Ab Rab Blab

If your skin is dry and flakey, this bath is a must-do. Typically, the skin can get by with dry-brushing or an occasional shower scrub. However, if your winter skin is moisture-deprived, and you have access to a bathtub, with just two simple ingredients, this is the remedy to remove dry, itchy, flakes and get glowing!  Epsom Salts - 1/4 pound Sunflower Oil (or Olive) - 1/8 cup  Optional: Add a few drops of essential oil. Lavender is universally loved. Also, the skin loves Geranium, and the scent of Litsea is very uplifting. Avoid Peppermint or Orange as they could be...

The first time I remember tasting Wassail was at an art sale in September in Iowa. This spiced hot beverage was self-serve out of one of those vintage electric coffee percolators with a lift handle. Only it wasn't vintage at that time. I filled what was no doubt a styrofoam cup and brought the steaming hot liquid to my lips. On first sip I was hooked. It was like sipping the holidays. Autumn and Yuletide wrapped up into one special moment.  The term “wassail” can trace its origins to pre-Christian Britain. Anglo-Saxon tradition included a New Year celebration in the halls...

Cherished for centuries in India, this powerful blend of tea and spices may become your favorite cold-weather beverage.  Chai is a delightful alternative to too much coffee. Chai, simmering away on the stove makes my tiny kitchen smell divine and imparts a sense of nurturing. I first discovered Chai while living in New York City, it was offered after classes at Kundalini Yoga East. Yet when I exchanged the city for the sea, I forgot about Chai. How did I forget about Chai?  The Tea Chai is more than tea, it is a way of life in India. Although there are many...

Absinthe Rabbit is becoming JANE. Beauty, Body & Spirit JANE,  will continue to offer superior quality skin and beauty care, while also encompassing movement classes, retreats and workshops "Where Two Worlds Touch: BEAUTY & BODY    The new LOGO offers the flowers from the original logo, yet have been re-arranged to represent the new look. This will be our new look moving forward on product and in promotions.  Did you know the largest organ in the body is SKIN, and of course, skin is what covers our body. I have studied the body in motion for the majority of my...