Oh, YES! It's my birthday giveaway! (from Waxmosphere.com)

Who wants FREE scent shots (wax melts)?  

Do YOU? 

For my birthday (yes...I said MY birthday), I'm giving away five (5) free scent shots!  It's my gift to YOU for being such wonderful customers and followers!

Here's how it works: 

You invite your friends to "LIKE" our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Waxmosphere). After they "like" the page, they need to post a comment on our wall that YOU invited them (they need to post your name and tag it, if possible). For each of your friends that "likes" our page and leaves a comment which includes your name, you will get one entry, and they will get one entry. You may invite as many people as you'd like!

Each of your friends can then invite their friends to like/comment ,etc. and so on and so on...

Then on Tuesday, November 11th (which is my birthday), I will draw one winner from everyone who has **CORRECTLY ENTERED** (as stated above) using the True Random Number Generator at Random.org

The winner will be contacted through Facebook, so please make sure you are able to accept messages! 

Note: Please, no spamming!  Any spamming will be removed and the spammer will be reported and blocked.

The Turdminator - Giveaway!

Enter now for a chance to win FIVE (5) 1oz. bottles of The Turdminator pre-poo spritz!

What is the Turdminator?

Unlike other sprays and deodorizers which simply mask odors, The advanced formula in The Turdminator pre-poo spritz actually eliminates unpleasant and embarrassing odors, so no one will ever know that you had to "go"!

The Turdminator is easy to use!  Simply spray 3 to 4 times into the toilet bowl before having a bowel movement. Our advanced formula, which includes natural essential and fragrance oils, provides a protective barrier on top of the water against gasses and odors trapped below - and it lasts throughout flushing, leaving the air smelling clean and fresh.  And... IT REALLY WORKS!

Available in a 2 oz. home/bath size, 1 oz. pocket/purse size (for those on-the-go moments) and our new 8 oz. refill size, The Turdminator has the perfect fragrance for everyone...with forty-six fragrances to choose from!

Submit your entry by using the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway ends 9/15/14. Winner will receive five (5) 1 oz. bottles of The Turdminator, in one of each of their five choices of fragrance. 

To view our 46 available fragrances, visit our Etsy shop at: TheTurdminator

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Things to do with old Altoids tins

Yesterday, I explained how easy it was to make your own breath mints (like Altoids). Sure, you can reuse an old Altoids tin for your new homemade (and less expensive) mints, but I was reminded this morning of other things you can do with used Altoid tins, should you choose not to refill them yourself.  If you're a crafty person (and EVERYONE is crafty in some way or another),

Here are some examples:

Tin Sculptures with Polymer Clay, created by Carolyn Ribstein:
http://www.visualnews.com/2013/09/08/curiously-awesome-altoid-tin-sculptures-carolyn-ribstein/

Memoir Boxes:
by https://www.etsy.com/shop/ferrytalesgifts

Ornate Clocks

Coin purse or wallet:
http://www.cremedelacraft.com/2012/07/diy-all-purpose-card-holder-from.html

Organizers

Miniature Rooms:
221 Baker Street, by Pixie Hill on Etsy, https://www.etsy.com/shop/PixieHillStudio

Mini Stoves (toasted marshmallows, anyone?):
http://www.instructables.com/id/Better-Sterno-Alternative/?ALLSTEPS

Sculptured Shrines

Jewelry

Pocket Sized Watercolor Box:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Pocket-Sized-Watercolor-Box/?ALLSTEPS

Mini Gardens:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Mini-Garden/

Survival Bread Oven:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Bread-Bake-Survival-Bread/

Pocket Pool Table:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Yard-Pool-Table/

Travel Games:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Travels-Games-Pocket-Size-Fun/

Altoids Electric Guitar:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Altoids-Tin-Guitar/

Mini Flashlights:
http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Altoids-Tin-LED-Flashlight/

Gift Card Holders:
by Jami Sibley, http://jami.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/2008/04/05/tart-tangy-tin-class/

The possibilities are ENDLESS!

What kind of ideas do YOU have for an empty Altoids tin?

Make Your Own Breath Mints (like Altoids)!

Ever wanted to know what to do with a leftover Altoid tin? Want to save money on your favorite breath mints? Make your own!  It's EASY!

Ingredients needed:

Wilton Gum Paste (powder)
Distilled Water
Your favorite (tasty) essential oil - I like peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon bark, lavender or rose
Powdered Sugar
Waxed Paper
Rolling Pin (optional)
Large-holed Straw (regular straw works too, but the mints won't be very big)
Spoon (for mixing)
Mixing Bowl

you can also use the pre-mixed gumpaste, but I have found that it's more difficult to knead the essential oil in in a consistent manner.

only a little bit needed!

peppermint, spearmint, cinnamon, rose, lavender...whatever!

I found these at an asian market. The hole is 5/8" (large), which results in the finished mints being the same size as regular Altoids.

For one batch, which makes approximately 100 to 125 mints here's what you do:


Add 1/4 cup of powdered gum paste into the mixing bowl. Add 15 drops of your favorite tasting essential oil (20 drops if you want a stronger mint) and mix well to incorporate. Add distilled water a 1/2 tsp. at a time and stir...until your gum paste mixture is the consistency of Playdough.

Set a good sized piece of waxed paper on your work surface and dust it heavily with powdered sugar. Scoop your gum paste mixture out onto the waxed paper and gently roll it around in the powdered sugar until it's no longer sticky. Cover with another sheet of waxed paper and with a rolling pin, roll out to about 1/4" thick.  Use the straw as a cookie cutter, and cut out your mints, placing them apart from each other and making sure they are lightly dusted with powdered sugar.  Form any leftover gum paste back into a ball, roll out again and cut more mints, until you've used all of the gum paste mixture.

Keep your mints lightly dusted with powdered sugar.  Set aside on a piece of waxed paper and let your mints dry for 7 to 10 days. Refill your old Altoids tin as necessary, or make a pretty container to keep some in your purse or pocket.

Enjoy!

The Turdminator - GIVEAWAY!

Win TEN (10)  1 oz. bottles of The Turdminator in your choice of fragrances!

How do you enter for a chance to win, you ask?  The basic idea is that you "earn entries" by performing certain specified tasks that are outlined on the entry form. You may wish to only do one task...or you can complete them all for more entries! 

You can earn anywhere from one entry from "liking" or "tweeting" our page to a whopping 10 ENTRIES by pinning the visual for this giveaway on your Pinterest page or or blogging about The Turdminator.  

Contest ends Sunday, June 8th (enough time to ship your prize by Father's Day!)  <wink>

The rafflecoptor will randomly choose 1 participant to win this giveaway.  Please make sure you enter an email address or check back on Sunday, June 8th.  I will post the winners on The Turdminator facebook page and on here, but if I have no way to contact you - I will have to select another winner.

Most importantly - Be honest!  If one of your tasks is to blog or "like" a page...please do the right thing and actually do it! 

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Product sample pack pre-review by Jennifer Mercer

The Turdminator - Pre-Poo Spritz

Sometimes it's not easy "going" in public places - but with "The Turdminator" pre-poo spritz - now you can poo, without the pee-u!
Use "The Turdminator":


The Turdminator is easy to use! Simply spray 3 to 4 times into the toilet bowl water BEFORE having a bowel movement. Natural essential and fragrance oils provide a protective barrier on top of the water against gasses and odors trapped below - and it lasts throughout flushing, leaving the air smelling clean and fresh. And...IT REALLY WORKS!

Unlike other sprays and deodorizers which simply mask odors, this advanced formula eliminates unpleasant and embarrassing odors, so no one will ever know that you had to "go!"

Six fragrances to choose from, including:

* ALLEY APPLE - fresh, crisp Macintosh and Granny Smith apples and a hint of cinnamon.

* BUNN-KISSED ORANGE - sweet Valencia oranges.

* BURIAL AT SEA - a clean ocean/spa type fragrance, slightly powdery with a little musk.

* FISH FOOD - a citrusy combination of white grapefruit, tangy lemon and a touch of basil.

* LITTLE BO POOP - a unique blend of juicy red raspberries and delicate white roses.

* LITTER BOX (for men) - a sophisticated blend of sandalwood, cedar, vetiver, patchouli, white musk, peppercorn, lime and a touch of vanilla.

Use "The Turdminator":

* at work

* at school

* at home

* at a friends house

* on a date

* or any time you need to "go!"

1 oz. pocket/purse size (up to 50 uses) available here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/164873860/the-turdminator-pre-poo-spritz-1-oz?ref=shop_home_active

2 oz. home bathroom size (up to 100 uses) available here: 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/164890901/the-turdminator-pre-poo-spritz-2-oz-home?ref=shop_home_active