February and St. Valentine’s Day can be discouraging for some if you think of it strictly in the terms of a romantic relationship. Valentine’s Day is a day of remembering the love we have for ourselves and a wide variety of others, including our animals and the earth! Make this delightful day of hearts and flowers a day of seeing the best in yourself and those around you! Remember, the best gift we can gift is the gift of self and even with constricted money belts, there are inexpensive and healthy was to demonstrate our love. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

Tips for a Healthier Environment and Saving Money!

Ideas from Friends and other sources:

1. Spray your sheets daily with an Essential Oil Spray to preserve the freshness of your sheets and decrease washing. This helps your budget and the environment. (Essential oils can promote sleep, kill virus, fungus and bacteria and make your room and bed a welcoming retreat at the end of your day.)
2. Keep purses, brief cases, lap tops, cell phones and other items placed directly on floors off of your table and counter tops, beds, sinks, etc. They are loaded with organisms that are collected in the course of our day and unknowing transmitted to areas that are ‘sacred’ to us. Basic rule– floors are ‘dirty’– that is where virus, fungus and bacteria reside especially outside of our living space. Counter and table tops are considered ‘clean’ but only if we adhere to the rule of not placing dirty on the clean. Think about where you place your ‘stuff’ and do you want what in on your ‘stuff’ in your mouth? Regularly clean these items and an essential oil spray at a 5% dilution will keep virus, fungus and bacteria in check. (Cloth bags carry the most organisms and are most difficult to keep clean.)
3. Clean your switch plates, doors and commode handles routinely. Often we may not think about cleaning these fixtures. Think about the items you touch outside of your home, who has touched them and what was on their hands? Essential Oil Sprays can kill the organisms and make your home or office smell wonderful as well.

No Over the Counter (OTC) Cold and Cough Drugs for Children 2-5 Years of Age
This is not new information but just a reminder that physicians believe OTC drugs may do more harm than good for your precious little one. Information found on (MedScape and released by MD Health.) Remember, there are essential oil options.

What’s New?
De-stressing the Distressed CD-Cheryl’s first CD that includes stress reduction strategies, review of 6 essential oils, a breathing exercise and Frequently Asked Questions. Based on past lectures, this is soothing, relevant information to hear while you drive, while you are ‘on-hold’ or when you need reminded just how important you really are. $15

Blessings,
Cheryl