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Essential Oils & Aromatherapy

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Essential Oils are the spirit, personality or essence of an aromatic plant. They are fragrant, natural volatile liquids found in plants, leaves, fruit, seeds, roots, wood, resin, rum, grasses and flowers.  Essential oils are used in aromatherapy practices and to ease a multitude of conditions. Many are known to be antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. At the same time they can affect your mood and well-being, helping to relax both the body and mind. Aromatherapy is a form of holistic practice of caring for the body. Essential oils, applied in several ways including massage, inhalation, vaporization, compresses, bath products and skincare help improve physical , mental and emotional health. A warm bath is one of the most pleasurable ways to use essential oils, as the complex chemical compounds they contain are believed to enter the bloodstream through the skin. RESTFUL SLUMBER Suggested Oils: Chamomile, Lavender, Sandalwood Methods: Bath: P...

Mom Is Special Everyday in May!

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Purse Party Mom is Special Everyday in May! With each purchase of an adult handbag, purchase a piece of jewelry at a 30% discount!  http://www.purseparty.com/kim

Wicker Picnic Basket w/Service for 4 Giveaway from Mommy D

Wicker Picnic Basket w/Service for 4 Giveaway from Mommy D

Menu Planning & Picky Eaters

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Mealtime Wisdom for Picky Eaters!! Parents know how frustrating it can be to get their children to try and enjoy new foods.  Below are some ideas and tips that will help kids do just that. MUFFIN TIN MEALS Kids love to get thier hands into everything, big or small.  Set up a "finger food buffet" and have your kids pick the items they'd like to eat.  They'll feel included in the process, which will increase their interest in trying a little bit of everything.  Start with a muffin tin (or any small container with compartments) and customize the meal by filling the sections with bit-size portions of colorful, nutritious foods.  Some great food ideas include: cubed cheese, whole grain cereals, grapes, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and chicken nuggets.  Once you've filled the compartments, let them pick their items, allowing them to be hands-on with their meal. Chicken Nuggets with Honey-Peach Sauce Recipe Courte...