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Eric and Melissa Smith

Helena, Alabama


Monday, September 30, 2013

Postcard Exchange: Last Call!

 
Today's the day!
If you signed up to participate in our Postcard Exchange,
you'll be receiving your address list very soon!
 
Our Postcard Exchange includes families
from eleven different states--and counting!
 
This is the last call!
 
If you'd like to get in on the fun,
send your mailing address to smithfamresources@att.net.
 
Your mailing address will be shared ONLY with others
who ask to be a part of the postcard exchange
and will NOT be added to any database.
Your email address will NOT be shared with anyone
and will NOT be added to any database.
 
Looking forward to hearing from you!
 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Lavender Oil


http://smithfamilyresources.com/products/lavenderoil
 
 
Lavender just may be the most useful essential oil of all and definitely one to consider adding to your aromatherapy collection!
 
Lavender is a great massage oil!  Lavender's anti-inflammatory properties help to relax and relieve sore, tense muscles.  Massage several drops of lavender oil into your feet. You can also mix a few drops of lavender with almond oil for an overall body massage.  Even babies benefit from a lavender oil massage!
 
For a soothing soak, combine 4-5 drops of lavender oil with a tablespoon of olive or coconut oil and add to a warm bath.
 
 Suffering from insomnia?  A couple of drops of lavender oil on your pillow will often bring on a restful sleep. You might also use lavender oil in a diffuser beside your bed.
 
Lavender also has anti-fungal properties. Apply a few drops to toenail fungus or athlete's foot once or twice daily.  Within days, the lavender begins to break down the cell wall of the fungus and prevents new growth. If the skin becomes dry from this treatment, add a few drops of almond oil to moisturize.

Lavender promotes quick regeneration of skin cells, so burns and wounds heal more rapidly when treated with lavender oil.

For regular use, even when you have no physical or emotional complaints, use lavender oil as a perfume by dabbing it on your pulse points. This is far preferable to synthetic fragrances which can soak in and harm your body.

 Beeyoutiful's pure lavender essential oil is steam-distilled from the lavender plant.  Although it is considered safe to use internally as well as undiluted on skin and in bath water, it's always best to test for skin allergy or sensitivity first.  Apply a drop diluted with a bit of olive or almond oil to the inside of your elbow.  If there is no reaction after 10 minutes, you are probably not hypersensitive to lavender.
 
Start enjoying the benefits of lavender today!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Eucalyptus Oil

 
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
 
This high-grade Eucalyptus Oil helps clear nasal and chest congestion caused by colds and sinus infections.
Open inflamed bronchial tubes; apply in compresses to soothe muscle strains and arthritis pain, spritz a sick-room to kill germs.
You can even kill tenacious dust mites on bed sheets by adding Eucalyptus Oil to your washing machine!

Click here to read more about eucalyptus oil.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Thanks for the Postcards!

 
We introduced our Postcard Exchange here on August 6.
Since then, we've received 26 postcards
from 18 different states!
 
 
We started this photo album for our postcards.
 

 
Thanks for sharing your part of the country with us!
 
If you haven't already joined in,
it's not too late!
 
Send a postcard to
Smith Family Resources
P. O. Box 190
Helena, AL  35080
 
We promise to reply to the first postcard from each state,
and we'll do our best to reply to all!

If you would like to exchange postcards with others,
please send your mailing address to smithfamresources@att.net.
Your address will be shared ONLY with others
who ask to be a part of this postcard exchange.
Our list, which will be sent to all participants on September 30,
now includes families from six different states,
and we'd love to add families from 44 more!
Looking forward to hearing from you!
 
Privacy:
Your mailing address will be shared ONLY with others who ask to be a part of the postcard exchange and will NOT be added to any database.
Your email address will NOT be shared with anyone and will NOT be added to any database.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Do you need a miracle?

 
Do you have chapped lips?
Do you have dry skin?
A minor cut or scrape or a burn?
Do you have a little one with a skinned knee?
 
Did you say yes to any of these questions?
Then, you need a miracle!
 
Well, actually, you need Miracle Skin Salve!
 
Miracle's primary ingredients are coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, beeswax, bee propolis, organic plantain leaf, organic comfrey root, organic calendula flowers, and essential oils of lavender and rosemary. Beeyoutiful's suggested uses: "Apply directly to minor skin irritations or injuries. Miracle is designed to promote tissue repair for minor cuts, scrapes, bites, burns and some skin maladies like psoriasis, eczema, cold sores and skin fungi."