Melnaturel

11/23/2022

It feels bittersweet to share that I’ve made the decision to say farewell to Melnaturel. It started as a small hobby in 2016 and grew into a business that taught me so much and allowed me to form so many wonderful relationships.

Throughout the adventure I won a Red Letter Grant, received the Western Dairyland Community Action Agency New Small Business of The Year award, was featured in the news several times, and spoke about entrepreneurship and startups to numerous audiences. I sold products in person, in multiple stores throughout Wisconsin, on my website, Amazon, and Etsy. I had 32 items in my product line and I shipped thousands across nearly all 50 states, Canada, Germany, and France. I had seven college interns working and mentoring alongside me to build the business. There were many great successes, tons of lessons learned, and limitless potential which kept it fun and exciting.

While I am incredibly proud and humbled to have checked the box of owning my own business, life has changed a lot the last few years and my priorities have shifted. 👶🏼👶🏼

If you’re interested in supporting my business one last time I encourage you to shop at The Local Store & Volume One Gallery or Locally Inspired. Both of these small businesses have recently stocked products and have been incredibly supportive of my business over the years. You can also find all final remaining products I have available on my website, www.Melnaturel.com. In honor of Small Business Saturday and the end of the Melnaturel era, all products on my website are 20% off.

I will officially close on December 31 unless all products are sold sooner. Please consider buying gifts for loved ones, coworkers, stocking stuffers, or something special for yourself!

THANK YOU to everyone who has supported me and Melnaturel over the past six years, I appreciate it more than words can express. 🙏🏼

Xoxo
❤️Mel

08/12/2020

There’s an adorable new shop on Main Street in Port Washington, Wisconsin called Locally Inspired that features local and handmade goods — and they’re now selling Melnaturel products! The owner Kelly was born and raised in Eau Claire has been one my closest lifelong friends for nearly 30 years. Please show her new business some love and go like her page and be sure to visit her store if you’re in the Port Washington area! 🤗

SO excited to have in the shop now!

Fun fact: Mel and I met through Girl Scouts when we were 5.

06/29/2020

Just a few sprays of our natural Makeup Setting Spray and you're SET throughout the day. 🌿✨

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06/14/2020

Unlike most bug repellents, our Bug Spray & Bug Off Roller are formulated with natural ingredients. They will leave you smelling fresh and bug free all summer long! 🌿

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06/05/2020

The key to a beautiful glow is using all natural ingredients, which are found in our Honey Face Mask. Local honey, lavender & tea tree oil work together to reveal your glow naturally. 🌿

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05/27/2020

Stay cool this summer with our Sunburn Relief Spray! Aloe vera and peppermint work together to sooth your pain, allowing you to relax. 🌿🌞

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05/18/2020

Best way to cure the Monday blues...our Relaxer Roller. Order yours today at
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05/07/2020

This. ❤️👇🏼 Would this help you business? Or is this something you are able to support financially? Check it out.

We launched a Relief Fund yesterday aimed at supporting existing womxn-owned businesses throughout the ten county region of western Wisconsin we currently serve. The Relief Fund will give preference to minority owned business owners - persons of color and the LGBTQA population. We know that nearly 90% of minority and women business owners were shut out of the Paycheck Protection Program - leaving gaps that we're feeling in a big way regionally and across the country. CDFIs are also sparse in western Wisconsin, giving our region less access to the support provided by WEDC's SB 20/20 program.

As a nonprofit that has primarily served women in the start-up phase, the Board voted to pivot this application period to serve a more pressing issue - keeping doors open.

We are launched a fundraising campaign to raise funds we will disperse to 15 business in the form of $1,000 grants. The application process will run similarly to our typical cycles with a diverse judging team overseeing the application process and conducting interviews. The Red Letter Grant will still award one start-up grant this period for women who had already been working on applications and because times like this often foster innovation. All grant applications - both start-up and relief applications - are due by May 18th. This is a quicker turn-around period than normal as we are working to meet needs quickly. Open to anyone no matter the life of their business - 30 years open to five years open.

Click here to apply for relief funds: https://www.redlettergrant.org/rlg-relief-fund
Click here to apply for start-up funds: https://www.redlettergrant.org/apply2

IF you are able - we need your support. Consider a $15, $20 or $50 contribution to keep your favorite coffee shop, corner store or hair salon afloat: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/rlg-relief-fund

05/03/2020

For this Mother's Day, tell mom thank you with Melnaturel goodies and flowers from Avalon Floral. These two pair perfectly to brighten up her day. Stop by today to pick up your gift for mom! 🌷🌿🌻

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04/23/2020

Yes, it absolutely does. Spread the goodness.❤

04/14/2020

Himalayan salt in our Honey Face Scrub exfoliates your skin, while lavender & vitamin E work to replenish & nourish your skin. You'll be left with your natural glow. 🌿✨

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