Spring Into Spring Sale

SALE 

This Weekend

March 23rd, 24th and 25th

Spend $20.00 At Au Naturelle

(excluding shipping)

AND

SAVE

20 Percent

Off

Your Order

Use Coupon Code

SPRING20

At Checkout!

New To The Shop

Bunny Confetti

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95968961/bunny-paper-confetti-easter-plaid-and 

Paper confetti is great for decorating a dinner table, special events such as Easter dinner tables, parties, etc. Even everyday decorating around the house on any table for the Easter season. Bunny confetti of textured fushia colored cardstock paper and Springtime plaid. The reverse side of each bunny is white in color.

You will receive a bag of 100 bunny confetti. One inch by 3/4 inch bunny confetti cut from quality decorative plaid and textured paper.

Your confetti comes packaged in a resealable cellophane envelope. 

Check out more great new items in the shop!

And

Don`t forget your coupon if you spend $20.00.

Only good at checkout!

Use the link and stop by the shop to browse today...

Au Naturelle

As Always

Keep It Clean!

JoAnn

Shop Of The Week

My shop of the week choice today is a shop called 
Call Me Mimi
a wonderful shop from Italy that I found while browsing on Etsy. I just love her excellent craftmanship and style.
Link

call me mimi

Beautiful knitting  and crochet work with a vintage flair.

Wonderful designs in lace collars, shawls, scarves and hats to add style and class to any outfit you want to add a special touch too.

I`ve got my eye on a certain lace collar.

Here are some of her beautiful listings. You really must check out her shop for the full handmade line.

Each week I will be featuring a shop of the week from Etsy.

If you are looking for handmade, unique and quality gifts you simply have to shop Etsy.

Thanks for visiting 

and

as always

Keep It Clean

aunaturelle

&

ScorpionMoonDesigns

Lemon Balm - Herb Of The Week

Happy St. Patricks Day!

I am going to share some great information today on one of my favorite herbs.

Lemon Balm

Good for so many things, it should become a staple in your herb garden.

People use lemon balm for a wide variety of uses. Lemon balm can flavor or garnish food and drinks, create refreshing lemon-tinged iced tea, be dried out and mixed in potpourri for its invigorating lemony scent, or be added to home remedies for its various medicinal properties. With all these uses and benefits, some people may want to grow a patch of lemon balm at home. Homeowners with lawns need to clear the grass to provide lemon balm with a suitable garden bed.

Read more: How to Grow Lemon Balm Instead of Grass | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7624444_grow-lemon-balm-instead-grass.html#ixzz1pPvgdrMA 

 1)  Select an appropriate site for the lemon balm's garden bed. Choose a site that receives full sun to partial shade throughout the day.

2) Add a general-purpose fertilizer to the selected site. Till the grass in the area to a depth of 6 to 12 inches to create a garden bed for the lemon balm and mix the fertilizer into the soil. Remove any remaining clumps of roots or grass by hand after tilling.

Lemon Balm is wonderful for so many things.

Insomnia and Anxiety

• Lemon balm has traditionally been used as a mild sedative and treatment of sleep issues. Its calming properties make it helpful for relieving anxiety-related health problems, as well as insomnia. Studies have found that especially when combined with other calming herbs, such as valerian, hops and chamomile, lemon balm can help reduce anxiety and promote sleep. Keep in mind: Although there are no recognized drug interactions, it's always important to exercise caution when using sedative-hypnotic herbs.

Herpes

• Lemon balm is also said to have antibacterial properties, which can inhibit the growth and spread of viruses. As a topical treatment, it may help to heal the sores associated with the Herpes virus (HSV). According to research at the Maryland Medical Center, "in one study of 116 people with HSV, those who applied lemon balm cream to their lip sores experienced significant improvement in redness and swelling after only two days." Lemon balm is also effective as a topical treatment for wounds, cuts and scrapes.

Indigestion

• Lemon balm contains a plant chemical called eugenol, which calms muscle spasms and numbs tissue, making it a compelling cure for indigestion. As a tea it can ease spasms or dyspepsia related to anxiety, as the soothing infusion helps to expel gas from the stomach. Studies also demonstrate that lemon balm extract increases bile secretion and protects the gastrointestinal tract against ulcers. The tea is extremely gentle and soothing, making it suitable for even the most upset stomachs, as well as for children.

  
  

  I hope you find all this information on lemon balm useful and add this wonderful plant to your own herb garden if you don`t already have it.

  
  

  As Always

  Keep It Clean!

  JoAnn

  
  

  Au Naturelle

  
  

  
  

Researching All Natural Sleep Aids

As someone who suffers from chronic insomnia. I am always on the look out for ways to catch some ZZZZZZZZZs.

It would be nice to get a straight 7 to 8 hours, but I`ll settle for a straight 4 hours. I have recently done some researching of my own on an all natural way to get some quality sleep.

I have come across some interesting findings. Some of these I will share with who ever wants to know. Be sure that I am not in the medical profession and this is  just general knowledge. I haven`t tried this yet, but I will keep my followers posted as to updates.

I found this information on a google search;

Rose wants to know what is it about pumpkin seeds that help you fall asleep.  So she asked her friend Dr Narcolepsy “They are a natural source of carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids with Vitamins B, C, D, E and K, zinc, calcium, potassium (beta carotene), niacin, lutein and phosphorous.  Pumpkins seeds have been used to treat prostate and bladder problems, but recently have been associated with depression and learning disabilities.”

Fresh and cooked pumpkin can be used in a number of recipes as a meal or in dessert. Eating pumpkin isn’t the only way to enjoy its natural benefits. Researchers have found new evidence linking tryptophan and some brain functions. Tryptophan is a chemical substance known as an amino-acid. Melatonin and serotonin are formed from tryptophan. Pumpkins are rich in tryptophan.  Dr Narcolepsy’s colleague Craig Hudson, a doctor in Toronto, took part in a controlled study that found the voluntary subjects that took tryptophan were able to cope with pressure much better than those that didn’t.  Those patients also experienced higher levels of mental well-being. 

The sleep study concluded that each patient had a lower heart beat while at rest and videotaped them during the day to see how they performed with tryptophan.  Tryptophan helped them fall asleep faster with longer undisturbed sleep which in turn better mental awareness during waking hours and a more enjoyable sex life. Dr. Hudson has now started a company to produce and market a product based on the pumpkin seed extract he studied. The company is known as Biosential. The product is called Zenbev, a powder with a lemon flavor that can be made into a hot or cold beverage.   Zenbev is also available in the United States, where it is available at amazon.com. 

I`m going to give it a shot, heck I`ve got nothing to loose and some ZZZZZs to hopefully gain out of it.

For today

And 

As Always

Keep It Clean !

JoAnn

MARCH MADNESS CONTINUES

I have got some great deals going on in the shop this month!

Starting with a coupon savings on any purchases of $20.00 or more from the Au Naturelle shop!

AU NATURELLE

Spend $20.00 or more

(Excluding Shipping)

And

SAVE

15 Percent Off Your Order

With

Coupon Code

SEEINGGREEN

Enter the coupon code at checkout and 15 percent will be deducted from your order.

I`m also offering a soap of the month, starting in March!

I will be featuring a soap of the month for sale every month.

This month the featured soap is

Blueberry Muffin.

A wonderful rich and creamy handcrafted soap!

Also a wonderful opportunity for anyone to try handcrafted soaps at a discount price.

Each soap of the month is discounted from $5.50 to $4.95 for the entire month it is featured.

Give handcrafted soap a try, if you knew what store bought soap contained, you`d never buy it again.

Blueberry Muffin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78973218/soap-for-march-blueberry-muffin-all

Imagine the scent of a fresh blueberry muffin in a soap loaded with skin softening oils. Blended with dried blueberry seeds and ground almond meal for light exfoliation and sprinkled with dried blueberry seeds and ground almond meal on top. This all natural handmade soap is a cold process soap made in small batches and cured for at least 4 weeks. Made with only all natural ingredients.

And The Featured Soap Of The Month!

Another special I am offering this mad month of March is a 5 percent discount off of any all natural skin cleanser from Au Naturelle.

Discount is given through paypal after purchase.

Why Not Give All Natural Skincare A Try Today.

And Enjoy The Savings Too!

Also be watching for a new light moisturizing cream coming in the next week. Made using Red Raspberry Seed Oil being one of the most vital ingredients.

A little info on Red Raspberry Seed Oil.

Organic Raspberry Seed Oil possesses an exceptionally high proportion of alpha and gamma tocopherols (Vitamin E), vitamin A and omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. In a study done on the properties of Organic Raspberry Seed Oil, the oil showed absorbance in the UV-B and UV-C ranges suggesting that it may be useful as a broad spectrum UV protectant in skin care formulations (Oomah et al, 2000). Red raspberry seed oil is rich in alpha linolenic acid suggesting pronounced anti-inflammatory properties, thus it may be an effective oil to use in the treatment of eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Organic Red Raspberry Seed Oil may be used in lip balm, cream, sun protection, balms and other skin care formulations. Organic Raspberry Seed Oil can be added to any formulation to add protection against the sun. Please note, however, that you will not be able to determine the exact SPF of your product without testing and you cannot market SPF products without a license to do so. The usage of Organic Raspberry Seed Oil on the skin is not the equivalent of using a properly formulated SPF product. Many factors are involved in how a product works as a sunscreen including absorption rate and viscosity of the formulation.

MARCH MADNESS SALE

I have got some great deals going on in the shop this month!

Starting with a coupon savings on any purchases of $20.00 or more from the Au Naturelle shop!

AU NATURELLE

Spend $20.00 or more

(Excluding Shipping)

And

SAVE

15 Percent Off Your Order

With

Coupon Code

SEEINGGREEN

Enter the coupon code at checkout and 15 percent will be deducted from your order.

I`m also offering a soap of the month, starting in March!

I will be featuring a soap of the month for sale every month.

This month the featured soap is

Blueberry Muffin.

A wonderful rich and creamy handcrafted soap!

Also a wonderful opportunity for anyone to try handcrafted soaps at a discount price.

Each soap of the month is discounted from $5.50 to $4.95 for the entire month it is featured.

Give handcrafted soap a try, if you knew what store bought soap contained, you`d never buy it again.

Blueberry Muffin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78973218/soap-for-march-blueberry-muffin-all

Imagine the scent of a fresh blueberry muffin in a soap loaded with skin softening oils. Blended with dried blueberry seeds and ground almond meal for light exfoliation and sprinkled with dried blueberry seeds and ground almond meal on top. This all natural handmade soap is a cold process soap made in small batches and cured for at least 4 weeks. Made with only all natural ingredients.

And The Featured Soap Of The Month!

Another special I am offering this mad month of March is a 5 percent discount off of any all natural skin cleanser from Au Naturelle.

Discount is given through paypal after purchase.

Why Not Give All Natural Skincare A Try Today.

And Enjoy The Savings Too!

One final thing for this fine Wednesday.

I am repeating my all natural household cleaning recipes for this year. So check back for new recipes every week throughout March And April.

Recipe For Today

All Natural Window Cleaner

Empty Spray Bottle

1/4 cup vinegar

1/2 teaspoon liquid soap

2 cups of water

Put all ingredients into spray bottle, shake and use.

Use newspaper to clean the windows with instead of paper towels, same clean and cheaper too! It will leave you with wonderfully streak free clean windows.

As Always

Keep It Clean!

JoAnn

AU NATURELLE

New Clay Masks In The Shop

Do you want to see clearer, softer 

skin with a natural rosy glow?

Then you`ve just got to try one of my new clay conditioning masks for your face!

Choose between the European Green Clay Mask 

Or

The Rose Clay Mask!

The  Natural Rose Clay Mask is excellent for treating your face to a gentle exfoliating mask. It is excellent for sensitive skin.

The European Green Clay Mask is great for normal to oily skin.

Remove all those environmental impurities. I suggest using a cleansing facial mask at least once a week.

But I use one at least twice a week for myself.  Only you will find the perfect balance for your own skin type. You should start by using once a week to see how your skin reacts. If it becomes dry, then definitely use only once or twice a month.

Most complexions can take a deep cleansing at least once a week to remove environmental impurities, makeup and balance out the delicate skin of the face.

I have provided a link for each mask;

Rose Clay Conditioning Mask

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94586253/natural-rose-kaolin-clay-conditioning

And

European Green Clay Conditioning Mask

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94021861/european-green-clay-conditioning-mask

Thats All For Now

And

As Always

Keep It Clean!

JoAnn

Au Naturelle

http://www.etsy.com/shop/aunaturelle