Happy New Year- it's 40 Below !!!

This has been a cold week and looks like it will continue on into the next week also.

We are keeping warm here in the Interior of Alaska with our Potbelly Coal/Wood Burning Stove. Keeping a home warm here in Alaska can be very costly if you are using Oil. This year we have our new stove and it heats the whole house up nicely.

Who would have thought a few years ago, I'd be living in Alaska, close to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley and stoking a fire.
Yes, it's true, using a sledge hammer and pounding large pieces of frozen coal in order to get a few pieces that would fit in the door of our stove.

Even Gertie, the dog has to put on booties so that her paws wouldn't freeze when she's outside.

Hopefully we'll be able to see the Northern Lights tonight, making it a special New Year and a great way to start 2009. There are many Japanese Tourist that have come into Fairbanks this past Saturday for that purpose alone.

Wishing all of you a prosperous and Happy New Years Eve from the Interior of Alaska.

Give someone a Hickey-New Product Launch

Feb. 1st, 2009 Introducing Hickey Sticks organic lip balm, and Hickey Balm, organic lip balm.
This is a very exciting launch. The lip balms are made with some incredible oils and butters.

Winter Solstice-Dec. 21st

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. Sunrise is at 10:45am in the interior of Alaska and the Sunset is at 2:50pm. 4hrs 5min. of daylight. Two hours north in Fairbanks they loose a little bit more of their day then we do here. It's about another half hour difference....

There are no shortages of festivals and parties this evening.......and here in Alaska where we have a shortage of daylight hours, we are now looking forward to the days getting longer....
I have been invited to go dog mushing, and will post that experience if and when that happens. I may even post some pics....
Make it a good one.........

Bathhouse Twins, Belle and Tallulah

I'm always asked which ones are the most popular scents. This one is overlooked a lot, but, if you give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

As I promised, without further delay, here is another story which is on the back of every soap and candle.

Here's their Story:
The Bathhouse Twins arrived in Dawson City, Yukon in the Spring of 1898. Both stylishly attired, one sweet, the other brassen and dangerous. Together they operated the Back Parlor Bathhouse a block away from the "Cribs" on Paradise Alley, where the real working girls operated.

The Twins were known as the "Wild Flowers", not only for the great flowers they grew but for their special talents in the bedroom. After making their fortune off the miners they moved and settled as law abiding citizens in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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scent: Heather and Hyacinth
This soap is so under raided. It always amazes me how wonderful the fragrance comes to life again in the shower. Wow it's worthwhile giving the Bathhouse Twins a try.
If you like a floral, it's a really unusual combination of Heather and Hyacinth....

Trade Shows ,Craft Shows and New Products

It's been a very exciting Christmas Season. I've been going from Fairbanks to Palmer, AK to attend a number of craft shows this season. We had a great season, and thank you so much to everyone.

I test marketed a new product last weekend. Massage/Lotion Bars. These all sold out within one hour. So, needless to say, we will start to carry them in our regular lineup in the new year, from Feb.'09 onward.

Massage and Lotion Bar description: These are all made with Shea Butter, Bee's Wax, Sweet Almond Oil and fragrance. We tested 4 scents: 1-Dick's Hairy Goat, 2- Rosehip, Jasmine and Pommegranate, #3- Vanilla, Lavender and Patchulli #4- Spearmint and Eucaluptus

They are a hard bar that soften and melt on contact with your skin. Wonderful to massage with or use as a hard lotion Bar. Just rub it on your skin and it will moisturize the driest of skin. Very very nice, you'll love it.

UPCOMING TRADE SHOW:
JAN. 24-27TH 2009 LOCATION: WASHINGTON TRADE AND CONVENTION CENTER IN SEATTLE
SHOW NAME: SEATTLE GIFT WHOLESALE SHOW

See you at the show........

Have any product Ideas?

Now, what products would you like to see us carry down the road. Have you any preference on scent? Lotions versus creme's? Massage bars, moisturizers, body wash's etc. Go to town here. Let us know at info@werenoangelssoap.com

There are way to many companies making products that consumers just don't want. Take a look at the American auto industry, large gas eating machines. Consumers have been asking for more fuel effient cars and trucks for a long time, and have had to look at purchasing cars from foreign manufacturers as an alternative for some. We want energy effienct vehicles.

What does this have to do with a candle and soap company? It's the same in every industry, our's included. From fragrance to makeup, just look at the demonstrators in the large department stores practically spraying cologne and Eau de Toilet in your face as you step off the escalator.

I ought to know, it was one of my first jobs, years ago, and what a great intro to quality fragrances.

I worked in the Perfume Industry, representing both French, Italian and American Fragrances.

Your opinion matters, email away, I'd love to hear what you have to say regarding preference. info@werenoangelssoap.com

Now, Make it a great day.............

What's Up This Christmas?

It's always an exciting time of year and this year is no different. Craft show's are happening all over the state. Our first one was last weekend in Fairbanks, and what a success it was. If there is a recession, you'd never know it in Alaska.

We will be this weekend coming at the Carlson Cntr. in Fairbanks, the Palmer Show on the 29th of Nov. Healy Bazaar on Dec. 6th and the Farmers Mrkt in Fairbanks on the 13th.
Whats New: Large Glass 16 and 24oz Candle Jars. They look and smell fabulous, and of course like the rest of the line have stories on the back with the character on the front. First launched last weekend, they are proving to be a big hit and will eventually become a part of our regular lineup.....
Happy Holidays to all...............

Govenor Sarah Palin

I generally do not like to speak about politics as it does enduce many emotions for many. I believe that Govenor Palin has been a wonderful breath of fresh air here in Alaska. The Alaskan's I've spoken to love her. She has strong convictions and will not be bullied. She has helped us out on an indivdual basis with some form of relief due to the high cost of fuel here in Alaska. Consider that here in the interior Alaska and north of us, it can get to 40 below and colder on occassion, and has reached -70. When you are heating your home with oil, the costs are outrageous, so far it has gone up as far as $5.89 gallon this summer, but since has dropped some.

We are adding a wood/coal potbelly stove to our home to help offset the high cost of fuel.

Back to Govenor Palin as Vice President. You may or may not agree with all of her stands and positions, but, I do feel that she will choose the right course of action when push comes to shove.

I would love to hear a little more talk on both sides on how government will help in implementing a plan for medical and dental for all. It's time to start following the model of other countries that have been successful in providing this for its people.
Before I left Canada, I was paying $42./month, that included all my doctor visits, surgerys, specialists, hospital stays. To debunk the talk that I've heard that you have to wait months to see a doctor. That has never been my experience on the West Coast.
I could visit a walk-in clinic and see my regular doctor or whoever happened to be working that day, or schedule an appt. with a doctor without much of a delay.

Thank you Govenor Palin and I wish you the best in Washington should your party be elected. Alaskans are torn because we would love to see Palin in Washington, but, will feel the loss here in Alaska.

Shop Shut Down-Cruising

There will be no orders shipped from Sept. 12/08-Oct. 10/08 we are shutting things down after a wonderful summer season and are going to be cruising Alaska South East to Vancouver. Then off to Seattle and back home.

Business will resume Oct. 10/2008

Have a wonderful September and we will see you back here in early October.

A little more History, Re: Captain James Cook this time...

There is not much mention of Captain James Cook making it out alive after his trip of 1778 through the icy and danagerous waters of the Artic Ocean.

Why talk about this, well, being a company that speaks of historical and colorful characters of the goldrush, it is approriate to draw some attention to other note worthy events that have touched Alaska. However, Captain Cook certainly is not as colorful of a Character as those from the goldrush, but, I'm sure that he had many oolorful accounts to report. Alaska in many cases seems to be elusive to many from the lower 48 states and Canada.

Anchorage attorney and former Assemblyman James Barnett has recently written a book "Captain Cook in Alaska and the North Pacific". Mr. Barnett's research was extensive on the subject.

230 years ago tomorrow will be the aniversary of Captain James Cook in Alaska as stated in the Anchorage Daily News.

Burning Desires..........Candles a Luxury Item

Candles are an affordable luxury item, and even in a tired economy. According to USAweekend.com 54% of us buy Candles behind books, magazines,video's and music CD's.

It's a small luxury item that induce emotions, memories, relaxation. Candles are also connected to romance, are sensual and have sexual conatations associated with them, oh, stop you know what I'm talking about darling.

Purchase decisions are usually for their scent or color. And at We're No Angels, customers also will choose candles according to the photo of one of our No Angel Gals from the Goldrush, their unique Goldrush name and of course their personal story, which is on the back of each candle.

Just think about it now, you can get all this, and for under $10.00.
Till we meet again.

Un-Veiling Ethel

I know you all are asking me to put my goldrush characters story's online, I will start with Ethel, and keep going till they are all published. Pictures will soon follow when the final design becomes available in a couple of days, fingers crossed.

Remember, everything has a copyright or trademark. Don't even................
Here ya go.....

Her story:
ETHEL THE TART 1898
Ethel Mae Scarlet, a young prostitute from Colorado took on the identity of a preachers daughter while travelling on a steamer from Seattle, WA to Ketchikan, Alaska. Ethel was run out of town soon after she joined the local ladies church social upon the arrival of the preachers real daughter. She opened a successful brothel in Skagway called "The Ministers Daughters" with the gold nuggets she earned back in Ketchikan.
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Till next time, have a wonderful 4th of July..................

Summer Solstice-June 21st

24hours of daylight. There are not to many places with 24hrs of daylight. Well, here in the interior of Alaska, 10 miles North of Denali National Park and 2 hrs south of Fairbanks is a day that we wait for all year. There are many parties in Fairbanks and festivals taking place, and I'm sure around the state.

It's an odd feeling when you are out at a BBQ at what feels like 8pm with the sun shining strong, and you look at your watch and it's 1:30 am. Tonight was no exception, we had a bon fire and a wonderful breaking of bread with friends that own a local B&B, Alaska Chateau B&B. It's always interesting to find out how people ended up here in Alaska and how they met their significant other.

And for those wanting to meet Alaskan men, always keep in mind that the odd's are good, but, the goods are odd.

Well this old gal has to call it a night. I'ts been a very busy couple of days with orders for We're No Angels, plus my job at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge.
On that note, will try and get some sleep under the Midnight Sun.

Trace Adkins in Fairbanks, Alaska

Trace Adkins is performing this evening in Fairbanks. If you saw the Celebrity Apprentice with Trace on it, you couldn't help but like him. His family showed up to surprise him, and they all looked so happy.

Trace if you are reading this, I hope you like your "I shower with Dick's Hairy Goat" T-shirt and soap that I sent on to you. I'm really disappointed that I was unable to make it up to Fairbanks this evening.

Trace has a wonderful cause that he is working on in helping to raise awareness. It's Anaphylaxis or Food Allergy's. Trace feel free to send on an email, and we will post all the details and how people can help with your cause.

Ethel the Tart

Guys and Dolls, fasten your dog sled belts for this new addition to We're No Angels Soap Co.

Our latest little morsel to join the line up will be ETHEL THE TART, a succulent, wonderful PINK GRAPEFRUIT soap. Followed by the companion candle at a later time. Much request has been made for this fragrance, So, voila.

Her arrival is scheduled for mid July into the Interior of Alaska, with much fan fare, I might add. Wait till you read Ethel's story, tiss, tiss, Ethel, shame on you.

Feelings of wellbeing and happiness are associated with Pink Grapefruit scents, which Ethel the Tart knew also back in the day. She had many happy clients that left her side feeling very content.

Get ready to order Ethel the Tart................she's worth the splurg

Tanana Farmers Market-Fairbanks

Drove up to Fairbanks early, very very early, don't know how the farmers do it.
Made it to Fairbanks, and set up, and one hour later, I was ready to start selling at my first farmers market. What a great day, 64 degrees, which was nice considering a week and half ago we had a couple of snow storms.......

So, many wonderful handmade gifts and crafts, the farmers themselves weren't quite ready to make a show yet, a couple or so more weeks for them. Handmade mustards from Moosetards, and wonderful stained glass jewlery from Jack River Jewlery made by Nurse Sue and massage therapist (glad to have both of her other skills on hand, just in case). Wow, there are so many talented people in Alaska. Little Gretchen's first show selling like crazy her homemade carmel and sweets....... the quality of the food vendors was also great.

So, by the end of the day, after driving two hours each way, stuffing myself on homemade raviolli and fallafel sandwich's, it was a great success.

Tourist should be arriving off the ships and into Denali National Park by this Tuesday. How exciting.............Till next time

Gertie on the Mend

We have had tons of enquiry's about Gertie, out dog. Gertie went missing for two weeks. We searched everywhere for her, and finally out on our ATV, we found her. Now, this is quite something, considering we're in Alaska, plus it went down to -20 a couple of the nights that she was out. She was in a Leg Hold Trap, and starved. It's amazing a wolf or a lynx didn't get her. Anyways, she only lost two toes, and now is fat, healthy and very peppy again.

Thanks to everyone who enquired about her and helped in the search. It was really something peering up on the side of a hill after hearing something and a chain making noise as we drove by an old grave site. Three people who were unknown and buried in 1920 at this site.
Greeting from Alaska, by the way, it's snowing today............!!!!unbelievable!!!

The Scoop

On our Anita Bath, Mustard Bath Salts 10 oz bottle we will discontinue using a scoop attached to the outside of the bottle. It seems to be redondent due to the fact that you pour the salts out of the bottle. Instead, included will be a story attached to the neck of the bottle of Anita Bath, as there are on the soaps and candles. The scoop will remain in a two pound coffee bag of Mustard Bath Salts....