 Our innovative selection of 100% natural facial masques just got a facelift: we’ve tripled the size of each jar, while delivering a 60% savings. Tres fabulous, no? Each one is a dry powder that you can mix in 30 seconds or less with pantry ingredients to create a fresh, totally customized treatment especially for your skin type. It’s super-simple and no-mess, with instructions right on the jar. My personal favorite? Strawberries & Creme. Luscious strawberries blend with Argiletz rose clay and powdered buttermilk to create an amazing facial treatment that softens and renews tired skin as it boosts brightness. The perfect “perk me up” for you rksin this holiday season! 
 
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 Regular readers will likely know that I am obsesses with tea. And I don’t mean mildly obsessed. I fuel my addiction regularly with new tea varieties and teaware, but this particular tea-to-go mug is my favorite. Crafted of ceramic, it boasts double walls which help the tea stays hotter longer and also means it isn’t uncomfortable to hold, even when freshly filled. I love the bold graphic design and the sandblasting adds texture making it even easier to grip. Snatch one up for just $12 at Stash and take your morning pick-me-up on the road! 
Crushed Freshwater Pearls: Celebrated by Asian women and ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia for more than 3,000 years, pearl powder has a rich history and a myriad of legendary tales about its use at the Imperial Palace. Created by pulverizing real freshwater pearls, it is reputed to boost skins brightness and is rich in both amino acids and trace minerals. 
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” - Steve Jobs 
3 tbsp. Dried Lavender Flowers* Process lavender flowers in a blender until they become a powder, turning off the blender and scraping down the sides as necessary. Whisk together lavender powder, milk, and honey in a glass bowl, then pour into a jar. Before each use, shake the jar and pour half of the mixture into the bath. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes enough for 2 baths. *Dried lavender flowers can be found in the spice section of gourmet and specialty stores. (Recipe courtesy of the National Honey Board) 
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This kid is so neat…January 24, 2007Completely off topic and a tad more personal than is the norm for me, but I have to tell you how proud I am of this kid.  That’s Chloe, my 9 year old daughter (and her pal Ash) . For being so young, she’s strikingly opinionated and aware of the world, and she has the biggest heart of anyone I know. This is the kid that came to me wanting to become a vegetarian (and successfully made the transition, without looking back, almost 4 months ago). This is the kid who donates part of her allowance to charity. And she’s the kid who’s convinced me to head to Washington DC to rally for peace this weekend. So Chloe, Celie (my 6 year old) and I will make our way to DC tomorrow…to see our government in action and to take part in the United For Peace & Justice March On Washington. I think it’s glaringly obvious that this world, and our country specifically, are in dire need of a greater appreciation and understanding between cultures. World affairs are discussed frequently and fairly openly in my house and Chloe is so interested in what’s going on in the world. When she saw a flyer for this rally taped to a utility pole in downtown Columbia last Saturday, she said she was going to start saving her allowance so that she could make it to a rally like that when she gets older. My heart broke in that moment, and I had a trip booked within hours. I am so very grateful that my friend Robin and her son will be meeting us there. We’ll spend the next few days touring the Bureau of Printing & Engraving, the National Museum of Natural History and all the monuments as well. Robin was even able to arrange a meeting for the girls with Lindsay Graham, the senator from South Carolina, and Chloe has a laundry list of issues she plans on bending his ear with. Ha…should be interesting. If you’re anywhere near Washington, the march could always use a few more warm bodies. Visit their website to learn more. I’ll post pictures and details once we return. Isn’t it amazing when our kids inspire us? Tagsprinter friendly |
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