“When we heal the earth, we heal ourselves.” ~David Orr
April seems to be flying by! And as an aspiring tree-hugger, one of my favorite ‘holidays’ is right around the corner...yes, Earth Day!
Earth Day started over 40 years ago and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. It’s a designated day (April 22) to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth’s natural environment.
As you know, free to be yoga tees® prides itself for being eco-friendly. The yoga tees are made from organic/sustainable fabrics, plus the custom design work is printed with low-impact water-based inks. This route was a no-brainer when the free to be yoga tees® concept took off, and the commitment to grow even greener each and every day helps make this journey so exciting!
In celebration of Earth Day, free to be yoga tees® will bring back FREE SHIPPING for one week only! Starting this Monday (April 16) at 10 a.m. through Earth Day (Sunday, April 22) at 11:59 p.m., enjoy shipping on the house for all orders on freetobeyogatees.com! While Earth Day is only one day, we’ll be celebrating it all week long on our Facebook and Twitter pages leading up to the big day with fun ideas on what we can all do to make a difference and be “greener.” If you haven’t connected with us socially yet, please do so! :)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/free-to-be-yoga-tees/131445043564271
Twitter: http://twitter.com/freetobeyogatee
Also, stay tuned for more details coming very soon on the newest free to be yoga tee which will go on sale later this spring. I’m really excited about it and I think you will be too.
I’ll leave you with a slogan from a Coca-Cola ad I came across about a year ago...it stuck with me and it’s very appropriate given this blog entry and Earth Day right around the corner. The ad said, “Impact the world, not the Earth.”
Happy Earth Day, everyone!
Namaste
Julie
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Exciting News!
“Chance is always powerful. Let your hook be always cast; In the pool where you least expect it, there will be a fish.” ~Ovid
Happy Monday!!! I just wanted to share a brief update with you, one that I’m very excited about and hope you are too!
I’m thrilled to announce Santosha Yoga in Chesterfield, MI will now be selling select styles of free to be yoga tees®! If you live on the east side, make sure to drop in and check them out. Located at 48774 Gratiot, Santosha Yoga offers a variety of classes as well as massage. To learn more, visit the studios website at www.santoshayogami.com
In addition, I have some other fantastic news to share. Starting in April, free to be yoga tees® will also be available for sale at the Art-is-in Market gallery at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, MI! Art-is-in Market features Michigan designers and has a wonderful variety of art, jewelry, clothing and more! I’m delighted free to be yoga tees® will be included and hope you’ll come check it out at some point. The store is located on the second level of the Macy’s concourse, next to Ann Taylor. For more information on Art-is-in Market, visit http://www.artisinmarket.com
I am so grateful for these opportunities, and excited for the possibilities that lay ahead.
Until next time...
Namaste
Happy Monday!!! I just wanted to share a brief update with you, one that I’m very excited about and hope you are too!
I’m thrilled to announce Santosha Yoga in Chesterfield, MI will now be selling select styles of free to be yoga tees®! If you live on the east side, make sure to drop in and check them out. Located at 48774 Gratiot, Santosha Yoga offers a variety of classes as well as massage. To learn more, visit the studios website at www.santoshayogami.com
In addition, I have some other fantastic news to share. Starting in April, free to be yoga tees® will also be available for sale at the Art-is-in Market gallery at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, MI! Art-is-in Market features Michigan designers and has a wonderful variety of art, jewelry, clothing and more! I’m delighted free to be yoga tees® will be included and hope you’ll come check it out at some point. The store is located on the second level of the Macy’s concourse, next to Ann Taylor. For more information on Art-is-in Market, visit http://www.artisinmarket.com
I am so grateful for these opportunities, and excited for the possibilities that lay ahead.
Until next time...
Namaste
Monday, February 27, 2012
Leap Day!
“Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” ~Theophrastus
In honor of Leap Day, free to be yoga tees® will offer free shipping all day long on Wednesday, February 29!
Since we get a bonus day this year, why not offer all of you a bonus for supporting free to be yoga tees®? :)
What else is on your Leap Day list? Make the most of this extra day!! Do something daring...try something new...call a friend you haven’t talked to in ages. Take advantage of this extra 24 hours and have some fun!
And of course, shop from midnight through 11:59 p.m. this Wednesday at freetobeyogatees.com and take advantage of free shipping!
Take a leap!
Namaste
In honor of Leap Day, free to be yoga tees® will offer free shipping all day long on Wednesday, February 29!
Since we get a bonus day this year, why not offer all of you a bonus for supporting free to be yoga tees®? :)
What else is on your Leap Day list? Make the most of this extra day!! Do something daring...try something new...call a friend you haven’t talked to in ages. Take advantage of this extra 24 hours and have some fun!
And of course, shop from midnight through 11:59 p.m. this Wednesday at freetobeyogatees.com and take advantage of free shipping!
Take a leap!
Namaste
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Create Balance
“The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you've lost it.” ~Anonymous
Wow, this month is flying by! February is nearly over and I just realized this is my first blog entry of the month!
February has been jam packed--so much going on!!! Thankfully, I was fortunate enough to squeeze in a vacation--a much needed one! When I started my own company, I assumed getting away from work would be much easier since I was my own boss. It’s actually the complete opposite! And while it was difficult to leave work behind, it was wonderful to take some “me” time to recharge my batteries and seek new inspiration.
I don’t know about you, but it seems life just keeps getting crazier by the day. With so much going on, I find it hard to carve out “me” time. And trying to meet up with friends? Gosh, I have to schedule that out at least a couple of weeks in advance since their schedules seem to be equally insane! Going on vacation and slowing down the pace was a great reminder to recreate the balance.
Without balance, we’d go crazy. It’s not healthy. I learned that myself a few years ago. I was a self-proclaimed workaholic, “married to my job” as I used to joke. When I quit that job, I spent quite a bit of time at the other end of the spectrum--sleeping in every day, reading the newspaper at Starbucks each morning, practicing yoga like crazy and traveling. Also not reality--at least not unless I win the lottery! :) It’s all about balance.
Through my yoga practice, I’ve worked on finding balance in my life. Unfortunately, I haven’t been to a class in quite awhile due to a grumpy body. It’s amazing how easy it is to get off track--which is why my trip came at a great time. Relaxing, soaking in some sunshine and enjoying the beauty of nature through some magnificent sunsets helped me check back in and focus.
So now I’m back, recharged, and ready to roll. It’s difficult to juggle our work and personal lives, but it’s worth the effort to keep the scales leveled and constantly work at creating balance.
As of reminder of this to myself, I bought a cute little frog figurine doing yoga while on vacation that literally says “create balance.” How perfect! Cute, huh?
Smile! :)
Namaste
Wow, this month is flying by! February is nearly over and I just realized this is my first blog entry of the month!
February has been jam packed--so much going on!!! Thankfully, I was fortunate enough to squeeze in a vacation--a much needed one! When I started my own company, I assumed getting away from work would be much easier since I was my own boss. It’s actually the complete opposite! And while it was difficult to leave work behind, it was wonderful to take some “me” time to recharge my batteries and seek new inspiration.
I don’t know about you, but it seems life just keeps getting crazier by the day. With so much going on, I find it hard to carve out “me” time. And trying to meet up with friends? Gosh, I have to schedule that out at least a couple of weeks in advance since their schedules seem to be equally insane! Going on vacation and slowing down the pace was a great reminder to recreate the balance.
Without balance, we’d go crazy. It’s not healthy. I learned that myself a few years ago. I was a self-proclaimed workaholic, “married to my job” as I used to joke. When I quit that job, I spent quite a bit of time at the other end of the spectrum--sleeping in every day, reading the newspaper at Starbucks each morning, practicing yoga like crazy and traveling. Also not reality--at least not unless I win the lottery! :) It’s all about balance.
Through my yoga practice, I’ve worked on finding balance in my life. Unfortunately, I haven’t been to a class in quite awhile due to a grumpy body. It’s amazing how easy it is to get off track--which is why my trip came at a great time. Relaxing, soaking in some sunshine and enjoying the beauty of nature through some magnificent sunsets helped me check back in and focus.
So now I’m back, recharged, and ready to roll. It’s difficult to juggle our work and personal lives, but it’s worth the effort to keep the scales leveled and constantly work at creating balance.
As of reminder of this to myself, I bought a cute little frog figurine doing yoga while on vacation that literally says “create balance.” How perfect! Cute, huh?
Smile! :)
Namaste
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Be the change.
“Man stands in his own shadow and wonders why it’s dark.” ~Zen Proverb
It doesn’t take a science degree to know that something is off. The weather in the midwest has been above normal. 40+ degrees in January can hardly be considered winter, right? And where is all of the snow?
Whether or not you believe climate change is a reality or just some kind of political conspiracy, it’s evident that the weather has been unusual. I actually saw a couple robins the other day, which is typically the first sign of spring in Michigan. It breaks my heart to see nature so confused.
What’s my point, you may ask? I will get to that...
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline. Yesterday, President Barack Obama rejected the permit. After a hard fought battle, hundreds of thousands of activist rejoiced that their voices were heard.
While there is no doubt this isn’t the last we’ve heard of the Keystone Pipeline, it does gives me hope. Hope that expectations have risen in moving away from our dependency on oil and toward a greener future. Hope that each of our voices, should we choose to use them, can make a difference. We all have the power to channel our inner activist and demand change for a better world.
So...how does this tie in with my babbling about the weather? I believe this whacky weather is nature telling us it’s out of balance. It’s a wake-up call to change our ways. We need to focus on cleaner and greener energy and embrace the environment rather then destroy it--and by saying no to the Pipeline--Americans have done just that.
And yes, all of this coming for the tee shirt girl. Well it is after all free to be yoga tees, yoga apparel & state of mind! If this is of no interest to you, just ignore me of course. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. :) It’s been interesting to watch all of this unfold. It was also quite amazing to witness those most passionate about it stand firm for a cause they so deeply believed in--and no matter which side you tend to lean--I think you can agree it’s wonderful to have the freedom to be heard!
The message is loud and clear...it’s time to put your foot down and stand up for what you believe in. Collectively we can strive to make a difference and build a brighter (and greener!!) world for future generations! The Keystone Pipeline is a prime example of this...proof positive we truly can be the change.
Until next time...
Namaste
It doesn’t take a science degree to know that something is off. The weather in the midwest has been above normal. 40+ degrees in January can hardly be considered winter, right? And where is all of the snow?
Whether or not you believe climate change is a reality or just some kind of political conspiracy, it’s evident that the weather has been unusual. I actually saw a couple robins the other day, which is typically the first sign of spring in Michigan. It breaks my heart to see nature so confused.
What’s my point, you may ask? I will get to that...
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline. Yesterday, President Barack Obama rejected the permit. After a hard fought battle, hundreds of thousands of activist rejoiced that their voices were heard.
While there is no doubt this isn’t the last we’ve heard of the Keystone Pipeline, it does gives me hope. Hope that expectations have risen in moving away from our dependency on oil and toward a greener future. Hope that each of our voices, should we choose to use them, can make a difference. We all have the power to channel our inner activist and demand change for a better world.
So...how does this tie in with my babbling about the weather? I believe this whacky weather is nature telling us it’s out of balance. It’s a wake-up call to change our ways. We need to focus on cleaner and greener energy and embrace the environment rather then destroy it--and by saying no to the Pipeline--Americans have done just that.
And yes, all of this coming for the tee shirt girl. Well it is after all free to be yoga tees, yoga apparel & state of mind! If this is of no interest to you, just ignore me of course. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. :) It’s been interesting to watch all of this unfold. It was also quite amazing to witness those most passionate about it stand firm for a cause they so deeply believed in--and no matter which side you tend to lean--I think you can agree it’s wonderful to have the freedom to be heard!
The message is loud and clear...it’s time to put your foot down and stand up for what you believe in. Collectively we can strive to make a difference and build a brighter (and greener!!) world for future generations! The Keystone Pipeline is a prime example of this...proof positive we truly can be the change.
Until next time...
Namaste
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Win a yoga tee!
"Winning is not everything, but the effort to win is." ~Zig Ziglar
Want a free to be yoga tee? Now is your chance!
Starting today, through Friday, Jan. 27, free to be yoga tees is giving you the chance to win your very own tee!
There are several ways to enter, which are outlined below.
1.) E-mail contests@freetobeyogatees.com for your chance to win! Please include ‘contest’ in the subject line and in the body of your e-mail include your name, mailing address and e-mail address (if you’d like to be added to the free to be e-database) and you are officially entered.
2.) Enter via Twitter during this time period by RETWEETING @freetobeyogatee tweets.
3.) Enter via Facebook by sharing ‘free to be yoga tees’ Facebook posts on your page during the contest window.
My goal in trying out a contest (this is the very first one!) is to increase the free to be yoga tee community. I hope to grow and need your help in doing so! :)
As a thank you for your help in spreading the word, you are entered to win a yoga tee. It’s that simple. Feel free to enter as many times as you’d like during this period. One winner will be chosen at random on Monday, Jan. 30.
The winner will receive a complimentary tee--the ‘peace, love, gratitude’ baby-rib tank in purely natural. Yes, the prize is a women’s tee--but men, if you enter and end up winning, you could always give it as a gift-Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! ;) You will have the choice in size--small, medium or large.
Good luck!
Namaste
Want a free to be yoga tee? Now is your chance!
Starting today, through Friday, Jan. 27, free to be yoga tees is giving you the chance to win your very own tee!
There are several ways to enter, which are outlined below.
1.) E-mail contests@freetobeyogatees.com for your chance to win! Please include ‘contest’ in the subject line and in the body of your e-mail include your name, mailing address and e-mail address (if you’d like to be added to the free to be e-database) and you are officially entered.
2.) Enter via Twitter during this time period by RETWEETING @freetobeyogatee tweets.
3.) Enter via Facebook by sharing ‘free to be yoga tees’ Facebook posts on your page during the contest window.
My goal in trying out a contest (this is the very first one!) is to increase the free to be yoga tee community. I hope to grow and need your help in doing so! :)
As a thank you for your help in spreading the word, you are entered to win a yoga tee. It’s that simple. Feel free to enter as many times as you’d like during this period. One winner will be chosen at random on Monday, Jan. 30.
The winner will receive a complimentary tee--the ‘peace, love, gratitude’ baby-rib tank in purely natural. Yes, the prize is a women’s tee--but men, if you enter and end up winning, you could always give it as a gift-Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! ;) You will have the choice in size--small, medium or large.
Good luck!
Namaste
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year
“Change is not something that we should fear. Rather, it is something that we should welcome. For without change, nothing in this world would ever grow or blossom, and no one in this world would ever move forward to become the person they’re meant to be.” -anonymous
I came across this quote and was immediately inspired. What a great way to kick off the new year!
Hello 2012!
Time to start making your list of New Year’s resolutions, right? Does it ever make you wonder why we wait until a new year to make changes in our lives?
We can embrace change anytime we want. It doesn’t have to be a new year to set goals for positive change. Whether you want to exercise more, eat healthier, work on relationships, or perhaps save the world, there is no one standing in your way of doing that any day of the year!
So even if you set out with a list of resolutions to kick off 2012, have no fear if you fall short. Tomorrow is a new day, and change is ready when you are!
Seize the day!
Namaste
I came across this quote and was immediately inspired. What a great way to kick off the new year!
Hello 2012!
Time to start making your list of New Year’s resolutions, right? Does it ever make you wonder why we wait until a new year to make changes in our lives?
We can embrace change anytime we want. It doesn’t have to be a new year to set goals for positive change. Whether you want to exercise more, eat healthier, work on relationships, or perhaps save the world, there is no one standing in your way of doing that any day of the year!
So even if you set out with a list of resolutions to kick off 2012, have no fear if you fall short. Tomorrow is a new day, and change is ready when you are!
Seize the day!
Namaste
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