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It's that Time Again- Holiday Helper


Every year I adopt a family or child over the holidays. I'm focusing on giving back in my locally again this year and would love for you to join me! I will be donating unwrapped gifts to the Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program from now until December 14th. (More details below) Make a donation and you will receive $10 off any of my single services or packages of $30 or more as an added bonus!   *Scheduling a service is not required in order to make a donation! CLICK HERE to view the services I offer. 


Holiday Helper Program 2018

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program supports families who access our services during the winter season of giving.  Gifts received from the Holiday Helper Program are distributed to families based on their specific needs and what has been donated. Gifts are given to families beginning on Monday, November 19th, 2018 - Monday, December 17th, 2018.


Wish List for Families:


New Toys: For children newborn - 6 years (no toys that require batteries)

*Educational activities
*Games/puzzles
*Sports balls
*Books

 *They are especially in need of toys and gifts for older kids ages 5-6 years.

Gift Items for Parents:

*Personal care items (lotion,
bath salts)
* Journal and pen
*Winter accessories
*Kitchen items

Gift Cards Amounts of $25 or More: Retails stores

*Target, Kohl’s, etc.
* Amazon

Gift Wrap:

*Wrapping paper
*Scotch tape
*Bows and ribbon
*Large black trash bags
(for transporting gifts)


Items they CANNOT accept:

*Used items

*Items that promote violence (toy weapons or cartoon characters with weapons)

* Items that require batteries (many families cannot afford to replace batteries)

* Religious themed items (including gift wrap featuring Christmas, Santa, etc.)

* Pre-wrapped gifts (The families are grateful when they are able to give their children gifts.
It’s important that the families have the opportunity to wrap their gift so they are an active part of the gift giving process.) 



Important Information:

 Nearly 90% of the families are of minority status.

Items that promote cultural diversity are encouraged.
CONTACT ME with questions or to schedule a time to drop off your donations! Thank you! 



Copyright, 2018, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.



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Pamper Yourself



Pamper Yourself (Mother/Daughter Event)

 Grab your mom, stepmom, grandma, Godmother, aunt, or friend and join us for a special evening of self-care and self-love! This event is for females of all ages. 
Hair Styling 
Makeup touch-ups
Nail polish changes 
Make and Take: natural sugar scrub, lip gloss, or facial toner
Chair Massages
Gift bags 
Wine, sparkling juice, and healthy snacks! 
Monday, April 30th
5:30-7:30 PM
Envy Salon
610 Central Ave.
Estherville, IA 51334
COST: $50 per female/daughter duo ($25 per person) (Space is limited so be sure to sign-up in advance!) 

CLICK HERE to reserve your spot! 


Copyright, 2018, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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10 Gifts for the Health Freak on Your List

You're Welcome! :-D

 1. Fitness Studio Class Passes

 2. TRX Suspension Trainer

 3. Clean Eating Cookbook

 4. The Plant Paradox Book

 5. Foam Roller

 6. Rope-less Jump Rope

 7. Touch-Screen Running Gloves

 8. BE Brand Headbands

 9. Vitamix Blender

 10. Yoga Pants with Pockets



Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com
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Holiday Helper



Every year I adopt a family or child over the holidays. I'm focusing on giving back in my local neighborhood again this year and would love for you to join me! I will be donating unwrapped gifts to the Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program from now until December 17th. (More details below) Make a donation and you will receive $10 off any of my single services or packages as an added bonus!   *Scheduling a service is not required in order to make a donation! CLICK HERE to view the services I offer. 


 Holiday Helper Program 2017

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program supports families who access our services during the winter season of giving.  Gifts received from the Holiday Helper Program are distributed to families based on their specific needs and what has been donated. Gifts are given to families beginning on Friday, November 24th, 2017 - Friday, December 22nd, 2017.
Wish List for Families:


 New Toys: For children newborn - 6 years
*Educational activities
*Games

 Gift Items for Parents:

 *Personal care items (lotion,
bath salts)
*Winter accessories
*Kitchen items

 Gift Cards Amounts of $25 or More: Retails stores

 *Target, Kohl’s, etc.
* Amazon

 Gift Wrap:

 *Wrapping paper
*Scotch tape
*Bows and ribbon
*Large black trash bags
(for transporting gifts)
Items they CANNOT accept:

 *Used items

 *Items that promote violence (toy weapons or cartoon characters with weapons)

 * Items that require batteries (many families cannot afford to replace batteries)

 * Religious themed items (including gift wrap featuring Christmas, Santa, etc.)

 * Pre-wrapped gifts (The families are grateful when they are able to give their children gifts.
It’s important that the families have the opportunity to wrap their gift so they are an active part of the gift giving process.) 

Important Information:
Nearly 90% of the families are of minority status.

 Items that promote cultural diversity are encouraged.

CONTACT ME with questions or to schedule a time to drop off your donations! Thank you! 

Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com
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Give Back





Every year I adopt a family or child over the holidays.  This year I'm focusing on giving back in my local neighborhood.  I would love for you to join me! I will be donating unwrapped gifts to the Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program from now until December 19th. (More details below) Make a donation and you will receive $10 off any of my single services or packages as an added bonus!   *Scheduling a service is not required in order to make a donation! CLICK HERE to view the services I offer. 




Holiday Helper Program 2016



Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery's Holiday Helper Program supports families who access our services during the winter season of giving.  Gifts received from the Holiday Helper Program are distributed to families based on their specific needs and what has been donated. Gifts are given to families beginning on Friday, November 25, 2016 - Friday, December 23, 2016.

Wish List for Families

New toys including educational activities, and games for children newborn through age 6.
Gift items for parents such as kitchen items, personal care items, winter accessories.
Gift cards for $25 or more to retail stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, etc.
Holiday wrapping paper, bows, and tape
Large black garbage bags.

Important Information

Nearly 90% of the families are of minority status.
Items that promote cultural diversity are encouraged.
THEY CANNOT ACCEPT GIFTS THAT:

Promote violence (Guns, war action figures, etc.)
Require batteries (Many families cannot afford to replenish batteries)
They also cannot accept religious-themed gifts or wrap (Santa, Christmas, etc.)
Please do not wrap gifts.

CONTACT ME with questions, if you would like to schedule a service, or join the event on Facebook.


Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Wrappin' It Up

Curbside trash spikes 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day!  Reduce your garbage this year!

Rethink your Gift Wrap

 * Use old Maps- Everyone uses GPS these days! Recycle the maps you have stashed in your glove box! 


 *Seek out hand-woven baskets at your natural health food store. Most are fair trade and brightly colored. Fill them with goodies such as seasonal fruit or nuts! (Makes two gifts in one)

*Use previous years' photo calendars! Find some with beautiful scenery or life quotes. Right now you can find 2014 calendars on clearance for a few dollars!



*Newspapers, comics, paper bags, scrap paper, or anything you have lying around the house! 
*Add a little nature to your brown Kraft paper- head outdoors and collect berries, evergreen clippings, pine cones, for a festive feel! Attach with twine or ribbon.

 

*Fabric- think T-shirts, a scarf, dishcloths.

*Mason jars- I have a plethora of jars from my monthly juice box. Ideas: cookie, hot cocoa, or soup mixes! Here is a great website for gifts to put in mason jars: http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/48-homemade-gifts-in-a-jar-2/


*Don't forget about the gift tags! Save the holiday cards you receive and use them to cut out tags for next year! 


For more green-living tips follow me on Facebook! 



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

www.optimumwellnessmn.com
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Holiday Hassles?

My family asks me what I want for Christmas every year like most do. I've honestly never really had a wish list the last 4 years. My list is just the essentials.. you know, like food, clothes, gas for my car.. LOL!  I like living a simple life. My laptop is 6 years old, (it still works!)  yet it's reliable. I live in a one room studio apartment I think is absolutely adorable and I have zero complaints besides the little noise from my neighbors! 


There is something to be said about waking up, being thankful for being alive, and just "living."   I've taken the time to be more in the moment, listen, and do what I can to help those around me and it feels GOOD! I think the holidays have gotten out of hand for the most part.  People are spending money on things they really don't need that distract them from spending quality time and "being" with their families and friends. Everyone I've talked to lately is depressed and stressed to the max! What happened to "happy holidays?" Take a step back and think for a few minutes about what you can do this year to get that happiness and joy back!


Start a new tradition!! Volunteer together, take a family trip, or adopt a local family in need to buy gifts for this year instead of spending hundreds of dollars on things you "want" and do not really "need."  If you look at the wish lists of the lower income families this is what you will see: 

 -snow pants
-boots
-socks
-winter coats
-winter gloves
-underwear


 It really puts things into perspective.  Maybe after reading this your wish list will change? 

Be grateful and thankful for the little things and your heart will always be full!!  <3

Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

www.optimumwellnessmn.com
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 Jackie Edition:

 1. Smile. And Wave. At Everyone. This includes while you are driving. Maybe even honk at that cute guy or girl jogging! :-)

 2. Send a random card out of the blue to thank someone for all they have done for you and being a part of your life. (Not an Ecard; an actual snail mail card!) (Make a homemade card; that will mean even more!)

 3. Call them. Not text. CALL. It always feels great to hear my family or friend's voice! Sometimes just hearing my Mom's voice will calm me down. AND actually listen to them. Let them do the talking! 

 4. Let someone go in front of you. In line at the grocery store, at the bank, at a stop sign, at the gas station, and hold the door for them! (manners-use them)  

 5. Send a thoughtful gift out of the blue or if you know what your coworker likes in the morning at Starbucks buy them their speciality while you pick up yours! (send a dozen homemade cookies to a friend, a gift card, cooking class, movie or concert tickets, or color a picture)

 6. Hugs- give them out freely. ( I am known to do this-watch out!)

 7. Give genuine compliments all day long. I feel as though people are in such competition with each other that these fall by the wayside frequently!

 8. Put random messages around your home for your loved ones. I have done this quite a bit for my parents, husband, and sister. I used to write "I love you" and other things in lipstick on the bathroom mirror for my ex-husband. He loved it! Or do this for strangers: Operation Beautiful

 9.Volunteer your time. To a cause, person, business, or organization. You have specific God-given skills no one else does. Share them with others! Help others succeed! 
Spread joy wherever you go! You have a light within you! RADIATE!  :-)
Be Well! 

 Jackie 



 Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.




www.optimumwellnessmn.com
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Mother's Day is This SUNDAY

Some last minute gift ideas. I think your Mom would love these! 



-Local Organic Flower Bouquet


-60 Minute Massage or Manicure/Pedicure (check out Groupon deals if you are on a budget)




-Homemade Card (made by YOU)

-Gift Card to her Favorite Store



-Red Wine


-Fitness Equipment- Kettlebells, BOSU ball, Stability Ball, Dumbbells, etc.

-Yoga, Pilates, or Fitness Classes or BURST Exercise Training Sessions

-Organic Dark Chocolate Bar



-Handmade and Local Items From One of my Favorite Designers! She has funky bags and Minnesota Love Coffee Coozies! 


Show some love to your momma! She is the reason you exist! ;-) 



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
www.optimumwellnessmn.com
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Easter Baskets: What's Inside?


EASTER: chocolate bunnies, candy, jellybeans, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps... 

 What I See: high fructose corn syrup, refined sugars, colorings, GMO ingredients, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and etc. ;-) 

 If you are looking for a few healthier options for your children's Easter baskets here are some ideas:
Larabars  (peanut butter cookie and apple pie... Mmmmm) 
Yummy Earth Organic Candies (they have these at Walgreens in Spencer, Iowa or check your local health food store)
Organic Dark Chocolate Bars 
Popcorn (Make your own on the stovetop with coconut oil, organic non-GMO popcorn, sea salt- place in small bags or containers) 

 Coloring Books and Crayons
Craft Kits (look for these at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or other craft stores) 
Cards or Board Games
Legos 
Gift Cards (movie theaters, amusement parks, museums, arcades, art classes, Itunes, Amazon, salon, etc)
Headbands/hair clips
DVDs
Books
Smart Phone Cover
Stickers


 Balls 
Squirt Guns
Yard Games
Sidewalk Chalk
Sunglasses
Flip Flops
Seeds and Planting Pots
Umbrella
Bug Catching Kit
"Date with Dad" or other Coupons (homemade gifts are the best!)

 **Check out your local Dollar Store, Target $1 section,  or Wal-mart for inexpensive items!



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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