but didn't hear back from you. I am hearing impaired and don't use the phone, but I will ask Vicki why she didn't get back to you for me... My apologies.

**moses the armenian** · 03-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mama Bear

Moses, I sent you a message on facebook but didn't hear back from you. I am hearing impaired and don't use the phone, but I will ask Vicki why she didn't get back to you for me... My apologies.

Thanks Momma bear !!! Today , after a game of phone tag Baby bear ( vicki ) called me , and I placed an order for 3 soaps , iced limes , no scent ( for super lather making

) and canadian pine . these will be my first momma bear soaps , and I cant wait to try them ! take care and tell baby bear to be careful driving in the snow storm tonight !

**Drybonz** · 03-23-2011, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by moses the armenian

no scent ( for super lather making

)

I like the Mama Bear unscented as a base for mixing with creams.

**kalerolf** · 03-25-2011, 10:21 AM

Today, the Phoenix Rising I ordered arrived.
I like the smell!
The smell is a bit like you expect in a rebirth, sweet but Also a bit exciting.

**Mama Bear** · 03-31-2011, 12:38 PM

The winner of the contest is Scott0079. His description was just awesome. Here is the final version of the Phoenix Rising description, now up on the website...

The Phoenix is a symbol of rebirth, a new beginning.This mysterious and invigorating soap evokes the sense of anticipation. What the day may bring or what the night has in store. The scent is warm smoldering embers and vanilla type containing notes of chared birch, pine and cedar with a balsamic vanilla, ambery-sandalwood and musk drydown.

I absolutely love it.. Scott has won a shave soap, a candle and a cologne all in Phoenix Rising fragrance.. Congratulations and Thank You All!

**Scott0079** · 03-31-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mama Bear

The winner of the contest is Scott0079. His description was just awesome. Here is the final version of the Phoenix Rising description, now up on the website...

The Phoenix is a symbol of rebirth, a new beginning.This mysterious and invigorating soap evokes the sense of anticipation. What the day may bring or what the night has in store. The scent is warm smoldering embers and vanilla type containing notes of chared birch, pine and cedar with a balsamic vanilla, ambery-sandalwood and musk drydown.

I absolutely love it.. Scott has won a shave soap, a candle and a cologne all in Phoenix Rising fragrance.. Congratulations and Thank You All!

I just want to say a HUGE thanks to Mama Bear for the chance to participate in the contest (and the prize of course) and to wholeheartedly recommend her soaps and service to all B&B members. Sue is the Greatest !!