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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Turning Leaf Touch,

The Holidaze are upon us! Do you love it?

I trust all to be well in your world today! Just a note to inform you of some recent changes with Turning Leaf Touch ~ Jan's Massaging Body Work, I am pleased to announced a new location!

I have been currently offering Swedish (Relaxation Massage, Warm Stones ( Massage using warm stones that increases circulation and brings an awareness to a new level of relaxation), Neuromuscular Therapy ( Massage that engages movement of muscles & soft tissue while applying touch) and Reiki (Non invasive energy work~ relaxing & healing).

Remember, there are many benefits to massage and bodywork, such as the release of chronic muscular tension and discomfort, improving circulation, increased joint flexibility, reduction of mental / physical fatigue and stress, promoting faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improved posture, and reducing blood pressure. Massage and bodywork are also know to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being.

Holiday Special

For the holidays I am offering 1 & 1.5 hour sessions at a reduced rate as a gift for you, (Please see below for current rates & times.)

New Location ~ 200 East Swallow @ Tranquility Center.

If there are any inquiries, please contact me via phone or email. I look forward to working with you in the near future, call & book your session(s) today!

In Love & Light,

--Jan

Holiday Rates

1 Hr Swedish and /or Neuromuscular Therapy and/ or Reiki Session $ 50*
1.5 Hr Swedish and /or Neuromuscular Therapy, and / or Reiki Session $ 75*
1 Hr Warm Stone Session $ 55*
1.5 Hr Warm Stone Session $ 82*

Business Hours By Appt

M-W 9am-12:30pm

Thurs.-Sun 9am-8:00pm

Modalities for wellness & relaxation: Swedish Relaxation, Warm Stones, Postural Facilitation,

Integrative NMT, Clinical Sports Massage, Reiki

Gift Certificates Available

Contact Information

Studio Address

200 E. Swallow :: Map It
Located downstairs in the Tranquility Center

Mailing Address

2718 Antelope Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525

Telephone

(970) 691-3942

Email

jan@turningleaftouch.com

Website
http://turningleaftouch.com

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Christmas Goodies

Hot Caramel Apple Drink

Eating and drinking are the key elements of any Christmas gathering with various types of cocktails and mocktails forming the basis of most meals. So if you are planning on having a house full of guests during Christmas, make sure that you have a bartender’s guide on your bed side table. Try some family favorites or shake up some new kinds by asking friends and family for fresh recipes. Check the internet; there are hundreds of Christmas drinks recipes available online. Here are two popular recipes, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic.

Ingredients:

* 8 oz. apple juice
* 1 tbsp cinnamon syrup (recipe provided)
* whipped cream; caramel syrup
* nutmeg
* cinnamon

Method:
Heat apple juice and bring it to a gentle rolling boil.Add 1 tbsp of cinnamon syrup to an empty mug. Now add theboiled apple juice. Top with whipped cream, add a generous portion of caramel syrup and let it run into the juice. Ifrequired, add extra measures of whipped cream and caramel.Sprinkle with nutmeg and cinnamon.

To make cinnamon Syrup:

* 1 cup sugar
* 1/8th tsp Salt
* 2 tbsp flour
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 2/3 cups water

Mix well and boil until thick. Add 2 tbsp butter.

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Christmas Candies

Christmas candies are a favorite with both adults and children alike and a plate of assorted candies gets more appreciation than any other gourmet food. So if are planning on having a house full of guests during Christmas, make sure that you have boxes full of different kinds of Christmas candies in your larder. Make some family favorites and bake some new kinds by asking friends and family for fresh recipes. Try the internet; there are hundreds of candy recipes available online. Just go to either the Yahoo or the Google site and watch the magic unfold. Here are two favorites for you.

Christmas candy bars

Ingredients:

* 1 cup packed brown sugar;
* 2/3 cup butter cups quick cooking oats;
* 1 tablespoon vanilla essence;
* 1/2 cup light corn syrup
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips;
* 2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter

Method:
Grease and lightly dust a 9in. x 13in. baking pan. Lightly grease a 9? x 13? pan.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together till light and fluffy. Mix in the oats, the vanilla essence and the corn syrup.
Smooth this dough into a flat pan cake like shape in the greased pan. Bake for approx. 15 minutes (take care to not over bake).
While the dough is cooking, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together over low heat. Let the cookie base cool a bit and then spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture on top. Cool completely and cut into pieces.

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12 Days of Christmas with
John Denver & the Muppets

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Posted on Dec 19, 2007 by Jan