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 ™

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Home Spa Lady ~ Simple Solutions for Self-Care At Home
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In This HOLIDAY Issue
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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.

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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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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


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7. Private Sessions with Marilee
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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)

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8. Upcoming Events
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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
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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
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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!


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