Winter is not quite at the end but there are signs that spring is on its way here in British Columbia. We still have some snow and a threat of some more to come, but the snowdrops are peeking through; they are later than usual but at least they are here. I find it amazing how this delicate little flower survives the harsh winter then pushes up through the ground so it can get some of the mild, wintry sun on its face.
 
The Snowdrop is my birth flower, as I was born in January. I would like to identify with this brave little flower but I seem to have a weak immune system. I chronically struggle with the cold virus and am constantly being re-infected. The lesson I cannot seem to learn is to give my body the time to build up its own defences and work together with the essential oils to fight back.
 
In this newsletter we are talking about Lavender essential oil. What prompted me to profile lavender this month is that we have received notice that it will be going up in price - we should expect to see about a 30% increase! We placed a large order this month so our supplies at current prices should last us until the end of March. At this point I do not know what has sent the price up but I will try to find out. Our customer profile this month is Koochie Koo, a company that makes natural products for your sensitive baby.
 
I hope you are all looking forward to Valentines Day. Even if you don't have a special someone in your life, make sure to treat yourself. Allow yourself some time, even if it's only a soak in the tub with a good book and a rose hydrosol mask on!  In the words of Princess Diana, "Always do what your heart tells you to do".