Everything seems to be going green nowadays, even Hollywood. As we become more aware of the benefits of organic food, earth-friendly fashion and even all-natural skin care the Hollywood glamour girls and boys are jumping in on the action. And of course, the ever present beauty industry is making its mark on the world by […]
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Bathing is an ancient tradition that I do my best to revive. You don’t need to get a fancy jacuzzi bubbling tub to enjoy the benefits of soaking in aromatic waters and herbs. It’s a time for quiet contemplation, to allow muscles to rest, to allow your breath to come deeper. Quite simply, bathing helps […]
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Aromatherapy in the Kitchen Cardamom and lemon cookies from Aromatherapy Student Dianna Bernhardt. 2 cups of all purpose flour ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 1 cup butter or margarine ½ cup powdered sugar ½ cup heavy cream ½ cup ground almonds or walnuts ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind. Mix cardamom and flour […]
Continue ReadingA Rose by Any Other Name
Well, I certainly received a lot of feedback from last month’s newsletter, Me First Darling. It seems I’m not alone in feeling this Spring has been a high stress time and some of us needed a reminder to slow down, and even permission to put our own needs first! Along those lines, I have some […]
Continue ReadingLemon Basil Cookies
Lemon Basil Cookies 1 cup of fresh lemon-basil leaves 1 3/4 cups of sugar (divided) 1 pound butter (softened) 14 cup lemon juice 1 large egg 6 cups all-purpose flour Fresh basil sprigs Basil and 1/4 cup of sugar process in food processor until blended. Using and electric mixer beat butter until creamy, gradually adding […]
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‘Come bathe with me’ 2 Cups Epsom salts 1 drop Vetiver essential oil 5 drops Sandalwood essential oil 4 drops Rosewood essential oil Mix together. Fill the bath tub with water to the temperature you enjoy and then put the bath salts in and swoosh them around. This makes sure the essential oils are not sitting […]
Continue ReadingBack to School, Back to Work, Back to Reality!
It’s that time of year again! As soon as September hits many of us begin to feel “that end of summer” blues. The last few days of August have had us getting the kids and often ourselves back and ready for School. We start to think of what courses we might like to enroll in, […]
Continue ReadingThe Perfect Cuppa…Feeling Good and Looking Good With Tea
More info from Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Remember Peter Rabbit? After a day pilfering the farmer’s cabbages, Peter had a tummy-ache. So, what did his mum do? She gave him a nice cup of chamomile tea, and sent him to bed. Well, this remedy works for people as well as rabbits! So, did you know that […]
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