The 10th Annual Arizona Gathering - June 7, 2008
Woooohoooo - the moment you've been waiting for has arrived! It's time to Celebrate Your Success!!!

Whether you are thinking about making soap, toiletries or candles or have been making them for years -you're invited to join the fun us as we "Celebrate Your Success!!!" at the 2008 Arizona Gathering®! The day will be a jam-packed with . presentations . demonstrations by our vendors . hands on demonstrations (also known as "Make and Take") . Contests . Prizes . Delicious Buffet Lunch . Networking (catching up with old and new friends) . Award-Winning Swaps . Vendor Specials and more.

We're full of new surprises this year:...to read more click HERE. Go ahead and mark the celebration date on your calendar and register now for the
10th Annual Arizona Gathering® Celebration!

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AVG Anti- Virus Protection - One of our favorite anit-virus protection programs and it is FREE (for non-commercial users). Protect your computer today from the latest virus attacks. This is an easy to use program - just click on the link, download and install - computer protection in a matter of minutes! (If you are a business you need to purchase and download the professional version (only $38.95 for a single version). (Click HERE to learn more...)

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Do It Yourself Classes - DIY Classes are soon to be announced! Have you wanted to learn how to make a new product but did not know where to go, how to start or were afraid to ask - well - soon there will be DIY Classes that you can take - with a friend or by yourself! You can even have a DIY party! What a Hoot! We hear they will soon be ready to launch! (Click HERE to learn more...)

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The 9th Annual Arizona Soap and Candlemaker's Gathering - took place Sunday, June 4, 2006 at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort. To read our latest report on what took place and to see the Wild Times Swap Slide Show ~ CLICK HERE to see slide show.

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AzSoapers Showcase Display Baskets
A month or so ago we had a quick opportunity to *showcase* our creations. Several members took the challenge and and graciously gave Rose products to put into a basket to be given and reviewed by....more to come soon...

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AzSoapers List on Yahoo - Az Soapers, (toiletry and candle makers) is a list aimed toward forming an online community of soap, toiletry and candle makers in the state of Arizona, from novice to pro. We'll be sharing recipes and ideas, supplier information and just about anything else having to do with soap making, toiletry crafting and candle making in the great state of Arizona. Come join our fun! (Click HERE to join the AzSoapers List on Yahoo)

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Home-Based Business Insurance is easier to find than you think! Many home based business owners assume that their home owner's or renter's insurance covers their home-based businesses - unfortunately the truth is that many policies do not! Make sure you are covered before you find youself in a situation where you need the coverage yesterday!
(Click HERE to learn more...)

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Cara of The Soap Jar reports in from the Big Packaging Show in California -
Hello AZSoapers!
I recently attended a big packaging trade show that Rose asked if I'd like to report about. It was one of 6 trade shows running concurrently at the Anaheim Convention center. There were thousands of people all seeking new and innovative products - just like we were. (Click HERE to read more...)

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The Summit - May 6, 2007
The SUMMIT - Home Based Business Basics Seminar and Workshop was a great success with trailblazers coming from all over Arizona. Attendees learned the basics of starting and running their own home based businesses while forming networks with other entrepreneurs doing the same. Hundreds of "gold nuggets" (techniques, tools and tips) were taken home at the end of The SUMMIT.

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