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It’s been a while since I could say Hello!

Well - "Hi, again!" - it's been a while since I've been in touch with all you wonderful people. The summer and fall have been very, very busy, but lots and lots of FUN, too!

For me, the three best parts were:

1) The birth of Skip's third child, Leonardo. And of course he is ADORABLE. I am a proud Grandmother, and ADORABLE is the "law"!

2) Skip's 40th Birthday Party - which was a big SURPRISE for him. My daughter-in-law, Katie, gave the party, which took her months of organizing, but then, she is an amazing woman. And although it was just for Skip's family and closest friends, it turned out to be more like a large "family reunion". We had family from all over the country who came. Believe me, it was not an easy task hiding them all until the party began, either. But we managed, and Skip was happily shocked, and for once, just for a few seconds - speechless!!!

3) Our Snowdrop Today's Special. We had an 11-year record in units sold for a TS! Thank you all SO much for having joined Skip and me during that really exciting time for us. Our TS's have always been one of our most favorite things - because we LOVE putting together the best kits we can think of, for the best value. You all OVER DID yourselves with your fabulous enthusiasm, your wonderful telephone testimonials, and so many purchases, even multiple purchases! Wow! For me, this was very, very heartwarming, because, as most of you know, Snowdrop has been my favorite EDT, for the past 3 years. So thank you for loving all our beautiful Snowdrop products, and for showing your appreciation in so many ways. Skip and I are truly grateful to you for your continued great trust and confidence in us.

I hope you’ll tune into our next shows - which are "fan-TAB-ulous" (better than "fan-TAS-tic"!). We will be back for our 11 Year Anniversary on Nov. 1st 2nd and 3rd with a many new kits and some fabulous surprises – Until then, enjoy the lovely month of October.

AMANDA
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(62 comments for It's Been a While)

Joyce, NJ 07/14/2008
Please forward to Amanda and Skip--Your black rice products are wonderful/ Tried another line and allergic reaction, need to say my face was a mess. Tried Black Rice and my skin is as if I was 20 yrs. younger. I am 68ys. yound and need I have to say what others ask what do I use--and yes all your Black Rice products and your other bath and body products, to me you deserve 10 stars. Do you think at one point you would produce make-up especially with the magic of what Black Rice does.
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Marie, NJ 01/25/2008
Is there any way that you will ever make a honey perfume or eau de toilette? I have used the honey bath for over twenty years..love the smell and would love a fragrance in honey.
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darlynne, NY 01/02/2008
Everyone was so delighted with the products from your line that I chose for them. The 10 sample cream kit was beyond success. I order 4, next year I will order 8. It's the thought that counts and everyone was delighted. Looking forward to your new release products and seeing you on tv. Happy New Years, and belated happy birthdays.
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Shirley, OH 11/22/2007
Love the Black Rice,and Honey Oatmeal,hope you will keep the Honey Oatmeal in your line.
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Pamela, MO 11/19/2007
Skip and Princess Amanda, I am a nurse, and I mostly work with the elderly, I have found what I was looking for in your, ELARIIA Double Latte WITH peppermint, I puchased 2 starter kits...way not enough, you can only imagine how good it made my patients feel to get a little bedside bath with refreashing Double Latte with Peppermint, in the AM it perked them up and made them ready to face the day and at night a backrub with the body cream, helped them sleep better,PLEASE bring it for the Holidays
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Audrey, NY 11/18/2007
I never fail to watch you when you're on and although I have every scent and body butter, body cream and shower gel I love the White Almond and Shea Butter the best, although I just love the Pink Peony spray, I get so many compliments when I am wearing it. I also put the heavier scents away for the summer then dive into all you're lighter scents for the Spring. Thank you for bringing such wonderful products to us. I am in my senior years but love to feel pretty.
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brenda.starr, CA 11/10/2007
I love these products, have not been online for a few years so I'm happy to see a blog specifically for IBB. I do have a question about this excoboard for IBB? I singed up to register a few days ago, but had listed my email address incorrectly. So I re-registered and no one has approved my application. Is it a private group? Is it affiliated with HSN? brenda.starr
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Cheryl, FL 11/08/2007
Hi Skip and Amanda, I was just wondering, I have written a couple of blogs and I can't find any of them, why is that? Also, I still haven't received an answer about the Shea Butter edt, Almond Blossom. I can't find that either. My final question is when is the next IBB Customer Voice set going to come? I signed up for the program and have only received 2 different flavors to try. Looking forward to hearing back from you!
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janet, IL 11/07/2007
I purchased the Perlier set of 4 (hemp, white almond, papaya, and olive oil). Wanted to say I LOVED THREE OF THEM. The fourth HEMP, was terrible. Your products are alwasy such a no brainer, just order you'll love it, or at the very least it's nice. But for me to find a product that was terrible surprised me greatly. No doubt this product would work well on your hands, I just couldn't use it long enough to find out.
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Bernice 11/06/2007
I LOVE the wild orchid bath gel talc and spray..........I buy it for my neighbor for christmas and she bugs me every year to get more for her. Thanks for such great products
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Stephanie, CA 11/05/2007
Thank you for all your wonderful products! My favorite is the Shea Butter. I can go nowhere without receiving at least one compliment! Where is the Almond Blossom fragrance spray? That's the one item I've been missing...please bring it back!!
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Wanda, AZ 11/04/2007
PLEASE, please don't discontinue Pink Peony! It's so wonderful....my skin has never felt so smooth...and the fragrance is wonderful. I'm always getting compliments!
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Clorinda, NJ 11/03/2007
Hi Skip & Amanda and Happy Anniversary. I'm fairly new to IBB having made my first purchases in September & last month (although I'd had been watching you for months). I can now say that I am officially an IBB addict. I made 23 purchases between Friday & yesterday alone & can't wait for everything to come in. (LOL, no they are not all for me - some will be gifts but many will be mine). Can't wait to try the Pumpkin Spice this month .. love the Verbena. Thanks for all you do.
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Helen, PA 11/02/2007
Hi Amanda, Can you make a Aroma Stick Deeffuse in rose?
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Cecilia, NY 11/02/2007
You were soooo right about Snowdrop. Why did I ever doubt or hesitate. I received it a few weeks ago when it was a TS and it is now my new favorite. I absolutely love love love it! You have a new fan of Snowdrop. Thank you for bringing us such wonderful products. I am in love with your products. I have sooo much that I am running out of room. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Stephanie, CO 11/01/2007
Received the Snowdrop TS a few weeks ago. Like you, Amanda, I love Snowdrop. Only complaint is that the diffuser oil evaporated already and it has only been two weeks. I did what Skip suggested also and only used half the bottle at a time. Did I do something wrong?
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Ruth, CA 10/31/2007
Just wanted to let the both of you know how much my neice in Iraq and her friends loved your products. I sent them a huge box and told them to pick whichever ones they liked. They said it was the first time in over a year that they felt like REAL WOMAN. So thanks so much for all the happiness you bring to people.
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diaNNe with 2Ns 10/27/2007
I noticed that PA notes appreciation for answering our requests for the Nov duos of body cream since so many run out of those before the bath creams. I wanted to add a note of thanks also for those on the opposite end who have begged for more shower and bath creams because we use that up faster than the body creams! Your Oct show was full of liquid soap duos and a wonderful HUGE kit of various HONEY bath creams! IBB listens to all of us! Thanks, Skip & Amanda-- you rock!!!
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Valerie, WI 10/24/2007
More Diffusers (especially SNOWDROP) PLEASE!!! Oh, my gosh. . . the Diffuser in the TSV was my first ever. I was always sort of skeptical of them, but man does it ever fragrance a room and it lasts too! What a nice way to experience my beloved Snowdrop as well. Please bring more in!! :-)
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PA 10/23/2007
Skip and Amanda, I noticed that there will be doubles of the body creams offered in your November show. Thank you so much for answering our request for the 2-packs! A great option for those of us that always run out of body cream before bath cream. Thanks!
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SHEILA, FL 10/22/2007
HELLO SKIP AND AMANDA, IT APPEARS EVERYONE HAS BEEN VERY BUSY. CONGRADULATIONS ON THE NEW ADDITION AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR NOT GETTING BACK TO YOU EARLIER ABOUT HOW MUCH I ENJOY THE VERBENA. IT IS SO REFRESHING. IT MAKES YOU WANT TO GET UP AND GO. FOR ME THESE DAYS THAT TAKES A LOT. I HAVEN'T BEEN ORDERING LIKE BEFORE MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY. THINGS ARE VERY TIGHT NOW. BEING A DIABETIC AND DRY SKIN I USED THE SHEA BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL MADE HIM COMFORTABLE. THANK YOU.
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Billie, VA 10/22/2007
Hi Skip and Amanda,please bring back all the LAVENDER products..Thanks.
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robin, TN 10/22/2007
hi skip and amanda, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back double latte cream bath in the LARGE size! i love to use this in the wintertime which is fast approaching. will ya'll please discuss this and let all us double latte folks know your decision? thank you!
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Beverly, AL 10/22/2007
I adore your Snowdrop line and have been using the snowdrop fragrance-filled aroma sticks but have run out and need more ASAP for my house. The diffusion system runs out very fast !
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Pam, ND 10/21/2007
I love IBB products but am so disappointed that the Wild Orchids body cream hasn't been availabe. I would also like to see shower cream and body cream duos in the Wild Orchid. I have never found an IBB fragrance that I like as well. Please don't discontinue it.
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Dalinda, CA 10/21/2007
Hello Amanda, Congratulations on your newest addition to your family. I love your products, they work so well on my sensitive skin. Thank you for all of the wonderful things your bring us. Please keep up the good work. Look forward to your upcoming shows.
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MGCT, MN 10/20/2007
I have been loving my Original Vanilla kit from the last visit and was wondering if there will be a return of the Original Vanilla Talc, Hand Cream Duo, and Soap Duo. Also, why do we not see the Original Vanilla in the Holiday Gift Sets, etc.? So looking forward to the November and December shows. Warm Regards, MGCT.
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Diane, VA 10/20/2007
Amanda & Skip - I love, love, love Italian Bath & Body! It's so hard to choose a favorite but I get the most compliments when I use the White Tea and Bergamot. You simply have to bring the shower gel and body cream back to HSN. I have scraped the bottom of the jar for the cream and rinsed out the shower gel tube to make sure I've used it all. Please, please please.I am totally out and need to stock up.
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