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"The woman who creates and sustains a home and under whose hands children grow up to be strong and pure men and women, is a creator second only to God."

Helen Hunt Jackson

A reflection on Mother's Day

Ayurveda views child rearing as something sacred. And so it should be. There is an Ayurvedic word for child care; Kumara-Bhritya. Ayurveda teaches that caring for your child is one of the most important things you can do.

Having been a new Mom now for the past six months, I now view my own mother in a completely different light.

As I bathe my son, comb his hair, dress him, and take him for a walk, I realize all the small things that my mother did for me that went unnoticed. All those itsy-bitsy little things that can fill an entire day. Those things that were done out of love, patience, kindness and a desire to raise a good human being.

I mean, I know how to dress myself, brush my teeth, use a toilet, comb my hair, walk and talk, because she showed me how. I didn't learn it by divine knowledge, or by reading a book somewhere. (Although, I know how to read a book because she taught me that as well.)

Regardless of who your mother figure was, you had a mother of some sort who raised you. For some, it's a struggling foster father. For others, it's a loving stay at home mother who is there with a glass of milk and cookies after school. There are so many things that make you who you are because she taught them to you.

So when you call you mom on Mother's Day, remember to thank her for all the little, unnoticeable things that she's done for you. Let her know, they did not go unnoticed after all.

Happy Mother's Day

Cheesy Grits
What can I say, except these are yuuuuuummmmy! These grits make a fantastic Mother's Day breakfast! (Hint, hint!) And did I mention they are low fat and easy to make?

Inspired by product: Only Natural
Inspired Ingredients: Corn Meal

This recipe is based on 1 serving, according to package instructions.

1 serving of just made grits
3 oz (4 slices) of Kraft low fat chedder cheese

Make your grits, and as they start to thicken, add your cheese. Stir till melted. That's it!

For more servings (trust me, you'll want more!), just add 3 oz of cheese for every serving. No need to add butter. These grits are really creamy.

We want to hear about you moms out there! If you want to nominate your mom as Personal Alchemy's Mom of the Year, tell us about her and why she's the greatest! The winning mom will recieve a Personal Alchemy gift basket worth $65!

(Be sure to include which scent you would like us to send to mom.)

Email your answer now!
(Don't worry, you won't start getting a bunch of junk mail from us every week. I promise)

This month, our Only Natural body scrub makes the list!

Mixed with water for oily skin, or ritual oil for normal or dry skin, this versatile scrub is gentle and yet naturally effective!

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THIS IS A GREAT GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY!
Offer Expires: May 15, 2008

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