Be a Water Warrior
March 31, 2011 by admin
Filed under Tips and Tricks
DID YOU KNOW?
By 2025, 1.8 billion people will be living in places that experience extreme
water scarcity, and 2/3 of the world’s population will feel their daily access
to water more seriously affected by the water crisis than they do today. *
Water-borne illness is the second highest cause of childhood death in
the world.**
Changes in water quality are primarily the result of human activities that
pollute water or re-route fresh water creating accessibility issues. *
AVEDA: FIVE YEARS FIGHTING FOR CLEAN WATER
Since 2007 our global network of salons, spas, schools and stores with
the help of guests like you has raised more than $12 million for clean water
projects in communities close to home and around the world.
TAKE ACTION:
SUPPORT ORGANIC FARMING
Runoff from conventional farming contains nutrients and pesticides that
pollute the fresh water supplies into which they empty. In many places this
is the largest source of water pollution. Organic farming is healthier for our
water supply. *
CONSERVE ELECTRICITY:
Every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of traditional electricity that we use takes about
2 gallons of fresh water to make. Conserving electricity and opting for
renewable energy saves water, too.
GO MEATLESS MORE OFTEN
It takes up to 5,000 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat.
Enjoy a veggie meal and use less water.
LEARN MORE:
epa.gov/watersense
wateruseitwisely.com
facebook.com/aveda for more tips.
aveda.com
* United Nations Environment Programme: Global Environment Outlook, February 2009.
(www.unep.org/geo/geo4/report/04_water.pdf)
** UNICF: Clean Water Campaign. (www.unicefusa.org/work/water)
River Network: Clean Energy. (www.rivernetwork.org/clean-energy)
Eating Well: 6 Reasons to Eat Less Meat.
(www.eatingwell.com/food_news_origins/green_sustainable/6_reasons_to_eat_less_meat)
Please recycle.
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Rituals Salon & Spa
646 Central St
Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-9394
www.ritualsspa.com
13th Annual Curves Food Drive Kicks Off in April
March 29, 2011 by admin
Filed under Member News
13th Annual Curves Food Drive Kicks Off in April
Curves of Leominster offers incentives to members and the community to donate food and cash to benefit local food bank
Leominster, MA (Grassroots Newswire) March 21, 2011 – During the month of April, Curves of Leominster will participate in the 13th Annual Curves Food Drive to collect non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit their local food bank. Current members who make a $30 donation or an equivalent donation of food are eligible to receive a Curves reusable Food Drive grocery bag. And, from April 4-17, Curves will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30.
“Our goal is to top the donation that we made last year,” said a Curves of Leominster staff member. This is a great opportunity for the members of our Curves community to help strengthen the Leominster community, too. Everything that our members donate at our club will benefit local families in need.” We donated 900 pounds last year to Ginny’s Pantry, this year our goals is 2,011. We would appreciate your support in this endeavor.
In addition to the food and monetary donations that each gym collects, Curves International is offering gyms the opportunity to win cash prizes for their local food banks. Prizes will be awarded to clubs with the most food collected, clubs who beat their 2010 donation level by the largest amount and to two randomly selected clubs drawn from all the clubs who enter the contest. Curves clubs have donated more than 61 million pounds of food in the U.S. and Canada since 2004.
Regards
Donna DiMarzio
Curves Leominster
Pillow Talk & Gifts
March 28, 2011 by admin
Filed under Home & Garden
Company Name:Pillow Talk & Gifts
Street Address:
23 Dingley Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Company Phone:706-870-4000
Primary Contact:Yasmin Loft,Owner
Company Email:pillowtalk.gifts@gmail.com
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About:
* Handmade items:
* Pillows
* Potpourri Sachets
* Coasters, and more!
* Custom Gift Baskets
* Custom Bows
For all occasions!
March 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Leominster News
Make sure to check out the LSBA’s Facebook page and “like” us!!
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Curves of Leominster Health Tip
March 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Tips and Tricks
Health tip – Try This
The next time you reach for a snack, try to make it last a full 10 minutes. Measure out one serving size, spend a minute or so to smell it, look at it and think about it. Take a small bite, chew slowly focusing on the texture and taste, then swallow it. Ask yourself whether you want another bite or if that satisfied you. If you still want more, repeat, this time chewing the food 20 times. When you take the time to slow down and be more mindful of what something really tastes like, you’ll feel more satisfied.
25% – the percentage you can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily. Darker roasts contain bioactive compounds.
2 + 2.5 – number of cups of fruits and veggies, respective, that you need to eat each day to beat muscle fatigue. (which in turn make workouts feel easier).
Bartlett Landscaping, LLC
March 15, 2011 by admin
Filed under Contractor
Company Name:Bartlett Landscaping, LLC
Street Address:
646 Central Street
Leominster, MA 01453
Company Website:www.bartlettlandscaping.com
Company Phone:978-537-0099
Company Fax:978-537-0099
Primary Contact:Dan Bartlett,President
Company Email:dan@bartlettlandscaping.com
Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday – 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Also by scheduled appointments
About:
Bartlett Landscaping, LLC is a family owned and operated business. We pride ourselves in being awarded the 2010 Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for ethical business standards and practices. Our name and reputation has been built on three cores values; Honesty, Integrity, and Diligence. Our ethics drive our success and the outcome of our work is a showcase for years, bringing added value to each and every property we touch.
“Bartlett Landscaping – Setting The Pace, Taking The Lead”
Curves Health Tip
March 13, 2011 by admin
Filed under Tips and Tricks
Health tip – Label Lingo
% Daily value (DV)…the percentages under this heading (on the right side of the Nutrition Facts panel) are based on healthy levels of each nutrient of a 2,000 –calorie diet. But even if you’re eating fewer calories, the DB figure helps you determine if a serving of food is high (205 or more) or low (5% or less) in a nutrient. The number is also helpful when tracking, for example, how much fat you’re eating in one day. Record your figures and it will help you make sure the total amount of fat (or sodium, cholesterol) stays below 100% DV.
from Curves of Leominster
More Recipe’s from Rituals Spa
Peppermint is a hybrid mint that is a blend of spearmint and water mint. Originally from Europe and Asia, peppermint can now be found around the globe. It thrives in moist shady locations and blooms in the summer. The blooms are purple flowers that swirl around the stem. The leaves and stems contain menthol. Menthol is a volatile oil, meaning that its aroma travels through the air easily and swiftly.
Peppermint has a lively aroma. It is spicy and cool.
It is often used in aroma therapy to relieve anxiety, exhaustion and stress. Peppermint oil is often used to brighten and cool skin. It can be used to help relieve acne and clogged pores, but you must dilute it with Jojoba oil. Add to your shampoo for relief from dandruff. You will find it in many toothpastes due to it’s antiseptic properties.
Aveda Energizing Composition has peppermint and Jojoba oils. Use in your bath or to moisturize your body and scalp. Aveda lip colors have a cool mint aroma which will help soothe sun burnt, chapped or windblown lips. Add to your bath salts to relieve cramped muscles. Foot relief uses the Peppermint oil. Your first reaction will be to enjoy the aroma releiving stress and exhaustion. Then the peppermint oil will work on your skin to soften, lightly exfoliated and soothe.
Rituals Salon & Spa
we have moved!
646 Central St
Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-9394
www.ritualsspa.com
Curves of Leominster-Health Tip
March 7, 2011 by admin
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Curbing Cortisol – Keep your stress in check with a few surprising strategies.
MAKE CONNECTIONS – Just having that special someone can reduce your stress hormones. A 2010 study from the University of Chicago showed that the cortisol levels were significantly lower in participants who were married or in a committed relationship. Researchers cited that meaningful bond as the reason subjects handled life’s challenges with less stress.
LISTEN TO THE MUSIC – Heart-surgery patients in a Swedish hospital showed a 22% reduction of cortisol levels after just 30 minutes of listening to soft music post-op. And you can’t beat the classics: A 2007 study by Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital , both in Boston, found that listening to Mozart’s piano compositions reduced stress-hormone levels and lowered blood pressure and heart rate in trauma patients.
OPT FOR OJ – Three thousand milligrams (mg) of vitamin C can help lower your cortisol level back to normal after a stressful event like giving a speech, according to a 2002 German study. (Participants were given three 1,000 mg supplements.) Experts believe vitamin C works best in concert with other micronutrients, so be sure to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetable to help you calm your nerves.
BUBBLE UP – Researchers found that people who chewed gum during stressful tasks had significantly better alertness and lower anxiety levels than their non-gum-chewing counter-parts had. Scientists behind the 2009 study credited gum chewing’s improvement on cerebral blood flow.
DIG IN – Looks like working in the dirt is good for more than just the flower beds; people who worked in the garden for 30 minutes showed significant decreases in cortisol levels compared to those who read indoors, according to a study published in June.
Aveda Products at Rituals Spa
March 4, 2011 by admin
Filed under Member News
- Aveda was voted the number one Ayurvedic line by American Spa readers. They also loved Aveda as their favorite all natural line, favorite skin care line and favorite haircare line.
- Aveda products are available at Rituals Salon & Spa. www.ritualsspa.com ;
Rituals Salon & Spa
646 Central St
Leominster, MA 01453
978-537-9394
www.ritualsspa.com
Richard Rocheleau-OLD WOOD FARM TABLES
Company Name:Richard Rocheleau ( OLD WOOD FARM TABLES)
Street Address:
110 GRANT ST
Leominster, MA 01453
Company Phone:978 804 8569
Company Fax:
Primary Contact:RICHARD R ROCHELEAU,OWNER
Company Email:OLDWOOD4@GMAIL.COM
Hours of operation:
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
About:
I started building various types of furniture about 10 years ago out of old /reclaimed lumber.
I am now building dining room tables and various other pieces of furniture end tables, coat racks checker tables and various wall hung mirrors.
This might sound funny but when I pick up wood I have to let it sit for a while I feel like the wood talks to me and helps me decide what to make out of it.
The pieces are all one of a kind, nothing is production made.
