Author: Jessica

  • 4-STEP MORNING RITUAL

    4-STEP MORNING RITUAL

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    I spread my prayer rug, light a candle and sit. I watch, a curious spectator, observing patterns of thought and following my breath. I begin a micro motion at the base of the spine. 1. Begin the day with gratitude. Turning over in my bed I watch the light of the sunrise fill my room…

  • GROWING YOUNG

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    Aging gracefully has always been my mantra. How you feel is how you look but at fifty five my outside self no longer reflected my inner self. Who is that fifty five year old woman in the mirror? Why, I don’t feel a day over twenty four! I have always been afraid of getting a…

  • WHAT IS SPA LIFESTYLE

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    I think that sometimes there is a misconception about spas. Granted we live in a workaholic society that thinks taking time for a massage or facial is an indulgence, but I can assure you that the majority of us in the business see the primary benefit is to offer a healing experience. Touch and relaxation…

  • MEDITATION MADE EASY

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    I used to swim daily in the warm ocean waters of La Jolla California. I remember my body felt light, buoyed by the salt water and the lapping waves. As I turned

  • 5 BEAUTY INDUSTRY MYTHS

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    Twenty-five years in the beauty and health industry have made me wary of promises made by manufacturers selling miracle cures for aging. The industry has very little regulation and in our pursuit of youth, we could be harming our skin and our health. At the very least we are wasting time and money. How to…

  • 2015 update.

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    Hello!  I’ve never been much of a blogger … but since it’s been over a year and a half since an update, I thought I’d pop in and say hi! This year is a bit of a different year for me, business-wise.  We are expecting out first baby in mid October (YAY!!!) but that will…

  • ~*fall girl*~

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    I may be *slightly* in love with the next few months.  I adore wearing cozy sweaters, having a fire in the fireplace every night, hot drinks, knee-high socks and spicy candles.  And, since my newest obsession is taking pictures with my digital camera (which we’ve had for like 3 years!!), my newest love is taking…

  • a great october day.

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    today was a stormy, cozy day.  it was a little damp and humid … but i chose to pretend that this was not the case and lit spicy candles and wore a cardigan and drank hot coffees!!  oh and dave just lit a fire in the fireplace.  even if the weather doesn’t feel like october,…

  • What I’m up to this week.

    What I’m up to this week.

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      Making a Modern Maples quilt with Maisie!     Cross Stitching my Frosted Pumpkin Autumn sampler. Crocheted 70 lime green and grey birds for a friend’s wedding.     Discovered how trendy Maisie looks in scarves.     Ran my first 5k with my sister, sister-in-law and her mom.     Held my 4…

  • keeping it real.

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    i am a night person.  always have been.  as much as i love mornings and think they are peaceful and beautiful … my natural body clock would rather wake up at noon and work till 3am.  i just function better that way. yesterday i woke up early.  i was really sore from running the day…