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just a little hello to wish you all a happy halloween! i absolutely looove halloween and i'm excited to dress up and give out candy for the first time in a while! (for the past few years i've lived in areas that aren't really full of trick or treaters - it was so disappointing, so you have no idea how excited i am :) ! )
on a side note - i'm having a little 15% off sale in my etsy shop to celebrate one of my favorite holidays!
i hope you all enjoy this festive and spooky day :)
lots has been happening here, as usual, and of course, i had to go and catch a silly cold. ginger tea to the rescue! if you're ever feeling a little under the weather, this little home remedy will pick you right back up again:
Ginger Tea (recipe via me) makes enough for one mug -
1" piece of fresh ginger - peeled and sliced (you can substitute powdered (about 3/4 tsp) if you don't have the fresh stuff)
1 tablespoon honey
juice of a slice of lemon
a super teeny pinch of cayenne pepper
1-2 cups hot water
directions - mix together, let steep for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!
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most recipes don't call for the cayenne, but if you're stuffy, the hot pepper will really wake up your sinuses and make breathing a dream. i've heard that some people drink this tea even when they're feeling healthy to keep colds away and stay well in general. perhaps i might think about that for the rest of this chilly season ahead!
besides all the usual day to day happenings, i'm hoping to feel 110% better asap, because i am currently in the middle of moving myself and my studio while i get ready for some really big changes in my little life! i will keep you posted on the exciting developments as they unfurl. :)
(image above via drawcity)
i am so excited to announce that 2012 calendars are shipping out! and you get to take 30% off these sweet little guys all weekend! simply enter the code CALENDAR at checkout on maiautumn.com to receive the discount. there is no limit to the amount of calendars you can buy, so feel free to stock up for those holiday gifts!
the discount expires at midnight EST on sunday night.
hope you all have a super amazing weekend! :) :)
i can't even keep up with the time these days! the first week of october is already over and i'm starting to feel the momentum of fall pulling me toward a busier season ahead. you'll probably be seeing a lot less of me here on the blog over the course of the next few weeks. prepping for the holiday shopping season has me making plenty of lists and checking them twice (or three or four times!) (yes, pun intended!)
it's difficult to anticipate the feeling of a rushed holiday season when things have been relatively calm these past few months. with the lazy days of summer leading into cooler, slower fall evenings, i almost don't believe that a few weeks from now i'll be up to my eyeballs in all things holiday. trying to get in some much needed relaxation is a big to do on my list, since i know i won't be getting any me time once the ball starts rolling on the end of the year festivities, but it's tough for a type-a personality like me to relax (ever).
so, i just wanted to pop in and say a little hello before i put my nose back to the pre-holiday grindstone. :) hope your autumn is as lovely as possible :)