EO/Herb of the
Month:
The Blossoms of Spring - Neroli Essential Oil from the
Sweet Orange/Bitter Orange Tree
Being a month for moms, I thought I'd ask mine what her
favourite flowers are. While she and I love the same
ones, none of them are tapped for essential oils!
Instead, I thought I would pick an oil reminiscent of
childhood. We had a sweet orange tree outside of one of
the rooms of our home, and would relish in its delicious
scent every year when it bloomed.
Neroli, or Citrus aurantium essential oil
increases circulation and stimulates new cell growth. It
can prevent scarring and stretch marks, and has been
found useful in treating skin conditions linked to
emotional stress. Any type of skin can benefit from
Neroli essential oil, although it is particularly good
for dry, irritated or sensitive skin. It regulates
oiliness and minimizes enlarged pores. Neroli oil helps
to clear acne and blemished skin, especially if the skin
lacks moisture. With regular treatment, it can reduce
the appearance of fragile or broken capillaries and
varicose veins.
A few benefits of Neroli Essential Oil:
Antidepressant
~ Antiseptic ~ Antispasmodic ~
Aphrodisiac
~
Carminative ~ Cordial ~
Deodorant ~
Digestive
~
Stimulant (nervous) ~
Tonic
(cardiac, circulatory)
Feature Product:
The Outdoor Line
All Things Jill’s garden and outdoor items were born out
of the need for products that could withstand dry
Western Canada climates and battle bugs! Each product
comes in a portable container - easily packed for a
camping trip.
Just in time for summer - check out our new
Campin'
Candle and the
Ultimate Outdoor Kit.
Notes from the Soaperie
A Thought on Moms
 I
recently had the pleasure of spending a week with my
mom in Vancouver during the Gift Show. While the weather
was less than stellar, I was both surprised and thrilled
at her enthusiasm for battling the wind and rain.
We had a great time checking out the sights ~ Victoria,
Horseshoe Bay and Granville Island to name a few.
It was our first 'mother-daughter' trip ever ~ something
I'd highly recommend everyone do at some point. You
never
Sweet
Peas - mom's favourite!
know when the opportunity might not
come again.
Looking
for something for your mom this mother's day? How about
a
Mini Spa Kit or a
Gardening Kit? Whatever you
choose, make sure it's a gift from the heart - something
that reflects you, and not simply another 'World's
Greatest Mom' mug!
For all you dads out there, have no fear. The Jack Line
is coming just in time for Father's Day. We'll have a
shaving soap, after shave spritz, hand salve, muscle rub
and a couple more goodies!
To all of the mothers out there ~ have a great day on
Sunday .
You deserve it!
Jill's Picks:
Valora Douglas - Friend & Author
Are you a new mom concerned about your
career when you return to work following
maternity leave? Do you worry if your
current job will pay enough to support
your new family? Whether you’re starting
your career or already well established,
maternity leave can be the perfect time
to take your career to a new level.
From Colic to Career written by
my good friend Valora Douglas offers motivation
and guidance to the career-minded new
mom. This book will help you achieve
life balance following the birth of your
baby, and take you on a journey of
career enrichment and goal setting techniques.
Check out
www.momenta.ca
for more info
Retailer of the Month:
P'lovers
was created to help people live more
sensitively with the earth.
We believe the actions of each and every one of us can
positively affect the quality of the world in which we
live. By modifying our lifestyles, using our purchasing
power to reflect our values, and supporting activities
which respect and protect the diversity of life, we can
all make a difference!
P'lovers stands for both 'planet lovers' and 'Piping
Plovers'...a small Nova Scotia shore birds which were
declared an endangered species in 1985.
P'lovers has 5 locations in Canada. The stores in Port
Perry and Stratford Ontario each carry All Things Jill
products.
For
more information, click
here.
|
