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We anxiously await the launch of our brand new website nikileighspaparties.com. We return with a brand new line of fab products to make at parties for girlygirls ages 8-12 years old in the Charleston, South Carolina area. But don't worry if you don't live here, we're working on a worldwide niki leigh presence in the coming years. Stay tuned for more information as it unfolds...

Making Scents for Back to School as seen on Lowcountry Live! on ABC News 4

Hello Friends,

This morning we made this fun back to school recipe. Find some fun fabric that represents your personality or college team and then cut it into a couple of squares about 6" in diameter. Niki found some cool peace signs at Hancock Fabric and this morning we made a Michigan sachet for Dave, the Ohio State fan! Ha! The first thing you do is dab some essential oil on three cotton balls. Don't saturate the cotton or it will bleed onto your fabric. Just a few drops will do. We love Rosemary and all the natural herbs like sage and tea tree oil. You can use lemon or grapefruit or any other of the millions of scents. Next you put one scoop of salt right in the center of your fabric. This gives it weight so it sits nice. Then you put the scented cotton right on top of the salt, fold up the fabric and then tie with a matching ribbon. Voila! You've got a team favorite scented sachet for your dorm room or locker or car!

Also-niki leigh parties are super easy and fabulously fun so please give us a call if you're interested in having one at your house or the Children's Museum. 843-442-6242.

you can lighten acne scars

Hello Friends -

Last night I had the opportunity to see Charleston Stage's opening night of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. What a fabulous energetic show directed by my dear friend, Marybeth. Before the show my friend Tina asked a question which leads to today's recipe. How do you get rid of those nasty red marks left by acne? Not the red marks from picking them, but just the regular redness that lingers after the acne is gone. The answer to that question is lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice on a cotton ball dabbed onto each individual red spot will alleviate the discolorations. It may take a few applications, but don't give up. This really works. As always, we recommend you test a small area first to make sure your skin can handle the acidity of the lemon juice. But if you can handle it then this is the ticket for you.

Enjoy your day. I just opened some windows and am enjoying the fall weather here in Charleston.

- Robin

Got acne?

Hello Friends -

Yesterday on Lowcountry Live! on ABC News 4 we made the coolest product because it's actually a wrinkle cream that gets rid of acne. Talk about a cross generational product. Anyway - it's easy. Whisk a couple egg whites with a few drops of lemon juice and paint it onto your skin with a pastry brush. Immediately press a tissue onto the area and then brush some more egg white/lemon juice over the tissue. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then gently peel off the tissue. Rinse off the residue with warm water or simply wipe away with a clean dry tissue. Instant relief from wrinkles or acne.

Today Mark Hurd should receive our computer. This particular HP notebook has given us problems since day 1 with a rap sheet a mile long. Slow to respond, grinding noises, blank screen, out of control pop ups. We could go on and on. I documented every single customer service phone conversation along with comments and goof ups made by HP over the past two years and sent it along with the computer to CEO and President Mark Hurd. We're hoping he'll take responsibility for this lemon of a computer and do what's right. We'll keep you posted.

I'm applying for several jobs today. It's not a choice but a necessary step toward financial freedom for my children and me. Deadbeat dads should not be allowed to breath the same air as us responsible citizens. That's all I'm going to say. I'll keep you posted on that too.

Do you have long term goals? I have several I will share with you later. Right now I have to go update my resume and get some applications in the mail so I can walk into mediation on the 16th and say, "Don't bother! I don't need anything from you. NEXT!!"

Enjoy your day -

- Robin

Hello Friends -

This morning we're making an amazing wrinkle cream on Lowcountry Live! on ABC News 4 here in Charleston. Hope you can watch. We'll tell you all about it when we return.

- The Girlygirls at niki leigh

Franchising

Hello Friends -

My dear friend, Melissa just franchised her business (Wee Little Arts). I'm so proud and excited for her I could scream. She and I taught school together in the mid 90's, left around the same time, and started our respective businesses. We've been through so many turbulent times both professionally and personally and that's why it's even sweeter to see her succeed like this. It's very nice to have a colleague jump first so you can watch and learn the ropes as she lands on her feet and runs with a great idea. She's already helping us find our way through the franchising process so we too can be a viable business opportunity for millions. I am so inspired and motivated right now. Please tell everyone you know and check it out yourself...google "preschool art program," Wee Little Arts should be the 2nd option. Click on it and read all about Melissa and her fabulous new franchise opportunity! We must support each other! Go Melissa!!!

-The Girlygirls at niki leigh