A Small Contribution to Japan

It's quite obvious that Japan is in dire straights and needs a helping hand.  From Nature With Love (FNWL) will match any contributions made through their shopping system through March 18th to the Red Cross to aid Japan. 

If you use the affiliate link in the right side bar of my blog to place an order with FNWL, I receive a small percentage of your order.  I will take all affiliate money earned plus a matching contribution of my own for the remainder of March and also donate to the Red Cross in a small effort to help Japan. 

So be sure to use my affiliate link and lets help Japan while we make our bath and body products.

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Our Hearts Go Out to Japan

As you know, Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. Incredible destruction was caused by a wall of water after the 8.9-magnitude tremor.  Thousands have perished and hundreds of thousands are displaced.  And a nuclear power plant teeters on the the edge of further catastrophe.

Words cannot express my hopes of peace for these people and a speedy return to normality for this struggling country.  You are in our hearts.  Hang in there.

If you remember after the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile last year, I mentioned that there would be others.  Click here to view that statement.  If the earthquake had been small, I'd say we were coming to an end of these consecutive disasters, but considering the magnitude of this earthquake, I'm gonna say it's not over til the fat lady sings.  This is simple logic.  When pressure builds in one area, it must be evenly released to go back to normal. Again we must watch vigilantly and continue to reach out to our neighbors.

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Lavender Chamomile Massage Oil Recipe - Herbal Spa Treatments

Lavender Chamomile Massage Oil

Oil infusion:

½ part dried chamomile flowers

½ part dried lavender buds

2 parts oil (grape seed oil is great for massage)

Infuse the flowers in the oil using one of the methods discussed above.

Massage oil:
4 oz oil infusion (see above)
12 drops Lavender essential oil
12 drops Chamomile essential oil
¼ teaspoon vitamin E
Add essential oils and vitamin E to infused oil and blend. Massage a small amount into skin.

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