Stressed? Sugar Scrub It Away!

admin — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:58:45 +0000

The other day I was having quite the stressful day going from task to task. It was time for a quick shower when I remembered my homemade sugar scrub. As soon as I opened it, the lovely aroma drifted from it’s container causing me to stop in my tracks. I could not help but pause, stand still while the water trickled down my body, close my eyes, and inhale the relaxing essentials oils.

In that moment my to do list did not matter. The crazy day did not matter. Nothing mattered but that moment of letting go as I tuned into my body. The stress quickly disappeared and as I used the scrub I noticed how awesome it felt … the scrubbies on my skin and then the silky, smooth, moisturized feel from the oil.

I was able to go about the rest of my day feeling so very lovely in body, mind, and spirit. I smelled great and my skin felt so lovely, even sexy!

This is self-nurture at its finest in my book!

So for me, making the sugar scrub is self-nurturing in and of itself because I love to be creative. And then, of course, every time I use it, it makes me feel so good especially when I take the time to tune into my body like I did this particular day.

I encourage you, whether you buy a scrub or make one, do give it a try and add a lovely sugar scrub shower or bath to your self-nurture practice.

Mint/Lavender Sugar Scrub

Mix together: Oil (any oil but I like organic sesame oil

because it absorbs into my skin nicely and it helps to

calm the nervous system.)

Sugar (Whatever you have on hand is fine. I used

regular white sugar here, but my favorite is raw sugar

because I like a little bigger grit).

Then add your favorite essential oils. I used spearmint,

peppermint, and lavender. Garnish is optional. I added

fresh mint leaves for eye appeal.

Enjoy!!

Starbucks! Have You Heard?

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 02:06:10 +0000

Have you heard??

Today I come to you with a very simple personal passion. It will not be much of a surprise to those of you who know me well or those of you who have gotten to know me through The Wonder Woman Challenge.

Although it is not my life passion, it is something that I thoroughly enjoy and it literally fills my cup. It sees me when I’m happy or sad. It sees me with or without make-up. It sees me through the thick and thin of life.

What might I be talking about? Are you ready? You may have already guest given the title of this article …

Coffee!!

I love coffee … all different kinds of coffee. I love coffee paraphernalia … and especially mugs! I own quite a collection of the cutest coffee mugs of which I have started a photo album for on the Wonder Woman Challenge fan page on Facebook.

Every morning I open up the cupboard and ask myself, “Which mug do I feel like today?” Because you see the mug must match the mood for the day or at least for that morning, otherwise the coffee experience is not all that it could it be.

Have you heard??

When you really stop to think about what all we do over a cup of coffee, one begins to understand the experience of coffee … and indeed coffee is an experience. One of my favorites is spending time with a friend or family member catching up on life over a cup of coffee. Nothing thrills me more than for one of sons to suggest we go get coffee. So much happens over that cup of coffee! Love it!

And so why is coffee the topic today? Well have you heard? Certainly you have by now, BUT just in case you have not let me fill you in!!

Starbucks is offering FREE brewed coffee on April 15^th, which is tomorrow (I am writing this Thursday evening). They are encouraging folks to switch from paper cups to travel mugs all for the good of the planet. How fun is that?!

And, yes! The picture at the start of this article is my cutest travel mug. Cute! Cute! I found it at a very sweet, quaint coffee and tea shop. I say this all of the time, but truly it is the little things in life that give me so much joy!

So!! Tomorrow (or today, depending upon when you are reading this) grab a girlfriend and your favorite travel mug and spend some girl time catching up with one another over a free cup of coffee. It will just make your day!!

Oh! And!! Afterwards, come back to this article and leave a comment about how you spent your coffee experience. I will do the same!!

And, if you don’t have a Starbucks near you? Go out for a cup of coffee anyway with a friend using a travel mug or some kind of special mug and still come back and share your experience with us.

The Wonder Woman Challenge » Girl time

Stressed? Sugar Scrub It Away!

Starbucks! Have You Heard?

Have you heard??

Today I come to you with a very simple personal passion. It will not be much of a surprise to those of you who know me well or those of you who have gotten to know me through The Wonder Woman Challenge.

Although it is not my life passion, it is something that I thoroughly enjoy and it literally fills my cup. It sees me when I’m happy or sad. It sees me with or without make-up. It sees me through the thick and thin of life.

What might I be talking about? Are you ready? You may have already guest given the title of this article …

Coffee!!

I love coffee … all different kinds of coffee. I love coffee paraphernalia … and especially mugs! I own quite a collection of the cutest coffee mugs of which I have started a photo album for on the Wonder Woman Challenge fan page on Facebook.

Every morning I open up the cupboard and ask myself, “Which mug do I feel like today?” Because you see the mug must match the mood for the day or at least for that morning, otherwise the coffee experience is not all that it could it be.

Have you heard??

And so why is coffee the topic today? Well have you heard? Certainly you have by now, BUT just in case you have not let me fill you in!!

Starbucks is offering FREE brewed coffee on April 15^th, which is tomorrow (I am writing this Thursday evening). They are encouraging folks to switch from paper cups to travel mugs all for the good of the planet. How fun is that?!

And, yes! The picture at the start of this article is my cutest travel mug. Cute! Cute! I found it at a very sweet, quaint coffee and tea shop. I say this all of the time, but truly it is the little things in life that give me so much joy!

So!! Tomorrow (or today, depending upon when you are reading this) grab a girlfriend and your favorite travel mug and spend some girl time catching up with one another over a free cup of coffee. It will just make your day!!

Oh! And!! Afterwards, come back to this article and leave a comment about how you spent your coffee experience. I will do the same!!

And, if you don’t have a Starbucks near you? Go out for a cup of coffee anyway with a friend using a travel mug or some kind of special mug and still come back and share your experience with us.

Have fun!!

Shileen

P.S. As for Starbucks, read more about how you can make a difference.

The Wonder Woman Challenge » Girl time

Stressed? Sugar Scrub It Away!

Starbucks! Have You Heard?

Have you heard??

Today I come to you with a very simple personal passion. It will not be much of a surprise to those of you who know me well or those of you who have gotten to know me through The Wonder Woman Challenge.

Although it is not my life passion, it is something that I thoroughly enjoy and it literally fills my cup. It sees me when I’m happy or sad. It sees me with or without make-up. It sees me through the thick and thin of life.

What might I be talking about? Are you ready? You may have already guest given the title of this article …

Coffee!!

I love coffee … all different kinds of coffee. I love coffee paraphernalia … and especially mugs! I own quite a collection of the cutest coffee mugs of which I have started a photo album for on the Wonder Woman Challenge fan page on Facebook.

Every morning I open up the cupboard and ask myself, “Which mug do I feel like today?” Because you see the mug must match the mood for the day or at least for that morning, otherwise the coffee experience is not all that it could it be.

Have you heard??

And so why is coffee the topic today? Well have you heard? Certainly you have by now, BUT just in case you have not let me fill you in!!

Starbucks is offering FREE brewed coffee on April 15th, which is tomorrow (I am writing this Thursday evening). They are encouraging folks to switch from paper cups to travel mugs all for the good of the planet. How fun is that?!

And, yes! The picture at the start of this article is my cutest travel mug. Cute! Cute! I found it at a very sweet, quaint coffee and tea shop. I say this all of the time, but truly it is the little things in life that give me so much joy!

So!! Tomorrow (or today, depending upon when you are reading this) grab a girlfriend and your favorite travel mug and spend some girl time catching up with one another over a free cup of coffee. It will just make your day!!

Oh! And!! Afterwards, come back to this article and leave a comment about how you spent your coffee experience. I will do the same!!

And, if you don’t have a Starbucks near you? Go out for a cup of coffee anyway with a friend using a travel mug or some kind of special mug and still come back and share your experience with us.

Have fun!!

Shileen

P.S. As for Starbucks, read more about how you can make a difference.

Starbucks is offering FREE brewed coffee on April 15^th, which is tomorrow (I am writing this Thursday evening). They are encouraging folks to switch from paper cups to travel mugs all for the good of the planet. How fun is that?!