Did you miss Earth Day?

Treat mom to something different and useful this Mother's Day!

Sunday, May 10th, Free

11am- Rain Barrels
Create and install a rain barrel from start to finish then learn learn how to attach it to a micro-irrigation system. Hands on demonstration.
Barrels are available for $30 each.

Noon- Composting
Step by step guide to starting your own compost system. Workshop starts with the basics of composting kitchen waste, then transferring it to an outside compost system.

Advanced composting topics include incorporating earthworms into your system and using compost for lawn and garden.

1pm- Aquaponics & Container Gardens
Create an edible and sustainable backyard by incorporating aquaponic and container gardening systems. See a working system in progress.

This is an outside location. Bring a lawn chair, sunscreen, and hat.

This event is possible through a grant from the Alafia and Peace River basin boards of the Southwest Florida Water Management.

The Health Chic House
12 N 5th St
Haines City, Fl 33844
863-419-8584

Earth Day Celebration 2009, The Health Chic House

2009 Event Schedule
Saturday, April 11, 10am-6pm

There will be three classrooms set-up for this event. The outside classroom, the inside classroom and the inside front workshop. This schedule will be updated weekly, so check back for updates so that you may plan your day accordingly. Visit the Class Descriptions, Instructor Bios, and other activities for more information. All workshops are FREE unless otherwise noted. Class times and topics subject to change.

Outside Classroom- Room A
10:10am- Using Rain Barrels
11:10am- Florida Friendly Landscaping
12:10pm- The Slow Food Movement
1:10pm- Composting
2:00pm- Benefits of Earthworms
3:00pm- Organic Gardening
4:00pm- Micro Irrigation
5:00pm- Using Rain Barrels
6:00pm- Florida Friendly Landscaping

Inside Classroom-Room B
10:30am- Hidden Rivers of Florida Movie
12:00pm- Beneficial Bugs
1:00pm- The Meatrix Movie
1:05pm- Healthy Living Trivia Game
2:15pm- Hidden Dangers in Kids’ Meals Movie
3:00pm- Tips for Saving Water Inside
3:30pm- Choosing the Right Low Flow Toliet
4:30pm- Healthy Living Trivia Game

Inside Front Workshop- Room C
10:30am- Making herbal salves and oils
11:30am- Step by Step Guide to Starting a Garden
12:30pm- A Better Sip...the Buzz on Organic Wine & Coffee
2:15pm- Choosing Healthy Food: Local, Organic & In Between
3:15pm- Intro to Aquaponics

In addition to workshops, various exhibits will happen throughout the day. Visit Other Activities and our Exhibitor/Vendor page to find out what else is happening.

There are a few vendor spaces still available. Call Wendimere Reilly at 863-419-8584 for more details.

Don’t miss out on Earth Day Celebration 2010. Book your sponsorship and vendor space now for 2009 pricing.

Reduce--Reuse--Recycle
Take the Pledge Today!

Earth Day is one of the signature events at The Health Chic House. Our event is held in partnership with the Haines City Park and Rec Dept, and Main Street.

This event has been made possible through a generous grant from the Southwest Florida Water Management Peace and Alafia River Basin Boards, sponsorship by Florida Refuse and other local patrons.

February Classes at The Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa

Business Meetings Every Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Join Michele Boeddeker every Friday evening from 5:30-6:30pm to learn more about Nature's Sunshine Products. Discover how easy it is to share these products with your friends and family. Find resources and tips on how to develop your own NSP Business.

February 7th, 9-10:30am, $15, Romance Herbs and Aromatherapy
Join us and learn about herbs that may heighten passion with your partner. Experience aromas for creating a romantic atmosphere and make your own sensual massage roll-on. Come feel the love!

February 11th, 6-8pm, $40, Perfume Making
Join Michele Boeddeker for this fun class where you learn how to make your own perfume using 100% essential oils. Take home your signature scent to enjoy.

February 12th, 6-7pm, $15, Heart Herbs and Aromatherapy
Learn which herbs and essential oils are beneficial to the heart and circulatory system to promote optimal performance. Take home a Free Gift.

February 17th, 6-9pm, $25, CPR
Learn how to save a life by attending this class. Learn Basic Life Support, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator by Patricia Pioro, RN, BSN

February 18th, 5-6pm, Free, Herbal Orientation
Join Michele Boeddeker to learn how to incorporate healthy habits into your lifestyle. Gain insight on simple ways to upgrade your choices for imporved health.

February 19th,11-4pm, Price Varies, Blood Analysis
Call 352-243-3588 to make an appointment with Brandi Stewart, Microscopist, to have your live and dried blood cells analyzed.

February 21th, 9-10am, Free, Herbal Hour-Chinese Herbalism
Learn the basic principals of Chinese Herbalism and which Nature's Sunshine
combinations support each element. Learn which element you are and how to customize a program to meet your specific needs.

February 25th, 6-7:30pm, $10,Hormone Balancing for Men and Women
Join Michele Boeddeker as she helps you understand the differences between male and female hormones and their effects on the body. Learn which different products are beneficial when balancing these hormones.

February 25th, 6-7pm, $15, Advanced Aromatherapy
Learn about various essential oils including their properties and benefits. Gain tips for proper dilution ratios, blending techniques and why quality matters.

Earth Day at The Health Chic House Haines City

Save the Date!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Eco-Greetings!

The 2nd Annual Earth Day Celebration at The Health Chic House will take place on Saturday, April 11th, 10am-7pm. There is already a full day of workshops and activities scheduled. See the list at Earth Day 2009.

We are currently accepting applications for vendors, workshop presenters, and entertainers. School/civic groups are encouraged to enter their Earth Day projects. Prizes will be awarded for creativity, content, and usefulness.

Visit the Photo Album to see the highlights from last year's event.

If you are interested in volunteering for the event, or for more information call Wendimere Reilly at 863-419-8584 or email healthchichouse@mac.com.

Valentine's Spa Specials at Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings

Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings February Spa Specials

Pamper yourself or the one that you love with one of our relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatments for only

$50 per treatment

Choose from a one hour custom facial, one hour custom massage or a one hour Spa Sampler (facial/massage combo.)

Gift Certificates Available

Specials valid Feb 1-28, 2009

Herb Shoppe Cagan Crossings at Chocolate Fest

Chocolate Fest
Wednesday, Feb 11th, 4-7pm
Tickets- $5 (tix on sale at 3pm day of event)

The Town Center at Cagan Crossings will be holding the first annual Chocolate Fest on Wednesday, February 11th, 4-7pm. Tickets are $5.00 each and go on sale the day of the event at 3pm. Ticket holders will visit participating Town Center merchants to receive their chocolate tastings.

Participating merchants include: Anytime Fitness, China 2, Goin' Postal, Herb Shoppe, Herme's Barber Club, NY Beauty Supply, Florida Blood Mobile, Four Corners Academy of the Arts, Simka's Sweets, Ricky Ritos, Rollin Dough Bake Shop, Xavier's, Posh Tanning, and Sabor Tropical. Be sure to arrive early as there will only be 100 tickets sold for this event.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Cagan Crossings Merchant Alliance and will be used to sponsor future community focused events. For more information visit www.cagancrossings.com or call Wendimere at 352-243-9005.

January Classes at The Clermont Herb Shoppe & Day Spa

Business Meetings Every Friday 5:30pm-6:30pm

Join Michele Boeddeker every Friday evening from 5:30-6:30pm to learn more abut Nature's Sunshine Products. Discovery how easy it is to share these products with your friends and family. Find resources and tips on to to develop your own NSP Business.

January 14th, 5-6pm, Free, Herbal Orientation

Let Michele Boeddeker teach you some of the basics for a healthier lifestyle. She will give you the tools to help you choose which lifestyle upgrades are for you and your family. Get healthy by being smarter about our choices.
January 15th, 6-7pm, $15, Aromatherapy 101
Join Cristine to learn basic information on the use of pure essential oils including history, safety, benefits and application. This class is great for beginners or those who want to brush up on the basics.
January 17th, 9-10am, Free, Herbal Hour
This months herbal hour is on "Iodine Deficiency." Learn the importance that Iodine plays in the functioning of our body systems.

January 20th, 6-9pm, $25, CPR
Learn how to save a live by attending this class. Learn Basic Life Support, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator by Patricia Pioro, RN, BSN

January 21st, 6-8pm, $175, Self Discovery Through Journaling
Let Lee Butler, herbalist and Certified Natural Health Profession, take you on a 5 week journey of journaling every Wednesday. Let her teach you valuable tools to empower yourself to reach within to discover your inner wisdom. You will be guided through various exercises to tap into your intuition, open up creativity and bring clarity to your life.

January 22nd, 6-7pm, $15, Clean Green

This class is a great way to clean your home without using harsh chemicals. You will learn to clean everything from your clothes to your bathrooms naturally.

January 24th, 9-10am, $10, A New Year-A New You

Get serious about committing to making your New Year's resolution happen. Join Michele Boeddeker to learn how Super Trio and Supplements can give your body the tools it needs to meet your goals and stay on track.

January 28th, 11:30-2pm by Appt. Only, Price Varies, Thermal Imaging
Thermal Imaging is available by appointment only. Known to detect inflammation in the body. The prices vary depending on which body parts are imaged. Call for further information 352-243-3588.

January 30th, 6-7pm, $10, Candida Class, Part 2
This is a follow up class to answer any questions or concerns that one might have during there Candida Cleansing. This class will be taught by Wendimere Reilly, Hip, Fun, and Delicious Living.