tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65041510045898024232024-03-07T13:35:55.656-08:00Salts Organic BlogThe Eco Fashion Blog! Salts Organic Clothing uses only organic and sustainable fabrics. This blog is about those fabrics and why they are good for you and the environment. Salts also loves to write about all areas of the eco-friendly lifestyle !Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-63725045309893743122011-03-27T14:18:00.000-07:002011-03-27T14:34:41.364-07:00Drink up!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">5 Benefits of drinking White Tea</span></span></span></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb7YIIvhE-nZpP5X7RzTBGxMJWYBVwwo_-GotcPGkjX97d4gVWSbTrw87kVgltRhIjL8ltX9rU60kcHWpaZoXxq7Pa8g0ykSn5l3stNZuosYOI8T1wD7EwyL-OpNBvSS9ZMZoVoIOQUQ/s1600/white-tea.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb7YIIvhE-nZpP5X7RzTBGxMJWYBVwwo_-GotcPGkjX97d4gVWSbTrw87kVgltRhIjL8ltX9rU60kcHWpaZoXxq7Pa8g0ykSn5l3stNZuosYOI8T1wD7EwyL-OpNBvSS9ZMZoVoIOQUQ/s320/white-tea.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588873208708982274" /></a><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><i><br /></i></p> <p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">If you need a reason to enjoy a delicious cup of tea here are some things you may not have known about what it can do for your body!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1) Plenty of antioxidants!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> While all teas have antioxidants, research shows that since white tea is the least processed, it carries the most antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight off the nasty radicals floating around in our bodies that accelerate aging and damage DNA.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6633FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2) Stronger bones!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Even without adding milk to your tea it can help build stronger bones. Studies have found that over a 10 year period people that drink tea on a regular basis have a stronger bone density and strength than non-drinkers.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">3) Kills viruses and bacteria, naturally!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Who needs drugs these days just drink a nice warm cup of white tea and watch your cold or flu disappear. The antioxidants that are so abundant in white tea help build the immune system and provide a protection against a variety of invaders. It can even ease the symptoms of HIV!</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">4) Healthy, sparkling teeth and gums!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> White tea contains a small amount of fluoride and other nutrients that help keep your teeth and gums strong and healthy and not to mention white! It also kills bacteria which can cause tooth decay, bad breath and plaque.</span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">5) Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Researchers have found that not only does drinking white tea thin the blood and improve artery function it also has a group of antioxidants called Catechin that have shown to reduce cholesterol. Catechin in the tea increase the good cholesterol while decreasing the bad, in turn preventing the hardening of arteries and blockage of blood flow.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; "></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font: normal normal normal 12px/normal Helvetica; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Drink up and enjoy all the benefits along with it!</span></span></span></p></span><p></p>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-40796599668900789742011-02-03T13:33:00.000-08:002011-02-03T13:50:34.369-08:00Soulful Sister - Made in Victoria!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIWgjwFQgE1dceGvANkhzjvfItDGRP2JIX4FQIeFsChdEIgbsu03fMcrOxvOvbulfy-7qc0GEFuniXT3iuFuU9Abp3dXrgjh0Ct66yHdwuFLQa79j4xs8ZiATtod8-Mv0dKzKR97ts_4/s1600/soulful+sister.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIWgjwFQgE1dceGvANkhzjvfItDGRP2JIX4FQIeFsChdEIgbsu03fMcrOxvOvbulfy-7qc0GEFuniXT3iuFuU9Abp3dXrgjh0Ct66yHdwuFLQa79j4xs8ZiATtod8-Mv0dKzKR97ts_4/s400/soulful+sister.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569580871795783538" /></a><br /><div>Come and check out our line of all natural body care at our new Victoria location. Soulful Sister is a line that is made right here in Victoria BC, and all products are free of parabens, SLS, petroleum and fragrance. Come and see the array of lotions, aromatherapy spritzers, massage oils and more!<div><br /></div><div>Visit us at Unit #105 561 Johnson in the Paperbox Arcade<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-87852713720597362892011-01-29T16:42:00.001-08:002011-01-29T16:55:10.899-08:00NEW Victoria location!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAPMqbofkCpkp6EZwhyphenhyphen_I1gvB5MHL2_W_maIsNa5EhaJvtv9c2ECPj-Oc9M1S0OoAlTyj3QxpeRTiD2Pxu5bRhEWWmDFKVykzAIm9HTRSEOLeDwA_uUEg-zk8jMV9yH9uyGdaY38uBqI/s1600/437347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAPMqbofkCpkp6EZwhyphenhyphen_I1gvB5MHL2_W_maIsNa5EhaJvtv9c2ECPj-Oc9M1S0OoAlTyj3QxpeRTiD2Pxu5bRhEWWmDFKVykzAIm9HTRSEOLeDwA_uUEg-zk8jMV9yH9uyGdaY38uBqI/s200/437347.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567774270901223810" /></a><br />Have you checked out our NEW Salts Organic Clothing Boutique in downtown Victoria yet? We just opened up before Christmas in the Paper Box Arcade Alley on lower Johnson St. The store features sSalts along with some great designs from Nixxi, Lav&Kush, Lilikoi and many more. Everything in the store is Made in Canada!<div><br /></div><div>Come and say hi! We hope to see you soon :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Salts Organic Clothing Boutique</div><div>Unit #105 561 Johnson St.</div><div>Victoria BC</div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-36242297751800890162010-10-16T13:09:00.000-07:002010-10-16T14:14:18.594-07:00Simple Meditaion - A Quick Refesher!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr9VSiPMppLJttP39A04KpJvAqRzNuHsQ4p2Qi8_M-ii_7Irwqe9LHvGTl8An00FnNW3NlGiWtAoAS6Z0CuobH-CG_FASZ5IM7Q8-YZFTvPvophHe7eT3GD5EOpfbj3sAIyIvkBILof0/s1600/il_430xN_77255471.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528754309398262050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmr9VSiPMppLJttP39A04KpJvAqRzNuHsQ4p2Qi8_M-ii_7Irwqe9LHvGTl8An00FnNW3NlGiWtAoAS6Z0CuobH-CG_FASZ5IM7Q8-YZFTvPvophHe7eT3GD5EOpfbj3sAIyIvkBILof0/s200/il_430xN_77255471.jpg" /></a> I often find myself browsing the Yoga Journal webpage (<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/">http://www.yogajournal.com/</a>) for new inspiration in yoga poses. Today my cursor fell onto the meditation section, and my mind marvelled over what a wonderful practice it is.<br /><div></div><br /><div>In the fast-paced, stressful society that we find ourselves in, finding time to relax is essential. It can aid in the destruction of stress and anxiety, help with insomnia and sleeping disorders, improve overall relaxation, and so much more. Here is a list of 100 ways in which meditation can improve your life: <a href="http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/05/100-benefits-of-meditation/">http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/05/100-benefits-of-meditation/</a></div><br /><div>So, in celebration of this practice, here are a set of simple instructions for a simple refresher, from yoga journal!</div><br /><div>Sit comfortably in an upright but relaxed position. Close your eyes and bring your attention to your nostrils. As you breathe notice the subtle sensation of cool air passing into, and warm air passing out of, your nose. Without manipulating the breath, simply notice the sensation. Maintain your attention to every breath. Staying relaxed and mentally alert, become curious about each passing one as if it were your first.<br />If your attention wanders, simply notice the distraction and patiently return to the sensation of the breath. Your ability to stay present deepens by consistently returning to the current moment.<br />Do this exercise 10 minutes once or twice a day, gradually extending your sessions to 20 or 30 minutes each.<br /></div><div></div><div>Enjoy!</div><br /><div>-Staff@Salts </div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-83296568816927814022010-10-09T14:55:00.000-07:002010-10-09T15:13:02.340-07:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJm62omwYBRwFb2aq0kNNDbkiNBuY-UZ0pnGAwmt5atQYJRMztgYtOQRisJwMCp5kv4J4Ity6rECN1y8-dR8Nagjx10i5v6OmaFmgM0k5B1GCypObJQ4Tel-Ni1I6wenvzeSUOMQJys3E/s1600/tree+of+thanks.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJm62omwYBRwFb2aq0kNNDbkiNBuY-UZ0pnGAwmt5atQYJRMztgYtOQRisJwMCp5kv4J4Ity6rECN1y8-dR8Nagjx10i5v6OmaFmgM0k5B1GCypObJQ4Tel-Ni1I6wenvzeSUOMQJys3E/s320/tree+of+thanks.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526172787310821970" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >According to the Canadian Heritage webpage, the first Thanksgiving Day in Canada after Confederation was on April 15, 1872. It was set up to celebrate the recovery of The Prince of Wales (later King Edward </span><span class="upper-roman"><span class="Apple-style-span" >VII</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" >) from a serious illness. An interesting start to a wonderful holiday!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >On the note of celebration, I'm a big fan of crafts, and thanksgiving seems to have a lot of fun possible projects. While browsing for ideas, I discovered this clever one, and thought I would share it with you all!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >It's a "tree of thanks" which can be used as a decoration or center piece.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(71, 71, 71); "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(71, 71, 71); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; "><h3 style="font-family: Georgian, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(206, 53, 70); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; display: inline-block; ">What you'll need:</h3><div class="craft-materials" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 0pt; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0pt; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><ul class="bullet_3" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0.3em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.6em; margin-left: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 1em; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; "><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Twig with branches</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Heavy vase, container or basket with rocks</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Floral foam</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Silk leaves</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">White card stock</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Black marker</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.3em; padding-left: 0px; ">Hot glue gun</li></ul></div><h3 style="font-family: Georgian, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(206, 53, 70); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; display: inline-block; ">How to make it:</h3><ol type="1" start="1" style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; "><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">Fill container (we used an urn) with floral foam. Pack it in tight so that it doesn’t move around.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">Insert twig into the floral foam until secure.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">Hot glue one silk leaf for each member of your family that will be attending the holiday celebration onto the end of each branch.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">Write each family member’s name on pieces of card stock. Hot glue one name below each leaf.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">Place on the holiday table.</li><li style="font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0.5em; padding-left: 0px; ">When the guests show up, give them the option of writing one thing they are thankful on their card stock.</li></ol><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" >I hope you all enjoy this idea, and have a marvelous thanksgiving!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" >-Staff@Salts</span></span></div></span></span></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-64717220482573282452010-10-02T14:52:00.000-07:002010-10-02T15:01:30.959-07:00New Global Mama's Products In!!We've just recieved a load of new products from a great label: Global Mama's. <div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpADq0zBRxg-zJr03QKTaB2qOyqxXjehmbJSvRAphGcmstQBxBAXGIH4tJCVdg81wCx9G3XTnTDiorWhdtGsp9rlKiu0vsq_chUtAIs_06r2w1T73XSFgYgV3ZIQnwopq3i4JFdntXBg/s1600/0001041_700_700.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 96px; HEIGHT: 75px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523571242583919522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZpADq0zBRxg-zJr03QKTaB2qOyqxXjehmbJSvRAphGcmstQBxBAXGIH4tJCVdg81wCx9G3XTnTDiorWhdtGsp9rlKiu0vsq_chUtAIs_06r2w1T73XSFgYgV3ZIQnwopq3i4JFdntXBg/s320/0001041_700_700.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqBwyzXnMxEHhxlTpqydOMyhuQJhZJ7TSHzoVV80yAmb3qWyUOLvdH_nCTH67zg5TM-LPp7pQJbkjXGpNhuMat_yrcIb5hIrzNzptRYcrSp31BSTu7Fr5wjWCedzMZNawkjtsLtsVSNY/s1600/0001633_700_700.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 100px; HEIGHT: 96px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523571417304699954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqBwyzXnMxEHhxlTpqydOMyhuQJhZJ7TSHzoVV80yAmb3qWyUOLvdH_nCTH67zg5TM-LPp7pQJbkjXGpNhuMat_yrcIb5hIrzNzptRYcrSp31BSTu7Fr5wjWCedzMZNawkjtsLtsVSNY/s320/0001633_700_700.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FyCr8NfaP3pToRjSHulVY7uKAG0bao5zAnNcQrFmeT3ECI6xcIvdb7s7l27ZfYljni-QAZdpbeBuiHPT1AXbwvhBzMqrwVNHBEgxXGwxp0tRtbEcrP4zEnvHpAx82O-pDbdnkjYMSaw/s1600/0001407_700_700.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 90px; HEIGHT: 98px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523571609896352450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5FyCr8NfaP3pToRjSHulVY7uKAG0bao5zAnNcQrFmeT3ECI6xcIvdb7s7l27ZfYljni-QAZdpbeBuiHPT1AXbwvhBzMqrwVNHBEgxXGwxp0tRtbEcrP4zEnvHpAx82O-pDbdnkjYMSaw/s320/0001407_700_700.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzYV5pN3JrKwO61-dGTE0BIxJ6w6rWSgEke6dJIpcjc8TN_ghHgoKXPbds5TXkOrmdGeN4i4ihC6fkEArk4eRHE5Bjy1xAJRI6k_HOoQ7LX7woHsf2SvoJs21jkO0fWIx_Vw3uycTcuo/s1600/0001246_700_700.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 102px; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523571754378265202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzYV5pN3JrKwO61-dGTE0BIxJ6w6rWSgEke6dJIpcjc8TN_ghHgoKXPbds5TXkOrmdGeN4i4ihC6fkEArk4eRHE5Bjy1xAJRI6k_HOoQ7LX7woHsf2SvoJs21jkO0fWIx_Vw3uycTcuo/s320/0001246_700_700.jpg" /></a><br /><div>It's a fair trade, nonprofit organization assisting women-owned businesses in Africa. Everything is made by hand in Ghana, and all of the proceeds go directly to the producers and programs that help them with business development!</div><div></div><div>Come check some of their great stuff out in the Sooke store, or the online store: <a href="http://saltsorganic.com/shop/">http://saltsorganic.com/shop/</a></div><div></div><div>Thanks! </div></div></div></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-27655617245632755012010-08-24T12:21:00.000-07:002010-08-24T13:12:32.581-07:00Yoga Pose of the Week: Bharadvaja's Twist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwjl51PTQ6vnHh_Hz777roqlo5t_OEP5wZk2cL1yImtmlfhqB_8oBc0_7pH1rFcD1sjBg0FH0Yoqo-uxUYpAo74CN3-Fd3gfYZxoKm56Wm82X7KZC2KUqrXITzGNKIfdLPmVZnk-EyTE/s1600/BharadvajasanaI_248.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 248px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509060997358107602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwjl51PTQ6vnHh_Hz777roqlo5t_OEP5wZk2cL1yImtmlfhqB_8oBc0_7pH1rFcD1sjBg0FH0Yoqo-uxUYpAo74CN3-Fd3gfYZxoKm56Wm82X7KZC2KUqrXITzGNKIfdLPmVZnk-EyTE/s320/BharadvajasanaI_248.jpg" /></a> Here's a pose that stretches the spine, shoulders, and hips; Massages the abdominal organs; Relieves lower backache, neck pain, and sciatica; Helps relieve stress; Improves digestion; And strengthens the lower back! Wow!<br /><div></div><br /><div>1) Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Shift over onto your right buttock, bend your knees, and swing your legs to the left. Lay your feet on the floor outside your left hip, with the left ankle resting in the right arch. </div><br /><div><br />2)Inhale and lift through the top of the sternum to lengthen the front torso. Then exhale and twist your torso to the right, keeping the left buttock on or very close to the floor. Lengthen your tailbone toward the floor to keep the lower back long. Soften the belly. </div><br /><div><br />3)Tuck your left hand under your right knee and bring your right hand to the floor just beside your right buttock. Pull your left shoulder back slightly, pressing your shoulder blades firmly against your back even as you continue to twist the chest to the right.<br /></div><br /><div>4)You can turn your head in one of two directions: continue the twist of the torso by turning it to the right; or counter the twist of the torso by turning it left and looking over the left shoulder at your feet.<br /></div><br /><div>5)With every inhalation lift a little more through the sternum, using the push of the fingers on the floor to help; with every exhalation twist a little more. Stay for 30 seconds to 1 minute, then release with an exhalation, return to the starting position, and repeat to the left for the same length of time. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I grabbed this pose and description from <a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/">http://www.yogajournal.com/</a>, check it out for more!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-29581484532047902742010-08-21T15:31:00.000-07:002010-08-21T16:09:52.378-07:00Sticker Sale @ Salts<div align="left">Come on down and check out the HOT summer sale!!</div><div align="left">Start the school year/ fall in style!!</div><div align="left">Fabulous Fall finds are a must have!!</div><div align="left">Sale started August 20th </div><div align="left">So hurry and get down to the store before its too late!!</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ffff33;">YELLOW</span> <span style="color:#ffff00;">sticker</span>- 15% off</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">RED sticker</span>- 20% off</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#009900;">GREEN sticker</span>- 30% off</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#000099;">BLUE sticker</span>- 40% off</span></div><div align="left">Can't wait to see ya'll down at SALTS!!!!</div><div align="left">2052 Otter Point Road Sooke BC</div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-14939769931134928352010-08-14T15:56:00.000-07:002010-08-14T16:27:04.516-07:00Dave Barnes Art At Salts!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WRHof-kit61cMXy0Y-bRNXhCosrHTrb9Yi7LYHkJ9dfYdTwUqm-b1w3H2rYvMctBszDk246hFOYz3DAZjThNeqAsAh2VFpBOvMDf2e898rFmchokRBQbsN7fK3xCuumM7-mUxZA9PgM/s1600/Pop.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 260px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505410005327096370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4WRHof-kit61cMXy0Y-bRNXhCosrHTrb9Yi7LYHkJ9dfYdTwUqm-b1w3H2rYvMctBszDk246hFOYz3DAZjThNeqAsAh2VFpBOvMDf2e898rFmchokRBQbsN7fK3xCuumM7-mUxZA9PgM/s320/Pop.jpg" /></a><br /><div>We're very excited to have a new artist showcased at Salts. His name is Dave Barnes, and he uses a wide variety of materials to create his masterpieces. Recycled elements, faded colours, layered/collaged backgrounds, and sand~papered imagery all play a part in this process, along with the use of bold observational line and memory dissolved Rockwellian imagery.</div><div> </div><div>We have nine of Dave's pieces exhibited at the store, along with some prints! Please stop by and check it out!</div><div> </div><div>You can also see more of his art and learn more about him on his webpage: <a href="http://www.davebarnes.ca/home-pg.htm">http://www.davebarnes.ca/home-pg.htm</a> </div><div> </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-5425804788538340852010-08-07T13:51:00.000-07:002010-08-12T08:58:46.337-07:00Eco-Friendly Beauty Tips<p>Everybody wants to look good and have great skin as long as possible and that calls for serious skin care. While we’re always involved in beauty tips it’s also important to value eco-friendly living as well. How can we look great and not harm our beautiful planet? Here are some ideas to achieve both precious goals.</p><ul><li> Make sure your soap is free of alpha-hydroxy acids. These harsh chemicals are used to clear pores, but also damage your skin’s UV protection abilities. Look for an all-natural cleanser while you’re out doing your shopping.</li><li>Use a natural shampoo. Mainstream shampoos often contain sodium lauryl sulfate, which irritates the skin and is also used in garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Try an organic homemade shampoo, such as 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar mixed with water.</li><li>Switch to biodegradable cosmetics. Many organic skin care products and body cleansers now come in biodegradable packaging. Look for the biodegradable symbol on the label when shopping.</li><li>Purchase unbleached and chlorine-free toilet paper. Toilet paper is bleached for aesthetic reasons, but this can lead to increased risks of birth defects, cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Next time you’re at the store, look for a chlorine-free brand of toilet paper.</li><li>Make the most of your cosmetics and skin care products. Be sure to use every last drop of your facial creams and cosmetics. Some containers can be opened or swabbed with a Q-tip in order to access the contents at the bottom of the bottle or tube.</li><li>Decorate your bathroom with plants. These organisms thrive by cycling air through their leaves, and are great at absorbing airborne particles and contaminants. They are also a great decorative feature!</li><li>Rather than go through tons of disposable products, choose a regular washcloth over throwaway face wipes, invest in a reusable razor (according to the Environmental Protection Agency, we toss about 2 billion plastic ones each year!)</li><li>Make an eco-friendly hair mask by putting eggs in your hair can actually make it stronger and shinier. Beat three raw eggs with a drop of your favorite essential oil (to kill the stench) and work it into wet hair from your ears down, let it sit for 15-30 minutes uncovered. (You don't want to cook the eggs with the heat from your head!) Rinse and lather up twice with a clarifying shampoo and skip the conditioner. Do this once every two weeks.</li><li>Did you know that your hair dryer can use up about 1,500 watts of energy in an hour.. Squeeze and blot damp hair with a cloth towel to speed up your strands' natural drying time. Comb an antifrizz cream through curly/wavy hair or mist a root-boosting volumizing spray on fine strands. Then slip on a cloth headband or a scarf so hair stays smooth while it air-dries.</li></ul><p><br />Have fun trying our tips on the way to a greener more beautiful you!</p><p><br /></p><p>Love,<br /></p><p>Salts<br /></p>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-7251223108465578872010-08-02T12:46:00.000-07:002010-08-02T13:27:11.515-07:00Happy BC Day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qtu7XKQUv5FgMEfBTEyONC6VBM-dWtsK9rh827DMKYb2tanyDa3v4wH6oIX-yr0b56uPm8o_-FYPkEQCpKjBcBf8qEZ1H8RKzApvfhiGTE36KJvhcGp2WvxLHH30nmD22eFxhl34kHc/s1600/bc-flag-small.gif"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 60px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 40px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500910573804844402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Qtu7XKQUv5FgMEfBTEyONC6VBM-dWtsK9rh827DMKYb2tanyDa3v4wH6oIX-yr0b56uPm8o_-FYPkEQCpKjBcBf8qEZ1H8RKzApvfhiGTE36KJvhcGp2WvxLHH30nmD22eFxhl34kHc/s320/bc-flag-small.gif" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;">All of us at Salts wish you a <strong>Happy BC Day</strong>! In honor of our beautiful province, here are a few<strong> </strong>fun facts:<br /></span><ul><br /><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">The British Columbia Day Act was first introduced to the Legislative Assembly in 1974. The aim of the Bill was to create a statutory holiday on the first Monday in August to recognize the pioneers in the province and the act gained royal assent in 1996.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Steller's</span> Jay (a bird), the Pacific Dogwood (a flower), Jade (a mineral), Spirit Bear (mammal), and the Western Red Cedar (a tree) are all provincial symbols.</span></li></ul><ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6GItnKC8lB33SPeYOfgmWsrVSKPiord1JVlPhmXrDILJOt2RPHGf30wM8IzExzc2O2LBIDRz7ZibrPe5ZS1NWXQSWB7Qi_1LYbBFOywd4ZH_JMuk3uufKgL5qWij-LNUgJBVyGzP5c8/s1600/Kermode_Bear.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="WIDTH: 81px; HEIGHT: 49px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500906160366009842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG6GItnKC8lB33SPeYOfgmWsrVSKPiord1JVlPhmXrDILJOt2RPHGf30wM8IzExzc2O2LBIDRz7ZibrPe5ZS1NWXQSWB7Qi_1LYbBFOywd4ZH_JMuk3uufKgL5qWij-LNUgJBVyGzP5c8/s320/Kermode_Bear.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TmUwM3mk49I_Uo9wgNxzq-lD_H31Lh6v6iA8g-0IshCy_wm8DZmDf4XISpCSMZJU0DUFhJCPQia2QgM-OMtITw12PsQtYnI_W7WGGWGrYHws_9TwvTyd6OeeLNkIf3SCAhCozIOtno4/s1600/Pacific_Dogwood.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="WIDTH: 65px; HEIGHT: 52px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500906482069224994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9TmUwM3mk49I_Uo9wgNxzq-lD_H31Lh6v6iA8g-0IshCy_wm8DZmDf4XISpCSMZJU0DUFhJCPQia2QgM-OMtITw12PsQtYnI_W7WGGWGrYHws_9TwvTyd6OeeLNkIf3SCAhCozIOtno4/s320/Pacific_Dogwood.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Guml5w0N_rwpv22mH0f7huFXQojJBYpPa_0kNTMxao7Y5ND0vqBH5tsOucG1RABEkdMkQ7YzRfQgF3T4bHJ6OMu5ENAmR3k3DY3-apHCbupZXkcWCaoKl7KF-VQaAJzHV6rSTnUX5w8/s1600/Stellers_Jay.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="WIDTH: 61px; HEIGHT: 54px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500907082981667042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Guml5w0N_rwpv22mH0f7huFXQojJBYpPa_0kNTMxao7Y5ND0vqBH5tsOucG1RABEkdMkQ7YzRfQgF3T4bHJ6OMu5ENAmR3k3DY3-apHCbupZXkcWCaoKl7KF-VQaAJzHV6rSTnUX5w8/s320/Stellers_Jay.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK1XLzoKYp3CsQE2kfBS5Gh1tTOuOlDoOPiScZ-W48jF7q6wSvL2Mltkakx9yHbv5dMpiP8cDQyaxLqU5aJAbmxSaNLM_Tw5iZYWTa1qEG2pMeme2GKas20l4Fu6IY4lJm59vli_Hw1k/s1600/Jade.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="WIDTH: 67px; HEIGHT: 53px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500909069179233074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGK1XLzoKYp3CsQE2kfBS5Gh1tTOuOlDoOPiScZ-W48jF7q6wSvL2Mltkakx9yHbv5dMpiP8cDQyaxLqU5aJAbmxSaNLM_Tw5iZYWTa1qEG2pMeme2GKas20l4Fu6IY4lJm59vli_Hw1k/s320/Jade.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52cpTWkoCtUteJ65MzYZ0OYH8qoTgI3zq6YTfSfq11CX8duLeDMJaORorXdmhnRuaD5yZVhEOtxPdyyElUhxYvVFHXUhoO0a0tH0gsDNahImlGNeb-lN3eWrRLFo_JQv3CQVDAhKviwk/s1600/Western_Redcedar.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><img style="WIDTH: 57px; HEIGHT: 54px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500909521359763074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi52cpTWkoCtUteJ65MzYZ0OYH8qoTgI3zq6YTfSfq11CX8duLeDMJaORorXdmhnRuaD5yZVhEOtxPdyyElUhxYvVFHXUhoO0a0tH0gsDNahImlGNeb-lN3eWrRLFo_JQv3CQVDAhKviwk/s320/Western_Redcedar.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">B.C. entered Canadian confederation in 1871. We were the seventh province to join.</span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">Our provincial motto is "splendor without <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">diminishment</span>." </span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">B.C.'s total land and freshwater area is 95 million hectares, larger than France and Germany combined. Only 30 countries are larger. British Columbia occupies about 10 per cent of Canada's land surface. </span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">There is an estimated population of 4,494,232 in British Columbia.</span></li><br /><br /><li><span style="font-family:georgia;">British Columbia is the third-largest film and television production centre in North America - after New York and Los Angeles. </span></li></ul>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-9591643216318410572010-07-30T10:45:00.000-07:002010-07-30T11:00:18.619-07:00Feel Good Tips For You And The Earth!1) Hang your shopping bags on the same hanger as your coat. It will make it near impossible to forget them when heading out.<br /><br />2) Keep a few nesting baskets in a convenient place (like the trunk of your car or back seat) and put your lighter grocery items in them. They will last longer than your cloth bags and they are multifunctional around the house. You can get recyclable ones too!<br /><br />3) "Between the optimist and the pessimist, the difference is droll. The optimist sees the doughnut; the pessimist the hole!" -Oscar Wilde. Live your live an optimist-you'll trigger much joy in those around you. It's a never ending circle!<br /><br />4) You are the only one who can create change in what you do and ultimately affect what you feel.<br /><br />5) Reserve 10 minutes of your day to something YOU want to do. This could be anything, from a bubble bath to reading a few pages of your book.Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-41989368186207706532010-07-24T12:45:00.000-07:002010-07-24T12:53:45.680-07:00Stuck in a Style Rut?!?!?!?A style rut can happen at any age anytime. It happens when you get stuck in one way of thinking and dressing, without notice of the changes that have happened to you and around you.<br />There are a few different style ruts that we tend to get stuck in:<br /><br /><strong>The Comfort Rut</strong>: where you can’t be bothered to try any new looks, you just grab your easy clothes and chuck them on. Often you are scared to change because you don’t know what will suit you. For example, do you look at your wardrobe see mostly one colour or mostly one or two styles of clothing?<br /><strong>The Busy Rut</strong>: when you are too busy to even think about clothes, so you wear the same thing over and over again and you know that you don’t feel great in your clothes or if they are really ‘you’, but you don’t have time to figure it all out by yourself… where do you even start?<br /><strong>The Flash Back Rut</strong>: where you look like you just stepped out of a past fashion decade… “Excuse me, the 80’s called and they’d like their perm and mullets back!” You haven’t moved on and it’s clearly noticeable. You are a bit oblivious to this, but also a bit scared to try something new.<br /><strong>The Mutton Rut</strong>: You’ve all heard of the saying “Mutton dressed as Lamb”. It sounds harsh of course, but really it’s just when you know you looked good in a certain style and you find it hard to let go of that, even though your body and looks have likely changed. In this rut, you are often dressing in too young a look for your age. We’re all for stylish looking ladies of all ages, but there are some things that are appropriate, and some that aren’t.<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>How to tell if you are in a style rut....</strong></div><div align="center">You are totally uninspired by what you see in your wardrobe.<br />You end up buying an item when you already have several others just like it at home.<br />Your wardrobe could have a past decade.<br />You hardly ever think of wearing other colours or styles.<br />You just feel that clothes and style are not your thing.<br />You can’t remember the last time you did something different with your hair, makeup or clothes.</div><div align="center"><br />Life is always changing around us. Fashion changes, our body shape changes, our personality or our lifestyle may change, and we need to be able to adapt to these changes, and still reflect who we really are in the way we dress and present ourselves.</div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-52067687170798973062010-07-19T14:50:00.000-07:002010-07-19T15:25:18.330-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;">15 Tips to reduce water waste</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495745787443017682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6RvFR22ewAVdZOB2n59R3G5KNUlppq8FE2zZtIQ_3EyESQGnrT-YQBEwLrC-O0td5JSW3I-bns7ENlfDE0q6Vxc1LhPaf_ABSNMRvn90eDVy6161T4z82xf37CcSWbzCMr5b420XXRk/s320/nodumping.jpg" /></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>1) Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost food waste instead!<br /><div align="left"><br />2) Wash your face and brush your teeth while in the shower, saves money and time! </div><div align="left"><br />3) Shorten your showers by a minute or two! </div><div align="left"><br />4) Use a water-efficient showerhead! </div><div align="left"><br />5) Turn off the water while brushing your teeth! </div><div align="left"><br />6) Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full! </div><div align="left"><br />7) Rinse your razor in the sink with a few inches of warm water instead of running water!</div><br />8) Wash your fruits and vegetables over a pan of water and collect the water, then reuse it to water houseplants!<br /><br />9) Washing dishes by hand, don't leave the water running for rinsing!<br /><br />10) Keep a bottle or jug of drinking water in the fridge!<br /><br />11) Don't run the hose while washing your car, fill a bucket up of soapy water, only use the hose for rinsing!<br /><br />12) Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks!<br /><br />13) Water your lawn only when it needs it, to tell if your lawn needs watering is to step on the grass. If it springs back up when you move, it doesn't need water. If it stays flat, the lawn is ready for watering!<br /><br />14) Water during the early morning of the day; avoid watering when it's windy!<br /><br />15) Deep soak your lawn, water long enough to get the roots, if you lightly sprinkle your lawn it will evaporate quickleySaltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-49640378660130469602010-07-19T11:45:00.000-07:002010-07-19T12:34:18.732-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"> Artz4Fashion</span><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">@ The Sooke Fine Arts Show</div><div align="center">Seaparc Leisure Complex</div><div align="center">Sooke BC</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center">Designers from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands of BC will showcase their amazing fashion at the Sooke Fine Arts Show! <a href="http://www.sookefinearts.com/">http://www.sookefinearts.com/</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">It's the night where arts and the runway combine to bring brillant fashion, creativity and style to the spotlight! </span></div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:georgia;">Appetizers and wine will be served!</span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Designers showing:</span></strong></div><strong></strong><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">SALTS Clothing<br />Isadora Clothing</div><div align="center">Trapper Jane</div><div align="center">NIXXI</div><div align="center">Phyllis Lysionek<br />Bonspiel Creations</div><div align="center">Linda Ferguson Designs</div><div align="center">Sheila Beach</div><div align="center">Tierre Joline Hats</div><div align="center">Lilikoi Clothing</div><div align="center">Devil May Wear Clothing</div><div align="center">& More</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Hair and Makeup by</strong>:<br /></div><div align="center">Applause Hair Studio</div><div align="center">New Look Skin Care & Day Spa</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center">SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 410px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495698447575428066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0ChHwEo2CLulRqv3Oqjw0eqD9UWaTwy4KeEMt-IX1Qc8cfGBO5X6yOXekrRj5VKE2aXeWScww2kPFen8lyKEijhjSdT-Kk0kwWFKuh8b7ELwKv447CWuV9T5BcxS4x4o8EWTF7QRrK0/s320/sfa-hone.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-15363844391375232092010-07-11T13:04:00.000-07:002010-07-11T14:16:52.211-07:00Summer Festival Duncan Daze<div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">The Duncan Business Improvement Area Society is hosting two days of Free Family Fun in the Heart of <span style="color:#ff6600;">Downtown Duncan</span> where pedestrians are free to roam! Enjoy rides, activities and lots of live entertainment, food, fun and Sidewalk Sales.</span></div><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492754367937421506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdUUXnXblXuwhGsPdkIiRL3zzFTCx_kbi-AKBuvePYlS6tJNfVYWbiM6BIK2lL3O15YHF52ljxxfHZ6ZW-V_bA-GtqH-Agf8iXHCPvAlodCh6OInoiAuyZ8DKjgQbk8JeY5di0mpxL4jY/s320/699278303.png" /> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, July 16th, 2010 - Saturday, July 17th, 2010 </span></p><p align="center"><em><span style="color:#000000;">Friday 10:00am to 8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm</span></em></p><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">FREE</span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="color:#ff6600;">Kids activities: </span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Rock Wall sponsored by Wishes and The Garment District </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">El Paso Train sponsored by Giggle Gear and Valley Carpet One</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Catch bouncing bee’s at the Queen Bee station</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Merry Go Swing sponsored by The Red Balloon. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Challenges:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Play Guitar Hero or Wii Sports and you may WIN a Nintendo Wii!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Complete a task in a ‘Minute To Win It’ for a chance to WIN Downtown Dollars!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Scavenger Hunt </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Win a prize at Spin the Wheel for only a loonie. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Participate in the Chalk Walk Art. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Help the United Way Fundraise with the Dunk Tank. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Karaoke</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Mini Golf</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Photo Ops </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Physic Fair</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Play Stations</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Fly Tying Demonstration</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Search and Rescue info </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">The Pacific North West Raptors will show off their amazing birds of pray. </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">Entertainment:</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Live entertainer Deano the Clown </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Shelley Cassidy Highland Dancers </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Celtic Rhythm Dancers </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Delta Police Pipe Band </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">The Cowichan Valley Concert Band </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Yesca will be Belly Dancing </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Martial Arts Demonstrations from Island Kung Fu</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Joseph a local guitarist/singer will be playing some tunes</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Bopoma Community Music </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">The Ukeladies</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Moonrise Music. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Several <span style="color:#ff6600;">Hydration Stations</span> donated by Columbia Ice, so bring your re-useable water bottles and fill up!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Have Lunch in <span style="color:#ff6600;">City Square</span> and enjoy music provided by the Duncan Garage Showroom. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#000000;">Mom’s Station, partially sponsored by Success by Six, will be available in <span style="color:#ff6600;">City Square</span> to allow moms to comfortably breast feed and change their babies</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6600;">See You There!!</span></div>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-57619106003685784612010-06-27T14:32:00.001-07:002010-06-27T14:42:19.558-07:00You Are What You EatHow many times have you heard this phrase? You can look at it in a negative or a positive light, which will you choose? I'm sure we all want to eat organic, but it can sometimes prove quite expensive. Here's a few quick tips I found on how to eat organic on a budget!<br /><br />1) Eat more of every fruit and vegetable, including cauliflower stalks and greens, potato skins, and citrus zest. It’s good quality food, don’t waste it!<br /><br />2) Grow your own fruit and vegetables, even if it’s just herbs in a window box or a pot of juicy tomatoes.<br /><br />3) Buy cheaper cuts of organic meat, like stew beef, and get creative in the kitchen. Also, consider eating a little less meat by making dishes with other high-protein ingredients like lentils and beans.<br /><br />4) Shop at Farmers Markets. Ask about seconds -- perfectly tasty but misshapen produce that you may be able to buy at a discount. Ask about discounts for buying in bulk. Ask how you can buy their produce when the market is closed. You're helping your community and yourself!<br /><br />5) Buy In Bulk. Whether you're shopping at a natural foods store, supermarket or co-op, buying in bulk is a great way to stretch your food dollar. For beans, grains, lentils and nuts, head straight for the bulk containers. Just make sure you have a cool, dry place in your kitchen to store your dry goods for a few months. You can save on storage space by splitting your stash with a friend.Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-3279530339747983862010-06-25T12:34:00.000-07:002010-06-25T13:36:36.501-07:00Guru Upcycled Silk Dresses are in next week!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXk_prfmSX6ZxmZHQigGFbYC4Xta02EINSWFsarFfzScq9E38AVPybmGAPpGtKzbRPeT6b7mhZN0Pgh_HNjlLLWfOnzh0OAuHcVLLTdfnuCOCWWdvkYfIdIG-RaG66MFBFCRZMrb6dOZQ/s1600/recycled+upcycled+silk+eco+friendly+dress.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXk_prfmSX6ZxmZHQigGFbYC4Xta02EINSWFsarFfzScq9E38AVPybmGAPpGtKzbRPeT6b7mhZN0Pgh_HNjlLLWfOnzh0OAuHcVLLTdfnuCOCWWdvkYfIdIG-RaG66MFBFCRZMrb6dOZQ/s320/recycled+upcycled+silk+eco+friendly+dress.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486812613539567330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-X6-3ankaJH0d6OuMVBDAr0O2fKxX7Joizkh7pfSW2VmWk7Ewt9Ekkxplh6YAYzn3tZQnXEBPzMDp_fR9Pcz41j1EB7Cex-eLjGpqDFxl1b78UitzkCiUfyDoPw57IZeixHA_1tD-Jc/s1600/kimono+upcycled+recycled+eco+fashon+top.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk-X6-3ankaJH0d6OuMVBDAr0O2fKxX7Joizkh7pfSW2VmWk7Ewt9Ekkxplh6YAYzn3tZQnXEBPzMDp_fR9Pcz41j1EB7Cex-eLjGpqDFxl1b78UitzkCiUfyDoPw57IZeixHA_1tD-Jc/s320/kimono+upcycled+recycled+eco+fashon+top.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486812610345409874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpcoz5H_5ckmpTM__79Dk3NtjRiQqTKp_a52sfdX05GuwanH8_cFBZBOJvGQVURc3TrOyPFXkppfW43XdQB-o6hVZJEJgpAelk-kyF1rljvCvzx9DmfIWOKNuJxBwJ3TfJHBTUbEF0eA/s1600/IMG_6175.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicpcoz5H_5ckmpTM__79Dk3NtjRiQqTKp_a52sfdX05GuwanH8_cFBZBOJvGQVURc3TrOyPFXkppfW43XdQB-o6hVZJEJgpAelk-kyF1rljvCvzx9DmfIWOKNuJxBwJ3TfJHBTUbEF0eA/s320/IMG_6175.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486812594292156642" border="0" /></a><br />Need something to wear this summer! Try a recycled silk dress from Guru. Made from recycled Sari's in India. Beautiful print fabrics, gorgeous summer styles. Eco Friendly Silk! All at great prices from 30-50 dollars.<br /><br />In store and online at Salts Clothing in Sooke, BC at 2052 Otter Point Road early next week!Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-26383514371276625992010-06-25T09:40:00.000-07:002010-06-25T09:54:10.558-07:00Its Time for Sanuk Yoga Mat Flip Flops again!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM-HkIE_H6pQOvS8aMDaJskLgcxv0GegZ5Ik1MslmaPkoFRjXWPq_Z6HWEJTsiSl5jPD3ABWy5fXFQ8yGcMQZaXfSJ5jr6PZHMT9bpSVjVr6HBGTz07NQBQV8stq6deazi3IqTZyKeOw/s1600/t350_d86abd18fcc7ee52ae31d0a07ca69b9f.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM-HkIE_H6pQOvS8aMDaJskLgcxv0GegZ5Ik1MslmaPkoFRjXWPq_Z6HWEJTsiSl5jPD3ABWy5fXFQ8yGcMQZaXfSJ5jr6PZHMT9bpSVjVr6HBGTz07NQBQV8stq6deazi3IqTZyKeOw/s320/t350_d86abd18fcc7ee52ae31d0a07ca69b9f.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486755361534946306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7jY3MMRXOsX8axynDEL40aj2zKfLwiT4t-cTednjTk8_Z8ZH0WwSmxnl9ssw842oltqnBTUVidKTMLIvDP3uCo6-TdOFTRmKdviohItP087sSQYA2-vnXx5ua_qCzbW_K_1McCROkdA/s1600/image2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7jY3MMRXOsX8axynDEL40aj2zKfLwiT4t-cTednjTk8_Z8ZH0WwSmxnl9ssw842oltqnBTUVidKTMLIvDP3uCo6-TdOFTRmKdviohItP087sSQYA2-vnXx5ua_qCzbW_K_1McCROkdA/s320/image2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486755354169254290" border="0" /></a><br />I love Sanuk, they make some of the most comfortable laid back shoes on the planet and many of their styles are good for the planet too. This summer I am wearing their <a href="http://www.saltsorganic.com/shop/index.php/cPath/44_53">Yoga Mat Flip Flops</a> again. Thick and cushy, strong and sturdy plus they look good. For a bit of a lift check out the <a href="http://www.saltsorganic.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/44/products_id/293">Pay Raise Sanuk sandal</a> with a slight heal.<br /><br />Sanuk also makes anti-shoes. There version of the flip flop made into a Eco Friendly shoe. They feel as comfortable as flip flops but have the look of a shoe. My fav is the <a href="http://www.saltsorganic.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/44/products_id/218">Tweedy</a>. Check out all the <a href="http://www.saltsorganic.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=Sanuk">Sanuk Men's and Women's Flip Flop</a> styles in the Salts Clothing online store.<br /><br />See you on the beach!Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-44476373544282828592010-06-17T16:23:00.000-07:002010-06-17T17:01:43.820-07:00How can you help with the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico?So. I am pretty sad and outraged about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I was pondering today if there is anything I personally could do to help the clean up. Yes yes, I know its BP's responsibility to clean up but the faster if gets done and the more help there is the less the damage that will be done. <br /><br />So there is a few things that you can do. <br /><br />1. You can head on down and volunteer your time with one of the great organizations that are recruiting help right now (see list at the bottom of this post for more details).<br /><br />2. Donate some Dough to the effort. This can be as simple as a text away.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Threats-to-Wildlife/Oil-Spill/On-the-Ground.aspx">The National Wildlife Federation</a> is looking for volunteers and support to help spot distressed or oiled wildlife, and to assist in the cleanup and restoration efforts along the coast of Louisiana. You can text the word "NWF" to 20222. That'll donate $10 to the National Wildlife Federation through your phone bill.<br /><br /> <a href="https://give.liveunited.org/page/contribute/gulf">United Way</a> has launched the Gulf Recovery Fund, which is providing emergency assistance and long term recovery support for the communities devastated by this oil spill. Those who need help or want to volunteer to help can dial 2-1-1. You can donate to this fund by calling 1-866-5826, or text the word "United" to 50555 to donate $10 from your mobile phone.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.nature.org/multimedia/features/art31637.html">The Nature Conservancy</a> has committed to the long-term restoration work needed in the Gulf and states along its coast, and has launched their Fund for Gulf Coast Restoration to support this effort. The Fund was set up to aid in re-establishing critical habitats such as marshes, seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and coastal wetlands. You can text the word "coast" to 50555. That'll donate $10 through your mobile phone.<br /><br />3. Ponder Off Shore Drilling's future in our oceans and get involved in the conversation. Check out <a href="http://dogwoodinitiative.org/notankers">The DogWood Initiative</a> in BC. <br /><br />4. Invest in Green Energy and use Green Energy as much as possible in your daily life. Check out this youtube video and link...and consider if you can cut down on your own oil use.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8jPjJPVdR4g&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8jPjJPVdR4g&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Here is a list of organizations looking for volunteers to help with the oil spill clean up.<br /><a href="http://www.audubon.org/"><br />The Audubon Society</a>, which is affiliated with the Louisiana Coastal Initiative, is making its Center for Birds of Prey in Florida available for bird cleansing and rehabilitation and is seeking volunteers. Elsewhere, Audubon said it was gearing up to mobilize volunteers and provide assistance as the oil reaches land in Louisiana and elsewhere. Find a local office<br /><br />The Deep Water Horizon response team is looking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected. Oiled wildlife should not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areas with oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteer in the affected areas, call 1-866-448-5816.<br /><br />These local organizations also are gathering volunteers' information as they prepare for the environmental damage this oil can cause:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joinacf.org/">The Alabama Coastal Foundation</a> is collecting contact information from volunteers for cleanup efforts along the Alabama coast should the oil spill reach the state's shores. Call 251-990-6002<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mobilebaynep.com/">The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program</a> is looking for volunteers to help reduce the potential impact of the oil spill in Mobile Bay. Call 251-431-6409.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/">The Mobile Baykeeper</a> is asking for contact details of volunteers is collecting contact information for volunteers to respond anywhere along the Gulf Coast, if needed. Call 251-433-4229.<br /><br /><a href="http://saveourseabirds.com/">Save Our Seabirds</a> is a Florida bird rescue group that is looking for support as its response team prepares to help oiled wildlife. Call 941-388-3010.<br /><br />In addition to the wildlife specific organizations, others are also looking to assist with the effects of the oil spill.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gnof.org/">The Greater New Orleans Foundation</a>, which serves the 13 parishes that comprise New Orleans, has opened the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, which will offer emergency grants to nonprofit organizations helping the victims of the oil spill, and address the long-term economic, environmental, and cultural effects of the disaster.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.crcl.org/">The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana</a>'s mission is to help restore and protect a sustainable coastal Louisiana. They are accepting volunteers and support to assist with spill recovery efforts.<br /><br />The Gulf Coast states likely to be affected have also set up sites where information about volunteering can be found: <a href="http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/default.aspx">Alabama</a>, <a href="http://www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org/">Florida</a>, <a href="http://www.volunteerlouisiana.gov/">Louisiana</a> and <a href="http:/http://www.volunteermississippi.org/1800Vol/OpenIndexAction.do#Gulf%20of%20Mexico%20Oil%20Spill%20Response/">Mississippi</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gulfcoastfund.org/">The Gulf Coast Fund</a> has created special emergency grants in response to the oil disaster. The organization is distributing these grants to registered non-profit groups engaged in community-lead responses to this crisis. Call 212-812-4361.<br /><br /><a href="http://saveourgulf.org/">Save Our Gulf</a> is a campaign by the Waterkeeper Alliance to support and coordinate efforts to protect the Gulf Coast. Their fund supports Waterkeepers from Texas to Florida who are working to hold back this oil spill from their waterways and communities.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.firstresponseteam.org/"><br />The First Response Team of America</a> is working with the National Guard in Southern Louisiana to build dams to hold back the oil from the fragile coastal habitats. <br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to think about how to help the Gulf.<br /><br />Salts.Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-88224781952596744732010-06-06T13:02:00.001-07:002010-06-06T13:33:35.234-07:00Eco Friendly Gift Ideas For Fathers Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xrX_G8V2zEQy0f4OuMie6ELJiIWRb0j11h-Qv8lGVGQXTYEGVa4wFHaL2v0AD6HnbDon3RGzUTUubcF92LCaGslotxOFoEmoLuQPG6jsqOqrrEpLbAnI6dEcaFxs5a1gPMhPBOrz6Xo/s1600/hemp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 256px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5xrX_G8V2zEQy0f4OuMie6ELJiIWRb0j11h-Qv8lGVGQXTYEGVa4wFHaL2v0AD6HnbDon3RGzUTUubcF92LCaGslotxOFoEmoLuQPG6jsqOqrrEpLbAnI6dEcaFxs5a1gPMhPBOrz6Xo/s320/hemp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479761359084469282" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0xztmYI6JP4C38dIQiWlI9UypQoEibiN1tq8i55e3yoHzIemcGQHv4Hdz4HJT2Qm624Ss4EKJsG3CD3UP77mHzwS5EtCoYK-SIO38DTbHslGJaHjDT02-OAysNq6lcqOxYnVEV8Z-c0/s1600/hemp+hoodie+green+organic+cotton+zipper.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0xztmYI6JP4C38dIQiWlI9UypQoEibiN1tq8i55e3yoHzIemcGQHv4Hdz4HJT2Qm624Ss4EKJsG3CD3UP77mHzwS5EtCoYK-SIO38DTbHslGJaHjDT02-OAysNq6lcqOxYnVEV8Z-c0/s320/hemp+hoodie+green+organic+cotton+zipper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479753745628230626" /></a><br />It can be difficult to decide upon a gift for such a loved figure in your life. Here's a few ideas that we came up with. We hope that you can find one you like. Maybe they will inspire other ideas?<br /><br />1) Plant a Tree: Flatter your Father by planting a tree in his honor. It's an ongoing, symbolic gift which is also a present to our environment!<br /><br />2) Picnic: Surprise your Father by preparing a basket filled with his favorite goodies and snacks, pick a location, turn your cellphone off, and share an afternoon together.<br /><br />3) Bamboo T-Shirt or Hemp T-shirt: The weather is warming up, and a cool bamboo shirt is a perfect fix. Or grab a thick rugged hemp shirt. Hemp is one of the strongest fibers in the world. Salts offers a variety of sizes, colors, and styles.<br /><br />4) Gardening Chores: Does your Father like gardening? Why not help him out with his chores in the garden? It's a nice place to enjoy each others company, and your helping him and the environment out!<br /><br />5) Grab some Sanuks for Papa: The comfortable anti shoe. Half shoe half flip flop all style. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.saltsorganic.com/shop">Shop Online for Fathers Day Gifts.</a>Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-90384058475951842702010-06-03T10:57:00.000-07:002010-06-03T10:58:47.216-07:00Make Your Own Natural Juice Popsicles! Healthy Organic Treats.This is so easy and simply delicious!<br />Orange Cream Sickles:<br />-1 cup orange juice<br />-1/2 cup apple juice<br />-1 tsp. honey<br />-1/4 tsp. vanilla extract<br />-2 tbls. dry milk<br />-2 ice cubes<br />Blend - Drink or freeze into popsicles. Yum!Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-20611494194012510702010-06-03T10:51:00.000-07:002010-06-03T10:56:59.838-07:00Yoga Pose of the Week! Yoga for Stress Relief!Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana):<br /><br />1. Come onto all fours. See that your shoulders are above your wrists and your hips are above your knees. Walk your hands forward a few inches and curl your toes under.<br /><br />2. As you exhale, move your buttocks halfway back toward your heels. Keep your arms active; don't let your elbows touch the ground.<br /><br />3. Drop your forehead to the floor or to a blanket and let your neck relax. Keep a slight curve in your lower back. To feel a nice long stretch in your spine, press the hands down and stretch through the arms while pulling your hips back toward your heels.<br /><br />4. Breathe into your back, feeling the spine lengthen in both directions. Hold for 30 seconds to a minute, then release your buttocks down onto your heels.<br /><br />5. Feel great!Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6504151004589802423.post-54897725112529839382010-05-15T19:27:00.000-07:002010-05-15T19:44:51.436-07:00Garden Decoration Treats. Fun Finds for your Organic Garden.I was looking for some treats for my garden and found these so I thought I would share them with you! Enjoy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtm-gUqhaEi1hQMEdkVT6lMk2OVFmnIuHZeEZu8hTPFWyK7WdXcIO0TAWRo9wWfYx1xdt9sTGQqJTJgMJGfHple-eXgmiN1gQcE4Ew3zf9yrLdbriC1AfVYdX07VCtou9EwfaEnDedbQ/s1600/il_430xN.143096743.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtm-gUqhaEi1hQMEdkVT6lMk2OVFmnIuHZeEZu8hTPFWyK7WdXcIO0TAWRo9wWfYx1xdt9sTGQqJTJgMJGfHple-eXgmiN1gQcE4Ew3zf9yrLdbriC1AfVYdX07VCtou9EwfaEnDedbQ/s320/il_430xN.143096743.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471687599424308754" /></a><br /><br />Inspirational message rocks from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46237466/">sjengravings</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNKd6FZYIghyphenhyphenPYC1PIf9zhZF_0jHt3yAsBztq2nIGEVJYO3KCEEGzVR3KaV2AJyjaX_3sEqxxq2AQyhAqdN_1RqjtKfVY3tyVbl208f_8zPHoBi5RdgqvHhr_y60OHelHC1gzOidP_-4/s1600/il_430xN.144595167.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidNKd6FZYIghyphenhyphenPYC1PIf9zhZF_0jHt3yAsBztq2nIGEVJYO3KCEEGzVR3KaV2AJyjaX_3sEqxxq2AQyhAqdN_1RqjtKfVY3tyVbl208f_8zPHoBi5RdgqvHhr_y60OHelHC1gzOidP_-4/s320/il_430xN.144595167.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471690264396182386" /></a><br /><br />Copper Garden tags from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/47116722/custom-copper-garden-herb-markers-set-of?ref=sr_gallery_14&ga_search_query=outdoor+garden+decorations&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title">MakeThyme</a> on Etsy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-PG4u_K_NRMzMYGf0scftiFCNEJqk6zkJRM_EeNksoqChS_rXiB5dO-Y1yM7ucgpeCs4fvCL-8SIJf2MQq5CCFgaoIRLtee8ONFeJhsPNph_j0dS6RZs48qq-cDO0XzHvdUKONKCC9KU/s1600/il_430xN.144575405.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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The Lion Pose!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSVGgLATAZsuXSSDY4l8GCV4xkJo7yPCUq2TOP2sK9vYiTv3yJwQ4EfUsshJqM4Yc5nsP9_mS-NdxrJtuO8hESj9b4ZlMcaf9zYs-Ifc5dY1vRSvdsUndQEItrv7673TGPuB4o62QJpI/s1600/lion+pose.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSVGgLATAZsuXSSDY4l8GCV4xkJo7yPCUq2TOP2sK9vYiTv3yJwQ4EfUsshJqM4Yc5nsP9_mS-NdxrJtuO8hESj9b4ZlMcaf9zYs-Ifc5dY1vRSvdsUndQEItrv7673TGPuB4o62QJpI/s320/lion+pose.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464963843075481586" /></a><br />Lion Pose (Simhasana):<br />Step by Step<br /><br />1. Kneel on the floor and cross the front of the right ankle over the back of the left. The feet will point out to the sides. Sit back so the perineum snuggles down onto the on the top (right) heel.<br /><br />2. Press your palms firmly against your knees. Fan the palms and splay your fingers like the sharpened claws of a large feline.<br /><br />3. Take a deep inhalation through the nose. Then simultaneously open your mouth wide and stretch your tongue out, curling its tip down toward the chin, open your eyes wide, contract the muscles on the front of your throat, and exhale the breath slowly out through your mouth with a distinct "ha" sound. The breath should pass over the back of the throat.<br /><br />4. Some texts instruct us to set our gaze (drishti) at the spot between the eyebrows. This is called "mid-brow gazing" (bhru-madhya-drishti; bhru = the brow; madhya = middle).Other texts direct the eyes to the tip of the nose (nasa-agra-drishti; nasa = nose; agra = foremost point or part, i.e., tip).<br /><br />5. You can roar two or three times. Then change the cross of the legs and repeat for the same number of times.<br /><br />This is a great pose for releasing stress!Saltshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933372359176328183noreply@blogger.com0