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As we begin a new year get in the habit of creating a little self-care awareness.  Schedule it like a meeting on your calendar, turn off your phone, and stick to it so you are at your best for the important people in your life. Plus, if you have children, they are observant and will learn from your actions.  What is self-care awareness?  Anything that helps you take care of your body, mind, and spirit. Tips for Self-Care pulled form Psychology Today Get enough sleep - Sleep affects both your...

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. Shea butter is gentle enough for sensitive baby skin, nourishing and rejuvenating enough for aging skin.  It is deeply moisturizing, healing and soothing for all skin types.  Shea Butter benefits come from its high content of fatty acids, oleic, stearic, linoleic and palmitic acid in high concentrations. It is also packed with vitamins A, E and F. Skin Benefits: Moisturizing.  It melts at body temperature which allows it to...

Cocoa butter is used in many beauty products due to a mild fragrance, a smooth texture and is ultra-hydrating properties. Cocoa beans contain a significant amount of poly phenol and flavanoid making them a high-antioxidant food. They have been shown to be one of the greatest suppliers of polyphenols in our diets. Which matters for beauty products also because 80% of what we put on our skin soaks into our skin! Skin Benefits: Prevents dryness and peeling Heals chapped lips Fights signs of aging...

Make ornaments (Fun for the family and your house will smell wonderful) Bake and decorate cookies Host a cookie swap Plan a night to see local Christmas lights Make your own Christmas Cards

Peace. Calm. Intense Hydration. Natural Healing. Anti-Aging Goodness! Lavender essential oil is considered a natural, “holistic” remedy for countless skin issues.  French Lavender Body Butter is a natural -beauty skincare miracle; yet its unique composition makes it as soothing for the soul as it is for the skin.  French Lavender has a fresh, aromatic scent that rivals most expensive perfumes. In addition to its well documented aromatherapy benefits, French Lavender is medicinal.  Apply the...

November brings lots of yummy treats to the table. These foods reach peak ripeness this month: Apples Potatoes Broccoli Pumpkin Mushrooms Raspberries Oranges Spinach Pears Winter Squash Peppers Brussel Sprouts Plums Kale Pomegranate Cabbage

Better taste - Out of season produce is picked before it is ripe so it can be shipped thousands of miles and/or days before sitting in the produce section for days. (That produce has most likely been sprayed with ethylene so that it looks pretty longer) More health benefits- Out of season produce is picked early for longer shipment. Studies have shown that the less fresh fruits and vegetables are, the less nutrients they have. Less cost- Supply and demand… Environmentally friendly-Buying in...

7 Wonders of Fruits and Vegetables It’s hard to overstate the importance of fruits and vegetables in our diets.  The Fruit & Veggies, More Matters campaign experts recommend we eat between 5 and 9 servings daily.  Research indicates that doing so may: Support your heart Protect your brain Keep your blood sugar steady Improve your mood Up your energy Lower your stress Give your skin a healthy glow...

The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison. ~ Ann Wigmore