Summer Special Series: Peppermint Fantasy Body Oil for FREE

 Thanks suehixson!

When you go outside for just a moment to get your mail from the end of your driveway, do you find yourself wilting in the heat? Do you dread the days when you have to do yard work? Keep cool with Terressentials USDA certified organic mint body care products!

These products will cool you off immensely and give your skin a pleasant little tingle when you use them! Start off your day with a refreshing shower, cleaning your body with the Cool Mint Body Wash that is sure to wake you up! (Remember to check out our Cool Mint Hair Wash too! Don't forget to read the online Hair Wash Instructions and Hair Help Resource Guide for more info!). Use the Chillin' Mint Hand Soap at home or in your office as a cooling and crisp treat for you and those you care about. After being on them all day, your feet deserve some TLC, so massage them with the freezer-fresh, zingy-scented Peppermint Fantasy Body Creme. 

That's not all, though! If you order an 8 oz bottle of Cool Mint Body Wash, an 8 oz pump of the Chillin' Mint Hand Soap, and a 3 oz Push-Up of the Peppermint Fantasy Body Creme in one order, we will give you a 2 oz bottle of our Peppermint Fantasy Body Oil at no cost to you! Our USDA certified organic Anointing oil is great to use for lightly moisturizing your skin after a day out under the hot sun or conditioning your hair!


This special is applicable to online orders placed between 12:01 am East Coast U.S. time on Saturday, July 27, 2013 and 11:59 pm East Coast U.S. time on Friday, August 9, 2013.

This special is applicable to in-store purchases at both the Middletown and Patrick Street Terressentials locations during store hours starting on Saturday, July 27th, and ending on Friday, August 9th. 

In order to qualify you must order all of the following specific products as described below:

One 8 oz bottle of Cool Mint Body Wash

One 8 oz Pump of Chillin' Mint Hand Soap

One 3 oz Push-Up of Peppermint Fantasy Body Creme

See our Bath Page for more information on our Body Wash and our  Body Page for more information on the hand soap and body creme!

If you order these three items in one single order together, you will receive a free 2 oz bottle of Peppermint Fantasy Body Oil!

Ways to make sure you will qualify for the special:*

1) Your entire billing name, shipping name, and cardholder's name will be included in your order.

2) Your credit card will not be declined when we try to process your order.

3) You will remember to enter the entirety of your correct shipping address including your apartment number when you place your order.

4) Your order is complete when you place it online (i.e. you will make no changes, additions, or subtractions to your order).

Something to note: When you place your order and get the email confirmation, the free 2 oz bottle of Peppermint Fantasy Body Oil will not be on the product list. It will be manually added and your receipt will be manually changed when you place the order.

* Qualification is at the discretion of the Terressentials Team. 

Combine the Peppermint Fantasy Body Oil for FREE Special

and

Free Shipping Special!

Triple check that your order qualifies for the free shipping special by reading the qualifications at this link.

Side Roads Sounds Project!

Who doesn't love music? Listening to and creating music is a great way to de-stress, a fantastic outlet for personal expression and for directing energy.  Best of all, good music makes people happy!

The Side Roads Sounds Project is an experimental initiative of Terressentials developed as a way for our small business to give back to the Frederick County community.  We are artisan handcrafters of USDA certified organic body care products and we support many Fair Trade artisan crafters worldwide and Fair Made USA artists. As several of our Terressentials team members are artists and/or musicians, we think it would be great to host local musical artists at our Frederick location and, in the future, at our Middletown location to support our local arts community. For our new experimental musical venture, we coined the name “Side Roads Sounds Project” to emphasize that we want to bring more foot traffic and good energy to other parts of Frederick City other than just Market Street and Carroll Creek (in downtown Frederick), and to more than just downtown Frederick.  Most importantly, however, we hope that our Side Roads Sounds Project will inspire folks to realize that one can often discover great treasures and experience exciting adventures when one takes the road less traveled.

So, what genres of music are we looking for?  If you've got a great, original upbeat sound, a world beat, or your energetic music makes people smile, dance or clap their hands — we want to hear from you!  We welcome acapella singers — we know that man-made instruments aren't always necessary to make truly good music!  On another note, we do also appreciate unusual and handmade instruments. We'd like to share that, as our Side Roads Sounds Project is a family/community-oriented project, at this time, we seek more accessible music so hard rock, metal, rap, grunge, acid rock, etc., is not being considered.

Don't be shy! If you are interested in participating in our project and would like us to consider you or your group, please email us a link to your web site so that we can learn more about who you are and to hear examples of your musical art. Feel free to drop your CD and any of your band art/brochures at our Frederick store at 100 East Patrick Street. If you have a wide variety of music, please direct us to specific songs on your CD/website that you feel best represent your work and that will fit with what we are looking for.  We hope to hear from you soon!

Summer Special Series: Fragrance-Free Body Lotion for FREE

This is a photo of Molly, a former Team Member and daughter of another Team Member, from a few years back. 

Look at that lovely smile!

We offer many different USDA certified organic goodies for your body in fresh scents that remind you of hot summer days and a garden luncheon. But what about those who prefer that no scent or those individuals with multiple sensitivies syndrome?

We have an answer — our Fragrance-Free personal care products! Many people know about our Fragrance-Free Hair Wash, but we also have  Fragrance-Free Facial Care System: Cleanser, Toner, Facial Lotion, Moisture Cream; Gentle Bath Gel, and Body Lotion. Remember folks, Fragrance-Free doesn't mean unscented. Lots of companies use chemical processes to make their products "unscented." Our Fragrance-Free line is USDA certified organic and has no chemicals in it. More to the point, it has no added essential oils for scent. However, we do include organic herbal extracts to nourish your skin and normally the herbal extracts have their own delightful, light herbally aroma.

As we mentioned earlier, the Fragrance-Free Facial Care line is great for those with sensitive skin. Also, be sure to check out the "sensitive skin" tag on our Hair Help Resource Guide to learn about how what you put on your hair is affecting your skin.

We have a special offer for you to try this gentle, but effective, facial care line. We are offering the following: If you order one Fragrance-Free Facial Cleanser, one Fragrance-Free Facial Toner, and one Fragrance-Free Facial Lotion together in one order, you will receive one 2 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Body Lotion for FREE!

Applicable to online orders placed between 12:01 am East Coast U.S. time on Saturday, July 13, 2013 and 11:59 pm East Coast U.S. time on Friday, July 26, 2013.

Applicable to in-store purchases at both the Middletown and Patrick Street Terressentials locations during store hours starting on Saturday, July 13th, and ending on Friday, July 26th. 

In order to qualify you must order all of the following specific products as described below:

One 6 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Facial Cleanser

One 6 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Facial Toner

One 1.7 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Facial Lotion 

See our Fragrance-Free Facial Care page for more information on all of these genuine USDA certified organic products!

If you order these three items in one single order together, you will receive a FREE 2 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Body Lotion!

Ways to make sure you will qualify for the special:*

1) Your entire billing name, shipping name, and cardholder's name will be included in your order.

2) Your credit card will not be declined when we try to process your order.

3) You will remember to enter the entirety of your correct shipping address including your apartment number when you place your order.

4) Your order is complete when you place it online (i.e. you will make no changes, additions, or subtractions to your order).

Something to note: When you place your order and get the email confirmation, the free 2 oz bottle of Fragrance-Free Body Lotion will not be on the product list. It will be manually added and your receipt will be manually changed when you place the order.

* Qualification is at the discretion of the Terressentials Team. 

Combine the Fragrance-Free Body Lotion for FREE Special

and

Free Shipping Special!

Triple check that your order qualifies for the free shipping special by reading the qualifications at this link.

 

July 2013 First Saturday Special!

Thanks bayasaa!

As we mentioned in our Newsletter that went out a few days ago, we are having a special in our downtown Frederick store this Saturday, July 6, since it the First Saturday of July. Since the Downtown Frederick Partnership has chosen the theme of "Stars & Stripes" for the First Saturday celebrations in downtown Frederick, we have decided to promote the Fair Made USA artisan crafters who are featured in our store. During the official First Saturday hours (3 pm to 9 pm) we will award patrons 15% off their purchase of items that were made in the US. The 15% off will be awarded manually by a Team Member when you bring your selections to the counter. This special excludes our gourmet artisan teas and chocolates that are made in the US.



So what sort of things do you have in your shop that are Fair Made USA?

We have many Fair Made USA handbags, a good bit of delightful and unique jewelry, and much more! Our own USDA certified organic Terressentials personal care products even qualify!



How can I identify the Fair Made USA items in your store?

You may notice on most of the items in our downtown Frederick shop, there are little cards that say what the item is and may have a barcode on the bottom. The top part of the card has a check list of common countries that the item could be from. The country that the item is from should be checked. Since the USA is not a common option, we normally hand write that the item is from the USA on the card. If you have any questions, feel free to ask a Terressentials Team Member!



What is Fair Made USA?

Fair Made USA is a Terressentials-coined term that we use to identify small artisan businesses within the USA who handcraft items. While there are lots of big factories chugging out "Made in the USA" items, the artisans that we choose to support are just like us — they invest a lot of time and effort into making the best crafts that they can because they care and are proud of their work.

Note: This special is applicable to in-store purchases only at our 100 East Patrick St, Frederick, Maryland store between the hours of 3 pm and 9 pm on July 6th only. Online purchases do not qualify, nor do purchases made in our Middletown store during this time period.

Clean Up on Aisle.... River

Tim Adams, author of this post, took this photo on the day that he helped clean up a section of the Monocacy River.

Hey there, folks! It’s been too dang long since we last visited – it’s like I always say, time flies when you’re playing in mud with your dog. Speaking of which, I was at the river not too long ago doing just that when I noticed my white-bearded, wiry-furred Scottish terrier, Tattles, had excused herself from the river party for two and was gravitating toward a patch of tall, thick grasses. With her ears pinned back so far that they looked like they were taped to her head, she continued toward the grasses transforming into a creeping and methodical prowler that would have made a queen lioness proud! By this time, I had quietly speed-walked and caught up to her to see what the big deal was and, just in case, to protect that black and white fur ball from any harm or evil-doing. Tattles looked up at me with her wise, but sharp dark brown eyes piercing through her overgrown, unkept brow, then returned her focus back to the mysterious dancing grasses. She began to lean her wet snout in for some good old fashioned olfactory reconnaissance, but, before she could, I stepped in front of her and reached out with both hands and parted the green grass fountain like a bad hairdo – I couldn’t believe what I saw! To Tattles delight and my absolute dismay, we stumbled upon an all too familiar beast I dread coming across at the river, in the woods or anywhere else for that matter: a dirty, rotten, filthy collection of loose garbage tucked into the grasses and scattered along the scenic part of the Monocacy River shoreline!

Now that my detective work was complete, it was time for Tattles and me to get down to business – Operation Spick and Span (her idea, not mine) was now in place. Stocked with rubber gloves, trash bags and a basket for recyclables, we began our crusade for a crystal clean river. From the get go, the bearded lady and I had our had our gameplan in full affect. I picked up every piece of water-logged trash that my eyes spotted, while Tattles sniffed out and hunted down the more hard to find pieces. Good Girl! We came across everything from a tire to baking sheets to a foldable chair, and everything in between – this is surely no way to treat Mother Nature. After about a half hour or so, Tattles thought it would be best if she lay down, stretch her paws and pass out in the cool dry sand like she was hit by a tranquilizer dart. Bad girl! With Tattles napping, I was left to scoop up every scum-soaked piece of waste in that quarter mile radius. Five trash bags and a bin filled to the brim of recyclables later, our little slice of the river was back to the way it should be – clean and shiny.

Look at all the trash that Tim managed to gather by himself as his terrier, Tattles, took a nap!

Listen, I didn't tell you this story to shine a spotlight on how awesome I am or how easily being great comes to me – my illustriousness is a bonus gift just for you (wink). But seriously, I decided to tell this story to remind people that we only have one planet and we should treat the blue and green ball with the utmost respect. We can all do our small part by cleaning up after ourselves and properly disposing of our trash and/or recyclables. Plus, if we all chip in and give our best effort, that will free up even more time for Tattles to catch up on her beauty sleep – not that she needs it. Good girl!

Customize your Fragrance-Free Body Lotion with Anointing Body Oils!

Fragrance-Free Silken Velvet Body Lotion and Anointing Body Oils — A match made in heaven!

I'm a genius — Or at least I feel like one today! I've discovered the most perfect way to get four delectable Terressentials scents in one body lotion. An important discovery to a “lotion” girl like me.

I use Terressentials USDA certified oranic Fragrance-Free Organic Silken Velvet Body Lotion. This lotion is incredibly silky, light-weight, protective, and never greasy. And as always chemical-free, fragrance-free and organic! Then to the pool of Fragrance-Free lotion already in my hand, I add a drop of one of Terressentials gourmet Anointing Body Oils (also USDA organic!).

The oils are unique liquid balms – thick and rich with silky, sensual, aromatic certified organic cocoa butter beads suspended in golden, skin-softening certified organic sunflower and herb-infused coconut oils. These cold-pressed organic oils, organic cocoa butter and organic essential oils retain all of their vital, living nutrients.

So on those days when I'm feeling “romantic,” I'll add a drop of Organic Passionate Lavender. When I'm feeling “spicy,” I'll add Organic Seductive Spice. For the “sunny” days, it's Organic Luscious Lemon and for arrogant “cool” days, I add Organic Peppermint Fantasy. The lotion and anointing oils are truly a match made in heaven! The “new” lotion slides gracefully over every inch of my skin leaving it glowing and multi-moisturized and leaving my moody spirit contentedly satisfied.

To further benefit this amazing discovery, Terressentials offers a 2oz trial size of each anointing oil or an Organic Anointing Body Oil Sampler that contains trial sizes of all four Organic Anointing Body Oils – Seductive Spice, Passionate Lavender, Luscious Lemon and Peppermint Fantasy – packaged in a delightful gift box. I invite you to try my amazing discovery. You will not be disappointed, and you will be doing something good for your body and your soul!

Summer Special Series: Bundle of Baby Products!

This is a photo of Frankie, a daughter of one of the Team Members from a few years back. Look at that lovely smile!

The skin of all babies and children is much more absorbent than the skin of human adults. So it is even more important that you help shield the small ones you love from the harmful chemicals that are in conventional baby body cleansers. After all, the baby can't protect itself!

The Terressentials Bundle of Baby Products Special is 20% off the regular retail price of the baby items outlined in this special when they are ordered/purchased together!

Applicable to online orders placed between 12:01 am East Coast U.S. time on Saturday, June 29, 2013 and 11:59 pm East Coast U.S. time on Friday, July 12, 2013.

Applicable to in-store purchases at both the Middletown and Patrick Street Terressentials locations during store hours starting on Saturday, June 29th , and ending on Friday, July 12th. 

In order to qualify you must order all of the following specific products as described below:

An 8 oz bottle of Baby Wash, 

an 8 oz bottle of Baby Massage Oil, 

an 8 oz bottle of Baby Body Lotion, 

and a 3 oz Push-Up of Tush Treatment.

See our Baby Page for more information on all of these 

genuine USDA certified organic products!

If you order these four items in one single order together, you will receive a 20% discount on these items!* 

Ways to make sure you will qualify for the discount:**

1) Your entire billing name, shipping name, and cardholder's name will be included in your order.

2) Your credit card will not be declined when we try to process your order.

3) You will remember to enter the entirety of your correct shipping address including your apartment number when you place your order.

4) Your order is complete when you place it online (i.e. you will make no changes, additions, or subtractions to your order).

Something to note: When you place your order and get the email confirmation, the 20% discount will not have been applied to your order. 

Don't worry, though! We will manually apply the discount to qualifying orders when we process your order!

*The 20% discount only applies to these specific items in your order. If you order these items and something else (such as a hair wash) your other item will be full priced. Also, this combination of products must be ordered within the same order.

** Qualification is at the discretion of the Terressentials Team. 

Combine the Bundle of Baby Products

and

Free Shipping Special!

In order to qualify for both, you must place a single order which has a product value over $90 including the applied discount and not including Shipping and Handling costs.

Since sometimes people are in a rush and don't want to spend time doing math, this is what it breaks down to:

A typical order of an 8 oz bottle of Baby Wash, an 8 oz bottle of Baby Massage Oil, an 8 oz bottle of Baby Lotion, and a 3 oz Push-Up of Tush Treatment costs $75.35. By partaking in the Bundle of Baby Products, you will spend only $60.28 (so you have saved over $15). You must then order another $29.72 of Terressentials products (not including shipping and handling). That amount is equivalent to a 16 oz bottle of your favorite flavor of Hair Wash and a 16 oz refill bottle of one of our great USDA certified organic Hand Soaps.

Remember to triple check that your order qualifies for the free shipping special by reading the qualifications at this link.