​While we're discussing Lynds, we'd love you to join us at the Lynd Market on Saturday, May 7th at 2pm for a make-and-take class perfect for Mother's Day! We'll be making items in our Simple Luxuries Gift Set that are sure to delight and pamper someone you love! You'll be able to choose your own scents as you create a nourishing body lotion, exfoliating sugar scrub, and an ultra-moisturizing body oil blend. Learn what goes into our products as we create together! We'll help you through the whole process. The cost is $40 to make one gift set, and you'll leave with five items with a combined retail value of $48 -- a lotion, sugar scrub, oil blend, French green clay mask, and an argan oil roll-on -- in a ready-to-give gift set. Expect the class to last from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
Whether you're making this gift set for yourself or for a loved one, you'll love exploring fragrances and creating products that nourish your skin naturally. This workshop sold out quickly last year, so be sure to head to our website here if you want to register. We hope you can join us! Here's a few pics from last year's make-and-take! 

The Lynd Market on Morse opens on Thursday, April 21, 10am-5pm. Lynds hosts our largest retail display, and there's always lots to discover. Shop for farm-fresh produce, delicious snacks, home decor and creative gift ideas. ​

​This little spot in Alexandria is filled with so much love and life, and we are thrilled to share a small part in that. If you are a customer of Betsy's, you know what I'm talking about! She graciously offered to carry some of our products in her salon. Betsy named her shop Remedies, as a nod to when this building was a doctor's office. Check out the picture below from 1902, which she has displayed in her salon.

f you haven't seen the inside, you're in for a treat. This adorable salon incorporates so many historic and classic pics, tastefully displayed with lots of local love.
The salon is open when Betsy has appointments, within the hours of 8am and 2pm on weekdays (mornings only on Saturdays) She is always closed on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you are planning a special trip, be sure to call 740-924-HAIR to verify that someone will be there, since there are no regular hours. Remedies is at 27 W. Main St, Alexandria. We appreciate her willingness to support our business!

This cold, dry air does a number on our skin and our hair. We know we need to give it some tender loving care. However if you are anything like me, at the end of the day you don't have the energy for a multi-step evening routine. This is where our Organic Pure Argan Oil comes to the rescue! This one product easily does three things for us!

1. Facial Moisturizer.  Argan Oil (also known as Moroccan Oil) is a powerful facial moisturizer, in part because of its high Vitamin E and fatty acid content. It's great for the face because it is non-comedogenic, which means in won't clog your pores. It can increase the skin's elasticity for a more youthful appearance and healthy glow. Containing antioxidants, and anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it's an excellent choice for soothing dry or irritated skin.
2. Makeup Remover. While I'm moisturizing my face, the oil is also gently removing residual makeup. It's a win-win and a great time saver!
3. Hair Treatment. Our hair can get especially dry in the winter months. Argan oil is considered a dry oil. This means you can apply it to your hair without making your hair look greasy. It reduces dryness, breakage, and split ends -- a small amount goes a long way. I rub a few drops of argan oil between my hands and then lightly apply the oil to the ends of my hair by rubbing my hands through my hair ends. When I apply argan oil to my hair in the evening, it has all night to absorb the oil for healthier-looking hair in the morning. This is so good for the hair that I will often reapply a small amount to my hair in the morning as I am styling it. This can also help tame flyaways.

One product, so effective, and so fast to do. This is why I call it stupid-easy! It's a no-brainer for the end of the day. Give pure argan oil a try, We recommend the 2 ounce bottle if you want to apply drops of oil to your hair. The smaller roll-on bottle is great for applying directly to the face. If you are applying it close to your eyes, we recommend the fragrance- free argan oil with no added essential oils. Give it a try and let us know what you think! Remember, you can always contact us at sales@marthasbathandbody.com. 

Happy New Year and here's to all the best for 2022!  We are grateful for your support over the holidays. We are honored that you share Martha's with the people that you love, and we will continue to strive to make the best moisturizers and cleansers possible -- naturally! ​

Take a look at this ornament! Anyone else remember making these? Oh, the elementary school memories... cut out some pictures from magazines, put a school photo over it, add a touch of mod podge, and BAM, you've got yourself a one-of-a-kind ornament to cherish for all time! ​

​This is a picture of Ben (the creator of Martha's Bath and Body) from elementary school. What I found so interesting was all of the "scrubbing bubbles" he put on it. When I asked him about it, he remembered being fascinated by those scrubbing bubbles and he loved them so much. Fast forward to today, when he started and runs a soap company! Foreshadowing, perhaps? If you look closely, you'll also see Popeye and some Thanksgiving turkey. And if you look REALLY closely, you'll see a picture of a box of butter, strategically edited by a 9 year old boy for maximum hilarity. And, yes, that 40-something year old today still thinks it's hilarious! 
Speaking of ornaments, here's a pic of how we store our ornaments. So many of these ornaments were handed down to us, and we really enjoy rediscovering them each time we decorate the tree. Using this system, we can store a ton of ornaments (many of them fragile) in one large tote. We've found this is much easier than the ornament boxes with all the separate compartments. We attached a piece of narrow satin ribbon to each ornament that needs it, so we never have to mess with ornament hooks! Ben's mom gave us that tip years ago, and it still works like a charm! 

The goodness doesn't stop there. Take a look at these adorable gift sets. We have a wide variety of gift sets and price points this year, so there's something for everyone. This is just a sample of what we have. You can shop all the gift sets here. ​

We hope you enjoy all this season has to offer!

You can still get all kinds of goodies from local farmers and vendors after the outdoor season ends. This year the indoor market will be at the Annex next to the United Church of Granville again, on the southwest corner of West Broadway and Main. It will be most Saturdays from 9:30 to noon from November through the first Saturday in February. In addition to shopping for fresh produce, we love shopping for Christmas gifts at the indoor market too. Here's some gift ideas beyond our products -- local honey, jams and jellies, specialty cheeses, florals, beautiful bar soaps (from another talented soap vendor), artisan breads, and baked goods, even gluten-free options! Below are some pics from last year's indoor market. If you like their facebook here, you'll get the latest updates on the market! ​

The New Albany Indoor Market is transitioning to an INDOOR-OUTDOOR market and is BACK this year! Save the dates below and join us from 9 am to noon at the Philip Heit Center - inside and on the patio. Shop seasonal produce, baked goods, artisan products, food trucks & more!

Saturday, November 6th
Saturday, December 4th
Saturday, January 8th
Saturday, February 5th
Saturday, March 5th
Follow @hnafarmersmarket for updates about which vendors and food trucks you can expect at each market. (Masks required indoors)

​Take a look at these cute little Halloween gift boxes! 

​Christmas Sneak Peek
Speaking of gift boxes, look at our new supply for this coming holiday season!

​It's so hard to pick my favorite -- so many darling gift boxes! We will get these filled with product and on the website soon. I'd love to know which ones catch your eye!