Spotlight On: Aura Strands Aromatherapy Jewelry

I've just about seen all there is to see when it comes to Aromatherapy jewelry, but when I came across the Love Note Locket from Aura Strands I absolutely had to try it! Lockets bring aromatherapy jewelry to a whole new level!

Gold & Garnet
 Dreamcatcher

This unique Etsy shop is filled with beautifully hand crafted aromatherapy lockets that provide you with soothing aromas throughout your busy day. They even have men's cuffs! I haven't seen that before!

The locket feature allows for the tiniest piece of leather to sit inside with whichever essential oil blend you choose. My favorite calming blend is Balance with Wild Orange. It really helps take the edge off the tough days and provides me with the clarity I need.

You can keep up with Aura Strands on Facebook and Instagram to see any new items and sales.
Here's what sets Aura Strands apart from the rest, they do custom orders! You heard me, not only do they do them, but they LOVE making custom orders. Any pieces you see in the shop can be tailored to fit your needs.

Bethany, the creative genius behind this adorable shop has been kind enough to offer a coupon code for $5 off of any $25 purchase until March 14th. Just enter the code ESSENTIAL5 at checkout (custom orders excluded) to redeem. In the meantime check out her awesome shop and get started on your custom order!


Essentially Yours,

Erika


Disclosure: Essentially Erika was provided with a complimentary necklace featured in this article in exchange for a product review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the sponsor.

Spotlight on Malu Organic

This week's spotlight  is on a new favorite Etsy shop, MALU ORGANIC. I've long been obsessed with sustainable clothing and I've finally found my go-to for stylish toddler duds that I'm in love with!

A friend of mine recently brought back some awesome patchwork harem pants straight from Bali (yes, she met Ketut!), and I absolutely adore them. I wear them EVERY chance I get. When I found these adorable toddler harem pants, I just about died!

Mali & Kalen Allmandinger, stole my heart as  former NYC residents turned California transplants. MALU Organic was born shortly after the birth of their daughter Marnie.
She wanted to create baby/toddler apparel that would convey their laid back Malibu beach lifestyle with a free-spirit undertone. They hit it right on the money, my son not only felt incredibly comfortable (I've seriously never felt a softer, more breathable fabric), but it had plenty of give allowing him to "fly free."

If you follow my blog you know that I try my best to be a conscious buyer and sustainable wear has long been on my radar for my boys. It can be tough with how much wear and tear they put on clothes and how active they are.  Malu Organic's 100% organic fair trade cotton isn't only the softest cotton I've ever felt but it will surely stand the test of time. It's #ToddlerApproved! I couldn't feel better knowing that this sustainable wear isn't wreaking havoc on our planet and it was made by workers who are treated well and paid fair wages. #IntentionIsEverything

In their own words:

We’ve created an ethical brand that is fully eco-friendly, using the softest, most comfortable fair-trade organic cotton and hemp fabrics, and environmentally friendly, solvent-free inks and natural dyes. We strive to be sustainable and to have a small footprint, sourcing our materials from as close to home as possible. The creative part is done in Malibu. We design and print everything in our home and then we manufacture in downtown LA, using fabrics made in the USA.

As if it couldn't get any better,  5% of every purchase is donated to the "Every Mother Counts" organization. An incredible program providing transportation, education and supplies to pregnant mothers in need all over the world.

You can follow MALU Organic on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest. When ordering don't forget to use coupon code ESSENTIALLYORGANIC for 10% off!

Be Well, Be Green, Be Malu!


Essentially Yours,

Erika



Disclosure: Essentially Erika was provided with complimentary apparel featured in this article in exchange for a product review. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the sponsor.

Spotlight On: Stumpy Brothers

This week's spotlight is on Stumpy Brothers! An Etsy shop I stumbled upon recently and fell in love. Stumpy Brothers offers fine hand crafted wood products perfect as corporate or personalized gifts.

So Cute!

Of course you know I was was interested in their wooden essential oil key chain diffuser! This is perfect on-the-go Aromatherapy for you avid oil users like myself.

It provides just the right amount of Aromatherapy to get me through the day. I especially enjoy diffusing in the car while driving. I use a mixture of Balance and Bergamot oil (both grounding oils) to help me work through whatever road rage I may be experiencing. It's easy to use and effective!

So Easy!

It's simple yet classic look is timeless and it fits easily on my key chain. They offer a wide range of premium quality gifts that can suit all your needs. You can check out their Etsy shop here.

Guess what?

Stumpy Brothers was kind enough to offer a FREE key chain diffuser to one of my oil junkies! If you aren't an oil addict (like myself), then you will be with this awesome diffuser! I will personally include a free bottle of essential oil in case the winner doesn't have one to start with.

All you have to do is enter the raffle below, a winner will be announced Thursday, February 19th. Enter Now!

Good Luck!

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Essentially Yours,

Erika

Spotlight on Acupuncture for Humanity!

Have you always been curious about Acupuncture but never had the opportunity to try it? Have you tried it and loved it but perhaps it isn't affordable for you? Either way this is a great opportunity at an unbeatable price! Each month the fine folks at Palm Beach Shared Acupuncture practice will hold an evening of group acupuncture / meditation and intention setting guided by live music and aromatherapy. Not to mention a portion of the proceeds go to help a new charity each month. This month the chosen organization is Habitat for Humanity!

A charity near and dear to my heart since my  days in construction and their neighborhood revitalization projects. Habitat has transformed the lives of more than 4 million people around the world. They aren't only known for building homes, but also for building communities and hope. To learn more about this organization and all that they do you can visit their website here.

Where?

Boynton Beach Woman’s Club

1010 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

When?

November 20th 7-8 pm

(Doors open at 6:30, starts promptly at 7)

What will the treatments entail?

While lying on your yoga mat, four thin, sterile, single-use needles are placed into the wrist and ankle areas by

State Licensed Acupuncturists. The needles are generally left in place for 20-45 minutes.

What I will need for the session?

Bring whatever will make you feel comfortable (e.g. yoga mat, pillow, blanket to lay on, or blanket to cover

yourself if cold etc.). Wear comfortable clothing. You will be asked to remove socks and shoes because needles

will be placed around ankles and wrists. Please bring your own water.

Cost is $40 and a portion of the proceeds goes directly to Habitat for Humanity

Register here for this month's session or get info / dates on all future sessions.

Hope to see you there!

Essentially Yours,

Erika