Gas Pains

You won’t hear me complaining about the price of gas. High gas prices are here to stay, and no amount of grumbling will make them disappear. Instead I’ve been focusing my energy on ways to reduce my gas consumption. I am aiming to fill my tank no more than twice a month. I last filled my tank on May 9^th, and I’m just now getting under 1/8 of a tank. That’s almost three weeks on one tank of gas, yay me!

My secret is only two little things:

1. Riding my bike to work whenever possible. If I need to drop my son off at my parents’ house (they baby-sit), I put my bike on the bike rack and leave the van at my parents’ house and bike from there. Every little bit counts!

2. Not using the car at all on my days off. We walk or take the bus wherever we need to go. We live downtown, so there are plenty of shops and things to do within walking distance. I also happen to be a city bus driver myself, so it’s free for me to ride!

Many of my co-workers tell me they would like to ride their bike, BUT …..”it’s too far away” ….. “I have no place to store a bike” ….. “it takes too long”….insert your excuse here! Hey, I know it’s not easy to get motivated. I still look for excuses to not ride some days. It’s always easy to not do something. You just have to get up off your butt and git ‘er done! Like I said, the high prices are here and they will only get higher. I would consider making long-term changes, such as:

• Consider moving closer to your job or school, or moving from the ‘burbs into the city. This will get you closer to public transportation, make it easier for you to bike, or at least reduce your car commute.
• Get a smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle. Does a family of 3 people really need a Hummer? Actually, does ANYONE outside of the military really need a Hummer?
• Trade in your gas-powered lawn mower for an electric model, or better yet, a simple push mower. I would get goats myself if the city would allow it. lol

Besides the financial and environmental benefits of using less gas, I may actually start losing some of this baby weight. Hey, my son will only be TWO this summer, it’s about time!

Be my guinea pigs!

Just kidding, I would never test on animals!

I am looking for volunteers for my clinical studies. I need to do 30 case studies in order to ascertain my designation as a Registered Aromatherapist. If you live in the Windsor area and are interested, please e-mail me.

There will be a nominal fee to cover the costs of materials and supplies, but the massage service itself is considered free. This is more than just a simple massage. I will take a full health history and we will discuss any current medical problems you are having. A blend of essential oils will be created specifically for you, with your optimum health and balance in mind. I will use this blend during your massage treatment, and may even send some oils home with you with further instructions for daily use.

New Products

Some of the goodies I'm currently working on......

~Toddler Chest Rub -- This is a reformulation of my Beeswax Chest Salve. The new formula will be safe for children as young as 6 months, as well as pregnant women. It will still have a beeswax/oil base and is a great alternative to petroleum-based drugstore chest rubs.

~ Soothing Foot Soak -- a little treat for the feet! Perfect to take on vacation, give your feet a break after a long day of walking or waiting in amusement park lines.

~ Room Sprays -- various scents, customization available

~ Mini Message in a Bottle -- Click here to see the "full-size" version. The "mini" will be a 3-card reading with a smaller-sized product.

Anything else you would like to see? Just e-mail me!

Upcoming Training

I will be spending the week of June 2 in Guelph, Ontario, to receive my hands-on massage training. Not only am I looking forward to the course, I'm very much looking forward to the mini-vacation!

Upon my return, I will be ready to begin my practicals. If you live in Windsor and want to volunteer as one of my case studies, please e-mail me at heather.scent@yahoo.ca. There will be a nominal fee for treatments during my training period to cover costs of oils and other supplies.

I've joined the blogging world

Since getting my website up and running doesn't seem to be happening, I thought a blog might be the easiest, fastest (not to mention cheapest) way to keep my clients informed about Heather Scent Aromatherapy.