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Purify Your Products Party

How aware are you of the ingredients that are in your cosmetics, skin and hair-care products? Are you reading the fine print on the back of the bottles? Well there’s no time like the present to start! Come to a Purify Your Products Party and Whole Foods will help you sift through your beauty products and point out ingredients that you want to be aware of! They'll even swap products so you’ll leave with some “cleaner” items for your beauty routine. Space is limited so call 770-664-6300 to reserve your space today! Tuesday, September 16, 5:30-6:30.

Swap is limited to two products per customer.

And you can bet The Everyday Organic will see you there! Another Easy Go Green!

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The ABCs of Organic!

Whether you are at the beginning of your organic journey or are a seasoned traveler, we all run into questions along the way. Jennifer Fuller, founder of The Everyday Organic, promises to help guide you through the process of ‘going organic’ and will offer some easy tips and also answer questions like – why should you “go organic”? How do you “go organic”? How do you know what isn’t good for you? Join us on September 13 from 10:30-11:30am as Jennifer sheds some light on organic eating and living! Space is limited so please register by calling 770-664-6300 or emailing Jennifer.smeth@wholefoods.com
Harry's Farmers Market at 1180 Upper Hembree Rd., Roswell, GA 30076

Goodbye Plastic Sandwich Bags

Ok, I told you at the beginning of the month I was on a quest to get rid of plastic in the kitchen. I admitted to having a few hold outs and if you're a mom who makes school lunches everyday, you can imagine the sandwich bag dilemma. And they zip so nicely too.
Well here we are the last day of the month and I FOUND THEM! Waxed paper sandwich bags! A box of 60 by Natural Value costs $2.69 at Whole Foods and depending on where you buy those plastic ones, that could be more or less than what you're used to. But when you consider these bags are non-toxic when incinerated, landfill safe, and not even bleached...it's hard to justify perpetuating our plastic addiction.
So, brown bag warriors, fret no more. The Everyday Organic has found your answer: Unbleached Natural Wax Paper Bags to the rescue.
An Easy Go Green!

What to do with leftovers?

Whenever we finish a jar of pasta sauce or honey, I run them through the dishwasher leaving them clean for either the recycling bin or re-use in the kitchen. When I make salad dressing (remember, if you make your own, you’re guaranteed no yuckies…), I store it in a small empty jar. The larger ones are great for storing soups either in the fridge or the freezer. When putting them in the freezer, remember to leave room at the top for expansion. Glass is a great storage option in the kitchen. You can easily see what you have without removing the lid, it washes easy and you don’t have to worry about it melting in the dishwasher or the microwave. Re-using glass containers. An Easy Go Green!

Which Spa Facial?

After reading about my organic spa experience, a reader asked me which facial to get. I neglected to mention in my earlier blog, that the facials are CUSTOM designed for your skin type. I actually asked the same question when I was making my appointment. The director told me that all of the facials are custom designed for each client and they wouldn't be able to suggest any specifics until they see my skin. OH Honey, that's the only couture thing I've ever had in my life! I'll take it!!

Whole Foods Value Tour

On Tuesday, I headed to Whole Foods for their Way to Shop, Value Tour! They want to show people how organic eating is affordable. The tour is only an hour long, moves fast, and ends with a goodie bag!! Jennifer Smeth, the tour guide, is very easy going, gave some good suggestions and is open to answering your questions. I highly recommend taking some time out for this one. It’s only open to 12 people at a time so please register quickly. The last one for the month is scheduled on Thursday, August 28 from 6-7 at Harry’s on Upper Hembree Road.
Have Fun!

Organic Spa

UNFORTUNATELY AS OF JANUARY 2009, RIVERSTONE SPA WILL BE CLOSING. I left this blog so you can read what a phenomenal visit I had with Tricia Schofield, Esthetician. As of January 26, 2009 you will be able to find her at Bliss Spa inside the W Hotel in Buckhead. I will see you soon Tricia!!


Back in June, my sisters gave me a spa gift certificate for my birthday. This wasn't for just any spa, this was for and ORGANIC SPA. I couldn't wait, but had to...at least until school got back in. I wanted this to be a totally relaxing kid free experience without any rush to get back. The first Friday of the school year. PERFECT. I had made my appointment and was ready to go!

I arrived 15 minutes before my scheduled time and was greeted to a friendly spa manager, tranquil surroundings and peaceful music. AAAHHHH, I could already feel the stress evaporating. I was offered tea or water and asked to fill out a brief bio. Within minutes I was back in the dressing room, being given a locker for my clothes and a robe to wear. Once the manager left, I wondered to myself, "I'm getting a facial,why do I need a robe?". Huh,I figured just go for the whole experience.

I walked out to a more intimate waiting area where I sat before a beautiful rock water fall. Within minutes Tricia arrived and introduced herself. She walked me down the hall to a room filled with soft music, pleasant aromas, and beautiful linens. I knew this was going to be delightful. The bed was even designed for fabulous back relief. I needed that.

My facial begins. And this was no ordinary facial. It was one hour solid of gentle cleansing, steaming, masks, and moisturizing with natural organic products. Lavender, Tea Tree Oil, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Rose, and even dehydrated vegetables. OH MY GOSH. It was FABULOUS! While one mask was on, Tricia massaged my shoulders, neck and my upper back. Ohhhh, so THAT'S why I needed to wear a robe. While another mask was doing its magic, she massaged my hands and arms with oil and put my hands in warm mitts. Fabulous!

Once my facial was complete, Tricia quietly left and gave me time to re-enter the conscious world. I was so relaxed I could barely talk but as I was checking out, I did learn Riverstone Spa is quite a rarity. It's believed to be the only full service spa and salon using organic products in the state of Georgia. And it's only 10 miles from my house. Lucky me! I cannot say enough about this facial. Oh, and if your cost conscious like me, it is WELL worth every dollar! I had debated between getting a facial or a massage but left feeling like I had both. Thanks Tricia!

ENJOY!