Actually, it was $132 with shipping and tax. My massage table is awesome! The manufacturer is BestMassage, and they make several varieties of tables. Mine is very sturdy, has wooden legs (MUCH nicer than aluminum both aesthetically and when doing energy work), weighs in around 42 lbs, and came with a face cradle, side armrests (for lying on the back) and an arm shelf below the face cradle (for face down work).
It's already gotten some use, but I've realized that I need a good massage myself so I can remember what feels good to the client. I may have to book one at the massage school - they have discount rates around $15 - 25 an hour.
And now for the part that makes me sound extra kooky.
For a long time, I've wanted to receive Reiki attunements. Reiki is a specialized style of energy work that requires a Reiki Master to place symbols in your aura to connect you to to God energy. Once that happens, energy work becomes exponentially easier - the sender no longer has to force energy to flow, it simply flows. I've studied Reiki manuals, but I could never afford the classes so I could have the attunement. Two days ago I decided to Google free reiki attunements, and discovered several websites that offer free distance attunements! They do NOT offer instruction, but as I've been studying for several years, all I needed was the attunement. The site I used was www.FreeReikiAttunement.com , and the master who runs the site offers certification and lists his lineage (shows who taught him, who taught his teacher, etc, all the way back to Master Usui).
At first I wasn't sure how it worked, but I was reassured by several Reiki masters who work individually that distance attunements are about as easy to do as those in person. The only caveat they offered was that the sites didn't teach you the method of practice. No big issue for me, but people new to the idea need more instruction. I've already received Reiki 1, and plan to do Reiki 2 and 3 once I have a chance to review my materials.
Must get showered and dressed - it's AngelFood pick-up day.
Funny - last month I bought my brother and sister-in-law 2 standard AFM boxes to elp them out. I called them last week to see if they wanted me to get them more. My brother's reply? "NO. MORE. FOOD!" They were still overstocked!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Massage table!
So what if we've been buried in the snow so long that I've forgotten what color grass is. (Blue?) Who cares if we're due for another icy blast later this week? (I've given up keeping track - it wouldn't change much except how deep the snow is.)
Today is the day that my brand-new massage table is coming!
I've wanted one since I had my first professional massage at the age of 15, and thanks to wonder of the free market system and competitive pricing, I can finally have one of my own! See, in the past when I would inquire about the price of a massage table, I was usually quoted $300+, and a lot more if I wanted a "good one". Then while browsing around on Amazon.com I decided to do a search on massage tables. What a revelation! Dozens of tables with excellent reviews under $200! I chose one that only cost $99 plus shipping and tax, and from the pictures and reviews it should be sturdy and portable. The only major quirk? The company that sold and shipped it was named "Pampered Pets and Home Supplies" or something like that. I double checked that this was not a mini table for Shiz Tsu massage - it wasn't, thankfully. I will post a review of the table (made by BestMassage) and one way or another I am going to figure out how to transfer pictures from my phone to my computer! I still want to put up images of my newly painted and tricked out bike trailer.
A note to all those observant friends - it's Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. I will be doing the Catholic standard fasting today, which according to our church bulletin is one large meal and two small meals. What's more, in the interest of spiritual growth and physical loss, I am giving up sweets and soda. The soda might get tough - I'm a Coke Zero junkie, and the caffeine withdrawal headaches would get tough without home-brewed iced tea.
Why give up soda, if I drink diet? First of all, artificial sweeteners and caffeine have been targeted as things that eventually cause weight gain. I've gotten pretty heavy with sitting at home, baking yummy things and cursing the snow, so weight gain is something I also want to give up for Lent. Secondly, soda is expensive and unhealthy. It's a double standard to tell my kids that they shouldn't drink soda, and to tell Jake to give up smoking, when I continue my unhealthy, expensive habit. (Although Jake is trying to quit with the help of some prescription meds.)
The sweets? As I said before - I'm getting too fat!
Today is the day that my brand-new massage table is coming!
I've wanted one since I had my first professional massage at the age of 15, and thanks to wonder of the free market system and competitive pricing, I can finally have one of my own! See, in the past when I would inquire about the price of a massage table, I was usually quoted $300+, and a lot more if I wanted a "good one". Then while browsing around on Amazon.com I decided to do a search on massage tables. What a revelation! Dozens of tables with excellent reviews under $200! I chose one that only cost $99 plus shipping and tax, and from the pictures and reviews it should be sturdy and portable. The only major quirk? The company that sold and shipped it was named "Pampered Pets and Home Supplies" or something like that. I double checked that this was not a mini table for Shiz Tsu massage - it wasn't, thankfully. I will post a review of the table (made by BestMassage) and one way or another I am going to figure out how to transfer pictures from my phone to my computer! I still want to put up images of my newly painted and tricked out bike trailer.
A note to all those observant friends - it's Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. I will be doing the Catholic standard fasting today, which according to our church bulletin is one large meal and two small meals. What's more, in the interest of spiritual growth and physical loss, I am giving up sweets and soda. The soda might get tough - I'm a Coke Zero junkie, and the caffeine withdrawal headaches would get tough without home-brewed iced tea.
Why give up soda, if I drink diet? First of all, artificial sweeteners and caffeine have been targeted as things that eventually cause weight gain. I've gotten pretty heavy with sitting at home, baking yummy things and cursing the snow, so weight gain is something I also want to give up for Lent. Secondly, soda is expensive and unhealthy. It's a double standard to tell my kids that they shouldn't drink soda, and to tell Jake to give up smoking, when I continue my unhealthy, expensive habit. (Although Jake is trying to quit with the help of some prescription meds.)
The sweets? As I said before - I'm getting too fat!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Snow
Wow.
Really, Wow.
Here in PA we were clobbered by snow yesterday, along with a good chunk of the eastern seaboard. I felt the over-snowed mid west and south cheering "Yeah! THEIR turn!"
At last count, the snow was about 2 feet deep - I managed to dig out one car yesterday (my moms') and the kids had fun sledding on our back hill with the neighbors. Today my arms and shoulders are reminding me how out of shape I am, and I'm seriously considering leaving my car buried until the spring thaw!
The great part about playing in the snow is that it tires the kids out almost as much as swimming. Both of them were just exhausted yesterday - the downside was that I was too.
The best news? Another 4 to 8 inches are due Tuesday! I'm really glad we're stocked on food.
Really, Wow.
Here in PA we were clobbered by snow yesterday, along with a good chunk of the eastern seaboard. I felt the over-snowed mid west and south cheering "Yeah! THEIR turn!"
At last count, the snow was about 2 feet deep - I managed to dig out one car yesterday (my moms') and the kids had fun sledding on our back hill with the neighbors. Today my arms and shoulders are reminding me how out of shape I am, and I'm seriously considering leaving my car buried until the spring thaw!
The great part about playing in the snow is that it tires the kids out almost as much as swimming. Both of them were just exhausted yesterday - the downside was that I was too.
The best news? Another 4 to 8 inches are due Tuesday! I'm really glad we're stocked on food.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Snow
It's going to drop as much as two feet of snow on us today! I have to make sure we get to the library before it starts - a serious snow like this requires musicals.
Got groceries yesterday... along with the rest of Harrisburg! I went to Karns because they had $1 a pound on chicken breasts, and everyone was milling about. Same at Aldi. Same at Weis.
Snow. Crazy.
Got groceries yesterday... along with the rest of Harrisburg! I went to Karns because they had $1 a pound on chicken breasts, and everyone was milling about. Same at Aldi. Same at Weis.
Snow. Crazy.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
CVS fun!
I am really enjoying the CVS game now. It took me a while to get the idea, but now I'm getting brand names for less than I spent on store brands!
Today I went and got a tube of Colgate toothpaste. They were $2.99 with an extra care buck rebate of $2.00, and I had a $1.00 off coupon. I handed the cashier $1.99, she handed me back the toothpaste and $2.00 ECBs.
Next I got their "free after ECB" special for the week - a bottle of Dove for Men body wash. It cost $5.49, they give $5.49 in ECBs - and I had a $1.25 off coupon. I gave the cashier my $2.00 ECB, my $1.25 coupon, and $2.25 in cash. Then I used the $5.49 ECB coupon to buy another bottle of Dove for Men and got another $5.49 ECB back.
So far, $4.25 out of pocket for $14 in merchandise. But I wasn't done! We needed shampoo and conditioner. There were no serious ECB deals to be had, so I was about to buy a few bottles of VO5. Then I found a double pack of Pert Plus for $5, with an ECB reward of $1.00. I popped that and an extra bottle of VO5 conditioner an a bag of candy marshmallows (Catie was with me) in my basket and checked out for the last time. It cost me another $1.48 out of pocket with my $5.49 ECB.
I now have two bottles of Pert Plus, a bottle of conditioner, two bottles of mens' body wash, a tube of toothpaste, and a bag of goodies for less than $6 out of my pocket, and I still have $1 ECB left!
Today I went and got a tube of Colgate toothpaste. They were $2.99 with an extra care buck rebate of $2.00, and I had a $1.00 off coupon. I handed the cashier $1.99, she handed me back the toothpaste and $2.00 ECBs.
Next I got their "free after ECB" special for the week - a bottle of Dove for Men body wash. It cost $5.49, they give $5.49 in ECBs - and I had a $1.25 off coupon. I gave the cashier my $2.00 ECB, my $1.25 coupon, and $2.25 in cash. Then I used the $5.49 ECB coupon to buy another bottle of Dove for Men and got another $5.49 ECB back.
So far, $4.25 out of pocket for $14 in merchandise. But I wasn't done! We needed shampoo and conditioner. There were no serious ECB deals to be had, so I was about to buy a few bottles of VO5. Then I found a double pack of Pert Plus for $5, with an ECB reward of $1.00. I popped that and an extra bottle of VO5 conditioner an a bag of candy marshmallows (Catie was with me) in my basket and checked out for the last time. It cost me another $1.48 out of pocket with my $5.49 ECB.
I now have two bottles of Pert Plus, a bottle of conditioner, two bottles of mens' body wash, a tube of toothpaste, and a bag of goodies for less than $6 out of my pocket, and I still have $1 ECB left!
Monday, February 1, 2010
New method to my madness
Hey folks!
A few days ago I was despondent. Catie was having a terrible time working on schoolwork at home. Continual meltdowns were the order of the day, particularly if a math quiz or spelling test was set before her. Finally Mom suggested that she might need something for her anxiety - initially I was horrified by the idea. Then I considered it. Catie does get horribly anxious every time there is a paper set before her with a little "assessment" star at the top. I made her a deal - if she can do her math worksheet without help, she doesn't need to take the assessment, and she can take her spelling test on the marker board.
Still, Catie did need something. I asked Mom to pick up some kind of natural remedy that would be safe for children and good for anxiety, and she came home with a Bach's Flower Remedy - White Chestnut. Four drops under the tongue later, Catie pulled out of a full meltdown in only 5 minutes.
I don't know how it works, or if it works for everyone. But it works for Catie, and I am profoundly grateful that she's able to calm herself so quickly now.
A few days ago I was despondent. Catie was having a terrible time working on schoolwork at home. Continual meltdowns were the order of the day, particularly if a math quiz or spelling test was set before her. Finally Mom suggested that she might need something for her anxiety - initially I was horrified by the idea. Then I considered it. Catie does get horribly anxious every time there is a paper set before her with a little "assessment" star at the top. I made her a deal - if she can do her math worksheet without help, she doesn't need to take the assessment, and she can take her spelling test on the marker board.
Still, Catie did need something. I asked Mom to pick up some kind of natural remedy that would be safe for children and good for anxiety, and she came home with a Bach's Flower Remedy - White Chestnut. Four drops under the tongue later, Catie pulled out of a full meltdown in only 5 minutes.
I don't know how it works, or if it works for everyone. But it works for Catie, and I am profoundly grateful that she's able to calm herself so quickly now.
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