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<span style="color: #cccccc;">LAVENDER</span></h2>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">Sleep:<i><span style="font-weight: normal;"> a sprinkle or a sachet under your pillow at night guarantee a</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
lovely trip to dreamland; try a cup of soothing lavender tea for ultra
relaxation</span></i><br />Headache:<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> massage into your temples, or use on of our Lavender Eye Pillows to soothe away the pain</i></span></b><br />Freshener: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>place in a bowl or diffuser in any room makes for a most welcoming home</i></span><br />Bath: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>soak your cares away buy adding a handful to a warm bath</i></span><br />Laundry: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>yes, laundry! </i></span><br />TEA:
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> oooh yummy...and good for the tummy too. Just add two teaspoons of
lavender flowers to steaming boiled water. Add a sweetener such as
wildflower honey for a special treat. </i></span><br />Anxiety: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> Lavender, in tea form, has been used for ages to calm a worried mind and body</i></span><br />Tummy:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> Lavender in tea helps immensely with a colicky tummy, gastritis and calms flatulence</i></span><br />Mood: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> It has been suggested that lavender has mood stabilizing properties and promotes an overall feeling of well-being</i></span><br />Skin:
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> safe to use topically, a tincture or tea of lavender helps disinfect
wounds and sores and soothes insect bites and sunburn, and has an
anti-inflammatory effect to aid in psoriasis and eczema </i></span><br />Oral Care:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> try swishing lavender tea in your mouth for sweet smelling fresh breath</i></span><br />Hair: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> unsweetened lavender water/tea makes an excellent hair rinse, helps with hair loss and dandruff</i></span><br />Pain:
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> lavender, in tea form, and under medical supervision, is used by many
to aid in the pain of cancer, arthritis and backache. As mentioned
above, headaches too! </i></span><br />Breathing:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> aromatic lavender has been said to
help with bronchial difficulties, soothe the respiratory tract due to
colds and allergies. Steam some dried flowers in plain water and inhale
the vapors. </i></span><br />Personal Care:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> ladies.....a tincture or water (tea,
unsweetened) of lavender is used Externally for personal freshness and
as an antiseptic wash</i></span><br />Antioxidant:<span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> lavender has been used throughout the ages as a powerful antioxidant to slow and counter the effects of aging</i></span><br />Insect Repellant: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> use as lavender water or rub flowers on skin to help keep those skeeters away</i></span><br />Athlete's
foot: <span style="font-weight: normal;"><i> Soak in lavender water (cooled, unsweetened lavender tea) to
soothe the irritation, add a few flower heads to your shoes to keep
fresh all day long</i></span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> Mother Natures' Super Food. This
nutrient packed powder is composed of a collection of single celled,
spiral shaped organisms with an incredible ability to survive in a wide
range of environments. Spirulina cell walls are also not made up of
cellulose as in other algae, but are in fact composed of complex sugars
and proteins. <br /><br />A power packed supplement, it is often added to
fruit smoothies or taken in capsule form. Used as a pre-meal supplement,
it is believed to aid with nutrient absorption. It is also popular
among athletes and body builders as it can help improve stamina and
strength .Modern herbalists sometimes prescribe Spirulina to pregnant
women because of its wide array of nutrients. Some studies, including
those done by the FDA, have indicated that it can help lower blood
glucose and lower harmful fat levels, therefore it may be useful in
treating diabetes.<br /><br />Spirulina has a slightly salty, freshwater
aroma and taste and may take some getting used to. Because of this, some
prefer to have their Spirulina encapsulated for easy ingestion.</i></span></span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">AKA Valerian, Tobacco Root, Garden He<span style="font-size: x-small;">liotrope, All-Heal</span></span> </span></b> </span></span></span></h2>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Valerian Root, also known as Valerian, Tobacco Root, Garden Heliotrope,
and All-heal, is widely used as a sleep aid and sedative, anti-anxiety
potion and even as a muscle relaxant. While effects are often seen
immediately, it sometimes takes a few weeks to work its most effective
magic. Some herbalists also recommend valerian for treating digestive
issues from stomach pain to irritable bowel syndrome.<br /><br />Valerian is
often combined with other herbs traditionally known to promote sleep
such as st. johns wort, lemon balm, hops, passionflower, chamomile, and
lavender. The advantage of valerian over tranquilizers such as Valium
and Xanax is that it reduces sleep latency, the time required to fall
asleep, without a period of bedtime drowsiness and without creating a
hangover or grogginess the next morning. Valerian has greatest effect in
treating chronic insomnia, rather than short-term sleeplessness.<br /><br />In
tea, valerian tastes sweet and spicy if somewhat bitter, but the aroma
calls for combining with more pleasant smelling herbs. To prepare tea,
steep in hot steamy, but NOT boiling water, as boiling may drive off the
lighter oils. As a sleep aid, drink a cup or two about 30 minutes to
two hours before bedtime.<br /><br />Dosage for the treatment of insomnia
ranges from 300 to 600 mg of liquid root extract, or the equivalent of 2
to 3 g of dried valerian root. Lower dosages are typically used for the
treatment of nervous tension and when the root is used in combination
with other supplements.<br /><br />Anyone who has experienced the unpleasant
"dirty socks" odor of the roots would be surprised to learn that the
pink or white flowers are actually quite fragrant. Because of its
bitter, somewhat unpleasant taste and odor, Valerian is commonly taken
as a dietary supplement in capsule form. If you would like your valerian
root encapsulated, I can do that for you at a very nominal cost. (just
search for *encapsulate your herbs*) in our shop.<br /><br />Valerian offers:<br /><br />Acetic acid<br />ascorbic acid<br />beta-ionone<br />calcium<br />caffeic acid<br />magnesium<br />manganese<br />quercitin<br />valeric acid<br /><br />Valerian
root is not believed to carry a risk of dependency, however,If you use
valerian for several months and suddenly stop using it, although rare,
you should watch for withdrawal symptoms such as headache, insomnia,
racing heart, and general grouchiness. Instead, reduce dosage of a
period of about a week.<br /><br />The American Herbal Products Association
(AHPA) gives valerian a class 1 safety rating, indicating that it is a
safe herb with a wide dosage range. Some people, however, experience
adverse reactions to valerian. Rather than feeling the calming or
sleep-inducing effects, they suddenly feel nervous, anxious and restless
after taking the herb and may experience heart palpitations.<br /><br />Valerian
root should not be taken if you are pregnant or nursing, if you suffer
from liver disease, or if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Valerian root has the potential to interact with other
medications, and may not be recommended in those cases.<br /><br />Medication Interactions With Valerian Root:<br /><br />Valerian
root may cause drowsiness if taken with prescription medications such
as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), benzodiazepines,
narcotics such as codeine, barbituates such as phenobarbitol, and
over-the-counter cold and sleep remedies.<br /><br />The supplement may also
interfere with the effectiveness of medications broken down in the
liver, such as allergy medications, cholesterol medications, antifungal
medications and cancer medications.<br /><br />Side effects of valerian root are rare but may include headache, upset stomach, daytime drowsiness, and dizziness.<br />Risks Associated with Valerian Root:<br /><br />Unlike
prescription sleep medications, the supplement should only be used
under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, and
caution should be exercised if taking the supplement over an extended
period of time. Do not operate heavy or dangerous machinery until you
know how the supplement affects you.<br /><br />Other supplements for social anxiety disorder:<br /><br />Chamomile<br />Kava Kava<br />Passion Flower<br />Rhodiola Rosea<br />St. John's Wort<br />Winter Cherry</span></span></i></span></h4>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Traditionally used as a tea, the dried leaf can also be sprinkled on
salads, soups and other goodies. A warm Blue Violet Leaf Tea can
soothe a headache, relax your mind and body, and ease aches and pains.
Sip slowly to relieve a dry sore throat. <br /><br />Blue Violet Leaf is
best known for supporting the natural health of our upper respiratory
system and lungs. A tea or tincture of Blue Violet Leaf works naturally
to clear the respiratory tract of excess mucous and phlegm, helping
bring relief to those suffering with the common cold, chronic
bronchitis, asthma and COPD. Folk lore has it used in symptomatic
relief of whooping cough. Blue Violet Leaf is well known by
Herbologists for supporting and maintaining a healthy blood supply as
well as naturally detoxifying the blood and body It works hard to
relieve headaches, promote healthy skin, support a healthy nervous
system, boost the immune system to fight infection and reduce swelling
in lymph nodes (glands). As an added bonus it assists the body into a
state of natural relaxation....great for insomniacs or those suffering
with anxiety. <br /><br />Ingesting Blue Violet on a regular basis has been
said to help relieve common skin such as boils, pimples, psoriasis,
eczema, and acne. In addition, make a simple soak in the same manner as
you would make tea, cool slightly, soak a cotton cloth and apply to the
affected areas of the skin as a 20 minute warm or cool soak; this can
help to improve skin integrity. <br /><br />Containing a major component of
salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, Blue Violet Leaf has
been used effectively to relieve muscle and joint pain and inflammation.
Even severe headaches have been calmed by the use of Blue Violet Leaf.
<br /><br />Used externally as an herbal antiseptic, Blue Violet Leaf's
disinfectant properties are often included in eye and mouth washes and
sore throat gargles.<br /><br /><b>To Make Tea</b><br /><br />Fill pot with cold water and bring to a boil. <br />Add dry tea or herb to your reusable cotton drawstring teabag (included) (experiment with amounts for the taste you prefer)<br />Tie the bag securely<br />Steep in steaming hot, not boiling water for 10 minutes to gain full taste and nutritional benefits<br /><br />Contraindications:
Copiously large amounts of Blue Violet Leaf ingested as a supplement
(many times normal daily usage amounts) may cause nausea and vomiting
because of the irritant effects of saponins, substances found in
numerous plants such as ginseng and spinach, and often used as
pharmaceuticals, nonetheless, they can be harsh on the digestive system.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Cultivated as far back as
ancient Egypt, peppermint is still being used for medical purposes
today. Most commonly used in herbal teas and capsules, the leaf itself
is also chewed as a breath freshener. Old lore also holds that it is
quite good for stimulating visionary dreams and psychic ability.<br /><br />Modern
herbalists use peppermint to aid in digestion, relax intestinal
muscles, reduce cramping and reduce nausea and heartburn, thus calming
the stomach. Also used as natural respiratory relief and reduce
inflammation, benefiting those with irritable bowel syndrome,
diverticulitis and Crohn’s disease. Some herbalists believe that
peppermint can also inhibit bacterial growth.<br /><br />Use as alternative medicine, as a yummy tea, in your recipes. Great all around herb!<br /><br />Hot
or cold tea is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of our Organic
Peppermint Leaf. Follow these simple steps for a yummy treat.<br /><br />~ Boil water.<br /><br />~ Pour the boiling water over about two tablespoons of dried leaves.<br /><br />~ Cover and let steep for ten to twenty minutes<br /><br />~ Pour leafy-tea into strainer over a mug, straining out the leaves<br /><br />~ Add sweetener of your choice and enjoy!<br /><br />ALTERNATIVELY
and even easier, you can use one of our natural cotton reusable tea
bags and simply steep a couple of tablespoons of tea within the bag in
an entire pot of steaming water.<br /><br />HINT: any tea tastes best when not boiled after the leaves are added.</span></i></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-15013620604754801872013-01-18T10:31:00.000-05:002013-01-18T10:31:04.693-05:00Ghost Stories....<h4 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Got Some?</b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>I'm going to start sharing my own </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>Paranormal Experiences - Ghost Stories </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>here on the blog. </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b><br /></b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>My family has many of them.</b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>We would</b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b> *** LOVE LOVE LOVE *** </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>to be able to share some of your experiences here as well.</b></span></h4>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSltHAzzhNE_S3rbh-ES83PXzgsiogwpVVTZZsRfvykLkB8Qp7W7hoyD2XnzUo-XjT302XIvd9Ad2gPWDboYz9MeX61hS47TumKpQEvEd7_BJXmpjcVBd8nUGa-FlEjIojsZ3-NnR2g4/s1600/Rape+2_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZSltHAzzhNE_S3rbh-ES83PXzgsiogwpVVTZZsRfvykLkB8Qp7W7hoyD2XnzUo-XjT302XIvd9Ad2gPWDboYz9MeX61hS47TumKpQEvEd7_BJXmpjcVBd8nUGa-FlEjIojsZ3-NnR2g4/s320/Rape+2_1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>PLEASE COMMENT.</b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #351c75;"><b>PLEASE SHARE. </b></span></h4>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><b>~ ~ ~ PLEASE<span style="color: red;"> DO </span>SEND US YOUR GHOST ENCOUNTERS ~ ~ ~</b></span></span></h4>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-18723367847178892522013-01-17T21:35:00.001-05:002013-01-17T21:35:42.872-05:00Macrame Owls: Their time has come...again<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/macrame-owls-their-time-has-come-again/108528451-so-what-do-you-think?utm_source=macrame-owls-their-time-has-come-again&utm_medium=guestbook&utm_campaign=MAP#.UPi09AJOHdw.blogger">Macrame Owls: Their time has come...again</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-72239617253502793302013-01-05T20:50:00.000-05:002013-01-05T20:51:07.324-05:00Inspiration Challenge: Update<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">My </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Wellness Words</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">for the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Inspiration Challenge</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Offered by Tracy at makebraceletsblog.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">are</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">from the </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Spoken Word Piece </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">by </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Eddie Vedder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">entitled <b><i> </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #660000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>I'm Still Here</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b>"Be Sound" </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">These simple words have meant a lot to me over the years and have encouraged me to rise above many problems that seemed huge at the time, but in reality, are only a ripple in the grand scheme of things. Thank you Eddie, for the Inspiration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Must Watch:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Link to a Video of the Work by Mr. Vedder: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youtu.be/gct6BB6ijcw">http://youtu.be/gct6BB6ijcw</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I do not own nor do I claim any rights to the above video</span></div>
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<span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://www.simpleearthcreations.com/" target="_blank">Simple Earth Creations Blog Page</a></span></h3>
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Inspire Change: </h1>
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Wellness Words Jewelry Challenge</h1>
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Details for the Challenge Here:</div>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><a href="http://makebraceletsblog.com/" target="_blank">http://makebraceletsblog.com/ </a></i></span></h3>
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<span class="tagline-quote">“</span>Life, Jewelry & Bracelet Making<span class="tagline-quote">”</span><br />
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by Tracy Statler</div>
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Inspire Change: Wellness Words Jewelry Challenge</h2>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><i><img alt="Make Bracelets!" height="140" id="logo" src="http://makebraceletsblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/BlogHeader2-1024x360.jpg" width="400" /></i></span></h3>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">I think its perfect for some of you guys too! </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #e06666;"> </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #e06666;">PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE </span></h3>
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<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The following excerpt is taken from MakeBraceletsBlog.com</span></span></h3>
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<b>Challenge Details:</b></h3>
<b>Dates:</b><br />
<b></b> Starting today until January 20th, you can sign up if you want to join me in this challenge. <i>The Reveal and Blog Hop will be on </i><b><i>February 2nd, 2013</i>.</b>
You have almost one month to get ready. I will post all the
participants and the links provided to me so that you can hop around
from blog to blog and see everyone’s creation on the 2nd of February.<br />
<b>Challenge Step One:</b><br />
Choose an inspirational word or phrase in an area of your life where
you want to make positive change. Make sure your words truly represent
something you want to work on. Don’t choose a word because it looks
good, is popular right now or someone else thinks you should choose it.<br />
These are the six categories of wellness that people generally want to make changes in: <b>Physical, Emotional, Occupational, Spiritual, Intellectual and Social. </b>Your words can represent any of these areas.<br />
I have been compiling a categorized list of words and phrases in
these different areas. It’s not at all comprehensive, but I will email
it to everyone who participates. You can make up your own words or
please feel free to use something from the list if it resonates with
you.<br />
<b>Challenge Step Two:</b><br />
You can make earrings, a necklace or a bracelet. Incorporate your
words into your design. It does not have to be complicated. Perhaps
simple is better. That way you may want to wear your jewelry more often
so you can be reminded of your words and focus on the healthy change
part of this challenge. If you want to go all out on your design, then
by all means, please do!<br />
You don’t have to make the word component of your design. You can
buy a word bead, pendant or letter charms from an artist on Etsy.
Making your words will of course give you more freedom to choose a word
that’s specific to you. You can use resin to make a pendant, stamp
letters in clay, metal or leather. Form a word from wire. Maybe you
know how to etch metal. There are endless options. Your word can be
central to the design or a more subtle part of the design. Totally up
to you!<br />
On the morning of February 2nd, you will need to post pictures of
your creation on your website. You can write a little about the
motivation for choosing your words and how you are doing with your
change if you would like to. I don’t want to pressure you to expose
something you don’t want to share. This is meant to be fun, supportive
and motivational. The picture of the jewelry can speak for itself in
you want it to!<br />
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beautiful! The shop owner spent quite a bit of money to overnight them
to me! I definitely did not expect that! If you are shopping on Etsy,
take a look at Simple Earth Creations! They went above and beyond, even
after being in a hurricane! I will definitely buy from them again! Thank
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<span style="color: #b45f06;"> to help the homeless and disadvantaged in our area.</span></h2>
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A message from RILEY: (he is now a proud Tiger Cub Scout!)<br />
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Did you know you can help me earn my own way in Scouting? Just <a href="http://www.trails-end.com/shop/scouts/email_referral.jsp?id=31208787" target="_blank">click here</a> and place an order on my behalf. Trail's End has made a lot of improvements this year. All microwave products are made with canola oil and all chocolate products contain no hydrogenated oils, so there are plenty of healthy, flavorful snacks to choose from.<br /><br />70% of your purchase will be returned to my council, my unit and my Scout rewards. Online purchases help us fund fun, educational activities and help more kids experience all the things that make Scouting great.<br /><br />Thanks for your support,<br /><br />Riley<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jo</span></i></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-83123949109724983182012-09-22T19:36:00.001-04:002012-09-22T19:38:52.589-04:00Annual Crochet for Homeless FamiliesHappy Autumn! Hey guys, it's that time again.<br />
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Every year I
crochet and donate hats and scarves to underprivileged children and
families in our area...and there are LOTS of people in need. <br />
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have entire families and folks of all ages who have no shelter all
winter long. Yes there are churches and the Salvation Army and places
like that to help, but my understanding is that they can only help at
night or during winter emergencies. The rest of the time these people
must fend for themselves out in the cold elements. So its not much, and I
don't have much, but I do what I can. <br />
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from the local community but response has been dwindling over the last
few years. I am hoping that this wonderful community would like to
help. All we need is yarn..that's it...nothing more. <br />
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IF YOU HAVE any Unwanted Unused Yarn that you are willing to DONATE please CONTACT ME. <br />
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Thanks you so much. You rock! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-71791701386161214882012-08-28T17:23:00.000-04:002012-08-28T17:24:04.714-04:00Franklin's Tower Four Winds Grateful Dead Spinner Ring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This great and colorful <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108027234/franklins-tower-four-winds-grateful-dead" target="_blank">ring</a> is solid and hefty, with a center spinning
lightening bolt "compass" that spins in all directions. Surrounding that
compass, on the face of the ring is the proverbial Grateful Dead lyric,
"May the Four Winds Blow You Safely
Home". Dead Heads will appreciate the meaning behind those words and the
story they tell. Others may find the simple phrase soothing in its own
right.<br />
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Colorful and bold, as all things Dead tend to be, I have
attached a myriad rainbow of beads to the back of the ring disc,
because as we know... when the day has ended, with rainbow colors
blended, your mind remains unbended. And what more could you ask for?<br />
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The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108027234/franklins-tower-four-winds-grateful-dead" target="_blank">ring </a>band is slightly adjustable, to fit approximately sizes 7 to 10.</div>
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Spinner Compass: inner circle - 3/4 inch diameter; compass points - 1 1/4 inches diameter<br />
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I am making some wire wrapped rings, perhaps a slave bracelet
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Herbal Oil Infusion - The Fast Track</h2>
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Normally when making Herbal Oil Infusions I would leave the herbs or flowers in the oil on a sunny windowsill for a couple of weeks, even a month, stirring occasionally, pressing the old herbs and adding new. That's the best way to do it.</h4>
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BUT, I needed a fast-track way to have some lovely herbal infused oil..well, actually, floral-infused oil by Sunday morning. It's Thursday! Uh Oh! </h4>
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The cure? I have mixed my flower tops in the oil just as I would for a long-term infusion, but have decided to slowly and gently heat them in a heat-proof glass container atop a double boiler. The glass container is not touching the water, so that only the steam reaches the herbal mix. I am keeping the water at the lowest simmer that will make a small amount of steam. </h4>
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I will let this infuse all day today. I'll cool, press the floral mix, add new flower heads, cover again with the strained and pressed oil, and steam all day tomorrow. On Saturday I'll strain and press the oils. </h4>
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I will let you all know how I like the results, or better yet, how the ladies like the results when they use their scrubs at home after the party. </h4>
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<span style="color: lime;"> This is a 2-Day Project, so allow yourself enough time to enjoy the process. </span></h4>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"> </span><span style="color: #741b47;">HOW TO MAKE an HERBAL OIL INFUSION</span></h2>
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In this Recipe I am making a Lavender, Red Rose and Chamomile Infusion. You may substitute the flowers and/or herbs of your choice.</h4>
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INGREDIENTS</h4>
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2 cups dried herbs or flower heads</h4>
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2 cups organic extra virgin coconut oil <i>(76 or 96 degree)</i></h4>
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<i style="font-weight: normal;">(substitute almond, grapeseed or olive oil if coconut oil is not available, do not use blended vegetable oils such as cooking oil) </i></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Heat-Proof Glass Container</span><b> <i style="font-weight: normal;">(I am using a large 3 qt measuring cup)</i></b></h4>
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Medium to Large Pot </h4>
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Wooden Mixing Utensil</h4>
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Funnel or Large Bowl </h4>
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Sieve </h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Cheesecloth or Unbleached Muslin</span><i style="font-weight: normal;"> (unbleached cotton if that's what you have)</i></h4>
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Clean DRY Glass Container with Lid <i style="font-weight: normal;">(mason jar, clean dry mayo jar, etc.)</i></h4>
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<span style="color: #bf9000;">DAY 1 </span></h2>
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Fill your pot half way with cool water, turn on high heat and bring to boil. </h4>
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Turn heat to medium low, and adjust to just a low simmer. </h4>
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In your large heat-proof glass container, add 1 CUP ONLY of your herbs/flowers and pour all of the coconut oil over top</h4>
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<i>(coconut oil may not all come out of container, if that's the case, invert the container atop the mixture while its steaming. very shortly the oil will melt and you'll be able to get it out)</i></h4>
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Stir to blend. </h4>
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Carefully place glass container in the top of the pot full of simmering water, being sure that the top of the water does not touch the bottom of the glass container. </h4>
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Allow the mixture to steam over SLOWLY simmering water for 6 hours, replacing water as it evaporates. </h4>
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Allow to cool off enough to work with by hand. </h4>
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Place a single layer of unbleached cheesecloth, muslin or cotton over the container</h4>
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Secure with a rubber band </h4>
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Carefully turn the glass container upside down over the large bowl</h4>
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Use a funnel to work with a smaller bowl</h4>
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Allow the container to remain upside down, covered with the cloth, until all the oil drains into the second bowl</h4>
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When all the oil has seeped into the second bowl, its time to Press</h4>
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To Press the herbs, wrap the strained mixture of herbs/flowers in a large piece of muslin, cheesecloth or unbleached cotton, OR use a large unbleached reusable tea bag or cloth sack and fill with the flower mixture. Tie securely with cotton string or hemp cord. </h4>
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Place the wrapped mixture in your sieve over the bowl or use another clean DRY bowl if you like.</h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Press the wrapped mixture down against the sieve with your wooden utensil, a mallet, or</span><b> <i style="font-weight: normal;">(and this is what I do)</i></b><i style="font-weight: normal;"> </i>place a heavy object such as a stone mortar/pestle or a second smaller but heavy bowl atop the wrapping and weight it with crystals or other heavy objects. </h4>
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<i><b>BE SURE</b> that the object or utensil that you use is <b>CLEAN and BONE DRY!</b> You don't want to get any water into your infusion, this can end up causing you mold problems and ruining all your work. </i></h4>
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Allow all the remaining oils that you can squeeze from the herbs/flowers to drain into the bowl. </h4>
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Now start all over again.....</h2>
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If you are going to wait until tomorrow, then cover your container and place in a cool dry place, but NOT the refrigerator. </h2>
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In your makeshift double boiler bottom pot, again, heat 1/2 pot water to boiling. Reduce heat to a slow simmer.</h4>
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Add 1 CUP of the herb/flower mixture</h4>
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Stir to blend.</h4>
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Allow to steam another 6 hours, replacing water in the pot when needed. </h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Stir occasionally. </span></h4>
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After 6 hours:</h4>
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Remove from heat,</h4>
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Cool to touch</h4>
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Strain and Press same as on Day 1</h4>
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Transfer to a CLEAN and BONE DRY glass container</h4>
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Cover with a clean and BONE DRY lid, secure. </h4>
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Now you are ready to use your New Herbal Oil Infusion in your soaps, homemade skin care creams, or even in cooking!</h4>
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Pat yourself on the back...you've done a great job!</h3>
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AND you've made an all natural, good for you, good for the Earth, product that you can be truly proud of! </h3>
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Please...let me know how your Infusion turned out. </h4>
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Experiment with different oils, herbs, flowers, etc.</h4>
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Hope You Had Fun! </h3>
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<u>IMPORTANT TIPS</u></h3>
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Never use a metal container. </div>
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Never boil or overheat your mixture. </div>
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Make sure to keep checking your pot to be sure there's enough water to produce steam. </div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">KEEP WATER OUT OF YOUR MIXTURE AT ALL TIMES </span></div>
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Shelf Stable for Approximately 6 Months. </h4>
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hearty, yet light tea, that's great hot and even holds up its flavor in
iced tea! So tasty and so good for you too. And as a wonderful bonus,
it acts as Nature's own natural pain reliever. <br /><br />A beautiful red
hue and wonderful robust taste is imparted from Hibiscus Flowers. The
Painless Moments are brought to you by none other than Mother Nature's
own "original" aspirin, White Willow Bark. White Willow Bark contains
salicylic acid, the all-natural precursor from which modern aspirin is
manufactured. Then I added Vitamin C-Rich Red Rose petals, a pinch of
Jasmine Flower and a touch of Chamomile for a relaxation and a heady
floral aroma and flavor that can't be beat. Lemon and Orange peel, and a
whiff of Lemon Balm add just the right amount of citrus zest that
allows this blend to hold up to ice like a champ. Anise Star, Cinnamon
Bark, Ginger Root and just a tweaking of Cloves add a perfectly warm
whisper of spice. I rounded it all off with oat straw, hops and vanilla
bean for body and a hint of sweetness. It's great just as is, or add a
little organic wildflower honey if you like it just a little bit
sweeter.<br /><br />I packaged it all up in a homey little Mason Jar and
wrapped it especially for you. This is a beautiful blend that looks
great in the clear jar. Place it on the counter top or let it sit upon a
shelf. Why hide something so pretty away in a cupboard?<br /><br />Drinking
4 cups a day will help relieve mild to moderate pain and stress.
Headaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis pain, body aches...all made
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re-use over and over again. No chemicals, no dyes.<br /><br />Store tightly closed out of direct sunlight for best taste. <br /><br /><i><b>To Steep Tea:</b></i><br /><br />Add a heaping tablespoon of loose tea blend to your reusable tea bag, tie securely<br />Bring water to boil in kettle and remove from heat (tea is added to hot, not boiling water)<br />In a large mug, pour hot water over tea bag<br />Allow to steep for 2 minutes for a mild tea or 5 minutes for a bolder taste<br />Dipping or swirling the tea bag in the hot water allows for a greater infusion of all flavors<br />Sweeten with honey if desiredUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-9228962575152352922012-07-06T12:39:00.004-04:002012-07-06T12:50:39.665-04:00How to Make a Natural Herbal Wound Healing Poultice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUNBQRxty7zI_jVTdJYaSkqW8plypY44mRS5tV9H9iXAS460jty6En4pJ2eRIOPn2-9sqnlRmjj5-jJeN_Ml_a6JUgtG3EmNN0jCWv0nhZ74iuxdHUa8-Eeze8cadisDs1dSp1iGlOws/s1600/318838.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUNBQRxty7zI_jVTdJYaSkqW8plypY44mRS5tV9H9iXAS460jty6En4pJ2eRIOPn2-9sqnlRmjj5-jJeN_Ml_a6JUgtG3EmNN0jCWv0nhZ74iuxdHUa8-Eeze8cadisDs1dSp1iGlOws/s320/318838.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a>Got a nasty cut? A painful bruise or sprain? Is it getting inflamed and it looks like it might turn to infection? A burn that is just irking you to no end? If you have no medical ointment around or you just don't want to use chemicals and pharmaceuticals when you don't need to, here is the solution you've been looking for.<br />
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This all natural organic remedy has been recommended by Mother Nature and Your Grandmother for all time. So easy, you'll wonder why you haven't done it sooner.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleEarthCreations?section_id=11324830" target="_blank">Poultice</a> is a concoction of herbs mixed together with a carrier oil for a specific intention and applied to the skin. It is 100% natural in all aspects. <br />
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If you are using the poultice on a deep burn or a wide open wound, you'll want to apply the poultice to a porous cloth such as gauze or cheesecloth and then apply it to the wound. If the wound is not open or the skin is not easily irritated (like a sprain or bruise) you may apply it directly.<br />
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You may make your first poultice immediately before applying, but make extra, because it works much better if allowed to sit overnight in the refrigerator to impart the herbal properties into the oil. <br />
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There are many types of poultices for many uses. The recipe I am going to give you here will do several great things for you:<br />
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<b><i>Reduce Pain</i></b><br />
<b><i>Reduce Inflammation</i></b><br />
<b><i>Help Prevent Infection</i></b><br />
<b><i>Soothe the Skin at the Wound Site </i></b><br />
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2 Tablespoons <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleEarthCreations?section_id=11324830" target="_blank">Each</a> (in dried form) of:<br />
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Lemon Balm (anti-bacterial)<br />
White Willow Bark (pain reliever, anti-inflammatory)<br />
Lavender (antimicrobial, disinfectant, skin conditioner, anti-oxidant)<br />
Queen of the Meadow (Joe Pye Weed) (pain reliver)<br />
St. John's Wort (pain reliver, anti-inflammatory)<br />
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Oat Straw (skin conditioner)<br />
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4 Tbsp. of Organic Coconut Oil, 76 or 95 degree type (carrier oil, infusion, skin skin softener)<br />
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Lavender Tea, 1/2 cup at Room Temperature (made by combining 1/4 c lavender flower heads and 1 c water. Boil 5 min and let cool)<br />
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In a large mortar and pestle set, mash all of the herbs until there are no large stems or other large debris left.<br />
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The paste will be rather thin at hot temperatures and thicker at cooler room temperatures. It will thicken when refrigerated.<br />
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<i><b>For best results</b></i>, allow poultice to sit overnight in refrigerator. If needed for immediate use, make extra for tomorrow's application.<br />
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Gauze Pads, (NOT non-stick)<br />
Plastic Wrap (such as Saran Wrap)<br />
Ace or other self-adhesive wrap bandage<br />
Disposable Tongue Depressor, Popsicle Stick or Other disposable applicator (plastic spoon will do)<br />
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Lavender Tea Mixture<br />
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Prepare wound by gently cleansing with a gauze pad dipped in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleEarthCreations?section_id=11324830" target="_blank">Lavender Tea</a>. Cleanse in a gentle circular motion from the center of the wound outward. Do not go back over the inside of the circle with the used pad. Use a second clean pad to re-clean if necessary, using the same inside to out motion. Pat dry with clean gauze if necessary.<br />
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Examine the wound and note the color, size and condition of the skin at the site. <br />
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If you are working with a burn, or a large open wound, lay a thin layer of clean gauze over the wound. (1-ply). If the wound is not open or not easily irritated, you may apply the poultice directly to the skin. <br />
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Spoon a heaping mound of the Poultice Mix over and around the wound area.<br />
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Wrap the area with saran wrap. (If it is an area such as the forearm or wrist, you may wrap around the entire arm. An area such as the abdomen will do better with a smaller area of plastic wrap over and around the wound only. This will not only protect clothing and prevent leaking as well but will allow the body's natural heat to melt the oils and infuse the healing properties of the poultice into the skin and wound area.<br />
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After applying plastic wrap, cover again with a layer of gauze wrap or simply secure it by wrapping the area with a self-adhesive wrap or ace bandage. If treating a larger area or an area that is not conducive to wrapping, use a larger layer of guaze and tape over the plastic.<br />
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Leave on for a minimum of 4 hours or all day long. May be left open to air at bedtime, depending on the condition of the wound. Air drying is an effective method of healing as long as the wound is not exposed to dirt and contaminates while open to the air. <br />
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At dressing change, re-clean the wound with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94913972/dried-lavender-flower-heads-heavenly" target="_blank">Lavender Tea</a> and apply a new Poultice. Examine the wound for increased swelling, redness and pain, as they are signs of infection. If the wound becomes more painful, red or swollen, or if it has not healed significantly within a week, seek professional medical advice.<br />
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Continue daily treatment until the wound is well on its way to healing or as long as it is causing pain.<br />
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Remember to make your poultice mixture a day ahead and store tightly wrapped in the refrigerator to allow the herbal mixture to bind with the oils. After brewing and cooling to room temperature, the lavender tea should also be stored in the refrigerator, capped. Store coconut oil, covered, at room temperature.<br />
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very powerful in your personal space, attracting the positive and
dispelling the negative all around you. This will draw oohs and aahs
and questions of all sorts! I once had a few photos of Citrine clusters
posted on my personal Facebook page and I had people ask me if they were
biscuits or slices of cake, among many other things! <br />
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Crystalline
Quartz in shades of yellow, gold and various shades of oranges, ranging
from caramel, sienna and amber is referred to as Citrine. Its name
comes from the French word for lemon, "citron". I find a beautiful deep amber or caramel shade to be very pleasing to the eye.
It imparts a warm, cozy, calming effect when near. Also known as the
Merchant's Stone, Citrine is wonderful tucked away in a place of
business, perhaps in your cash drawer, or worn to manifest prosperity
and luck. Citrine promotes prosperity through sharing, just as in the
old saying, "Give and You Shall Receive". <br />
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Citrine
crystal clusters are used to keep the home clear of negativity and
conducive to positive energy. Citrine will dispel negativity in any
arena. Unlike so many other crystals, It will not take up negative
vibrations and so is a stone of omnipresent positivity, never needing
to be cleansed of negative vibrations, as it has not absorbed any.
Placing Citrine clusters or points in a window that receives sun most of
the day makes them especially suitable for healing work. Citrine is a
calming amber quartz, great for meditation and working in the emotional,
spiritual, and physical to bring calm, clarity and confidence. It can
help heal personal losses and grief and has a gently sedative energy
that promotes peacefulness and contentment, emotional stability and
inner strength. Citrine can help ease the body and mind of addictive
and compulsive behaviors such as alcohol, drugs and smoking.<br />
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An
excellent all-purpose stone that can increase spirituality and decrease
self-doubt and negative feelings such as depression and anxiety, Citrine
is excellent for meditation and lucid dreaming, It can open channels to
telepathy, past life regression, clairvoyance and communication. Put a
citrine under your pillow to assist in your dreamwork. Before sleep,
before meditation, before any spiritual endeavor, use it to clear the
self and surroundings of all negative energies. Wear it while engaged in
artistic endeavors to help promote creativity. A stone of protection,
Citrine will stabilize and calm, allowing you to bring forth your best
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Often worn by
healers in abundance, Citrine focuses energy. Encouraging the person to
be healed to hold a Citrine as well as placing one or more on the area
of the body needing healing, will enhance the healing process and is
especially helpful for ailments of the digestion and circulatory system.
Citrine helps with headaches, insomnia, urinary issues, diabetes, pain
relief, circulatory system issues, tissue regeneration, chronic
fatigue, fibromyalgia, immune system deficiencies, kidney and liver
issues. Also said to help in removing toxins, Citrine is indispensable
for overcoming addictions.<br />
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As it is a crystal quartz, it will
amplify the energies of any other stones used with it. Pair it with
amethyst for increased power and positivity. <br />
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Chakra: Crown, Solar Plexus, Third Eye. Sacral<br />
Astrological: Gemini, Aires, Leo, Libra<br />
Planet: Jupiter, Mercury<br />
Physical: Heart, Digestion, Detoxification<br />
Color: yellow to orange, caramel, amber, clear</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631073670257095394.post-63539683314721713382012-06-12T11:33:00.000-04:002012-06-12T11:34:38.386-04:00Karma Question of the Day<div style="color: #e06666; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">~ * What one great thing are you going to do with your day? * ~</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><<<<<< Look to the left <<<<<<<</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and you will see our new</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Etsy Mini Pocket Shop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>It's Clickable! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it just the coolest?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now you can see what's in the shop</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">right here and now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you're finished here</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just click anywhere on the Pocket Shop</span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">and</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">voila!</span><br />
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