Autumn is finally here!
Autumn is finally here!
The crisp, cool air and the beautiful colors in the trees signal that it's time to start a new chapter in your life. Perhaps you can put yourself in a better situation, improve a relationship with a friend or family member, or even end a bad situation. Whatever the case may be, this is an amazing opportunity to turn something around before winter sets in.
Don't miss out on healing sleep!
Making positive changes doesn't have to be difficult either. Making small changes can lead up to much larger ones. For example, if going for a daily jog seems overwhelming then consider walking around the neighborhood every day after dinner for just 30 minutes each night. If you feel that's too much, then try walking around the block for 10 minutes 3 times a day.
Another good idea is to make sure you get enough sleep every night (7-9 hours). Do you stay up late watching TV or catching up on emails? Try getting away from the screens at least an hour before bedtime. And remember to be extra careful about how much caffeine you're taking in (caffeine has a way of making it harder to fall asleep).
Remember your mental health!
It's also important not to forget about your mental health. If you're feeling stressed out, consider taking a yoga class. If yoga is too difficult for you, then take up some simple stretches or meditation. Both these activities have scientifically proven benefits on your mental health and can also help you sleep better at night.
Another thing that helps alleviate anxiety is aromatherapy. The idea behind this practice is that the smells directly affect how you feel. Handcrafted soaps and bath bombs are becoming more popular as a way to incorporate aromatherapy into your daily routine. With scents like Black Raspberry Vanilla, Pumpkin and Chocolate or Spiced Coffee these products will make you feel refreshed after washing away toxins from your skin.
You'll be amazed by how much happier you feel when you use these tips!
It may seem like a lot of work to implement all these techniques into your daily routine but you can make just one small change at a time. I think it's worth the effort. Don't forget that this is just the beginning of autumn and there are two months left before winter arrives in all its fury. Try implementing one or two new changes every month. By this time next year you'll be glad you did!
To get started you can find our fall handcrafted soaps and bath bombs online here:
A favorite, locally inspired soap! Colorant free for sensitive skin, and enriched with pure honey from Dryden New York, this lovely rustic soap is gentle and effective. Sweet Orange essential oil is a truly wonderful addition and is known to promote feelings of happiness and warmth.
There's nothing like a little gardening to boost your spirits and your body's natural immunity! When it's time to clean up, you want a soap that will cleanse, soften, and renew your skin.
Rustic Gardener's spiced coffee soap is the perfect go-to. Loaded with nourishing butters and oils, a mix of aromatic spices, essential oils and ground coffee, it's the ultimate coffee soap, and an all-time favorite.
This chunky rustic soap has the scrumptious scents of pumpkin, apple crisp, chocolate, and fall spices. Loaded with nourishing butters and oils, and naturally colored with turmeric and cocoa powder, you'll love the fall scent and bubbly lather.
Himalayan Cedarwood, with Turmeric
This rustic chunky soap is a powerhouse for your skin. Himalayan Cedarwood essential oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties, and a dry, woody and warm aroma. Turmeric is known to provide vitamin E to moisturize and rejuvenate skin cells.
Complement your bath with relaxing scented bath bombs. Each handmade bath bomb weighs approximately 4 ounces.
Epsom salts are known to help with detoxification and relaxation. Unrefined shea butter and coconut oil nourish your skin and leave it feeling silky smooth and moisturized. Enjoy a little aromatherapy with our favorite bath bomb scents: Cucumber melon, Winter, Coconut, Orange creamsicle, Black raspberry vanilla and Pink champagne.
Black Raspberry Vanilla Scented Bath Bombs
Enjoy the fruity scent of Black Raspberry Vanilla scented shea butter Bath Bombs, while relaxing in the tub. Made with organic coconut oil and unrefined shea butter, you'll leave the bath smelling great, with silky smooth, hydrated skin!