New JOOS Depot at Bodyscapes Brookline

We're excited to announce our newest JOOS DEPOT:

BodyScapes
1285 Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner)
Brookline

As a reminder, orders may be placed at orders@drinkjoos.com.
For questions or comments please contact us at info@drinkjoos.com or call 617-942-JOOS (5667).

How important is it for you to minimize stress and reduce chaos? Here's a way out of it...Maxine Gautier to the rescue

What do you do to be organized and minimize chaos?

Some people may consider hiring a professional organizer as a discretionary item, but I consider this a necessary expense, especially in the case of Max Gautier. With the rare exception, no one works well in chaos. Simply put, chaos adds stress, and in many of our cases, a lot of stress. When we're stressed, we don't function well, can become ill, and are uptight with our loved ones.

When I feel like my house is whirling out of control with mail piling up and papers scattered in every direction, my first call is to Max. She is non judgmental, efficient and a master mind at developing easy-to-use systems.

For more information, go to the link below:
http://ofuorganizing.com/
or contact her at:
978-857-5513
info@ofuorganizing.com

My Daughter Fia and The Night We Lost Electricty: The little lessons in life can teach us so much, especially about mindful eating!

Our neighborhood lost our electricity for approximately 7 hours on Friday. As I took a walk with my 9-year old daughter, Fia, in the evening, we marveled at people sitting at their dining room tables huddled around candles eating take-out. There were more people out walking than usual and we all greeted each other with warm smiles. The energy in the neighborhood seemed more relaxed than usual.

When Fia and I arrived home, we sat on the living room couch and had a long conversation about her week at camp, friends, anything that came to her mind. Typically, I'd be running around the house doing yet another load of laundry, attending to never ending emails, making beds, etc. I actually had a good excuse to take a breath and give my daughter my undivided attention. Sadly, it felt like a luxury.

For dinner, since I couldn't cook. We had raw nuts and fruits and vegetables I had purchased that day at a farmers market. When I asked Fia if she wanted dessert, she said, "No Mommy, I'm really full." I was, too.

This experience underscored for me how the more stimulus we have around us, the more absent we become because we're so distracted. Less truly is more, particularly when it comes to being present and mindful in the way we eat and deal with the relationships around us.

How many times do we say something we regret because we're over-tired or anxious? How often do we beat ourselves up for turning to food for comfort because we feel so overwhelmed with life?

One of the biggest goals of the JOOS Cleanse is to enable us to regroup. I do the JOOS Cleanse at least 4 times per year, in each season, because inevitably, life creeps up on me and I need to get back on track.

JOOS would love to support you on your road to a healthier lifestyle!

Looking for a Fabulous, Fun Workout? Try Zumba with Alexa at Siagel Productions

This past Wednesday, I attended my first Zumba Class with Alexa at Siagel Productions at 94 Rowe Street, Auburndale! My friend Suzanne wore her Polar watch and it registered she burned 900 calories in one hour. If you want to have so much fun, see friends and have a terrific work out, this is the class to attend. Every Wednesday at 10am. Hope to see you there next week.

For more information, please go to: http://www.siagelproductions.com/