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WELL BEING: Beat the Heat with Healthy Summer Drinks
It’s hot outside and the perfect time for some good old-fashioned sippers to keep your family happy and hydrated. So many drinks to choose from; chillers, coolers, sparklers and cordials, oh my! If you’re ready to beat the heat and get your spicy hydration on, here’s a few recipes to boost your immune system while…
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WELL BEING: The Art of “Single-Tasking”
Everyone’s heard about multi-tasking, right? You know, getting as many things done, as quickly as possible, with the least amount of effort or time devoted to any one task. Today, I want to talk about single-tasking. Single-tasking is my version of focusing on one particular action entirely. Think, laser-point attention upon one single task, one…
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WELL BEING: Bath Salts
In praise of the “soak“, let’s talk bathtub remedies. Specialty bath stores thrive because of one thing, a good old-fashioned soak never goes out of style. Too cold from a day outside? Take a warm soothing bath to balance your temperature and soothe your aching bones. Too hot from a long strenuous work-out? Take a…
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How To: Make Your Own Shampoo {Vegas Inspired}
Who thinks about homemade soap and shampoo while on vacation? Apparently, I do. Recently, I basked in the sparkling spotlight of the Las Vegas strip. It was my first visit to Sin City and I felt sure people could tell I must be from Texas. But us tourist types are out-of-towners anyway. Not to mention,…
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How To: Make Your Own Laundry Detergent
Last week, I introduced you to the Green Team, a small group of friends and co-workers cutting costs consciously both on the job and at home. During our interview, they mentioned making their very own homemade laundry detergent. When I laughingly asked if the products would explode when I try to make my own laundry…
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WELL BEING: Dry Brush Massage
As a Licensed Massage Therapist, I’ve studied many forms of therapeutic body work and massage techniques. So when I was introduced to a therapy called Dry Brush Massage, I was not impressed at all with the name. Clearly, a dry brush does not sound nearly as good as skilled hands and warmed essential oils. However, that first…