| It must have been more than 25 years ago when I | | | | As I walked through the small vintage firehouse, the |
| first saw that bumper sticker. "Cute," I chuckled to | | | | smell of lavender was inviting, so I took a closer |
| myself, "What will they think of next?" (How about | | | | look.20 minutes later, and about $60.00 lighter, I |
| "Whirled Peas"?)Now in my fifties, I'm learning first | | | | walked away with my only inedible purchase of the |
| hand what they're talking about. From the frumpy | | | | day. I had this lizard shaped thingee around my neck, |
| grey-haired stranger that looks back at me from the | | | | and a more versatile rectangular wrap in the |
| bathroom mirror every day to the closet full of | | | | bag.Having had my heat wraps for several weeks |
| too-small clothes that I really should donate to the | | | | now, I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Of |
| local mission. And I'm beginning to understand my | | | | course, I recommend Heat Treats herbal wraps |
| grandmother's affinity to Ben Gay.In fact, it's the | | | | because that's what I have and I know they work. |
| aching joints that bother me the most. After all, I | | | | These heat wraps are filled with a combination of |
| don't have to look in the mirror, and I'm quite | | | | flax seed and lavender. The flax seed releases a |
| comfortable wearing my sweats most of the time. | | | | moist heat, while the lavender helps me relax.While |
| But denial can only take a gal so far. When I'm lying | | | | there's nothing I can do to prevent getting older, at |
| in bed with an aching shoulder, it's not denial that | | | | least I can put off feeling older for a while |
| helps me fall asleep.It's my herbal heat wrap, with a | | | | longer.Now if only I could solve my "secretary |
| little help from the microwave oven.I discovered this | | | | spread" as easily.Anita Cross is a business owner, |
| delightful remedy at a local tourist attraction, | | | | outdoor photographer, and amateur writer. Anita |
| complete with free entertainment, numerous food | | | | posts photos and stories, whenever she can find the |
| vendors, and lots of "mom and pop" product booths. | | | | time, to her blog, Exploring Oregon. |