My feets too big

The week has officially been kick started.  WE have a new Paw Balm trialing at the Humane Society to work it's magic on all those puppies and kittens that need adoption. 
At the urging of one of our retail marketing agents we have come up with the world's best foot balm.  Just the thing for stressed and abused dogs, excuse me, feet. We will do that for retail and make available for our promotional clients.
And we have the lab working on a new item for a client, very nice healing oral spray that will be on the market soon.    All fueled by last weeks Turkey dinners!!
The Pied Piper

History Tells Us

• History Tells Us (from eHow)
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• Excavation of Mesolithic civilization sites dating as far back as 10,000 B.C. indicate that our earliest ancestors may have rubbed oil from castor plants on their skin. Ancient Egyptian tombs opened within the last century reveal small pottery jars filled with animal fat and olive oil substances to which spices were added. Biblical accounts tell us that people living during that time considered it a luxury to have their feet washed and ointment massaged into the skin.

Geography

• Numerous kinds of natural plant oils and extracted fragrances made up the lotions of yesteryear, but one popular lotion in Europe actually killed some of the people who wore it. During the Renaissance period, it became popular to slather a lotion made from mercury and white lead on the face, neck and exposed arms in order to create a chalky-white complexion. Not until a physician noticed men and women--mostly royalty--falling ill and dying, did he make the connection.

Types

• Lotions of the 15th century began to include ingredients that smelled good. Early recipes for cold cream included beeswax, rose water and olive oil. During the Crusades, Knights returned from battle with new essential oil scents made from flowers and spices. New lotion recipes including these oils were popular with noblewomen.

Considerations

• During the Middle Ages, peasant herbalists passed their knowledge of plants to their offspring, usually female. Together, they would concoct lotions designed to heal skin eruptions and other skin concerns. Comfrey leaves were widely used in these lotions and earned women a reputation of being skilled healers

And that, children, is why Daddy makes lotion!
The Pied Piper

Thanksgiving

It is the week of Thanksgiving and we do have much to be thankful for.  We so appreciate our clients and the business the generate for us. Today we thank Kim for the wonderful pumpkin cheese cake she made over the weekend, she is really evil to do that to us, but, wow is it good!.  Some of our staff is off deer hunting, helping to thin the herd.  Those of that are still here are very grateful that the weather has been relatively benign.  We are thankful for all the creativity in house as we get ready to unveil new products and new product lines.  We are thankful that all the fill lines are humming.  We are thankful for all the late autumn festivals and events to keep us entertained. 
What are you thankful for?
The Pied Piper

Deer Season hits Wisconsin

Well Campers, it is that time of year.  Hunters are priming for the hunt.  Guns are cleaned, ammo bought, bows strung, arrows readied and knives honed.  Let's see the checklist: beer, steaks, bread, cereal, bacon, beer, eggs, bacon, milk, coffee, beer, orange outfit and of course camo lip balm.  We hope for a safe season for the hunters and root for the deer.  Thinning the herd is a must or the deer population will overgrow the lands ability to sustain them. But letting your lips chap is not to be done.

They say there are more armed men in the woods of Wisconsin than were in the European Theater during world war II.  That is some army.  I would guess about 700,000 hunters will hit when season is declared open!
The Pied Piper

SoCal and the Pied Piper

Southern California, land of sun, fun and grid lock.  I took my traveling show to the LA area and met some great people and ate some great food.  I ate some pizza at the next big thing in pizza franchising, Pieology in Fullerton.  Watch for that concept in the coming years!  And if you have not been to Matador Cantina, you are missing out on the best appetizer I have had in some time...bacon wrapped street dogs with roasted peppers, onions and mustard...outrageous!

While I was gone, the lab cooked up a new pet balm that has stolen the hearts of some of our staff members.  Look for that soon.  And the Aloe Gel after sun spray was a big hit in LA.  Ready to go now!
I learned that even if the sun is shining, it is hard to gain tranquility in bumper to bumper traffic.  Who are all these people and where are they going?
The Pied Piper