Save yourself from the sniffles with aromatherapy

If you're like me, this time of year you're either battling a cold or have a child or spouse who's fighting a stuffy nose and other pesky symptoms. No matter how much vitamin C I take, something always seems to get me. I've suffered two bouts with the sniffles already this year, both of them contracted from my husband, who usually gets better in a day or two, while the effects linger for me for days!

Thankfully there are lots of natural remedies that, even though they won't cure your cold, will at least make your time getting better a little more pleasant. Organic essential oil blends with eucalyptus, rosemary, peppermint, tea tree, lavender and the like are great for easing breathing and also have an germ-killing effect. While you can simply place a drop on a warm, wet towel and breathe in the benefits, warm aromatherapy baths have the benefit of extra steam to help open the lungs and nasal passages, and a steamy shower with an aromatherapeutic salt scrub can be truly head clearing.

Nature's Basin has some great pure essential oil products that make it easy to ease the sniffles. Use Breathe Bath Salt and Breathe Bath Oil alone or combine for a shower scrub. Or try a tub with Organic Sniffle Bath Essence (also good for use on a wet towel or in basin of warm water to ease breathing). And don't go to bed without Organic Sniffles Baby Chest Balm with the added boost of myrrh and cypress essential oil. It's designed for little ones but great for grown-ups, too.

Wishing you comfortable colds this winter, and above all, good health!

The Perfect Valentine's Gift

Racking your brains over that perfect gift for this Valentine's? And you need to look no further. With Valentine's only 9 days away, Nature's Basin has the perfect escape for you. We have created a collection of gift products and you will love the thought put in.

Ranging from sensual gifts for that special someone, relaxing gifts for the mommy-to-be or just a treat for the two of you, we have the finest organic and natural body care products that can make for a perfect present. Organic Baby Gift Basket Burmese and Pregnancy Gift Set Bag, along with brand new Yes, are also included in the gift page.

Treat yourself to the Unconditional Love Set by Erbaviva claimed to be perfect for a friend with many moods of for the one who has every thing. This gift set features a sampling of the aromatherapeutic products by Erbaviva, perfect for a friend with many moods-or the one who has everything. With calming effects of rose, neroli, and lavender; the sensuality of sandalwood, jasmine, and citrus blend, and the stimulating scent of cedar, spruce, tea tree, and eucalyptus, this is more than you can ask for.

My personal favorite is Inara's Sample Canister Beautifully packaged, this six-piece set would definitely make it worth its money. It makes you feel you have received a lot of special products in one box and that's how pampered you want to make your Valentine feel. Included in the canister is a Sugar Rub, Body Crème, Milk Bath, Body Oil, Soap Bar and a full size Lip Balm.

And if you find yourself confused after going on the site - you love every thing, you find a lot of things to be helpful, you don't know what her style is...no worries. Nature's Basin has also introduced its own Gift Certificate! You can either have it mailed or emailed directly to the recipient. For more details on how to redeem the reward, visit the Nature's Basin Gift Certificate site.