Has this ever happened to you?

The other day, I was trying to place an order to replace raw materials that we use to create your wonderful Samantharoma products...but every website I went to, I couldn't get the forms too function properly. Wondering if this was some weird cyber coincidence, I checked our website...and sure enough couldn't place an order. In fact, the buy now buttons didn't even show up! After checking with Kendra, our super smart web-guru, she advised me to empty my cache. Now I didn't have a clue what a cache was but apparently it needs emptying periodically! It was very simple and fixed the problem right away.

Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches (i.e., stores) it. In this way, the files (including any images on the page) do not have to be newly retrieved from the remote web site each time you click the Back or Forward buttons. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently. Go here to get instructions on how to clear your browser's cache...and do it!

Thank you! Thank you!

Thank you to editor Margaret Pilarski and photographer Marni Rothschild for doing such a great job on the 2nd Starts feature in April's Skirt magazine (Charleston edition)... featuring Samantha (that's me)! I was very nervous about the photo shoot but the two ladies at Skirt! did a great job putting me at my ease. A shout out also goes to Mary Gatch for letting us shoot at DwellSmart (where you can find Samantharoma and other eco-friendly products). Thanks also to Nanette for the words of encouragement... and the tea!

Also happening April 1st... look for Samantharoma products at a new boutique opening on Sullivan's Island. The fabulous little gift shop, called Island Treasures is owned by Joanna and Everett White who also own Island Gallery next door. Next door to that is Poe's, so if you've been looking for an excuse to do a little shopping, get some lunch and maybe stroll on the beach...get yourself over to Sullivan's Island, pronto!

The store is located at 2214 Middle Street, Sullivans Island. Please call Jo, on (843) 882-8005, for opening hours or more information.

DwellSmart is located at 615 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Mt Pleasant. (843) 856-2282.

It doesn't get greener than this!

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, we're offering you $7 off any order of $20 or more. Just use coupon code LUCKY7 at checkout...but hurry! Offer expires at 2pm (EST) TOMORROW!

Website Maintenance

Our website will be down for scheduled maintenance on Monday 18 January from 8pm (EST) for approx 12 hours. We thank you for your patience as we make this upgrade.

Calling all iPhone junkies!

Here is a cool new app we just came across for your iPhone. Just type in the name of a cosmetic ingredient and see its rating by colored dots.

You will finally know if the cosmetics that you have bought or those you are going to buy are dangerous for your health or for environment! When you look for ingredients Cosmetifique will show you bubbles of different colors (green for good, yellow for acceptable, orange for not good and red for awful) that will enable you to check the safety of the ingredient.

Watch the video and download the app for $1.99. We're not scared!!

HELP4urHANDS!

If your hands feel like sandpaper and your nose like tree bark, order some Body Butter today! With extreme temperatures from Florida to Fargo, we all could use a little relief. Our whipped olive butter with the soothing scent of Lavender will nurture, smooth and protect your skin from the harsh elements. Usually we apply Body Butter to parched parts once or twice a day but if your skin is exposed to drying heat indoors and strong wind and cold outdoors you should use as frequently as your skin demands. Our concentrated olive butter contains 0% water and 100% nourishing ingredients.

If your skincare regime needs a little mositurizing boost...look no further than our Wrinkle Repair Complex. Loaded with coq10 and natural antioxidants it's designed to smooth wrinkles and increase elasticity. When your skin is less dry you can target key areas but with record lows across most of the country you can apply this powerful serum all over. A little goes a long way, be sure to wipe away any excess before applying makeup. BTW did you know that skin starts to decrease collagen production from age 25? It's never really too early to start giving it a helping hand.

Enjoy either of these products (Body Butter, $13.95 for 120ml and Wrinkle Repair Complex, $16.50 for 30ml) and get $5 off your order! Use coupon code SKINRESCUE at checkout. Offer expires Midnight EST on January 31st.

Christmas Closing

Our last date to process orders in time for christmas delivery is Thursday 17 December. All orders received by that date will ship on Friday the 18th or Saturday 19th. Please don't leave it too late as we cannot be responsible for delays caused by our shipping carriers!

We would also like to let you know that our offices will be closed, in observance of Christmas, from December 24 to December 27. All orders received during this time will ship on December 29th. Thank you for your understanding. Happy Holidays!