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By nora April 19th, 2010
In salute to all those hard working feet out there, bodylish will include a STAND ON LOTUS flowering foot fizz with every order until May 15!
![800px-Roasted_coffee_beans[1].jpg](http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Kb79OBj6-xM/S8zMwDHQBUI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/nF_1_sYtbNk/800px-Roasted_coffee_beans%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=400) Whew, what a weekend. Who knew that mid-April in Minnesota means head to the garden? You’ve got to make hay when the sun is shining, as my ancestral farmers proclaimed, and we listened. A weekend of great gardening weather wreaks havoc on a body after a Minnesota winter and it’s time to give my feet a COFFEE BREAK.
The feet are often forgotten. They work tirelessly for a body, and get very little tender loving attention. Here’s a perk that’s sure to work, and you likely have everything you need.
Gather these things:
- 1/4 cup sea salt
- 1 tbl freshly ground coffee beans
- 1 tbl ground vanilla beans
- 1/4 cup oil (olive or almond)
- 1 pot of coffee, at room temperature
- whipped cream
Then just follow these steps:
- Mix salt, coffee and vanilla beans and oil in a bowl.
- Pour the pot of coffee in a basin and add the whipped cream.
- Place feet in the basin and soak for about 10 minutes.
- Rub feet and calves with a scoop of the salt mixture, concentrating on callused areas.
- Rinse feet with warm water, dry them lightly with a towel, and follow up with a hydrating moisturizer.
The caffeine in the coffee reduces redness and swelling, and the salt, coffee grinds and vanilla beans – along with the lactic acid (in the whipped cream) - are all natural exfoliants.
By nora March 31st, 2010
I am a firm believer in a positive attitude. In fact, when life gives me anything , I try to consider it a gift and I imagine ![Lemon[1].jpg](http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Kb79OBj6-xM/S7QWmc6Q5oI/AAAAAAAAAcU/y9zdERWViZM/Lemon%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=400) the possibilities. Well, life can be tough, and I’ve been given a lot of lemons lately. That won’t stop me from feeling good and having fun. It just so happens, lemons have a lot of potential. Here’s what I came up with:
1. Cooking with lemon
The possibilities for using lemon in cooking are endless. Lemonade, of course, is one possibility (add a little mint or basil and you have yourself a gourmet treat). I almost always have a lemon available for whipping up a batch of my handmade mayo that leaves a lasting impression on the eater of any sandwhich made at my house.
2. Cleaning with lemon
Yep, it’s true. Lemons aren’t just for the kitchen. Lemons can be used in cleaning to cut grease, deodorize, bleach stains and disinfect. You can add two tablespoons of borax, 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 2 cups hot water to a spray bottle to make an all natural, non-toxic, highly effective all-purpose cleaner.
3. Lemon in body care
Ah, how I love the benefits of lemon in body care. It pulls toxins from the body in a bath, deeply cleanses the pores when used in a face mask (mixed with honey), and is great for zapping oily skin and acne spots. If you drink a glass of water a day with freshly squeezed juice from half a lemon every day for a month, you will not only loose weight, your complexion will be the envy of all who know you.
Many bodylish products contain the essential oil of lemon. One of my favorites is the FarmHand liquid soap. We use an essential oil blend of lemon, basil and rosemary in this capable and dependable liquid soap and it remains a best seller on the bodylish menu.
By nora March 1st, 2010
For the past several months, I have made the conscious choice to go media free. I have given up television, radio, and print media to focus on the “micro life” of everyday living. I have made some remarkable discoveries. I think I have found the secret to happy living.
 Discovery #1: I find that I can hear my own thoughts much more clearly, and in many regards, I feel as though my life has slowed to the point of awareness of each passing moment. I feel alive and eager.
Discovery #2: I feel more relaxed and happy … free to roam like a cowgirl out on the range, appreciating the simple pleasures of a starry night and bright dawn.
Discovery #3: I have found more satsifaction in each day. I am unencumbered by thoughts of politics, violence or “things” that I want but don’t have. I find I have positive connections with others and more time for meaningful interactions.
Discovery #4: Most important of all, I have realized that everything I really need is mine already. Each day I choose my path for the beauty and pleasure it provides.
Yes, it’s true … all this from tuning out the words of others and tuning in the voice from within. From where I stand, this is the good life. But, I’m always looking to improve. At this moment, one way to make this good life better, is to share the goodness with others.
In honor happy living, every internet order of $25 or more in the month of March gets a FREE bodylish COWGIRL Spritz.
Live HAPPY TODAY!
By nora February 15th, 2010
Here I sit atop a red rock mountain in Sedona, Arizona. As I look out upon the vast surroundings and vibrant blue s kies, I feel a deep appreciation for where my life has led. The natural beauty of this place, and the connection to nature inspires me.
As an entrepreneur, almost every waking moment of each day is spent on bodylish. It is a rare treat to have time away from the obligations of my business. It surprises me to learn, as I sit here soaking in the feeling of complete and utter happiness, that I am actually accomplishing more for the business than a day full of tasks. I am freeing my mind to recharge and think outside the confines of the list to true inspiration and motivation from within.
So, here are my words to you, dear reader. Take a break … go on vacation … and let the inspiration begin.
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