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Local Entrepreneur Carves an All-Natural Niche In Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, CO (ContentDesk) May 22, 2006 -- Local entrepreneur Kristina Banks, in partnering with Linda and David Zielski of Seaside Naturals LLC, a family run operation and soon to be west coast based operation, will introduce My Home Eco" -- a pilot store at the forefront of all things natural and environmentally friendly -- at this years Boulder Creek Fest.
The store, which will carry all-natural cleaning and home products, promises all-natural solutions for health and home and plans to open sometime this year in Boulder.
Boulder consumers are looking for ways to incorporate natural and environmentally conscious products into their lives, says Banks, who runs her own all-natural, non-toxic cleaning service.
My Home Eco" will be your one-stop shop for all things non-toxic and natural.
The store will cater to everything from bodies -- featuring soothing candles and essential oils -- to babies, with non-toxic products for newborns and toddlers to non-toxic and environmentally friendly house hold redecorating and building materials.
Banks plans to introduce and partner with local service based companies offering green building, energy efficient living systems as well as redecorating and natural healing in the hopes of creating a community center for natural living.

The store will feature a research area where customers can research natural health, wellness, and home care solutions, and will carry information and a simple way to buy sustainable home building products and services.
Since moving to Boulder six years ago, Banks, a mother of five, has established a thriving natural products business, but was unable to find a comprehensive home for her earth-friendly interests.
She envisions My Home Eco" as the perfect expression of Boulderites tastes for all things environmentally friendly, noting the readiness of the community to try sustainable alternatives in medicine, food and energy.
Boulders a great fit for My Home Eco", she says, citing the citys fun and functional approach to natural living.
I have high hopes for the venture, says Banks, who hopes to turn her entrepreneurial spirit into a thriving consumer center this spring.

I chose to raise my kids in Boulder, and I couldnt think of a better place for my other baby -- my business.
About Seaside Naturals LLCSeaside Naturals, a leading manufacturer of all natural first aid kits and natural cleaning and personal care products, provides all natural living solutions for health-conscious people. Seaside Naturals markets and distributes through natural food stores, supermarkets, on-line and in mail-order catalogs in the United States. For more information, visit www.seasidenaturals.com.CONTACT INFORMATION:Kristina BanksSeaside Naturals LLC303-304-2286http://www.seasidenaturals.com.



New Online Store Dedicated to Relaxation, Wellness and Doing Good

Santa Barbara, CA (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) June 17 - De-Stress essentials, a values driven online store dedicated to helping people feel blissful with their consciously chosen products, has recently launched. With home offices in Santa Barbara, De-Stress essentials sells a range of relaxation and wellness products that include soy candles, aroma sticks, crystal salt lamps, harmonious living music, and a growing line of natural and organic bath and body care products.Maria Carbonell, founder of De-Stress essentials comments, I am dedicated to not only providing the tools to help people relax and to take care of their inner spirit but to also encourage them to take action in a cause they can connect with. We are always capable of doing more. It's in our spirit. De-Stress essentials partners with several non-profits in the San Francisco bay area to help them raise money and materials for their programs. Carbonell firmly states,I...

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End Embarrassing Bathroom Odor Before It Starts

(ContentDesk) September 7, 2005 -- With The DROPS, there is no longer a need to be concerned about embarrassing bathroom odors."Just add a few drops of The DROPS to the toilet bowl water before using and there is no odor," says William Edwards, owner of Toilex, LLC, manufacturers of the product."Our patent pending formula is scientifically formulated to neutralize foul toilet odor before it begins," according to Edwards, who also invented the product. "The DROPS attacks the source of the odor and eliminates it rather than masking it like the standard air fresheners and candles."Since a bottle of The DROPS is small enough to fit into pocket or purse, it can be taken anywhere there is a toilet, he says. "It's handy to use anywhere that people are in close quarters, such as dormitories or recreational vehicles."Contractors have also found it a convenient product to use when they work in other people's homes," Edwards says.The DROPS is portable and discreet and contains enough product for...

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I Want Unique Candle Sconces For My Home

Candle sconces are an elegant way to have candles displayed on the walls of your home. If you use an interior decorator for any room, chances are he/she will recommend the use of sconces to hold the candles on the wall. Candle sconces can be made of wrought iron or you can have a brass sconce with a hurricane lamp. The plate of the candle sconces that screws to the wall can be made of metal, plastic or brass.

The plate of a candle sconce holds the candleholder or if you have tapered candles, you can have candles sconces that hold candelabras.

There are a variety of styles available in wall sconces for candles and when you light the candles in them, they give the room a warm, inviting glow. Although you can use just about any kind of candles in sconces- votive, tealight, pillar or taper - your best bet is a dripless candle. Those made from paraffin or beeswax are best if you don't want to spend time peeling candle wax off the floors and walls.

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Was I Dating An Alien?

I'm a fairly ordinary guy, but after two weeks of dating Triffy, things just didn't seem very ordinary anymore. I had taken a girl named Barbra to a drive in movie. Not sure if they still have drive in movies anymore today, but back in the 70's they still had a few drive in movies left in California along with the left over Chariots. Barbra asked, "would you get me some buttered pop corn and a Coke?"
With a smile, I said,"sure." I headed over to the pop corn stand and it was lust at first site. It seemed as if her eyes were sparkling.

Her blouse and skirt were skin tight. She asked,"are you from around here?" I've never noticed you before." I laughed and replied, "I'm from a far away planet they call New York." She smiled radiantly and said, "I'm from a far away planet to, but I got stuck here for a while." "Missed the ride back on the space ship," I joked. "Something like that," she said smiling. "I'm supposed to be in Europe, but the Navy stuck me out here on the left...

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Fragranced Pillar Candles ? The Most Popular Candles Of All

Fragranced pillar candles are quite common in just about every room of the home. They are great centrepieces for mantles, dining room tables and coffee tables. Decorated with bows and flowers, fragranced pillar candles are easy to coordinate with any d?cor because they come in all sizes and colors. When you look at the choice of scents you can have in fragranced pillar candles, you can have a different scent in your home for every season of the year or for different occasions.
Of course you can also have non-fragranced candles if you just want to have the colored candles or you can even go with plain white candles.



Fragranced jar candles are also perfect for any occasion. When you want to put out the flame you just have to replace the top of the jar. You may need to buy a special candle lighter for jar candles because it is hard to get your hand down in the jar to light it once the candle burns down to a certain level. With fragranced pillar candles, you...

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Effect of Perfumed Candles and Flowers

?Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.'From time immemorial, humans have tapped the power of flowers. Perfumes are made from flowers, oils are extracted from them and in whichever form, they have a positive effect on the human psyche. Flowers are a delight to behold and its fragrance has a lingering, therapeutic quality. Recent Scientific studies have shown that flowers have more effect on humans than previously believed. It is the simplest way to improve emotional health.

So, it is not without reason that you find joy and peace with flowers around you and a perfumed candle wafting delicate scents, through the air. Many studies have shown that a pleasing, natural aroma can have a positive psychological effect on the body. A blend of essential oils and scents in proper proportions has many health benefits, as can be seen from aromatherapy. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings...

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