EO/Herb of the
Month:
Soothe burned Skin with
Aloe Vera
(Aloe barbadensis)
We've all been there - you've spent a glorious summer
day outside with (or without!) your sun protection, and
suddenly someone says "Hey, you're looking a little
red".
YIKES! Without a thought, most of us will head
straight for the aloe vera; it's a fantastic skin
soother & healer and you shouldn't leave home without
it!
Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) originates from
North Africa and there are now more than 500 species of
it growing in warm climates of the world. Aloe
plants range in height from a few inches to 30 feet or
more. The leaves of many species can become quite large
and are lance shaped with jagged edges.
The first written reference of aloe vera is an ancient
Egyptian papyrus, which dates back to 3500 BC. Legend
suggests that Aristotle convinced Alexander the Great to
capture the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean for
its supply of aloe vera to heal wounded soldiers.
Aloe's healing power comes from its ability to increase
the availability of oxygen to the skin, and by
increasing the synthesis and strength of tissue.
Just a few of the
phenomenal benefits of Aloe Vera:
reduce inflammation ~ decrease
swelling/redness ~ accelerates wound healing
~ acne/eczema control ~ itch relief
~ sunburn healer ~ antimicrobial
~ vitamin-packed
Feature Product:
 After Sunny Spray
When your body has seen too much sun, just reach for our
After Sunny Spray. Formulated with pure Aloe Vera Juice,
calendula oil and organic essential oils of Lavender,
Peppermint and Carrot Seed, this spray starts cooling
and soothing the minute it hits your skin.
The bonus? The sooner you apply it, the less likely you
are to peel, and that's always a great thing.
Check out
www.allthingsjill.ca/g_o/s_spray.htm
for more!
Notes from the Soaperie
Tim and I were able to spend last Saturday at the
Calgary Folk Festival, the last non-work weekend of the
summer for us. We were also proud to donate products to all
of the performers. Artists like Great Big Sea, Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians, Chumbawamba and Rufus
Wainwright all received ATJ gift bags, and we were
thrilled to have the opportunity to see many of them
live.
While many of you are surely out relaxing and enjoying
your summer vacation, we're moving into high gear back
at the shop. With August comes the start of the show
circuit for us - heading to Wholesale and Retail shows
monthly, from now until March.
We've got a couple of exciting things happening: first,
our just for jack line is making it's debut at
all of these shows, and we expect great things from
Jack! Second, we're currently going through a labeling
metamorphosis - our new look will be unveiled at the
Alberta Gift Show in a little over two weeks. Be
prepared for our new chic, sleek, clean look!
Happy Summer!
Jill's Picks:
Whenever we're looking for a little
something sweet to add to tea, coffee, dinner or
desserts, Tim & I always open up the cupboard to reveal
the best honey around. The Chinook Honey Company
is located in Okotoks, Alberta and is run by Cherie &
Art Andrews.
All of their honey is non-pasteurized, meaning, it comes
straight from the bees to you, the consumer. No extra
processing, no extra handling. The result? A superior
quality honey, both in taste and in medicinal benefits.
Stop into their little operation to pick up some sweet
treats (and they've even got honey ice cream - my
FAVOURITE!) and have a look at their observation hive.
You won't be disappointed!
www.chinookhoney.com
Retailer of the Month:
The Clean Calgary Association focuses on two
areas: environmental education, and the
tools to incorporate positive environmental
changes into one's lifestyle.
Whether it's buying and using a composter
regularly, changing your light bulbs out for
compact fluorescents, or even if you're
looking for an environmentally-friendly
gift, Clean Calgary Association is your
one-stop shop for all things good for the
earth!
You can find a great selection of All Things Jill's
products
in the Clean Calgary Association Eco-Store.
For more information
on this fantastic organizaion, click
here.
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