Recently we participated in a vendor event with other direct selling companies to support a great cause. Until we arrived and were setting up our table I had no idea about the kids we would meet. I felt humbled to be a part of the event and to learn that the money we paid to rent a table is going to a beauty pageant this September! The girls were so helpful and friendly as we were setting up. Until now I had never heard of 22q as they called it. I decided to do some research after getting a thank you for our participation and found the Dempster Family Foundation.

WHAT IS 22q11.2 DELETION?

The 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that can cause a wide range of health and developmental issues, including heart defects, breathing issues, problems with the gastrointestinal tract, immune and endocrine systems, differences in the palate, slow growth, and autism and/or developmental delays or learning disabilities in some individuals.

Children with this condition may have many or only a few of the symptoms, with varying severity. Physicians with expertise in this condition can quickly recognize the diagnosis in some patients and take steps to improve their quality of life, but in other children and adults it is not as straightforward.

The 22q11.2 deletion occurs in 1 of 4,000 live births, although this is likely a gross underestimate of the prevalence of this deletion, making it almost as common as Down syndrome. In addition, it is the most frequent cause of syndromic palatal defects and it is found in 1 of 68 children born with a heart defect. Despite this prevalence, many physicians are still not familiar with the diagnosis or its extreme variability. Because of this, a family may search for years for an explanation for the child’s problems, as well as for meaningful help. Sometimes patients are in their late teens or even adulthood before the diagnosis is made.

We are looking forward to another vendor event this fall to raise money again! For more information about 22q visit www.dempsterfamilyfoundation.org

It’s that time of the year again…no not Christmas but Mother’s Day! Even if your not a mom like myself or perhaps your a mom to some four legged friends, I have a great gift idea. Jordan Essentials is bringing back for a short time the vine ripened honeysuckle scent in a 3 piece set with a gift card included for $29.00. Enjoy dozens of healthy skin care pampering with the salt scrub, shea body butter, and of course our famous lotion bar that lasts for months.

When someone sees a Jordan Essentials Lotion Bar many times they ask if it is soap! Easy enough mistake but these handpoured bars have many uses. Here are the first 25 uses which were submitted by customers and consultants.

1. Hand Lotion – the number one use!

2. Sticky tack for paper

3. Hair tack

4. Deep cuticle treatment

5. Nail nourisher

6. Softens and heals your heels

7. Elbow softner

8. Wax unruly brows into place

9.  Calm fly aways on a frizzy hair day

10. Mosquito repellant

11. Great color retainer on tattoos

12. Diaper rash prevention

13. Prime lips before adding lipstick

14. Air freshener in your car

15. Melt in a wax melter to fragrance your home

16. Tactile soothing stress for kids with autism

17. Dogs with hotspots

18. Wax your skis

19. Use chocolate mint during pregnancy to reduce stretch marks

20. Day at the spa aromatherapy

21. Use coconut papaya bar after sun exposure to soothe burns

22. Remove dry ashy skin

23. On feet in the boots as a seal protectant from moisture

24. Reduce blisters for runners on feet before running

25. To raise funds for your favorite organization

All these uses for $8.00 a bar and they last several months! Our signature product that started it all! Visit our website today for easy ordering at www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh

They are on the way….with the warm weather here and in many places across the country, the biting flies, fleas, and ticks have arrived. When the new scent from Jordan Essentials was presented in February I learned the lemmongrass citrus has many benefits. Our focus has always been great bath and body products at affordable prices for every member of the family, and with multiple benefits.

With the new lemmongrass citrus scent there is an additional bonus to the calming effects of this scent. If you have ever been bothered by pesky insects this is the scent to try especially with our lotion bars. Mosquitos don’t like any of the lotion bars we offer since they are made of beeswax, and bees and mosquitos are natural enemies! Now the lemmongrass citrus that has a hint of cucumber deters biting flies, fleas and ticks because they don’t like the lemmon citrus scent!  www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh  Over the years many customers shared testimonials about their uses for the lotion bars which we have compiled in a sheet 50 Ways to Love Your Lotion Bar! As I have blogged about the lotion bars and using them, you simply place the bar in your hand, and the warmth of your hands activates the bar as you rub it around on your hands. The same goes for all over use to repel insects. Use it on your arms, legs, and neck for protection from pesky bugs. Next time I will be bloggin and sharing the 50 Ways to Love Your Lotion Bar so be sure to check it out!

Wow it has been an unusually warm March here and across the country. I just did an event at a Curves for Women Spa Day last weekend! I was nervous but found so many members that attended, interested in taking care of their skin which is an important part of our health. Everything we use on our skin from head to toe absorbs into our body. Guests enjoyed foot soaks with the dead sea salts from Jordan Essentials, followed by the salt scrub to exfoliate the dry dead skin that built up from the winter months. The shea butter finished the first spa treatment before heading off to enjoy a hand spa treatment! It was pampering and education at the same time.

I was amazed at how many lotion bars are selling which are the core product at Jordan Essentials Bath and Body. In addition to the new scent lemmongrass citrus products, our birthday cake lotion bar that smells like a cake, the chocolate covered cherry lotion bar and the chocolate mint were a big hit. Guilt free pleasure for the hands without calories!

Stop by our website at www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh

Finding the right combination of skin care for your face can be a challenge. February is our birthday month here at Jordan Essentials, and with that easier skin care solutions to pick from for your face. Normal/combination – dry – oily/acne prone selections have been put together to take the guess work out of choosing the right products. Now you don’t have to settle for one complete kit! Discover what Jordan Essentials has for you by watching the video breakdown!

To view and order any of the products at Jordan Essentials visit us at www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh

Here we are at mid February…do you have the winter blues? Are you stressed with tax time?  It seems after Valentine’s Day I have a hard time getting through the days and yes long nights as we all wait to spring forward with the clocks. One way to beat the blues is aromatherapy. There is something to be said for the power of scent whether it is a lotion, candle, or room diffuser. Sometimes a little pick me up in the afternoon is all you need for a lift! I am sitting here with the new spring scent from Jordan Essentials Bath and Body that will officially make a debut this Saturday February 18th. I wasn’t sure if I would like it since lemon is not at the top of my list and it usually makes me think of a household cleaning product LOL! However after applying it, letting it set for 5-10 minutes it is actually very calming and gave me the boost I needed.

What is your favorite scent? Does it consist of a floral, fruity, or spa scent? Essential oils can be used to affect our moods as well as our emotional responses. Think of when you smell a certain food. Depending on if you like it or not your mouth may start watering, your digestive juices may start to flow, it affects your whole body. I feel this way just walking in Red Lobster or Applebees!

Fragrance does not need to be over the top. In other words if you are sensitive, have allergies, or have thoughts of a co-worker stepping off the elevator and you know they are there before stepping in the office, don’t let it turn you off. Look for products like body mists that contain no isopropyl alcohol or phthlates. You can layer throughout the day to give yourself a boost and reduce stress at the same time.

Looking for Great Bath,Body and Spa Products ? Jordan Essentials has all you need for healthy skin! From our signature product LOTION BAR to Face Collection, Baby and Kids Products and to Mens Collections and much more. Healthy ingredients without Parabens, Mineral Oil, Petroleum, DEA, SLS, SLES, Aluminum, Isopropyl Alcohol. Everything is proudly made in the USA right in the heart of Missouri…it’s safe and affordable skin care for the entire family, and with amazing results. No fancy containers or bottles, so you’re not paying for packaging either!

I have found so many customers have told me about their skin care issues whether it’s eczema, psoriasis, or they are looking for no-nonsense skin care , and the products they used didn’t give them the results they needed. For everyday skin care we all take a shower or bath, and need to protect the largest organ of our body. Our ingredients are oatmeal, shea butter, soy, aloe, olive butter, dead sea salts, and Vitamin E. Now I am not a consultant who says you need everything including the kitchen sink! On the contrary if you have a specific need then I will work with you to find only what you need. For example if you are plagued with eczema problems ( as I have) then you would want the unscented products. Our most popular products to date are the lotion bar, dead sea salts, shea butter, and salt scrub.

If your blessed to have beautiful skin but looking to use products without harsh ingredients you will find a huge assortment of scents from our most popular Oatmeal Milk and Honey, to clean spa scents like Sea Spa or Day at the Spa, to fruity scents like our Pearberry or Orchard Fresh.

Mineral Makeup….there are a few very popular brands on the market which you have probably seen. One of the issues is that many contain Bismuth Oxychloride which is a no-no for the face that can cause itching. Bismuth is a by-product of refining lead, copper and zinc. Doesn’t sound very appealing for the face does it!  We have you covered from head to toe! Come on by our website at www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh and browse the huge selection of products. Questions? Feel free to contact me at mshappy121@verizon.net and I will get back to you quickly. Our Spring 2012 launch is Saturday February 18th with new products, a new scent, and new catalog! I will be blogging about the exciting new products and all we have to offer. Until then….have a Spa-tacular day!

Karen

Look for healthy botanical bath, body and facial skincare products at Jordan Essentials Bath&Body. What are your skincare needs? I love sharing these products and we have such a variety of items at affordable prices for every budget. Since 2000 and formerly Country Bunny Bath, founder Nancy Bogart has created products with a purchase and for the entire family. It’s not about skincare just for women and that is what makes this company wonderful.The famous lotion bars in a tin started it all and is included as a fundraiser product for schools and organizations looking to raise money.

You won’t find in the products parabens, DEA, SLS, SLES, isopropyl alcohol, aluminum, petroleum or mineral oil. Only botanical ingredients and healthy preservatives. We have had many testimonials with customers who have eczema and psoriasis because of the healing botanical ingredients.

Look for salt scrubs for the body, shea butters, shower gels, dead sea salts , and so much more.

Visit www.myjestore.com/Pittsburgh to shop. If you have certain skincare issues contact me at mshappy121@verizon.net and I will be happy to help you.

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