Are You Green? Retired Records Is!

This is the coolest Etsy shop I've seen in a very long time!

When I think of buying recycled, handmade products...I'll be honest...it isn't a very good first impression. BUT, Retired Records has broken that stereotype for me and I'll be giving 'green' Etsy shops more of a chance now.

Retired Records is owned by Karen, a mom and wife, of Cincinnati ,OH. Karen is inspired by her friends, family, other artists and nature. As you can guess by the theme of this post, her items are largely made from recycled materials, in particular, old record albums. Her favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip and her favorite item she makes right now are her wine racks.

You will truly find something for everyone in Karen's shop. Just take a look at a few of her items and you'll see why I think her shop is so amazing!

Anything for your home, from wine racks to bowls to art pieces:

And wearables that you would never imagine came from something recycled, let alone an old record!

As you can see, Karen does her part in keeping our planet clean and makes fantastic creations while doing so. Stop by Retired Records and give Karen a shout out. And, as a bonus, Karen usually gives away a small free gift with a purchase!

Beadhead...Unique Handcrafted Jewelry and Accessories

Kellie, of BeadHead Designs, is our featured momtrepreneur. She's from Spring Texas, has been married for 21 years and has 2 children. Her son is 13 and her daughter is 19 and is serving in the US Army. When asked about her favorite ice cream she said, "Well I have two. Rocky Road and Mint Chocolate Chip and I have to eat them together." Her favorite hobby used to be playing tennis, but now it's going to bead shows.

In her shop you'll find, you guessed it, beaded items. Jewelry, bookmarks and accessories such as key fobs.

Above are just a few of my favorite items from BeadHead Designs. But, don't take my word that her shop is fab, stop on by! BeadHead has a huge half off sale going on, I'm sure you could find something to take home. She's also moving her key fobs to a new Etsy shop, KeyFobKellie. If you hurry over today you'll get a great deal. She is having a grand opening buy one, get one half off sale.

LoveLeeSoaps on Etsy

This isn't just any old soap shop. These are LoveLeeSoaps created by Leeana in Daytona Beach, FL. Crafting runs in Leeana's family, so stay tuned to her shop to see what she has come up with next. Notice the mint chocolate chip soapsicle below. She loves mint chocolate chip ice cream so much she made a soap...great diet idea, bathe in it instead of eat it!


Her shop is full of bright colorful soaps of all different designs. She carries bath salts, sugar scrubs, bath bombs, and dont forget about soapsicles (mmm...soapsicles)!




You'll find a great selection at LoveLeeSoaps, something for anyone and everyone. Did I mention her prices? They can't be beat! AND, ALL soap orders include a small free gift, what could beat that.