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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Morel Mushrooms

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Geiger Family Reunion, Summer 2009, All the Children, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins

Colorful Flowers at Grandma & Grandpas - 6 Pics

Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo - 8 Pics

Justin & Holly w/Bunnies - 7 Pics

Holly Hoola Hooping - 12 Pics

Monday, October 11, 2010

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain : Help, Remedies, Info, Links

Comment from Tracy: This is one of THE BEST, most informative, helpful, and all in one articles I have read about for Fibromyalgia. This you MUST READ. This reminds me of another item on my "To Do List". I am researching now, to learn all that I can, information about natural pain relief remedies for those of us Chronic Pain suffers. I would like to formulate and make a superb, top of the line, Pain Relief Product that works, penetrates deep and is long lasting. A new product for those of us who have Chronic Pain, Nerve Pain (Neuropathy), Muscle Spasms, Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia. How long will this take, I have no idea. I have done quite a bit of research now. I feel I am at least half way ready to start formulating. Hopefully, this new formulation, will go above and beyond the pain relief action of my current Pain Relief Lotion. Please read this article, this may help you in meantime. Susun has so much more info, a forum, recommendations and herbal remedy suggestions available. I recommend visiting her site, forum and articles to do your own research when you have time.

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Susun Weed's Wise Woman Forum
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Excerpt by Susun S. Weed
Fibromyalgia ~ Forum Link ~ Fibromyalgia Post
http://www.herbshealing.com/wisewomanforum.htm ~ Wise Woman Forum ~ Home Page
http://www.susunweed.com/ ~ Susun Weed's ~ Website Home Page
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Fibromyalgia

"Dear woman," Grandmother Growth's voice seems to float in the deepening twilight, echoing, reverberating, ringing in your ears. "Bring me your soreness. Bring me your pain. Bring your aches to me. Bring your burdens. Bring all you can no longer stand, can no longer bear, can no longer carry, can no longer shoulder, can no longer be responsible for. Give it to me. Put it down. Let us sit in council together and listen to the stories your pain tells. Menopause is a journey which requires you to pack light. Heavy things - bitterness, regret, vengeance, clinging to pain - will make your travels wearisome and bring you down. Take only the stories. Leave the rest behind. Burn the soreness in your hot flashes. Let it leave you. This is the Change. Let it change you, dear woman; let it change you."

Step 0. Do Nothing . . .
Women dealing with Fibromyalgia have less pain if they sleep in a completely dark room. If that's impossible, wear a sleep mask.

Step 1. Collect Information . . .
The chronic pain disorder I called "sore all over" when I wrote this section ten years ago is a now big news. Ninety percent of the 4 million Americans dealing with this debilitating, frustrating condition - known as Fibromyalgia - are white women, and many of them are menopausal.

Neither cause nor cure for Fibromyalgia is known. It is not a disease but a range of symptoms characterized by chronic, widespread pain on both sides of the body, above and below the waist. (As one of my apprentices put it: "But I don't hurt in all those places at once. The pain moves around. I never now where it will be next.") Some women have a low fever in addition to pain. More than half of those with Fibromyalgia also suffer from headaches, Endometriosis, and/or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

The symptoms of Fibromyalgia are quite variable, making diagnosis difficult. (Orthodox diagnosis is predicated on finding soreness at specific trigger points.) Fibromyalgia mimics aspects of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, arthritis, hepatitis C, hypothyroidism, lupus, polymyalgia rheumatica, and early dementia. Many women with Fibromyalgia are told their distress is "all in your mind."

It isn't in your mind (alone). Menopause can leave you feeling like you've been beaten on. Muscles respond to hormonal changes by feeling sore and cranky. Sleep loss can make you ache. (Non-restorative sleep is a hallmark of Fibromyalgia. See page XXX for help sleeping.) Lack of calcium (and other minerals) can make your bones ache. Whether you are dealing with these challenges, or the greater problem of Fibromyalgia, why not give Wise Woman Ways a try? The remedies listed here have been remarkably successful in helping many women.

"People with Fibromyalgia aren't just sensitive to pain; they also find loud noises, strong odors, and bright lights aversive." -Daniel Clauw, MD, Director: Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, Georgetown University

Step 2. Engage the Energy . . .
~ Having a support group is one of the strongest factors in keeping Fibromyalgia under control.
o Homeopathic Arnica is an amazing remedy for sore and aching muscles. Daily use of homeopathic Rhus Toxicodendron (Rhus-t) (Poison Ivy) reduced pain by 25 percent in those with Fibromyalgia.
~ Make a list of things you are sore (upset, angry) about. Where do these things live in your body? With the help of an experienced body-worker, loosen those places. Women with Fibromyalgia are very likely to be survivors of trauma (sexual or domestic violence, alcoholism).
~ Go back to your Mother. Float in the ocean. Lie belly down on the earth. Naked. Let her ease you. Let her heal you.
o Listen to a relaxation tape. Have someone show you how to do the yoga position called the "Corpse Pose." Learn how to bring yourself to a deep state of inner quiet and peaceful mind. (Also, see page XX.)
o Hypnotherapy can help you gain some degree of mental control over their symptoms. Cognitive behavior therapy is also helpful.

Step 3. Nourish and Tonify . . .
~ Consistent use of nourishing herbal infusions, especially comfrey leaf and stinging nettle, in place of coffee, tea, and sodas is the single most effective thing I know for mitigating and overcoming Fibromyalgia.
o Gentle exercise - walks, yoga or tai chi practices - keeps muscles from weakening and becoming more painful. Experts suggest starting with as little as three minutes a day, and gradually building to at least four sessions of five minutes each per day. Persist; the reward is worth it.
~ Regular consumption of yogurt also proves very helpful for those with Fibromyalgia. Perhaps it is due to yogurt's ability to strengthen and nourish immunity; some suspect Fibromyalgia is a result of immune system malfunction.
o Magnesium is a critical nutrient for preventing pain in muscles and connective tissues. Legumes, whole grains, leafy greens and nourishing herbal infusions - like nettle and oat straw - are the best sources.
~ Moxibustion is also known as Needleless Acupuncture. Safe and easy to do at home by yourself, moxibustion gives fast relief from sore joints and aching muscles. It not only relieves pain but tonifies, decreasing future pain and gradually effecting a "cure." You can buy a moxa "cigar" at an Oriental pharmacy or health food store. Bring the glowing end of the moxa (after lighting it) near the painful area and move it around in small slow spirals until the heat becomes too intense. (This may take a few minutes or many.) Pain relief is usually immediate and often lasts for twelve or more hours.

Step 4. Stimulate / Sedate . . .
~ Tinctures of willow bark or spirea (1-2 dropperfuls/1-2 ml is a dose) are highly recommended as important green allies by women dealing with Fibromyalgia.
~ St. Joan's Wort (St. John's Wort) tincture - not capsules, not the tea - is a powerful ally for women with Fibromyalgia. It is one of the best muscle relaxers I have ever used. A 25-30 drop dose not only stops but also prevents muscle aches. I have used it as frequently as every twenty minutes (for ten doses) when the occasion has necessitated it. St. Joan's Wort (St. John's Wort) prevents soreness when taken after exercise; and even better if taken before. I take a dose every hour while on an airplane to prevent muscle aches and jet lag.
~ Regular massage from an experienced therapist stimulates the circulation of blood and energy, relieves pain, reduces fatigue, and eases stiffness. Avoid deep tissue massage; it increases pain. Light strokes and gentle myofascial releases are more helpful. Chiropractic manipulations are of little benefit.
o Massage with heated stones and other heat treatments works wonders for some women. For others, cold treatments work better (but not too cold, and not for too long either, please).
~ Ginger compresses, hot or cold, stir up circulation and mobilize the body's own healing agents to take action and ease your pain. I grate several ounces of fresh ginger into simmering water, cook it gently for ten minutes, then soak a cloth in the liquid and use that as an application to the sore area.
~ The National Institutes of Health lists Fibromyalgia as one of the few conditions that acupuncture can relieve.
o If lying down sleep makes the pain worse, slip into something relaxing: valerian, skullcap, or St. Joan's Wort (St. John's Wort) tinctures, up to a dropperful/1 ml of any one, repeated twice if needed.

Step 5a. Use Supplements . . .
o A study found little benefit from those with Fibromyalgia taking either SAM-e or 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan - a precursor to serotonin). Do not use 5-HTP if you are taking St. Joan's/John's wort.
o Lack of sleep can quickly aggravate symptoms of Fibromyalgia. (See Step O.) If sleep confounds you, melatonin at bedtime, the lowest dose you can get, may help.

Step 5b. Use Drugs . . .
o The Essential Oil of Lavender was recommended by several women who have dealt with Fibromyalgia for many years. Dilute with jojoba or olive oil and use as a rub.
o Orthodox treatment of Fibromyalgia relies heavily on drugs, primarily antispasmodics, antidepressants and muscle
relaxers. But Celebrex, Vioxx, Valteran, amitriptyline (Elavil), fluoxetine (Prozac), vanlafaxine (Effexor), trazadone (Desyrel), alprazolam (Xanax), and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) can adversely affect the liver and disrupt the immune system.
o Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen do not reduce Fibromyalgia pain for most women.
o Tramadol (Ultram) is a drug which addresses both the altered brain chemicals and the pain signals of those with Fibromyalgia.

Step 6. Break and Enter . . .
o Beware invasive diagnostic tests. Many women report enduring endless rounds of tests trying to put a name to their pains with no success and at the price of physical, mental, and emotional distress.
o Injections of lidocaine, a drug that temporarily numbs nerves, are effective in relieving Fibromyalgia pain for some women. Injections of capsaicin (from cayenne) relieve pain by destroying nerve endings.

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Excerpt by Susun S. Weed
Fibromyalgia ~ Forum Link ~ Fibromyalgia Post
http://www.herbshealing.com/wisewomanforum.htm ~ Wise Woman Forum ~ Home Page
http://www.susunweed.com/ ~ Susun Weed's ~ Website Home Page
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Saturday, October 2, 2010

Tracy's Family Photos

Saturday, September 25, 2010

OPTIONS: Updated: Bottles, Containers, Packaging

Wholesale & Private Label Customers
Bottle, Containers, Jars, Pots, Tubes, Etc.
Options, Choices and Updates

SIZES & PRICES for Retail & Wholesale ~ ARE AVAILABLE
(See Wholesale Price List) [ CLICK HERE ]

Bottles: Mostly (4oz & 8oz) we use the Natural Frosted instead of the clear or white
EXAMPLES: Lotion, Shower Gel, Hair Care Products
Unless You Prefer to use the CLEAR - That is Your CHOICE
Exception: Body, Linen, Detangler Sprays and Jojoba Bead Gel - These are all clear
Unless you would like these to be in the Natural Frosted. That is Your CHOICE

Jars: we use the Natural Frosted style (Double Wall) instead of the Clear Basic
Exception: Facial & Foot Scrubs - These are clear Basic - Single Wall
(to show the pretty scrubbie's - we don't want to hide that detail)

OPTIONS / CHOICES, we do have quite a few Options Available,
You may choose your CONTAINER TYPE from THIS PAGE.
Only Issue or Problem is ...
A Couple of these Fancy Jars, ONLY COME IN the 2oz. Size

SPECIAL PROJECT NEEDS - SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE - TINS - JARS - POTS



Jar ~ Blue Double Wall (2 oz) ONLY, no other sizes White or Black Lid In Stock ~ Available	Jars ~ Cobalt Blue Basic 1oz, 2oz, 4oz, 8oz White or Black Lid No Stock ~ Special Order	Jar ~ White Acrylic 1oz ~ In Stock Available Clear & White, Silver Trim 2oz ~ Special Order	Jars ~ Basic Clear 0.5oz, 1oz, 2oz, 4oz, 8, 16 White Lid ALL (Black: 4&8) In Stock ~ Available

Jars ~ Double Wall Natural Frosted (2oz & 4oz) White or Black Lid Other Sizes - Special Order	Body Shimmer Glitter 30 gram (1oz) : Mica / Powder Clear Sifter Jar with Puff Cap: Black Rim - View Window	Modified Boston Bottles 16 oz Natural Frosted Cap Color Choice (24 mm) Comes w/ Pump & Cap	Modified Boston Bottles 32 oz Natural Frosted Cap Color White (28 mm) Comes w/ White Pump

Boston Bottles ~ Natural 0.5 oz, 1 oz, 2 oz Cap: White, Black, Natural 0.5 oz - White Cap Only	Modified Boston Bottles 4oz & 8oz Natural Frosted Cap Color Choice (24 mm) Pumps Avail : at Add Cost	Cylinder Bottles Natural 16oz and 32oz Cap Color Choice (24 mm)	Malibu Tubes ~ Squeezy Natural Frosted 2oz, 4oz, 8oz White Caps Only

Clear Pet Plastic Bottles 1oz, 2oz, 4oz, 8oz Bullet 16oz Boston - Special Order Other Sizes - Spec Order Sprayer & Cap Color Choice	Boston Bottles Cobalt Blue 1oz, 2oz, 4oz, 8oz ~ Plastic Treatment Pump or Sprayer Cap Color Choice - See Colors Glass Bottles - Special Order	Pump Bottles Natural 3.5 oz and 5 oz Lotion or Oil Products has Clear Hood ReFillable	Clear Acetate Pillow Boxes Rose Petal Confetti Flower Petal Confetti

Tubes ~ Nickel Cap 1 x 4 ~ (2 oz) oz varies each product	Tubes ~ Nickel Cap 1.25 x 6 ~ (3 oz) oz varies each product	Tubes ~ White Cap 1 x 6 ~ (3 oz) oz varies each product	Tubes ~ White Cap 1.5 x 6 ~ (6 oz) oz varies each product



Optional Bottle Caps ~ Limited Supply (SHOWN ABOVE) ~ Approx 200 each still available ~ fits 4oz, 8oz, and 16oz Bottles If you BOTTOM ROW - NORMAL STOCK CAP COLORS	Treatment Pump, Spray Pump, Lotion Pump Certain ones fit certain Bottle - All Noted in Photo THESE ARE NORMAL STOCK COLORS

Currently I only Carry Natural Lip Tubes if you need at least 50 or more Lip Pots or Tins - we can discuss. Those can be special ordered. All I would need to do is calculate you a special price for obvious reasons concerning the amount it holds and the cost of the container. I am flexible about these things and will work with you to help get your project in motion :-)

Below are images of some specialty containers, jars, pots, roller bottles, that might be needed for your project. Please feel free to ask me about specialty containers and projects. The main rule is that the order needs to be large enough to be worth my time. A Large enough order to be worth my time is about $100.00 or more.



Brush Pen ~ Twist Click Lip Gloss ~ Cuticle Oil Holds 2 ml (0.07oz) Product Sponge Tip ~ Special Order	Liquid Lip Gloss Tube Flocked Applicator Gold Cap Holds 8 ml (0.25 oz) Product Silver Caps - Special Order



Lip Balm Pot / Jar Size Range : 3ml to 1oz Clear Jar, Clear Cap Special Order Only	Lip Gloss or Balm Slide Tin Metal Rectangle Tin Holds 1/4 oz (0.25 oz) Measures: 2” x 1” x 0.4”	Lip Balm Round Metal Tin Size Range : 0.25 oz to 1 oz Not in Stock Special Order Only	Clear Roll-on Bottles Glitter, Perfume, Lip Gloss 1/3 oz (0.33oz) Cap Colors (if Available)



Lip Balm Pot / Jar Size : 3ml ~ Round Clear Jar, White Cap Special Order Only	Lip Balm Pot / Jar Size : 3ml ~ Square Clear Jar, Black Cap Special Order Only	Lip Balm Pot / Jar Size : 6ml ~ Square Clear Jar, Clear Cap Special Order Only	Body Shimmer Glitter 30 gram (1oz) : Mica / Powder Clear Sifter Jar with Puff Cap: Black Rim - View Window

Online Labels ~ Tracy's Label Stock Source

Online Labels is your one stop source for laser and inkjet printer labels. We carry 130+ standard sizes with over 30+ label materials to select from. Compatible with all popular software programs for printing labels! Ink-Jet Labels, Laser Labels, Vinyl, Waterproof Stock, Over 60 shapes, sizes. (see a more detailed list below)

Why does Tracy like www.OnlineLabels.com ? I have Numerous reasons why I only purchase my label stock from them. I have been a loyal customer of theirs almost since they started their business. When ever I have placed an order with them, the item has always been, IN STOCK, SHIPPED QUICKLY, and had QUANTITY DISCOUNTS. If you ever have a problem with the stock you are sent do not worry. An Example: some of the pages have crunched corners, they will replace them immediately, free of charge or hassle. Online Labels LISTENS to your comments, ideas and suggestions. They are constantly trying to keep up with new customer needs with services such as Maestro Online Label Designer

Maestro Label Designer
Online Label Designer, No Downloads Necessary, Over 12,000 Free Clip Art Images, Data Merge for Mailing Lists, BarCode Generator, Browser Friendly, Mac and PC Compatible, Product Support Center (Monday through Saturday)

Online Labels has pretty much thought of everything we might need, and if they have forgotten one, I'll bet it's already on the "to do list". Hey, if you think of an idea, let them know, they love to hear our ideas. OH, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this one ... Online Labels FREQUENTLY REWARDS their loyal customers with MONEY OFF YOUR NEXT ORDER. Plus they have tons of FREE RESOURCES and other FREE STUFF. And most of all, they have label or specialty stock for almost any project imaginable. I Love Online Labels, I will not shop any place else !

The majority of what I order is the Ink-jet, Water Resistant, Vinyl, Matte Finish, Label Stock ( OL1125WJ - 3.0625" x 1.8375" VHS Face Labels ). This particular size of label is perfect for the products I label. This VHS Face Label Size, fits about 90% of my Bottles and Containers. This has been the only label stock I know and trust to work well with my Epson C88 Printer. I use the label stock to make custom labels for my Bath and Body Products as well as my Private Label and Wholesale Customers Products. I have had nothing but RAVE REVIEWS, on how well my customers like their labels. Almost every customer has emailed to tell me that the LABEL COLOR, QUALITY and DESIGN, looks better than they ever dreamed possible. OL1125WJ Ink-Jet Vinyl Label Stock Features: the labels stick super well, they don’t disintegrate when the get wet, they peel off easily in one piece if you make a mistake, and the Printed Designs simply POP! What more can you ask for ?

Feel Free to Contact www.OnlineLabels.com anytime with questions, concerns, ideas and suggestions. I know, from experience, that their customer service is top notch, and they are more than willing to help in any way they can.
Honestly and Truly, Tracy Gaskill ~ Owner / Designer / Printer ~ www.BathandBodybyTracy.com

Materials, Label Stocks and Label Shapes

Available from OnlineLabels.com :

KEEP IN MIND, THIS IS NOT EVERYTHING THEY HAVE AND OFFER !

Label Stock : Standard White Matte, Removable White Matte, 100% Recycled White, White Gloss Inkjet, White Gloss Laser, Weatherproof Matte Inkjet, Weatherproof Polyester Laser, Weatherproof Gloss Inkjet, Blockout for Laser, Clear Matte Inkjet, Clear Matte Laser, Clear Gloss Inkjet, Clear Gloss Laser, Silver Foil Laser, Gold Foil Laser, Weatherproof Silver Polyester Laser, Fluorescent Red, Fluorescent Yellow, Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Pink, Fluorescent Orange, Pastel Pink, Pastel Yellow, Pastel Blue, Pastel Green, True Gray, True Yellow, True Green, True Red, True Blue, True Purple, Light Tan, Natural Brown Kraft, Custom Color Labels

Specialty Materials : Iron-on Transfer Paper Dark, Iron-on Transfer Paper Light, Cardstock Paper, Card Stock, Magnetic White Gloss, Estate #8 Wine Labels, Void Silver Polyester Laser.

Card Stock Available in : Perforated, Printable Sheets : Business Cards (8 up & 10 up, Layouts), Door Hangers, Hang Tags, Note Cards, Full Sheets, and Pre-Folded Thank You Notes. (white only so far) (this is a new item, I am sure there will be more options at time goes on)

List of Label Shapes and Sizes Available (Quick List) : Rectangle, Round Corner, Square Cut, Square, Circle, Oval, Jewelry, Barbell, CD, DVD, Center Hub, Mini CD, Business Card CD, VHS Face, VHS Side, Diskette, Disc, Lip Balm, Lip Balm & Cap with Perforation, Lip Balm Slide Tin Top, Candle Tins, Tins, Favors, Medical Chart, Tic Tac, Barcode, Nutritional Information, Shipping, Address, Return Address, Online, Postage, Digital Media, Reverse Cut, Wrap Around, Water Bottle, Candy Bar, Chocolate Bar, Mini Liquor Bottle, Jar, Coffee, Tea, Garden, Nursery Pot, File Folder, Bookplate, Mint Tin, Cassette Face, Diskette, Circle Perforated Center,

COOL LABEL SHAPES : Alphabet, ABC, Numbers, 123, Heart, Star, Starburst, Christmas Tree, Awareness, Ribbon, Republican, Elephant, Democrat, Donkey, Political, Comment, Quote, Bubble, Butterfly, Wedding, Bell, Award, Ribbon, Clover, Leaf, Dog Bone, Flower, Library Book, Classification, Cigar Band, Beer Bottle, Wine Bottle, USA Label, USA Shape, United States, Shaped Label

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CONTACT & INFO FOR ONLINE LABELS :

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Online Labels, Inc.
975 Bennett Drive ~ Longwood, FL 32750 USA
Toll Free: 1-888-575-2235 ~ Local: 407-949-6499
Fax: 1-866-406-7341
WebSite URL: http://www.onlinelabels.com
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Bath and Body by Tracy
Tracy Gaskill ~ Fort Wayne, IN ~ USA
Phone: 260-747-1871
Email: bathandbodybytracy@comcast.net
Email: info@bathandbodybytracy.com
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eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy
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Yahoo News Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bathandbodybytracy_News
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Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sign Up for BBBT Sales + Contest

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How to Sign Up for Bath and Body by Tracy
....... Sale Events, News and Special Announcements
............... Several NEW and Fun Ways ! To Connect & Share
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COUPON CONTEST .... Coming (Soon)
...... WIN ~ $$$ OFF ~ Your Next Order
...... Who Can Enter ? Anyone over the Age of 18
...... Join Several of My Social Networking Sites, + More
...... Earn Points, Top Point Winners, Earn Coupon
...... Hint > More Sites Joined = More Points = More $$$
...... Contest Rules & Specifics to come in My next post
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eBay Customers – here’s the Best Method !!
....... Assurance that you will Always get a Notification

Subscribe to Tracy’s eBay Store Newsletters
..... “Add to My Favorite Sellers and Stores”

INSTRUCTIONS :
Click this Link to Subscribe to Tracy’s eBay Store ~ SALE Events
..... http://my.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?AcceptSavedSeller&sellerid=rgaskill6

Using the Link Above will take you directly to the eBay Sign In Page.
........... (unless you are already logged in)

On the Newsletter Subscription Page BE SURE TO :
**** Subscribe to (Check Mark) ALL (4) Four NEWSLETTERS
........... • General Interest, • Wholesale, • Sales, • New Items
**** Optional Un-Check the “Favorite Sellers Top Picks”
............ (this one annoys me personally, so I un-check this, totally optional)
**** The eBay Subscription can be changed or canceled anytime you wish
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Alternate eBay Store Subscription Sign Up Method
..... Go to my eBay Store Home Page ( http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy )
..... Very Lower Left Corner, Check-Mark All (4) Boxes, and Click “Sign Up”
..... Then it will ask you to Sign-In, unless already signed in
........... this will add me to your Favorite Sellers and Stores Page
........... this is a more comfortable, SAFER feeling, sign up method to some
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ADDITIONAL ways to find out about Bath and Body by Tracy
....... Sale Events, News and Special Announcements
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Join the BBBT Yahoo News Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bathandbodybytracy_News
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SOCIAL NETWORKING ~ NEW & FUN !
..... This is all a BRAND NEW venture for me. I would love to have as many Customers, Friends, Family and newcomers, as possible to connect with me and become my friends and followers on these Social Networking sites. Please Join me, on my Social Networking Sites. You can be instantly notified and informed of Sales, Events, Breaking News, Research Developments, Product Ideas, Questions. Oh, the possibilities are endless as to what we can do here. This is a much better and quicker way for me to keep in touch with everyone. I really think this could be FUN!! Anytime I think of or find something new, interesting, important I can post. If any one of my followers has a question or idea, they can comment or post. I have left all sites open to everyone. I am so excited about this. I can make a quick post and instantly, everyone will know. I think we may just have a blast with this. So PLEASE, Join, Follow, Add, Share, Comment, Connect, Send Questions or Post About Me to Your Social Networking Sites. The BEST Way to Follow Me, at this time, is to become a Follower of my Blogspot Blog. If I post anything, I will post there first. Why? Because that post will auto share / post to my other Social Accounts Such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Yahoo. I have highlighted that link below in RED so you may easily find the link.
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ALL of My Social Networking Links can be Found Here .....
..... Tracy’s Blog – All of My Links PAGE
http://bathandbodybytracy.blogspot.com/p/all-of-my-links.html
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Bath and Body by Tracy
Tracy Gaskill ~ Fort Wayne, IN ~ USA
Phone: 260-747-1871
Email: bathandbodybytracy@comcast.net
Email: info@bathandbodybytracy.com
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Bath & Body Site: http://www.BathandBodybyTracy.com
eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy
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eBay Combo Ship & Check Out Instructions

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COMBO SHIPPING : YES !! OF COURSE!! I ALWAYS Combine Shipping. I also combine orders if you place two orders with in about 3 days. If the first order has not already been shipped out, I will try to put both orders in one box to save you on shipping and refund the excess. What ever needs to be done, I will do my best to save my customer as much money on postage as possible. I am a stay at home mom and know all about trying to save money. USPS Flat Rate Box Info ( see info below ).
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INSTRUCTIONS for COMBINED SHIPPING at eBay
...... Including other Misc. Shipping and Order FAQ’s
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1) Buy it Now / Bid / Place Your Orders .... for ALL of the Items you want. Do not go through check out, or pay for your items, until you are all done bidding. Click “Buy Item”, then “Confirm Purchase”. Then go to the next item by “continue shopping with this seller”. Then, when done ....

2) Now that you are DONE BIDDING, you may go to "CHECK OUT". If you have just confirmed the bid for the last item, Then you can click "Pay Now". It should take you to the eBay "CHECK OUT PAGE". But DO NOT pay yet. On the "CHECK OUT PAGE", there is a "LINK" that says "REQUEST TOTAL FROM SELLER". It may be difficult to locate or see, but it is there. Click on that "LINK", it will send me an email. That email lets me know that you are finished shopping, and you are ready to pay for your order.

*** If you have accidentally clicked out of that page with the “Request the Total” Link or can not find that Link, that is OK. What you do is simply contact me using "contact seller" or "ask seller a question" on one of my listings. You can also find the same contact links in "your eBay" under "items won". Simply send me a question or message stating that you would like your total, because you are finished shopping.

3) Next, you wait on me. When I get your “Combo Total Request”, I will go into My eBay and generate your "eBay Combo Invoice". This Combo Invoice will have your "Combined Items Total" with the Correctly Calculated, "Combined Shipping" and Final Total. This will be sent to your eBay email. Be sure you have a Valid Working Email !! This especially, If I might have questions or problems concerning your order.

4) You will get that Invoice Notification in your email. Then you can log into eBay and pay for it. That’s it.
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If you order more than one item, you should wait for me to send you an eBay combo invoice before you send payment. You can, if you prefer, go ahead and pay for it with out me sending the combo invoice, and it will still be OK. I will then need to "refund" any "excess postage over-charge". I usually catch these, but on occasion, I could miss one. If you are not sure, simply send me a message as a reminder, that you may be entitled to a partial refund. Also, if you do not want the partial refund, I can include in your package, an extra lip balm or extra sampler item. That works for me just as well. And of course, I can accept any excess postage as a donation, being that I am a single stay at home mother of two. (but that's rare) LOL, HA, HA.
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ASSURANCE : If you ever feel you have been over-charged for postage, please let me know. Sometimes my personal website will do that. At my BBBT site, my shopping cart is not set up to calculate shipping based on weight. So, on occasion, it can calculate the postage too high. Normally I will catch the over-charge and automatically issue a partial refund. But like I said, I can on occasion, miss it. So, please, feel free to send me an email, making me aware of it, and can check into it for you. If a partial refund is needed, I will take care of it. Please do not worry, I am as honest as they come.
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How many items will Fit ?? ~ What’s the Cost ??
USPS FLAT RATE POSTAGE BOX RATES :
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USA DOMESTIC ~ PRIORITY RATES
(4) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $10.70
(6) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $14.50
(12) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $10.70
(20+) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $14.50
....... Small "Thin" Items Might fit the "SMALL" FLAT RATE BOX for $4.95
............. Example Items: (4) 4oz Lotions, or (3) Bars Soap, or (Several) Lip Balms
....... SMALL Flat Rate Box (SIZE : 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8") - Max Weight : 4 LBS

INTERNATIONAL ~ PRIORITY RATES
(4) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $43.45
(6) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $55.95
(12) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS " MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $43.45
(20+) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $55.95
....... Small "Thin" Items Might fit the "SMALL" FLAT RATE BOX for $13.45
............. Example Items: (4) 4oz Lotions, or (3) Bars Soap, or (Several) Lip Balms
....... SMALL Flat Rate Box (SIZE : 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8") - Max Weight : 4 LBS
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PAYMENT METHODS : Online Payments ONLY!
~ NO Money Orders ~ NO Personal Checks
~ Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal or Credit Card by Phone
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BEST WAY to Contact Tracy is by EMAIL ! ! !
....... I Prefer Emails, I use Email for EVERYTHING
....... This way I have a RECORD of Everything
....... This way I have a NOTE so that I do not FORGET anything
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Bath and Body by Tracy
Tracy Gaskill ~ Fort Wayne, IN ~ USA
Phone: 260-747-1871 ( Wholesale Inquires, Graphic Work )
Email: bathandbodybytracy@comcast.net
Email: info@bathandbodybytracy.com
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Bath & Body Site: http://www.BathandBodybyTracy.com
eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy
Tracy’s DIY Custom Printing: http://gaskillgraphic.clickprint.com/
Yahoo News Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bathandbodybytracy_News
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy/132189670157509
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BathBodybyTracy
Blog: http://bathandbodybytracy.blogspot.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bathandbodybytracy
Windows Live: http://cid-2fb05e4b1f967a5f.profile.live.com
Google Profile & Buzz: http://www.google.com/profiles/bathandbodybytracy
Google Reader: http://www.google.com/reader/shared/bathandbodybytracy
Yahoo Pulse: http://pulse.yahoo.com/bathandbodybytracy
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bathandbodybytracy
FB NetworkedBlogs: http://apps.facebook.com/blognetworks/blog/bath_and_body_by_tracy
Picasa Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/bathandbodybytracy
StumbleUpon: http://www.StumbleUpon.com/stumbler/BathBodybyTracy
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bathandbodybytracy
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10% OFF ALL ~ SALE ~ BBBT Site & eBay Store

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Bath and Body by Tracy ~ 10% OFF ~ SALE !
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** NEW Ways to Sign Up for Tracy's Sale Announcements (Next Post)
** eBay Combo Ship Instructions (Next Post)
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10% OFF ~ ALL ITEMS ~ at My eBay Store & www.BathandBodybyTracy.com
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International & Domestic – RETAIL Orders
Sale Ends : Thursday, September 30th
Wholesale Customers : Contact me Directly with Inquiries
(HOW to get the DISCOUNT at the BBBT site ~ see below)
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eBay Store : http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy
BBBT Website : http://www.BathandBodybyTracy.com
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How many items will Fit ?? ~ What’s the Cost ??
USPS FLAT RATE POSTAGE BOX RATES :
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USA DOMESTIC ~ PRIORITY RATES
(4) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $10.70
(6) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $14.50
(12) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $10.70
(20+) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $14.50
....... Small "Thin" Items Might fit the "SMALL" FLAT RATE BOX for $4.95
............. Example Items: (4) 4oz Lotions, or (3) Bars Soap, or (Several) Lip Balms
....... SMALL Flat Rate Box (SIZE : 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8") - Max Weight : 4 LBS

INTERNATIONAL ~ PRIORITY RATES
(4) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $43.45
(6) 2LB Rectangle Bricks of Soap fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $55.95
(12) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS " MEDIUM" FLAT RATE BOX for $43.45
(20+) 8oz size Bottles will fit in the USPS "LARGE" FLAT RATE BOX for $55.95
....... Small "Thin" Items Might fit the "SMALL" FLAT RATE BOX for $13.45
............. Example Items: (4) 4oz Lotions, or (3) Bars Soap, or (Several) Lip Balms
....... SMALL Flat Rate Box (SIZE : 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8") - Max Weight : 4 LBS
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How to Get the ... 10% OFF Discount at the BBBT site
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Simply put, there is no way for me to set up an automatic discount or give a coupon code for my BBBT Website Customers, I only wish there was. It would make my life so much easier. So we must do it Manually.
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HERE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS ......
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All that YOU do is ... Place your order and pay for it, like you would any order.
Next, I will get your order in through email and process it,
Next, I will calculate 10% OFF the PRODUCT TOTAL,
Then, I WILL REFUND the 10% Back to your Account
**** At the Same Time, I will REFUND
.......... any Excess Postage Over-Charge that you are owed.
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Feel Free to Contact Me if you have Questions. Thanks, Tracy
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Bath and Body by Tracy
Tracy Gaskill ~ Fort Wayne, IN ~ USA
Phone: 260-747-1871
Email: bathandbodybytracy@comcast.net
Email: info@bathandbodybytracy.com
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Bath & Body Site: http://www.BathandBodybyTracy.com
eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy
Tracy’s DIY Custom Printing: http://gaskillgraphic.clickprint.com/
Yahoo News Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bathandbodybytracy_News
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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bath-and-Body-by-Tracy/132189670157509
Twitter: http://twitter.com/BathBodybyTracy
Blog: http://bathandbodybytracy.blogspot.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/bathandbodybytracy
Windows Live: http://cid-2fb05e4b1f967a5f.profile.live.com
Google Profile & Buzz: http://www.google.com/profiles/bathandbodybytracy
Google Reader: http://www.google.com/reader/shared/bathandbodybytracy
Yahoo Pulse: http://pulse.yahoo.com/bathandbodybytracy
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bathandbodybytracy
FB NetworkedBlogs: http://apps.facebook.com/blognetworks/blog/bath_and_body_by_tracy
Picasa Photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/bathandbodybytracy
StumbleUpon: http://www.StumbleUpon.com/stumbler/BathBodybyTracy
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bathandbodybytracy
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Sunday, September 5, 2010

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