HOLIDAY SEASON---DETAILS SOON COME

SUMMER SUMMER SUMMERTIME

You may not respect Will Smith's career but that "Summertime" song is the perfect summer jam. I hope all of you are enjoying this tropical weather we are experiencing. I know I am! I've been to a few BBQs, a few outdoor concerts and festivals, and to the beach and boardwalk a few times too. I am also spending this summer revamping Rum And Cake's product lines and website. I have some new products coming, some old products being removed, and definetly adding ease to the user end to improve your shopping experience! I am removing some scents and products that haven't really been selling. They are not gone forever but they will be special order. If you have any favorites that you want to be sure make the cut...let me know!

Back to summer...I am addicted to and love flip flops and it's been rough on my feet. I have found though that using Exfoliating Milk has really been helpful in removing the grime and the crust! Then I add a bit of Body Whip to finish to get rid of the ash. Yes, even I am ashy sometimes.

Let's not forget about Bugging Out! It has really made all of the outdoor activities a little more bearable. Bugging Out! is an essential oil blend made to deter those annoying mosquitoes and other pesky critters. It's definitely helped in keeping me itch free and it's all natural and not alcohol-based or drying. There's a 4oz body oil, 4oz body spritz, and 4oz shower gel.

Happy Post Mother's Day

Happy Belated Mums Day to everyone! I know I've been MIA but this is the time of year that people actually pay attention to their skin...lol. I've done a few shopping parties, made alot of product (body butter is big right now) and put together alot of baskets...but I'm still standing. And a benefit is that my hands are smooth! I debuted a few new products that are receiving alot of love- Crushed Cabernet Exfoliating Bar Soap and Breakfast Blend Exfoliating Bar Soap. Both are takes on the scrubs of the same name and just burst with lather, smell goodiness, and light exfoliating. Give them a try, man! Actually I have a some samples left so if you sign the comment box or send me an email at info*AT*rumandcake.com I'll slide you a sample. Take care yall.

It's SPRING Again!

Well it's almost SPRING and to celebrate we're having our annual "SPRING HAS SPRUNG" sale. It's 10% off all of our exfoliants to get your skin ready to be seen in the upcoming months. All those turtlenecks and boots have left your skin in need of some TLC I'm sure, so take advantage...details are here: http://rumandcake.com/spring.htm.

Recently one of my first and best customers told me she was getting engaged ((congrats again, lady)). She ordered a few gift sets for her bridesmaids. I custom-matched the ribbon and wrapping to her wedding colors too. Just in case you were wondering, it can happen for you too. Just ask about custom wrapping and customized gift sets!

Customized Chocolate Deluxe Set

Relaxing Night In

Rubber Duckie

Some VDay Baskets

I'm almost through my Valentine's Day crunch. What's great is I'm doing more gifts for *MEN* this year! I have always felt that if men were given great gifts they would appreciate the day more. Way to go, pple! Here are a couple of baskets that I managed to snap pics of before they were shipped. The Pefect Gentleman Gift Basket and Well Groomed Gift Basket respectively.

How am I celebrating VDay? I was going to take a bath with Heavenly Milk Bath and LUXURIATE. I love the Heavenly Body Whip and don't use it often. Right now I'm stuck on Fig Exfoliating Milk and Body Butter. Maybe I'll eat some overpriced, gourmet ice cream and/or some truffles afterward. Then finally pop in a sappy, romantic comedy and make phone calls to my family and friends. My plans for a girl's night out are just not working! But this is an excellent plan b!

Oh That Cupid

Alright folks, Valentine's Day is now live:
http://www.rumandcake.com/valentines.htm
Enjoy!
Has anyone seen the "Dump Cupid" campaign on tv? I think it's hilarious.

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays. Of course I love my family and significant others and friends every day but I love the hearts, the candy, the small thoughtful gestures. Hell, we gave out those cute, cartoon cards in college. Maybe I'll bring that back this year. Last year I sent my mom, grandmother and lil sister flowers and they were all happy. Neither of them had a Valentine so I thought it'd be appreciated. It's hard not to get caught up or feel a little sad when the world is filled with flowers and candy. I haven't decided what I will send this year but it will be something from Rum And Cake. My sisters will like the "Mr. Right" I'm sure. Some bath salts for my mother who loves soaking and my grandma's hands get really dry in the winter so I'm sure she needs more hand creme. I don' t have a valentine this year so that means I should do a lil something special for myself! I think it's going to be a little something to wear to the Eric Roberson show that I'm going to attend on VDay with my friend.

do people give massages anymore?

I offer two massage bars in gift baskets but am wondering should I bother offering them flat out? Do couples massage each other anymore? The first massage bar I fell in love with fit perfectly into the palm of my hand and had the lovely smell of oranges and chocolate. Sounds crazy but it smelled so good. Of course...it was discontinued.

I don't see that many places offering massage bars and I'm not trying to put a product at there that'd sit around dusty. I love massages, at spa, from honeyboos, giving them, hell giving myself one (I wear crazy shoes, man...my feet need massaging). Am I the only one? I need a poll function here...lol.

Anyways, I tested and played around and have Chocolate Massage Truffles...perfect, hand-sized chocolate-scented wonders that glide on wonderfully and Heavenly Massage Bar...nice, hand-size with a wonderful musky, sweet scent. They both have rose petals in them for that bit of friction and indulgence...but I mean will anyone use it? Bueller? Bueller?

Damned Cupid!

Uhm, I barely took down my holiday decorations (haha, okay I just hung up a nice quilted blanket/tree that my mumsy gave me from Cracker Barrell). Anyways, now it's VALENTINE'S DAY FRENZY! My drug store officially said so. So stay tuned, Rum And Cake Valentine's Day Hype COMING TO A COMPUTER NEAR YOU...very soon.

One of my best Valentine's Days was in college. My girls and I cooked up a big spaghetti dinner, bought dessert, decorated a bit and talked about our best and worst dates and just had a good ole raucous, girly time. I don't remember who's idea it was but it was genius.

A Star Is Born

First, let me say Happy New Year and that I hope you had a productive and positive holiday season. This holiday season has been very productive and positive for a great friend of mine, actually I consider her more my sister than anything. Very kind, caring, hilarious, and spirited! Well my homie and her husband just had a lovely lil bundle of joy...Faith Noelle! She's a cutie too. Welcome...Lil Faye!!!

I'm inspired to get Rum And Cake for babies off the ground...lol. I mean we're safe for babies and many children use and love our products now but think of how fun would it be to smell like Root Beer and Bubble Gum for the little ones! I'm on it.