 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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Celebrate Earth DayApril 22, 2009Today is Earth Day, a celebration of all things natural and a time dedicated to understanding our environmental impact. This is one my favorite days of the year…I encourage you to do something special today to honor Mother Earth. Here are a few suggestions. 1. Send a free Earth Day E-Card via the Nature Conservancy to help raise awareness. 2. Join a local event in your community. There are literally hundreds of festivals, marches and celebrations going on right now! Type in your zip code and away you go… 3. Learn how you can conserve resources at home, at work and on the road. These easy-to-follow tips can save you time and money as you help reduce your environmental impact. 4. Toss out those toxic household cleaners. Save money and the planet by creating simple, natural homemade cleaners using everyday ingredients. 5. Contact your congresspeople & senators- urge them to take a proactive stance on environmental issues. 6. Make a donation to the Environmental Defense Fund to preserve our oceans, protect endangered species and fight for cleaner air. EarthShare is also a fantastic organization working on a variety of environmental causes. 7. Take a quiz to determine your personal ecological footprint. Prepare to be shocked… 8. Buy something organic today! This is a good place to begin your journey towards understanding the impact organic foods can have on the planet. Ready for the next step? This directory will help you locate organic goods and this article will show you how to buy organic on a budget. 9. Teach your children the importance of environmental awareness. Younger children can play games, read stories and create printable activities at the EPA website, while older kids will enjoy an action packed game of Hog Busters. My kids love storytime and this reading list by Progressive Kid (one of my favorite websites!) is a fantastic place to start a collection of enviro-friendly books kids love. My children also enjoy Michael Recycle, The Organic Adventures of Tucker the Tomato and It’s Earth Day with the Little Critters. 10. Discover businesses that are taking strides to put the environment first- then support them. On this day, Bella Luccè is especially proud to be a member of both the Organic Trade Association and the Green Products Alliance. 11. Consider what you put in your mouth and strive to be an ethical eater. Our society is just beginning to make the connection between meat consumption and enviornmental disaster, but the evidence can’t be ignored. Consider this New York Times article about our rapid increase in meat consumption and the ripple effect it’s having worldwide. Or this fantastic article by the Toronto Vegetarian Association that explains the environmental ramifications of meat consumption. A 2006 report by the United Nations highlighted the fact that raising livestock for food consumption actually generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all the transportation in the world, not to mention the soil and water degradation it’s responsible for. Scary stuff, eh? If you’re not ready to go vegetarian, try to reduce your meat consumption…skipping the steak and chicken is easier than you think. Here’s an entire month of meatless meal recipes to make trying out a vegetarian lifestyle a cinch. My kids and I took the vegetarian plunge a few years ago and it’s been a fasntastic experience. It was easier to change their diet than I ever imagined! It is my hope that we all take small steps to make every day Earth Day. In a neat little coincidence, today also marks the 4th birthday of The Buzz. Happy Birthday Buzz! Tagsprinter friendly |
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