 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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A pearl of wisdom from ShantidevaApril 5, 2011As some of you may know, I am a practicing Buddhist. My earth-loving, hippie parents introduced us to Eastern religion and philosophy as children (after all, I was named "Lela Rain" and my sister is "Mimi Samadhi") and it has...Continue reading A pearl of wisdom from Shantideva Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr.April 4, 2011Today marks the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a little girls growing up in Memphis, Tennessee (the city where he was gunned down), his death always loomed large for me. Memphis was, and...Continue reading Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr. Want a free Blushed fragrance pouch?March 21, 2011Earlier this month, I told you about my latest obsession: Blushed fragrance pouches: mess-free, portable fragrance pouches for women-on-the-go. It's an idea whose idea has come, yes? Well, Elizabeth- the Renaissance Woman behind the brand- is in the midst of...Continue reading Want a free Blushed fragrance pouch? My heart is with EgyptJanuary 28, 2011My heart is heavy as I watch coverage of the uprising in Egypt. I was in Cairo in 2009 and spent months afterward trying to woo my husband to relocate here...I was so incredibly smitten with the place. The...Continue reading My heart is with Egypt Rain, rain…go away!January 21, 2010Being a buddhist, I have a fabulous spiritual teacher known as a Gesha-la. He's a tiny Tibetan man with an endearing spirit and more wisdom in his pinky than I have in my entire body. He also happen to make...Continue reading Rain, rain…go away! Today is World AIDS DayDecember 1, 2009The World AIDS Campaign is a global coalition of national, regional and international civil society groups united by the call for governments to honour their AIDS commitments under the slogan "Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise." The campaign is governed by...Continue reading Today is World AIDS Day 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...Continue reading Celebrate Earth Day Do you believe in miracles?April 6, 2009I am not even certain how to say this, but our Samadhi is alive and well. A bit of backstory, if you'll indulge me for a moment... The last weekend in March, I took my girls to Atlanta, to participate...Continue reading Do you believe in miracles? A life well lived…April 1, 2009My precious Samadhi was diagnosed with a brain tumor on March 30th and passed away the very next day. Earth to earth, ashes to ashes and dust to dust. She was my constant companion, a dear friend, a beloved member...Continue reading A life well lived… Oprah wants to help you get your spa on….February 19, 2009Mr. Oprah Winfrey herself is helping demystify the spa...from how far to undress to how much to tip and what to do with a chatterbox technician. You can check out all the details right here....Continue reading Oprah wants to help you get your spa on…. Meditate on this…July 15, 2008I absolutely love the way a simple quote can be so succinct and thought-provoking. I am not the most eloquent of gals, so I am somewhat of a quote collector. I came across this one today and have it taped...Continue reading Meditate on this… Bagels and coffee, anyone?July 8, 2008Donna Maria Coles-Johnson, the president of the Indie Beauty Network, author of the Indie Business Blog and respected small business advisor, is taking her show on the road. Together, we've arranged a breakfast for all sorts of indie entrepreneurs on...Continue reading Bagels and coffee, anyone? Gas prices got you down?July 3, 2008Join the club. I have traveled quite a bit in the last week and have nearly passed out from shock each time I have pulled up at the pump. They say that every cloud has a silver lining...you may have...Continue reading Gas prices got you down? How you eat really DOES make a difference!June 16, 2008A few years ago, I decided to radically change the way my family eats. In search of a healthier body, kinder karma and a better planet, my children and I transitioned to a strictly vegetarian diet. Despite whispers from family...Continue reading How you eat really DOES make a difference! Remembering September 11thSeptember 11, 2007This is always such a difficult day, isn’t it? For the last six years, September 11th has been a consistently blue day for me…I am still so terribly saddened by the historic events that changed our country on this day...Continue reading Remembering September 11th Ladies Who Launch is coming to a city near you!August 17, 2007Nothing has been more empowering to me as a woman than owning my own business. While entrepreneurship is certainly not for everyone, there's a unique slice of the population that it's perfectly suited to. Whether you're a woman who's starting...Continue reading Ladies Who Launch is coming to a city near you! Happy Earth Day! (& new product launch)April 22, 2007Hoping your Earth Day is blessed and that we all take time to smell the roses and do something kind for the planet. I spent this weekend at the New Jersey shore with Tina & Beth Ann (we're working on...Continue reading Happy Earth Day! (& new product launch) Good Stuff on TV this eveningFebruary 26, 2007I have long been a fan of Oprah Winfrey and I fell in love with her all over again when I learned she was opening a school for girls in South Africa. Tune in to ABC tonight at 10/9 central...Continue reading Good Stuff on TV this evening Happy MLK DayJanuary 15, 2007For those of us in the states, today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day...a time to remember a man of incredible stature and vision. I try to read a bit more about MLK each year and spend at least a...Continue reading Happy MLK Day My favorite reading this seasonDecember 11, 2006I love both giving and receiving awesome books. Though I love to read, I tend to do it in spurts, consuming a dozen books in the span of a month or two and then not picking up another book for...Continue reading My favorite reading this season Let’s say “thanks” to our troops this holidayDecember 6, 2006My dear friend Stacy (hi Stacy!) sent me a fabulous website that I wanted to share with you. Xerox is sponsoring an amazing program designed to show America's gratitude to those troops stationed overseas this holiday season. By visiting their...Continue reading Let’s say “thanks” to our troops this holiday Please help bring James Kim home…December 5, 2006As you may have heard from the national media, a harrowing search for one California family has had a remarkable twist: Kati Kim and her two children, missing in the Oregon wildnerness for 9 days, have been found safely. Her...Continue reading Please help bring James Kim home… Today’s Top TenDecember 4, 2006Top Ten Reasons to Attend the CRAVE Holiday Shopping Party 10. Get your Holiday Shopping done..."All in one night, All in one place!" 9. Spend quality shopping time with your GAL-PALS 8. Make a wish list for what YOU want...Continue reading Today’s Top Ten Your daily stop for inspirationNovember 13, 2006Daryn Kagan, CNN News Anchor veteran, has just unveiled her latest project: DarynKagan.com. Launching today, the website is designed to promote good in the world by "showing the world what's possible." I've already been there this morning and it's a...Continue reading Your daily stop for inspiration Tomorrow is election dayNovember 6, 2006Tomorrow is an important date for all Americans: it’s time to vote. And I want to take a moment to plead for your vote…not for a specific candidate, but for the candidate who most embodies your ideals. It seems that...Continue reading Tomorrow is election day Get involved to beautify your local community…September 22, 2006I was unaware of this event until just recently, but someone enlightened me about National Public Lands Day and I think it's a phenomenal idea. From their website: National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to...Continue reading Get involved to beautify your local community… Remembering 9.11.01September 11, 2006Hug your babies today and take a minute to remember those who aren't with us anymore. May we foster peace and seek to change the current climate so that our country never has to endure that horror again... "You must...Continue reading Remembering 9.11.01 Facing The FactsSeptember 8, 2006I am not especially gifted at cooking. I rarely have the time and, when I finally commit to a meal, it’s usually one of 12 I have in perpetual rotation. Same dinner, different day…we typically do takeout or frozen dinners...Continue reading Facing The Facts The neatest thing since sliced bread…July 26, 2006Last time I was in Indy, I noticed a new industry emerging- a small avalanche of shops destined to make dinnertime a whole lot easier for mommies everywhere. These shops plan a dozen meals each day, post the recipe, slice...Continue reading The neatest thing since sliced bread… Pray for Mumbai…July 11, 2006Mumbai was hit with an unconscionable terrorist attack today. The target was the local train system and more than 100 people are feared dead. Mom and I were just there last month and I know those trains were full of...Continue reading Pray for Mumbai… Today is World Refugee DayJune 20, 2006There are currently more than 19 million refuges in the world. Stew on that number for a minute…19 million. Not sure what a refugee is? Start here; it's not an easy read, but it is an incredibly valuable one. The...Continue reading Today is World Refugee Day Happy Father’s Day!June 18, 2006Today will be a blur of grilling and baking in honor of Father's Day. I'm making all my husband's favorites and thought I'd share the recipes. Keep in mind that this is not exactly light fare, just good ole' Southern...Continue reading Happy Father’s Day! Reason #8,674 to love the Dave Matthews BandMay 4, 2006Not that I really needed another one, but…DMB has just pledged $1.5 million for new home construction in Katrina-battered New Orleans. The funds are the result of a recent benefit concert in Denver, CO aimed at raising funds for the...Continue reading Reason #8,674 to love the Dave Matthews Band I *heart* Von MaurApril 21, 2006I was in Indianapolis earlier this week visiting some of my favorite people on the planet. While there, I did some shopping for my upcoming trip and found myself in Von Maur. I am a stickler for incredible customer service...Continue reading I *heart* Von Maur World AIDS Day 2005December 1, 2005Today marks an in incredibly important today- World AIDS Day 2005. Please take a moment to consider these sobering statistics: There are 40.3 MILLION people around the world living with HIV/AIDS today There will be an estimated 4.9 MILLION people...Continue reading World AIDS Day 2005 Our thoughts are with you…August 31, 2005I am absolutely stunned by the footage beginning to trickle out of the Southeast US, showing the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. My thoughts are certainly with those affected by this tragedy. Please consider what you can do to help…the...Continue reading Our thoughts are with you… Have you signed the pledge?June 22, 2005Driven by a virtual powerhouse of stars (including Bono of U2, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, and a host of others), the ONE Campaign seeks to rally Americans to action in an effort to step up the fight against global poverty...Continue reading Have you signed the pledge? Proof positive that chocolate really IS good for you!June 20, 2005The NY Times ran a wonderful article last Thursday about the benefits of chocolate in skincare. Quoting from that article: What researchers do know is that cocoa's antioxidant potential compares favorably to that of green tea. The antioxidant potential of...Continue reading Proof positive that chocolate really IS good for you! |
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