Organic For a Healthy Planet

SUMMER SOLSTICE SALE

2013-06-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

THE SUMMER SOLSTICE, JUNE 21ST, MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER IN THE NORTHERN HEMISPHERE. IT IS ALSO THE LONGEST DAY WITH SUNLIGHT RANGING ANYWHERE FROM 14~16 HOURS IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. FOR ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, THE SUMMER SOLSTICE HAD GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. THE GREEKS, ROMANS, CHINESE, DRUIDS, NATIVE AMERICANS, VIKINGS, MAYA AND AZTECS HAD CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS, AND ALSO OBSERVED SPECIFIC RITUALS DURING THE SUMMER SOLSTICE.

TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE SUMMER SOLSTICE 2013, HERE ARE SOME NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS THAT ARE ON SALE TODAY, 6/20 THRU 6/21.

Funny Bird Bath Wrap

Bamboo Bath Sheet Beach Towel

Kids Camping Kit

Organic Foam Pillow

Organic Short & Sweet Tee

Invigorating Body Scrub

3-Pack Protein Powder Pack

Sticks and Stones Children's Book & Block Set

THESE PRODUCTS CAN BE FOUND AT ABE'S MARKET. SAVE UP TO 50% AND GET FREE SHIPPING ON 1900+ PRODUCTS.

ALSO, GET FREE SHIPPING ON FLOWERS FROM ORGANIC BOUQUET, EFFECTIVE 06/20/13 THRU 07/05/13.

HAVE A HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE DAY!

BARBECUE TIME IS HERE!

2013-05-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

BARBECUE IS CONSIDERED AMERICAN COOKING CUISINE. HOWEVER, THE ORIGIN OF THE BARBECUE COMES FROM AN ISLAND NATION. THE TAINO INDIANS OF THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS WOULD SMOKE MEAT ON STICKS OVER AN OPEN PIT. EUROPEAN EXPLORERS FROM SEVERAL COUNTRIES ENCOUNTERED THESE NATIVES. WHEN THEY CAME TO THE NEW WORLD, THEY BROUGHT THIS METHOD WITH THEM.

THESE EUROPEAN EXPLORERS SETTLED ON THE EASTERN SEABOARD OF THE NEW WORLD. THE METHOD OF BARBECUING INITIALLY BEGAN IN MASSACHUSETTS AND VIRGINIA AND AS IT IMPROVED, SPREAD FURTHER INTO THE SOUTHERN STATES. IT HAS SINCE BECOME A MAINSTAY CUISINE OF THE SOUTH.

WHEN THE METHOD OF BARBECUING INITIALLY BEGAN, DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEATS SUCH AS PORK, BEEF, AND CHICKEN WERE COOKED. HOWEVER, THROUGHOUT THE YEARS, PEOPLE HAVE ADDED A DIVERSITY OF FOODS FROM FISH TO VEGETABLES TO FRUIT AND EVEN DESSERT!

TO GET THE BARBECUE SEASON OFF TO A GREAT START, ABE'S MARKET HAS SEVERAL GREAT SUMMER BBQ ITEMS AND BBQ TIPS FROM BOBBY FLAY, WELL-KNOWN FOR HIS GRILLING EXPERTISE.

HERE'S A SAMPLING OF WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT ABE'S MARKET:

Global Fusion Ultra-Premium Spice Rub

Namaste Foods Barbecue Coating Mix - Gluten free

Outta The Park Barbecue Sauce

Barbecue Sweet Heat Spice Rub

Plastic-Free BBQ Picnic Set for 4

TO GET SOME OF BOBBY FLAY'S GREAT TIPS, CLICK ON THIS LINK: http://goo.gl/SDkvl, AND ENJOY. HAPPY BARBECUING!

CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY

2013-05-22T11:14:00.000-07:00

MEMORIAL DAY IS A DAY FOR REMEMBERING THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED WHILE SERVING IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES. ORIGINALLY KNOWN AS DECORATION DAY, IT BEGAN AFTER THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR TO HONOR THE UNION AND CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS WHO DIED. SINCE THE 20TH CENTURY, HOWEVER, WE HAVE CELEBRATED MEMORIAL DAY TO COMMEMORATE ALL AMERICANS WHO HAVE DIED WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY. IT ALSO HAS BECOME AN OCCASION FOR MORE GENERAL EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY. TYPICALLY, PEOPLE VISIT CEMETERIES AND PLACE AMERICAN FLAGS ON THE GRAVES OF THEIR DECEASED LOVED ONES.

TRADITIONALLY, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND KICKS OFF THE SUMMER SEASON WITH PARADES, FIREWORKS, BARBECUES, PICNICS, BEACH PARTIES, AND SALES.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SALE ITEMS I RECOMMEND TO START YOUR SUMMER ON A NATURAL AND ORGANIC NOTE.

Raw Elements USA - Eco Stick 30+ All Natural Sunscreen

Bamboo Baby Fitted Crib Sheet - No Dye

Lunchsense Lunchbox - BPA free

Lip Balm Berry Pack

Women's Terry Thong Slipper

Spray and Eat Organic Vegetable Wash

Ten Thousand Rivers Bracelet

Sage Creek Pajama Set

Odor Eliminator Soy Candle

HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND.

SPECIAL FATHER'S DAY GIFTS

2013-05-19T09:49:00.000-07:00

FATHER'S DAY IS CELEBRATED ON THE 3RD SUNDAY IN JUNE IN THE U.S. AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. IT IS ALSO CELEBRATED IN MANY COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, ALTHOUGH AT DIFFERENT TIMES OF THE YEAR. SINCE FATHER'S DAY IS A FAMILY EVENT, THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO CELEBRATE THE DAY. FAMILY PICNICS, FAMILY BARBECUES, ATTENDING A SPORTING EVENT, & GOING FISHING ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF BUILDING THE CELEBRATION AROUND AN ACTIVITY THAT CAN BE ENJOYED BY EVERYONE. DIFFERENT FAMILIES HAVE DIFFERENT TRADITIONS.

AS FAR AS GIFT GIVING GOES, SOME DADS ARE EASY TO SHOP FOR WHILE OTHERS REQUIRE DAYS DEVOTED TO THINKING OF SOME CLEVER AND UNEXPECTED FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS. HOWEVER, YOU CAN SHOP AT ABE'S MARKET FOR SPECIAL AND OUT OF THE ORDINARY GIFTS FOR DAD. AND BETTER YET, THESE GIFTS ARE NATURAL AND ORGANIC SO NOT ONLY ARE THEY BETTER FOR DAD, THEY ARE ALSO BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.

Sprout Men's Water Resistant Watch

Ecofabrik Organic Gear Bamboo T-Shirt

Botanical Bay Lime Shower Gel

Organic Men's Essential Pack

START YOUR SHOPPING NOW TO ENSURE DELIVERY FOR FATHER'S DAY, JUNE 16TH.

MAY IS GLUTEN-FREE AWARENESS MONTH

2013-05-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

MAY IS NATIONAL CELIAC AWARENESS MONTH. CELIAC DISEASE, A GENETIC DISORDER, AFFECTS 1 IN 133 AMERICANS. WHEN THOSE WHO ARE AFFECTED EAT FOODS THAT CONTAIN WHEAT, BARLEY AND RYE, THEY SUFFER DAMAGE TO THEIR INTESTINE. A SMALL PERCENTAGE ARE ALSO AFFECTED BY OATS. OUR INTESTINES HAVE WHAT IS CALLED VILLI. THIS IS WHERE OUR FOOD AND NUTRIENTS ARE ABSORBED. PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM CELIAC DISEASE HAVE VILLI THAT IS DAMAGED. WHEN THEY EAT THE OFFENDING GRAINS, THEY CAN'T ABSORB THEIR FOOD.

CELIAC DISEASE IS KNOWN AS "THE GREAT MASQUERADER" AS IT HAS AN ENDLESS LIST OF SYMPTOMS THAT ARE DIFFERENT IN EVERYONE, SUCH AS DIARRHEA, VOMITING, MIGRAINES, & NEUROLOGICAL SYMPTOMS. SOME PEOPLE MAY NOT HAVE EXTERNAL SYMPTOMS; HOWEVER, THE DAMAGE IS BEING DONE INTERNALLY.

TREATMENT FOR CELIAC DISEASE IS A STRICT GLUTEN-FREE DIET THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR LIFE. IF NOT, THE INDIVIDUAL IS AT A HIGHER RISK FOR CANCER AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASES.

AT ABE'S MARKET, YOU CAN SIMPLIFY YOUR CHOICES FOR GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS FROM SNACKS, TO CEREALS, BAKING PRODUCTS AND MORE.

Muir Glen Organic Pasta Sauce

Namaste Foods Waffle and Pancake Mix

Cherrybrook Kitchen Brownie Mix

Justin's Chocolate Almond Butter

Cocomama Quinoa Cereal

Derma Sense Colloidal Oatmeal Bath Soak

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS TO CHOOSE FROM. IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE SUFFERS FROM CELIAC DISEASE, SHOP ABE'S MARKET.

NATURAL GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER'S DAY

2013-05-07T13:34:00.000-07:00

MOTHER'S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. IF YOU'VE YET TO FIND THE PERFECT GIFT, LOOK NO FURTHER. ORGANIC BOUQUET HAS BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS WHICH ARE VERIFLORA CERTIFIED BY SCIENTIFIC CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS. THEY ARE GROWN WITH THE LEAST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THEY ARE FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED BY
TRANSFAIR USA. ORGANIC BOUQUET IS INVOLVED IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE AND THEY HOLD OVER 55 PARTNERSHIPS WITH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

Guadalajara Rose Bouquet

Blue Iris Bouquet

Mom's Gardening Basket

Green Truck Organic Wine and Gourmet

TREAT YOUR MOM TO ALCHEMILLA ULTRA- PURE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS. THE HERBS AND FLOWERS FOUND IN THEIR PRODUCTS ARE GROWN ORGANICALLY ON THEIR OREGON FARM. THEIR LATEST ADDITION HOWEVER, 100% ORGANIC MOROCCAN ARGAN OIL, HAS BEEN GROWN IN MOROCCO.

GIFTS WITH HUMANITY HAS A SELECTION OF FAIR TRADE HANDMADE GIFTS, ALL OF WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE FROM SUSTAINABLE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.

Silverplated Wire and Bead Bracelet

Recycled Green Glass Bottle Tray

ABE'S MARKET OFFERS A LARGE VARIETY OF NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS. SOME PICKS FOR MOTHER'S DAY:

Plantlife Natural Body Care

Coca Cola Bottle Necklace

Oceane Cuff Ring

SHOP TODAY AND MAKE MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL WITH THESE GIFT IDEAS!

SUMMER SKINCARE SOLUTIONS

2013-05-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

NOW THAT THE WARM WEATHER IS HERE, MORE TIME WILL BE SPENT OUTDOORS. BECAUSE OF THIS, SKIN CONDITIONS BECOME MORE PROMINENT DUE TO ALLERGIES, INSECT BITES, CONTACT WITH POISON IVY, SUNBURN, etc. PERSPIRATION EXACERBATES MANY OF THESE CONDITIONS.

THESE CONDITIONS, AND MANY MORE, CAN BE TREATED WITH PRODUCTS FROM AIDANCE SKINCARE, WHICH CONTAIN ALL-NATURAL INGREDIENTS. FOR 10 YEARS, AIDANCE SKINCARE HAS RESEARCHED SKIN CONDITIONS AND NATURAL INGREDIENTS THAT HELP HEAL THEM. ALSO, THEY DO NOT TEST THEIR PRODUCTS ON ANIMALS.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE SKINCARE SOLUTIONS THEY HAVE TO OFFER:

Terrasil Itch, Rash & Pain Relief

Terrasil Psoriasis Therapy

Terrasil Skin Repair Ointment

Pedesil Anti-fungal Cream

Femmesil Cream

THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PRODUCTS AIDANCE SKINCARE HAS TO OFFER. WHEN YOU VISIT THEIR SITE, YOU HAVE AN OPTION TO CHOOSE THE SKIN CONDITION YOU WISH TO TREAT & WILL ADVISE YOU OF THE PRODUCT FOR THAT CONDITION.

BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER WITH AIDANCE SKINCARE PRODUCTS.

DISCOVER NATURAL BOX AT ABE'S MARKET

2013-04-27T10:45:00.001-07:00

IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY, ABE'S MARKET IS OFFERING NATURAL BOX FOR $5. WHAT YOU GET ARE THREE SAMPLES OF YOUR CHOICE AND $5.00 TO SPEND ON ABE'S MARKET. WHEN CHOOSING THE SAMPLES YOU CAN CLICK ON THE INFO BUTTON. THIS WILL BRING YOU DIRECTLY TO THE PAGE FOR THAT ITEM. YOU CAN THEN DETERMINE IF THIS PRODUCT SUITS YOUR NEEDS. THE CATEGORIES YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM ARE: LATEST SAMPLES, BATH AND BODY, HOME, PET, HEALTH, FOOD, BEAUTY, BABIES AND KIDS. SOME SAMPLES OFFERED ARE:

Bambola Beauty Volcanic Mineral Scrub

BerryPlus Laundry Soap

Lavender Organic Personal Lubricant

Mindful Beauty Organic Restorative Facial Serum

Nurture Me Plump Peas - dry baby food

Outta The Park Original Barbecue Sauce

Pet Naturals Clean Conditioner and Shampoo-in-One

ORDER YOUR NATURAL BOX TODAY FROM ABE'S MARKET, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO BE INTRODUCED TO THE THOUSANDS OF ORGANIC AND NATURAL PRODUCTS THEY OFFER.

REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

2013-04-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

CARBON FOOTPRINT: THE AMOUNT OF GREENHOUSE GASES AND SPECIFICALLY CARBON DIOXIDE EMITTED BY SOMETHING, i.e. A PERSON'S ACTIVITIES OR A PRODUCT'S MANUFACTURE AND TRANSPORT, DURING A GIVEN PERIOD. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbon%20footprint

NEARLY EVERYTHING WE DO CONTRIBUTES TO OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. THE AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLD PRODUCES OVER 35,000 POUNDS OF CARBON DIOXIDE EACH YEAR. MANY INDUSTRIES LEAVE A CARBON FOOTPRINT. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INCLUDE CO2, METHANE, NITROUS OXIDE AND F-GASES. ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION IS ONE OF THE INDUSTRIES WITH THE BIGGEST CARBON FOOTPRINT. FACTORY FARMING, DEFORESTATION AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES ALSO LEAVE A LARGE CARBON FOOTPRINT.

HOWEVER, WE CAN ALL DO OUR PART TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT. BUYING PRODUCTS THAT ARE ECO-FRIENDLY CAN HELP MAKE OUR LIFE A LITTLE BIT MORE GREEN. PRODUCTS THAT ARE COMPOSTABLE, BIODEGRADABLE, MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS, AND UTILIZE GREEN PACKAGING ALL HELP TO REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.

HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS THAT "FIT THE BILL":

Bamboo Compost Pail ~ $38.90

Compost Pail Liners ~ 6 Liter Bio Bags (50 count) $11.99

Eco-Nuts Natural Laundry Soap ~ Contains Saponin (a natural cleaner) $26.99.

Ultra~Green 2-ply Dinner Napkins ~ Made from Sugarcane $4.49

Owl Recycled Padfolio ~ Made from 100% recycled PolyCanvas and 100% recycled leather $35.00

Greeting Cards by Raju's Arts ~ Printed on 100% PCW paper $8.25

TO FIND MORE PRODUCTS THAT REDUCE OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT, GO TO ABE'S MARKET.

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY

2013-04-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

EARTH DAY, CELEBRATED APRIL 22ND, MARKS THE INVENTION OF THE MODERN ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT IN 1970. EARTH DAY FOUNDER GAYLORD NELSON, WHO AT THE TIME WAS A U.S. SENATOR FROM WISCONSIN, HAD WITNESSED THE RAVAGES OF THE OIL SPILL IN SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA IN 1969. AT THAT TIME, THE PUBLIC WAS BECOMING MORE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS THAT LED TO AIR AND WATER POLLUTION.

WANTING TO FORCE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONTO THE NATIONAL AGENDA, SENATOR NELSON ANNOUNCED HIS IDEA FOR AN ANNUAL EARTH DAY CELEBRATION. THIS EVENT WOULD BE A NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON THE ENVIRONMENT. MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TOOK TO THE STREETS, PARKS, AND AUDITORIUMS TO DEMONSTRATE FOR A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT.

THE FIGHT FOR A CLEAN ENVIRONMENT CONTINUES TODAY. THE RAVAGES OF POLLUTION HAVE CAUSED SEVERE CONSEQUENCES FOR OUR PLANET. WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO REVERSE THE EFFECTS BUT BY DOING OUR PART TO RECYCLE, RE-USE AND TO LIVE A MORE SUSTAINABLE LIFE, WE CAN SLOW DOWN THE EFFECTS.

FROM APRIL 22ND UNTIL APRIL 28TH, ABE'S MARKET WILL BE RUNNING AN EXCLUSIVE EARTH DAY SALE.

Compostable Assorted Utensils

EnviroSax Eco-friendly Reusable Bags

Odor Eliminator Soy Candle

Organic Cotton Cami Set

Fresh Dog Bed Deodorizer

Earth Friendly Products Stain and Odor Remover

Baby Food Storage Cubes

NATURAL CHOICES FOR EXPECTANT MOMS AND NEWBORNS

2013-04-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

PREGNANCY CAN BE A DIFFICULT TIME, ESPECIALLY THE FIRST AND LAST TRIMESTER. MANY EXPECTANT MOMS SUFFER FROM MORNING SICKNESS IN THE FIRST TRIMESTER. THE SECOND TRIMESTER CAN BE SMOOTH SAILING FOR MANY, WITH MINOR ACHES AND PAINS. MANY WOMEN TEND TO GAIN MOST OF THEIR WEIGHT IN THE THIRD TRIMESTER. THIS, IN ADDITION TO LOWER BACK PAIN AND AN ALL-OVER UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING, CAN CAUSE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AND IRRITABILITY.

IF YOU ARE AN EXPECTANT MOM, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY AND AS STRESS-FREE AS POSSIBLE DURING YOUR PREGNANCY. CHOOSE NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS, AS THEY WILL HELP YOU TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST.

Rainbow Light Prenatal One

S.W. Basics Face and Body Cream

Scotch Naturals Nail Polish

PREPARE TO WELCOME YOUR NEWBORN WITH NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS. MANY BABY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET TODAY CONTAIN FDA APPROVED CHEMICALS. HOWEVER, THE LONG TERM EFFECTS OF MANY OF THESE CHEMICALS ARE UNKNOWN. SOME OF THESE CHEMICALS HAVE BEEN LINKED TO SEVERE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING CANCER.

THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME NATURAL CHOICES FOR YOUR NEWBORN'S LAYETTE AND SKINCARE:

BabyKicks Hemparoo Duz-it-All

Petites Frites Reversible Bib

Organic Color Wheel Infant Body Suit

Pregnancy and Newborn Discover Natural Pack

YOU CAN FIND THESE PRODUCTS AND MORE AT ABE'S MARKET.

NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS ON SALE

2013-04-12T07:03:00.000-07:00

GREAT PRODUCTS THAT FILL A NEED WILL ALWAYS DO WELL, WHETHER THEY ARE ON SALE OR NOT. STARTING TODAY APRIL 12TH THRU SUNDAY APRIL 14TH, YOU CAN GET UP TO 50% OFF ON HUNDREDS OF GREAT PRODUCTS AT ABE'S MARKET.

I LOVE TO BLOG ABOUT ABE'S MARKET AS THEY HAVE SUCH A HUGE ASSORTMENT OF NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS AND THEY ALLOW USERS TO FILTER FOR SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND DIETARY ATTRIBUTES. ABE'S MARKET IS AN EXCELLENT ECO-SITE STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING FROM ORGANIC FOOD TO NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS.

FOR EACH ITEM FEATURED ON ABE'S MARKET, YOU CAN LEARN ABOUT THE FOUNDERS OF THE COMPANY AND THE ORIGIN OF THAT PARTICULAR PRODUCT, WHICH INDICATES THE INGENUITY INVOLVED. IT'S LIKE AN ONLINE FARMERS MARKET.

HERE ARE SOME PRODUCTS YOU WILL FIND ON SALE:

South of the Border Tortilla Soup

Morning Sunshine Breakfast Cookie

Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew

ABE'S MARKET HAS A LARGE SELECTION OF GLUTEN FREE FOODS AND GLUTEN FREE FOOD PRODUCTS. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR NATURAL HAIR AND SKIN SOLUTIONS FOR NEWBORNS, BABIES AND KIDS OF ALL AGES, BABO BOTANICALS PRODUCTS ARE MADE ON A CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM AND ARE FREE OF SULFATES, FORMALDEHYDE, PARABENS, AND PHTHALATES.

SO REMEMBER TO SHOP ABE'S MARKET THIS WEEKEND AND STOCK UP ON YOUR FAVORITE BRANDS, OR TRY SOMETHING NEW. YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID.

NATURAL SKINCARE PRODUCTS TO REFRESH YOUR SKIN

2013-04-08T10:46:00.000-07:00

WE SPRING CLEAN OUR HOMES AFTER A LONG WINTER TO FRESHEN THEM UP AND GET THEM READY FOR THE WARM WEATHER. WE PUT OUR WINTER CLOTHES IN STORAGE AND AIR OUT OUR SPRING AND SUMMER WARDROBE. MANY OF US EVEN SPRING CLEAN OUR CARS. SPRING CLEANING OUR SKIN IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT FRESH AND GLOWING.

OUR SKIN'S NATURAL EXFOLIATION PROCESS IS SLUGGISH DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. THE INDOOR HEAT AND COLD WEATHER DRIES IT OUT, CREATING AN AGED AND LIFELESS LOOK. THE BEST PLACE TO START, TO GET RID OF THE DEAD SKIN CELLS, IS WITH A GOOD EXFOLIATING PRODUCT.

Strawberry Lemon Face and Body Sugar Scrub ~ an enchanting sugar scrub made with fresh pureed strawberries and lemons.

CLEANSING YOUR FACE OF IMPURITIES IS ALSO IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY FOR REMOVING MAKE-UP BUT ALSO TO REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN CELLS.

GO Ginger Face Cleanser ~ invigorates and detoxifies for a fresher and brighter complexion.

Gorgeous Hippie On The Go Hydrate Facial Skincare Kit ~ a complete regime for those with normal to dry skin.

AFTER CLEANSING AND TONING YOUR SKIN, IT IS IMPORTANT TO MOISTURIZE YOUR FACE. FOR THE AREA AROUND THE EYES, A SEPARATE CREAM WORKS BEST. SINCE THIS AREA IS THINNER, IT TENDS TO AGE FASTER. WHEN APPLYING EYE CREAM, BE SURE TO APPLY IT WITH YOUR RING FINGER FROM THE OUTSIDE IN.

Super Fruits Eye Balm ~ a blend of powerfully anti-aging fruits from around the world.

S.W. Basics Face and Body Cream ~ contains Fair Trade shea butter, organic extra virgin coconut oil, and organic extra virgin olive oil.

THESE PRODUCTS WILL GET YOUR DULL WINTER SKIN READY FOR SPRING. AND THE BEST PART IS THEY ARE ALL NATURAL AND CRUELTY-FREE.

HOME GARDENING AND ITS BENEFITS

2013-04-04T11:15:00.000-07:00

GARDENING IS CONSIDERED A "LABOR OF LOVE" AND GARDENS PROVIDE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND ENJOYMENT ADVANTAGES FOR THE GARDENER. A HOME GARDEN PROVIDES A SOURCE OF FRESH PRODUCE WITHOUT UNKNOWN CHEMICALS.

ORGANIC PRODUCE IS MORE COSTLY AT THE GROCERY STORE; HOWEVER, YOU CAN GROW YOUR OWN ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT HOME WITHOUT THE USE OF CHEMICALS. HOME GROWN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE SUPERIOR IN TASTE AND QUALITY TO STORE-BOUGHT PRODUCE, WHICH IS OFTEN PICKED BEFORE THE PLANT IS RIPE. IT ALSO LOSES ITS NUTRIENTS FROM THE TIME IT'S HARVESTED, SHIPPED TO THE SUPERMARKET, AND BOUGHT BY THE CONSUMER.

ORGANIC GARDENING AT HOME HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. SETTING UP A COMPOST PILE WITH CERTAIN RECYCLED KITCHEN AND YARD WASTE PROVIDES A NUTRIENT-RICH ADDITIVE FOR YOUR GARDEN, THUS REDUCING POLLUTION AND GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION.

HOME GARDENING HAS MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS, AS WELL. DOCTORS IN THE UK ARE NOW PRESCRIBING GARDENING AS A WAY TO BEAT DEPRESSION. JUST BEING OUTSIDE AND ONE WITH NATURE CAN BE VERY SOOTHING AND HELPS TO REDUCE STRESS.

IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING GROWING YOUR OWN PRODUCE BUT NOT CERTAIN HOW TO BEGIN, The Food For Everyone Foundation ENCOURAGES AND FOSTERS SUSTAINABLE GARDENING THROUGH THEIR BOOKS AND CD/DVD GARDENING SEMINARS FEATURING THE MITTLEIDER GARDENING METHOD. THIS SITE OFFERS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ON NON-POLLUTING AND ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE FOOD PRODUCTION PROCEDURES.

The Mittleider Gardening Library

6 Steps to Successful Gardening

Canned Garden Seeds

THESE ARE JUST A SAMPLING OF WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR A PRODUCTIVE GROWING SEASON AND HARVEST.

NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCT REVIEW

2013-04-03T11:47:00.001-07:00

I HAVE BEEN USING NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS FOR SOME TIME NOW AND HAVE COME TO APPRECIATE THE BENEFIT IN USING THEM. HAVING BEEN BORN IN THE 50'S, THERE WERE MANY PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET THAT WERE ADVERTISED AS BENEFICIAL FOR YOU AND YOUR HOME. I CONTINUED USING THESE PRODUCTS UNTIL I BECAME AWARE OF THE TOXIC INGREDIENTS THEY CONTAINED AND HOW THEY COULD AFFECT MY HEALTH.

NOW WHEN I SHOP FOR PRODUCTS, WHETHER THEY BE FOOD, HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS, CLEANING PRODUCTS OR DOG FOOD/TREATS, I ALWAYS LOOK FOR THOSE THAT ARE NATURAL, ORGANIC, AND CRUELTY-FREE.

HERE ARE SOME OF MY RECENT PURCHASES:

Cherry Almond Soap by Yesteryear Soap Company ~ I like washing my face with soap and wanted something that wouldn't dry out my skin. This soap was the perfect choice. My face feels soft and smooth afterwards and the fragrance is amazing!

Life-flo Pure Argan Oil ~ I use this on my face in the A.M. and P.M. My skin feels thoroughly nourished and the crow's feet and frown lines are softened. It also softens my cuticles.

Mineral Fusion Volumizing Shampoo ~ This shampoo comes out of the bottle thick and feels wonderful on the hair and scalp. I have used many volumizing shampoos; this product definitely works the best.

Burt's Bees Radiance Eye Cream ~ love the consistency of this eye cream. Definitely gives the eye area a more youthful appearance.

Earth Friendly Products Liquid Hand Soap ~ a great non-drying liquid hand soap with natural fragrance.

Earth Friendly Products Dishmate Dish Soap ~ a little goes a long way. Dishes and glassware sparkle. The almond scent is great.

Earth Friendly Products Ecos Laundry Detergent with Built-In Fabric Softener ~ made from plants, this product get clothes clean without the use of harsh chemicals. Also available in unscented. Does double-duty with the built-in fabric softener.

FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF THE FEET

2013-03-28T11:56:00.000-07:00

NAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS, ALSO KNOWN AS ONYCHOMYCOSIS AND TINEA UNGUIUM, ARE COMMON DISEASES OF THE NAIL. FINGERNAILS AND TOENAILS ARE BOTH SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE INFECTION BUT IT IS MORE COMMON IN TOENAILS. THESE INFECTIONS ARE CAUSED BY MICROSCOPIC ORGANISMS (FUNGI) THAT DO NOT REQUIRE SUNLIGHT TO SURVIVE. THERE ARE SOME YEASTS AND MOLDS, HOWEVER, THAT ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR CAUSING THE CONDITION.

SYMPTOMS OF NAIL FUNGAL INFECTIONS ARE THICKENING OF THE NAIL, AND DISCOLORATION OF WHITE, BLACK, YELLOW, OR GREEN. AS THE INFECTION PROGRESSES, THE NAIL CAN BECOME BRITTLE AND THE SKIN BECOME PAINFUL AND INFLAMED UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE NAIL.

ATHLETE'S FOOT IS A FUNGAL INFECTION OF THE SKIN OF THE FOOT AND CAN BE CAUSED BY TWO TYPES OF FUNGUS. IT IS A CONDITION THAT IS EASILY SPREAD AND CAN BE PICKED UP FROM DAMP, CONTAMINATED PLACES, i.e. FLOORS IN PUBLIC SHOWERS OR LOCKER ROOMS.

TOENAIL FUNGUS AND ATHLETE'S FOOT CAN BE TREATED WITH COSTLY MEDICATIONS AND OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS BOTH OF WHICH CONTAIN INGREDIENTS THAT CAN CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS. AND DUE TO THE ARRAY OF PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET, IT IS DIFFICULT TO KNOW WHAT TO CHOOSE, THEREFORE MAKING IT A MATTER OF TRIAL AND ERROR.

IF YOU SUFFER FROM EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS, I RECOMMEND PEDESIL ANTI-FUNGAL CREAM, AN ALL-IN-ONE FOOT AND NAIL TREATMENT SYSTEM. PEDESIL CONTAINS ORGANIC AND NATURAL INGREDIENTS. IT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CHEMICALS, PARABENS, ARTIFICIAL SCENTS, AND PRESERVATIVES. PRICED AT $19 AND $25, IT COMES WITH A 90-DAY RISK FREE GUARANTEE.

GET YOUR FEET LOOKING THEIR BEST FOR SUMMER. GET PEDESIL NOW AND SEE THE DIFFERENCE.

HONEY'S HEALTH BENEFITS

2013-03-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

HONEY, NATURE'S POWER FOOD, HAS BEEN USED BY MANKIND FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. THE NUTRITIONAL AND MEDICINAL VALUES OF HONEY HAVE BEEN DOCUMENTED THROUGHOUT HISTORY BY THE ROMANS, GREEKS, HINDUS, EGYPTIANS, AND CHINESE, TO NAME A FEW. THESE ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS DISCOVERED HONEY'S HEALING PROPERTIES.

HONEY IS MADE WHEN BEES SWALLOW, DIGEST AND REGURGITATE NECTAR. THIS NECTAR CONTAINS ALMOST 600 COMPOUNDS. THESE COMPOUNDS, IN TURN, CONTAIN MANY HEALTH BENEFITS. IN ADDITION TO SOOTHING YOUR THROAT WHEN ADDED TO HOT TEA, HONEY ALSO CAN BE USED AS A NIGHTTIME COUGH SUPPRESSANT. HONEY CONTAINS FLAVONOIDS WHICH CAN AID IN REDUCING THE RISK OF GETTING CANCER AND HEART DISEASE AND, WHEN MIXED WITH CINNAMON, HELPS RELIEVE ARTHRITIC PAIN.

HONEY HAS THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE IN A SLOW-RELEASE MANNER, THEREFORE MAKING IT IDEAL TO USE ON CUTS AND SCRAPES BECAUSE OF ITS ANTIBACTERIAL PROPERTIES. USING A MASK MADE FROM HONEY CAN HELP CLEAR UP A BACTERIAL BREAK-OUT OF ACNE. IT IS ALSO AN ENERGY BOOSTER. HONEY, HOWEVER, IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BABIES UNDER A YEAR OLD AS IT CAN CAUSE BOTULISM, DUE TO THEIR UNDEVELOPED IMMUNE SYSTEM.

IN A REVIEW OF PRODUCTS FROM ABE'S MARKET THAT CONTAIN HONEY, HERE ARE A FEW I'D LIKE TO RECOMMEND:

Vintage Bee Raw Clover Honey

Vintage Bee Flavored Honey

The Bliss Bar ~ Honey Gold

Justin's Honey Almond Butter

Burt's Beeswax and Royal Jelly Eye Cream

Puppy Dust Peanut Butter and Honey

Yesteryear Vanilla Honey Soap

GET READY TO CELEBRATE SPRING AND EASTER

2013-03-21T12:47:00.000-07:00

SPRING AND EASTER, TWO WORDS THAT ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH EACH OTHER. THE CELEBRATION OF EASTER REFLECTS THE AWAKENING OF SPRING, WITH ITS PASTEL SHADES THAT COLOR THE LANDSCAPE AND THE REBIRTH OF NATURE.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO GET YOUR HOME READY FOR THE SPRING SEASON AND HELP CELEBRATE EASTER. WHETHER DECORATING YOUR HOME FOR THE SPRING SEASON OR LOOKING FOR SPECIAL EASTER GIFTS, YOU WILL FIND THESE ITEMS TO BE IN SYNC WITH THE SEASON.

SAVE 15% ON THE FOLLOWING EASTER GIFTS. DISCOUNT AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED AT CHECK-OUT:

Organic Bouquet Assorted Tulips

Organic Bouquet Easter Classics Cookies

Hot Pink Rose and Lily Bouquet

Organic Bouquet Sparkling Easter Orchid Basket

Organic Bouquet Easter Cookies to Color

SAVE 10% ON THESE GIFTS, THRU 03/31/13. USE COUPON CODE MARCH10 WHEN PLACING YOUR ORDER:

Sweater Toy Bunnies

Organic Velour Blankie Animal

Mezoome Wabbit Organic Cotton Blanket

Organic Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Organic 24k Gold Neroli Body Butter

GERBERA DAISIES WILL BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

2013-03-19T10:36:00.000-07:00

IT IS A COLD, GREY AND RAINY DAY TODAY HERE IN NEW YORK. LAST NIGHT WE HAD SNOW MIXED WITH RAIN, NOW IT HAS ALL CHANGED TO RAIN AND AT THE MOMENT IT'S A STRAIGHT DOWNPOUR. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING IS TOMORROW. TO KEEP MY MIND FOCUSED ON SPRING-LIKE WEATHER, TODAY I WILL BLOG ABOUT COLORFUL GERBERA DAISIES.

THE GERBERA DAISY, ALSO KNOWN AS THE AFRICAN DAISY, IS A GENUS OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS FROM THE SUNFLOWER FAMILY. IT WAS NAMED IN HONOR OF THE GERMAN NATURALIST AND BOTANIST TRAUGOTT GERBER. IT IS THE FIFTH MOST POPULAR FLOWER IN THE WORLD AND DUE TO ITS VIBRANT COLORS, IS USED IN MANY FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. GERBERA DAISIES SIGNIFY INNOCENCE, PURITY, AND CHEERFULNESS AND ARE SURE TO BRIGHTEN ANYONE'S DAY.

FROM NOW THRU 03/31/13, IF YOU BUY AN ASSORTMENT OF 15 GERBERA DAISY STEMS FROM ORGANIC BOUQUET FOR $49.95, YOU WILL GET AN ADDITIONAL 10 FOR FREE. AND BECAUSE ORGANIC BOUQUET IS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, DEPENDING ON THE CHARITY YOU SELECT WHEN ORDERING A BOUQUET, ORGANIC BOUQUET WILL DONATE A PERCENTAGE OF THE PROFIT TO THEM.

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME OR A FRIEND'S DAY TODAY WITH GERBERA DAISIES FROM ORGANIC BOUQUET.

NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR YOUR EASTER BASKET

2013-03-18T09:14:00.000-07:00

EASTER BASKETS HAVE LONG BEEN A SYMBOL OF EASTER. THEY WERE POPULAR IN THE COUNTRIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE AND IT'S BELIEVED THEY WERE BROUGHT TO THE USA IN THE 18TH CENTURY BY GERMAN SETTLERS. GERMAN LEGEND HAS IT THAT A WHITE HARE WOULD LEAVE EASTER BASKETS FILLED WITH BRIGHTLY COLORED EGGS, GOODIES, AND CANDIES FOR CHILDREN TO ENJOY ON EASTER MORNING.

THE SPRING SEASON HAS BEEN KNOWN AS A TIME OF NEW LIFE AND RENEWAL. IN YEARS PAST, IT WAS CUSTOMARY DURING SPRING TO BRING BASKETS OF EARLY SEEDLINGS TO THE FERTILITY GODDESS OESTRE TO INCREASE THE CHANCES OF A GOOD HARVEST IN THE FALL. ACCORDING TO LEGEND, OESTRE CARRIED A BASKET OF EGGS. THUS, EASTER BASKETS ARE A SYMBOL OF NEW LIFE, RENEWAL, AND REBIRTH.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR NATURAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS TO FILL YOUR EASTER BASKETS, LOOK NO FURTHER. AT ABE'S MARKET, YOU CAN SAVE UP TO 50% OFF SELECT EASTER GIFTS AND EASTER BASKET FILLERS, EFFECTIVE 3/18 THROUGH 3/20.

Beta Bunny Onsie (also available in pink)

Organic Cheeky Bunnies (available in dark & milk chocolate)

Milk Chocolate Mini Eggs

Plush Puffs Marshmallows (available in assorted flavors)

Pure Cocoa Bliss Truffles (available in assorted flavors)

Veggie Sidewalk Chalk

A Year of Soap Gift Collection

Nature's Magic Egg Dying Kit

THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS TO CHOOSE FROM. YOU WILL ALSO FIND INSTRUCTIONS ON DYING EGGS WITH NATURAL EGG DYE RECIPES. ALL ITEMS FEATURED ON ABE'S MARKET ARE MADE FROM NATURAL INGREDIENTS.

GO FOR THE GREEN ON ST. PADDY'S DAY

2013-03-17T12:05:00.004-07:00

ST. PATRICK'S DAY, A CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY HONORING THE PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND, WAS MADE AN OFFICIAL CHRISTIAN HOLIDAY IN THE EARLY 17TH CENTURY. ST PATRICK'S DAY COMMEMORATES THE ARRIVAL OF CHRISTIANITY IN IRELAND AS WELL AS HONORING ST. PATRICK. IRELAND'S HERITAGE AND CUSTOMS ARE CELEBRATED ON THIS FESTIVE DAY BY PARADES & NUMEROUS FESTIVITIES INVOLVING "THE WEARING OF THE GREEN" WHICH MEANS TO WEAR A SHAMROCK ON ONE'S CLOTHING. SHAMROCKS, WHICH ARE KNOWN AS A SYMBOL OF IRELAND, WERE USED BY ST. PATRICK AS A METAPHOR FOR THE CHRISTIAN TRINITY.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY IS A PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, NORTHERN IRELAND, NEWFOUNDLAND, LABRADOR, AND MONTSERRAT. IT IS ALSO CELEBRATED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY THE IRISH AND NON-IRISH ALIKE. SO WHETHER YOU'RE IRISH OR NOT, HERE'S SOME "GREEN" PICKS TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE THE DAY!

McCann's Quick Cooking Irish Oatmeal

Botanical Bakery Cardamom Shorties

Reusable Canvas Cotton Produce Bags

St. Clair's Organic Key Lime Tarts

Zuke's Super Green Blend Treats

Green Toys Eco Saucer Flying Disc and Eco Jumprope

Kee Ka Organics Small Change Burp and Bib Set

Eco-Chic Laminated "Bailey" Dog Leash

Cheeky Green Fashion Reusable Bag

THESE, AND SEVERAL MORE GREEN PRODUCTS, ARE AVAILABLE AT ABE'S MARKET.

SPRING CLEANING THE NATURAL WAY

2013-03-13T11:38:00.000-07:00

SPRING IS A TIME OF REBIRTH, REJUVENATION, RENEWAL, RESURRECTION, AND REGROWTH. IT IS ALSO THE TIME OF YEAR WHEN MANY OF US WILL BE PERFORMING THE ANNUAL (AND ANCIENT) RITUAL OF SPRING CLEANING, WHICH ALLOWS US TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND FRESHEN UP OUR HOMES AFTER THE LONG, COLD WINTER.

THERE HAVE BEEN MANY METHODS AND PRODUCTS USED FOR HOUSECLEANING THROUGH THE YEARS. IN PREHISTORIC TIMES, PLAIN WATER WAS USED. IN COLONIAL TIMES, THE PRODUCTS PEOPLE USED TO CLEAN THEIR HOMES USUALLY CAME OUT OF THEIR PANTRY. SEVERAL COOK BOOKS INCLUDED RECIPES FOR NATURAL CLEANERS USING SUCH ITEMS AS BAKING SODA, VINEGAR, LEMON, LARD, SALT, SALAD OIL, LINSEED OIL, CORNFLOWER, AND BEESWAX.

DURING THE EARLY 1900s, COMPANIES BEGAN MANUFACTURING CLEANING PRODUCTS MADE FROM CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS. LYSOL WAS POPULAR NOT ONLY FOR ITS DISINFECTANT PROPERTIES, BUT WAS ALSO TOUTED AS A FEMININE HYGIENE AND BIRTH CONTROL PRODUCT! OTHER POPULAR PRODUCTS WERE MIRROR BRIGHT, BORAXO, COLEMAN'S MUSTARD, BRASSO, AND OLD DUTCH CLEANSER.

AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED, CLEANING PRODUCTS CONTAINED MORE AND MORE TOXIC CHEMICALS, WHICH ARE KNOWN TODAY AS VOCs (VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS). VOCs CAN BE DANGEROUS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND CAUSE HARM TO THE ENVIRONMENT. NOW THAT THE PUBLIC HAS BECOME MORE AWARE OF THE DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THESE PRODUCTS, MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE USING NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS.

Human Nature Laundry Soap Powder

Method Smarty Dish Cleaner

Eco Me Cleaning Products Carpet Deodorizer

All Purpose Cleaner

Grab Green Garbage Disposal and Freshener/Cleaner

Green Kid Safe Eco-Cleaning and Laundry Kit

Relief Pet Urine and Eco-Cleaner

Ecco Bella Air Fresheners

Recycled Wool Dryer Balls

Solay Simple Fruit Veggie Wash

Solay Natural Cleaning Products

Solay Simple Natural Glass Cleaner

THESE PRODUCTS CONTAIN ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS, ARE CRUELTY-FREE, MANY ARE HAND-MADE, SOME ARE VEGETABLE-BASED, MADE FROM ESSENTIAL OILS, ARE DYE AND COLOR-ADDITIVE FREE, AND THE PACKAGING IS RECYCLABLE AND, IN SOME CASES, REUSABLE. THEY DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL WARMING AND ARE SAFE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND PETS.

SWING INTO SPRING WITH NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS

2013-03-12T11:03:00.000-07:00

THE WINTER MONTHS CAN WREAK HAVOC ON OUR SKIN AND HAIR BY LEAVING THEM DRY AND LIFELESS. I FIND THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH MOISTURIZER I USE, MY SKIN TENDS TO BE DRY AND MY HAIR LACKS THE EXTRA BODY IT HAS DURING THE WARMER MONTHS. ALTHOUGH I DO NOT LIKE THE HUMIDITY AND PREFER COLD WEATHER TO WARM, MY SKIN AND HAIR FARE BETTER DURING THE WARMER MONTHS.

NOW THAT SPRING IS ALMOST HERE, YOU'LL WANT TO REJUVENATE YOUR HAIR AND SKIN. START BY USING AN EXFOLIANT CLEANSER ON YOUR FACE. THIS WILL KEEP THE SKIN SOFT AND GLOWING AND KEEP YOUR PORES FROM CLOGGING. IT ALSO SOFTENS FINE LINES AND WRINKLES AND SPEEDS UP YOUR NATURAL RENEWAL PROCESS.
ALCHEMILLA EXFOLIATING FACE WASH CREAM IS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE AS IT IS GENTLE ON YOUR SKIN AND IS MADE WITH NATURAL AND ORGANIC INGREDIENTS SUCH AS CALENDULA, JOJOBA, HONEYSUCKLE, AND SUNFLOWER TO NAME A FEW. IT IS AVAILABLE IN 1.6 OZ FOR $32 OR 3.0 OZ FOR $49.

THEIR ORGANIC SUGAR EXFOLIATING BODY SCRUB, INFUSED WITH LEMONGRASS AND SWEET ORANGE ESSENTIAL OILS, SMOOTHS AWAY BUMPS, AND DULL FLAKY DRY SKIN AND IS ESPECIALLY EFFECTIVE ON ELBOWS, FEET, AND KNEES. IT IS AVAILABLE IN 8.8 FL OZ FOR $24.00.

ALCHEMILLA ALSO HAS A LINE OF FACIAL AND BODY LOTIONS AND CREAMS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC SKIN TYPE.

FOR YOUR HAIR, MINERAL FUSION HAS A COMPLETE LINE OF SHAMPOOS & CONDITIONERS. THEIR PRODUCTS ARE 100% VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN, PARABEN AND CRUELTY-FREE.

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR MAKEUP PALETTE WITH LIP GLOSS FROM HONEYBEE GARDENS. THEY ARE ENRICHED WITH VITAMIN E, COCOA BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, SHEA BUTTER AND ARE PARABEN & CRUELTY FREE. THEIR LINE INCLUDES, SHADOW, BLUSH, EYE AND LIP PENCILS, MASCARA, AND NAIL POLISH.

MINERAL HYGIENICS START-UP KITS INCLUDE 2 SHADES OF MINERAL SPF FOUNDATION, MINERAL ENHANCER, MINERAL FINISHING POWDER, MINERAL BRUSH, KABUKI BRUSH, CONCEALER BRUSH, AND A DETAILED HOW-TO GUIDE. THEY ARE AVAILABLE IN SIX SHADES AND ARE PRICED AT $59.99. THEY ALSO HAVE SMALLER KITS FOR $29.99.

TO CALM YOUR SENSES AND NOURISH YOUR SKIN, TRY HEALING GARDEN BOTANICAL PERFUME. THESE CONVENIENT ROLL-ONS GIVE YOU AN INSTANT TOPICAL AROMATHERAPY TREATMENT WHEN APPLIED TO YOUR PRESSURE POINTS. THEY ARE PRICED AT $25.99.

MINERAL FUSION, HONEYBEE GARDEN, MINERAL HYGIENIC START-UP KITS, AND HEALING GARDEN BOTANICAL PERFUME CAN BE FOUND AT ABE'S MARKET.

GET READY FOR SPRING BREAK

2013-03-07T10:58:00.000-08:00

THE TRADITION OF SPRING BREAK GOES BACK 2,000 YEARS TO THE DAYS OF THE ROMAN AND GREEK EMPIRES. YOUNG PEOPLE PARTIED TO CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING AND THE SEASON OF FERTILITY WHICH THEY WOULD CELEBRATE BY HONORING THE GOD OF WINE.

MODERN-DAY SPRING BREAK IN THE UNITED STATES GOES BACK TO THE 1930'S WHEN COLLEGE STUDENTS WOULD GATHER FOR SWIM MEETS IN WARM CLIMATES SUCH AS FLORIDA. THROUGH THE YEARS, ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOLS WERE INCLUDED IN SPRING BREAK, WHICH LASTS ONE WEEK. THIS GIVES FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO PLACES WHERE THE WEATHER IS WARM AND SPEND SOME TIME IN THE SUN.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SOAK UP THE SUN ON YOUR SPRING BREAK, DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN. THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF SUNSCREEN ON THE MARKET. YOUR BEST BET IS TO USE ONE WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS, WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOU AND THE EARTH. LOOK FOR SUNSCREENS THAT CONTAINS ZINC OXIDE AND TITANIUM DIOXIDE AS THE FIRST INGREDIENTS. THESE ARE MINERAL-BASED SUNSCREENS AND OFFER BROAD-SPECTRUM EFFECTIVENESS (UVA AND UVB), THEY DON'T BREAK DOWN EASILY IN THE SUN, THEY CAUSE FEW ALLERGIC REACTIONS AND ARE WELL TOLERATED BY YOUR SKIN. CHEMICAL BASED SUNSCREENS CAN CONTAIN HARMFUL TOXINS SUCH AS RETINYL PALMITATE AND OXYBENZONE.

THE MOST EFFECTIVE SUNSCREENS HAVE SPF, WHICH PROTECTS AGAINST UVB, AND RANGE IN NUMBER BETWEEN 15 AND 50. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO CHOOSE A N HIGHER THAN THAT. IT IS BETTER TO USE A SUNSCREEN THAT YOU RUB IN, RATHER THAN A SPRAY. APPLY 2 OUNCES TO EFFECTIVELY COVER YOUR SKIN ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES BEFORE GOING OUT IN THE SUN, AND REAPPLY EVERY 2 HOURS.

Dolphin Organics

Alba Botanical Mineral Sunscreen

Star Naturals Sunscreen Pick

Goddess Garden Kids Natural Sunscreen

CURE CABIN FEVER WITH ECO-FRIENDLY TOYS

2013-03-05T09:32:00.001-08:00

KEEPING YOUNG CHILDREN BUSY WHEN THE WEATHER IS COLD IS A CHALLENGE. WHEN CHILDREN ARE KEPT INSIDE DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, IT'S HARD TO KEEP THEM FROM GOING "CRAZY" WITH CABIN FEVER. YEARS AGO, THE "BOOB" TUBE KEPT CHILDREN OCCUPIED FOR HOURS WITH CARTOONS & SHOWS SUCH AS CAPTAIN KANGAROO & ROMPER ROOM. THE SHOWS THEN PROGRESSED TO SESAME STREET AND MR. ROGERS WHICH WERE VERY EDUCATIONAL AND TAUGHT YOUNG CHILDREN A NUMBER OF THINGS AT AN EARLY AGE.

NOW THAT WE ARE IN THE 21ST CENTURY, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY. DOING SO FOSTERS THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS IN CHILDREN. THEY SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIMENT AND MAKE DISCOVERIES THROUGH THEIR PLAY. THIS HELPS NURTURE CHILDREN'S EMOTIONAL HEALTH. THE EXPERIENCES CHILDREN HAVE DURING THEIR FIRST YEARS OF LIFE CAN SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR CREATIVITY.

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS FROM ABE'S MARKET THAT WILL KEEP YOUR CHILDREN ENTERTAINED AND THEIR BRAINS ACTIVE WHILE STUCK INSIDE THE HOUSE.

Glob Natural Paint Packets - includes 6 vibrant botanical colors. They are vegetable based & are great for coloring eggs.

bObles Multi-functional Furniture - a line of fun, whimsical, and well-designed kids furniture. Encourages motor-function, imagination, and FUN!

CitiBlocs - Eco-Friendly, affordable wooden building blocks that inspire creativity and imagination.

Box Play for Kids - turn old boxes into new toys while teaching your child the importance of recycling.

Wee Can Too Veggie Crayons - vibrant crayons made from organic fruit and vegetable powders. They are hand-to-mouth safe and come in 5 organic colors.