Who have YOU come here to be?

Have you had a chance to flip through the pages of Who Have You Come Here to Be: 101 Possibilities for Contemplation, the gorgeous new book Radiance has on hand?

What a beautiful, INSPIRING read! Who Have You Come Here to Be is a fun, lively way to look deeper into the unique gifts each person has to offer. It makes a fabulous gift as well.

 Here's a sneak peak of the inside pages:

From their website:

Who have you come here to BE? 101 Possibilities for Contemplation is part daily reader, part spiritual practicum. Drenched in gorgeous imagery, each powerful page invites readers to dance, to leap, to sit still, to stand tall as they ponder the question, “Who have I come here to be?”

The 101 possibilities the authors offer for contemplation are grouped into chapters that correspond to the four classic elements of fire, earth, water, and air with a fifth chapter dubbed “Cosmic Consciousness.” Like an alchemist’s effort to find prima materia, (the formless base from which all things are formed), this is one journey that will undoubtedly lead to the hidden treasure of your prima materia awaiting discovery within you. Join the Journey of Self-Discovery!

Please stop in and take a look at this amazing book!

Mother's Day Gift Certificates

Get your Mom a Massage Gift Certificate for Mother's Day!

We are open seven days a week. We have experience and talented massage therapists. Save if you buy your gift certificate in May. Ask at massage reception 360-357-9470.
Online gift certificates available.

Check out this great class!

Even if you have been resisting the idea that you are going through "the change of life," there is no stopping or avoiding the process. The shift from fertility to menopause is a serious transformation, AND there is great beauty and power to be discovered in the journey if it is engaged mindfully.

In this class, we will explore the terrain often encountered by a Changing Woman— physical, emotional and spiritual. We will draw on a rich tradition of plant allies and other techniques that can help ease our passage, to help us emerge with more vitality and potency than ever.
Many handouts will be provided; herbal teas and a generous sampling of beneficial snack foods will be served.

Sunday, May 5
12-4pm

Register early, as class size is limited.
Instructor: Carol Trasatto
Carol is an herbalist with almost 35 years of experience who has, herself, traversed the profound changes of the menopausal transition. Having crossed this lifestage 'bridge'—personally and with clients—she understands the process from the inside...and feels honored to assist other women through this often deeply emotional transformation.
Cost: $75; $65 each if two friends register and pay at the same time
To register, contact Radiance at 360-357-5250
Class to be held at Radiance Herbs and Massage

FES Sale

Happy Spring! To Celebrate we are offering a 25% line drive sale on all of our FES (Flower Essence Services) and Healing Herbs flower essences, as well as topical products and the wonderful resource book the Flower Essence Repertory.

Come explore the amazing healing vibrations of flower essences during this awesome sale from Monday 4/1/13 through Monday 4/15/13.

First formulated by englishman Dr Edward Bach in the early 1930s, these gifts from the natural world serve as a mediator to help bring balance to our physical and emotional bodies addressing various stressors in our daily lives.

The Healing Herbs line encompasses all of the original 38 Bach remedies plus Dr. Bach's famous formula for crisis, "rescue remedy" also known as Five Flower Formula from Healing Herbs.

FES has an additional 103 essences from North American flowers as well as the exquisite topicals: Seasons of the Soul oils and Self Heal Creme. They also offer some amazing blends such as the Yarrow Environmental Solution to assist with exposure to electromagnetic fields and the Flourish blends that serve to address common conditions such as: fear, grief, depression, insomnia, post traumatic stress, etc.

Moby Wraps at Radiance

Did you know that Radiance carries Moby Wraps?

We carefully and intentionally select a number of designs and styles so you have a full line of options: UV Protection (Yes, the sun will return soon!), Organic cotton, Silk, Limited Editions, and more.

Mobys are the perfect gift for expecting parents. Versatile and comfortable, they allow babe to be worn close to mama (or papa) with crossed back support. Moby Wraps can be used for babes up to 35lbs, so they're sure to last through the long haul.

Did you know these wraps are so versatile, you can even do yoga while wearing babe?

Check out the Moby website  for more details about wearing the Moby and doing yoga, as well as other baby-safe exercises.

Mychelle Serums at 20% Off

As most of you probably know by now, Radiance brought in Colorado-based skincare line Mychelle Dermaceuticals.

For a limited time you can purchase Mychelle SERUMS at 20% off. 

A little more about serums, from Mychelle's website:

 Facial serums address a multitude of skin issues. Whether wrinkled, aging, sun damaged, acne-prone, or rosacea-prone conditions are your concern, each serum targets where it's needed most, and keeps your skin on track to becoming - and staying - healthy and beautiful-looking.
 
A good skin care regimen is important to maintaining the health and beauty of your skin — that's a fact. A gentle cleanser, balancing toner and nutrient rich, hydrating moisturizer are key components to any daily program, but as skin ages, experiences damage from sun exposure, or distressing breakouts pop up, a little extra defense is warranted. Enter serums, powerful treatments designed to zero in on a specific need.
 
Serums, by virtue of their thinner consistency and strong delivery vehicles, penetrate deep within the skin, quickly releasing their corrective ingredients where they can have the strongest effect. And since they are designed for targeted action, they can be layered for multiple issues (ie, sun damage, dehydration)...

...All of MyChelle's intensive serums are designed to be used daily, on freshly cleansed skin, prior to toner and moisturizer and may be layered one over the other* for multiple corrective effects, if needed. The bioactive ingredients are all at levels proven to be effective in clinical studies, assuring you the most powerful results possible. In the ever-evolving world of skin care, one thing is certain, MyChelle facial serums are an innovative blend of natural technologies and an important part of your healthy skin care regimen.

Stop in today and take a look at our selection of these wonderful serums.

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Damiana Cordial for Valentine’s Day

Damiana [Turnera diffusa] is a shrub native to the southwestern U.S. and Central America. It has an affinity for the nervous system and, among other attributes, it has a wide reputation as a relaxing aphrodisiac in its native range. In Mexico, for example, damiana liqueur is sold in distinctive bottles.

Damiana cordial can easily be made at home. The key is to let the preparation age long enough to let the flavors fully blend and develop. A little goes a long way; damiana cordial is meant to be sipped and savored.

This is perfect to share with a loved one…or to give as gifts. Begin your project now so that it will be matured by mid-February.

Here are some basic proportions. You can increase the recipe if desired.

1 oz dried organic damiana leaves
1 organic vanilla bean, split and chopped
2 cups brandy
1 ½ cups water
1 cup raw local honey
¼ cup rose water or hydrosol [optional]

Soak the dried damiana leaves and chopped vanilla bean in brandy for five days. Strain and reserve the alcohol in an airtight jar.

Place the strained, brandy-saturated damiana and vanilla in a separate jar and add the water. Mix well and let sit for three days.

Strain. Reserve the water in a fresh container. Compost the spent herb.

Warm the water extract gently in a pot over low heat. Dissolve the honey into this.

Add the sweetened water extract to the previously made alcohol extract and stir well.

Pour into sterilized bottle[s], label, and let age for one month or longer.

Can use as is or serve with a splash of rose water or hydrosol. Enjoy!

The Quick Version—

1 cup of vanilla extract

2 T damiana leaves

1 T honey or maple syrup

Stir well and let mixture sit for one week. Strain through cheesecloth and bottle.

Many thanks to Diana De Luca for the inspiration. Check out her wonderful book Botanica Erotica, which makes a fantastic complement for amorous gifting. It is full of delicious recipes to nourish the playfulness of body, mind and spirit.