12/24/2023
Merry Christmas!
Happy Christmas Eve!
Christmas always equals kitchen time in my house. Fortunately I had help last week and managed to bake all day Wednesday. I finished my gift buying yesterday and celebrated my husbands birthday. Today it's last minute details and finish my candy making. Tomorrow after breakfast, I will put a 23 pound turkey in the oven!
I must say, I am looking forward to some time off. How about you?
For those of you who took advantage of my Facial Massage Special I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did providing it for you. Watch for it this coming May when I hope to run it again. And if you can't wait that long it is available anytime at the regular price of $50.
Thanks to all of you for the wonderful gifts I received. I have the Best clients!
Just a reminder that I am out of the office until January 2nd to begin the new year. See my current availabilities below.
Fun Holidays This Week:
December 24: National Egg Nog Day – Try making it from scratch. foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2-2013745 (https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2-2013745)
December 25: Christmas Day – Merry Christmas!
December 27: Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day – Not sure how to make a paper snowflake? Here are some directions. marthastewart.com/266694/decorating-with-paper-snowflakes (https://www.marthastewart.com/266694/decorating-with-paper-snowflakes)
December 28: Card Playing Day – In this electronic age, sometimes it is fun to sit around a table and play a good old fashioned card game. In my family we play Cribbage, Dirty Queens, Nertz, Spades, Uno, Back Alley and a few more. We teach all the youngest to play cribbage as soon as they can recognize numbers and add. Pick a new game or refresh yourself on the rules of an old favorite. Either way, here are 40+ games for all occasions. playingcarddecks.com/blogs/all-in/40-great-card-games-for-all-occasions
Hint: A Cribbage Board makes a great gift!
Inspirational Quotes
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.
― Michael Josephson
In this new year, be grateful that God has given you victory over many things over the past year.
― Steven M. Hitchcock
Wellness Tips and Tricks
Lower Back Pain
Experts estimate that up to 80% of the population will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain can affect people of all ages, from adolescents to the elderly. In fact, about 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. One-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Research has shown that massage can decrease low back pain, decrease disability associated with low back pain, help decrease pain and disability over time, and decreases anxiety and depression associated with low back pain.
You can alleviate your lower back pain by doing this quick technique:
• Position a massage ball/tennis ball between your lower back and a wall.
• Move your body up and down, or side to side to find areas of tension.
• Apply a stronger pressure in the tender spots to help release the tension.
Or, if you or someone you love struggles with chronic low back pain, let me help.
2023 has brought me many new clients and a wonderful new working space with great like minded neighbors. I appreciate each and every one of you who have walked through my door this year. For without you, I couldn't do what I enjoy so much. I love to see the relaxed smiles on your faces as you leave and say "see you next week, or two weeks or month". I love seeing the progress we make with the work and the work you do on your own. It warms my heart and I thank you! 💜
Remember, it doesn't matter how long it's been since your last appointment, what matters is you take the step to come and receive your needed self care.
This is my last newsletter email of the year. It has been a time consuming challenge to do this weekly, so I will have to scale back next year. I will continue to send out availabilities in my schedule as needed as well as an occasional newsletter with bits of fun information. If you ever have something I haven't covered and would like more information on it, just let me know and I will do my best to cover it.
Availabilities the first week of 2024:
Monday 1/01 Closed New Years Day
Tuesday 1/02 Fully Booked
Wednesday 1/03 Closed
Thursday 1/04 11:15 90, or 60 Minutes
1:15 60 Minutes
Friday 1/05 11:00 90 or 60 Minutes
Saturday 1/06 9:00 90 or 60 Minutes
Text me to schedule or book online by clicking the link below to my website.
Blessings for a week of Fun, Giving, Receiving and Rejoicing!
May you bring this year to a close with peace and grace and may prosperity find it's way to your home in 2024!
As always I look forward to seeing you soon.
Don't Forget to Water 💧Yourself!
In Gratitude,
Denise 😇
480.695.3558
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