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the birth of a new thing

and the new thing is all about babies!

i made an ebook!

hooray!

and it’s for sale!

yippee!

it’s a tiny ebook about how to help nurture mom’s-to-be through the delightful and challenging process of pregnancy and birth.

here’s a link to the sales page that tells you who the book is for and why you want it

barefoot running

tons of stuff out there in the world showing up around barefoot running! YAY! it makes me want to try running again–almost.

here in Seattle you are lucky! you want to learn how to run barefoot you can find the vibram 5 fingers, your friends won’t  look at you too weird, there are lots of trails [...]

a linky link

to zen habits where he beautifully discusses being barefoot

the barefoot philosophy

There’s a sensation to barefoot walking that is light, free, simple, joyful.

Imagine walking barefoot on thick grass, or cool night sand. These are wonderful sensations that shod walkers cannot enjoy.

now go read the rest

ask amy

a new feature on the blog! and you can ask me stuff too. nothing is off limits… well until you ask me something i have no idea about or is totally inappropriate but until then ask away!

I have removed all names for privacy…

Howdy!  You don’t know me but you taught my friend  in [...]

sleep deprivation anyone?

Sleeping Beauty

sleeping beauty at dragoncon 2009

this time of year there seems to be an epidemic of insomnia. it’s time to catch up on those zzz’s while immersing yourself in pampering and relaxation.

starting with a scalp and neck massage to gently remove those shoulders from your earlobes. using scented hot oils we soothe the nervous system [...]

pics… finally!

here we go… i have no pictures of the space before the painting started as the camera got forgotten!

reflexology corner just painted

look it’s spicy plum! and the cute blue rocking chair i picked up for $10 at half price goodwill day!

the main room and hair nook

you can see most of the main room [...]

yawning is good for you

i have to say i loved this article for many many reasons

1) yawning is not rude

2) yawning helps regulate all those weird and amazing hormones and things in your brain and body

3) yawning actually makes you more alert

4) yawning is an amazing stretch for your jaw, head and neck

read the article here!

are you ready to [...]

do overs

remember when you were little and you got to call do overs if you messed up, or freaked out or said it all wrong?

today i am starting over.

i have planted many, many seeds over the last 4 years and today i am shouting out DO OVER.

i take it all back.

clean slate.

what should the first mark [...]

i can’t believe i haven’t written this yet

Reflexology for cold and flu prevention or to expedite the one you already have

Work your hands and fingers to help sinus congestion, and respiratory health

Gently pinch the webbing in between each finger several times. You can also drag from webbing down into the palm of your hand (this stimulated lymph drainage)

Gently squeeze the fingers from [...]

shoes are evil

here’s a guy who found a tribe of amazing runners in mexico and realized shoes will kill us all.

video link