The Wholesome Basket Natural Goatsmilk Soaps and Skin Creams The Wholesome Basket is a family company, where we produce wonderfully luxurious natural handmade goatsmilk soaps and skin creams.  I  began making our own natural goatsmilk soaps for our large family in 1999.  With the encouragement of our friends and family, The Wholesome Basket was born.  Our products are made from scratch with the highest quality ingredients, such as rich base oils, essential oils and spices.  They are hand poured, wrapped and labeled right in our home.  The end result is a product unsurpassed in moisturizing capabilities.  These products are skin balancing, very gentle and perfect to be used not only on special occasions, but every day.  We have a wide variety of scents, as well as unscented soaps and skin creams.  Gift baskets are also available in a range of sizes and prices.  We add to our selection of scents quite often.  It's always fun to try something new and your skin will thank you! *Please scroll down for pricing and contact information. *To order just call or click on the email link and email me what you would like.  I will weigh it and let you know shipping costs. *We now accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.    *A big thanks to all our customers that have made "The Wholesome Basket" who we are today! Why Goatsmilk? Goatsmilk have been used for thousands of years as a natural cleanser, skin softener and highly effective moisturizer.  It contains Caprylic Acid which reduces the alkalinity of the soap and cream.  The low pH helps to maintain the slightly acid mantle, which healthly skin generates to prevent bacterial invasion.  Many people have experienced nourishing skin relief  from using goatsmilk. Goatsmilk is highly tolerated both internally and externally by most people and absorbs easily into the skin, bringing with it restorative proteins, minerals and vitamins.  Natural glycerin, which attracts and holds moisture, is generated during the soapmaking process, giving it additional moisturizing benefits.  Mass marketers often remove glycerin to sell separately.  Vegetable glycerin is also added to our already highly effective creams. For Questions or to Order Contact:  Doreen Roy The Wholesome Basket 1719 South St. Burlington, IA 52601     319-754-7891 or [email protected] *The 2009 Markets and Arts and Craft Shows for The Wholesome Basket Shows will be listed as soon as they are scheduled. *Sorry, just found out that I was not able to get into the 2009 Snake Alley Art Fair.  If you will be in town that day (June 21st) just call or email me and I will see that you get your product.  I will be attending the Art Fair as well. SCC Women's Conference  Fri. June 26th 9-4  Southeastern Community College   West Burlington, IA Christmas in July Arts & Craft Show   Sat. & Sun. July 18 & 19 (9:00-5:00)  Amana RV Park  Amana, IA  off Hwy 151 Old Threshers Crafts in the Park   Wed., Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 2-4 (9:00-6:00)-Sat. & Sun. Sept. 5-6 (9:00-5:00) Central Park in Downtown Mount Pleasant, IA Washington Craft Festival   Sat. Sept. 12 (9:00-3:00)  Central Park in downtown Washington, IA Spoon River Drive   Sat. & Sun.'s  October 3- 4, 10-11  (8:00-5:00) Inside "The Shed" (3 miles east of London Mills, IL) Central Lee Holiday Craft Expo   Sat. Oct. 31 (8:30-3:00)  Central Lee High School located 6 miles south of Donnellson, IA Hearts & Holly Bazaar   Fri. Nov. 6 (9:00-6:00) & Sat. Nov. 7 (9:00-Noon) 2670 Becky Thatcher Rd. (Mark Twain Addition-South)  Muscatine ,IA New London Music Holiday Craft Show   Fri. Nov. 20 (5:30-8:30) & Sat. Nov. 21 (8:30-2:00)  Clark Elementary Gym 401 S. Walnut (3 blocks south of old hwy. 34) New London, IA Peo Holiday Bazaar   Sun. Nov. 22 (Noon-4:00)  Comfort Suites just south of Burlington on Hwy 61 Christmas at the Downs Arts & Craft Show   Fri. Nov. 27 (8:00-5:00) & Sat. Nov. 28 (9:00-4:00)  Hawkeye Downs  6th St. SW. Cedar Rapids, IA Christmas Craft Bazaar  Sat. & Sun  Dec. 5-6  (9:00-5:00)  Memorial Auditorium on the river front Burlington, IA      *Keep checking for additional listings     2009 Market Schedules: *If you are local to the Burlington area, you can also find us at the "Burlington Riverfront Farmer's Market" Thursdays from 5-8 pm in the Port of Burlington's north bay area. This market will run every Thursday evening from May through September.   During Steamboat Days the market will be located at Crapo Park's Horse Shoe Drive in south Burlington for two weeks.  We will not be at the July 3rd or 9th markets, but we will return on July 16th. *We can also be found under the canopy at the 2009 Southeast Iowa Pigeon Show at Southeast Iowa Community College in West Burlington on Sundays:  April 5, May 3, June 14  & Sept. 13 from 6 am (yes, that's am) til noon.   Thanks! * Our products can also be found at these Burlington locations:       "The Iowa Store"   400 Front St in the Port Building      "Nature's Corner"   423 Jefferson St.      "Dana's Total Image"  914 Maple St. Also:      "Greef General Store"  Bentonsport, IA *Remember, I fill orders out of my home and ship orders out regularly using actual USPS shipping rates. How to Order: *Phone or email me whenever you need to place an order, and we will get you set up with the products you are looking for.  Thanks! Price Listing Attn:  We will be accepting holiday orders until Dec. 17th.  We will resume filling orders on Jan. 4th.  If there is something that you need while we are gone, just leave a voicemail or email and we will get it ready as soon as we return.  Thanks so much! *"New" All Natural Lip Balm      .25 oz. pots  $3.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get one free)      Currently available in Unflavored, Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon Clove, Lemon & Orange Essential Oils.  Also Vanilla and Chocolate Mint Flavor Oils.             .15 oz. tubes   $3.00 + tx.  Assorted Natural Mica Tints       Currently in Apricot Blush, Rose Pearl, Merlot and Cappuccino.       *"New"  Therapeutic Dead Sea Bath Salts      8 oz.  (half pint)  jars   $7.00 + tx.         Available in Lavender, Rosewood, Tangerine, Grapefruit Bergamot, Spearmint Tea Tree and  Wintergreen Birch     *Natural Goatsmilk Soap:      Small Bar $2.50 + tx.  (purchase 10 of this size today and get the 11th free)           (small-approx. 2-3 oz.  heart, circle or square)      Large Bar $4.00 + tx.  (purchase 10 of this size today and get the 11th free)           (large-approx. 4 oz.  oval or rectangle) *Natural Goatsmilk Skin Creams:      Travelers  $4.00 + tx. (purchase 10 of this size and get the 11th free)           (2 oz. refillable container)      Half Pint Jar $9.00 + tx. (purchase 10 of this size today and get the 11th free)           (half-pint-approx. 7-8 oz.)      Pint Jars $16.00 + tx.  (purchase 10 of this size today and get the 11th free)           (pint-approx. 15-16 oz.) *Return empty jars for a .50 credit per jar on you next purchase. *Gift Baskets      Starting at $6.00 + tx. and up depending of contents.           (custom baskets or large sizes also available by special order) *Watch for new products this spring. *Payment Methods        Local customers:  MasterCard, Visa, Discover, cash, personal check, money order or check/debit card.        Non-local shipping customers:  MasterCard, Visa, Discover, U.S. money order or U.S. personal check (may be subject to a 10 day hold for new customers). *Shipping       Shipping is charged at actual cost via USPS priority and is calculated according to weight and zipcode destination.   I can let you know the shipping costs prior to ordering if you prefer. On the following pages you will see the varieties of soaps and creams available, as well as their traditional uses.  Come on in and enjoy!