tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:13:36 +0000http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/dennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-8681095683933726099Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:01:00 +00002009-12-06T12:08:40.596ZFor the time being we are posting new articles on our new website's blog. Old posts will be left on here for the moment, but please do check out the new site and leave us feedback.Thank you.Dennis.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/12/go-to-our-new-blog-on-our-new-website.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-2711205109915048410Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:32:00 +00002009-11-23T12:46:10.262ZClearanceOur Organic Chamomile Soother, which doubles as a wonderful no-spills, no-waste Shampoo bar, especially for children and light-coloured hair, seems to becoming more and more popular.Following orders from local shops we 're out of stock again!But don't give up - if you hurry, there are still some on our Clearance page. If you want them for yourself or a family member, they're absolutely fine. http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/11/run-on-our-organic-chamomile-soother.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-2120733891980445478Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:00 +00002009-11-20T23:56:58.139ZproblemWe are having problems with some of our coupon codes at the moment.Don't worry, just add your discount code in tInstructions' box at the checkout and we will adjust your order.We hope to get this problem fixed in a day or two.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/11/problem-with-our-discount-codes.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-542159995879499388Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:19:00 +00002009-11-19T14:27:20.721ZEventWe will be at Manor Road School, Clayton le Woods, Christmas Fair tonight, high winds and lashing rain permitting. :)The Fair starts at 7.30 and ends at 10 p.m.There will be offers on our stall and, of course, lots to see.Admission £3 but it all goes to help the school.Please do drop by if you're in the area and meet Pia, Debbie, Daniela and myself. And of course Webster.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/11/come-and-see-us-tonight.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-956885550573203587Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:57:00 +00002009-11-13T22:11:00.388ZSocial networkingTwitterWe are pleased to announce that Essentially Natural is now up on Twitter. If you don't know whatTwitter is, well - put simply it's a quick and easy way to keep up with people, events, businesses by receiving text-style messages on your computer, mobile, PDA or whatever device you use that can get onto the internet.First impressions are more favourable than FaceBook, but we shall see.To follow ushttp://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/11/follow-us-on-twitter.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-4604376888378584576Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-10-05T20:12:00.808+01:00All keep your fingers crossed that we make the shortlist for the Book of Green Awards for our new packaging on October 16th - watch this space!!!http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/10/book-of-green-awards.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-6468854874169911493Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-09-15T15:35:23.984+01:00offerJust a quick note to let you know that |r phone lines are back up and running - at last!I just can't wait to hear them ringing again, it's been so quiet in the office!So I think perhaps a freebie for all telephone orders placed over the next couple of days might do the trick?What do you all think?http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/09/phone-lines-back-up.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-7347045492475136647Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:26:00 +00002009-09-15T08:35:35.493+01:00http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/09/phones-up-and-working-again-at-last.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-5159303350447649537Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:35:00 +00002009-08-31T14:42:01.795+01:00Just a reminder that we are giving away a (surprise) free gift to the 100th member to join our new group on FaceBook!So please tell your friends who might be interested in us!http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/just-reminder-that-we-are-giving-away.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-1590777046509422386Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:57:00 +00002009-08-31T12:00:40.330+01:00HolidayofferJust a reminder that the 20% discount for Bank Holiday ends at midnight, tonight, Mon 31 Aug, British Summer Time.So order something now while there's still time!http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/bank-holiday-offer-ends-tonight.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-7874473889045640935Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:36:00 +00002009-08-28T12:39:37.678+01:00If you want to keep up with our news whilst on the move, please join our new group on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547150250&v=feed&story_fbid=253176795250#/group.php?gid=126335991594&ref=tsWe'll be offering special discounts to our members, so please spread the word to anybody who might be interested in our natural, organic soaps, skincare products and soy candles.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/essentially-natural-now-on-facebook.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-4940207674031153001Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:33:00 +00002009-08-28T12:36:14.219+01:00From now, untill midnight on Monday 31st August, we're offering a 20% discount on all our products (exludes Clearance stock).If you've never tried any of our products before, now's the time!http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/bank-holiday-special.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-4865392342953432219Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:59:00 +00002009-08-22T15:13:51.966+01:00Organic Fortnight round the corner!September makes us regret the summer passed (summer? what summer?), but also heralds things to come...I remember my primary school summer holidays (and even the summer term) as a hazy jumble of playing outside or sunbathing on parched grass and coming in at the end of the day exhausted from the sun but feeling oh, so happy. My adult life is filled with memories http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-newsletter.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-6326819387137355042Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:25:00 +00002009-08-01T12:33:01.462+01:00We were all very pleased to get a 4.5 out of 5 from www.myzerowaste.com for one of our organic aromatherapy soy candles. However, I ended up with egg on my face for the loss of that half a point...Read more at http://myzerowaste.com/2009/07/product-review-e-nat-aromatherapy-candles/http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-of-our-soy-candles-on.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-6875657620399672868Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:19:00 +00002009-07-24T09:28:10.489+01:00New stockWe are pleased to announce that our Organic Chamomile Soother and Organic Nettle, Rosemary & Marshmallow shampoo bars are now back in stock.We've had a big run on our Chamomile Soother, so I would advise ordering early if you need some.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/07/shampoo-bars-back-in-stock.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-2104496474416672859Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:28:00 +00002009-06-21T09:53:03.007+01:00I am often asked what I mean by an ethical business. Less so these days with all the publicity about what the banks and other big financial institutions have been up to over the last few years; and we all know, I think, what is meant by 'ethical' after the goings-on with MP's and their expense sheets. But for some of us, running an ethical business is much more than this - it's bound up with an http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-is-ethical-business.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-7342598430556716201Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:37:00 +00002009-06-18T10:47:31.412+01:00giftFatherJust a quick post to let you all know that there’s still just time to order that last-minute present for Dad. We can take online or telephone orders up to 12 p.m. tomorrow, Friday 19th June, but obviously it would help us if you could get your orders in earlier.http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/06/need-last-minute-presnt-for-dad-still.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-5254407222889394607Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:06:00 +00002009-06-18T10:14:40.766+01:00We're pleased to announce the winner of our latest prize draw.Val from Whitworth is the winner of an organic instant window box garden, so let's hope the summer will be a good one for Val.The garden is provided in association with Rocket Gardens Ltd, a welcome addition to the organic gift market, who are based down in Cornwall. They just love our Gardener's Delight soap and we love their gardens!http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/06/prize-draw-winner-announced.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-2094602439412093865Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:15:00 +00002009-06-12T16:04:38.105+01:00personalramblingsIt always amazes me when I look back and realise it's three weeks since I posted to the blog. Time just seems to fly, and I'm coming to the conclusion that to do all the things you need to do to run a business successfully you need at least ten heads, six pairs of hands, a couple of extra pairs of feet, six computers, a 36-hour day, and a bank account with millions to spend on advertising.So muchhttp://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/06/what-week.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-2278484386670328826Fri, 22 May 2009 21:00:00 +00002009-05-22T22:09:01.363+01:00WeekendspecialHello, and the month of May has flown by again!But don't despair. One good thing for consumers and anyone who works is that there are two Bank Holidays in the merry month of May - the only time in the year apart from December...So, not to be outdone, and to help me feel less guilty about actually taking time off from the business, Essentially Natural again offers a 20% discount over the Bank http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-bank-holiday-special.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-8376293794418280402Tue, 19 May 2009 15:59:00 +00002009-05-19T17:01:53.824+01:00Just a quick post to let you know that if you buy any of our products before Friday 12th June 2009 to be automatically entered into a prize draw.You can win a wonderful selection of organic vegetables and herb plants, from Rocket Gardens in Cornwall, that will keep you going through the summer and autumn -valued at £24.99!Don't worry if you are stuck for space, even a window box will do.Don't sayhttp://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/enter-our-prize-draw-to-win-instant.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-8362309489836017175Sat, 16 May 2009 11:41:00 +00002009-05-16T13:37:10.453+01:00Just a quick note to appologise for the late posting of the Weekend Special this week. We've been having some connection problems, but it's now up.So if you want to get 50% off one of our Organic Oranges & Lemons Bath Bars, now's your chance.For those of you who are vegan, this is one of our new range of Organic Vegan Soaps approved by the Vegan Society.Because I posted it late, I'll leave it on http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekend-special-now-up.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-3818368762626912727Sat, 09 May 2009 12:22:00 +00002009-05-09T14:11:55.163+01:00For those of you who live in the NW of England, why not come and see us at the Boosting Business in Rossendale exhibition at Bacup Leisure Centre next Wednesday, 13 May?If you run your own business, there are lots of seminars, local businesses to network with, and, of course, and a chance to join the Valley At Work small business network who are organizing the exhibition.If you just want to see http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/come-and-see-us-next-wednesday.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-4172522846588688480Sat, 09 May 2009 12:05:00 +00002009-05-09T14:16:27.927+01:00WeekendspecialofferAs only one person has taken advantage of our Weekend Special so far, I'm beginning to wonder whether I need to post a reminder on the blog every week?Anyway, this week's 50% off is on our lovely, Organic Grapefruit Zing Bath Bar which will not only cleanse your skin by opening the pores and getting rid of all that trapped-in dirt, but will also help detoxify your system - grapefruit essential http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/weekend-special-reminder.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610335539026705556.post-6716749427291523725Fri, 01 May 2009 16:56:00 +00002009-05-01T18:13:42.139+01:00Ok, another weekend, but one with a difference as everyone in the UK will know.And I'm not talking about the wonderful weather we've been promised.It's Bank Holiday Weekend, and that means a Bank Holiday Special from Essentially Natural (well, we have to give you something to smile about with all the gloom and doom on the TV and in the news.So we're giving a 20% discount off everything until http://essentiallynatural.blogspot.com/2009/05/bank-holiday-special-on-now.htmldennis@e-nat.co.uk (Essentially Natural)0