NOVEMBER 2009 - Helping Your Body and Spirit

The holiday season is fast approaching, which leaves many of us feeling just a little stressed! While the season brings anticipation of spending valuable time with our family and friends, it is also a time for preparation of the home along with countless hours attempting to find our holiday spirit and gifts for everyone on our list!

Create your own holiday charm and magic by slowing down a bit and taking time to care for yourself. Over the next few weeks, we are working very conscientiously here at Gifts of Nature to create healthy and creative workshops that will impart health, warmth and fun. WE want to bring happiness into your holidays by helping to physically prepare you, your home and gift-giving all stress free! Please read on to learn more.

Fun and Informative Workshops

Gifts of Nature is excited to host fun and informative workshops this month at our beautiful store at 74 Main Street in downtown Manasquan. To sign up for any of these workshops, please stop by or call us at 732-223-5521.

HEALTHY SKIN CARE - PART I

Offered Friday, November 20 from 7:15pm - 9:15pm and Sunday, November 22 from 11:15am - 1:15pm
Each participant of the class will receive a comprehensive packet of medical information selected from well respected medical authors who offer years of clinical research/study to advise how to care for our skin, the bodies largest organ...from the inside to out!

A complete list of references and insightful websites will also be concluded in information packet, as well as healthy recipes for the entire family and home.
The workshop also includes a sampling of organic foods/beverages that are recommended for healthy skin, in addition to the choice of creating your very own two -ounce face cream, or body lotion + selecting a mold for a large soap to be customized with essential oils recommended for your skin type. Come and have fun learning how to take better care of your skin... the largest organ of our body, by JUDY RYAN, a hospital trained clinical aromatherapist...who really cares!

Fee for class materials, food, cream and soap is $70. Class size is limited to twelve, so please register early!

JEWELRY MAKING
Local artisan LYDIA SANTORO will be hosting a beginner and intermediate jewelry making class. Pre-registration is required and payment is due at time of registration. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required to receive refund.
Minimum class size: 4

Basic Earring Class - Beginner
Offered Tuesday, November 17 from 10am - 11 am and 6pm - 7pm
Fee: $20, includes supplies
A beginner class to learn the basics of earring making. Learn about tools and choose from two styles of earrings to make. You will leave the class with one completed pair of earrings.

"Y" Necklace Class - Intermediate**
Offered Sunday, November 29 from 10am - 12 pm
Fee: $40, includes supplies **Basic Earrings Class Required
Learn to make a "Y" style necklace with beads and sterling silver chain. You will choose from two styles and learn how to link beads onto the chain and attach a clasp. You will leave the class with one completed necklace.

Jump Start Your New Years Resolution with Our Fitness Program

Don't let the holiday pounds sneak up on you - start December on the right foot so you can enjoy the holidays without the guilt! Our 70 minute fitness classes will be offered at our Howell clinic every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:00am to 12:10pm through the holidays and into the New Year! Sign up in advance for these ongoing classes by stopping by our clinic at 301 Candlewood Commons, Howell NJ or calling us at 732-370-4755.

ALEXANN ROSE is a nationally certified trainer who enjoys engaging her clients into a fun and challenging fitness program. She has create comphrehsive exercise routine for those clients who desire to perform a full body routine that could be performed with comfort...anywhere! Alexann has designed a six-week, total body workout that will cut inches, firm the body and increase energy levels that will encompass strengthening all major muscle groups of the body...starting with the corand postural/spinal stabilization exercises.
Fee: $20 per class

Special Gift Opportunities You Don't Want to Miss!

Order your holiday gift baskets during the month of November at a 10% discount! We can customize gift baskets (or bags) for any occasion and any budget. The perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for friend or family member. Stop by our store in Manasquan and we'll help you design the perfect holiday gifts.

And for you: come in to register yourself (or your friends and family) for our gift registry. Help your family and friends know just the perfect thing to get you! A free large organic soap is our gift to you for the creation of any gift registry.