Archive for September, 2009
We are so excited about our upcoming giveaway with full details to be announced Thursday! Bursting with excitement, we can’t help but give small hints for what’s to come.
Yesterday, the hint was that you’re feet will thank you for thinking about them. Hint #2…this herb has long been touted for aromatherapy benefits of inducing relaxation and soothing headaches. Sulori uses this herb in its whole form as well as the essential oils.
One more hint to come tomorrow, before the big reveal!
As fall begins to reign upon us with leaves changing color, cooler temperatures and shorter days, we are in the mood to host a special giveaway. All of the juicy details will be released September 30th and the contest will begin October 1st and run for a full month.
Wanna know what we’re giving away? Since we don’t want to spoil the surprise, we’ll give a hint everyday here at the blog until the details are ready for full disclosure. The first hint….your feet will thank you for thinking about them. Tune in tomorrow for the second hint.
On Friday, I had the pleasure of being featured in the “Powerful Beauty” section of the Bionic Beauty blog. If you’re a beauty junkie like myself, then I highly recommend checking out Jami’s blog as it’s loaded with valuable information including product reviews and skin care information
So, the question was “How do you achieve powerful beauty?”. Since this question has never been posed to me, I was more than happy to think about and answer this question. You can check out my answer by visiting Bionic Beauty blog.
“Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower.”-Albert Camus
I’m not sure what it is about this particular year, but I’m experiencing major “fall fever”. Usually, spring is my favorite time of the year. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I’ve tweeted about my desire for the fall season.
The “fever” must be due to my family’s first visit to Anna Ruby Falls and Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA last fall. Anna Ruby Falls is a set of twin waterfalls that lies within the Chattahoochee National Forest. If you look closely at the top of the picture, the high point of the waterfalls can be seen and is truly breathtaking.
Here are some other shots that we captured while walking along the trail:
If you don’t have “fall fever” after seeing the falls, maybe you will after seeing Unicoi Park which is where Anna Ruby Falls is located. With the park being over 1,000 acres, there are endless possibilities for beautiful scenery especially during the fall months!
“Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.” -Stanley Horowitz
Being so intrigued by the thought of watermelons as a renewable source of energy and the environmental benefits, I didn’t even include in yesterday’s post how our skin can benefit from watermelons. So, lets tap into some of the benefits of eating watermelon.
**Watermelon is loaded with antioxidants including lycopene that help fight free radicals, one of the main causes of aging skin as well as other skin conditions.
**Rich in vitamins A, B, and C, watermelons aid in keeping skin radiant and hydrated. Since watermelon is about 90% water by weight, it’s no wonder that our skin reaps the benefit of hydration by eating this fruit.
**Oil extracted from the seeds of watermelon is especially rich in essential fatty acids including omega-6 and omega-9. When applied externally, the oil easily penetrates the skin and dissolves sebum buildup.
While writing this post, I came across a fun and informative website by The National Watermelon Promotion Board that is all about watermelons! Check them out at www.watermelon.org
Last weekend, my family did our normal Saturday morning routine which involves a trip to the Suwanee Farmer’s Market. Among the many fruits and vegetables that we bought was one of the best watermelons that I’ve ever had. In consuming this watermelon, I would’ve never pondered it as a source of renewable energy.
According to an article in the UK Telegraph, “the latest source of biofuel could be watermelons”. Apparently, the sweet and refreshing juice not only tastes great but the sugar can be distilled into alcohol thereby creating a source of power for cars.
After reading that approximately 1/5 of watermelon crops are rejected as a result of blemishes or being misshaped, I can only applaud the effort of making the best use possible with little waste. According to the study, “watermelons could produce about 20 gallons of fuel per acre from fruit that would otherwise go to waste”.
**Photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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