Relief for aching and sore muscles

Several years ago, while throwing a softball with my daughter, I injured my shoulder. Well, time passed and it just didn't seem to be getting better. Doctors offered suggestions, such as anti-inflammatory medications, exercises, etc., but I found no improvement or relief.  I began to do some internet research and discovered Trigger Point Massage Therapy.  It made so much sense that I bought a copy of the book, The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition   This book has changed so much for our family. I wish I'd had it when my sons were playing ball in high school; we could have shortened the duration of so many sports injuries! We refer to this book to find solutions to many of the day to day pains that follow from working too hard, working in odd positions, overexertion, and just being "out of condition." Oh, and let's not forget the effects of stress on muscle tension! To work on some of the trigger points, it helps to have a partner who is also familiar with the techniques in the book, but many spots can be addressed with a tennis ball or lacrosse ball.  A thera cane is also very useful and highly recommended for self treatment.  If any of your daily activities leave you with aching, sore muscles then you really owe it to yourself to find out more about Trigger Point Massage Therapy.  It's amazing what a difference this has made in our lives!

Two treasuries at one time

Please visit this latest treasury to see how soothing green can be!  http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=104770

Expressions in Clay

I snagged my first Treasury on Etsy.  I took this opportunity to select pieces which reflected a variety of construction methods, surface treatments, and firing methods. No standard tableware here. Although a couple of the pieces are functional, most a decorative.  I hope you enjoy this sensual collection from members of the Etsy Mud Team.

Happy New Year

It's a new year, but it's hard getting started again after a 3 week break.  Where are all those great ideas and great intentions I had when I couldn't act on them because I had to prepare for the lovely,  long Christmas vacation trip?  We.., I think they left with me when I left the house, only they didn't come back with me.  Fortunately, I left myself some notes, notes written to keep me sane when I couldn't work. So now to begin the project list.  If it wasn't so darn cold outside, it would be a lot easier to get started. okay, so I'll shift gears and look over my list for handbuilding projects that I can do where it's warm - inside the house.  Pins, pendants, and magnets for Valentine's and Mardi Gras and a kiln goddess for the Etsy Mud Team Challenge. I'm going to start with the godess, because she'll need time to dry.

We'll be at the Mandeville Trailhead on Girod St. in Mandeville, Saturday November 28, from 9 to 1.  We're offering 10% off to all customers who mention this blog, as well as, Facebook fans, Etsy fans, EMT Etsy mud team members, and  Louisiana Handmade fans/team members.  If you can't come by the Trailhead, visit my Etsy shop and mentions thi promo in the notes to seller to get the discount. (Some items in the Etsy shop will be deactivated for the Saturday morning sale at the Trailhead, but will be re-activated in the afternoon).  Items we'll be selling include: oil diffuser bottles, sake cups, shot glasses,  our larger/heavier pottery (that costs more to ship), and our altered pottery.

Good News

We have been included in Treasury West by     DorothyDomingo. Please visit the page to see "Clay...Quilts...and Cozy"  What a nice way to welcome us to the Etsy Mud Team!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=75180