UNBEATABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS

 Some gifts are so good you have to buy two

 

I promised to post some unbeatable gift ideas. Most of these unique suggestions will not be found at the mall, but are sure to please the lucky recipients.

Books always make great gifts. I have a terrific one that you may want to consider.

Lunch with Buddha written by my friend Roland Merullo. This guy is one fantastic storyteller. And, as I have said before…he’s a genuinely great man! You should buy his entire collection! He’s prolific. There are lots to choose from. Some of my favorites are American Savior or In Revere, In Those Days….

I loved his latest book Lunch with Buddha so much I bought two. www.roldandmerullo.com

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Who doesn’t like Mermaids? My pal Ramune makes them by hand. She’s Addicted to Mermaids.

And that is the name of her wonderful and whimsical site. Check it out. By placing an order you can be sure you are sending a gift that is unique and creative. Ramune works hard and her quality creations make great presents. www.addictedtomermaids.com

Ramune & her mermaids

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Everyone needs a calendar. There is a fabulous site called Love’s Freeway. Treat your eyes and see for yourself. A former writing coach of mine is an expert photographer. Her calendars sell out every year! www.lovesfreeway.com

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For something exquisite Shoyeido Incense is my all-time favorite. The exclusive family recipe has been produced in Japan by hand for over 300 years! You get the feeling like you are in an exotic Japanese Tea house, a mist of puffy clouds, or soaking in a warm bath. The second to none mixtures are blissful.

They are made with only the finest ingredients and there are so many scents to choose from. Your friends will appreciate the sensational aroma in their home. Everyone who enters will surely ask “What is that amazing scent?” Buy some for yourself too and mellow out! Sat Nam…

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If you are a BIG Spender and want to go all out and give a gift that truly lasts forever….then go to my BFF’s site www.dalefournier.com and buy one of her Antique Diamond Rings! My head Is spinning at the thought. I dream of having an array of brilliant colorful gems on all my fingers…. But, just start with one! Miss Dale will be glad to help you choose the one that is perfect for you. Her tastes are impeccable. She has me for her BFF doesn't she?!

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Last, but certainly not least, is the GIFT of your precious and valued time. Visiting friends and family over the holiday season is the best gift of all! Sharing memories over cups of tea, fresh roasted coffee….or a Mistletoe Martini simply can’t be beat! Pass the Eggnog please…. And scroll around this blog for the most exclusive coffee and tea selections on earth!
 

p.s. I love Uggs! One of my Christmas Dreams is to buy everyone I know a pair!

 

 

PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE SUPERMODELS READ AGELESS

Doing the Ageless with Aunty thing

This is my young niece Rosie in a fashion show. Right after this picture was taken I ran backstage to give her a big hug and compliment her on a fabulous job. Her friend's mom asked about my blog. Rosie knows the motto here is: how to live well, have fun, and remain ageless in any economy. She said, "Aunty, if I follow your blog will I look as young as you when I am your age?" I took that as a compliment and told her of course she will! But, the only way to find out for sure is check back in with Ageless with Aunty thirty years from today, and if Rosie looks something like she does here, you'll know it works! I can save you some suspense though...following this blog helps instill an ageless attitude and healthy lifestyle. I have proof at the end of this post! Because here at ageless we don't stay down for long. We let things go! We eat healthy foods, we pray, and we love every moment of life...We are thankful for who we are!

And, speaking of runways....I heard there are some other super models who read Ageless with Aunty. Here is one of my favorites, Kate Moss. I apologize for the cigarette. Certainly that is not a way to stay healthy or to have fun. But, when you look like Kate Moss it's probably fun just to wake up and look in the mirror. It's probably a trip buying clothes that are a size one, and have every door open for you, and opened too.

We can learn from this picture though... I would like to say don't be jealous of gorgeous, rich, supermodels or the likes of. Jealously is not healthy nor is it ageless. Ninety-nine percent of the women in the world don't look like Kate Moss, and many of them are happy. The only reason I even posted such a glossy is... I think it's absolutely a stunning shot. I may not look like Kate Moss, but, I am happy for her. She makes the world a prettier place. If she really is reading Ageless with Aunty, I would like to ask her to replace the cigarette with a cup of green tea next time. Or, maybe ask her if we can take a picture together. Wow...what would that be like? Renee Gold posing with Kate Moss. I promise to tell you all about it, including her exercise and diet regime. We might not look like her, but, it's fun trying (as you can see below).

This is my Kate Moss imitation circa early eighties.

Kate was five.

I think following, and living out what is talked about on this blog does help with staying healthy, happy, and holy. Here is a picture of the author of  Ageless with Aunty  taken almost thirty years after the one above...

2011

DE-AGE and DELIGHT WITH TEA....

The fountain of youth?

What does tea have to do with Memorial Day Weekend? Well, there’s iced lavender tea when relaxing on your hammock. Hibiscus berry ice-tea on the deck with friends, iced mint green tea for those Zen moments, and good old fashioned sweet ice-tea for front porch and backyard sipping!

I simply don’t picture myself doing anything anymore that doesn’t involve some type of tea. As I write this sitting at my computer, I am drinking an earthy Pu-erh (ancient tea)…and wow, what a kick. This beverage is so fine. The color is lovely, the taste, the smell, and even the tea cup. They all come together perfectly and these simple tea moments carry me a long way. These simple tea moments enhance the quality of my day to day life.

                                           iced matcha

Part of the fun of getting together with my friends is selecting which tea to serve. And, I am honored when my friend Carroll says “Tea taste better with you.”

a healthy six pack and then some

I am often asked what I use on my skin to stay young looking. The truth is I attribute white tea (known for anti-aging) to any glow that my skin might have. Drinking White and Oolong Tea have been a daily ritual for the last ten years.

Have you tried any new teas lately? I could suggest you try anything by Rishi Tea. They are an outstanding tea company with integrity towards tea. I did a little research and Dr. Oz and Dr. Weil both seem to like genmaicha, one of my new favorites. I discovered the pretty little bag (it’s like brown rice popcorn) in one of those tiny Asian markets.  This delicious green tea is highly drinkable. In Japan they call it “popcorn tea.”

A tea blog that you might enjoy is the Half Dipper. There is also Samavar Tea Lounge. And, I believe Upton Tea Company has close to EVERY tea on earth! I read their catalog like a novel.
They proably even have the tea to the right>!

Even Aunty (featured above) who had a lifetime love affair with coffee…..during the last seven years of her life (and some of her best), cherished our teas for two!

A high quality organic loose tea is suggested whenever possible for what I believe to be the healthiest brew under the sun.

Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary~ Chinese Proverb~

www.uptontea.com

www.rishitea.com

                                                                      Cheers~