Sweet Dreams: Nighty Night Pillow Mist + Dream Pillows

Lack of deep sleep: likely the biggest cause of stress and anxiety in my customers.  And let's be honest, it's my biggest cause of stress and anxiety somedays too!  I've tried all sorts of vitamins and supplements (and had good, bad, and horrible results) - but there had to be a less invasive way for regular use.  We're all over the sleep-remedy hangover, or better yet, sleeping through our alarms.

The first to arrive to Wild Ginger Apothecary was BotanicalMe Nighty Night Pillow Mist.  It's not just the usual lavender: this dreamy, relaxing blend has 20 essential oils that work as a calming sedative.  Notes of Valerian (in the first pleasant combo I'd encountered), Chamomile, and Ylang-Ylang leave your pillows, sheets, and entire bedroom with a heavenly aroma that really does calm you the heck down.  In minutes you're more relaxed, and you'll soon look forward to this bedroom ritual just like I do.  Spray throughout your home anytime you need to chill out. (Try with your kids, if you have them, parents swear by this stuff!)

Sprays or aromatherapy not your thing?  Not a lavender fan (in any combination)?  There's another secret weapon... Long Creek Herb's Sleep Pillow.  It's a tiny pillow you slide into your existing pillowcase, and as crazy at it sounds, works like magic.  

I was a skeptic, so I put my friend with the worst sleeping challenges I'd ever seen to the test.  And just like that, they slept better than in 10 years.  Another friend and customer's four year old is able to sleep through the night for the first time ever... and if the pillow is missing, they notice a huge difference.  Pro parent tip:  keep an extra one handy.  No placebo effect here: the creator swears by "hiding" these miniature pillows for your sleep deprived loved ones.  (These "magic pillows" are particularly helpful with easing nightmares, for sufferers of PTSD, and to quiet stressful sleep.)

Note: the "Restful" pillow is for a quiet calm sleep.  There is also a "Pleasant" pillow to enhance dreams and help you dream in color.  If you're lucky enough to sleep easy already, the latter can still apply to you!

Sweet dreams!

Available online at www.wildgingerapothecary.com or in-store at 6557 Superior Avenue in the Gulf Gate Shopping Village.  Feel free to email or call anytime at 941.312.5630.  ENJOY! 

So long, aches + pains: Moksa Muscle Rub

Years ago, following a serious broken arm, I'd step into the physical therapist's and the highlight was the tingling magic of Biofreeze.  I'll spare the gnarly slash awesome x-ray pic.  It was medical professionals after all, so this product couldn't be dangerous!  Fast forward to years of product knowledge: this fast pain fix contained parabens, artificial colors, propylene glycol, and more.  

What else can you do for those arthritic pains, sports injuries, monthly cramps, backaches?  Ice and heat aren't portable, and require patience in the time to apply.  Biofreeze and Icy Hot (that one is even worse, check for yourself at EWG's Skin Deep database) contain plenty of ingredients you don't want in your bloodstream.  Tiger Balm makes everyone in a mile radius smell that you're in pain.  But I've found the best of both worlds for pain relief with a pleasant scent in Moksa's Muscle Rub. 

This rub has the same light, yet hydrating, feel of their butter with organic essential oils and rosemary to penetrate just where you need the relief.  After a big move and 9 hours on my feet each day at Wild Ginger Apothecary, my neck-ache/backache/sore legs are grateful for this... and no matter your pain issue, you'll be grateful too. 

Bonus:  double up with Moksa's Athletic Bar Soap post-workout (or post-injury).  You'll feel the relief when you suds up with menthol and peppermint!

Available online at www.wildgingerapothecary.com or in-store at 6557 Superior Avenue in the Gulf Gate Shopping Village.   Feel free to email or call anytime at 941.312.5630.  ENJOY! 

PRESS: Local Love Beer Soap Release

Teaming up with my buddies at JDub's Brewing Company wasn't just an excuse to hit my favorite local brewery.  It was the perfect pairing to kick off the "Local Love" soap (and collaboration) series I've been brainstorming since Wild Ginger Apothecary was an empty storefront.  Thanks to local soap guru's Lolablue, it resulted in a great artisan product.  Natural, small-batch, creative, quirky:  there's nothing quite like it in town, just like all of our businesses.  And the minty scent is so crisp you'll find yourself wanting to wash up just to use it.

As seen in This Week In Sarasota:

Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

"Wild Ginger Apothecary, a Gulf Gate-based alternative and holistic health-and-beauty product supplier, has teamed up with the brewery for its first release as part of its collaborative Local Love soap series.  Handcrafted by Lolablue in North Port, the ginger-and-mint infused soap is made with JDub’s Poolside Kolsch instead of water..." 

Available online at www.wildgingerapothecary.com or in-store at 6557 Superior Avenue in the Gulf Gate Shopping Village.   Feel free to email or call anytime at 941.312.5630.  ENJOY! 

PRESS: Sarasota Herald-Tribune

As seen in Sarasota Herald-Tribune:

At Wild Ginger, owner taking root in Gulf Gate 

"Leffler opened her store on Superior Avenue in the Gulf Gate community late last year. She sells eco-friendly, holistic and healthy alternatives to everyday products like deodorant, toothpaste and even perfume."