Sugar n' Spice n' FDA Approval, How Nice! / Issue #161 - December 24, 2008

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 161 - December 24, 2008
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 5223

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This Issue
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1. Sugar n' Spice n' FDA Approval, How Nice!

2. Essential Oil Tip: Perfect Essential Oil
Blend for Holiday Week

3. Happy Holidays from Marilee and Prin
(video 33 sec)

4. Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

7. And yet another Personal Message from Marilee


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1. Sugar n' Spice n' FDA Approval, How Nice!
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Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, this is sweet
news ~

The FDA just gave its stamp of "GRAS" approval for the
natural sweetener Stevia (GRAS = Generally Regarded As Safe).

This means the FDA will not object to companies using it in their
foods (whereas in the past they tried to obliterate it altogether
from the marketplace).

It's a huge step because the natural herbal extract stevia is
now showing up as competition to its artificial caustic chemical
counterpart, aspartame.

As many of us natural foodies have known and probably studied
(including the history of FDA approval of aspartame), the
artificial sweetener, aspartame, is linked to many neurological
disorders.

Stevia, now taking the place of aspartame, is some of
the best nutritional news in a long time.

We can get excited about this because it's a positive change in
the right direction, but we must not be fooled - here's
why.......

....the FDA's approval of stevia was largely in response to Coca-
Cola and Pepsi's decision to start using stevia in place of
aspartame. The FDA either had to reverse its oppression of the
herb and decide to legalize it or lose support of large corporate
profits.

Why are Coke and Pepsi motivated to switch over to stevia now?

Well KUDOS to the power of the internet ( and to the inspired and
relentless folks behind the messages that went out ). The big
companies (like Coke and Pepsi) had to start paying attention to
the informed consumers complaining to them that they no longer
wanted to consume aspartame - and the big guys are listening.

There are a few folk that are hugely responsible and have worked
so hard for these moments to happen. To learn about who they
are, what they've done, you can visit this page on one of my
favorite websites: http://snipurl.com/stevia_natural_news and
read more about this story - I think Mike Adams is really great!

Mike is predicting that we will start seeing more stevia
sweetened products now on regular store shelves (not that many of
us foodies here at HSL look on regular store shelves. . . but it's
still 'sweet news').

So "where does the spice part come in?", you ask.

Well, first of all, I was having fun with the title and it seemed
to fit.

And secondly, essential oils have been called 'spices',
especially in Biblical times.

And thirdly, this gives me the opportunity to remind you that the
FDA does in fact oversee what is going on with essential oils.
They have developed a 'GRAS' list specifically for the oils.

This is yet another reason why I love using Young Living because
when I see the 'Supplemental Facts' on the labels - put there to
fulfill FDA Standards - I'm reminded that there is not another
essential oil company that is able to do that, or does it.
This is important especially when using essential oils for
internal use (which, I might add, I do often).


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Perfect Essential Oil
Blend for Holiday Week
======================================

There are many reasons why "Peace and Calming"
should be your oil blend of choice this week!

--"Peace" is what this week is supposed to be about

--When you wear "Peace and Calming" you are
a 'walking diffuser' and you are sharing
'Peace' wherever you go - this is especially good
for family dinners

--Children respond extremely favorably to the
essential oil blend "Peace and Calming", and
with the over stimulation that many kids
experience this week - this is the perfect
blend to wear and naturally share

--Once the children are calmed down, then the adults
can have a really nice time - and who deserves it
more this time of year?

For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products, see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp

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3. Happy Holidays from Marilee and Prin
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We wish you the most blessed holiday season!

Here is a 33 second video from us in front of the
tree........

............and if you're wondering what is on
my Santa hat - it's my favorite essential oils!
(Young Living of course!)

Click here to watch this video (33 sec) or
copy and paste if it doesn't click through:

http://snipurl.com/vid_happyholidays08

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4. Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
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Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

--4 cups potatoes, washed and cut into chunks
--3 cups combined peeled and chopped sweet potatoes, and pumpkin
or butternut squash
--1/2 cup butter
--1/2 cup cream, sour cream, half-and-half, buttermilk, yogurt,
crème fraiche, whole milk, or a combination
--Nutmeg, grated
--Pinch of mace (optional)
--Pinch of allspice (optional)
--Salt and pepper to taste

--Bring a pot of water to a boil.
--Steam the potatoes, sweet
potatoes, and pumpkin or squash over simmering water until fork-
tender, about 20-25 minutes.

--Pour out the water and place the vegetables from the steamer
into the pot.
--Mash vegetables with a potato masher and add the butter,
dairy, and spices.


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5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
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>>>> Scientifically Santa <<<<

There are approximately two billion children
(persons under 18) in the world.

However, since Santa does not visit children of
Muslim, Hindu, Jewish or Buddhist (except maybe in Japan)
religions, this reduces the workload for Christmas night to 15%
of the total, or 378 million (according to the Population
Reference Bureau).

At an average (census) rate of 3.5 children per household, that
comes to 108 million homes, presuming that there is at least one
good child in each.

Santa has about 31 hours of Christmas to work with, thanks to the
different time zones and the rotation of the earth, assuming he
travels east to west (which seems logical). This works out to
967.7 visits per second.

This is to say that for each Christian household with a good
child, Santa has around 1/1000th of a second to park the sleigh,
hop out, jump down the chimney, fill the stockings, distribute
the remaining presents under the tree, eat whatever snacks have
been left for him, get back up the chimney, jump into the sleigh
and get on to the next house.

Assuming that each of these 108 million stops is evenly
distributed around the earth (which, of course, we know to be
false, but will accept for the purposes of our calculations), we
are now talking about 0.78 miles per household; a total trip of
75.5 million miles, not counting bathroom stops or breaks.

This means Santa's sleigh is moving at 650 miles per
second--3,000 times the speed of sound. For purposes of
comparison, the fastest man-made vehicle, the Ulysses space
probe, moves at a poky 27.4 miles per second, and a conventional
reindeer can run (at best) 15 miles per hour. The payload of the
sleigh adds another interesting element.

Assuming that each child gets nothing more than a medium sized
Lego set (two pounds), the sleigh is carrying over 500 thousand
tons, not counting Santa himself. On land, a conventional
reindeer can pull no more than 300 pounds. Even granting that the
"flying" reindeer could pull ten times the normal amount, the job
can't be done with eight or even nine of them... Santa would need
360,000 of them.

This increases the payload, not counting the weight of the
sleigh, another 54,000 tons, or roughly seven times the weight of
the Queen Elizabeth (the ship, not the monarch). 600,000 tons
traveling at 650 miles per second creates enormous air
resistance. This would heat up the reindeer in the same fashion
as a spacecraft re-entering the earth's atmosphere. The lead pair
of reindeer would absorb 14.3 quintillion joules of energy per
second each. In short they would burst into flames almost
instantaneously, exposing the reindeer behind them and creating
deafening sonic booms in their wake.

The entire reindeer team would be vaporized within 4.26
thousandths of a second, or right about the time Santa reached
the fifth house on his trip. Not that it matters, however, since
Santa, as a result of accelerating from a dead stop to 650 m.p.s.
in .001 seconds, would be subjected to acceleration forces of
17,500 g's. A 250 pound Santa (which seems ludicrously slim)
would be pinned to the back of the sleigh by 4,315,015 pounds of
force, instantly crushing his bones and organs and reducing him
to a quivering blob of pink goo. Therefore, if Santa did exist,
in the mechanical scientific paradigm, he's dead now.

But those of us who know Quantum Physics, Subtle Energy Theory,
have spiritual beliefs that help us transcend the workings of the
physical world, and who believe in miracles - know that Santa can
definitely pull this off ~ especially with the great focused
awareness of joy-filled children from all over the world!


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6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
=====================================

The place for natural health tips, product reviews,
and interview with experts in Alternative Medicine, Holistic
Nursing, Nutrition, Energy Healing, and Essential Oils.


The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7 PM EST

An Osteoporosis Special ~

"The Bone Building Solution"
with Carolyn DeMarco MD

(Dr. Carolyn DeMarco is also an expert in
the use of therapeutic essential oils - so
I'm sure this show is going to be chock full
of great info!)

http://snipurl.com/gtwm_sx_up_drdemarco


-----------------------------------

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

Details forthcoming real soon but put
it on your calendar now!


----------------------------------

and also in January..........

Harville Hendricks, author of
"Getting the Love you Want"

stay tuned!


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7. And yet another personal message from Marilee
=================================================

My holiday wish for all of you is that you
embrace the precious moments of this season
and see the true essence in those around you!

This will allow you to . . .

--enjoy yourself so much more
--attract more of what you want
--expand your energy field to receive your good


Speaking of expanding.......

I am so excited about the expansion that is
forthcoming here at Home Spa Lady and the new
things that I am putting into place for all of us
in this year to come.

You will have some of the most amazing well-known people
(and some not so well known, but with gifts that are
golden) coming into this community to share with you
ways to improve your health naturally, stay younger longer,
have more energy, and live a happier life!

Many of these people are so cutting edge - I can't wait for you
to hear about what is coming up.

To give you a little insight. . .

I'm going to

--do a whole series on Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy
with health care professional experts from around the world

--cover the very important topic of Holistic Dentistry

--present to you experts on Holistic Animal Care

and much much more!


I know you know by now that we're not about alot of
hype and product promotion and pushing all kinds of things
at you........

(but yes I will always rave about Young Living
and continue to share tips and videos on how to use the oils
because I think they are a critical part of how we can protect,
care for, and heal our health)

. . .and you know you will always find really good content,
information, resources to empower you in many ways!

I have pulled together a team of assistants that have been
working really hard to organize the many years of information
that you have been receiving from HSL and to create a format in
which you can easily access that information, and all of the
forthcoming info as well!

You will be hearing more about this Friday morning, the day after
Christmas, at 8 AM EST.

I want you to look in your email box for a little email from
me, with very few words and a link to a 2 minute video that is
going to give you a message about what to expect from HSL in
2009.

Til then I wish you the best of the holiday week and I'm sending
you lots of love from my home to yours.

Marilee


------------------------------------------------------

Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady:

------------------------------------------------------

The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7 PM EST

An Osteoporosis Special ~

"The Bone Building Solution"
with Carolyn DeMarco MD

Stay tuned for details


The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7 PM EST

An Osteoporosis Special ~

"The Bone Building Solution"
with Carolyn DeMarco MD

(Dr. Carolyn DeMarco is also an expert in
the use of therapeutic essential oils - so
I'm sure this show is going to be chock full
of great info!)


http://snipurl.com/gtwm_sx_up_drdemarco


-----------------------------------

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

Details forthcoming real soon!


----------------------------------

and also in January..........

Harville Hendricks, author of
"Getting the Love you Want"

stay tuned!

---------------------------------------------


Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

-----------------------------------------------

PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from "Home Spa
Lady's Tips of the Week" in your own print or electronic
newsletter, but please include the following paragraph:

Reprinted from "Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week," a free
on how to Make Every Day A Spa Day. Subscribe at
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

The 'One Simple Self-Care Solution' for Holiday Stress / Issue #160 - December 17, 2008

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 160 - December 17, 2008
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 5185


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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
==============================================
In This Issue
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1. The 'One Simple Self-Care Solution' for Holiday Stress

2. Essential Oil Tip: Scent Your Gift Bags
(vid 43 sec)

3. Holiday Gift Tips: Fastest/Singles/Troops

4. Recipe of the Week: Brussels Sprouts with Pecan Brown Butter

5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

7. Another Personal Message from Marilee


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1. The 'One Simple Self-Care Solution' for Holiday Stress
==========================================================

It's so ironic..........

......the season that is to be so peaceful often evokes the
opposite energy - all because of stress.

Forget trying to curb the "eat, drink, and be merry" idea -
why add more stress?

During this season, more than any other time of the year, people
are driven to the indulgences because of stressors:

--not enough time
--not enough money
--family issues
--memories
--too much to do
--routine disruption
--loneliness


When we're feeling any one of these things the last thing
we want is a restriction.

We want to feel fulfillment and we want to think that we have
enough.

We want to fill the void, feel balanced, and have a sense of
order.

No "take-aways" please!

So, is there something that we can ADD to our life that:

--takes the sting out of holiday stress
--we can do to make us feel good physically,
mentally, and emotionally?

If you were given a simple practice to do
that you would 'welcome and enjoy' doing
before you went to bed at night that would
melt the stress away, would you do it?

Okay, I hear you ......you'll consider it.

"Well, what is it Marilee?"

It's not meditation......this is not the time for the newbie to
try to learn to quiet her mind when a zillion fairy plums and
her 'to do' list are swimming in her head.

It's not a yoga posture. . . especially if you've never done yoga
before - putting your body in positions it's not used to and
holding it for countless breaths would only cause added stress.

It's not a special food or supplement.

It's not even an essential oil application (although I use my
oils every day for many things!)

This is one of my favorite secret practices that has so many
benefits - and it always reduces my stress and makes me feel
fabulous.

I was going to wait to introduce this to you in one
of my forthcoming informational products or in my very special
'circle' (that you will be hearing about before the end of the
year). . .

. . . .but I love doing this so much, especially right now
during the crazy holiday season, that when I was
doing this the other night and then slept so well and felt
so invigorated the next morning I thought "I have to share
this with my readers NOW! so they can use this in the throes
of one of the most stressful times of the year!"

Know why I think this is so good to do right now?

Because not only does it help reduce stress but also
if you do overindulge, doing this will mobilize
the overindulgences out of you!
It's one of the best things for promoting detox.

Okay - here's what it is ~

The 7 Minute Body Scrub at Your Bathroom Sink
no special equipment necessary
just hot water, a wash cloth, and your naked bod

Here's how to do this in a snapshot:

--create privacy in your bathroom and have your night clothes
ready to put on

--get a (preferably white) washcloth

--undress and stand in front of your bathroom sink

--fill up your sink with the hottest water you can stand

--fold the washcloth over four times and without burning yourself
dip the washcloth into the water and wring out

--starting at the top of your body (you can do your face or skip
over it - I do mine lightly) slightly scrub the skin rubbing
back and forth, circular, or downward motions.

--when the washcloth cools dip it back in, wring out fold and
continue scrubbing (you'll start to see evidence of the results
of your scrub on your white wash cloth)

--work your way down your body -
under your chin and neck and back of neck, chest, (around
your breasts), down your arms (inside and out - making
sure you get under your armpits), your hands including
each finger and palm, stomach, lower abdomen, lower back
and anywhere on your back you can reach, butt cheeks, and
down both legs front and back, and even do your feet -
each toe and soles of the feet.
(remember to keep dipping in the hot water and if the
water cools, make it hot again.)


I like to balance by going back and forth on each side - after
chest and torso - then one arm and hand, then the other arm and
hand, then lower abs, lower back, butt cheeks, and then each leg.

(I'll share more with you down the road in a video - but not of
me! of the process!)


Here are the physical advantages:

-promotes lymph circulation to get rid of toxins
-brings fresh blood supply to the whole body
-oxygenates the body
-it has similar benefits to 30 minutes of exercise
-exfoliates the dead cells on the surface of the skin


Here are the energetic advantages:
(this is my favorite part)

-clears our energy field
-when we combine exfoliating the skin and mobilizing our lymph
detox the body and mobilize the information
that is in our lymph tissues and vessels - and I think
that is where we carry our 'stories'- these 'stories'
that go over and over in our mind cause us the most stress


I encourage you to try this and see how you feel!

I was blown away when I started doing this and fell in
love with the refreshing feeling I had and the deep night's
sleep I would get.

And, of course, when I combined this with my daily
essential oil regimes (more about them later) I felt
like a new person!

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2. Essential Oil Tip: Scent Your Gift
======================================

This is a great way to add a special touch to
your gift giving - and it's so simple!

This goes well when you use gift bags for your gifts.

--Dowse a cotton ball or a cosmetic pad with a few drops of your
favorite essential oil (I like using the Christmas Spirit blend
the best)

--Place the cotton ball at the bottom of your gift bag before you
put in your pretty tissue paper or confetti!

Watch this 43 second video now
http://snipurl.com/vid_scent_gift_bags


For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp


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3. Holiday Gift Tips: Fastest/Singles/Troops
=============================================

Fastest Gift Buying on the Net
http://www.FindGift.com

Gifts for Singles
http://www.SingleEdition.com

Great Holiday Present for the Troops
-let's say "thanks" to them
http://www.letssaythanks.com


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4. Recipe of the Week: Brussels Sprouts with Pecan Brown Butter
============================================================

Here's another colorful green and red dish (when you complement
this with cranberry sauce!)

3 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed,
and an X cut into the base of each sprout
1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
4 T unsalted butter
3/4 c chopped pecans
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of brown sugar

--In a steamer set over boiling water, steam the Brussels
sprouts, covered, 7 to 8 minutes, until just tender.

--Drain under cold running water to stop them from cooking.

--In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter.

--Add nuts; cook over medium heat until golden brown.

--Add sprouts, salt, pepper, and sugar

--Saute 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.

Serve with cranberry sauce on the side.


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5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
=========================================

Martha Stewart's letter to Erma Bombeck:

(fyi - Erma was the famous "housewife columnist")


If Martha and Erma Wrote Each Other


Hi Erma,

This perfectly delightful note is being sent on paper I made
myself to tell you what I have been up to. Since it snowed
last night,
I got up early and made a sled with old barn wood and a glue gun.
I hand painted it in gold leaf, got out my loom, and made a
blanket in peaches and mauves. Then to make the sled complete, I
made a white horse to pull it, from DNA that I had just
sitting around in my craft room.

By then, it was time to start making the placemats and napkins
for my 20 breakfast guests. I'm serving the old standard Stewart
twelve-course breakfast, but I'll let you in on a little secret:
I didn't have time to make the tables and chairs this morning, so
I used the ones I had on hand.

Before I moved the table into the dining room, I decided to add
just a touch of the holidays. So I repainted the room in pinks
and stenciled gold stars on the ceiling. Then, while the homemade
bread was rising, I took antique candle molds and made the
dishes (exactly the same shade of pink) to use for breakfast.
These were made from Hungarian clay, which you can get at almost
any Hungarian craft store.

Well, I must run. I need to finish the buttonholes on the dress
I'm wearing for breakfast. I'll get out the sled and drive this
note to the post office as soon as the glue dries on the envelope
I'll be making. Hope my breakfast guests don't stay too long. I
have 40,000 cranberries to string with bay leaves before my speaking
engagement at noon.

Love, Martha Stewart



Response from Erma Bombeck:

Dear Martha,

I'm writing this on the back of an old shopping list, pay no
attention to the coffee and jelly stains. I'm 20 minutes late
getting my daughter up for school, packing a lunch with one hand,
on the phone with the dog pound, seems old Ruff needs bailing out,
again. Burnt my arm on the curling iron when I was trying to make
those cute curly fries, how DO they do that? Still can't find
the scissors to cut out some snowflakes, tried using an old
disposable razor trashed the tablecloth. Tried that cranberry
thing, frozen cranberries mushed up after I defrosted them in the
microwave. Oh, and don't use Fruity Pebbles as a substitute in
that Rice Krispie snowball recipe, unless you happen to like a
disgusting shade that resembles puke! The smoke alarm is going
off, talk to ya later.

Love, Erma


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6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
=====================================

The place for natural health tips, product reviews,
and interview with experts in Alternative Medicine, Holistic
Nursing, Nutrition, Energy Healing, and Essential Oils.


The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7 PM EST

An Osteoporosis Special ~

"The Bone Building Solution"
with Carolyn DeMarco MD

(Dr. Carolyn DeMarco is also an expert in
the use of therapeutic essential oils - so
I'm sure this show is going to be chock full
of great info!)

Details forthcoming real soon!

-----------------------------------

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

Details forthcoming real soon!


===========================================
7. Another personal message from Marilee
===========================================

Hmmm......

.......second week in a row with a personal message from me!

I'm liking this! Getting personal with you n'all :)

But really, I want you to know what's in my head these days,
because what's in my head is what's in store for you!
Right around the corner!

Last week I spoke about growth, change, and opportunity.

As I'm growing in leaps and bounds in my work and business
and what I'm sharing here with you, I'm also in the process of
creating opportunity for us (you and I) to do some things
together!

I am going to be launching a few programs that I can't wait
to tell you about but I'm not prepared to right now - other
than to say keep your eye out for a few emails from me.

One of the changes I'll be making is the accessibility to
my show replays and recordings. I'm bringing in some big
audio editors and we'll be making some adjustments real soon.

I know there are a few recordings still up for replay and rather
than me go in and take them off right now, I'm going to give you
a heads up to go in and get what you want right now because my
model of replay availability will be changing in the new year.

I'm so excited about what's coming I can hardly wait to share it
with you!

Have a great week - do your scrubs - and let me know how you
feel!

Sweet Stress-Free Holiday Dreams, Marilee


This link is a quick rendition of Prinny and I disco dancing as
elves (you can do this too!):
http://snipurl.com/prin_and_i_as_elves


------------------------------------------------------

Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady:

------------------------------------------------------

The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Tuesday, December 30, 2008 7 PM EST

An Osteoporosis Special ~

"The Bone Building Solution"
with Carolyn DeMarco MD

Stay tuned for details

Details forthcoming real soon!

-----------------------------------

Thursday, January 15, 2009 7 PM EST

Back by popular demand!

James Oschman PhD

"Anti-Aging and the Science of Energy Medicine"

Details forthcoming real soon!


---------------------------------------------


Interested in Kick Starting Your Practice?

Great for holistically oriented health care
professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download.

Look at the 99 testimonials on this page -
you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

-----------------------------------------------
PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from "Home Spa
Lady's Tips of the Week" in your own print or electronic
newsletter, but please include the following paragraph:

Reprinted from "Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week," a free
on how to Make Every Day A Spa Day. Subscribe at
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

Six Steps to Sensible Holiday Eating / Issue #159 - December 10, 2008

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 159 - December 10, 2008
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 5092

==============================================
Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
==============================================

In This Issue
================================

1. Six Steps to Sensible Holiday Eating

2. Essential Oil Home Made Gift Ideas

3. Success Tip: Charles Dickens

4. Recipe of the Week: Holiday Artichoke Bruschetta

5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

>>> Show Today with Susan Silberstein! <<<

7. Personal Message from Marilee
(two links: video / Prin and I as Elves)


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1. Six Simple Steps to Sensible Holiday Eating
===============================================

Even health-conscious "foodies" face
temptation to eat crummy over the holidays.

Why?

Holidays are the best excuse to eat
delicious foods that are bad for us,
and in excessive amounts!

Listed below are six steps to sensible eating
over the holidays so you can:

--feel good
--stay chemically balanced
--maintain your weight
--have a good time
--keep a positive attitude
--enter the new year with good self esteem


1). Eat before you are hungry.

Interesting concept ~ and it works! Especially
when you have social affairs to attend. Eat
before you get there.


2). Think of yourself as a person who eats well.

You may have to fake this one, but remember,
your subconscious mind doesn't know the difference
between what's real or imagined, so think this
anyway - even if you don't believe it's true!


3). If you are full, stop eating.

This is actually very hard to do because the
good 'bad' things have addictive components
that drive us back to them. So, just bring your
conscious awareness to it - that will make it easier
to stop.


4). Eat lotsa little portions.

Allow yourself to keep going back for more food,
but teeny amounts. It's another one of those things
that will trick your triggers into not triggering you!


5). Practice declining foods you don't want to eat that are
offered to you.

This is a toughy too. It's the social pressure thing.
Plan your excuse before you go to your holiday gatherings.
To stay empowered on this one don't give an excuse that will
make people feel sorry for you, like "I'm dieting", or "I'm
allergic to sugar and wheat." Just say a confident "No,
Thank You."

6). Think of what motivates you to eat better.

It's that 'vision board' on your mind screen.
How you want to look. How you want to feel.
The clothes you like to wear. The health you
want to embody.



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2. Essential Oil Home Made Gift Ideas
======================================

So many of us who just love, love, love our essential oils
love to think of ways we can share them with others.

Home made holiday gifts are a great way to share our oils
and show practical application of them too!


* Scented Pine Cones
Pine Cones hold scent - even though therapeutic
grade essential oils that have no additives and
fixatives - they can stay on pine cones!
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend
(YL) is a great blend to use for the holiday.
Drop several drops of oil into a spray bottle
with water. Spray your pine cones.

* Natural Moth Chaser
Combine 2 cups of cedar chips and 2 cups of
lavender buds.
Add 3 drops Lemon Oil, 5 drops cedarwood, and 5
drops of lavender.
Mix in glass bowl.
Place mixture in basket and set in closet or make
sachets and hang in closet.

* Natural Dry-Itchy Skin Eliminator
A great gift for your 'itchy friends'.
Mix this blend in a pretty blue bottle and tie it
with a red ribbon with a tag 'For your bath'.
Mix together:
6 drops hyssop oil
9 drops lavender
6 drops of geranium oil
1/4 cup sweet-almond oil
Instructions: Add to warm bath water and soak
for twenty minutes (this makes about 3 baths).

For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp


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3. Success Quote: Charles Dickens
=================================

"Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of
our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his
youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and
quiet home!"


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4. Recipe of the Week: Holiday Artichoke Bruschetta
============================================================

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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5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
=========================================

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at
the pearly gates.

"In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "you must each
possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."

The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a
lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle," he said.

"You may pass through the pearly gates," said Saint Peter.

The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of
keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells."

Saint Peter said "You may pass through the pearly gates."

The third man started searching desperately through his pockets
and finally pulled out a pair of ladies G-string underwear.

St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And
just what do those symbolize?"

The man replied, "These are Carol's."


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6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
=====================================

The place for natural health tips, product reviews,
and interview with experts in Alternative Medicine, Holistic
Nursing, Nutrition, Energy Healing, and Essential Oils.

Ask your most important question about natural health issues
and listen to the show for your answers!

Ask your question right now by going to:
http://www.GreenTeaWithMarilee.com


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7. Personal message from Marilee (video links below)
====================================================

One of my favorite childhood memories of Christmastime
was writing my letter to Santa.

Two weeks before Christmas we had a special night
where my parents gathered my brothers and I, freshly
bathed and in our flannel Christmas PJ's, to write a
letter with our (long) lists to Santa letting him
know what we wanted for Christmas.

After we wrote our letters, we would place them on the
iron shovel, put the shovel into the flames of the
fire, and watch them catch fire and go up in smoke.

We knew Santa would get the messages from us magically.

As I look back I know that these experiences writing to Santa
helped to shape my belief that somewhere in that Big Sky, where
Santa and his reindeers fly, was a great Power that helped to
make our dreams come true.

That belief, combined with what became a voracious study of
success principles (for health and wealth), developing expertise
in a few different areas, meditation, prayer, and very hard work
has led me to continuously expanding and heightened levels of
consciousness, good health, and success (and I am grateful for
every bit!).

This past week I hit a milestone in my online business with the
number of people (meaning you!) who are subscribed to this
weekly newsletter. There are now over 5000 of you!

Reaching the 5000 subscriber mark has meant so much to me!

It's a result of 3 years of consistently hard work (never missing
a week or an issue) of sharing much of my knowledge (and others
who I interview), tips, passions, insights, resources, and
research on the many natural healing modalities and business
philosophies that I favor and practice as a professional nurse
healer, business woman, and entrepreneur.

Milestones are turning points, and turning points bring
opportunities. Opportunities, when embraced, bring change. And
change, in turn, brings more opportunity.

You will be seeing some great changes happening here at Home Spa
Lady and in my offerings in the next few weeks and into the New
Year. These changes will give you some great opportunities for
improving your health and wealth. And these opportunities, if you
choose to embrace them, can bring great changes in your life.

So stay tuned and help me help you by celebrating milestones,
embracing opportunity, and welcoming change!



And on a lighter note............

I was in the "Santa at the Mall" line with my niece and we were
next in line to get photos with Santa - and I could overhear the
conversation of Santa and the little girl on his lap. Santa
asked her "What do you want for Christmas?" The little girl
looked up at him very surprised and said "didn't you get my
email?"

Well, I cracked up! and thought - "wow, that's a long way off
from my little letter to Santa on the iron shovel in our
fireplace!"

As much as I love email and communicating online, I wouldn't give
up that fireplace experience for anything!

I hope your holiday weeks are not too stressful and that you
savor them and be safe!

See you next week and stay tuned for upcoming HSL announcements!

Love, happiness, good health, and success,

Marilee

PS - This link is to a 4 minute You Tube Video of my little guy
Prin on his first Christmas with me getting his photo with Santa!
(and my budding experiences of online video!)
http://tinyurl.com/u86m2


This link is a quick rendition of Prinny and I disco dancing as
elves (you can do this too!):
http://snipurl.com/prin_and_i_as_elves


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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7 PM EST

"Life-Saving Secrets Most Doctors Don't Know About Breast Cancer"
with
Special Guest Susan Silberstein, PhD
Founder, The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
Author, Hungry for Health and Creator, "Beat Cancer" Series

Learn more and register here:
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Can't make the date?

Register anyway - you will receive the replay that will be
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---------------------------------------------


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=======================================================
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a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)

Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold? / Issue #158 - December 3, 2008

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 158 - December 3, 2008
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady (TM)

Circulation: 4718


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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
==============================================

In This Issue
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1. Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold?

2. Essential Oil Tip: Drinking Drops of Frankincense
(video 1 min)

3. Success Tip: Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon

4. Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon-Scented Christmas Shortbread

5. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week

6. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

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1. Frankincense ~ Still Worth More than Gold?
=============================================

This is the question of the season. . .

. . . "is Frankincense still worth more than gold?"

Like all things ~ Value is in the Eye of the Beholder
. . .and in the Mind of the Informed!

Those of us who know through training and
experience with therapeutic essential oils,
(and digging up valuable research documenting
healing properties of "Boswellia carteri" ~
botanical name for Frankincense), know that
Frankincense is still more valuable than gold!

That is if you believe that preventing and
eliminating cancer cells in the body is worth
more than gold ~ or ridding the body
of serious infection is also worth more than gold.

In biblical times, Frankincense was well known
for its healing powers and used to treat every
conceivable ill known to man.
And because of that was valued more than gold.

Why isn't that the case now?

The properties of this natural substance have not changed
since Biblical times - they are still anti-tumoral and immune
stimulating (we are talking about unadulterated, pure
Frankincense).

What has changed over the years has been the awareness - and we
could chat for hours on that topic.

One of the reasons I believe that awareness has diminished is
because corporations (ie Big Pharma) cannot patent a natural
plant substance in its whole form and make money on it (yes, they
can take derivatives - and they do, and add chemicals to those
derivatives to make medications).

Most people's awareness comes from the media - which is
financially supported by big corporations.

Thus one of the reasons why awareness of important things like
the high value of Frankincense and other natural substances has
diminished over the years!

Until now!

Okay, give me a little soap box here now (I love this part).

Why is it different now?

It's different not only because Natural Medicine is becoming more
popular and accepted - and the holistic health grass roots
movement has exploded into a market-driven billion dollar
industry. . .

. . . but because YOU AND I ARE NOW THE MEDIA!

(This is the part that I "really love".........)

With the advent of the internet, we independant health
practitioners and business owners are sitting side by side and
elbow to elbow with big corporations. It's an even playing field.

We are equal on the internet and we are our own media (you just
need to know how to play - that is why I am teaching internet
marketing to folks like you!

We now have a chance to easily let others know about amazing
things like the anti-cancer properties of Frankincense for
example.

Okay - whew, sorry, I got off on a tangent from the gold thing.

. . . but I get so excited because you and I both know that
Frankincense and many of the other wonderful essential oils that
we use are no less than miraculous. And we can share this
information beyond the Christmas season and throughout the world.

So here's where I'm at:

If I were looking at a few gold coins and a bottle of
Frankincense and had to make a choice - I would definitely
take the Frankincense - because my health is more important
than any amount of money.

What would you do?


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Drinking Drops of Frankincense
=====================================================

Don't be so surprised! Yes - drinking frankincense oil!

Let me say right off the bat -

. . . if you are operating under the "English Model" of
Aromatherapy, then you will be appalled at what I'm writing here.
. .
. . . because the English model of Aromatherapy dictates to never
ingest an oil or use on the body neet (undiluted).

There is truth to that - because if you are using a "perfume
grade" essential oil (and many essential oils used under the
English Model of Aromatherapy are perfume grade) you would not
want to use on the body neet or ingest.

However, when we move into the use of therapeutic grade essential
oils (which you will find in the French and German models of
Aromatherapy- and we lean towards those models in Young Living)
where there are no additives, fixatives, or
adulterations ~ then using the oils neet, or undiluted on the
body (with the exception of a few 'hot' oils), is not a problem -
and many of these oils can even be ingested.

You might be saying "Well, who says?" And I can say to
you "the FDA says!"

For example - look at a bottle of Young Living's Frankincense oil
(which I'm going to show you on the video how I take drops of
this internally). You will see on the label "Supplemental
Facts". This is the same Supplemental Facts type of label that
you will find on boxes and cans of food in your grocery stores -
mandated by the FDA!

And here's the real tip - you KNOW that an essential oil is
extremely high quality and therapeutic grade if it has that on
the label (which is not to say that oils that don't have that
are not therapeutic grade).

So take a look at this
http://snipurl.com/vid_fcenseoilinshake

For more info or to order any of these Young Living
products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
http://tinyurl.com/aenfp


PS - You can now get a f'ree bottle of Frankincense
through Young Living - check with your distributor
for details!


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4. Success Tip: Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon
=============================================

Remember
This December,
That love weighs more than gold!

~Josephine Dodge Daskam Bacon


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5. Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon-Scented Christmas Shortbread
============================================================

These are buttery melt-in-your-mouth spiced shortbread
cookies are made with dark brown sugar and a generous
measure of cinnamon.

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour (stir before sifting)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation:
--Measure the flour, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon into a bowl.
--In another bowl, beat butter with sugar and vanilla extract
until smooth.
--With a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the
creamed mixture just until blended.
--Shape the dough into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap.
--Chill for 1 hour.
--Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking
sheet.
--On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a
thickness of about 1/4-inch.
--Cut into rounds, squares, or other shapes.
--Arrange the cut-outs on prepared baking sheets, sprinkle
with cinnamon sugar, and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
--Heat oven to 350°.
--Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until
cookies are set and lightly browned.
--Transfer the cookies to a rack to cool completely.


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6. HSL's Joke or Cute Quote of the Week
=========================================

12 Days of Christmas Re-Examined in Light of Economic Downturn

!!! Effective immediately !!!

The following economic measures are to take place in
the "Twelve Days of Christmas" subsidiary:

The partridge will be retained, but the pear tree never turned
out to be the cash crop forecasted. It will be replaced by a
plastic plant, providing savings in maintenance costs.

The two turtle doves represent a redundancy that is simply not
cost effective. In addition, their romance during the working
hours could not be condoned. The positions are, therefore,
eliminated.

The three French hens will remain intact and we may actually
expand the number of hens used. A recent time-motion-
profitability study proved that using illegal migratory fowl is
extremely profitable as it eliminates the company's need to
provide employee benefits because the hens do not meet federal
residency requirements.

The four calling birds were replaced by an automated voice mail
system, with a call waiting option. An analysis is underway to
determine who the birds have been calling, how often and how long
they talked. Once this information is determined, the Accounting
Department will deduct the costs of any inappropriate non-
business calls from their final paycheck.

The five golden rings have been put on hold by the Board of
Directors. Maintaining a portfolio based on one commodity could
have negative implications for institutional investors.
Diversification into other precious metals as well as a mix of T-
bills and high technology stocks appear to be in order.

The six geese-a-laying constitutes a luxury which can no longer
be afforded. It has long been felt that the production rate of
one egg per goose per day is an example of their decline in
productivity. Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the
selection procedure by the Personnel Department will assure
management that from now on every goose it gets will be a good
one.

The seven swans-a-swimming is obviously a number chosen in better
times. Their function is primarily decorative. Mechanical swans
are on order. The current swans will be retrained to learn some
new strokes to better enhance their outplacement.

As you know, the eight maids-a-milking concept has been under
heavy scrutiny by the EEOC. A male/female balance in the work
force is being sought. The more militant maids consider this a
dead-end job with no upward mobility. Automation of the process
may permit the maids to try a-mending, a-mentoring, or a-
motoring.

Nine ladies dancing has always been an odd number. This function
will be phased out as these individuals grow older and can no
longer do the steps. Let me hasten to add that the company policy
prohibits age discrimination. Should these individuals be asked
to leave prior to their voluntary retirement, rest assured our
Law Department will ensure an ironclad defense against an
employee lawsuit.

Ten Lords-a-Leaping is overkill. The high costs of Lords plus the
expense of international air travel prompted the Compensation
Committee to suggest replacing this group with ten out-of-work
congressmen. While leaping ability may be somewhat sacrificed,
significant savings should result due to the number of
congressmen left unemployed by the election.

Eleven pipers piping and twelve drummers drumming is a simple
case of the band getting too big. A substitution with a string
quartet, a cutback on new music and no uniforms will produce
savings to the bottom line.

Though incomplete, studies by our latest consultant indicate that
stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we can
drop-ship in one day, service levels will be improved and we can
expect a substantial reduction in the use of part-time personnel.


=====================================
7. The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show
=====================================

The place for natural health tips, product reviews,
and interview with experts in Alternative Medicine, Holistic
Nursing, Nutrition, Energy Healing, and Essential Oils.

Ask your most important question about natural health issues
and listen to the show for your answers!

Ask your question right now by going to:
http://www.GreenTeaWithMarilee.com


------------------------------------------------------

Where to Meet, Hear, or Learn with Home Spa Lady:

------------------------------------------------------

The "Green Tea with Marilee" Show

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7 PM EST

"Life-Saving Secrets Most Doctors Don't Know About Breast Cancer"
with
Special Guest Susan Silberstein, PhD
Founder, The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education
Author, Hungry for Health and Creator, "Beat Cancer" Series

Learn more and register here:
http://snipurl.com/gtwm_lifesavngsecrts


Can't make the date?

Register anyway - you will receive the replay that will be
emailed directly to you after the event.

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professionals with a practice!

Purchase this ebook for immediate download.

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you are all so beautiful!

http://snipurl.com/8_steps_ebook

-----------------------------------------------

PERMISSION TO REPRINT: You may reprint any items from "Home Spa
Lady's Tips of the Week" in your own print or electronic
newsletter, but please include the following paragraph:

Reprinted from "Home Spa Lady's Tips of the Week," a free
on how to Make Every Day A Spa Day. Subscribe at
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com.

=======================================================
Marilee Tolen RN
a.k.a. Home Spa Lady
marilee777@aol.com
Phone: 856-857-1799 (East Coast)