The Wholesome Basket Naturally, You will Feel the Difference and Your Body Will Thank You. The Wholesome Basket is a family company, where we produce wonderfully luxurious natural handmade goatsmilk skin creams, soaps, dead sea bath salts, lip balms, as well as gift baskets with many other new products in the making.  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.  Skin creams are made from scratch from the finest natural oils and emollients.  They are individually scented and packaged by hand.  The soaps are also made from scratch, hand colored, scented, molded, 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.  Dead Sea Bath Salts and natural lip balms are currently available, as well as natural skin toners, natural insect repellents, natural toothpastes, natural deodorants and natural lotion sticks.  Other products will be available later this spring, as well as my new natural jewelry line.  Gift baskets are available in a range of sizes and prices.  We add to our selection 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 accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover.    *A big thanks to all our customers that have made "The Wholesome Basket" who we are today! *Also be sure to check out my new line of "Gypsi" Jewelry at any of the shows and markets listed below. 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 SoapsandCreams@TheWholesomeBasket.com   *The 2011 Markets and Arts and Craft Shows for The Wholesome Basket Shows. (Will post times for 2012 shows and markets as soon as they are available.) Burlington Riverfront Farmer's Market May-September 5:00-7:30 pm Located at the Port of Burlington, east of Front St. and just south of the Great River Bridge. During Steamboat Days June 9 & 16 as well as September 15, the market will be located at Crapo Park.  Take Madison Ave south to the entrance of the park and follow the road east to Horseshoe Dr. behind the band shell. *The Wholesome Basket will not be at Farmer's Market the weeks of July 7 & 14. We will return to market July 21 Southeast Iowa Pigeon Club Market Sundays 6:00 am - 12:00 noon April 3, May 1, June 12, July 10 (we will not be at the July market), August 14 & Sept. 11 The market is located at Southeastern Community College/Fairgrounds. Take Hwy 34 to Gear Ave. We can be found under the roof on the northwest end. Snake Alley Art Fair  Sun. June 19  (8:00-4:00)  Begins at the 600 block of Washington St. Burlington, IA   We will be diplayed on the alley. Old Threshers Crafts in the Park   Wed., Thurs. & Fri. Sept. 1-3 (9:00-6:00), Sat. & Sun. Sept. 4-5 (9:00-5:00), Mon. Sept. 6 (9:00-1:00)   Central Park in Downtown Mount Pleasant, IA Washington Craft Festival   Sat. Sept. 10 (9:00-3:00)  Central Park in downtown Washington, IA Spoon River Drive   Sat. & Sun.'s  October 1-2 & 8-9  (8:00-5:00) Inside "The Shed" (3 miles east of London Mills, IL) Wapello Craft Show     Sat. Oct. 22  (9:00-2:00)    Wapello High School  500 Buchanan St.   Wapello, IA  Central Lee Holiday Craft Expo   Sat. Oct. 29 (8:30-3:00)  Central Lee High School located 6 miles south of Donnellson, IA Hearts & Holly Bazaar   Fri. Nov. 4 (9:00-6:00) & Sat. Nov. 5 (9:00-Noon) 2670 Becky Thatcher Rd. (Mark Twain Addition-South)  Muscatine ,IA New London Music Holiday Craft Show   Fri. Nov. 18 (5:30-8:30) & Sat. Nov. 19 (8:30-2:00)  Clark Elementary Gym 401 S. Walnut (3 blocks south of old hwy. 34) New London, IA PEO Bazaar   Sun, Nov. 20  (12:00-4:00) Comfort  Hwy 61, just south of Burlington Christmas at the Downs Arts & Craft Show   Fri. Nov. 25 (8:00-5:00) & Sat. Nov. 26 (9:00-4:00)  Hawkeye Downs  6th St. SW. Cedar Rapids, IA Christmas Craft Show    Sat. Dec. 3 (9:00-5:00) & Sun. Dec 4 (9:00-4:00)   Burlington Auditorium  Along the riverfront on Main St.  Burlington, IA *Will be located upstairs in the attrium outside the main doors this year. ***Remember to look for us at Westland Mall, West Burlington in the "All About Me" Store next to Kirlin's Hallmark until Dec. 20th * 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 319-754-7891 or  Email me at:  SoapsandCreams@TheWholesomeBasket.com  Just let me know what you would like and I will get it packed up, weighed and totaled for orders to be shipped or arrange a pick up time for local orders. Thanks! *****I will be out of town July 1-18.   If you need something while I am gone, email me and I will try to have my stand-in fill in-stock orders. Otherwise I will get your order together when as soon as I return.  Thanks so much! *Be sure to check out my new line of "Gypsi"Jewelry at any of the shows listed above. Price Listing *"New"  All Natural Lemon Skin Toner      4 oz.  $6.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free) *"New"  All Natural Insect Repellent      4 oz.  $6.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free) *"New" All Natural Toothpaste      4 oz.  $6.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free)      Currently available in Peppermint, Spearmint and Cinnamon Clove. *"New" All Natural Deodorant      2.5 oz.  $6.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free)      Currently available in Lavender Rosemary and Lemongrass Bergamot. *"New" All Natural Lotion Sticks      2.5 oz.  $8.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free)      Currently available in Unscented Cocoa Butter, Lavender and Fruity Body Shimmer.      *"New" All Natural Lip Balm      .25 oz. pots  $3.00 + tx. (purchase 10 today and get the 11th 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.  (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free)      Available in Lavender, Rosewood, Tangerine, Grapefruit Bergamot, Spearmint Tea Tree and  Wintergreen Birch *"New" MSM/Evening Primrose Analgesic Cream      8 oz. (half pint) jars  $12.00 + tx.  (purchase 10 today and get the 11th free)      Scented with an essential oil blend of Peppermint, Birch, Clove & Spruce New*  Natural Aloe Vera Sunscreen      8 oz. (half pint jars)    $10.00 + tx.  (purchase 10 and get the 11th free)      Available in Tropical or Unscented    *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. container...these jars are great to save and fill some larger containers)      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 glass jars for a .50 credit per jar on you next purchase. *Gift Baskets      Starting at $6.00 + tx. and up depending of contents. (purchase 10 and get the 11th of equal value free)           (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!