Friday, November 30, 2012

dōTERRA Essential Oils


Last night I was invited to a free class on essential oils - my daughter & I attended, 
& I'm so glad I did!


A few facts I learned from the class:

  • Essential oils are really not oils, but extracts from plants.
  • They are 50 to 70 times more powerful than herbs.
  • They kill viruses & bacteria, whereas antibiotics cannot penetrate cell membranes where the virus hides, but the oils can. Bacteria lives outside the cell wall, so antibiotics can attack them, but essential oils can reach both.  



Personally, I've used essential oils for decades, but I believe dōTERRA is a superior product to what I had been using. 

I currently have 2 spray bottles, one holds lavender & water & the 2nd bottle holds lemongrass & water. The water creates the mist & diffuses the strength of the essential oils. 

How uplifting these natural fragrances are to me. I actually just spray a mist above my head & then allow it to settle on me rather than spraying it onto my body directly.

Lemongrass gives you a perk, smells so sweet & clean. Lavender soothes away all of that stress you've managed to bring home. So, I usually will use the lemongrass in the morning and the lavender in the eve, or sometimes on rainy days.

The company lists 10 oils that every family should have: lavender, lemon, peppermint, melaleuca, oregano, frankincense and then 4 other blends which can be used for medicinal purposes. 

After all, all & I'll repeat, all of our medicines are created from herbs or are created synthetically to resemble them - why not head straight to the source directly?

Essential oils can help us heal naturally. These gifts from nature boost us emotionally, help to strengthen our immune system and just keep us all around healthy.  

   So, I invite you to contact a rep today, take a class & broaden your horizons & knowledge. After all - isn't it really all about getting back to nature... back to Eden...? 

If you're in Northern Utah, contact caroline@livingdoterra.com

I leave you in peace,
Marcy Hope Willliams

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Expecting? 

Baby Essentials 
&
Ruby Rose Comes to Town 



Here's a list Stork Landing helped me to put together for all your baby needs. 
Yes, this is quite the extended list, so feel free to pick & choose as you desire. 

You can view a closer version of this list directly at story-express.com. 

Look under My Books/Products, then under Ruby Rose Comes to Town. 
There's also a really cute video created by a group of children for you to watch too. 

I have a shortened version of Newborn Essentials as the last page of my newest book, Ruby Rose Comes to Town, which (cross our fingers) will be available really soon now. 

Ruby Rose Comes to Town is an endearing book perfect for the expectant new mother 
& the perfect book to gift at your next baby shower. 

I will be sure to let you know as soon as I can make it available.  In the meantime - here's a view of the front & back cover to wet your appetite!







Saturday, November 10, 2012

Here Comes Santa Claus...

Welcome to the Riverwoods Christmas Faire

And here'ssssss Santa!


This was the 1st booth I visited - turned out that this gentleman's & my path have crossed many times before. Bill at 435-792-4380 is an authorized distributor for Berkey Water Filter Folks. 


These purifiers are different than anything I've personally used, and I have tried several unique filtering systems including even owning a water distiller in Hawaii - definitely on my Christmas list!



Berkey offers "Premium Stainless Steel Water Purifiers For Elegance and Lasting Quality. These Are Berkeys’ Finest Home, Group and Emergency Use Water Purifiers!" 
Please visit them at BerkeyWaterFilterFoks.com


These beautifully handmade baby booties come in 3 sizes. 
"The most popular size is the 6th month size," Sarah Natividad shares. 
The child will wear them the longest during this growing period. 

To check out many more colors & styles, please visit Sarah at curious-workmanship.com 


Megan Green at The Pampered Chef shared with us how to make this cute Christmas mouse.

The Bottom is an Oreo Cookie that has been iced.
The head is made from a chocolate dipped candy kiss.
Eyes are dots of frosting.
The tip of his nose is a dot of chocolate frosting. 
The ears are 2 sliced almonds. 
The back of the mouse is a chocolate dipped maraschino cherry - be careful to purchase the cherries with the stems attached. 
The red & green decorations on the base are just added frosting for a touch of holiday color & flair. 

Now, I know, there's not too much nutrition in this edible, but it sure is cute! 
One customer shared that she creates this mouse with her grandchildren 
and then reads them the story of the Christmas Mouse.
You can email Megan at chefmgn@gmail.com  



Dawna Zukirmi offered unique & beautifully-designed jewelry - my daughters & I couldn't resist!
Visit Dawna at:



These hand-made heating pads were filled either with lavender or rosemary - the vendor even offered one with corn. Some customers liked the way the corn held the heat in better. These pads can be placed in the microwave for brief periods of time.


Definitely a fun place for children to gather - face painting & balloon art.
Contact Melissa Halvorsen at ThePaintedOtter.com

And how about a vendor creating holiday magic by giving the gift of snow?


And finally, just what we all needed to sit & enjoy a free massage. I was actually surprised at these pillows. They reminded me more of the motion of the water-massage beds, pretty soothing.



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BEST WISHES & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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FROM MARCY HOPE WILLIAMS
A Thing of Beauty




I get to pass this awesome small river going home. 



Thursday, November 8, 2012

Here's an update on my book 
Ruby Rose Comes to Town


Here's the new Newborn Essentials list that will be included as the last page of 
Ruby Rose Comes to Town. 
The full list of Baby Essentials will be posted shortly on story-express.com and shopstorklanding.com. We're waiting for the final graphics.
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