On a cold winters day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day, which is celebrated annually on January 8 th. More and more people are celebrating this national holiday. So much so greeting card companies have cards to send your favorite people celebrating the …
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Bedroom Sanctuary
Have you ever spent a night at a motel or hotel and found it was a restful night? You actually felt more rested than if you were in your own bedroom. If you have, then it is time for a bedroom revamp. First notice what was it about the motel room that made it more …
Herbs and Essential Oils
Growing up in rural North Carolina I was surrounded by farms and fields. My family operated a Bed and Breakfast, which was called The Gatesville Hotel. This home had 33 rooms with five baths and three stairways. My mother and her help cooked breakfast daily for the visitors. The huge dining room table was always …
A White Bowl of Lemons
I always have a big white bowl of lemons sitting my kitchen. Growing up I learned from my mother, that lemons were a staple in a Southern home. They are just as important as having butter in your fridge. From homemade lemonade to lemon sugar scrubs or repelling insects, lemons share their sunshine in …
Relax .. Massage.. Spa
What better than to begin this new year but to pamper myself. One way of slowing the pace is a massage and spa moment. I found while traveling abroad to include this moment. One of my favorite spas is Jean Louis David in Doha, Qatar. The spa offers many ways to relax and de-stress after an 18 …




