Thursday, September 3, 2009

The Dancing Grasshopper - Handmade Bath & Body Products (Closed)

In my ongoing quest to find more things to rave than rant about, I happened across an Etsy shop called, The Dancing Grasshopper. 

This family and home based business is a treasure, offering beautifully handcrafted olive oil soaps, lotions and lip balms; soy candles, bath salts and organic buckwheat pillows. Using only the purest ingredients and botanicals, it is clear that this is a labor born of love. A great deal of attention and care is poured into each product from inception to the simple yet stylish packaging. I am a collector of bath and body products. Actually, the term hoarder might be more appropriate. My point is that I know a good product when I see one and this is the real deal.


I sampled their Mint Julep Lip Balm ($2.95) which comes in this very cool retro slide-top tin. Think of Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies and you get a sense of just how delicious this stuff is. I wanted to devour it. With olive oil as a primary ingredient, this lip balm doesn't just smell great, it works great too. And who doesn't love the slight tingle that mint leaves on your lips?


Also on my menu of indulgence, their Tomato Leaf Olive Oil Lotion ($7.95).  Living in Nevada, my skin gets so dry it hurts. So I prepared to slather some on this morning with the nagging suspicion that nothing would ever make my skin feel good again. The first thing I noticed was the smell - clean, fresh, balanced. This light lotion absorbs into the skin fairly quickly and never once did I feel the need to wash my hands after using it. Hours later, my skin is still as soft as it was this morning. Lovely.

Finally... my favorite. Their Blackberry Sage Soy Candle ($5.95). This is six ounces of hand-poured heaven. The smell of ripe blackberries and the earthy notes of sage conjure up memories of long summer nights. This candle makes me want to place an order for anything and everything they sell with this scent. Intoxicating.


WIN IT!
The Dancing Grasshopper is also looking out for your little ones with their Babyhopper line of Beeswax Body Lotion and Castile Soap. Enter today to win this bar of unscented, 100% olive oil soap made specifically for your baby's sensitive skin.

Main Entry
  • Go to The Dancing Grasshopper, browse through their collection of bath and body products and pick your favorite (other than the giveaway item), then come back here and leave a comment or paste the link.
  • If your email is not publicly available, please post it in your comment so I can reach you in the event that you win.
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  • Follow The All You Review (link on right sidebar)
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  • Make a purchase from The Dancing Grasshopper before midnight, September 13 (PST)
Contest ends midnight, September 13 (PST)
Open to US mailing addresses only
Winner chosen using a Random Number Generator
Winner will be contacted by email and must claim their prize within 48 hours


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56 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Lemongrass 4 oz. Olive Oil Soap. Just the sound of this soap is refreshing.

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  2. itsmeSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    i like the baby hopper lotion

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  3. itsmeSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    following

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  4. sweepmomSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    The Black Tea 4 oz. Olive Oil Soap sounds very interesting.

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  5. llinda29September 4, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    I like Lemongrass Soy Candle in 6 ounce tin

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  6. clynsgSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    The lemongrass soap--I really like that scent.

    clynsg at yahoo.com

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  7. bison61September 4, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    I'd love to try the Lavender Bath Salt

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  8. mvernoSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    i like the Juniper/Sage 4 oz. Olive Oil Soap
    mverno@roadrunner.com

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Lemon Olive Oil Soap sounds appealing to me.

    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  10. Metal MommaSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    i like the baby hopper lotion

    diversichic@gmail.com

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  11. Linda KishSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    I like the Japanese Kanji symbol organic hot and cold buckwheat pillows

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  12. LaurenSSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    This is my favorite

    www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25236569

    pinkveganmiso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. PatSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    I like the Green Tea Beeswax Body Lotion.
    pkildow at gmail dot com

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  14. ChristinaSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Lemongrass Soap - a truly lovely and subtle scent!

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  15. NGSSeptember 9, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Yummy. Pomegranate lip balm sounds like a delicious deviation from what I'm currently using (Medicated Blistex - I know!)

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  16. Laura KSeptember 10, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Blackberry Sage! Sounds downright.. yummy! I'm allergic to Paraben, so these products are great for me. What a nice giveaway!

    laurawins286@yahoo.com

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Tomato Leaf bath salt! I love funky scents.
    kaytewatts AT aol DOT com

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  18. MarySeptember 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    I would like the Lemongrass Soy Candle.
    Thanks! =)

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  19. AmandaSeptember 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Nag Champa Olive Oil Soap. yeeah.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    luv the soap

    edq143 at yahoo dot com

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  21. WehafSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Black tea soap! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24222223

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  22. laceSeptember 11, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    I'd love the Stained Glass Organic Hot and Cold Buckwheat Pillows with Removable Cover for aches and keeping my toes warm in the winter.

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  23. Melanie MontgomerySeptember 12, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Babyhopper Beeswax Body Lotion, sounds nice. Never have enough body lotion, and these seem totally safe.



    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  24. Gabriel S-J.September 12, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    I like the lemongrass soap.

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  25. Mom UnionSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I'd love to try the Lavender Bath Salt. Thanks!
    dontaskme22(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. Mom UnionSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    following via google friends: heathergf
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  27. Mom UnionSeptember 12, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    blogged: http://iblameitonthecat.blogspot.com/2009/09/exp-913-all-you-review-dancing.html
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  28. SolDuckySeptember 12, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Blackberry sage soy candle sounds yummy!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24227199

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  29. chaipoSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    I would love to try the green tea olive oil soap

    chaipo at yahoo dot com

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  30. chaipoSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I'm following you via google
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  31. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25192598
    looks great for after those long days,
    kkieffner@live.com

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  32. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 7:09 PM

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    tweeted about you.
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  33. fidgetSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24323677

    blackberry sage sounds divine!

    fidgetblogs at gmail dot com

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  34. cmanSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    The Babyhopper Castile Soaps :)

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  35. Shop with Me MamaSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    Juniper and Sage Soy Candle in 6 ounce tin

    daxkimd@gmail.com

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  36. Shop with Me MamaSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:20 AM

    I follow your blog :)

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  37. masonsgranny59September 13, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I'd heart to try the Lavender Bath Salt:)

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  38. Diana DSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    Lemongrass soy candle. Love this essence. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  39. susan1215September 13, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Lemongrass 4 oz. Olive Oil Soap would be my choice

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  40. Pamela SSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Well your rave about the scent of the blackberry sage candle made me want the matching BODY LOTION!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25243885 I love yummy body lotions.

    Thanks so much!
    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  41. Pamela SSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    I'm a follower. Thanks so much!
    pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net

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  42. tomatoSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I love the smell of lemongrass, so probably the lemongrass soap!

    hanovertomato at yahoo dot com

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  43. susansmoaksSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    i like the Juniper and Sage Soy Candle in 6 ounce tin

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  44. susansmoaksSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:39 PM

    follower

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  45. dhuntSeptember 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    nice!

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  46. Kelly gSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    the Mint Julep Lip Balm sounds good.

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  47. LeslieSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    Like the Lavender 4 oz. Olive Oil Soap.

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  48. PatriotSeptember 13, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I'd love to try anything in the Blackberry Sage or Lemongrass scents. The lotion or soap look great! Thank you!

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  49. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I like the Babyhopper Beeswax Body Lotion
    digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I follow you
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  51. SarahSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    I like the Lavender Bath Salt

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  52. UnknownSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I like the Lemon Olive Oil Soap.

    Thanks! atraditionalsurro at comcast dot net

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  53. ~*~lilshuga2001~*~September 13, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Lemongrass Olive Oil for me! Sounds exhilarating!

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  54. ~*~lilshuga2001~*~September 13, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    i follow!

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  55. TammySeptember 13, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Pomegranate Lip Balm in Classic Tin sounds like I'd use it a lot!

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  56. lilykSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    I love the Lavender Bath Salt!

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