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This Mother’s Day, honor your Mom, Sister or Wife with a complete SJ Creations Slipper Kit to help her feel pampered!

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Honoring Mother's Day with SJ Creations Gift Sets and Slippter KitsSJ Creations knows how to put together the ultimate care package for mom on Mother’s Day, with their beautiful Bath & Body Gift Sets and Slipper Kits! Year after year, SJ Creations continues to please and nourish both the skin and the soul for some much needed time to relax from “mom duties” with their luxurious and affordable Slipper & Gift Sets, with delicious smells including French Lavender, Strawberry Cream and Raspberry Vanilla as mom finds time Mother’s Day and everyday to treat herself. Whether you’re honoring your mother, grandmother, wife, aunt, sister or even great-grandmother, SJ Creations has got a great gift option for all.

SJ_Creations_gifts_for_mothers_dayThe history of “Mother’s Day” is one day that can be traced back centuries, and has evolved over time to be reflective of American norms, as there was a unique shift from “Mothering Day,” which was common in England in the 1600’s, to “Mother’s Day,” known here today in the United States.

Countries all over the world honor and recognize some type of Mother’s Day, and in general each celebration consists of honoring the efforts, duties and support the role a mother brings to her family. Flowers, gifts and special foods are among the top ways that appreciation is shown on Mother’s Day.

SJ Creations French Lavender Slipper Kit for Mother's DayAccording to MothersDayCentral.com, The first North American Mother’s Day was conceptualized with Julia Ward Howe’s Mother’s Day Proclamation in 1870. Howe had become so distraught by the destruction of the American Civil War that she called on Mother’s to join together to protest in unity, that all those who were fighting in the war were first and foremost sons to loving mothers, rather than enemies on two sides. She called for an international Mother’s Day celebrating peace and motherhood. To read the complete history of how Mother’s Day has evolved, visit www.mothersdaycentral.com.

Free_Shipping_Mothers_Day_SJ_CreationsSJ Creations is honoring Mother’s Day with FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $25 or more, with an incredible gift selection and the ease of shopping for mom online with delivery right to your door! Need a gift to be shipped across the country to mom? No problem! All orders received now through Mother’s Day, will receive our FREE ground shipping with coupon code MOM-SHIP. Orders placed by April 30th, will be shipped in time for Mother’s Day!

SJ Creations April PINK Grapefruit Pure Organics Giveaway pakcageDon’t forget! It’s your LAST CHANCE to enter to win our current APRIL Giveaway! SJC is giving away in honor of Mother’s Day, PINK Grapefruit Pure Organic skincare products on April 30th, worth $70! Included in this PINK Grapefruit Pure Organics giveaway package, (and shown on the left) is a complete set of our full-sized PINK skincare. Enter to win for free and stay tuned for our giveaway each month!

Twice Rich Yousko, founder of SJ Creations, has supported his own mother’s fight SJ_Creations_Supports_Breast_Cancer_nonprofit_National_Breast_Cancer_Foundationagainst breast cancer, and twice, she has overcome the illness and is a breast cancer survivor. This and other close connections to breast cancer motivated the Yousko’s to develop the PINK Grapefruit Pure Organics product line through SJ Creations. A portion of all proceeds from the sales of PINK Grapefruit Pure Organics products goes directly to support the fight against breast cancer from SJ Creations every year.  Read more about all the charities that SJ Creations supports on our website on our charity support page.

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SJ Creations is Going Organic with Pure Organics and Giving Back for Earth Day … and Every Day

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

The 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd will be observed by celebrations SJ_Creations_Earth_Daycelebrations_with_Pure_Organicsand community service involving millions of people all over the world. SJ Creations does its part every day by producing the Pure Organics Face and Body product lines without harmful ingredients, using 100% recycled, recyclable packaging, and by donating time, money and products to several worthy non-profit organizations.

The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 was inspired by a disastrous oil spill off the Santa Barbara, CA coast. After witnessing the environmental devastation firsthand, then-U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (Wisconsin), proposed the first nationwide environmental protest. Attended by 20 million people, the coast-to-coast rallies increased environmental awareness and made “ecology” a household word.

In the years that followed, a number of landmark environmental laws were passed by the U.S. Congress, including the Clean Air, Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts, as well as the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Forty years later, our planet is still facing vital issues such as climate change and overuse of toxic chemicals. Not only is it important for our governments to focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy and green jobs, but also for each of us to do our part individually by making everyday choices that support sustainability—such as using organic products, taking public transportation and recycling. You can register your eco-commitments and see what others are doing on the Billion Acts of Green website.

SJ_Creations_Pure_Organics_Earth_day_all_year_longAt SJ Creations, we think the best way to celebrate Earth Day is all year long! Making just one or two small changes in your daily routine can result in a big impact over time. A simple and easy-on-your-budget way to start is by using the SJ Pure Organics products with certified organic ingredients and 100% recycled and recyclable packaging and product containers.

Another great way for you and your family to get involved in Earth Day 2010 is to attend a local Earth Day event or participate in the Global Days of Service this weekend, April 17-18 — featuring local eco-service projects that will take place around the world. Or, simply choose any cause that has meaning for you, call your local chapter and find out how you can help! It doesn’t even have to be environmentally related, as long as you make a difference.

SJ Creations supports a range of charities dear to our hearts on an ongoing basis.

SJ Creations Charity Involvement around the world

Pure_Organics_Pink_Grapefruit_by_SJ_Creations_WithLogoFirst and foremost, you may already know about our special Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit products, which were developed to support the fight against breast cancer with a portion of the proceeds going to related charities each year. SJ Creations founder Rich Yousko has a personal connection with this disease, having watched his mother fight and survive it twice. You can read more of this story in our previous blog post about our connection to going PINK and supporting the fight against breast cancer.

In addition, SJ Creations supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, where Rich has been an active member of the Board of Directors for four years. He also serves on the University of San Diego’s Alumni Association Board in support of the school’s Scholarship Program.

Heart for Africa logoTwo international charities have benefited from SJ Creations’ generosity, as well. Owners Rich and Sundi Yousko have contributed to a non-profit called Serving Hands International that runs orphanages in Mexico—for which they supplied backpacks and monetary donations—and Swaziland, through the Heart for Africa program—giving financial donations.

SJ Creations support the International Relief TeamsAnd after the devastating 8.0 Sichuan, China earthquake in May 2008, the Youskos donated 17,000 bottles of their company’s Antibacterial Hand Gel sanitizers through International Relief Teams. Over 70,000 people were killed in that quake, which left anywhere from five to 11 million people homeless. On a persona note, SJ Creations’ Chinese factory is nearby, and Ming, one of its workers, has a home in Sichuan.

For SJ Creations, Earth Day 2010 is the perfect reminder for all of us to keep giving back, whether it’s by donating, volunteering or going organic—all year round!

SJ Creations April PINK Grapefruit Pure Organics Giveaway pakcageDon’t forget to enter to win our current April Giveaway! SJC is giving away in honor of Earth Day and Mother’s Day, a complete set of Pure Organic PINK Grapefruit skincare products, worth $70! Included in this Pink organic giveaway package, (and shown on the left) are the Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Body Wash, Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Body Butter, Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Hand Crème, Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub, Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion, Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit Body Mist and a pink Mesh Shower Puff. Enter to win for free and stay tuned for our giveaway each month!

SJ_Creations_gifts_for_mothers_dayIn addition to our current giveaway, we’re offering FREE SHIPPING for Mother’s Day, with every purchase of $25 or more, by simply entering in the coupon code MOM-SHIP at checkout for your FREE Ground Shipping!

Shop now at www.sjcreationsinc.com to see a range of items that will treat your mom or someone you love, or for a treat for yourself, with some much needed pampering with SJ Creations products!

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Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit body & skincare products treat skin & the fight against breast cancer with care!

Wednesday, April 7th, 2010

Pure_Organics_Pink_Grapefruit_by_SJ_Creations_WithLogoSJ Creations is proud to announce that their Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit body and skincare products not only nourish and treat skin lovingly, but a portion of the proceeds from all Pink Grapefruit Pure Organics products goes to support the fight against breast cancer through a variety of charities, who are committed to spreading knowledge and fostering hope in the fight against breast cancer.

The owner and founder of SJ Creations, along with his wife and fellow owner and founder, can personally relate to the fight against breast cancer. Twice, Rich Yousko has supported his mother’s fight against breast cancer, and twice, she has overcome the illness and is a breast cancer survivor. Countless friends and acquaintances have also fought the disease, some of whom have won the battle, some of whom have lost.

SJ Creations Pure Organics SkincareThrough their personal insight and connection to such a worthy cause, Rich and Sundi Yousko developed a specific product line by SJ Creations that would help spread awareness through healthy and safe products that also give back to the fight against breast cancer. The Yousko’s make annual monetary donations that go directly to non-profit organizations in their mission to support the fight against breast cancer. One organization that SJ Creations gives back to, is the National Breast Cancer Foundation, whose mission is to “save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.” The NBCF is also a four-star charity with a huge part of each dollar going directly to programs.

Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit skincare products include vital ingredients for radiant skin, including essential oils that help to heal damaged skin.

The Organic Pink Grapefruit Hand Crème is one of our favorite items Pink_Grapefruit_Pure_Organic_Hand_Cream_Breast_Cancer_Awarenessespecially for spring, as cool air can keep hands dry and cracked. This hydrating hand crème is lightly scented with pink grapefruit essential oils that leave hands radiant and smooth, and there are no artificial colors or synthetic fragrances, keeping the ingredient deck pure.

An array of essential oils that help distinguish the Pink Grapefruit body care products by SJ Creations include Grape Seed Oil, Avocado Fruit Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Organic Macadamia Seed Oil and Organic Sunflower Seed Oil. Here’s why they were included:

Grape Seed Oil (Vitis Vinifera): very high source of pycnogenol, which is known to be the most active substance in the battle against damage caused by free radicals. Grape seed oil also gives a balance and synergistic base of bioflavonoids while hydrating and softening the skin.

Avocado Fruit Oil (Persea Gratissima)- Helps improve rough and itchy skin. Rich in Vitamin D, Potassium and Vitamin E and acts as a carrier for active substances; also aids as a skin softener.

Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera Biennis )- Includes a high amount of linoleic acid which regulates cellular activity and is essential for maintaining healthy skin.

Organic Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis): known to improve complexion of skin, it also balances and restores moisture levels. It’s also suitable for all skin types.

Organic Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus): high in vitamin E content and also contains vitamins A and D. Sunflower oil, like other oils, can retain moisture in the skin. It may also provide a protective barrier that resists infection, and acts as a “second-skin” which is particularly helpful during harsh conditions for the skin.

Organic Macadamia Seed Oil (Ternifolia): rich, cushiony skin-feel and high oxidative stability make it especially suitable for heavy creams. This protective oil has a high absorption rate allowing moisture to penetrate deep into dry skin effectively.

Pink_Grapefruit_Pure_Organics_Body_Wash_WithLogo_by_SJ_CreationsA few revitalizing ingredients paired with the essential oils and other nutrient rich ingredients include Organic Panax Ginseng Root Extract, known for it’s energizing and invigorating properties, and Organic Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis), which has been touted as having anti-aging and revitalizing qualities.

Wake up with a refreshing shower with the Pink Grapefruit Pure Organic Body Wash with elements from Aloe, Cucumber, Hops and Ivy, for a truly gentle cleanse that restores your body’s natural PH Balance, or, refresh on the go with the Pink Grapefruit Body Mist, leaving your skin radiant and glowing with skin-boosting ingredients like White Tea Extract and Pomegranate Extract!

“This past weekend I flew out of town to visit a friend. Not only did the Pure Body Pink_Grapefruit_Pure_Organic_Body_MistOrganics Pink Grapefruit travel set make it easy to prepare and pack for carry-on status, the body mist kept my skin feeling “awake” and healthy during the long flight,” wrote Hannah Vardy, an SJ Creations Facebook Fan and customer who shared her thoughts in an online wall post.

The Pink Grapefruit and all other Pure Organics products by SJ Creations are made with Eco-Cert certified ingredients, and produced in the United States, so you can be sure of their quality and consistency.

April Giveaway Pink Grapefruit Contest by SJ Creations

On April 30th, SJ Creations will be giving away the Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit complete line of products to one lucky winner! In the spirit of spring and upcoming Earth Day and Mother’s Day, we are giving away this basket with SIX full-sized Pure Organics products, and a matching Pink Shower Puff! Win in time for Mother’s Day!

This $70 VALUE could be yours, simply enter to win for free.

Pure Organics Pink Grapefruit products by SJ Creations

Included in the April Giveaway – $70 Value – Complete PINK Collection:
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Wash
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Butter
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Hand Crème
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Mist
* Pure Organics – Pink Grapefruit Body Lotion
* Pink Shower Puff

Don’t miss our other Pure Organics products by SJ Creations, including a complete line of facial skincare, keeping your skin youthful and vibrant with nature’s best ingredients!

SJ Creations is committed to creating and manufacturing products that are inherently pure and safe while expanding the efficacy and vibrantly healthy benefits of natural organic skin care. Because much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body, the products we apply to our skin must be truly clean and pure, natural and organic, made from ingredients that are effective and safe. All products in the Pure Organics line are EcoCert certified and have 100% recycled, recyclable packaging. All Pure Organics products are also always:

* 100% free from artificial colors and synthetic fragrances

* 100% paraben free with no sodium Lauryl sulfates

* 100% free from silicon and petroleum

* 100% biodegradable and has never been tested on animals

* Made in the USA

For more information on the charities that SJ Creations support, visit the SJ Creations Charity Involvement page on their website.

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