Today was one of those days. Half the family has a cold and is grumpy. Then one family member in particular is very pregnant and grumpy, but we aren't pointing any fingers here.

The grumpy pregnant one got mad. Then she made bombs. Bath Bombs aren't just therapeutic for soaking in it turns out. Because the grumpy pregnant one, at whom we are not going to point fingers, locked herself in the soap room and didn't come out until approximately 98 bath bombs later. 

(Did you actually count them? Shame on you!)

I have a love hate relationship with Bath Bombs. They are difficult to make and insist on being made in tiny batches. Then there is a my obsession with above average bath experiences that compels me to make them. Why so many? I take DIY to a whole new level. Always have. Lucky you. ;)

I guess now would be a good time to introduce the newest bomb to the Cheeky Maiden Bath Bomb lineup.

Bath people, SnowBomb. SnowBomb, Bath people. Now that you've been properly introduced, let me tell you a little about SnowBomb. She looks sweet and innocent and pearly white. She has a little sparkle of Epsom Salt that mimics snow just right. And she has a major chill factor. In fact, after you settle into your nice warm tub and drop SnowBomb in, you might start to get a little confused at the slight chill you experience. You wonder if your hot water has run out. And then the chill factor takes it's toll... You chill out and melt into the bath. Is it hot? Is it cold? I don't care. Back pain, stress, worries, whatev-ah-- It's gone. You should tell her thank you before adding her to the bath though, because she really does explode and then melt away along with all your woes.

Know how I know? Because I'm soaking in one right now. (Please save your lectures about bringing electronic devices to the tub. I'm a professional. I know what I am doing.)

Since I...I mean, the grumpy pregnant one... was not the only person needing a good soak today, I/she came up with a treat for the little ones.

Tada! Kid Bombs!

Nicely scented with real lavender essential oil for your little people, it's a treat for Mamma too. Everyone knows that Lavender Oil brings on great sleep and scares away monsters. My kids are totally soaking tonight before bed. Hallelujah, Amen.

Available soon online: Blue Monkey, Pink Pig, Purple Mouse, and Gold Tabby Kitty. Make sure you like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter so you get first dibs!

Now, who wants to come help clean up the mess I made?

With Love,

Grumpy Pregnant Cheeky Maiden

I don't know that I've ever been more excited about a season as I have been about this Fall. And you just might get to benefit! (Pssssstttt.....thar's a giveaway at the end of this here blog!)

Introducing The Cheeky Maiden Fall Collection!

We'll get right down to the good stuff: Pumpkin Lavender Soap.

Y'all. It started off as a mild curiosity. But I knew the minute I mixed that pumpkin puree into the melted olive oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter, that something great was on the horizon.

And this week you could win a pound of it to call yours!

Details on the giveaway are below, but first I want to show off our new candle line.

Three Little Birds Beeswax Candles: These are made from our own mold! Each bird is fashioned from unrefined beeswax that we get directly from local beekeepers. If you can bring yourself to burn them, they will actually emit negative ions and clean the air as they burn (all beeswax does this, but the more pure the beeswax, the better....and of course, Cheeky Maiden doesn't tolerate dirty beeswax.). You can get them by the bird or by the set here.

Faux Bois Taper Candlesticks: Our family went on a nature walk just to find the perfect tree branches to use to form the molds for these candles. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but these candles totally delight me! When we light them each night for our family dinner, they create a magical fall forest mood. And that means a lot when you've got four little ones gathered around. ;)

 Each one really does look like it was taken straight from the trees! Every detail is perfect.

 Finally, the Star Pillar and Pumpkin Candles. Of course, these candles are made from our very own molds too, which means we are extra proud. (Many thanks to my family for giving me an entire Saturday out in the workshop, hacking away, sweating and making a ginormous mess! I think these candles are worth it.)

It's important for you to know about these candles, because also as part of the giveaway you get to choose one set as your own!

Wrapping up the Fall Collection is our fall beer soap: Pumpkin Beer Soap, made from Buffalo Bill's Brewery Original Pumpkin Ale.

It's got the super smooth silky lather you've come to expect from Cheeky Maiden's beer soaps, but a really zingy licorice scent, created by mixing Patchouli, Anise, and Clove. 

And you get a bar of this free too... if you win!

 So, did you take notes?

You could win: A pound of Pumpkin Lavender Soap, a candle selection of your choice, and a bar of Pumpkin Beer Soap

How to enter:

1. Get our RSS feed for this blog (click on the little icon at the top), and leave a comment on this here blog to tell us your favorite fall tradition.

2. Follow us on Twitter, (@cheekymaiden), tweet about the giveaway, including a link, and leave another comment here letting us know.

3. Like us on Facebook, share the giveaway on your own Facebook with a link here, and leave another comment here letting us know.

4. Deliver large chocolate cupcakes to the soap room, and leave a comment here letting everyone else know. You think I'm kidding?? Try it.

   You have until Sunday, October 16th, at midnight (Central time). We will be using a random generator to pick a comment number, so leave a separate comment for each entry! Comment on this blog please, not our facebook page. Thanks!
   

On your mark, get set, go!  

Happy Fall, Y'all!