Good Living with Aprilanne

Aprilanne and Hilary Newsom filming "Step Out on the Town for a Cause" Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Endorphins are those “feel good” chemicals that get released in our bodies when we exercise (among other vigorous activities), are in pain, laugh, and do something nice like volunteer or help out others in need - which has been dubbed the “helpers high.” 

HeroesHappen.com recently lauched it’s “Find the Hero in You” - Public Awareness TV Campaign and “Volunteer Match Making” Website to encourage people of all ages “unleash their inner hero and volunteer.”      

Click here to go to HeroesHappen.com to watch this Public Awareness Campaign produced promoting Volunteerism featuring Masi Oka - star of hit TV series “Heroes” and program supporter Captain Maggie of the Angel Island Tiburon Ferry on location in beautiful Tiburon, CA!  

Get On-Board with Captain Maggie & Crew - the fresh air will do you a world of good!

Oh, and the dose of Negative Ions you will get out on San Francisco Bay with Captain Maggie’s crew will also boost your endorphin production - making you feel happier, more relaxed, and ready for anything you encounter on your mission in Life…Enjoy!  Aprilanne

Visit CaptainMaggie.com and get your FREE companion Ferry Ride Ticket! 

HeroesHappen.com

Information on Hilary Newsom’s 2010 11th PlumpJack/LINK Golf Classic supporting breast cancer research and education.

 Endorphins

 Masi Oka

Health Benefits of Negative Ions

“Get Glowing” with Milk & Honey Bath you make at home…

California Insider Aprilanne get's the Insider's Guide to a Beauty Regimen that goes back to Cleopatra times.

There is one beauty regiment that goes back as far as the times of Cleopatra - Ancient Queen of  Egypt - the Milk and Honey Bath, and women have been indulging themselves with milk and honey baths for centuries since.

There is something very  relaxing and therapeutic about taking a bath, and while the though of going to a spa to indulge in one is appealing, this is one “spa treatment” you can easily prepare to enjoy in the comforts of your own home!

Combine the ingredients below in a large bowl and then transfer to a decorative jar to keep in your bathroom.  You can simply scoop out a few cups of it to dissolve in a warm bath anytime you want to relax with a skin softening experience…ENJOY!

1/2 cup liquid honey
3 cups powdered milk
lavender buds (added for color and fragrance)

Why it works:  The lactic acid in the milk - which is an alpha hydroxy acid exfoliates the dead skin cells off while you soak as the  emollient properties of the honey sooth and soften the skin resulting in a wonderful 2 part skin revitalizing experience.  The lavender buds add a relaxing aroma, and you can substitute or add other fragrances such as rose or gardenia, etc.,  depending on what scent you are in the mood for.

In addition to soaking in a relaxing emollient bath formula that was customized precisely for me during my spa day at the Oceano Coastal Spa for California Living,  I also received a dry brush application, which has additional skin purifying and exfoliating effects and was treated to an anti-aging Acai Body Facial to further soften and moisturize my skin - it was pure heaven folks…check it out:

Watch Aprilanne;s primetime look at the Oceano Coastal Spa Now On-Demand!

"Hello God are you there? It's me Scruffy..."

Christmas is for dogs too!

PS:  This Wednesday (12/9/2009) is the final day to get in on the fun with the Marin Humane Society’s “Paws & Claus” Pet Photo session with Santa from 6 - 9 PM!  Your $25.00 sitting donation garners 2 - 4X6 same day prints and they’ll email you a digital file for you to use as you wish!    For more information or to register: (415) 506-6207

Certified Independant Charities of America Seal

Independent Charities of America, which certifies charities that meet the highest standards of accountability and effectiveness, has recognized the Marin Humane Society as one of America’s best charities.

Here’s a note from our friends at Safari West….Joy to the Wild!

A Wild Stocking Stuffer!
Mention this email and get 10% off Safari West Gift Certificates.
Offer expires when the year does: 12/31/09

Ho Ho Ho from the Wilds of Safari West

Shop Safari West!
Welcome to the Wilds of the Safari West Trading Post.
Shop online and discover exotic gifts in their natural habitat!

We’re wildly adding items every day!
Mention this email and get 10% off purchases.

Drop by if you’re in our Neck of the Woods or
Visit our Safari West Store for more information:
707-579-2551 • www.safariweststore.com

Thank you for sharing our passion and our world. You are critical
to our efforts in saving nature’s most beautiful and exotic animals.
Without you, Safari West wouldn’t exist.

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and a beautiful New Year!

Nancy and Peter Lang, and your friends at Safari West
and Safari West Wildlife Foundation

Call us or visit our website for more information:
707-579-2551 • www.safariwest.com

Welcome to the first post in Back Page - “always a work in progress…’

Visit MarinHumaneSociety.org  for more information on their “Santa Paws” event and to sign up for your pet photo sitting with Santa!  Your donation of $25.00 will help shelter animals AND you will receive 2 same day 4X6 prints of Santa with your pet plus a digital file will be emailed to you!  Great for this season’s holiday cards - Enjoy!  Aprilanne

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