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The Power of Inspiration A DAY IN THE LIFE

PLANNING A HOME RENOVATION

A HANDMADE VALENTINE’S DAY

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FEBRUARY 2018 PUBLISHER

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Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Meet the Makers

Shannon Barr, Julie Brown Patton, Aaron Chang, Philip Lizarraga CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

WHEN YOU THINK OF THE WORD “MAKER,” WHAT COMES TO MIND? If it’s

Chris Brake, Aaron Chang

whiskey ... well, then that’s another story. But, if it’s about the plethora of artists, entrepreneurs and talents we have in Carlsbad, you’re getting closer.

A quick search offers some ideas: a photographer, a landscape designer, a jeweler, a dessert connoisseur, an architect, but, in its simplest terms, a person that makes or produces something very special.

In this issue, you'll be immersed in articles that focus on just that: makers—people who produce things in our area. You'll see it in the art, chocolate, food presentation, jewelry making and artisan goods throughout these pages and our community.

This concept of makers is more than just the people who create unique works of art,

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It's also about a movement of people and ideas—hobbyists, experts and the in-between— who form a community that works together and encourages each other to create new products, dream up innovative ideas and produce things unique to the Carlsbad landscape.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2018

FEATURES 12 How to Plan a Home Renovation Tips for Starting Your Project Off Right

16 Local Chocolate Shop Crafts Irresistible Truffles Doce Chocolates Offers Diverse Treats to Satisfy Any Craving

20 The Power of Inspiration Reflecting on a Career in Photography

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26 A Day in the Life of Local Artist Stephen Foster Can-Do Custom Jewelry

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26 DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Open House

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Hot Spot

26 Locals Only 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Parting Thoughts

AROUND TOWN

NEXTMED CENTER OF CARLSBAD ANNOUNCES MEDICAL CAMPUS GRAND OPENING

that responded across four categories: facilities, wellness, culture and activism to reach the top 25.

Only companies with 100 or more employees were

NextMed Center of Carlsbad, San Diego's desti-

considered, and bicycle companies, bike-advocacy

nation for premier private practice medical care, has

organizations, hospitals, schools, colleges and uni-

officially opened. NextMed is located at 6121 & 6125

versities were excluded.

Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad.

The companies that finished ahead of ViaSat

The NextMed Center of Carlsbad medical cam-

were New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins, Colorado

pus is the hub for innovative medical treatments

and Asheville, North Carolina; Clif Bar & Company,

with a commitment to defining the future of medi-

Emeryville, California; Garmin International Inc.,

cine. From women's services to regenerative med-

Olathe, Kansas; and Salesforce, San Francisco.

icine, from orthopedics to same-day surgery, the best doctors in the country have come together to serve patients.

The new medical campus was designed from the ground up to provide the latest in medical technology for patients seeking the most advanced medical care in Southern California.

For more information on the list and all the winners, visit Bicycling.com.

CARLSBAD READS TOGETHER 2018 LAUNCHES The city of Carlsbad is pleased to share details about Carlsbad Reads Together 2018, a program

NextMed Center Medical Campus features a

that brings community members together and

fully encompassing women's center, state-of-the-

engages them in a discussion about the same

art orthopedic care, world-renowned stem cell

selection of books at the same time. Participation in

regenerative medicine and The Sharp Mary Birch

the program is free.

Education Center.

For more information, visit NextMedCenter.com.

BICYCLING MAGAZINE NAMES CARLSBAD COMPANY TO LIST OF 25 BEST COMPANIES FOR CYCLISTS Bicycling magazine recently ranked ViaSat, a

Carlsbad

Reads

Together

2018

celebrates

author Daniel H. Pink, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned TED Talk speaker. Pink’s works focus on big ideas to reshape our work, transform our businesses and change our lives.

Participants are encouraged to read any of Pink’s six books. The program will emphasize

Carlsbad-based satellite broadband company, as

four of Pink’s titles: A Whole New Mind, Drive, To

No. 5 on their Top 25 Companies for Cyclists list.

Sell is Human and When: The Scientific Secrets

"ViaSat’s bike love runs deep: Its cycling team

of Perfect Timing, which was released in January.

won the 2017 Race Across America from California

Readers can also review a series of Pinkcast vid-

to Maryland. Tryouts are fierce. The eight fastest

eos online designed to support the themes of the

riders on a 22-mile route up and down Palomar

author’s works.

Mountain make the cut," Bicycling's article said.

"But you don’t have to possess superhuman

Copies of Pink’s books are now available for check out at all Carlsbad library locations.

endurance to enjoy the company’s fitness-forward

An author talk event is scheduled for 2 p.m.

amenities, which include cash reimbursement

February 11 at Carlsbad City Library. Special guest

or gear rewards for employees who exercise at

Pink will be there for an interactive question and

least eight times a month, an on-site health clinic,

answer session followed by a book signing.

and a campus bike fleet of more than 100 beach cruisers. Got a Peloton stationary bike? ViaSat will subsidize the monthly fee for employees who do at least eight classes per month."

For more information, visit CarlsbadCA.gov/CRT.

NEW STARRING ARTIST PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2018

The magazine compiled its rankings based on

The city of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office

a review of best places to work lists, the League

has launched a new program designed to take

of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly Business

participants on a journey through the minds

award winners and submissions from readers.

of performing artists. The inaugural season of

They narrowed it down to 200 companies who they

Starring Artists: An Interview and Performance

invited to take a survey, then ranked companies

Experience began in January and runs through CONTINUED >

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THE FIRST SURVIVOR OF

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And by providing local support to those living with the disease and their caregivers, we’re easing the burden for all those facing it until we accomplish our goal.

But we won’t get there without you.

Visit alz.org/sandiego to join the fight.

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May at the Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, located in the Carlsbad City Library complex at 1775 Dove Lane. Admission is free.

At each session, participants will gain insight into what makes artists tick, how they choose their repertoire and what drives them to pursue their chosen field through a question and answer session, as well as be treated to a live performance.

Host Nina Garin, arts calendar editor and producer at KPBS, will guide lively discussions between the artists and the audience.

Remaining events in the 2018 schedule include Traversing the Americas and Dance in Life.

In Traversing the Americas, travel across the con-

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Absolutely Life Changing!”

tinent with music performed by violinist Branden Muresan and composer and guitarist Eric Foster, including one of Foster’s original compositions. The program will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 10.

In Dance in Life, go behind the scenes with Jean Isaacs and Sadie Weinberg, renowned local choreographers and dancers from San Diego Dance Theater. The program will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 12.

Starring Artists is made possible by the Carlsbad

- Atusa Hangafarin-Encinitas

Friends of the Arts. For more information, contact arts@carlsbadca.gov or 760.602.2090.

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OPEN HOUSE

how to plan a home renovation TIPS FOR STARTING YOUR PROJECT OFF RIGHT

ARTICLE PHILIP LIZARRAGA

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ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT REDOING

Third, discuss how important the aesthet-

AN AREA OF YOUR HOME OR MAYBE

ics or the beauty of the area is to each of you.

THE ENTIRE YARD, BUT AREN’T SURE

Fourth, and most importantly, discuss

HOW TO GO ABOUT IT? After 48 years in

each area as to your individual whys of the

business, I believe that a vast majority put off

function and the aesthetics of each area.

this endeavor because people are not sure

For example, if one of your areas is right off

how to start the process.

the family room and has a function or use as

Here are some helpful hints that I sug-

an entertainment area, write down why you

gest before you start speaking to landscape

want to redo the area. It may be the reason

designers/contractors.

relates to family functions or the reason may

First, sit down together—even if one of

be extending the inside family room enter-

you normally “handles” these tasks—and

tainment to the outside. It may be purely

decide which areas of your yard are going to

aesthetics with no specific function in mind.

need attention. Hint: Sometimes it is better

Whatever it is, if you are single, a couple or a

to create a master plan and then proceed

family, write it down and discuss your whys.

with individual areas if the budget does not

Fifth, write down your specific ideas of

permit the entire project.

how you might design your own area. Write

Second, decide on the function or how

down the elements or the specific ideas

you will use each area. Hint: It’s okay if there

that you have in mind. Hint: As you speak to

are different opinions, but write them all

designers/builders discuss the first four cat-

down and talk about them.

egories, allowing the designers to respond CONTINUED >

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as to how they would design your areas and see how close they come to your ideas. We here at TeamG7 are extremely proficient at this process and would love to guide you through the process.

And, finally, pick up the phone and start setting appointments with your chosen

designers/contractors

and

please include us here at Team G7 Inc. in your design plans.

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LOCAL chocolate Shop

DOCE CHOCOLATES OFFERS DIVERSE TREATS TO SATISFY ANY CRAVING

Crafts Irresistible Truffles

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IF YOU'RE AFTER A DECADENT AND RICH CHOCOLATE TREAT, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN DOCE CHOCOLATES, LOCATED RIGHT HERE IN CARLSBAD. Doce was founded in 2015 by Linda Friz, a Southern California local. She curated a passion for desserts and entrepreneurship early on, drawing her inspiration from her parents: Linda’s mother was creative in the kitchen, and her dad was a business owner.

She soon found her dessert-making niche in the form of chocolate truffles and decided to open shop once they quickly became in-demand. "Doce" means “sweet” in Portuguese, and Linda coined her shop after her heritage.

Doce’s chocolates are visually impressive, like the campfire s’more, which is covered in crumbled graham crackers, drizzled with chocolate and topped with a marshmallow. And the truffles don’t just look delicious—Linda crafts her treats locally, using only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients.

You won’t find any artificial preservatives or additives in these delectable treats. Fruit-infused truffles like the tangy raspberry and tropical key lime are crafted with organic and fresh fruit. Doce’s mission is simple: spread joy through delicious chocolate that’s handcrafted with intention and care.

And Linda's diverse recipes will satisfy any chocolate cravings.

“Everyone has different favorites,” she says. “It’s all in the eye of the beholder, or in this case, it’s all in the taste bud of the tongue.”

If you want a kick of sultry spice, try the cayenne pepper. Or, if you have a taste for a salty-sweet treat, the salted caramel will be sure to delight. Maybe you want to keep it simple with the classic velvet-chocolate. No matter your cravings, Doce’s handcrafted decadent treats will meet all of your chocolate desires.

“I have several favorites,” Linda says. “It’s probably salted caramel and sea salt though. They both have the sweet and salty taste—the best of both worlds.”

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more

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on

Doce

Chocolates,

visit

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“Everyone has different favorites,” she says. “It’s all in the eye of the beholder, or in this case, it’s all in the taste bud of the tongue.”

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THE POWER OF INSPIRATION REFLECTING ON A CAREER IN PHOTOGRAPHY

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THE OTHER DAY, SOMEONE ASKED

speed. Life as I knew it had changed and I

ME, “WHY ARE YOU IN THE ART GAL-

knew that I had to adapt. I still had a lot to

LERY BUSINESS?” It was an oddly per-

say through my work as a photographer. So

sonal question to me, but I also realized

I opened my first art gallery that featured

it’s one that I’ve never answered. It made

my photography in 2008 in Solana Beach,

me think of the carefree time I spent

California, right when the bottom fell out of

traveling around the world as a surf pho-

the economy. We kept our business lean,

tographer, chasing the endless summer.

and the locals were so good to us. We

For more than 25 years, I was the senior

started to grow with their support. Fast for-

staff photographer for Surfing magazine

ward to 2013, we opened a second gallery

and was sent on assignments to 50+

in the Seaport District of San Diego, and

countries. It was a time of great off-shore

we’ve been there for almost five years now.

adventures and epic surf moments that

Expression of my work in the galleries

will be forever seared in my mind, along

is my way to show the photographs that

with a storage unit full of 35 mm slides

interest me. After a lifetime of travel, it is

that document the beauty and adventure

my mission and objective to inspire peo-

of my life as a surf photographer.

ple to see the beauty in the world. In this

For many years (before the internet),

age when everyone is a photographer and

being featured in magazines was the way to

more photos are being captured than ever

get your work out to the world. As the world

in the history of photography, it’s important

sped up and life started moving at lightning

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THE POWER OF INSPIRATION (CON TI N U ED)

I want people to experience the feeling of the ocean— what it smells like, what it sounds like, the salty taste of the ocean spray—through my photography.

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that you have something to say. It’s my objective that the work in

I’ve also been commissioned for many commercial installations

my galleries conveys the hope and beauty I see in the world, and

in the corporate and health care industries. One of my favorite

inspires others to see it too.

moments of 2017 is when I was approached by a woman who went

Recently my work has taken a different turn. I’ve been enjoying the

to the ER for a serious accident and was unconscious. She was in

melding of the abstract and reality genre in the ocean realm both in

critical condition. When she finally came to, the first thing she saw

photography and in multimedia art. I want people to experience the

was my photo, "Enchanted Sunset," at Scripps Hospital. This was a

feeling of the ocean—what it smells like, what it sounds like, the salty

powerful, life-affirming moment for her. She realized that she would

taste of the ocean spray—through my photography. I think these

live and seeing the art was proof that she had survived.

sensory immersions ignite some of our best memories of the beach, which are the happiest moments for so many of us.

Nothing brings me more pleasure than bringing this powerful life-affirming energy to people through my work, whether in CONTINUED >

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corporate settings, hospitals or in people’s homes. An inspired mind

I hope my work provides inspiration for many years to come and

is your brain at its optimal state. To be able to pass this gift on to

helps people to see the beauty around them. It’s our mission for

others is truly an honor.

everyone who visits the gallery to leave more inspired and uplifted

Inspiration is power.

than when they came in.

In corporate settings, studies have shown that productivity and

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LOCALS ONLY Foster’s Fine Jewelry is located at 539 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. For more information, call 760.434.1584 or visit Facebook.com/ FostersFineJewelryCA.

ARTICLE JULIE BROWN PATTON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF FOSTER'S FINE JEWELRY

A D AY I N T H E L I F E O F LO CA L ART I ST STE PHEN FO STER CAN-DO CUSTOM JEWELRY STEPHEN FOSTER BEGAN CREATING JEWELRY WHEN HE WAS ONLY 15 YEARS OLD. His keen eye for jewelry art then turned into a family-owned business that has operated since 1981 as Foster’s Fine Jewelry.

After relocating the jewelry store from Hemet to the main street of Carlsbad Village nearly five years ago, Stephen and his wife, Elena, continue to specialize in custom-making jewelry of all kinds.

STEPHEN'S DAY 6:00 AM

Wake up, breakfast, get stepson to school

8:00 AM

Answer phone messages, handle administrative work, make customer calls, set up shop, visit chocolate bar

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Operate store hours, run wax bench, repair jewelry

5:30 PM

Hit the gym—if he hasn’t lost track of time while creating new jewelry

EVENINGS

Back to creations or meeting customers for special appointments

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Working in all precious metals and stones, they can design and produce jewelry from photographs, illustrations or descriptions. They buy precious metals, gems, watches and antiques from customers. They also size and repair jewelry.

"If you can imagine it, I can make it," says Stephen, who started drawing and painting when he was 3 years old, and joyfully admits he always wanted to be an art teacher.

"If I don't make it, I build it," he adds.

The hands-on craftsman says he loves the jewelry business, especially being a part of the beginning lives of engaged couples.

"I truly enjoy serving and educating people, and giving them something they wouldn't get anywhere else," he says.

“I truly enjoy serving and educating people, and giving them something they wouldn't get anywhere else.�

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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International Women of Guitar: Muriel Anderson & Nadja Kossinskaja Museum

of

Making

Music

Audiences will be treated to the music of two international touring female guitarists, together with the added backdrops by photo-artist Bryan Allen.

Both truly citizens of the world in many ways, the program includes music and images from around the world. General admission: $25; premium: $30. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. MuseumOfMakingMusic.org

3-25 "CLOUD TECTONICS" New Village Arts Theater

When Aníbal de la Luna meets pregnant Celestina del Sol at a rainy bus stop, he offers her shelter for the night.

As the two get to know each other,

EVERY WEDNESDAY STATE STREET FARMERS MARKET Downtown Carlsbad

Enjoy fresh organic produce, locally prepared foods, handmade crafts and live entertainment in the heart of Carlsbad Village on State Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue. The market offers approximately 18 produce vendors, 25 packaged specialty food vendors, six prepared/cooked food vendors and four to six crafters at every market. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

10 THIS IS JAZZ! THE LANGUAGE OF LOVE Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium

14 VALENTINE'S DAY BENEFIT CONCERT

Museum of Making Music

This special evening will spotlight the many talents of multigenerational musicians near and dear to the hearts of the Museum of Making Music. The evening will kick off with the museum’s own 1st Edition Jazz Band, followed by performances by Carlos Alvarez and Serena Geroe. Ticket sales will benefit the MusicVentures student tour program. General admission: $30; premium: $40. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MuseumOfMakingMusic.org

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they realize that time and love don't

This is Jazz! returns with its popular

always behave quite how they should.

lecture/performance series, The Lan-

Active Valor will host its first fund-

This masterpiece of magical realism ex-

guage of Love, featuring the Whitney

raising gala, benefiting veterans

plores how the elemental forces shape

Shay Band. Free. Tickets will be dis-

and families of fallen military he-

who we become. NewVillageArts.org

tributed beginning at 3:15 p.m. and

roes. Experience a delicious meal,

the doors will open at 3:40 p.m.

explore the museum, enjoy a guest

3 MITCHELL THORP FOUNDATION 5K WARRIOR SPIRIT RUN/WALK Poinsettia Park

The ninth annual Mitchell Thorp

Green Dragon Tavern & Museum

speaker's impactful story, partici-

10 GOLF4WARRIORS BATTLE BOGEY TOURNAMENT

pate in raffles, silent and live auctions. All proceeds go towards the Valor Adventures series that gives veterans the opportunity to serve their country again by providing

The Crossings at Carlsbad

mentorships with children of fallen

Foundation Warrior Spirit 5K Run/

This golf tournament brings warriors

military heroes. ActiveValor.com

Walk helps warrior children bat-

together with supporters to benefit

tling life-threatening illnesses, dis-

Us for Warriors Foundation's causes

eases and disorders. The event will

supporting the troops, veterans and

also feature a kids zone, prizes for

their families year-round. Registra-

top three runners, participant med-

tion: 9 a.m.; shotgun start: 10:30 a.m.

als, free food, face painting, a fire

Awards dinner, raffle and auction kick

truck, vendor expo, musical perfor-

off at 3:30 p.m. Each player receives a

mances and an aerial entry to Thorp

goodie bag, commemorative golf ap-

Field by three former Navy Seals.

parel, complimentary range balls, one

We are always accepting submissions

8:30 a.m. MitchellThorp.org

free raffle ticket and complimentary

for events you'd like to see included

dinner. Eventbrite.com

in our Calendar section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at CarlsbadLifestylePubs.com.

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business directory DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Nelson Y. Howard, D.D. S. (760) 599-6559 nyhowarddds.com

EDUCATION

Pacific Ridge School (760) 448-9820 pacificridge.org

FAITH

North Coast Calvary Chapel (760) 929-0029 northcoastcalvary.org

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Tolani C"ollection (858) 945-2103 tolanicollection.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE Leap Coffee (706) 448-6167 leap.coffee

HEALTH & WELLNESS My Gym Carlsbad (760) 814-2028 mygym.com/carlsbad

New Wave Chiropractic (760) 683-5942 newwavecarlsbad.com

OSKA (760) 683-4816 oskawellness.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS Team G7/ MMD Construction (760) 585-4310 teamg7.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES Anna E Lee M.D. Medical Group (760) 295-1995 northcountypediatrics.com

Carlsbad Women's Center (760) 585-2380 feminacareouro-gyn.com

MISC MEDICAL Neotract (650) 391-3714 neotract.com

OTHER

Alzheimer's Assoc. Haworth Agency

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SIMA- Management -Visit Carlsbad (760) 434-6093 visitcarlsbad.com

PET CARE

Pet Nutrition Center (760) 804-7387 pncpets.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Gregorio's Italian Restaurant (760) 720-1132 gregoriosrestaurant.com

SALONS & SPAS

Kelly Cardenas Salon (760) 918-0881 kellycardenassalon.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES La Costa Glen (760) 681-6813 LaCostaGlen.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE Carefree Vacations (858) 824-2423 carefreevacations.com

Travelmakers (760) 402-5307 travelmakers.com

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PARTING THOUGHTS

DIY Bath Salt Blend WHAT YOU NEED

16 ounces Bokek Dead Sea Salt 20 drops lavender essential oil Optional dried lavender or rose petals

WHAT YOU DO

In a mixing bowl, add drops of the essential oil to the bath salt and mix well; store in a glass jar. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the scented salts to a bath for a relaxing experience. SeaSalt.com

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