There are so many ways stress sneaks into our lives. There's not enough hours in the day to get done what needs done. With chores to be finished, meals to be cooked and laundry to be washed, no wonder we are stressed out.
Regular relaxation offers numerous health benefits such as decreasing your risk of heart attack. When too much adrenaline and cortisone is released into your body blood pressure can be raised. One sure way to reduce stress is to enjoy a relaxing shower with Stress Buster Shower Steamers. Even with the huge demands on us, it is vital that we stay healthy. It has been proven that stress suppresses the immune system, combat stress with Koppla. By encouraging normal blood flow this citrus flavored beverage will allow more oxygen to reach the brain during times of stress.
It is important, now more than ever to reduce the every day stresses we face. Forty three percent of adults suffer adverse health affects from stress. Two thirds of all visits to family physicians are due to stress related symptoms. Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death in the United States. You may think you don't have time to take time for yourself, but really, do you want to risk it?
Relax without taking time out of your day by using a Herbal Dream Pillow. As you breathe in the calming aroma while sleeping, stress will fade away.
Pamper yourself healthy, find a little peace and rejuvenate you mind, body and soul. Look at it as mental health protection.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Tired Dry Feet?
The older I get, the drier my feet seem to get, especially during the winter. I want to have pretty, soft looking feet for those fun flirty summer shoes.
I have done a little research and found that if you wear cotton socks instead of synthetic, your feet will breathe better and feel more comfortable. Dry skin can be the result of poor nutrition, be sure to drink plenty water and eat healthy foods. Also, poor quality soaps and lotions can actually make your feet drier than if you hadn't used them at all.
My feet love Get Fresh Tattered Tootsies, these products:
Tired, dry, achy sore feet can make your day miserable. If you take care of your feet, the rest of your body will be thankful. Gentle massaging of your calves and feet with moisturizing creme will not only relax you but will soften those dry achy feet.
Last but definitely not least one of my favorite winter treats is wearing my Herbal Spa Socks. Nothing feels better on a cold winter day than warming up my socks, curling up in my favorite chair, reading a good book. Now that is winter pampering at it's best!
I have done a little research and found that if you wear cotton socks instead of synthetic, your feet will breathe better and feel more comfortable. Dry skin can be the result of poor nutrition, be sure to drink plenty water and eat healthy foods. Also, poor quality soaps and lotions can actually make your feet drier than if you hadn't used them at all.
My feet love Get Fresh Tattered Tootsies, these products:
- Slough off dead skin
- Buffs heels & toes for smoother, softer skin
- Pumice stone gently removes stubborn dry skin, leaving your feet smooth and polished
- Moisturizes feet with skin-renewing creme that is loaded with Botanicals and Lemongrass for instant relief
Tired, dry, achy sore feet can make your day miserable. If you take care of your feet, the rest of your body will be thankful. Gentle massaging of your calves and feet with moisturizing creme will not only relax you but will soften those dry achy feet.
Last but definitely not least one of my favorite winter treats is wearing my Herbal Spa Socks. Nothing feels better on a cold winter day than warming up my socks, curling up in my favorite chair, reading a good book. Now that is winter pampering at it's best!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
The Effects of Winter.....
How do you combat the effects of winter in your life?
Winter brings on many changes. The most easily noticed are the days getting shorter while the nights are getting longer. You would not think that would or could have such a huge impact on us. But, in actuality this change along with dropping temperatures can run havoc with our bodies.
If you suffer from "winter itch", having red itchy irritated skin, this can make you miserable for the entire winter season. One of the best ways to stop this from happening is by taking a few preventative measures. Nothing to difficult to learn, mostly stuff you already know.
First of all eat healthy. I know that seems to be the answer to everything. However, the reason it is the answer is because it truly helps in many different aspects of our lives. One thing I learned recently is that increasing fruits, vegetables and nuts in your diet will increase your serotonin levels naturally and healthily.
Moisturize, moisturize, and did I mention moisturize. Not just when you get out of the shower but when you are in too. One product that I am currently enjoying is LaLicious Brown Sugar Soufflé Scrub. Not only does it smell incredibly delicious it moisturizes like no other scrub I have used before. Then you can follow up with LaLicious Vanilla Body Butter two scents that complement each other while providing your skin perfect hydration.
Daily exercise is good for the mind, body(skin), and soul. You will also put the fight on winter depression when you exercise daily. If you are able to exercise outside occasionally during the winter, your skin will drink up the Vitamin D provided by the sun. Remember, in moderation. Your skin needs to be in direct sunlight for only 10-15 minutes to reap it's benefits.
Enjoy winter by taking care of and pampering yourself, you will feel better and be healthier for it.
Click here explore other scents LaLicious has to offer.
Winter brings on many changes. The most easily noticed are the days getting shorter while the nights are getting longer. You would not think that would or could have such a huge impact on us. But, in actuality this change along with dropping temperatures can run havoc with our bodies.
If you suffer from "winter itch", having red itchy irritated skin, this can make you miserable for the entire winter season. One of the best ways to stop this from happening is by taking a few preventative measures. Nothing to difficult to learn, mostly stuff you already know.
First of all eat healthy. I know that seems to be the answer to everything. However, the reason it is the answer is because it truly helps in many different aspects of our lives. One thing I learned recently is that increasing fruits, vegetables and nuts in your diet will increase your serotonin levels naturally and healthily.
Moisturize, moisturize, and did I mention moisturize. Not just when you get out of the shower but when you are in too. One product that I am currently enjoying is LaLicious Brown Sugar Soufflé Scrub. Not only does it smell incredibly delicious it moisturizes like no other scrub I have used before. Then you can follow up with LaLicious Vanilla Body Butter two scents that complement each other while providing your skin perfect hydration.
Daily exercise is good for the mind, body(skin), and soul. You will also put the fight on winter depression when you exercise daily. If you are able to exercise outside occasionally during the winter, your skin will drink up the Vitamin D provided by the sun. Remember, in moderation. Your skin needs to be in direct sunlight for only 10-15 minutes to reap it's benefits.
Enjoy winter by taking care of and pampering yourself, you will feel better and be healthier for it.
Click here explore other scents LaLicious has to offer.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Why Leave... Vacation At Home!
With the rising gas prices and the increased cost of living... vacations may be out of the question this year!
Why leave when you can enjoy a relaxing time in your own town and backyard! Kids really don't care as much about where they spend time with you, but that they get your undivided attention.
Ask your kids... "if you were to spend time with me, what would you like to do?"
Make this a fun exploration.
Create a suggestion box that can sit on the kitchen counter for a few days. You will need:
Why leave when you can enjoy a relaxing time in your own town and backyard! Kids really don't care as much about where they spend time with you, but that they get your undivided attention.
Ask your kids... "if you were to spend time with me, what would you like to do?"
Make this a fun exploration.
Create a suggestion box that can sit on the kitchen counter for a few days. You will need:
- 1 Shoe Box
- Wrapping Paper
- Scissors
- Tape
- Writing Paper
- Pen/Pencil
- Yarn/Twine
Cut a hole in the lid of the shoe box that will allow for suggestions to be dropped in.
Wrap your box in any style of paper you might have in the home (any season of wrapping is fun). If you do not have wrapping paper on hand, take the under side of your grocers paper bags and have the kids decorate it before using it for your wrapping paper.
Take 5 sheets of paper and cute into quarter squares to be placed by the box for suggestions.
Use the end of the pen to punch a small hole into the upper corner of the box lid. Cut your yarn/twin into one 3 foot long string. Feed one end through the hole and make a large knot so that it will not slip back through. On the other end of the yarn/twin, secure your writing instrument.
Ask your kids to help create a poster board listing the ideas and pick the top three (you may start off the ideas on the poster with a few of your own at the start). You can use markers and crayons to decorate your poster board.
One Idea:
Make this week an adventure. If you have a tent, set it up in the backyard and pretend you are on a Safari. Find a tape/CD with music and animal noises that you would find on a safari and bring a portable player outside.
At night around the makeshift campfire, talk about your adventures from the days safari exploration. What animals did you see? What do you hope to see tomorrow?
If you have a small TV that can be brought into the outdoors... a safari video may be the added touch. You can go to your local library and check-out National Geographic movies, books and tapes/DVD's that will give you a realistic idea of your safari.
You can make a fire pit that does note require a flame.
Cut a square 1 1/2' X 1 1/2' out of the bottom of a 2'x2' box. Cut one side out of the box completely, leaving only three sides (this will assist in keeping your light cooler).
Purchases Red and Yellow Cellophane sheets long enough to cover your opening. Cut your sheets into 3 inch wide x 2 foot long strips.
Tape red and yellow sheets of cellophane across the opening alternating colors every 3 inches.
Place a flashlight at a safe distance under the cellophane to create the idea of a fire.
CAUTION: Never leave this unattended and check often for heat levels. Use your own judgement as to the length of time your make shift fire should stay lit as this site and Blog writer is not and shall not be held responsible for any harm that may occur. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
Whatever you choose to do... the time spent together will not be forgotten.
I still remember that night my mom and dad slept outside with me in my playhouse. We had sandwiches, juice and cookies. Thinking about it today seems so simple, but the impact of knowing my parents cared that much has stuck with me through the years.
Enjoy your time together!
Enjoy your time together!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Take Time For Yourself, You’ll Be a Better Parent For It!!
Take time for yourself... knowing that your not only recharging your energy and emotional well being, but renewing yourself to meet the ever demanding needs of your family.
We have been taught, that a good mother/father will always care for their children, putting their own personal needs and wants last. Most of the time this is true, but taking time for yourself will create a balanced feeling in your daily life!
The need to recharge and find time for YOU... is an overpower sign that your life is unbalanced and you must respond!
Take one evening as often as you need to recharge!!
We have been taught, that a good mother/father will always care for their children, putting their own personal needs and wants last. Most of the time this is true, but taking time for yourself will create a balanced feeling in your daily life!
The need to recharge and find time for YOU... is an overpower sign that your life is unbalanced and you must respond!
Take one evening as often as you need to recharge!!
- Order in take-out for the family
- Rent a move that will hold your families attention
- Post a sign... "Mom's Time - Do Not Disturb until _____!"
*** or ***
- Find a friend that will care for your children in exchange for you doing the same for her.
Once you have started the movie and set-out dinner and snacks or dropped off the kids at your friends... this will leave you with two hours
ALL TO YOUR SELF!
Finding a quiet corner, park or backyard spot to read a book or retreating to the bathroom for that long awaited soak may just be the ideal time for you!
Either way, the Citrus Flavored Koppla drink http://www.allizon.com/catalog.php?item=126&catid=Wellness%20Section (made hot or cold) will enhance your overall feeling of relaxation. Koppla, with its
wonderful blend of six plants and herbs of: Lemon Balm, Flowering Oats, LindenHawthorn, Panax Ginseng, and Lavender is wonderful aid for relaxation. You will also find the added bonus of a restful nights sleep.If a bath is your choice of leisure, the Ladies, our Dresdner-Herbal Bath Packet http://www.allizon.com/images/dresdner-herbal-bath-packet-th.jpg is excellent for an end-of-the-day, “Take me away!”. This Traditional European Bath Therapy includes Vitamin E, Allantoin, Panthenol and Essential Oils to protect and beautify the skin.
This bath treatment will leave you feeling smooth and silky. They are also a wonderful way to relax away the stresses when traveling.No matter what you choose to do... find a moment for yourself! I promise you will have more energy and patience for the days ahead!
Friday, June 27, 2008
Busy Summer Days
With Summer, comes warm days filled with vacation and backyard barbecues, children's activities and continued work demands.
Each moment of my day seems to be consumed with the challenge of balancing my own personal need for time and meeting the commitments of my family responsibilities. Keeping track of all the activities, shopping lists and tasks to be completed, becomes a full-time job in and of itself.
Each moment of my day seems to be consumed with the challenge of balancing my own personal need for time and meeting the commitments of my family responsibilities. Keeping track of all the activities, shopping lists and tasks to be completed, becomes a full-time job in and of itself.
With each person coming and going, it sometimes feels like my front door is the starting line of the Indy 500. As the children grow, so do their level of activities and my need to stay on top of events.
I have come to rely on my...
This planner is irreplaceable in organizing each intricate event of my family's life. I never leave the house without my agenda in hand.
The Busy momAgenda has provided me sections for planning my family's full year of activities. Whether it be a vacation, scheduling my weekly calendar of events, noting doctors visits and medical records, keeping important addresses and dates, and websites to remember... I am prepared for everything!
Enjoy each day knowing you have everything under control.
I have come to realize it is not the amount of activity in our lives, but how prepared we are to handle each situation with effectiveness and ease!!
The Busy momAgenda has provided me sections for planning my family's full year of activities. Whether it be a vacation, scheduling my weekly calendar of events, noting doctors visits and medical records, keeping important addresses and dates, and websites to remember... I am prepared for everything!
Enjoy each day knowing you have everything under control.
I have come to realize it is not the amount of activity in our lives, but how prepared we are to handle each situation with effectiveness and ease!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Our Daughters...
Born soft and sweet with gentle smiles and soft coos. They grow-up so fast with skinned knees and hands, racing to your lap for comfort. Secrets and ice-cream, games in the park and bedtime stories filled your day.
All at once they are off to school and have grown up without notice. She is now a young adult with a busy life filled with friends, school and dreams of being grown up.
Our daughters love their mom’s attention and what better way to spend quality time then having a SPA DAY at home together or with a few friends and their moms.
An easy list of inexpensive ingredients can fill your afternoon of paradise with memories that will not be forgotten.
From the grocery store purchase: Deep Disposable aluminum baking dishes, Epsom Salts and finger food such as fruit, vegetables, dip and nuts.
Begin your day (even if it is just the two of you by sending invitations). You can even make a hand created card and leave it on her pillow to be discovered.
Prepare warm (but not hot) water and add Epsom Salts (following the instructions on the package) to the water for a relaxing foot soak while you are rejuvenating the rest of your bodies.
All at once they are off to school and have grown up without notice. She is now a young adult with a busy life filled with friends, school and dreams of being grown up.
Our daughters love their mom’s attention and what better way to spend quality time then having a SPA DAY at home together or with a few friends and their moms.
An easy list of inexpensive ingredients can fill your afternoon of paradise with memories that will not be forgotten.
From the grocery store purchase: Deep Disposable aluminum baking dishes, Epsom Salts and finger food such as fruit, vegetables, dip and nuts.
Begin your day (even if it is just the two of you by sending invitations). You can even make a hand created card and leave it on her pillow to be discovered.
Prepare warm (but not hot) water and add Epsom Salts (following the instructions on the package) to the water for a relaxing foot soak while you are rejuvenating the rest of your bodies.
You can find a wonderful Spa Treatment called, "Get Fresh Look Better Naked" through www.Allizon.com. This three part treatment provides you with a luxurious Mineral Body Scrub, Mineral Body Mask, and Rich Body Crème. Be sure and remember to treat your feet once they have soaked with the same body scrub, mineral body mask and rich body crème.
To create the ambiance of the day, soft music and soy candles such as the Kobo Soy, Lemongrass, Thyme Leaves, Sage candle from www.Allizon.com will create gentle scents and soothing sounds.
Note: Be sure and provide each participant with a rinsing bowl and wash cloth for each individual step.
Ending your spa treatment with the “Get Fresh Look Better Naked,” rich body crème can leave you with the most rewarding moment. While applying this wonderfully scented body crème to your daughter's hands and arms, remind her how special she is to you.
To create the ambiance of the day, soft music and soy candles such as the Kobo Soy, Lemongrass, Thyme Leaves, Sage candle from www.Allizon.com will create gentle scents and soothing sounds.
Note: Be sure and provide each participant with a rinsing bowl and wash cloth for each individual step.
Ending your spa treatment with the “Get Fresh Look Better Naked,” rich body crème can leave you with the most rewarding moment. While applying this wonderfully scented body crème to your daughter's hands and arms, remind her how special she is to you.
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