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Oolong Tea: Field to Cup
By far one of my favorite places to consume tea is the Samovar Tea Lounge in the Yerba Buena Gardens of San Francisco. I love that little piece of heaven so much that I even subscribe to their newsletter (I keep my subscriptions to a bare minimum). When I received today’s, I just had to [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 11, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/05/oolong-tea-field-to-cup/
Have 5 Minutes?
I promise that this video is worth the next 5 minutes of your time. It’s a truly incredible reminder to appreciate what we have and to never give up on a brighter tomorrow. (Unfortunately, the words get caught off a bit so here is the link also: Never, Ever Give Up. Arthur’s Inspirational Transformation!)
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 8, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/05/have-5-minutes/
Body Oil Giveaway Winner
And the winner of the Kō Denmark’s Jasmine Neroli Rose Body Oil (a $42 value) is Nicole of Frankie Hearts Fashion! Congrats, Nicole :) I’ll be contacting you shortly so I can get your wonderful winnings shipped out this weekend!
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 4, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/05/body-oil-giveaway-winner/
Ultra Relaxed Breathing
The next time you’re doing some deep breathing, you can relax even more if you do the following: Place the tip of your tongue on the roof of your mouth, directly against the back of your upper teeth Proceed to breathe in and out Why is this more relaxing? The positioning of your tongue stimulates [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on May 3, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/05/ultra-relaxed-breathing/
Body Oil Giveaway!
I’m so excited about this week’s giveaway. Starting today, you can enter to win Kō Denmark’s Jasmine Neroli Rose Body Oil (a $42 value) Description: A luxurious body oil leaving the skin silky-smooth and glowing. Enriched with precious jasmine, neroli and rose flower oils, this deeply nourishing body treatment helps smooth the skin, restores the [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 30, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/body-oil-giveaway/
Mother’s Day Gift Inspiration
Here are some gift ideas that I love for those very important women in your life whether it’s your mom, your sister, your wife, or a mom-like person. Hope this guide helps lead you to the perfect gift :) Mother’s Day is May 13th this year – just a little over 2 weeks away! Pacifica’s [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 25, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/mothers-day-gift-inspiration/
Butter for a Bruise?!
I recently came across a very interesting and all natural solution to prevent bruises — BUTTER! Yep, if you expect that recent bump into the corner of your desk is going to leave an unsightly mark aka a bruise then try putting a little butter on it. Apparently the phosphates in butter help prevent bruising [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 20, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/butter-for-a-bruise/
Naturally Fresh Deodorant
The two main reasons that I was drawn to trying Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal was performance and price. I kept hearing how great it was and I saw how it flew off the shelves (when I worked as a Body Care Buyer at Whole Foods). In addition, at about $3.99 this deodorant is a comparatively good [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 19, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/naturally-fresh-deodorant/
Quote of the Day
And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky. ― Rumi {via}
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 18, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/quote-of-the-day-41/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is SILKtáge Rejuvenating Styling Serum {via} Main ingredients include argan oil, camellia oil, monoi oil & coconut oil Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids Contains no harsh chemicals, silicones, or preservatives Repairs, softens, and adds shine to hair Promotes healthy hair growth Nourishes the scalp My favorite use for this [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 13, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/product-of-the-week-5/
T – 60 to Calm
Need to calm down asap? Try this: Stare up at the ceiling and slowly count down from 60. Why does this work? Looking up stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which brings blood pressure down and slows your breathing. The counting aspect also helps to get your mind off of whatever is stressing you out. Don’t [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 11, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/t-60-to-calm/
Today’s Recommendation
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Posted by All Natural Annie on April 11, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/todays-recommendation/
A Power Couple
Lemon & Spinach – not only do they taste great together, but when combined, the boost of nutrients is even stronger. Spinach has a high amount of iron, but it’s plant-based and not easily absorbed by the body. But when you add lemon, its vitamin C changes the molecular structure of the spinach’s iron and [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 9, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/a-power-couple/
Mango Smoothie Recipe
Last night I tried this delicious, refreshing combo: MANGO + COCONUT WATER + LIMES Ingredients (Serves 1): 1 ripe mango (skin removed & chopped into pieces) I especially love champagne mangoes 11 oz coconut water juice of 2 limes How to: Combine ingredients in the blender Blend for a minute (or until all mango is [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on April 6, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/mango-smoothie-recipe/
Are You Happy?
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Posted by All Natural Annie on April 5, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/04/are-you-happy/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is Limegreen‘s Hard Surface Spray: Photo Credit: Limegreen Made with only 4 ingredients: Deionized Water, Infused Distilled Vinegar, Organic Olive Castile Soap (made by Limegreen also) & Essential Oils Perfect choice for a home with babies Disinfects over 99% of bacteria The Sunflower option has a delightful scent of citrus You couldn’t [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 29, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week-4/
Healthier Options – Mascara
When it comes to switching to beauty products that are better for our health, I think deodorant and makeup are often at the bottom of the list when it comes to “going natural”. Deodorant because the ideas of sweating and/or not smelling pleasant aren’t appealing (but I swear there are excellent natural options out there [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 27, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/healthier-options-mascara/
Product of the Week
This week’s pick is So Delicious Passionate Mango Coconut Milk Frozen Dessert. I’m not a daily dessert eater, but this is the kind of treat that I could see having on a nightly basis. It’s sooo tasty and definitely on the healthier side. {via} dairy free yet super creamy intense mango flavor – if you [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 22, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week-3/
Spring Flowers
Happy 1st day of spring everyone! Can you believe it’s spring already?! All of the flowering trees and warm weather in DC are making it easy to believe that winter has definitely ended (and was barely ever here this year). Photo Credit: Dylan T Price Hope you enjoy the day!
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 20, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/spring-flowers/
Natural Therapy for Common Health Concerns
My father-in-law sent me this article from Yahoo Health this morning and I think it’s really worth sharing — Natural Alternatives to the Top 5 Most Prescribed Drug. It talks about some highly effective natural treatments for the following ailments: Pain High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Hypothyroidism Acid Reflux {Slippery Elm lozenges* like these from [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 19, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/natural-therapy-for-common-health-concerns/
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
{Dublin} {Galway} I was just looking at some pictures from my trip to Ireland in 2009 when I remembered tomorrow is St. Patrick’s day! Hope everyone enjoys the day and the weekend :)
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 16, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/happy-st-patricks-day/
Product of the Week
Have you tried anything by Love & Toast yet? I’m especially loving their hand cream right now. {via} super rich & therapeutic uplifting scents like Gin Blossom, Mandarin Tea, Paper Flower and Sugar Grapefruit such fun & happy packaging reasonable price for the quality ($9 each)
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 15, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week-2/
Bring Out the Blonde
For those of you who are somewhat blonde to begin with, here’s a natural way to bring out the blonde even more: Make a strong cup of chamomile tea and let it cool After washing your hair and while your hair is still wet, pour the tea all over your hair Then blow dry or [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 14, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/bring-out-the-blonde/
Product of the Week
This is the start of a new series – Product of the Week – where I’ll highlight one of my latest favorite healthy products. Please let me know if you have any specific category requests! Today’s pick is a face mask by Naturopathica. Naturopathica, founded by a clinical esthetician and herbalist, has quickly become one [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 8, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/product-of-the-week/
Start Your Morning Off Icy Cold
I know the title of this post doesn’t sound pleasant, but I strongly predict this habit will quickly grow on you. The habit I’m referring to is very quick and very easy — I start every single morning by splashing my face with ice-cold water about three times. So simple yet it makes a noticeable [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 5, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/start-your-morning-off-icy-cold/
Friday is here…
I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! {Photo Credit: Dylan T. Price}
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 2, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/friday-is-here/
Wholesome Goodness Winner!
And the winner of the Wholesome Goodness Giveaway is Katie (“lil K”) Congrats, Katie!! I hope you love all of the healthy and delicious items you’re about to receive :)
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 2, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/wholesome-goodness-winner/
New Beauty Regimen
As you all know, I am constantly trying out new beauty products — some aren’t for everyday use (like face masks), others are too pricey so I don’t re-buy unless I think they are really worth it, and then some are just not awesome enough for a second chance. Today, I wanted to share what [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on March 1, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/03/new-beauty-regimen/
Wholesome Goodness Giveaway!
Today’s giveaway is from Wholesome Goodness, a company focused on keeping things simple and using natural ingredients. They make sure to include more of the good stuff (like fiber & antioxidants) while keeping out the bad stuff by banning 126 unhealthy ingredients other companies allow in their products. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: · Multi Grain [...]
Posted by All Natural Annie on February 27, 2012
http://allnaturalannie.com/2012/02/wholesome-goodness-giveaway/
