January 19th, 2012
I LOVE the fresh slate that a New Year brings! The whole year ahead of us - to make of it what we will! New ideas and renewed energy - last years' difficulties behind us. I spent time early this year to review my difficulties, and failures of 2011 - and there were a few to be sure! BUT - they are ONLY failures if you don't learn from them... so, I am learning! Are you? What was it about 2011 that frustrated you or thwarted your forward progress? Can you take something away from that experience to help you this year?
I have made a plan for this year - not set in stone - but guidelines to help focus my energy into my goals for the year. I know myself, and I am easily distracted and love to create, and when things get difficult, I hide in my research and development for my business... I hope to methodically and purposefully stride through the year - yes, I have plans for new products, and fresh ways to present Feel at Home's core range. But my goal this year is to consolidate my business and personal strengths to continue to give you my best service consistently - and to improve wherever and whenever I can. I have recently presented a survey to my followers on Facebook which has been very good for me to help me understand my customers better, to be clear on you want. I am excited to be able to work at implementing some new ideas and some minor changes to make your experience; directly, here on my website, and on Facebook...a wonderful one. So - watch for changes... and please, if you have an idea, or have pet peeves or wishes that would contribute to those changes... send me an email - I would love to hear from you! I wish you and your families a fantastic 2012 - I hope it offers opportunities to you. I hope that at least one of your wishes come true this year. And if you haven't made a wish yet.... make one NOW! REmember, life is short, laugh often, love deeply, forgive quickly. Have you signed up to receive the Newsletter? or Joined me on Facebook? I look forward to seeing you there! Warm regards,
Leanne Martell Owner, Soapmaker | ![]() The Carrot and Calendula Project (all the pictures are over on Facebook) is coming along - I am growing and drying the calendula, and infusing the organic sunflower oil myself before making the soap, and perhaps a matching cream (if there is enough oil... This is a long term project that began in September 2011... |


