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Spa Gift Basket to Soothe Body and Mind
March 11th, 2010Spa gift baskets are popular gifts for women. They are filled with bath salt, bath gel, body lotion, aromatherapy candles, and other bath accessories. Some may include bath towel, slippers, potpourri drawer sachets, soft music CD, and chocolates. Spa gift baskets offer relaxation and rejuvenation to women who are busy moms, working women, and may not have time to indulge themselves in a relaxation bath otherwise. This article informs how spa gifts may help women to relax; and provides gift ideas for spa gift baskets.
Spa basket gift can provide relaxation and stress reduction because the body lotions, soap, aromatherapy candles, and drawer sachet that it is filled with may contain essential oils used for aromatherapy. Aromatherapy involves the use of essential oils extracted from the roots, leaves, seeds, or flowers of plants for healing, and to promote physical and mental well-being. Each essential oil has its own mix of active ingredients, which determine the use of a specific oil. For example, the smell of sweet orange oil is thought to be calming, helps provide emotional balance and bring on a positive outlook. Another essential oil, Lavender oil, is used for the relief of stress. In addition to aromatherapy, Other common items in the basket, for example, wooden body massager, soft music CD, will also help women to relax.
Essential oils have been used for healing, bathing and in perfumes for thousands of years. While it is not entirely clear how aromatherapy may work, some experts believe our sense of smell may play a role. For example, when we breathe in lavender oil vapor, it is believed to stimulate the activity of brain cells in the part of the brain that controls emotions and memory. Essential oils in body lotions and soap may also be absorbed through the skin.
Since spa gifts provide relaxation and healing, they are thoughtful gifts for your mom, wife, girlfriend, sister, or someone special. If you are a female boss, you can also send a spa gift to your female employee. Some of the popular spa gifts are reviewed below:
1. Spa Gift Basket:
This gift consists of a floral covered tin filled with revitalizing body lotion, bath gel and bath confetti, aromatherapy pillar candle, floating jasmine rose candle, toes and nails bristle brush, bath fizzies, body and hand cream, a relax and read pillow. and a pair of ultra soft slippers. The keepsake box can be reused for storing photos or cosmetics. This gorgeous gift can sooth the stress of any woman.
2. Essential Healing Spa Gift:
This basket is filled with comforting aromatherapy bath and body enhancements. To satisfy her taste bud, she will find sweet decadent tea with the crisp sensation of orange and lemon, creamy orange cream filled truffles, and fudge filled shortbread cookies. The basket is also filled with a complete selection of moisturizing body lotion, body butter, bath salt, back massager, for pampering its recipient.
3. Vanilla Spa:
This basket is filled to Overflowing with bath accessories including the vanilla milk bubble bath, shower gel and rich body lotion, flowering English soap bar, and vanilla bath caviar beads with a soft absorbent hand towel. There is also a 100% cotton plush white spa robe,along ith a wooden body massager. The keepsake wicker basket with closing lid and handles can be reused to store other bath items. This heavenly basket brings the spa right into the home of any woman.
4. Lavender Spa:
This lavish wire basket is filled with lavender scented body lotion, body gel, bath crystals, bath fizzers, body refresher spray, body bar and a loofah. She can truly relax her body and mind with the fragrance of this lavender spa gift.
5. Bath and Body Gift:
This silver plated wire basket contains matching body lotion, body butter, shower gel, bath fizzers, a body bar and an exfoliating bath sponge. This is a soothing treat for a busy mom or girlfriend.
6. Bath Gift:
You can provide your recipient a luxurious bath experience with a bath collection that leaves the skin delicately scented with fragrant pink water lily. The gift comes in a gorgeous reusable Victorian style bathtub, and includes moisture rich bath cream, vibrant body wash, creamy body bar, exfoliating body polisher, and an aromatherapy candle. You will find an inflatable bath pillow, soft terry towel, and a CD of natural sounds and rhythms that inspires clarity and calmness.
You can also find a bath gift in a lovely mesh cosmetic bag filled with lavender and vanilla scented bath products to relax the body, mind and spirit. The collection includes shower gel, body lotion, bath fizzers, bath crystals, and a bath sponge This is a great gift for yourself or someone you care about.
7. Pedicure Gift:
This complete pedicure gift set comes enclosed in a beautiful baby blue container and encompass everything she will need to pamper and perfect her feet.
8. Spa Gift Basket For Mom:
Spa gift baskets are popular gifts for mom. There are spa gifts designed especially for mom. A popular gift includes a ceramic mug inscribed with the words “My Mom is the Best!” and is accompanied by a matching ceramic photo frame for mom to show off your photo. Also included in the gift set are terry cloth slippers, aromatherapy potpourri, terry cloth bath pillow, moisturizing body lotion, bath & body gel, body spray, bath salts, exfoliating bath glove, assorted chocolates and cappuccino. This gift can be sent for mom’s birthday, Mothers day, and the holidays.
In summary, spa gift baskets offer a great way for women to relax and rejuvenate. They are thoughtful gifts to say you care, and can be sent to your mom, wife, girlfriend, sister, or someone special.
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Infinity Jewelry: A Symbol of the Strength of a Bond Between Father and Son
January 12th, 2010My penchant for infinity jewelry came by accident. My dad had given me his gold bracelet as a gift, an heirloom piece of sorts. Unknown to me, this was an infinity jewelry and it was pointed out by my girlfriend as she looked at it. She told me that this design was a symbol of the strength of our bond as father and son. The infinity jewelry that I wore symbolized a bond that had no bounds and would never break. I am not sure if my dad ever meant to give me the bracelet because it symbolized our bond. Maybe it was just because it was something he felt like giving me. Maybe it was because he loved me as well. Whatever the reasons may be, I never did ask dad why he gave me the bracelet. It is a father and son thing I guess not to ask some mushy question like that. But we understood each other and up to this day, I still wear it. I did make a copy of that infinity jewelry and gave it to him as well. Nope, I am mistaken; I gave him his bracelet back and made a copy for myself.
My relationship with my Dad is the typical relationship of a man born before World War II with his son: informal but not that demonstrative. I guess it was the type of relationship that was implied. We knew how we felt for each other but never really said it out loud. That is, till the day he got sick.
Dad had just retired as a Justice for the Appellate Court and when a justice retires, there is a special ceremony given to him in his honor. The Court meets en banc and the presiding justice gives way for the retiring justice to formally open the session. Selected members from his peers, his staff, his friends, and family are given time to speak about him and the final ceremonial rite is that an oil painted portrait of him is shown for the first time which will be hosted in the walls of the building. It was a great retirement ceremony as the tradition of a judicial retirement is filled with so many regal moments. One that comes to mind most especially is the introduction of his guests: one of them being a former first lady.
After his retirement, my parents went traveling with my older brother and his family. It was during this time that my mom noticed that my father was a bit forgetful, perhaps even calmer than usual. She taught nothing of it. It was when my parents visited my place that I saw how off coordinated my father was. We quickly brought him back home for a series of tests where we discovered he had a rare form of brain cancer. Treatable since we found out about it early on, my father did 18 months of chemotherapy which made him weak but did not ravage his body too much. In fact, after getting a clean bill of health, my dad proceeded to attend most of the social circles that retired justices had. This is when he had his stroke and was in ICU. At this point, I gave him back his infinity bracelet and prayed for him to get well. And he did. I now wear a copy of his bracelet and so does my brother.
Want to strengthen that family bond? I know it’s only a material thing but infinity jewelry can actually serve as a constant reminder to and of your loved ones! Get you infinity jewelry pieces now!
Caring For Kids in Crisis
December 9th, 2009Parents want to protect their children when surprising circumstances arise. Whether utility service has been interrupted or you’ve been unexpectedly stranded, there are ways to be prepared.
PREPARED NOT TO PANIC
The temptation to panic is dangerous when in an emergency (reference: RULE OF 3′S TO SURVIVE). Little children are sensitive to your mood and will become overwrought if you are upset. Your efforts to be prepared will give you the confidence you need to reassure your children.
RELEVANCE OF ROUTINE
Find opportunities to institute some semblance of a routine in your children’s day. This will give them a sense of stability and show that you are still able to function as parent and protector.
ENTERTAINMENT
When you find yourself isolated, the ability to amuse oneself is a necessity. Batteries and generators won’t likely be available for games. Keep craft supplies on hand: crayons, markers, paper, play dough, scissors, tape, etc. Take the time to introduce your children to board games, dolls, toy cars, blocks, puzzles and reading in order that they will be welcomed ‘old friends’ should they need entertainment. It is also wise to keep educational materials stocked (items such as work books, flash cards, pencils, reference books, etc.) in the event you find organized schooling is no longer an option.
PREPARE FOR GOOD HEALTH
Your dental health and other health conditions should be tended while you have access to remedies and treatments. Rather than neglect those annoying aches and pains, take steps to remedy them so they aren’t a factor in an emergency. If you require certain medicines, be sure that you have a supply in stock. Observe closely the eating, sleeping and toilet patterns of your loved ones in order to catch and treat illness early and decisively. Rather than focusing on your own challenges, take some time to become a student of others so you will be the first to recognize when someone in your party is being adversely affected by circumstances.
CULTIVATE AN APPRECIATION FOR REAL FOODS
Tomorrow’s health is affected by today’s food choices. Children that are trained to be picky eaters could do themselves harm by refusing to consume needed nutrients. Taste buds can be trained to appreciate a variety of tastes and textures available in real foods, but this can be difficult if the pallet has been compromised with processed foods and sugars. Take the time to introduce children to a wide spectrum of foods. Basic real food preparation and nutrition should become hot topics for learning and teaching in your home.
INFANT AND BABY CARE
Babies don’t require a lot of equipment in order to be healthy and safe In an emergency. Pacifiers, disposable diapers, music players, bouncy chairs, cribs and carriers are modern conveniences, not necessities. What babies DO require is nourishment, and to be kept warm and dry.
Breastfeeding is a learned skill. Breastfeeding is worth the time investment as it is beneficial to both mother and infant. This insures that the littlest members of your family will have a ready (and mobile) supply of nourishment if you aren’t able to secure formula. For bottle-fed babies, you will need to keep formula in stock.
Infants aren’t able to regulate body temperature and must be protected from extremes of heat or cold. In summer, protect babies from direct sun. An umbrella is a good tool for this. Small ones can be protected from the cold by dressing them in layers. Zippered fleece sleepers can be placed over long thermal underwear for nighttime warmth. Sharing a bed with several persons will also help keep everyone warm at night. Wool socks, hats and zippered fleece jackets can keep babies warm during the day.
CLEANLINESS
When water is in short supply or the temperature becomes very cool, it isn’t necessary to enjoy the luxury of a daily bath. Locate the warmest area of your living space and teach each child how to quickly wash face, hands, feet and privates each day. Before meals, have them wash their hands. This is important for healthy hygiene in rustic conditions. Explain to older children the importance of a well positioned latrine and show them how to dispose of waste well away from living areas.
SKILLS
Children that have gained life skills will be more confident in strange situations. Teaching your children how to shop, stock a pantry, pitch a tent, build a camp fire, sew, repair small engines, perform CPR, first aid, garden and swim is an investment. Understanding what to do during a fire drill, how to fend off an attack and having practiced other scenarios are real confidence builders. These children have a plan and aren’t as likely to panic.
Making preparedness a part of your life will help your children avoid panic when moments are crucial. Rather than face the unknown with desperation, you will have a plan and your little ones will know what to expect. These measures help families face uncertainty with strength.
For more excellent parenting tips, please see To Train Up A Child by Michael Pearl.