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Happy New Year 2013 from Kim's Catalog Co.!  WIN WIN WIN!!   Cinch Tote Bag Nautilus Shell  Give-A-Way sponsored by Kim's Catalog Co.   Let's get acquainted in 2013. WELCOME!   Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter.. Enter below for your chance to win this.. CINCH TOTE BAG NAUTILUS SHELL Cinch Tote Bag Nautilus Shell Exploded image on both sides.  Soft silhouette.   Cinches from functional tote to slouchy fashion bag.  Easy pull draw cords.  Interior phone, camera and zipper pockets.  Magnetic closure.   I'm doing additional give-a-ways and I'll blog a little bit more this upcoming year.   Please come back to learn more about Kim's Catalog Co. as we re-vamp the blog here, our website at www.kimscatalog.com  and keep you informed on facebook and/or twitter.  2013 will be great!!  Thank you again and always for being here.  I appreciate each and every one of you. ...

My Dream Sample Box Inc.: Christmas Gift Jar Recipe

My Dream Sample Box Inc.: Christmas Gift Jar Recipe : My mother always used to tell me that it wasn't the extravagance of the gift one gives or receives it's the meaning behind it.  Sometimes at...
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"The Menu Mom" Summer Vault Access "The Menu Mom" Vault NOW OPEN until June 15, 2012!!  20 ebooks that are perfect for summer are now available for download at one low price of $10.00. several summer themed ebooks together only $10 for 20 ebooks For one low price you have the option to go into the vault and download any or all of the products through June 15th. "The Menu Mom" Summer Vault Tired Of Never Having The Right Ingredients On Hand To Make Dinner? Menu Planning Central Makes It Easy with Shopping Lists, Recipes, Meal Plans & More.

Citronella Essential Oil

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CITRONELLA Cymbopogon nardus PLANT PART USED grass AROMA PROFILE floral, with grassy, green notes AROMATHERAPY BENEFITS protecting   Because of its association with insect repellency, citronella is usually overlooked as an aromatherapy oil.  That's a shame because citronella possesses warming and activating qualities on both the physical and mental levels. Physically, citronella will produce a subtle sensation of warmth when properly diluted in a massage oil and applied to the skin. Dilute 3 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of massage oil. Using this in a friction massage may help bring relief to painful joints and muscles. Perform a simple friction massage by rubbing a targeted area vigorously until warmth is produced by the friction. The idea is to bring blood and soothing warmth into the affected area. Combine citronella with eucalyptus to heighten this effect, or use lavender to make the effect more moderate and balancing. Like its cl...

Triple Grand Opening Give-A-Way

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TRIPLE GRAND OPENING GIVE-A-WAY!!  We've Got Lunch Covered!! Enter to win one of the following.. ECO Lunchette,  Stainless Steel 3-in-1 ECO Lunchbox Set or the ECO Lunch Wrap !!! In celebration of the Grand Re-Opening and as a newly added blog feature here at Kim's Catalog Co. I'll be doing a give-a-way each month. This month, May 2012, enter to win one of THREE prizes... an ECO Lunchette, a Stainless Steel 3-in-1 ECO Lunchbox Set or an ECO Lunch Wrap!! ECO Luch Wrap Double-sided and machine washable, our cotton furoshiki (pronounced f-ROHSH-kee) wrap is sewn from colorful fair trade textiles hand printed by artisans using wooden blocks and wax batik techniques perfected over generations. • Whether you are packing food at home, picking up take-out or just need a versatile bag, our wraps make it easy to say goodbye to plastic bags, vinyl totes and other leachy food containers. • Plastic-free, BPA-free and waste-free, our furoshiki wraps are yu...

Lemon Essential Oil

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LEMON Citrus x limon  PLANT PART USED peels AROMA PROFILE rich, fresh, sweet AROMATHERAPY BENEFITS energizing, refreshing, uplifting The crisp and cheery aroma of lemon is a familiar feature of soaps, shampoos and cleaning products.  Astringent lemon oil is goood for skin care and can be blended with tea tree to make an especially effective detioxifying cleanser.  It also blends well with sandlewood, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, rose absolute, bergamot, and other citrus oils.  Lemon oil is the place to start if you plan to naturalize your daily cleaning. Cleansing Certain essential oils have long been prized for their ability to cleanse both our bodies and our personal environments.  Lemon, is one of these.  Enhance your cleansing activities with aromatherapy.  METHODS   Detoxifying Bath:   Add a few drops to your bath.  The cleansing, revitalizing aromas of citrus oils sharpen the senses and brighten...

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...