There are many times in one’s life when giving a small, intimate gift is an appropriate gesture, be it a bridal shower, a baby shower, a career promotion, or just because you care. These are all perfect opportunities to give a popular gift such as handmade soap, lotion, salts, and other items that are meant [...]
When shopping in the midst your busy life, don’t throw your eco-consciousness in the Recycling bin! There are simple choices to turn any shopping trip “green”:Buy Local: Choosing locally-created artwork or crafts for decorations and gifts saves gasoline and supports the local economy. Support stores that sell merchandise created by local crafters and artists. Check [...]
The Best Aromatherapy Candle RevealedThe art of aromatherapy uses pure essential oils. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy which can be used to promote, physical, mental and spiritual health equilibrium.Hippocrates, the Father of medicine, claimed that the way to health is to have an aromatic bath and a scented massage everydayThe concept of top note, middle note [...]
There’s one thing for certain that everyone needs now and then – a break! And a bath & body gift may be the perfect choice to give someone who needs a time-out and to be pampered at the same time. Hey, stress is all around us these days. And there are a million reasons why there’s [...]
An Unforgettable Wedding Gift – Cake TowelOne of the most remarkable and beautiful wedding gifts I have ever seen was created by one of my sisters for another sister’s wedding. She built a pristine “wedding cake” from white towels and decorated it with ribbons, held in place with pearl pins, and hid a cd in [...]
The seven wonders of soy candlesHow a simple little luxury can enhance your lifeScented candles are an essential for your home. The softness of candlelight aids relaxation and romance and a delicate fragrance completes the recipe for sensual pleasure. But did you know what swapping your usual candles for soy wax candles could bring added [...]
The pressures and struggles of the world can wear anyone down. This era of multi-layered responsibilities can lead any member of humanity to a state of inertia and fatigue that signals that a time of rest is needed. How can we relay our concern to a friend, family member or significant other who may be [...]
On November first, get yourself a nice cup of coffee or tea, gather whatever catalogues you have handy and paper and pencil, and get ready to dream your Christmas list.For a simplified Christmas, limit your gift giving list to about a dozen. You might wonder, how is this possible? Extended families can be given one [...]
Many people find gift-giving to be difficult and complicated. But it doesn’t have to be stressful, so relax and take a deep breath. You can find a wonderfully unique item to give to your loved one and this article will give you tips to finding that one of a kind item they will treasure.When looking [...]
Chef and Naturalist Team Up to Create Natural Hand Crafted Soapwww.NaturalHandcraftedSoap.comRALEIGH, N.C., March 23 , What do you get when you combine a chef and a naturalist? No, it’s not a trick question. The result is beautifully handcrafted soap from Natural Handcrafted Soap, a Raleigh, N.C.-based company. “Making soap is a lot like cooking,” Nick [...]