These Butterflies are very special to me. I was born in Pacific Grove on Monterey Bay here in California. Literally, right behind our house were the eculyptus trees that were home to the magnificent creatures. As a small child I can remember thinking that I was magic beacuse they flew all around us kids. They were everywhere. Little did I know how very special that… Read More »Monarchs
Being Portaguese is one of my favorite things in life. We are a gregerious fun loving party people. Food is always the center of every celebration. In my families someone will pick a recipe and cook it for most of our gatherings. Portaguese Beans is one of the dishes that I remember most from being a small child. I was not a good eater and… Read More »Nana’s Portagee Beans Recipe
Being a Wedding Photographer for years, I went to A LOT of parties. Every weekend for 20+ years. Sometimes 3 to 4 a weekend. I saw it all. Good parties, and bad parties. I now realize there are a few elements to having a great party. No matter what kind of party, from a kids birthday to a wedding and everything in between. All it… Read More »5 Elements for a Killer Party
A Kid-Friendly Fun & Safe Popper for the 4th of July You will need: Toilet paper rolls, paint, tissue paper, glue, scissors, and dried flower petals. Start by painting the cardboard roll red, white and blue. Let your paint dry thoroughly Cut your ballon at the wide spot like this. Next glue ballon on the coordinating color. Again let dry thoroughly. You can decorate your… Read More »Poppers!
Are one of the most magical places in the forest. They are created by Redwood trees that have grown together for thousands of years. A single Redwood tree will have many sprouts at the bottom of the trunk. Over time, the original Grandmother tree will fall or in many instances be cut and the remaining trees grow in almost a perfect circle around her as… Read More »Redwood Fairy Circles
Gua Sha massage is done with a stone. You firmly scrape the skin of your face, neck, and joints creating a slight redness to break down scar tissue and increase circulation in the connective tissues of the joints. Basically, it affects the capillaries right under the skin which causes redness. And in some instances slight bruising. Gua Sha is of Chinese medicine that believes the… Read More »Gua Sha massage
Dry brushing is a daily massage with a firm natural bristle brush. Its very benefical for the skin to exfoliate, increase circulation and detoxify. It also helps break down celluite. I have been doing it for a couple of months and definately see the benefits. Espically the detoxifling elemement to keep my senstive skin healthy and minimze trouble areas. Exfoliating unclogs pores and increases circulation.… Read More »Dry Brushing
Montly live show on aromatherapy and Lei Day celebration. Come join the fun community At the Butterfly Hill.
A DIY guide to at home Aromatheraphy that’s easy and fun. Scent has a powerful effect on us humans. The olfactory nerve connects our nose to the limbic system. The part of our brain that rules emotions. Essential oils are extracted from the aromatic essences of plants, trees, fruit, and flowers. Each has its own unique healing properties. Inside, they are able to interact in… Read More »DIY home Aromatherapy
