Akemi's Heart, Mind, and Soul: May 2012

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Akemi Collection

Found this Royal Website on Fibro and Chronic Pain...check it out!

Handling Chronic Pain

Check out this site....
here is an excerpt from it: We also provide healing support for fibromyalgia patients at the Princess in the Tower. Our aim is to keep sharing healing and chronic pain management tips, while maintaining a happier outlook. Check back often to learn about new contributions to our site. If you have any questions or comments, make sure to get in touch through the Contact Us section of the site. We're here to help, bring comfort and healing, even if it's healing of the spirit, we hope you enjoy your stay

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, mentally and socially.

Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue and often psychological distress. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities. ...

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

100 gift Ideas for Mum...

100 Gift Ideas for Mum
Mothers Day is just around the corner, here are some gifts ideas for Mum for all price ranges!

Dressing Gown and Slippers
Good pair of Ugg Boots
Silk or Satin Pajamas
Book by her favorite Author
Bunch of flowers
Double pass to the cinema
A Beauty voucher for a manicure, pedicure or facial
A Hair voucher for a Cut and Colour
Gardening Gloves and Tools
A potted plant in a fancy pot
A massage voucher
Dancing Lessons
Hot Air Balloon Experience
A hot cooked champagne breakfast
A good bottle of wine and a set of wine glasses
Cookies in a Jar
Home made shortbread
A home cooked baked dinner – by you!
A voucher for new underwear
A new handbag or purse
A platter of her favorite nibbles like sundried tomatoes, gooey cheese and biscuits
A picture frame with your picture
A subscription to her favorite magazine
A bottle of scotch
Personalised mug or calander
Scrapbooking, painting, drawing or Twilling classes
Pottery or ceramics classes
A new jumper or coat
A six pack of fancy beers from around the world
An automatic card shuffler and a few packs of new cards
Box of chocolates
A wine and cheese appreciation course
A yogurt making kit
A cheese making kit
A fruit basket
Computer lessons
A new coffee mug filled with chocolates
A fancy teacup and teapot
New saucepans
Cookbooks
New sheets for the bed
Picnic at the park
Gift pack of spices
Home made chutneys and fancy butters etc
Bowling
Day out on a bike with the family
A new picnic basket
Breakfast in bed
Foot spa
Selection of seeds or seedlings
New Music CD
Bottle of wine
Chore vouchers
Personal training session
Piece of fitness equipment
Bed & Breakfast weekend
Tickets to a show
Drive in the country
Lunch at the Pub
Trip to the beach
Trip to the zoo
Lunch or dinner cruise
Kayaking
Fishing trip
Weekend on a houseboat
Go to a country market
New chopping board and knife
Knife sharpener
Fluffy socks
A Snuggie
Range of a hair treatments
New diary
Fountain pen set and calligraphy classes
Selection of fancy tea’s
Cheese making course
New make-up
A hair straightener
Curlers
Eyelash extensions
Historical Walk through a small town
Cemetery walk or ghost tour
Organise a Progressive Dinner with the family
Board Game Marathon
Watch her favorite movie without complaining (supply popcorn)
A new Doona cover and fancy pillows
A new pillow
Teeth whitening kit
Electronic kitchen scales
Clean the house for Mum
Painted hand prints of the kids in a frame
A framed poem or the words ‘Mummy” written by your little ones
An essential oil kit with oil burner
Home made book mark
An e-reader or Kindle
Mobile phone cover
Salt Dough Gifts from the Kids
Set of earrings
Shoe Cleaning Kit
Car Cleaning Kit
New Car Seat Covers