I have some big changes in the works for my lavender pillow business, so I am closing Pillows of Lavender this week.

I have been working on a new website , www.lavenderdelight.com where I will be selling all things lavender. In addition to the Comfort Pillows, I will have lavender bath and body items, candles, laundry soap and much more.

The new site is scheduled to open September 1st 2010 and I will be having a grand opening event with some special sales, giveaways and freebies.  I will be sending a reminder prior to the date, if you want to be notified you should get on my mailing list (on the left sidebar at Pillows of lavender) .

What will become of Pillows of Lavender?

I have decided to convert it into a bulk pricing website where retailers, massage therapists, chiropractors and other resellers
can purchase my pillows and wraps at discounted wholesale prices.

All  the current pillow inventory is being listed on my etsy site at 50% off the regular prices!

I know you are probably not thinking of cozying up with a warm pillow with our high summer temps going lately, but in a few months
you will be.  So go ahead and take a peek at what you can get at a great low price now.

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I did workout #1 on Wednesday and had no problem increasing the running time.  I did feel a little nauseous after but exercise has always done that to me.

Friday rolls around and I was ready to go but I had a slight headache and there was no way I was going to run and have it get worse, but it got worse anyway and included some episodes of dizziness that continued through Saturday.  Sunday was filled was church, family and yard work day.  I was wore out.

There you have it, I messed up in my second week.

I am not going to let it bother me though I am going to hightail it to the treadmill right now!

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Follow up on my first week  of the Couch-to-5K Running Plan after 3 workouts.   You can see how challenging this can be with schedule conflicts and weather issues, but I am determined so I stayed strong and adapted this week.

My plans are to do my 3 workouts per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
Fyi- I am not a fan of running on the road so I use a track near my home which usually has 0-3 senior citizens walking  while I am there.  That’s good though it makes me look like a fitness buff when I pass them around the track and  also in case I collapse I know someone will eventually find me.

Monday, Workout #1
Not bad, my biggest worry was that my lungs would explode.  My final lap was annoying because my shoe came untied a couple of times and my keys fell out of my pocket disrupting my momentum.  I felt extremely energized the rest of the day and hungrier than usual.  The only soreness that I had the following day was in my calf muscles.

Wednesday, Workout#2
My throat got really dry and I had to stop at  my car to get a drink.  I must have been shakey because I dropped my water bottle (with no lid on it) on my car seat and just let it go to keep my pace.  I honestly did not think I would finish this workout and prayed to God to keep me going.  The final lap was hard for me, but I did finish.  Then I had to sit in a big puddle of water and go home with a sopping wet butt, but hey- it cooled me off quicker.

Saturday, Workout #3
was supposed to be done on Friday but due to the fact that the weather was bad and I was going on a field trip with my son, I postponed to Saturday.  I woke up yesterday and it was so easy to say “it’s too cold and windy to run” but then I remembered my grandma had a treadmill!  I have never ran on a treadmill before, actually I had only walked on a one once.  It was a great workout, I was real sweaty and thought I would faint when I was done.  The difference from the two workouts at the track was my lungs did not hurt but my legs felt like noodles when I was done.

So I did it!
Did you?  Come on join along.
I am challenging you with a chance to win a Lavender Wrap.

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Yesterday, I started the  Couch-to-5K Running Plan, a schedule to get beginners running three  miles in just  two months.

WHY am I doing this?
I want to get fit and stay active.   I have recently noticed my body doesn’t participate well in any physical activity lately due to my sedentary lifestyle.

Does this mean I am going to become a distance runner? Not necessarily, but maybe.  I am challenging myself to do this because I have to prove to myself that I can.  If I enjoy it enough I will pursue a marathon…maybe.  Otherwise I will  just use it as my excuse to get out of the house to listen to my music and be one with nature.

I plan on blogging about my experience at the end of each week, reporting on the workouts.  I would love to have some company in this challenge.  Would you like to join me and post your progress on my blog comments? If so I will enter your name in a drawing for a Lavender Comfort Pillow at the end of the two months.

So come on, let’s do it!

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Yep, it’s official, we are getting a puppy.

After much thought and the fact that my friend Jane posted about her Golden Retriever, Betty the Blonde having puppies, I have decided that I AM ready for  the responsibility of a  family pet.    This was confirmed  before we saw the puppies today and fell in love.  I would not let cuteness be the reason for my decision.

We’ll be able to bring our “Honey” home the first week of June.   Consider this our celebratory gift of summer vacation.

I’ll be prepping my home and learning all I can about Golden Retrievers over the next month.  If you have any tips for training please be sure to comment.

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Yeah, you heard me right, she made this for me as a gift.  If you want one it’ll be $100, but oh so worth every penny because Vicki is an awesome seamstress and you will be beyond happy with anything she makes.

Check out all the pockets and such.  I LOVE it and can’t wait to take it out and about and show it off.

Thank you Vicki, you spoil me with all your handmade goodness.

I hope all my readers will hop on over to Vicki’s Blog and take a peek at her talent.
Also take notice of her blog, I was her blog consultant and I can get you into your very own blog if you don’t have one yet.
Just contact me robin @ robinlemon.com

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Wow, I feel honored to be featured on Robin’s blog! My name is Jenny Herman, and I wear many hats, as do most of us. I am a Christian, a wife, a mommy to two sweet boys (2 and 4), an autism researcher, a chef, a musician, a writer, a reader, a jewelry lady, and more!

This month marks my four-year anniversary with the number one jewelry company in the Direct Selling Association, Premier Designs. This debt-free company was founded 25 years ago on the biblical principles of integrity and serving others.   All of Premier’s jewelry is made in the United States.  You can read more about Premier in this article about when Joan and Andy were inducted into the DSA Hall of Fame.

I love my job, and I can’t imagine my life without it! As a jewelry lady, I get to teach women ways to save money on their wardrobe by accessorizing. I give away lots of free jewelry because our host program is amazing! Finally, I get to help other women start successful businesses. My latest endeavor is using my business to help others through fundraising. I am currently doing some shows to benefit Relay for Life, and I’m doing my own Autism Awareness month campaign.

You can read about that here
http://momsbusinessnetwork.com/blog/2010/03/23/local-autism-fundraiser-by-direct-sales-mom/

If you are curious about any of this, you can contact me at jewelryjenny@yahoo.com.

If you’re interested in learning more about daily life with autism, using a special diet, couponing, and more, you can check out my blog at www.manyhatsmommy.blogspot.com

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Perfect timing!

This will go hand in hand with my new “Get Blogging” email series I just added to Moms Business Network.   It’s filled with all sorts of great information about blogging,  e.g., how to start a blog , how to get traffic, how to have fun and profit.

Have you been wanting to jump into blogging but feel overwhelmed by all that’s involved in getting started?  My friend Kelly has a great opportunity for you to make the leap in style.  All the hard work of installation and theme set up will be done for you - you’ll even be able to watch!

It’s all part of Blog Week - a special event running from March 15th to
19th.  You won’t believe the deal she’s put together for you.  It includes
you domain, three months of hosting and a blog set up.

Check it all out here:
www.momstalkbiz.com

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For better sleep you should not eat or drink large amounts before bedtime, avoid caffeine and exercise regularly.

There are many ways to use lavender as a natural sleep aid. You can use the fresh or dried plant, or essential oil.

Try some of these  tips to increase the quality of your sleep .

•    Use a Lavender Comfort Pillow to warm your bed and body  or a Lavender Eye Mask to rest your eyes with aromatherapy.

•    Sprinkle up to 3 drops of lavender essential oil on a piece of tissue or cotton ball and place it inside your pillow case or use  a dream pillow.

•    Place a few drops of lavender essential oil in an electric diffuser in your bedroom.

•    Add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your bath water and soak for a few minutes before sleeping.

•    Rub your feet with a few drops of  *lavender essential oil and cover with cotton socks before sleeping.

•    Make a lavender wand from sprigs of lavender from your garden and place it under/or near your pillow.

*I recommend only certified pure therapeutic essential oils when using topically

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