We're working with Pay Pal to provide choice of shippers: US Postal Service or UPS. Expect to have this feature by close of business tomorrow.
So grateful for the many different connections we're afforded with this wonder web world!
In the mean time, review our pages. We've updated several today.
Feel free to comment, contact us, or buy!
Glenda
Quality Natural Sea Sponges at Great Savings!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Blogger email link works
Go ahead, click on the email icon at the bottom of any comment, and we'll promptly respond. Be sure to save our email address in your contacts to assure delivery of our responding emails: jewellsofthesea_sponges@yahoo.com
We also are available at: greatCsponges@gmail.com
We are accepting orders linked with PayPal, Chase Quick Cash, Money Order or Personal Check.
Feel free to contact us for all your sea sponge needs!
We also are available at: greatCsponges@gmail.com
We are accepting orders linked with PayPal, Chase Quick Cash, Money Order or Personal Check.
Feel free to contact us for all your sea sponge needs!
Friday, August 26, 2011
eMail Connection
For some reason, the email function on our page doesn't work - Blogspot only offers the why, not the how to fix it! ARG!
We are working on fixing this. In the mean time, skip the email link and use your favorite provider to reach us at:
jewellsofthesea_sponges@yahoo.com
Or: Facebook
Page = Jewell's of the Sea - Sponges @ http://facebook.com/gjewell3
email = gjewell3@facebook.com
We can also be reached at (727) 389-7130.
We're very sorry for any inconvenience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Glenda
We are working on fixing this. In the mean time, skip the email link and use your favorite provider to reach us at:
jewellsofthesea_sponges@yahoo.com
Or: Facebook
Page = Jewell's of the Sea - Sponges @ http://facebook.com/gjewell3
email = gjewell3@facebook.com
We can also be reached at (727) 389-7130.
We're very sorry for any inconvenience.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Glenda
Cleaning Natural Sea Sponges
Natural Sea Sponges are very easy to clean. No need for chemicals, dishwashers or microwaves. It is built to filter sea water through it. We use this natural trait in cleaning them.
The most important care you can give a natural sea sponge is with every use. The better you do the following, the longer your sponge will last.
1. Rinse after use until water runs clear. Use the sponge's natural 'vents' to flush it out. Hold cupped in 2 hands under running water until it is over-soaked, squeeze well. Repeat. (Usually takes 2 soaks for me). DO NOT USE BLEACH - IT DISSOLVES and/or weakens it needlessly!
2. Squeeze. - DO NOT WRING - WRINGING RIPS!
3. Squeeze again! Can't squeeze too much.
4. Use or Air Dry.
Then, each time I go to use my sponge, I wet it and sniff. If it's not 'fresh' to me (everyone's 'fresh' is different) I soak it in baking soda water.
To Freshen (as needed or routinely i.e. monthly)
1. Wash with a little soap.
2. Rinse clear.
3. Place in baking soda water. (1 TBSP baking soda to 1 C water)
4. Soak in sun = 30 minutes. No sun? Soak = 1 hour.
5. Rinse clear.
6. Squeeze
7. Squeeze again!
8. Use or air dry.
Some people tell me they soak in vinegar or lemon juice. It's really not necessary, but it doesn't hurt.
In a hurry, I use hand sanitizer.
That's it. As I said, it bears repeating - the most important care you give your sponge is with every use! Just 3 steps, rinse, squeeze & dry, with each use.
My bath wool is 5+ years old and I have only had to 'freshen' it twice. True story.
The most important care you can give a natural sea sponge is with every use. The better you do the following, the longer your sponge will last.
1. Rinse after use until water runs clear. Use the sponge's natural 'vents' to flush it out. Hold cupped in 2 hands under running water until it is over-soaked, squeeze well. Repeat. (Usually takes 2 soaks for me). DO NOT USE BLEACH - IT DISSOLVES and/or weakens it needlessly!
2. Squeeze. - DO NOT WRING - WRINGING RIPS!
3. Squeeze again! Can't squeeze too much.
4. Use or Air Dry.
Then, each time I go to use my sponge, I wet it and sniff. If it's not 'fresh' to me (everyone's 'fresh' is different) I soak it in baking soda water.
To Freshen (as needed or routinely i.e. monthly)
1. Wash with a little soap.
2. Rinse clear.
3. Place in baking soda water. (1 TBSP baking soda to 1 C water)
4. Soak in sun = 30 minutes. No sun? Soak = 1 hour.
5. Rinse clear.
6. Squeeze
7. Squeeze again!
8. Use or air dry.
Some people tell me they soak in vinegar or lemon juice. It's really not necessary, but it doesn't hurt.
In a hurry, I use hand sanitizer.
That's it. As I said, it bears repeating - the most important care you give your sponge is with every use! Just 3 steps, rinse, squeeze & dry, with each use.
My bath wool is 5+ years old and I have only had to 'freshen' it twice. True story.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
New Experiences
I just love new experiences, especially when they're fun and exciting.
I went snorkeling for the first time! I thoroughly enjoyed discovering the underwater delights of Weeki Wachee, FL with my good friend, Tosha. We saw schools of fish in various assortments; a gar that was all business with it's long snout rooting through the white bottom sand. Blue crabs scuttled and floated along as the tide went out. We were greeted by new sights in and out of the water with every bend we made.
We have a nice assortment of sea shells to add to our vase sponge displays. Tosha explained that they were swept up the river with the tide. No sponges, of course as they are 'sea' creatures.
Best of all was the time I spent swimming along side a manatee as it headed toward the sea. It made no notice of my touch, so my hand lingered. It was fascinating! I didn't have an underwater camera, so I'll just have to close my eyes, and remember... I guess this experience was meant to be personal. This is a neat manatee video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ujTuu-O14I&feature=player_detailpage
Travis had loaned me his 'Weeki Wachee" mask. Having no diving experience, I didn't get the names' significance. Once in the water, I knew what he meant. The mask was mostly lenses, broken only by the seams. What a beautiful, panoramic view it offered!
Learning to use the snorkle wasn't as bad as I had feared. Actually, I quite liked the way it encouraged slow, conscious breathing. It was zen-like there in the currents of the beautifully clear river.
I told Travis later that he lost his mask. I admit I enjoyed his expression, not unlike a deer in the headlights. I'm sure all sorts of things were flying through his mind at that point. One of which no doubt was that I was his mother. He kind of croaked out - "wwwhat do you mean?" I laughed and said, "No, I didn't lose your mask, you did - to me! I'm hooked". His relief was obvious. Hey, with kids it's usually the other way around, it was a nice change.
I totally see why he fell in love with diving Florida. I look around his house and I see all the treasures he has collected over the years of diving: barnacled fishing rods, glass bottles of all shapes and sizes, and, of course, sponges!
Sponges aplenty; 5 types - finger, silk, wool, yellow and grass (vase). All different sizes, all different purposed. From monster display vases showcasing sea treasures to small South Pacific silk, with it's unequalled luxurious texture that makes it a favorite for facial care.
George Billiris, International Sponge Merchant and our Mentor, proudly states that there are over 1,500 uses for a natural sea sponge - and I beleve him! But that's another page we'll add soon.
In the mean time, I hope you experience new and exciting things!
Enjoy!
Glenda
I went snorkeling for the first time! I thoroughly enjoyed discovering the underwater delights of Weeki Wachee, FL with my good friend, Tosha. We saw schools of fish in various assortments; a gar that was all business with it's long snout rooting through the white bottom sand. Blue crabs scuttled and floated along as the tide went out. We were greeted by new sights in and out of the water with every bend we made.
We have a nice assortment of sea shells to add to our vase sponge displays. Tosha explained that they were swept up the river with the tide. No sponges, of course as they are 'sea' creatures.
Best of all was the time I spent swimming along side a manatee as it headed toward the sea. It made no notice of my touch, so my hand lingered. It was fascinating! I didn't have an underwater camera, so I'll just have to close my eyes, and remember... I guess this experience was meant to be personal. This is a neat manatee video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ujTuu-O14I&feature=player_detailpage
Travis had loaned me his 'Weeki Wachee" mask. Having no diving experience, I didn't get the names' significance. Once in the water, I knew what he meant. The mask was mostly lenses, broken only by the seams. What a beautiful, panoramic view it offered!
Learning to use the snorkle wasn't as bad as I had feared. Actually, I quite liked the way it encouraged slow, conscious breathing. It was zen-like there in the currents of the beautifully clear river.
I told Travis later that he lost his mask. I admit I enjoyed his expression, not unlike a deer in the headlights. I'm sure all sorts of things were flying through his mind at that point. One of which no doubt was that I was his mother. He kind of croaked out - "wwwhat do you mean?" I laughed and said, "No, I didn't lose your mask, you did - to me! I'm hooked". His relief was obvious. Hey, with kids it's usually the other way around, it was a nice change.
I totally see why he fell in love with diving Florida. I look around his house and I see all the treasures he has collected over the years of diving: barnacled fishing rods, glass bottles of all shapes and sizes, and, of course, sponges!
Sponges aplenty; 5 types - finger, silk, wool, yellow and grass (vase). All different sizes, all different purposed. From monster display vases showcasing sea treasures to small South Pacific silk, with it's unequalled luxurious texture that makes it a favorite for facial care.
George Billiris, International Sponge Merchant and our Mentor, proudly states that there are over 1,500 uses for a natural sea sponge - and I beleve him! But that's another page we'll add soon.
In the mean time, I hope you experience new and exciting things!
Enjoy!
Glenda
Sunday, August 21, 2011
2011 Price List
Here it is! We've added a page with our 2011 prices.
We've taken the time to compare our pricing with others on the web. Our prices reflect diver-direct, wholesale beginnings; on the whole we offer the highest quality for the best prices!
We've taken the time to compare our pricing with others on the web. Our prices reflect diver-direct, wholesale beginnings; on the whole we offer the highest quality for the best prices!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Ta Da!!!
Here we go! Needless to say, Travis and I are very excited about sharing sponges with everybody.
I truly enjoy the 'sponge world'. They are 'jewels' of the sea, an abundant, 'green', natural resource.
It's said there are over 1,500 uses for natural sea sponges. The more I'm around them, the longer the list grows! Every day someone tells me a new use - could that someone be you today? I'd like that very much indeed!
Won't you join us as we go about re-introducing these gems to the world?
It would be our pleasure!
Glenda Jewell & Travis Jewell
I truly enjoy the 'sponge world'. They are 'jewels' of the sea, an abundant, 'green', natural resource.
It's said there are over 1,500 uses for natural sea sponges. The more I'm around them, the longer the list grows! Every day someone tells me a new use - could that someone be you today? I'd like that very much indeed!
Won't you join us as we go about re-introducing these gems to the world?
It would be our pleasure!
Glenda Jewell & Travis Jewell
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