As the lunch hour approaches for mostly all of us, take a moment to step outside, chilly, warm, or otherwise, and FEEL life around you. That is all. Pretty simple. Get caught up. If you're in the city, do a bit of people watching. If you're working from home, go take a moment to enjoy your yard, balcony. Perhaps a neighborhood walk.. just feel. It's like a quick, no fuss pick me up. Adoring an orchid will be the quick pick me up here at 303 Face | Body:)
... and taking care of of our external body, our temple, is equally important. Self care consists of a myriad of different things, and often times we find ourselves neglecting our temple. "Oh I've got to plan a spa weekend one of these days." Well putting that spa weekend off is not taking care of the current wear and tear that you're experiencing. Taking a spa moment for yourself is easier than you think, and you can experience that luxurious feeling at home. Start with AloeSpea Body Wrap, by 303 Face | Body, which is currently featured in the Wellness edition of Organic Spa Magazine. This aloe and spearmint based wrap will both moisturize and enlighten your senses. Apply liberally to body
Fridays find all of us wrapping up the work week, connecting with others, allowing ourselves to unravel a bit after a full week. At 303 Face | Body, we're starting #FeelingFriday, not only a feeling, but a movement. Feeling Friday is about wrapping up the week and peacefully settling into a weekend of zen. Technology has allowed us to never really leave work, not even on the weekends. We're ALWAYS connected, which is not a horrible thing, but remember balance, disconnecting for a bit, which means responsibly make time for you. I love the picture of these rocks balancing. No matter how heavy the weight is on your shoulders to meet a deadline, organize an event, etc... balance your thoughts an
This Wellness Wednesday I'll be discussing the fine art of mental escapes.. yes, mental escapes. Lovely display in the loft that brings beauty, and a lovely sense of inner peace. Who doesn't love a vacation? Of course we all do, but after an incident affects your chi and you find yourself off center, not all of us are able to shut life down at the drop of a hat and head to our ideal vacation spot. Being aware of what makes you smile or brings about a sense of calm is your mental escape, which allows you to be in a moment of stress.. however you can find the balance and the peace regardless. A beautiful floral arrangement or smooth jazz gets me there right away. If I'm in an environment where
It's Friday night, and you've had a long day. Now its time to think of what to make for dinner. Not in the mood to order fast food but in search of a fast meal? I've just the thing. Lemon Kissed Tuna Salad. What you'll need: Four 6.4 oz pouches of albacore white tuna One lemon, cut in half (you should only need half of one) Four green onions, chopped One can sliced black olives Two teaspoons celery salt Two teaspoons black pepper Four hard boiled eggs (chopped) One cup mayo w/olive oil Crackers ( No preference here, whatever type that you enjoy) Combine chopped eggs, mayo, celery salt, pepper, olives, onions, and tuna in a large bowl, squeeze lemon half onto ingredients. Blend together, unti
Finding your center during the day may include a nice cup of tea. For an added health benefit next time, add a bit of organic orange peel to the mix. A simple, natural healer, orange peel can help aid against headaches with its aromatic scent, preferably in tea. Orange peels are also high in fiber and help with weight loss. Find the orange peel USDA Nutrition Chart listed below: Energy 97 Kcal Carbohydrates 25.0 g Protein 1.50 g Total Fat 0.20 g Cholesterol 0 mg Dietary Fiber 10.60 g Vitamins Folates 30 µg Niacin 0.900 mg Pantothenic acid 0.490 mg Pyridoxine 0.176 mg Riboflavin 0.090 mg Thiamin 0.120 mg Vitamin C 136 mg Vitamin A 420 IU Vitamin E 0.25 mg Electrolytes Sodium 3 mg Potassium 21
Each Wednesday, Marci Lundy, owner of 303 Face | Body will discuss the importance of maintaining a lifestyle of mental and physical serenity . Our mental well being can be maintained by the simple act of appreciating that which is around us. The natural art that we see each day which is free for all, the Earth. Skies, clouds, grass, sun, flowers, rock formations, birds.. really, the list is endless. In this day and age where persons seem to gloat on how much sleep they did not receive, or how full their life is, or how much coffee it takes to function each day.. How about starting the day awakening naturally, because we went to bed early enough and got ENOUGH rest. What if there was no need
I live for activated charcoal. Seriously. I use it everyday, more than once a day, and perhaps you should also. Known for removing toxins as well as well as whitening teeth, it is amazing when used for your daily skincare regimen. As a person with oily skin, activated charcoal really tones down the naturally oily nature of my skin, without overdrying, and I never need to use foundation or powder. A recent photoshoot for 303 Face | Body where I wore the Sugarcane Spice lip duo set by 303 Face | Body and nothing else, just a freshly washed face with my go-to for the last five years, the Poppy Block. Peppered with amaranth seeds for a natural exfoliation and of course, activated charcoal, this
