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Tricks of the Trade (oldstylelist)

Sep 2nd 2007 9:00PM The Fresh and Fruity Facial edition has some home recipies as well as the coffee it does a body good issue. Enjoy them. Just be careful about using sugar in foot scrubs as it feeds fungus, yeast and molds. Here is the link for the articles. http://www.spavelous.com/Main/NewsletterArchive.html Enjoy great skincare does not have to be expenisive. One of my clients is in her 90's when I asked how she maintained her peaches and creme virtually wrinkle free skin she told me she adds some baking soda and 1 aspirin to her liquid cleaners. It makes sense, the bakingsoda is an efoliant and helps with the ph and the aspirin is salacylic acid. Make it a spavelous day!

How to Find a Date (AOL Hot Searches)

Aug 30th 2007 12:33PM My story is one of Intention and the belief that you can change your life!!!

On my 47th birthday I received an Ayurvedic Astrology reading of my life Past, Present and Future as a gift. I anxiously read the reading. As I read my past, it was exact, it said when my dad died, it told of the major influence he was in my life, and it spoke of my success and the life changes I had gone through. Do to its accuracy, and me still being a single woman, I quickly scanned forward to see what would happen in my love life. I read with great anticipation, until to my dismay, it stated that I would never marry. I thought that this could not be true. Because the reading came with three follow up questions, I quickly emailed the Himalayan Mountains to ask:
What do you mean I am not getting married?
If there were a chance for me to get married when would it be?
Where would I meet him?

Several days later I received my response. The Indian Seer said that first, Should I never marry I should consider myself the LUCKY one for I will only have one disappointment in my life and that would be that I never marry. Everyone else would have several disappointments and then the destined separation due to death or divorce. He went on to say that there would be a small window of opportunity for marriage from September 28th, 2004 to May 31st 2005. He said that I would meet him in the South West.

After receiving this I was hopeful but confused. It was August 17th, 2004 and September 28th was very soon, I did not want to miss the window of opportunity. Southwest, did they mean SouthWest of where I am (Scottsdale AZ) or southwest of were I was born (Commack, NY). Am I in the Southwest? Or do I need to head to San Diego or Hawaii?

While I was researching vacation plans, I received an email from a fung shui web site. This email told the tale of the Chinese Harvest Moon Festival. It explained that the Harvest Moon Festival for that year (2004) would be on September 28th. It further went on to explain that The Chinese belief is that the man in the moon Yue-lao also known as the “Marriage Maker” would tie an invisible red string from your ankle to the ankle of your betrothed and that no matter where in the world you were you would find each other if you do 3 things on the night of the Chinese Harvest Moon. You needed to drink green tea, eat Chinese moon cakes and listen to music and put out the intentions you have for your mate. It seemed like a coincidence that the date of September 28th showed up twice, it was the date of the festival and it was the date of the start of my window of opportunity. So, I decided I was going to celebrate the Harvest Moon Festival. I began by researching Moon Cakes and where I would buy them. When I looked them up they looked disgusting, a Sweet paste with hard boiled egg yolks inside. I thought it looked nasty, but I wanted to find the right man, my soul mate. I found a place in China town in NYC that would overnight them fresh to me. I then solidified my intention for what I wanted in a man: My intention was for a Wonderful, loving, caring, giving, affectionate, faithful, romantic supportive husband. This became my mantra.

Determined to Change my future I realized that I needed to commit and follow through with my Harvest Moon Festival celebration to attract the right man for me. I believed that to do this, one must share their intentions with others, this makes you commit to the follow through. So, the next day I went to work and was sharing the story of Yue-lao with every single woman I could find and tell them about the importance of that day.

As I shared with Laurie a woman who worked for me, a tall Asian man named Shan who worked down in accounting walked past the counter. I had seen him past the desk on many occasions, but we never really spoke more then, Hi, Goodbye and you’re leaving already. I decided to ask him if he had ever had a moon cake. He asked why I wanted to know and I told him the legend of Yue-lao, and explained that I was going to follow the tradition, but that moon cakes looked disgusting. He told me that he loves moon cakes. That night as I ordered my moon cakes, I decided that I would order a container for Shan as well. After the Moon cakes arrived, I saw Shan and let him know that I had something for him. I gave him the moon cakes and as the harvest moon festival approached, I prepared myself to drink the tea, listen to music, eat my moon cakes and put out the intention for the man I was to marry. I did everything I should on the night of the Moon Festival, however, I was so disappointed because it was very overcast in phoenix that night and I could not see the moon. After going outside and drinking the tea and eating my moon pie I came back into my bedroom to listen to music and put out my intention. As I disappointingly walked back into the room, I looked at the picture above my bed only to realize that the Moon was in my room the whole time, above my bed is a large picture with Chinese writing and a woman sitting on the moon. I sat backed looked at the picture and put out my intentions

The day after the moon festival, Shan gave me an envelope with a Thank You card and three other envelopes in it. Each envelope was typed with a “Do Not Open Until” and a date on it. One was do not open until October1st, the next was Do Not Open till November 1st and the third, Do not open until Dec 1st. Being somewhat superstitious, I waited till the first of each month to open each envelope. On October 1st I opened the first one. In it was a poem from Shan that basically said I know we will be good friends and a gift certificate for a one pound box of chocolates. From October thru November, Shan and I continued with our Hi and Good Bye routine. During that month an intuit, who worked for me, told me that I would meet the man for me and that he was a cross between Pierce Brosnon and Yanni. He described him as Spanish Irish with green eyes.

November 1st came and I opened the next envelope, this time there was another poem which basically said that he knew we would make a difference in each others life, and another gift certificate for a one pound box of chocolates. I thanked him again, and the next few weeks continued with hi and Good bye until November 18th, when Shan asked me what I did on my day off. When I told him I went out for sushi with two people we worked with to celebrate their birthdays, he said “I like Sushi, maybe we could go out some night for sushi, because going out for sushi is not something you should do by yourself”. I said sure and we set the Tuesday before Thanksgiving as the day to go out.
We went to dinner, and talked about work. I didn’t consider it a date I just thought of it as 2 co workers going out for dinner. After dinner, Shan walked me to the car and asked if I would like to go to a movie on Thanksgiving. I declined because I had a lot of company coming over for thanksgiving dinner. He looked so sad and had puppy dog eyes, so I added that I could do it on Friday if he wanted. He agreed and on Friday we went to the movies. After the movies, we went for coffee; Shan expressed his interest in me. I told him that he was a really nice guy, but that he wasn’t the man for me. I explained that this intuit had told me I would meet a man, but that he was Spanish Irish a cross between Yanni and Pierce Brosnon and had green eyes, and lets face it that isn’t you I went on to say your Chinese and have brown eyes. Ever the optimist, Shan said I think my great grandmother was Irish, and “I am the right man for you, you just do not know it yet”. He proceeded to tell me that he would continue to come after me until I gave him a firm NO. The next day Shan proceeded to send me love poems with pictures and music daily.

December 1st came and I opened the last card. Again there was a certificate for a one pound box of chocolates and a poem. The essence of this poem was that I was the woman for him. By the middle of December I had gone to Shan’s house. As I went to ring the doorbell, I saw 3 butterflies over the doorbell. Butterflies are my icon, I always say that the butterfly will lead me to where I need to be. I knew that night that Shan was the man for me. By the end of December we were discussing marriage, we got engaged on February 14th 2005 and we Wed in Maui on May 27th 2005. Right before the May 31st deadline.

When I was younger (up until 47) I said I wouldn’t get married unless I received at least a 5 cart diamond ring, then I learned that according to Vedic astrology diamonds were not good for me energetically. When I got engaged, there were no stones just a gold band and I have never taken it off. I value it with all my heart.

Shan is the man of my intentions. He is loving, caring giving affectionate faithful, romantic, supportive and my husband. In May it will be two years and I have the best man in the world who sends me love notes daily. He has brought back my trust, the little girl in me and has opened up a whole new balanced world for me. After we married, I told Shan what I asked God for in a man and how he fulfilled my dreams. Shan told me that he also asked God for the woman he desired. When I asked him what he asked for he said a woman with a good heart that was all.

He is Younger, Asian, Christian, Coworker and not wealthy, everything I thought I wasn’t looking for, Everything I avoided and Yet he is the PERFECT man for me. Like he said “I was looking for him and I just I did not know it”

So Woman and men, Open your hearts, love yourself, unload the baggage and be open to the infinite possibilities of Love

PS This year the Harvest Moon is on September 28th, so ladies get your green tea and chinese moon cakes ready!! Get your single girlfriends together and have a party. For more information http://www.spavelous.com

Make Your Move (AOL Hot Searches)

Aug 30th 2007 12:25PM I can hardly count the number of moves I have made over the years due to my career and promotions. I have done them all from u-haul to major national movers. When you have to move. Take the time to pack yourself. This gives you the opportunity to get read of clutter, donate clothing you have not worn in years, and label everything so you know exactly where to place the box when you get to your new home. Don't skip on packing materials. I love to safe the Styrofoam containers from Omaha Steaks and use these to pack dishes with bubble wrap. It is quick and easy and your china will be well protected. When it comes to clothing, once you have streamlined and kept Only what you wear, I like to use the wardrobe boxes. This way you can just hang them up and lock them in. For large items that take up a lot of space like pillows and comforters, I like to use the vacuum space bags. This takes the air out so it packs in less space and the plastic protects it. No matter who moves you take out Full replacement insurance. One move from Alabama to Kansas, the driver decided to take a detour to his home in Arkansas on the way. A storm hit Arkansas and the truck was not air tight. My furniture, blankets and clothing had water damage. The insurance company wanted to say it was an act of God and did not want to cover it. Finally, pay by credit card. This way if there are problems you have recourse. Once you get to your new home, go to http://www.spavelous.com here you can find a new spa close to your home so you can massage those aching moving muscles.

Plastic Surgery ... A Four Letter Word? (AOL Hot Searches)

Aug 29th 2007 10:44AM At 50+ I can see how my body, face and skin are changing. For me, I think it is changing for the better. At 20 I was very thin, had very little figure and crooked teeth. The teeth I had corrected at 27 and it required some facial surgery to correct my bite (this was no fun, my mouth was wired shut for 6 weeks). After many thoughts of a nose job and breasts enhancements, I chickened out and decided to forego surgery. To my surprise, it was like at age 45 my hormones clicked in. And now my figure is 37 25 36. You never know how you will turn out. While I still do not like my nose, other people do not even think about it.
The key to looking good is to eat right and have activity in your life. Start your children on good skin care and moisturizers when they are young. Use sun screen and exercise your face and your body. The spa is a great place to stay up with your skincare, The products in the market today can save you from having expensive surgery. Coffee grinds can help you to keep the liposuction at bay. Mole removal, is not minor, it may be a necessity if it becomes irregular or is cancerous. I have my massage therapists tell me if she notices anything different about mine when I get a massage. Did you read the article about how people with moles age better? Here is the link to the story http://spavelous.com/Spa-Digest/Spa-Active-Aging.html .

Take care of yourself, look at natural alternatives, your body will thank you. To read about spa treatments that assist you to age better, visit http://www.spavelous.com. You can look great at any age naturally, and if you decide to go to a medspa, we have that information as well.

Snack Your Way to a Bigger Bosom With F-Cup Cookies (Slashfood)

Aug 19th 2007 5:34PM The pueraria plant is in the same family as the soybean. Pueraria mirifica is a plant found in Thailand and Myanmar. Its tuber contains phytoestrogens such as miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol, and coumestans. It basically is an estrogen hormone replacement. You really should consult a doctor before you mess with your hormone levels and estrogen receptor sites. While there have been positive studies when used for woman in menopause, all natural does not necessarily mean safe.

Now you can find this not only in cookies but in chewing gum, crèmes and capsules.

While some people report other positive results from the use of pueraria mirifica such as better overall heath in the elderly, an anti-wrinkling effect, breast enhancement, improved vision, improved memory, better sleep, and acts as a hair tonic, not all claims have been verified.

While everyone should be cautious about plastic surgery, you should be just as cautious with what you put in your body. I know my figure has changed over the years. You are never quite done developing. Sometimes time and patience and self acceptance is the best for ones image. Relax be good to your self, get a spa treatment to maintain and improve what you have. Find a spa near you or learn more about health and healing. http://www.spavelous.com

Popular Diets -- Fad or Not? (AOL Hot Searches)

Aug 17th 2007 11:27PM I worked for Nutri/System for five years in New Product Development. Now I have a degree as a Holistic Practitioner. The thing about Nutri/System and Jenny Craig (for that fact) is that the foods are pre portioned. If you stick to the program you will lose weight at a steady slow rate. It does not always fit in with business meetings and dining out. Back then the average client was female, 5'4, and was an average of 35 pounds over weight. While the woman lost the weight, the majority of them would not continue the 1 year maintenance program and they would put the weight back on. To be healthy and fit, you need a lifestyle that supports your goals. Be realistic, exercise, cut out the processed foods and sugar. In addition, learn what foods you are allergic too. When you have respiratory allergies, what happens? Your nose fills with mucus. Mucus is an allergic response. When you consume foods you are allergic to your body fills with mucus. Look for signs of food allergies like, belching, gas, hiccups and runny nose or food cravings, these are all signs of allergies. Cut these foods out and you will quickly lose weight. For these and other tips, read about cellulite, the benefits of coffee and weight management at http://www.spavelous.com/EB/070416.html in the spavelous digest area. To find spas or read other areas go to http://www.spavelous.com the Spavelous is The Largest Spa Directory and National Spa Gift Certificate Directory.

Top Searched Stretch Mark Creams (AOL Hot Searches)

Aug 17th 2007 6:43PM As a massage therapist, I am asked all the time about maternity massages, things to do and not do during a pregnancy, and about some of the best stretch mark crèmes. Just this week I put out a special newsletter about Maternity with information and links to great products. Here is the link to the newsletter on this specific topic: http://www.spavelous.com/EB/N070817/Pregnancy.html To learn more about massage and spa treatments visit http://www.spavelous.com.

43% of E-Mail Users Sleep With Their Cell Phones (Switched)

Aug 6th 2007 3:29PM No wonder, more spas are adding sleep disorder solutions to their spa menus.
It isn't just e-mails, it is the RSS feeds and the information that keeps you on top of what is going on in your industry, business trends, personal interests. Why spend time reading a newspaper, when you can have the top news sent to you and already screened based on your preferences.
it is the information age. However, when you go to the spa leave your cell phones, computers, e-mails, text messages off and in the locker room, at some point you need to relax, rest, and recuperate. The need is demonstrated wit the new spa services coming up to treat blackberry thumb. http://www.spavelous.com will help you to find the spa that is right for you to repair those tired eyes and fingers.

E-mail Addiction: Battle of the Sexes! (Switched)

Aug 6th 2007 3:27PM Men are less likely to bring cell phones into a message room then a woman.
Woman are still the care takers.
It isn't just e-mails, it is the RSS feeds and the information that keeps you on top of what is going on in your industry, business trends, personal interests. Why spend time reading a newspaper, when you can have the top news sent to you and already screened based on your preferences.
it is the information age. However, when you go to the spa leave your cell phones, computers, e-mails, text messages off and in the locker room, at some point you need to relax, rest, and recuperate. The need is demonstrated wit the new spa services coming up to treat blackberry thumb. http://www.spavelous.com will help you to find the spa that is right for you to repair those tired eyes and fingers.

BlackBerrys and Cell Phones Turning Americans Into E-Mail Addicts (Switched)

Aug 6th 2007 3:25PM It isn't just e-mails, it is the RSS feeds and the information that keeps you on top of what is going on in your industry, business trends, personal interests. Why spend time reading a newspaper, when you can have the top news sent to you and already screened based on your preferences.
it is the information age. However, when you go to the spa leave your cell phones, computers, e-mails, text messages off and in the locker room, at some point you need to relax, rest, and recuperate. The need is demonstrated wit the new spa services coming up to treat blackberry thumb. http://www.spavelous.com will help you to find the spa that is right for you to repair those tired eyes and fingers.