Home Spa Lady Tips #56/Mistletoe-For More Than Just Kissin'

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Tips of the Week
Issue # 56 - December 20, 2006
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
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In This Issue
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1. Mistletoe - For More Than Just Kissin'
2. Last Minute Gifts You Haven't Thought Of
3. Me, My Dog, and Santa!
4. Essential Oil Tip: "Joy"
5. Success Tip: Ebeneezer Scrooge
6. Recipe of the Week: Holiday Artichoke Bruschetta
7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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1. Mistletoe - For More Than Just Kissin'
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When we think of mistletoe we think of Christmas time and kisses. In European folklore, mistletoe has been considered one of the most magical and sacred of plants. It is considered to have "life-giving" power, protect against poisoning, and act as anaphrodisiac. You might question how mistletoe is known for those things given some believe it is derived from bird dung. "Mistel" is the Anglo-Saxon word for "dung," and "tan" is the word for "twig". So, mistletoe means "dung-on-a-twig".
How does all of this connect to kissing? Mistletoe was believed to have the power of bestowing fertility, so kissing under the mistletoe became a marriage rite.

But there is more to mistletoe than its folklore. Mistletoe has many healing properties. In Germany it is used to treat circulation and respiratory problems. It is also prescribed in Europe for treatment of cancerous tumors (http://tinyurl.com/yj76u5). There is potential value in mistletoe being effective intreating female reproductive disorders, the immune system, and the nervous system: (as seen here in Herbalgram: http://tinyurl.com/ydwwmx)

But for those who just want to keep mistletoe for kissing purposes - make sure to observe the correct etiquette: a man should pluck a berry when he kisses a woman under the mistletoe, and when the last berry is gone, there should be no more kissing!
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1. Last Minute Gifts You Haven't Thought Of
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"Yikes ! Christmas is only a few days away and there are still gifts to buy."
OR
"Yikes !They gave me a gift and I wasn't expecting one - now I need togive one in return."
OR
"Yikes ! I forgot to buy a gift for ______________"

One of these may likely happen to you. Here are somegreat gift ideas when you have to act fast this week:
--Gift cards at Whole Foods (http://www.wholefoods.com 1-866-WFM-CALL or Wild Oats http://www.wildoats.com 1-800-494-9453).
--Season Passes (i.e. Six Flags www.SixFlags.com/SeasonsPass)
Magazine subscriptions
--Memberships
--Charitable donations in someone's name (i.e. Heifer Organization http://www.heifer.org or MJ TolenScholarship Fund http://tinyurl.com/yx6r9t )
--Adoptions - Manatees, Tigers, Wolves
Manatees: http://www.savethemanatee.org
Tigers: http://www.worldwildlife.org)
Wolves: http://www.defenders.org/adopt.html
--Money
- CD's or Savings Bonds
--Tickets for a show
--Gift Certificate for Family Portrait
--Movie Money or Gift Certificates to Blockbuster
--Pre-made Gift Baskets (from places like Costco, Sam's Club)

Need some other quick ideas? Go to http://www.FindGift.com
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2. Me, My Dog and Santa
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Well I'm getting rather personal here . . .. . .but I decided share this 4 minute video with you of our holiday family photo shoot at Pet Smart. You'll get to see my little guy Prin.When I made this I had no intention of sharing this with you. But then I thought about it and I thought it would be a nice way to send you all a holiday greeting. From my family to yours - I wish you the happiest of holidays! http://tinyurl.com/u86m2
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4. Essential Oil Tip: "Joy"
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This is a season that touches the heart and can bring lots of joy. And sometimes it can erase the joy."Joy" is an essential oil blend that can bring joy to the heart,and help overcome depression and grief."Joy" is a combination of these single essential oils:

--Rose
--Bergamot
--Mandarin
--Ylang Ylang
--Lemon
--Geranium
--Jasmine
--Palmarosa
--Roman Chamomile
--Rosewood

Dilute 1:1 with a vegetable oil. Place a drop or two over your heart, thymus, temples, and wrists. "Joy" is a Young Living essential oil blend.

Order your oils from your Young Living distributor or by going to Young Living's Website ==================================
5. Success Tip: Ebeneezer Scrooge
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"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."
-Charles Dickens, Ebeneezer Scrooge, A Christmas Carol
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6.Recipe of the Week: Holiday Artichoke Bruschetta
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Here's a great Red and Green luscious appetizer!
Ingredients:
--1 med. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
--1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
--1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
--5 tablespoons mayonnaise
--1 French baguette, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices
Directions:
--Preheat the broiler.
--In a medium bowl, mix marinated artichoke hearts, Romano cheese, red onion and mayonnaise.
--Top French baguette slices with equal amounts of the artichoke heart mixture.
--Arrange slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
--Broil in the preheated oven 2 minutes, or until toppings are bubbly and lightly browned.
--Can add spinach or tomatoes!
This makes 8 baguettes.
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7. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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What I Learned From Santa Claus

--Encourage people to believe in you.
--Always remember who's naughty and who's nice.
--Don't pout.
--It's as much fun to give as it is to receive.
--Some days it's ok to feel a little chubby.
--Make your presents known.
--Always ask for a little bit more than what you really want.
--Bright red can make anyone look good.
--Wear a wide belt and no-one will notice how many pounds you'vegained.
--If you only show up once a year, everyone will think you'revery important.
--Whenever you're at a loss for words, say:"HO, HO, HO!"
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