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Sweat Equity and Handiwork

Your Gift - Lavender, Lemon and Peppermint Towelettes by Herban Essentials

While we were excited to focus on the body in this issue, it was a challenge to find a gift that wasn't too personal and that would appeal to each of you. We toiled with the scents, flavors and aromas that accompany many body-related products like lotions, balms and creams, which are easy to collect and tend to clutter cabinets, fill drawers and cover bedside tables.

Just when we started thinking the answer was total avoidance, and just before moving to another topic, we meandered into a modern, shabby chic flower and gift shop called Minglewood. This is where we found a gift so well-suited for the body -- Herban Essentials essential oil towelettes. With their pleasant scent, all-natural ingredients and compact size, they're perfect for any sticky, sweaty situation.

Since the towelettes are herbal and all-natural, we thought you might like to learn a little about the origins of aromatherapy. We also include tips for caring for your hands, as well as caring for your body through an energy medicine called BodyTalk. Playing off the concept of sweat and sweat equity, we feature resources about entrepreneurship and discovering your inner brand. We also share knitting artwork by Rania Hassan, problem-solving exercises and a simple way to help the homeless.

Suffice to say, we cover a great deal of territory in a very small space. Ultimately, our goal with this issue is to help you appreciate and care for your body while also exploring your entrepreneurial spirit.

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In This Issue

A brief synopsis of this issue's articles, plus additional information that we were not able to include in the idea card.

Your Gift :: Three Towelettes with Countless Uses

We were not able to include all of the wonderful applications of the three different towlettes. So we thought that we would include the list here instead.

LAVENDER TOWELETTES

Lavender oil is renowned for its calming and healing properties.

Uses for the lavender towelettes:

  • inhale aroma to calm and relax
  • smooth over burns or scrapes to disinfect, ease pain, promote quick healing, and prevent scarring
  • massage temples and back of neck to relieve headaches and/or stress
  • inhale aroma and tuck in pillow case to aid in a goodnight?s sleep
  • toss in the dryer to infuse clothes and linens with lavender aroma
  • rub all over skin to repel bugs and relieve itching due to previous bug bites
  • dot on blemishes to clear up outbreaks
  • remove makeup on the face
  • place in the tub to infuse bath with relaxing lavender oil and aroma
  • clean baby bottoms and prevent diaper rash

LEMON TOWELETTES

Lemon oil is refreshing and uplifting.

Uses for the lemon towelettes:

  • inhale aroma to stimulate creativity and concentration
  • place in a diffuser or wave through air to eliminate odors and purify surroundings (kills bacteria and many airborne viruses)
  • smooth over face as an astringent or aftershave
  • wipe phones, computer keyboards, etc. in office or at home to prevent the spread of germs
  • toss them in the refrigerator for a special rejuvenating treat on a hot day or after a workout

PEPPERMINT TOWELETTES

Lemon oil is invigorating and energizing.

Uses for the peppermint towelettes:

  • inhale aroma to clear the mind and combat mental fatigue
  • rub on upset tummies to dispel nausea
  • press on pulse points and breathe in aroma to relieve motion sickness
  • tuck in car air conditioner vents to clean air and pep up the driver

The Essentials of Herban Essentials

Eris interviews Stuart and Deborah McCormick, the founders of Herban Essentials.

The Origins of Aromatherapy

An accident led to the discovery of this soothing alternative medicine.

Helping Hands

A few suggestions on how to protect your hands from the elements.

Nine Tips for Launching a Business

We first debuted these tips on Fox8 Morning News in December 2006. We presented just the highlights in Issue Four. So be sure to check the extended version of our tips for entrepreneurs.

Style Statements with Carrie and Danielle

One of the highlights of this issue, Caroline interviewed Danielle LaPorte of Carrie &Danielle, along with two of their Style Statement clients - Sara Gori and Karryn Ransom.

Books for Catching the Entrepreneurial Spirit

  • The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
  • Good to Great by Jim Collins
  • Grindhopping by Laura Vanderkam
  • Ladies Who Launch by Victoria Colligan, Beth Schoenfeldt, and Amy Swift
  • Purple Cow by Seth Godin
  • Strengthsfinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

GOSH DARN KNIT with Rania Hassan

Find inspiration from this Washington, DC-based artist, who showcases her handiwork on Etsy. After viewing her work, you will want to reconnect with the important women in your life.

Listen to Your Body Talk

Check out this alternative therapy to help you learn to hear what your body is trying to tell you.

Review of Khiel's Superbly Efficient Antiperspirant and Deodorant

"If you can smell yourself, then people have been smelling you for a lot longer.  - Edith Merritt

This advice from our Grandma Merritt stuck with us over the years. So when we discovered Khiel's deodorant during an especially sticky summer, we knew that we had found a life-changing product. Read the original blog entry that inspired this article on Caroline's blog Beyond Friendship Gate.

Help the Homeless - Create a Survival Kit

Homelessness is a serious issue that we would like to see resolved. Although we realize that we aren't able to solve all of the world's problems, we thought that the homeless survival kits were an easy way that we can help out.


Relax, Restore and Refresh to Resolve

Use tips from One Hat at a Time Founders to approach resolution while relaxing and wearing your sun visor.

Resources

Blog Updates for Issue Four

Check out the latest updates and join our online conversations related to topics covered in Issue Four.

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