Holidays

November 22, 2018 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Here’s A Roundup Of The BEST Eco Beauty Black Friday Deals!

Hey savvy beauty! Get fab gifts for the beauty junkies on your list and grab some delightful goodies for yourself with these fantastic Black Friday, Small Business Saturday (& Sunday) & Cyber Monday deals!

Most of these lines have sales and savings all the way through Tuesday for Cyber Monday. Happy Shopping ?

Credo Beauty

True Botanicals 20% off plus $5 credit for every $50 spent.

Juice Beauty Fantastic gift sets deeply discounted

Credo Several deeply discounted gifts sets on a very large variety of clean brands including $35 Glow & Go Set valued at $103 & free $100 gift with $125 purchase

Annmarie Skin Care 25% off sitewide with code BF2018

Just Nutritive 20% off sitewide

Follain is 20% off with code getclean

100% Pure Great discounts on a variety of gift sets & $10 Beauty Deals!

Hynt Beauty 30% off sitewide with code BLACK2018

Pure Haven 20 – 50% off select products including skin care, hair care, kids care, essential oils including exclusive deals for Cyber Monday

Babo Botanicals 40% off entire line with code TGIBF40

The Detox Market Spend & Save + free gifts

Pour le Monde 40% off certified 100% natural fine fragrances

Joy Provisions 40% off everything

Genetix Organic All products on sale, several more than 50% off

Crunchi Up to 50% off + Black Friday Gift Sets

Jurlique Holistic Skin Care 30% off sitewide with code FRIYAY

Bubbleandbee 20-50% off everything

Pure Haven 20 – 50% off select products including skin care, hair care, kids care, essential oils

Antonym Cosmetics 30% off entire order with code BLACKFRIDAY2018

Lure Essentials Cupping Sets Deep discounts on face and body Cupping sets throughout the weekend.

Plume Science 30% off on all Plume products with codes: LKFRIDAYCAD for Canada & BLKFRIDAY for US

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AND for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday…

I’m offering 25% off ALL my services through Tuesday, 11/27:

Customized One-On-One Eco Wellness Plan: Transition To An Eco Beauty & Household Routine With Ease $175 $132

Save an abundance of time and avoid the hassle of being greenwashed with a customized personal plan based on your personal needs and the type of skin care, beauty &/or home products that you want and need to make your green journey easier and more glamorous.

You’ll receive a personalized PDF containing your complete customized plan with information and suggestions

You’ll know the exact steps to effectively detox your beauty and personal care routine to support long-term health, without stress or overwhelm.

It’s the perfect holiday gift – Get one for yourself and one for your bff, daughter, sister or wife.

One-On-One Private Eco Wellness Session $50 $37.50

Private 30 minute session via phone or Zoom. Transition to the right eco products for your skin type and preferences, reduce your body’s toxic burden with my help snd expertise. Get questions answered about products you currently use, which products you should use, & more.

Home Detox Session $80 $60

My concierge in-home service. I’ll assess your home and the products you use and help you implement eco friendly lifestyle habits, create an eco friendly environment inside your home, detox everything and transition you and your family to a healthy beauty & personal care routine which will reduce your carbon footprint and minimize your body’s toxic burden. I’ll provide you with PDF containing information and suggestions for alternative methods and products.

(If you’re not local, I offer Skype sessions)

In the Los Angeles or Ventura County area? Place your holiday order for a beautifully customized eco friendly gift basket to give your clients, hosts, friends and family! Get 10% off your first order ?

***I am also donating 10% of all sales to Ventura County Community Foundation to support victims of the tragic Borderline shooting & the devastating fires in my hometown here in Southern California*** #TOStrong

Wishing you & your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!! ?

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December 21, 2017 By Kelly Leave a Comment

My #1 Tip For Staying Sane During The Holidays

Last week it hit me. Christmas is in less than TWO weeks! I admit, a little panic set in. And now Christmas is less than 1 week away. Quite honestly, it ticked me off to feel stressed because I want to enjoy the holidays. I happen to love this time of year ?

Shopping, wrapping, decorating, entertaining, cooking, baking, attending parties… There is just so much to do on top of everything else we do on a daily basis, isn’t there?!

What keeps me sane when I feel out of control during the holidays (and all the other hectic times that come up)? Living in the present.

Yep, it’s that simple. Although, it’s really not so easy. You have to be mindful to live in the present and that requires some work because it’s so easy to let your mind future trip and worry.

So, how’s it done? I have a quick little exercise that will do the trick.

Stress is the root cause of a lot of illness and premature aging so managing it is vital for our health. We’ve all heard that meditation is one of the best stress and anxiety relievers but I’m sure the last thing you want me to recommend at the moment is to get your om on for 45 quiet minutes every morning.

Of course that would be great and if you can, go for it but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, give yourself a mindful minute. This will help center you, bring you to the present and live in the moment.

Take just 60 seconds to focus on your breath. Inhale for 8 counts, hold for a second, exhale for 8 counts and you will feel yourself start to calm. It’s quick and easy but it works wonders. Place your hand on your stomach to make sure that as you inhale, it contracts and as you exhale, it expands.

Tuning into our breath isn’t our first thought when we get pushed to our limits but try it any time you feel scattered, irritable, worried, anxious, pissed off, stress, overwhelmed or any other unfavorable feeling.

During my inhales and exhales I focus my thoughts on a few things that I’m grateful for because gratitude is the highway to peace and happiness.

You deserve a little self care and with the pressures of the season it’s especially important. Self-care is the new trend but it isn’t just a buzzword, it truly is important.

Remember that you can’t please everyone and you may not get everything done. Be gentle with yourself, let some things go and enjoy the spirit of the season ❤️

As crazy as it can get, I LOVE the holidays and all the glitzy, sparkly, glamour that goes with it. The parties, the beautifully decorated homes, time with friends and family and the true spiritual meaning of the season that we celebrate, whatever our beliefs.

I don’t want a frantic energy to round out 2017 and I’m sure you don’t either. So give it shot, next time you feel the stress begin to rise give yourself a mindful minute and be present.

Enjoy the holidays!

November 11, 2017 By Kelly Leave a Comment

Operation Christmas Child Helps Spread Holiday Joy One Shoebox At A Time

Don’t you love that warm fuzzy feeling that doing good deeds, giving and volunteering give you? Well, it does more than just give you the good feels, research suggests that it also offers us health benefits.

In the book, The Healing Power of Doing Good, Alan Luks and Peggy Payne set out to show how one’s physical health improves along with emotional well-being when we volunteer. They theorize about what they call the “helpers high,” similar to what runners feel when endorphins are released. A lovely way to give back during the holidays is through Operation Christmas Child.

Samaritan’s Purse International Relief is a non-profit organization that provides emergency relief all over the world to victims of disease, war, natural disaster and famine. Operation Christmas Child has been distributing gift filled shoe boxes to underprivileged children in over 130 countries for nearly 2 decades.

Samaritan’s Purse was named one of CNBC’s top 10 charities changing the world!

It’s really fun to put the shoe boxes together, takes very little money, and truly means a lot to the children.

Put yours together this weekend, National shoe box collection week is next week: November 13 – 20. Visit their website, choose a gender and age group and fill a shoe box. They have instructions on their site with a list of suggestions on what to put in the boxes, things like small toys, markers, note pads, candy, even a toothbrush; or you can order materials.

They make it easy, all you do is pack the shoe box and take it to a local drop off station and they send them off; find one close to your home here. You can also make a direct donation or build a box on their site.

Although the items in these boxes are simple little things, your shoe box will bring more joy than you could imagine. For some of these kids, it might be the first gift they ever receive. It means so much to them and helps make their Christmas morning brighter. ♥

Get your kids involved. I love putting the shoe boxes together and my kids have fun helping me choose the goodies to fill them with. It’s important for my kids to see that not everyone is as fortunate as they are. Doing charitable helps kids become caring well-rounded individuals, particularly in the world we live in.

December 19, 2013 By Kelly Leave a Comment

8 Easy Tips To Prevent Holiday Weight Gain

People gain an average of 5 – 7 pounds during the holidays, don’t let it happen to you!

Treat yourself but don’t over indulge

Eat protein with each meal Protein helps keep you satiated and it’s key for preserving muscle mass.

Sneak in exercise Make all that running around work for you. Walk briskly, take stairs & take the long way around the mall. Instead of meeting a friend for coffee, chat while you power walk together.

Eat before you go Have something healthy and low calorie before you head out to that Christmas party. You wn’t be starving so you’ll likely eat less.

Fill up on the good stuff Enjoy the treats and special main courses but pile your plate with lots of fruit and veggies to help fill you up.

Give Yourself 20 minutes I know, everyone is extra busty right now so one of the first things to go by the wayside is your workout. But we all have 20 minutes. Do an interval training session a few times a week, studies show interval training is an effective way to burn fat. Get your heart rate up for 4 minutes by jumping rope, doing some squats & lunges then recover for 1 minute. Get your heart rate back up for another 4 minutes by doing some burpees, pushups and tricep dips. Then recover for 1 minute. You’ll burn fat and work your whole body. Repeat this sequence until your 20 minutes is up, go for 30 minutes if you have the time.

Bring a healthy contribution If you’re going to a potluck, make something healthy and delicious to bring so you know there will be at least one thing at the table you can enjoy that won’t pack on the pounds.

Watch the alcohol consumption I’m not sayin’ don’t drink, I’m all for boozin’ it up but choose wisely. Mixed drinks can be loaded with sugar and calories so stick to wine, simple drinks without sugary mixers or drink it neat baby.

Party hearty, just don’t drink all your calories

Moderation is key Don’t go hog wild just because it’s the holidays but don’t completely deprive yourself either. Have your moms famous Christmas cookies but don’t overindulge. Balance with small portions and eat until you are satisfied, not stuffed. Sounds simple but it works. You’ll be happy when you’re not faced with trying to lose 5 pounds come January.

June 5, 2013 By Kelly Leave a Comment

5 Fun Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Lyrical Tees from Lyrical Culture are the perfect casual T for music buffs. Each one is inspired by favorite songs, they even have cute Ts for us girls $48

Guys love their power tools but how annoying is it when your man is just about finished with a project and the battery of whatever tool he happens to be using goes dead. The Craftsman QuickBoost Charger is a quick fix. It charges fully drained batteries to 25% in just three minutes $40 craftsman.com

Give green with this organic men’s skincare set by John Masters that includes a brand new, just-released 2-in-1 face wash and shave foam and 2-in-1 moisturizer and aftershave ~ free of harsh cancer causing chemicals! Available at Open Sky $50

What dad doesn’t enjoy the creamy dreamery of delicious ice cream? Give him a unique personalized treat by creating an ice cream, gelato or sorbet for him at ecreamery. You select the packaging and name your creation $49.99 for 4 pints