12. December 2009 by admin.

During the craziness that comes after the Thanksgiving, please don’t allow yourselves to become so bogged down by the commercialism of the season that you forget about what’s really important: Family and Loved Ones. The focus is so completely off the simplicity and reconnection with family and friends… we have “Black Friday” the most dreaded shopping day of the year. People that are normally known as loving and caring become animalistic and fight over items reduced at ungodly hours of the morning. Shoving, fights, rude chaotic disorder… stepping back and reflecting on this behaviour really saddens me.

I was talking with some friends this past weekend during spiritual classes and brought up the birth of Jesus; how he came from such humble beginnings. Born in a simple manger surrounded by animals. Wise man came from afar to bring him their most treasured items: frankincense, myrrh, gold… following a star, a bright light pointing them toward this manger. I think about how peaceful that night must have been and how shepherds flocked. Jesus brought a gift of hope and light to the world.

What kinds of things do you think you could do to add simplicity to the holiday season? Maybe focusing in on doing things for loved ones instead of gifts of monetary value? Raising our children with these more simplistic ideas will help raise their awareness of what those around them need that goes beyond money. Be kind to a neighbour, bring food or blankets to a local shelter. Send a random Holiday Greetings card to someone from the phone book. Donate time at a nursing home. There is so much talk about “random acts of kindness”… why not let your light shine through this holiday season. It’s contagious!

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12. December 2009 by admin.

We now have:

• Sandalwood Incense
• Burnt Orange Patchouli
• Cedarwood Sage
• Cucumber Melon

Handmade soaps in stock.

New options available for purchase: 3 handmade soaps for $10: you can choose from the drop down buy list 3 same-scent bars OR choose the last option: Your Choice. If you choose this option, simply email me the three bars you’d like. Prices in drop down boxes include shipping. What a great way to save!

Remember: Handmade soap has more natural ingredients than store bought soap. Our soaps are made by a family owned business with great work ethics. The highest quality materials, no “melt and pour” methods. Fresh and dried herbs, ethically bought and produced. Soaps are not cut until you order them, then they’re cured for 2 days, and sent to you! (Curing allows the soap to harden a bit so it will last longer.) Soaps last a long time, lather fantastically and fill your senses with wonderful smells, moisturizes skin. What’s not to love? It’s not too late to get these items before Christmas!

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