Things We Know But Must Be Reminded

When it comes to life there are things we know...but just forget, or let slide. Personal safety is a high priority when remembering those little things but so is beauty. So, here is your reminder:
Always wear sunscreen, always wash your face before bed, floss, exfoliate properly, slather on antioxidants everyday (vitamins e and c are good places to start), treat your body's skin as well as you do your face (and that should be pretty damn good), don't smoke -- realistically, try not to smoke, drink lots of water...and be happy. Smile, laugh, enjoy yourself and others.

Crystal Gazer

Have you ever wanted to know the future? Wonder what path you are supposed to head down? An old tale says if you sprinkle Calendula under your mattress you will encourage prophetic dreams. Hmmmmm...

Herbs

I don't know about you, but I am always looking for new herbs and their health benefits ...and I found one. Chickweed.

The major plant constituents in Chickweed are Ascorbic-acid, Beta-carotene, Calcium, Coumarins, Genistein, Gamma-linolenic-acid, Flavonoids, Hentriacontanol, Magnesium, Niacin, Oleic-acid, Potassium, Riboflavin, Rutin, Selenium, Triterpenoid saponins, Thiamin, and Zinc.(http://www.altnature.com/gallery/chickweed.htm)

AND, for people like me who seem to get a skin rash just thinking about nickel jewelry, Chickweed is good for skin irriations.

You can drink it in a tea, eat it in salad, or use it as poultice on your skin.

My next step -- finding the herb and infusing it...if you get a chance, let me know of your adventures with Chickweed!

Hot Sip Tip

This is what I read yesterday -- true or not, test for yourself and get back to me: Drinking oolong tea roughly 3 times a day is supposed to help relieve symptoms of eczema.

Whether it works or not, you are pretty cool sipping your oolong tea while everyone (including me) chugs their coffee.

The Paper Garden

I am getting married in four months -- very soon, I know. Like all brides, I have been looking for ways that make my wedding unique...Ah! But, I have an advantage! I sell my lotions at craft shows and get to meet the most fantastic artists. One such artist is The Paper Garden.

The Paper Garden is a brilliant etsy shop! Constance, the artist, makes the most beautiful origami flowers. I was first struck by her talent at a show we did together at the Bellvue Store in Bellvue, Colorado. The flowers are exquisitely handmade and very true to life. I am having all the boutonnieres made by her and a few flowers in my bouquet will be origami -- just imagine how beautiful a few origami flowers in a bouquet of real ones will look -- superb! And I believe it will be a great touch to a fantastic day!