Anne Keefe's Blog (10)

Uplifting Lemongrass

Lemongrass, one of my favorites, originates from India and is widely used as an herb in Asian and Caribbean cooking. Lemongrass brings its tempting aroma and skin- caring properties to the spa and spa products. Lemongrass is also used as a medicinal herb. Rich in citral, the active ingredient in lemon peel, lemongrass is said to aid in digestion, as well as relieve spasms, muscle cramps, rheumatism and headaches.… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on February 23, 2009 at 6:55pm — No Comments

First Ever $9.99 Sale

EclipseSpa is doing their first ever $9.99 sale. Think of it has a bail-out package for pampering spa products. If you and your skin needs some TLC, give us a visit at EclipseSpa and check out our… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on January 28, 2009 at 10:23am — No Comments

Win a Romance Gift Package

In honor of Valentine's Day EclipseSpa is going to give away a Romance Spa Gift Package that contains 4 lavender vanilla soy candle votives, spa music, our lavender vanilla grapeseed massage oil.. All created for a romantic evening. To enter the contest please visit my blog Tranquil Places Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on January 27, 2009 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Charitible Giving Campaign

For those that know me, they'll tell you how much I love animals. There are some days I would prefer to talk to the animals than to people, but then that would be just plain rude. I decided for January we would donate $1 for every shower gel sold this month to ARF. ARF is where we a… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on January 6, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments

Have a Headache?

I started off my day with a headache. I hate them, they make me nauseated in addition to the pain in the head. I can't work or think straight when I have a headache. Rather than reaching for the bottle of asprin or other chemical remedies I have a couple of natural solutions fo… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on January 3, 2009 at 6:42pm — No Comments

What are Parabens and Why Should We Avoid Them

Have you noticed an increasing number of labels on personal care products with the words "paraben-free"? Parabens are synthetic chemicals used as an antimicrobial preservative and are found in a staggering array of products, from hand soap to toothpaste. They are known hormone disruptors and have been found in the tissue of breast cancer tumors, but the FDA and mainstream cosmetics industry maintain that they are safe. We set out to get a handle on the paraben puzzle and offer you the following… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on December 4, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Launched new website...looking for feedback

Hello Ladies! I recently rebuilt my website and re-launched on Nov. 19th. I am now ready to hear some constructive feedback. I want to make sure that the site is easy to navigate and locate products. If you have time please give us a visit at Eclipsespa. Thank you in advance! Anne Keefe Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on December 3, 2008 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Stress and Exercise

If you are a mom then you’ve dealt with stress at some point. The problem with stress is how to make it go away. Maybe exercise is the answer to your stress problem. Exercise and stress are related. Exercise can reduce the amount of stress in your life. Lets take a look on how it works. When we are under stress, the body secretes a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has been shown to help the body store fat and not let it go. As we worry, we get bigger. Lack of sleep has the same effect. Stress… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on November 3, 2008 at 8:15am — No Comments

Stress and Exercise

If you are a mom then you’ve dealt with stress at some point each day. The problem with stress is how to make it go away. Maybe exercise is the answer to your stress problem. Exercise and stress are related. Exercise can reduce the amount of stress in your life. Lets take a look on how it works. When we are under stress, the body secretes a hormone called cortisol. Cortisol has been shown to help the body store fat and not let it go. As we worry, we get bigger. Lack of sleep does the same thin… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on November 1, 2008 at 11:46am — No Comments

Create an Oasis at Home to Combat Stress in Fifteen Minutes or Less

Stress is no stranger to the average mom. Day in and day out it tries to enter our lives through busy schedules, a messy home, and screaming children. Here are a few ways that moms can reduce their stress levels fast. Remember that commercial for Calgon bath soap? Calgon would seem to whisk women everywhere off to exotic locales. Too bad that that can’t actually happen—or can it? Light some scented candles and climb into a nice hot… Continue

Added by Anne Keefe on October 27, 2008 at 10:41am — No Comments