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November news and special events |
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Thanks to all of you who participated in our Hallowe'en "trick or treat" sale. Thanks to your enthusiasm, October 31st was our biggest day ever. November Notes: To quote Dr. Seuss, "how did it get so late so soon?" I thought we had another two weeks before Thanksgiving! Hard to believe that people are already thinking about holiday shopping, but one friend is bragging that all of her shopping is done already. If you haven't yet started shopping...please let us help! Stay out of the mall and shop online. Visit our gift suggestions page for some ideas...or our jewelry page, or our aromatherapy baths page... You all know we've been out of steam distilled German Chamomile for months. The arrival of this long awaited batch not only allows us to make it available - but we can make Baby Bottom Balm! Sadie has been standing over the big mixer in the production kitchen all week, and we have lots of the Balm ready to go. The new and back in stock essential oils listed above are available only on our New and Special page.
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"New Stuff!"New Carrier Oil samplers - We've offered special samplers to help you choose the best facial or carrier oil for your skintype for years. But they were designed years ago, and didn't contain all the exciting new oils we've added over the past few months. We've totally redesigned our Dry, Mature, and Oily skin sampler kits, adding a wider range of options. Available at the top of our carrier oils page, or on our skincare page. We get a lot of requests for suggestions to help with either eczema or psoriasis. Both conditions are frustrating to deal with, making suggestions is frustrating because what works wonderfully for one person may do nothing for another. We have put together another sampler kit - the carrier oils most often recommended for use with either psoriasis or eczema, including the oils that clients and friends have found helpful. For the time being the new Eczema Oils kit is to be found only on our Specials page. New Lavender - CO2 extracted and absolutely gorgeous - the most aromatic and floral lavender I have ever experienced - and New Lemon Verbena Hydrosol - certified organic, crisp citrus scented relaxant. A stunning Haitian Vetiver for those who love this sweet grounding base note. All on our Specials page. Coming Soon:We are impatiently awaiting a huge order of Canadian essential oils and hydrosols. It has been stuck in Customs for over a week, as I type. When/if the order arrives, we'll be adding them to the specials page. You might want to keep checking for them. On the list - Ledum, Black Spruce, Balsam Fir and Ginger Hydrosols, White Sage, Scotch Pine and Balsam Fir essential oils. We're also awaiting delivery on more of our beadwork amphoras, for our aromatherapy jewelry collection, a new selection of aromalamps, new packaging for some of our products. All sorts of things that have not arrived in time for this newsletter.
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Cleopatra's Secret:It seems you love my new group of skincare products for Mature Skin as much as I do! We've added to the collection - our popular Bliss Bath, lavished with the Frankincense, Myrrh and Rose Otto of our Cleopatra's Secret blend, and a new, Anti-aging Serum for mature or dry skin - based on the richest most highly nourishing skin care oils, enriched with anti-oxidant CO2 Extracts and rejuvenating Essential Oils. Many of you use our Mature Skin Elixir, and have raved about its effects over the years. Our new Cleopatra's Secret Serum contains the Elixir's active ingredients and so much more. Want to sample them all? We have put together a Cleopatra's Secret Travel or Gift pack - smaller sizes of our Creme Cleanser, Toner, Shower Gel and Bliss Bath, with a spa quality headband to protect your hair while treating your skin. This, and all of our Cleopatra's Secret products are available on our brand new Cleopatra's Secret page. New Jewelry - tiny sterling silver aromatherapy lockets - the size of a dime. Just in time for Holiday shopping. See them on our Aromatherapy Jewelry page. (We are awaiting arrival of more beadwork amphoras, but they aren't here yet. You might want to bookmark our Jewelry page; we expect them in another week or so.) Close-out Sale:We are discontinuing our SleepyTime Synergy and Anointing Oil. The cost of ingredients to remake this blend just makes it impractical to continue making it available. Save 50% on our remaining stock while supplies last. Also - we are in the midst of repackaging our one ounce facial oils, carrier oils, and massage blends. Take the "old bottles" off our hands and save 1/3! Both sales only on our Specials page, of course! Prices cut: HYDROSOLS - We've dramatically lowered the price on our Frankincense Hydrosol and lowered the price of our Roman Chamomile and both Lavenders, as well. (Our new walk-in cold room allows us to order and store larger quantities, so we are passing our savings along to you.) We HOPE to be able to reduce our Carrot Seed and Cistus Hydrosols, but we are awaiting a new shipment and need to see what our costs will be. Stay tuned! CYBER MONDAY DISCOUNT/SALE:Monday, November 26th is known as Cyber Monday - the day to start your online shopping. We will be offering a special Eleventh Month 11% discount that day only. Enter the code cyber in the promotional code box at checkout and press apply. You will see the discount reflected on your screen; if it is not displayed, please go back and reapply it. We will not be able to manually recalculate it. Please make sure your order is complete before using the code. We will not be able to discount any orders that require manual processing of additions or corrections. No free shipping or other Nature's Gift promotions or discounts may be used at the same time.
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Speaking of Hydrosols and HelichrysumWe are frequently asked if other Helichrysum hydrosols (a lot less costly this year) would be as effective as the Corsican Helichrysum that we insist on. My instinct has always been to say no. I know the essential oil grown elsewhere lacks the healing effects. Just recently came across some comments by Jeanne Rose regarding Helichrysum hydrosol: according to Jeanne Rose, the California grown Helichrysum does not contain the unique diketones - the chemical elements that make the Corsican variety such an effective antihematomic - anti bruising agent. In my experience, it also lacks the anti-inflammatory effects of the Corsican grown and distilled. Given the increasing difficulty in importing true Corsican Helichrysum essential oil and hydrosol, I thought you might appreciate an explanation of why we won't consider subtitutions Oh MERCY me!Every time we turn on the news we hear more reports of MRSA. We were unable to complete the "human" testing that we had hoped for with our MERCY Body Wash and Treatment Gel, but... the anecdotal feedback we are getting has us awed and honored. Sometimes we know that what we do at Nature's Gift has made a difference in people's lives. People are testing the aloe based gel in student populations; we know it is being used in some hospitals. If you have come in contact with MRSA then please, use this soap and gel to help keep yourself safe!
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BLENDS and IDEAS shared by our Clients:From a Thanksgiving Newsletter five years ago... Holiday hint for your household... (adapted from a recipe from Barbara Lucks) AUTUMN BLEND:Years ago June Curtice shared her Autumn Blend recipe
- for those who are not in the mood for holiday blends: Scented Christmas CardsTwo methods for producing holiday scented cards - the one I've always used and one Christi found online. 1. Dampen a cotton ball or paper towel with your favorite holiday oil or synergy - a conifer, a gentle spice like nutmeg or cinnamon leaf, our Holiday Joy synergy - put the moistened cotton ball in a bag or box that may be sealed tight. Enclose your cards and envelopes in the sealed box and let stand for at least a week or 10 days. (I used to do this with my business cards, they were wonderful!) This method, of course, assumes you have already bought your holiday cards; it's not for the last minute crafts person. 2. Christi's speedier version - using a small pipette or dropper, place a tiny drop on one corner of each card. (I would make sure I was using a colorless blend of essential oils for this one!)
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or our third quarter charity this year we have chosen Women For WomenWomen for Women International mobilizes women to change their lives by bringing a holistic approach to addressing the unique needs of women in conflict and post-conflict environments. We begin by working with women who may have lost everything in conflict and often have nowhere else to turn. Participation in our one-year program launches women on a journey from victim to survivor to active citizen. We identify services to support graduates of the program as they continue to strive for greater social, economic and political participation in their communities. ... Women for Women International believes that establishing a means to earn a sustainable living is critical to being fully active in the life of a family, community and country. To help women transform their new skills into financial independence and sustainability, we offer Job Skill trainings to strengthen women’s existing skills and to introduce new skills in traditional and non-traditional fields so women can access future employment opportunities. For more information, please visit their website. You may donate online to their website, or just add your donation to your order in our shopping cart. Quote of the Month:
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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