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31.12.09

Happy New YOU - "10" Ways to a New You in 2010 / Issue # 195 - December 30, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 195 - December 30, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
Home Spa Lady™

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This NEW YEAR Issue
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1. Happy New YOU - "10" Ways to a New You in 2010

2. Essential Oil Tip: Hangover Remedy

3. Quote of the Week: Diane von Furstenberg

4. Recipe of the Week: Organic Cinnamon Rolls

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

7. Private Sessions with Marilee

8. Upcoming Events

* Future Plans for Home Spa Lady Tips


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1. Happy New YOU - "10" Things We Do to a New You in 2010
=========================================================

Here are 10 things we do ~
that if you bring consciousness to ~
will Create a New You ~
in 2010 !!

I love when "Zen" and "Practicality" come together.

The simple becomes profound, even life changing,
with just a bit of conscious awareness to normal
activities of daily living.

I've created this list and added short explanations
of why, how, and what to expect.

Applying conscious awareness to these things, along with
positive intent, will produce outcomes that will create
a New You in the year to come.


Chew
Chew your mouthful of food at least 20 times.
Digestion begins with chewing. Saliva lubricates
the food and releases enzymes to help break down
food. It also aids the transport of nutrients from
the food into your body.
This will help you:
--feel full faster
--eat less
--have less gas and bloating


Breathe
Take deep breaths often and prolong
exhalations when you can.
Deep breathing brings more oxygen into the body.
Every cell is nourished. This promotes
relaxation. Your metabolism will increase.
Endorphins (the bodies own painkillers) will release.
The lungs help to detoxify the body.
This will help you:
--relax
--relieve stress-related aches
--sleep better
--clear the mind
--rid of toxins


Move
Move the body as often as you can
including bouncing motions. Movement
and bouncing mobilize your lymphatic
system. This system helps to remove
toxins from your tissues. There are many
other benefits to moving your body.
This will help you:
--eliminate toxins
--develop muscles strength
--improve bone health
--breathe more naturally
--oxygenate tissues
--strengthen your heart
--burn calories
--decrease your appetite


Sweat
Create conditions in which you can sweat.
The skin is an organ of elimination and
has as one of its functions the ability
to get rid of harmful toxins in the body,
thus taking pressure off of other important
organs of elimination.
This will help you:
--cleanse your skin
--improve blood circulation
--lose weight
--relax
--detoxify the body


Smile
Smile more. Smile often. Smile as much as you can
(even if you don't feel like it).
People are drawn to people who smile.
Smiling lifts the face and makes you look younger.
This will help you:
--improve your mood
--stay positive
--relieve stress
--look more attractive
--relieve stress
--seem more successful


Sunbathe
Get yourself in the sunshine often in small doses
but at least 5 minutes a day.
Vitamin D is produced by your skin in response to
exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight.
There is overwhelming research to the benefits of
taking in enough Vitamin D, and it is so easy just
through sunshine.
This will help you:
--prevent osteoporosis
--balance insulin production
--prevent cancer
--improve depression


Poop
Make sure your colon is eliminating properly.
Many health experts say that "death begins
in the colon". Improper elimination, such as
constipation can have tremendous negative impact
on the body and it can create toxicity in the tissues
and the organs which appear as a variety of symptoms.
Ideally you should have a bowel movement naturally
after every meal. Consider colon cleansing techniques
if you are not pooping enough.
This will help you:
--think more clearly
--breathe better
--eliminate allergies
--stop bloating after meals
--have more energy
--lose weight
--improve concentration
--absorb vitamins and minerals better
--have clear skin
--have better overall healthful feeling


Listen
Being an authentic listener has tremendous benefits.
When you truly listen to others you can expand your
knowledge, improve relationships, reduce communication
errors, and become more well-liked. Listening to
yourself has even greater benefits. Having the ability
to be still and quiet enough to listen to your inner
voice and Divine Guidance can shift your perceptions,
strengthen your decisions, and change your life. Listening
is the basis for many meditative practices.
Listening better to others and yourself
will help you:
--solve problems
--make better decisions
--learn more about others and yourself
--have greater recognition
--be less distracted
--gain m ore respect
--uncover opportunities
--have more inner peace

Hydrate
Drinking water is vital to the body. Our bodies are made
up of mostly water and when we are dehydrated the many
systems in the body suffer. Every cell in the body needs
water. True hydration comes from drinking water only, not
from other beverages.
This will help you:
--reduce hunger
--look younger with healthier skin
--rid body of fat
--combat daily ailments like headaches
--improve digestion and constipation
--keep joints and muscles lubr icated
--be more productive and alert
--think more clearly
--relieve fatigue

Stretch
Stretching comes naturally to all of us, but not
many of us pay attention to when we want and need
to do it. The body has a natural inclination to
stretch when the muscles and tendons have not been
used for awhile, such as upon awakening from sleep.
Stretching is also very natural for animals. We can
observe how frequently cats and dogs stretch to
become more aware of our own need and desire to
stretch. Stretching frequently with conscious intention
beyond the natural inclination, helps to keep the body in shape.
This will help you:
--increase blood circulation
--reduce muscle tension
--increase energy levels
--increase range of motion
--reduce back pain
--increase flexibility
--feel good


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Hangover Remedy
=========================================

Should you imbibe on New Years Eve
and have a less than optimal morning after. . .

The Young Living Essential Oil Blend of
"Harmony" is indicated as a natural
remedy for hangovers.

Rub this oil on your sternum and back of neck
to relieve hangover symptoms.


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. Quote of the Week: Secret to Happiness
=========================================

........Success, Happiness and Contentment. . .

"The secret is to enjoy being you."

~Diane von Furstenberg


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4. Recipe of the Week: Organic Cinnamon Rolls
=======================================================

Homemade organic cinnamon rolls with orange icing

Start the mix on Christmas eve day, then bake the next day.

¦4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose organic flour
¦1 package dry yeast
¦1 cup organic milk
¦1/3 cup sugar
¦1/3 cup organic butter
¦1/2 teaspoon salt
¦2 organic eggs

In a mixing bowl combine 2 cups flour + yeast.

In a saucepan heat your milk gently with the sugar,
butter, and salt til just warm.

Add the milk mix plus eggs to the flour and
yeast and mix well (about three minutes).

Grab a big wooden spoon and mix in as much of the
rest of the flour as you can.

Knead the dough til it’s smooth and elastic-like.

Shape dough into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl,
then let it sit for about an hour til it doubles in size.

Punch dough down, divide in half, cover
and let it rest 10 minutes.

While it rests make your cinnamon mix.

Mix 1/2 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Roll the dough portions into two 12×8 rectangle, brush
3 tablespoons melted butter over the two rectangles,
then sprinkle half the cinnamon mix onto each portion.

Roll up your rectangles like a jelly roll.

Seal the end seams of the rolls then cut each roll into
12 equal pieces.

Place into 2 greased 9 inch baking pans, cover
loosely with plastic wrap and pop them into the fridge.

On New Years morning take the rolls out of the fridge
and let them sit for 30 minutes then bake for 20-25 minutes
in a 375 oven.

Cool, remove from pans and drizzle with icing.

For icing just mix 1 cup sifted powdered sugar with 1/4
teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon orange juice.

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

On New Year's Eve Sally, who had been angry
with her husband, went out with a few girlfriends
and had too much champagne.

She started to drive home and she realized that she was
in no shape to drive, so she sensibly left her
Lexus parked in the lot and walked home.

As she was wobbling along, she was stopped
by a policeman. 'What are you doing out
here at four o'clock in the morning?' asked
the police officer.

'I'm on my way to a lecture,' answered Sally.

'And who on earth, in their right mind,
is going to give a lecture at this time
on New Year's Eve?' enquired the police officer
sarcastically.

'My husband,' she grimly slurred.

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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
=============================

Welcome New Members!

Patsy Reynolds
Loretta Schoettler
Victoria Buckel
Harshananda Carman
Laurine Vogt
Patricia Minix
Belinda Gilbert

December's 20/20 Teleseminar:
"How to Do the Body Scrub/Rub - and Why"

This recording has been uploaded in your
private Social Networking area
for HSL IC members.

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

If you are a member and have not gotten into our
Inner Circle site - please email pat@yourotherhand.com
for assistance.
------------------

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle

=================================
7. Private Sessions with Marilee
=================================

Learn how you can work One on One with Marilee
to make rapid positive changes in your life.

For more information:
http://www.homespalady.com/mentoring-sessions.htm
(Limited Space Available)

====================
8. Upcoming Events
====================

January 4th/ 11th - "Host Your Own Teleseminars"
6 Hour Webinar (3 hours each)
http://tinyurl.com/build-ur-biz-in-2010

January 13, 2010
"Healer, Heal Thyself" (In-Person Training)
http://www.readytotransform.com/marilee_011310.html


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* Future Plans for Home Spa Lady Tips
=======================================

I'm simplifying. . . and you will be
getting more!

Starting in the new year you will now
be receiving a "Tip of the Week".

Yup, "a" simple tip - once a week!
(in place of this LONG newsletter)

Sometimes that is all we need. . .
that little insight, a reminder,
or a quick lesson on a simple
but powerful technique that we
can do during the day that can
help us improve our lifestyle, feel
better, look better, and be
healthy and happy.

But don't worry, I'm not going
anywhere!

Actually there will be more ways
for you to experience Home Spa
Lady and many of the "Simple Solutions
for Self Care at Home".

I will be launching my new blog
which I think you will love because
I will be writing similar content
to what I have shared with you here
in the newsletter for the past 5 years!

Also, I suggest that you follow me
on Facebook and Twitter (although
I don't tweet as much as I Facebook -
interesting now how "Facebook" has
become a verb!)

And there will be more ways at different
levels that you can access time with me.

Don't forget - right now you can jump
in on Home Spa Lady's Inner Circle
to have the information that you love
right at your fingertips! We have
our own private Social Networking
site!

I'm really excited about the upcoming
year and the new things that will be
coming out of Home Spa Lady!. . .

and I am dedicated to helping you
create a healthy natural lifestyle!


=========================================
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
ezine 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)

16.12.09

Prevent Holiday Pounds / Issue # 194 - December 16, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 194 - December 16, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com
Home Spa Lady ™

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


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

1. Prevent Holiday Pounds

2. Essential Oil Tip: Christmas Spirit

3. Quote of the Week: Give Love

4. Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese Appetizer Tarts

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

7. Private Sessions with Marilee

8. Upcoming Events

9. F'REE Christmas Stuff!!

* Future Plans for Home Spa Lady Tips


I wish you all a most blessed holiday!
Love, Marilee


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1. Prevent Holiday Pounds
===========================

This is a time of year when we are most apt to put
on the pounds ~ even if we are well intended to
NOT eat the cookies!

With all of the social events, gatherings, and festivities, we
have more opportunities to eat more often - and a darn good
excuse - "it's the holidays!"

Here are some tips to prevent weight gain over this holiday
season:

--Make sure you have a few supplements that will naturally keep
your metabolism in check, such as chromium. Chromium is used in
the body for carbohydrate metabolism and insulin function.

--Essential Fatty Acids (like fish oil, flax and evening primrose
oils) are also good supplements to be taking. EFA's are known
to enhance "thermogenesis" and lipid metabolism which reduces
body fat deposits.

--Drink green tea - it too increases metabolism.

--Use peppermint oil everyday (inhalation or topical), it
decreases appetite. (Its also great for sinus congestion,
headaches, joint discomfort, upset stomachs too!)

--If you are attending an evening party or dinner with friends or
family, make sure you eat a big lunch.

--Wait one hour after you eat before you hit the sweets.

--Don't drink alcohol on an empty stomach. If and when you do
drink alcoholic beverages, alternate with non-alcoholic drinks.

--If you are having your own dinner party, place the foods
strategically so you can grab for healthier choices right next
to the less than healthier choice (ie - celery, cucumber,
and carrots next to or in the cheese tray. . .and your fruit next
to the cookies.)

--Stop eating when you are full!

--Make sure you are experiencing the JOY! Joy and Laughter
can be Very Full-Filling!


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2. Essential Oil Tip: Christmas Spirit
=========================================

This is the most wonderful essential oil blend.

It's a purifying blend of evergreen, citrus, and
spice that brings joy, peace, happiness, and security.

This blend is a combination of Orange, Cinnamon Bark,
and Spruce.

This smells wonderful diffused throughout the home
and it has great natural antiviral, antifungal,
and antibacterial effects!

Cold air diffusion (with a special essential oil diffuser)
is the best way to use this blend for the optimum effects.

You can also add a few drops to wood before putting it in
the fireplace. And for a real treat when cleaning the house
you can splash a few drops on your paper vacuum cleaner bag!


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. Quote of the Week: Give Love
=====================================

"If there is no joyous way to give a festive gift,
give love away." Unknown


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4. Recipe of the Week: Goat Cheese Appetizer Tarts
==============================================

Perfect Holiday Appetizer!

2 packages mini fillo tart shells (30 shells total)
1/4 cup glazed walnuts (such as Emerald), plus more for garnish
11 oz. semi-soft goat cheese
1 Tbsp. all-fruit strawberry jelly
1/4 cup cherry-flavored sweetened dried cranberries (such as
Craisins)

--Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
--Place glazed walnuts in the work bowl of a food processor
fitted with a metal blade.
--Pulse a few times until walnuts are chopped finely.
--Add goat cheese, strawberry jelly and dried cranberries to food
processor and process until mixture is smooth.

--Spread mini fillo shells onto two cookie sheets.
--Spoon goat cheese spread into mini fillo shells, dividing
evenly among shells. Or make your own pastry bag by filling a
gallon-sized Ziploc bag with the goat cheese mixture and cutting
off one of the bottom corners of the bag.
--Pipe the goat cheese spread into mini fillo shells using the
Ziploc bag.
--Garnish with additional glazed walnuts, if desired.

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

Downsizing at Christmas

Today's economic challenges require the North Pole
to continue to look for better, more competitive steps.

Effective immediately, the following economy 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 hanging plant, providing considerable
savings in maintenance.

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

The three French hens will remain intact. After all, everyone loves
the French.

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.

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 the decline in productivity.
Three geese will be let go, and an upgrading in the selection procedure
by personnel 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 and therefore 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 workforce
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-mulching.

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.

Ten Lords-a-leaping is overkill. The high cost 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,
the savings are significant because we expect an oversupply of
unemployed congressmen this year.

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

We can expect a substantial reduction in assorted people, fowl,
animals and other expenses. Though incomplete, studies indicate
that stretching deliveries over twelve days is inefficient. If we
can drop ship in one day, service levels will be improved.

Regarding the lawsuit filed by the attorney's association seeking
expansion to include the legal profession ("thirteen lawyers-a-suing"),
action is pending.

Lastly, it is not beyond consideration that deeper cuts may be
necessary in the future to stay competitive. Should that happen,
the Board will request management to scrutinize the Snow White Division
to see if seven dwarfs is the right number.


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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
=============================

By now you got your fun Holiday Gift.
Make sure you "charge" your glasses
in the light before you wear them -
so they can "Glow in the Dark"!

Have fun!


December's 20/20 Teleseminar:
"How to Do the Body Scrub/Rub - and Why"

This recording has been uploaded in your
private Social Networking area
for HSL IC members.

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

If you are a member and have not gotten into our
Inner Circle site - please email pat@yourotherhand.com
for assistance.
------------------

Home Spa Lady's 'Inner Circle'

Exclusively for YOU . . . . . .

. . .the Serious Self-Educated Wellness Expert
or
. . .the Holistic Health Care Practitioner/Professional

A special place to access:

--Hours of education and insight from Alternative Medical
Experts, Holistic Nutrition, Consciousness Leaders
in interview format from "Green Tea with Marilee" interviews

--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
in everyday life and for certain health conditions

--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
http://snipurl.com/hsl_inner_circle


=================================
7. Private Sessions with Marilee
=================================

Learn how you can work One on One with Marilee
to make rapid positive changes in your life.

For more information:
http://www.homespalady.com/mentoring-sessions.htm
(Limited Space Available)

====================
8. Upcoming Events
====================

December 17th - M5 Members
"Leverage Your Knowledge Into Income:
Deciding on Your Info Product"

January 4th/ 11th
This class is open to anyone

"Host Your Own Teleseminars"
6 Hour Webinar (3 hours each)
Stay tuned for registration details


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9. F'ree Online Christmas Items
================================

Here are a few f'ree Christmas Give-Aways
online that you can have fun with!

Merry Christmas!

(You might even use these as gift ideas)

F'ree Christmas Countdown Generator
http://snipurl.com/christmas_countdown

F'ree Online Christmas Games
Sit with your grandkids on your lap for this one:
http://www.freechristmasgames.com/


F'ree Christmas Carol Sheet music
http://www.christmas-carol-music.org/Index_of_Titles.html

F'ree Christmas e-greetings
http://www.christmas-egreetings.com/


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* Future Plans for Home Spa Lady Tips
=======================================

I'm simplyfying. . . and you will be
getting more!

Starting in the new year you will now
be receiving a "Tip of the Week".

Yup, "a" simple tip - once a week!
(in place of this LONG newsletter)

Sometimes that is all we need. . .
that little insight, a reminder,
or a quick lesson on a simple
but powerful technique that we
can do during the day that can
help us improve our lifestyle, feel
better, look better, and be
healthy and happy.

But don't worry, I'm not going
anywhere!

Actually there will be more ways
for you to experience Home Spa
Lady and many of the "Simple Solutions
for Self Care at Home".

I will be launching my new blog
which I think you will love because
I will be writing similar content
to what I have shared with you here
in the newsletter for the past 5 years!

Also, I suggest that you follow me
on Facebook and Twitter (although
I don't tweet as much as I Facebook -
interesting now how "Facebook" has
become a verb!)

And there will be more ways at different
levels that you can access time with me.

Don't forget - right now you can jump
in on Home Spa Lady's Inner Circle
to have the information that you love
right at your fingertips! We have
our own private Social Networking
site!

I'm really excited about the upcoming
year and the new things that will be
coming out of Home Spa Lady!. . .

and I am dedicated to helping you
create a healthy natural lifestyle!


=========================================
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
ezine 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)

3.12.09

My Secret Tip for Holiday Stress Issue / # 193 - December 2, 2009

Home Spa Lady's
Tips of the Week
Issue # 193 - December 2, 2009
Publisher: Marilee Tolen RN
mailto:marilee777@aol.com
http://www.HomeSpaLady.com

Home Spa Lady ™

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

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

1. My Secret Tip for Holiday Stress

2. Essential Oil Tip: Frankincense - in Your Protein Shake!

3. Quote of the Week: Charlie Brown

4. Recipe of the Week: Roasted Beets with Feta

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

6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News

7. Private Sessions with Marilee

8. Upcoming Events

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1. My Secret Tip 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'
lists 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.

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 overindulgence 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 washcloth, and your naked bod.

Here's how to do this in a snapshot:

--Create privacy in your bathroom and have your nightclothes 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.

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: Frankincense - in Your Protein Shake!
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Yes, Frankincense is one of the Holy Gifts - and rightfully so!
( check out http://www.pubmed.com) to do some research
on your own about "Boswellia and Cancer! Frankincense IS Boswellia!)

Well here's tip on how to use it for yourself TODAY in a
practical manner - put a few drops in your Protein Shake!

Check it out (59 seconds): http://tinyurl.com/drinkfrankincense


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products see your Young Living Distributor or go to
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3.Quote of the Week: Charlie Brown
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This is my "depressed stance." When you're depressed,
it makes a lot of difference how you stand. The worst
thing you can do is straighten up and hold your head high
because then you'll start to feel better. If you're going
to get any joy out of being depressed, you've got to stand
like this. ~Charlie Brown


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4. Recipe of the Week: Roasted Beets with Feta
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Ingredients

--4 beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached
--1/4 cup minced shallot
--2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
--2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
--1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
--1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
--salt and pepper to taste
--1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
--Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, and place onto a baking sheet.
--Bake beets in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
--Once done, remove from oven, and allow to cool until you can handle them.
--Peel beets, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
--While the beets are roasting, whisk together shallot, parsley,
olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl until blended; -
--Season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
--Place the warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish,
--Pour vinaigrette over the beets,
--Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.


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

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," Saint Peter said.

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 women's glasses.

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

The man replied, "They're Carol's."


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6. HSL's "Inner Circle" News
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HSL Inner Circle Members - Look for a
little Holiday gift in the mail from
me in the next 10 days! (Bulky Envelope!)

December's 20/20 Teleseminar:
"7 Minute Body Scrub - Stress Solution"
Tuesday December 15th at 10 am est
Details will be mailed and are in your
membership site!

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If you are a member and have not gotten into our
Inner Circle site - please email pat@yourotherhand.com
for assistance.
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--Tons of tips on using therapeutic essential oils
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--Marilee's recorded trainings and fun videos

--Archived 'Tips of the Week' newsletters and many articles

--Community of like minded people

--An easy place to create your own blog

--Your own private page

--A way to start a discussion in a forum

--Create your own group if you have a special interest topic

Learn more:
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Learn how you can work One on One with Marilee
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For more information:
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8. Upcoming Events
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December 11th - M5 Silver Members
F'ree Advice Friday 1 - 4 pm est
Details will be emailed

December 15th - HSL Inner Circle Members
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Details emailed

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