Spring Fever is here !
March 19, 2009
Hello again everyone !
I hope you are all enjoying getting ready for Spring.
We have been.
My lilacs are getting ready to burst into bloom and I can't wait because I have a waiting list for my lilac soap and this year, i want to try my hand at a lilac perfume with them too. I will take a ton of blossoms to infuse into my oils to capture the scent, but it will be worth it.
I also see my crocus is up and many other flowers and herbs are starting to peek their heads out of the dirt now.
This is going to be a very busy year for me.
I was invited to appear at a fundraiser for our local botanical garden - Fellow's Riverside Garden at Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio and they asked me to bring lots of my products too.
The person in charge said that their focus this year is on natural health and wellness so she wanted my products to be showcased for the hundreds of patrons to have access to.
The event is called Girls Night Out and it is at the end of May.
I am so busy trying...
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Worked on inventory today
November 24, 2008
I have to get ready to start my herb seedlings in a few months and I need to know what I am low on - so "a-counting-we-will-go" ...
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garden, herb, herb garden, herbs, soap supplies
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How I fight my genetic failings in the battle for my skin...
October 6, 2008
As I said in my last post - I, and many from my Dad's side of the family, have a genetic connective tissue disorder that can do quite a number on our skin.
All is not lost though.
Yes, it is true that I can't "cure" my connective tissue issues - BUT I can help my skin a little.
I started making my own perfumes, balms, lip balms, bath salts teas and other all-natural products and after a little while, I started to see some improvement in my skin.
I think the improvements are partly from NOT using store-bought toxic soups anymore AND partly from the herbs/flowers/oils... that I use in my products. The natural word hold many helpful secrets for us - if we just look into it.
I am an Organic Gardener and will only use all-natural herbs/flowers/spices... in what I make for me, my family and my customers.
I will NEVER go back to store bought beauty products again !
My skin will still have its issues because it is genetic, but I do get good results from my all natural herbal salves and other things that I make.
Organically Yours,
Diana
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The joys of Organic Gardening and Natural Living...
September 8, 2008
I just love being able to go out into the yard and make a salad or grab a snack right off of the tree !
My friends are amazed at how good a REAL peach tastes - LOL
I am slowly adding to my collection of organic herbs, flowers, fruits and nuts.
Let's see, I have:
English walnut trees and hazelnut bushes. (I will have almond trees too as a dear friend sent me some organic almond seeds to start)
Plum, peach, pear, apple, and cherry - fruit trees. (Maybe some others too, but I can't think of them right now)
I have way too many herbs and flowers to list, but I have a whole lot of lavender and roses as I use a bunch of them in my soaps, perfumes, balms, bath teas, sachets, neck pillows and eye masks/pillow ... .
I also love to cook from scratch so all of these really come in handy. Look on my site for rose recipes.
I am trying to teach my kids about healthy living and Organic gardening. They love to grow their own food and will often try something new just because they grew it themselves.
Our skin is much nicer too...
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flowers, fruit, fruits, garden, health, herbs, lavender, nuts, organic, organic gardening, roses, skin care, skincare
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Homemade Chicken, Herbs and Noodles - That's what's for supper !
July 12, 2007
I've had chicken cooking on low on the stove since about 8:30 this morning. The house smells so good !
Amanda deboned and shredded the meat for me.
I gathered chives, parsley, oregano, garlic ... and added them to the simmering pot - Yummmmmmm !
Soon the egg noodles will go into the pot too and then we will eat it ALL up.
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chicken soup, herbs, supper
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herbs and flowers, and oils ... Oh my !
July 3, 2007
I am reorganizing all of my dried herbs and flowers, oils, Essential oils, clays, spices, salts, and other ingredients for that I use in my soaps and Bath "Teas"...
When I make my next soaps & Bath "Teas", it will go much smoother if all of the ingredients, molds and muslin bags are in one main area. I have Sooooooooooo much though - I hope it all fits on the shelves where I plan to put it ;)
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bath tea, goat milk soap, herbs, soap, soaps
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info about aloe vera ... and Herbal formulas for life threatening health conditions newsletter
March 31, 2007
OTAL HEALTH Newsletter - Special Issue No. 7A
HERBAL INTENSIVE THERAPY - Part 1: Acute, Emergency & Life-
Threatening Health Conditions - Therapeutic Plants, Actions & Formulas
Compiled & Edited By Tom Harrelson (Revised 1/22/04)
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NOTE: The Herbal Formulas, which are in this Newsletter, are VERY EFFECTIVE, being developed by Dr. Richard Schulze, Clinical Herbalist! "TUNE" into your Body, so that you'll obtain MORE EFFICIENT Results, while doing them!
This Newsletter could CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE, so please check the Revised Date above. If you're reading this Newsletter On-Line, you can CLICK ON ANY Link (Blue Underlined Words or Phrases) for MORE Information about that particular Word or Phrase!
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ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER
Therapeutic Action: Activated Charcoal works by ADSORPTION, which is an Electrical Action, rather than Absorption, which is a Mechanical Action. Activated Charcoal ADSORBS MOST Organic and Inorganic Chemicals, that do NOT belong in the Body, but it does NOT ADSORB Nutrients!
Formula: To make an Activated Charcoal Slurry, you must:
1. Add 1 tsp. of Activated Charcoal Powder to an 8 oz. Glass of PURE Water and stir.
NOTE: LOWER the Dosage to 1/2 tsp....
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Safety with Herbs chart
January 29, 2007
Welcome to the web-log (blog) of Diana's - a Gift Shop in Hubbard Ohio
November 17, 2006
Well, here is my "official" blog.
I have 2 other ones, but this will be my main online journal.
Check here often for organic gardening information and tips. I will also feature the use of herbs, flowers and foods... as natural elements to aid us.
I will try to post photos, updates, and discounts & specials... here as well.
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