Top 10 tips for leading a healthy, balanced life

Information Worth sharing!

1. Laughter!
It's true that laughter is the best medicine. It's free, readily available and the benefits are instantaneous. Laughter is so beneficial that you can actually join laughter workshops to trigger those 'happy hormones' (endorphins) and induce that warm glow of well-being.

2. Exercise
There are no shortcuts to a healthy lifestyle without exercise It strengthens the body and can help to clear the mind. Above all, it's enjoyable and entirely portable, so there's no reason not to get involved!

3. Eat fresh
Try replacing your daily caffeine fix with a freshly-squeezed juice occasionally; why not also try different combinations of fruit and/ or vegetable in your juices

4. Indulge yourself occasionally
Life should be joyful, not a guilt trip and the occasional indulgence is ok. Take the phone off the hook and soak in a deep bath, treat yourself to a massage or your favourite chocolate bikkies without getting the ‘guilts'. Organise a babysitter for the kids and enjoy a date with your spouse or partner without needing an occasion to celebrate.

5. Exercise calm
Life can't always slow its pace but you can. If your mind is constantly skipping ahead to anticipate or fret about that next phone call/deadline/relationship issue then try simple mental exercises to bring your awareness back into the present. Feel the weight of your body on the ground and turn your hearing out to listen to the sounds that are actually there (not the busy narrative in your head). This entire process can take three seconds or three minutes but it just may help you to feel refreshed and calmer afterwards.

6. Take time out
Stepping off the treadmill is essential to maintaining a healthy mind. It doesn't have to cost anything; it may simply be allowing yourself time to do whatever it is that recharges your batteries. Potter in the garden, read a book, listen to music or simply sit and think. Take a drive and immerse yourself in nature to pare back some of the slickness of city life and fall back into the slower rhythms of the natural world.

7. Check your priorities
Have you ever lifted your head up from the daily grind and wondered when living became surviving? Keep issues in context by examining them in relation to what you truly value, whether it's family, your social network or your own sense of integrity. Ask yourself where your priorities lie and whether your actions are in line with them.

8. Keep learning
Keep your mind sharp by engaging your interest; try learning a new language or take up a new hobby.

9. Give something back
Giving back could be a simple as listening to a friend who needs a sounding board or as involved as volunteering for a cause. Either way it's a valuable contribution and it also helps to shed some perspective on your own life.

10. Positive attitude
Attitude is everything. Thoughts are energy and your motivation propels them. If you maintain a positive attitude, chances are you'll attract positive, upbeat people, face challenges in good humour and keep your goals in sight.

Infomation provided from map my fitness
http://mapmyfitness.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=334784

WuChi is on Face Book too.......

Join the new WuChi by Maks group on face book and keep us posted on your feed backs and we will keep you posted about our regular WuChi champagne & mingle parties.

Click on the link below to join

http://www.facebook.com/pages/WuChi-by-Maks-Luxury-Natural-Skincare/20126170188




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It's a Wrap

Just finished showcasing the WuChi by Maks range at these 2 exhibitions

Following the Vitality Show in London we were featured by the British Satellite Network News (BSN) and interviewed by them.
We say thank you to the team for recognising our efforts and the quality of our brand.

To Watch this interview clip:Click on the link below:

I was interviewed and our WuChi products were also on display

http://www.bsn.org.uk/index.php?action=search&search=vitality+show

TITLE:BRITISH PRODUCTS LEAD VITALITY SHOW LONDON 31 MARCH 2008:Our bit starts from 01:47sec or just about and continues.

I was a bit nervous !!!!

Facial Muslin Cloth

Quite a few people come up to me and ask what really is a muslin Cloth?
they want to know why the hype about Muslin cloths are about... what is does and where they can buy them...


So here it goes...
Before you read on .. just to let you know that you can buy Organic Facial Muslin Cloths from WuChi.. .it took a while to source from France.. to make sure we got the best! just for you.

Muslin Cloths..

What is it?
A gentle way to exfoliate your skin naturally for that salon at home experience using our 100% organic pure cotton muslin cleansing cloth. We call this the WuChi Miracle cloth. The 5 minutes facial for serious benefits

Contains: a pack of 3 organic cleansing cloths to gently exfoliate and deep cleanse your skin while boosting circulation at the same time. Use daily for effective and regular deep cleansing to boost circulation and slough away dead skin cells.
Sumptuously wrapped in tissue and Packed in our silk signature black box

Benefits
Kind to skin
Suitable for all skin types
Enhances daily cleansing
Sloughs away dead skin cells
Stimulates circulation
A must for your daily routine
Purifies & gently exfoliates
Machine washable

How to use:
Apply WuChi creamy cleanser or Almond face Scrub on face and neck and gently massage into the skin using your finger tips. Dip Cloth in warm water, wring and press into the face and hold for 5 seconds then gently massage the face through the cloth with your finger tips in a circular motion until all the traces of the product has been removed.

After use splash your face with cold water or toner to tighten pores. Follow with moisturiser from the WuChi skincare range suitable for your skin type.

We recommended:
Almond face Scrub, -creamy exfoliating scrub cleanser
Orange blossom cleanser
Rose water toner

Price:
Set of 3- £ 12.00
Offer: This item free postage and Packaging with Almond Face scrub

Where to buy
Online http://www.wuchi.co.uk/
Call 08704132685 to place your order
mail: info@wuchi.co.uk
Click here to buy now

Self promotion is not that bad ey!

This is purely self promotion! sometimes it helps to count your blessings.

And everything else will follow. Especially now that everything is happening at the same time.

Presently things are hotting up! apart from the WuChi black box under way- see previous post

We are preparing for 2 prestigious health & beauty exhibitions where our products will be show cased

(1) The vitality show 27th-30th March 2008

Olympia, Kensington London

Stand A267a http://www.thevitalityshow.co.uk/

(2) Natural & Organic products Europe

13th-14th April 2008

Olympia, Kensington, London

Stand 1143 http://www.naturalproducts.co.uk/

Same venue and only a week apart. If only after the first event things stay the same and we just stroll in a week after to continue from where we stopped. I hear you say "you wish" yeap absolutely.

I love challenges and besides events like this are a big learning curve for me to keep abreast with the Skincare and cosmetic industry. You have to know what is happing in the market otherwise take a hike.

Give you an example- Following the first ever exhibition at the Natural and organic products Europe exhibition in less than a year we re-branded about 13 of our products, We changed the packaging ASAP to conform with the luxurious, sophisticated, clean, stylish but simplicity of our image. It is not that the jars were not fantastic - it's just that We are WuChi

I say its been absolutely worth it and it is called Branding to the T ( Knowing what you want)

WuChi black box in the making

Hi everyone wishing you all a happy St Patrick's day and a happy birthday to baby who turned 5 today.

OK- I confess I know I have not kept up my blog lately please forgive me, I promise to fit it in with the children, the news letter, the office( at home of course), the school run, and the everything else mums have to do and then end up supper mums.

Close your eyes and imagine doing the cooking and sending an email and answering the phone and helping with the home work all at once.

I assure you its not that bad.

Hope I have not made a bad job about making you change your mind about working from home, running a business you are passionate about, juggling 2 children/family and being 4 people in one. And oh.... Not forgetting work life balance.

OK What u been up to? behind the scene at WuChi

You see above there,!
there what!
that picture above!
wow that's huge,
yep!
what is that then?
you guessed right that!

That is my NEW Workshop! We call it WuChi black box. Am so excited i am moving from my kitchen table to my Garden. A formal workspace/shed to keep creating all my luxurious skincare goodies. I am so excited i cant wait. if only you know how much this means to me. I confess for over a year i have had a picture of shed/workshops i pasted on the wall in the home office right in front of my computer that i look at everyday for inspiration, and here its finally what i always wanted.

I will keep you posted with more photos and progress! with The WuChi black box- OK

So What do you think?

Valentine goodies for the one you love! This 2008

What better way to celebrate this years upcoming romantic valentine season than, with an indulgent body massage. Using the WuChi by Maks Sensual body oil packed with nourishing, moisturising and aromatic essential oils with aphrodisiac properties. visit www.wuchi.co.uk for more details.

Start Planning now!

Happy New Year... 2008

Happy New year everyone and a prosperous and healthy 12 months ahead!

WuChi is one today! its our annivasary

Amazing how time flies. Its our anniversary, my skincare range is one today am so happy to be part of something so wonderful and fulfilling, to have touched peoples lives, made them happy and full of content for buying and using products that have made a difference and added benefits to their lives, hence a truly natural alternative to over hipped alternatives.

Thank you to everyone who' s been and is yet to be part of this wonderful journey and belief of mine. Thank you for all your support and fantastic feed backs of our range.

We are here to stay. A year ago today we celebrated the launch of the WuChi skincare range at a prestigious champagne and mingle event, since then we haven't stopped.

As Seen in the Natural Beauty Year Book 2008

WuChi by Maks- our Coco Passion Luxury Body Scrub was featured in the recently published - Natural Beauty year book 2008.

WuChi at the- Screen Nation Awards Oct 2007

WuChi by Maks will be at the indulge lounge of the screen Nation film & TV awards this year taking place on the 15th of October 2007 at the Hilton London Metrople W2.

Honouring Morgan Freeman and a whole lot of celebrities and Artist including Tandi Newton, Moira Stewart, Chiwetal Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Sopie Okenedo.

For more information on the event visit http://www.screennation.co.uk/

I will keep you updated on the event and the celebrities we will be meeting on the day plus how the indulge lounge will function on the day.

I am really excited but also am not sure what to expect or how the event will turn out. To tell the truth i don't know some of the celebrities who will be there by name or face ( i don't watch East Enders, i don't watch Coronation street, or Emmerdale) i think there should be more to life than existing in one place, growing old and not seeing the world. The whole scenario of being in one square ( seems to apply to all of them) bores me to bit. There's more to life than the circle turning round too quickly.

But never the less, am sure they are all fantastic programmes of which i haven't got a hang of, having moved here not to long ago. Although, i have enjoyed some fab programmed on telly, like Tribe, Sir David Attenbrough's deep blue Ally Macbeal... ("American", i know) and host of others. 'Am really trilled to be part of this event and look forward to it.

Page Turner

I am currently reading this book, half of a yellow sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche....

An absolute page turner, written by a Nigerian. Got mine from borders because I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. ( was recommend by a dear friend) only to find out today it is going for half the price on Amazon.

This book is a must read for everyone and anyone who enjoys spectacular writing. Based on the true story of the Biafra war in Nigeria in the 70's where lots of lives were lost.
I was born 6 years after the war and have heard stories of the war from my parents and grand parents and uncles who were caught up in the war about the struggle and suffering of a just cause ,then Biafra.

I will talk more about my latest read as i progress. The humour is intelligent and nicely written and if you are Ibo and Nigerian like me, the use of Ibo words/language brings back memories of home, tradition and nostalgia of which you cant but smile, or laugh out loud as I did last week on the bendy bus to Liverpool street, the passengers should have thought I gone mad ( another one, mad people in suits).

Keep you posted! ....

No Dragon!

Recently, i received an email from the BBC to participate in the series 5 of the New Dragon's Den investment opportunities program. I turned it down and said no. This is the email i sent back-
Dear ****,

Thank you for contacting us with regards to possible consideration and participation for series 5 of the Dragons Den investment opportunities.

Although we welcome investment, partners and growth in our business, we do not believe that this programme is the way forward for us.

We are realistic, determined, passionate and committed to the Luxury, Ethics and Quality of our Natural & Organic handmade skincare company and do not want to be caricatured or seen otherwise having watched the programme on a few occasions.

Thank you very much again for the invitation.

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Honestly, right now i could do with some money, constant cash flow, paid salary and a regular income but not to do a TV programme just for TV rating and everyone trying to outshine the other by speaking English.

When you go through the real ups and downs of starting a business from scratch, your effort and determination and hard graft passion and belief is not a TV Show it is absolute reality not a gamble to be debated about.

That's a fact it's either you believe or not!

Following your Inner heart

They say opportunity comes once and its either you know what you want or you don't have a clue what it is you really want.

According to an article in the Independent Saturday edition 11 August 2007 by Esther Shaw "
So you want to start your own Internet business? here's how she says
" There is more to it than putting up a site and waiting for the orders". As a budding on-line entrepreneur you will need lots of energy, enthusiasm, determination, and passion; but you also need to be realistic, success on the web is rare". 


But I say, What about companies like Amazon, Opodo, and Last minute.com?
Personally, I believe anyone can be a successful business entrepreneur on-line or off it, it just depends on how you go about it. I personally believe anything and everything is achievable if you put your mind at it. And you have to really want it and work seriously hard to achieve it.

Perfume Body Oils in Mini Sizes

Following the success of our luxurious body oils, the following products are now available in mini trial/travel 10ml Pulse Point Size for convenient luxury on the move.

*Rose face oil

*Sensual body oil

*Relaxing body oil

*Creme de la WuChi Toning body oil.

Not yet available online for purchase, will be uploaded shortly after an update from the web designers. To find out more about our body oils and learn more about how they will help improve your mental, physical and emotional well-being visit http://www.wuchi.co.uk/.

Hope you like the new look handy small glass roller ball dispenser for easy application, they will fit easily inside any pocket or handbag and can be taken anywhere as travel sizes for quick feel good touch ups.

Latest exhibition updates to be added shortly!

Stand at the Asianlifestyle show Olympia Kensington July 6-8th 2007

Hello everyone thank you all for your comments and feed backs. As expected since the apandc.co.uk one day,one stop luxury press expo on 4 th July 2007 there is so much to talk about but i didn't get a chance as immediately after, the

Asianlifestyleshow http://www.asianlifestyleshow.com/ followed starting from 6th,7th & 8th of july 2007, just one day between the two shows to prepare and put finishing touches to everything.

Just a sneak preview i uploaded my picture today which was taken by a photography studio at the asianlifestyle show imagesxcel photographic studios Belgravia, really nice except that it reminds me to go easy on carbs before my belly outgrows me ouch!

The bad bit of the Asian lifestyle show - apparently Someone stole my PDA phone

( O2XDA mini ) from my stand. what a way to end a three day event.

I know i will not get it back but hey we learn everyday don't we.

I will keep you updated as soon as i follow up all the press contacts.

"When you are a small business delegation is a luxury it cost money"

WuChi by Maks Stall in Spitalfields Market 2007

Been over 3 weeks since I finished uni yeepeeee! how time flies 3years of absolute hovering of books and information with exam frights and course work deadlines to meet I am glad it is all over for this chapter. Shola's been home with me 24/7 since then because has officially finished from nursery and due to start in reception class in September. Got extra hands to help ( if only)

Things are hotting up ! Business is really slow but there is always good news and feedback from people who have tried or bought anything.

I have plunged my self into looking for ways to create more awareness and develop my customer base, i decided to post a comment/reply on the everywomanwebsite (http://www.everywoman.co.uk/- online forum for women in business) in a bid to get out there, although the comment was for a free marketing plan from redpetal.co.uk and lo and behold i had a fantastic free concise marketing plan written for me based on questionnaire and information i provided. Who says networking is not a good thing.

Following the good service ( free) I received I definitely will use their service again ( keep u posted on this) .

Instead of sitting around for people to come and buy my products i decided to take the products to the people to create awareness, free testers and information available i choose the one and only New spitalfieds traders market ( Friday 22.june .2007) - see http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/ due to the history of the market, the ambiance of the market and the quality of products available in the market as bespoke, designers and handmade.See my table display above - first day minimal I had Shin (husband)  and Shola (Son)  for support.

I enjoyed it we had tea from the tea house, my stand was just inches away from their entrance, Apparently, the usual tiny cup of tea cost £3.50 but you sat down and watched your tea prepared form different aromatic herbs whilst you listened to them tell you about  the history of tea.

Apart form the Boston tea party history and green tea for antioxidants, peppermint for full moon days that's it for me.

New things that have happened

1. Redesigned price list
2. Redesigned order form
3. Designed a point of sale Leaflet for display
4. Awaiting Banner
5. Changed oil bottles to be more user friendly

New things about to happen

1. See us at the asianlifestyleshow (http://www.asianlifestyleshow.com/) 0n6,7,8th July 2007
2. A one day, one stop luxury press expo 4th july 2006 in London http://www.apandc.co.uk/

So its busy weeks ahead, apart form all these I will be at the Spitalfields traders market from wed 27- Friday 29 June 2007 I will keep you updated.

My First Article

I believe there is always a beginning to everything, starting with the moment you make a start. I always wanted to write, not just write- but writing- that

• will inform,
• teach and inspire
• make an impact on peoples lives, from writing
• about how I started to
• advice about health and beauty and
• spa treatments to
• beauty treatments,
• new product developments and
• branding
• this is all from the expertise and experience i have gained from starting my own business and going through the process of running and growing it from scratch everyday.

I have fulfilled that today by sending of my first article to a luxury directory for everything gorgeous. Its my pleasure to share this article with you and hope it gets published... if not its published now anyway.

Time to buff & Scrub

Summer is almost here! It is time to start buffing and scrubbing up if you want to show off those sexy legs and toes in short flowing skirts with strapy wedges and flip-flops

Did you know that using a body scrub once a week to exfoliate can help you achieve a flawless, smooth, supple skin in time for baring all?

Body exfoliation helps increase circulation and encourages the elimination of built up toxins at the same time prepares the body for the absorption of tan lotions and replenishing moisturisers

Body scrubs as exfoliant helps refine the skin resulting in a longer lasting softer texture skin

Choose exfoliating scrubs that are not too grainy preferably ones with either sugar, salts, oatmeal, rice or tiny grains that are not too harsh on the skin, scrub gently


You will get more out of your body scrub by using exfoliating hand mitts works wonder as a duo.

Using body scrubs containing moisturising oils as part of its blend for added benefits will leave the body feeling smooth supple and soft, your body will love you for it and so would others be prepared for the whistle.

For immediate Release
May 2007
By Maks
http://www.wuchi.co.uk/
WuChi is a range of luxury handmade products designed to create a home spa experience giving you the rewarding “me- time” you deserve.

Hope you enjoyed reading that, I welcome feed backs to polish my writing and style skills very vital for me to get the reader engaged and at the same time getting my message across.

Thank you in advance

Pictures from Exhibition

Our First Exhibition Success

its been a weeks since our first exhibition at the Natural & Organic products Europe at the Olympia London 15-16Th April. A 2 day packed event with the whole industry it was a successful event and an eye opener too. Especially for a first timer!

Events leading to the exhibition are worth sharing,

first it was the labels- and second its the labels again, with the discovery of some of the labels running in steamy environment, we decided to start all over by condemning all the thousands of labels we already have and got new ones printed. amazing how at the very last minute i found us a printing company who are not only printers but do everything else. check them out as they are a wonderful business http://www.printorama.com/( Holloway road branch by the way )

Now the labels are reprinted on the finest water resistant labels and we are so happy we did it, we printed them out, with a letter to everyone who purchased products, included VIP tickets to the event for them plus a letter telling them of the new discovery with the labels, how sorry we were and how we have sorted all that out, although its not all the labels that are affected, but not to take any chances we decided to reprint it all and send it out to everyone. peace of mind anyone.

Still on the labels- Now we have what we want- proper water resistant labels, but the problem was we had to cut them our selves loads and loads of them,

Poor S he was eating drinking and breathing labels, i almost guessed he was dreaming labels as he walked about, it was so much labels to cut, and still is we had to ask for help from our dear friends who are so sweet and supportive, they came to the house and label cutting it was, thanks to them, with steady hands V saved the day, i felt really bad when our dear friend drove an hour leaf the rest of the family cutting labels to go and get us a guillotine to make the cutting easier for us. if only they know what this meant to us and we will ever cherish this gesture not forget what great support this is.

will continue with more of the update latter got to go now----