Botanical Trader

01/03/2024

3 yoga and meditation retreats just released for May/June if anyone feeling like a mini break. 😊🌈🦄❤️🧘

Our nurturing yoga and wellness retreats immerse you in the ancient self-healing art of yoga, mindfulness and meditation to help you align and reconnect with your mind, body and spirit - allowing you to unearth and reclaim who you truly are down to your very core. Take a break from "real life" and a...

09/04/2022

It is with a heavy heart that we farewell you all on social media. I, Claire the owner of Botanical Trader and The OM Collective have decided that social media no longer has both my own and my customer's best interest or well-being at heart.

Yes, social media has its benefits, and there are many who use it minimally and with care. However, with all the algorithms it is affecting more and more people - and for me personally, I do not agree with this manipulation or find it ethical.

Social media is not a fundamental technology, while it leverages some fundamental technologies, at the end of the day it's an entertainment product designed for profit. It’s a place where your attention and mind get literally mined, hooking you in with shiny treats in exchange for minutes of your attention and bites of your personal data, which can then be packaged up and sold. The more we are hooked and scrolling, the more we become addicted and the more the social media platform profits.

Click the link at end to read my full statement and reasons

I’ve spent years creating safe products and holding nurturing safe spaces for my customers. There is now undeniable evidence that we are all being put at risk when using social media. I’m not willing to expose my customers to this toxic world, so it’s time to take it out of my marketing agenda.

I promise not to be completely anti-social. I will do all I can to find new ways to connect and build better channels of communication elsewhere. For now, I can still be found on my podcast and over on YouTube. No need to click like, subscribe or get notifications, you can just drop in on your own time and on your own agenda. I also have my weekly newsletter and am currently creating an online community and retreat for my customers.

Together let's free our minds and create more time for doing the things that truly matter. Let's find the beauty back in reality, in imperfection and in the flaws of real living.

Until we meet next - somewhere besides social media

Thanks for reading and respecting my opinion

With Gratitude

Claire Charters

https://botanicaltrader.com/blogs/news/anti-social-media-statement-why-we-quit-social-media

09/04/2022

T R U S T Y O U R G U T ✨

Do you ever get red flags, a feeling in your stomach or an inkling that something feels either not quite right or alternatively maybe it feels absolutely positive and meant to be?

Do you wish you had your own guiding force or superpower that enabled you to feel what decisions to make, who to trust, where to go from here and so forth?

Intuition feels out of reach for many, and it is one of the most popular topics that draw intrigue and interest on my blog and at my yoga retreats; because truthfully for most of us we want to know that we are supported and guided on our journey through life.

No matter who you are or where you are – you have the power to tap into your intuition to seek guidance and support. All the wisdom and guidance is available to you - you just have to get quiet enough within to be able to connect with it and hear it.

Visit the Om Collective Podcast to listen to my chat with Robyn here https://botanicaltrader.com/pages/meditations-by-om

08/04/2022

Mindful Fashion 👗

I love a simple and clutter free home, and that includes my wardrobe. Several years ago I was forced to clean out my closet as I had filled my own closet plus the spare bedroom closet – even worse I couldn’t close the doors on either of the closets (yep that is bad). I was left with a pile of clothes I hardly wore and a credit card debt. I ended up giving my entire wardrobe away and cut down my clothes to simple basics. From that experience I now refuse to buy into trends, I have found a more simple style that can be slightly altered – yet still be in fashion.

A collection of scarves is timeless – you can never go wrong. Like the classic black jacket a colourful scarf can turn a plain dress or shirt into something unique, fun or sophisticated.

Visit the live well blog on the Botanical Trader website for my 6 all time favourite ways to wear a scarf & add a little fun into your wardrobe without the hefty pricetag!

07/04/2022

Nothing awakens the mind, body and soul more than living aligned with the current season whilst appreciating the wonders and miracles of the circle of life. Glow from inside out, eat local and seasonal foods, listen to what the body craves and take some time to nurture and witness life.

One of my favourite ways to connect with the season is to garden, even if it means adding one herb plant or succulent to your windowsill. Take time each morning o get some sunshine, stretch & nourish yourself with warm tea & plenty of water, your skin will thank you.

06/04/2022

A wonderful natural and organic Baby Wash and Shampoo formulated with soothing aloe vera that is gentle and non-irritating on your little ones skin with a soft blend of chamomile and lavender that will leave bub feeling and smelling clean and fresh.

Our calming Organic Botanique Baby Wash + Shampoo feels super soft and gentle on your baby's skin that they will look forward to bath time with BOTANICAL TRADER every day!

Little gives his tick of approval 🐋
You can learn more about this product on our website.

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06/04/2022

You are much stronger, smarter and more capable than you give yourself credit for. If you get stuck on what to do or say next - simply pause, breathe and listen within.

Move forward slowly with intention and full self-awareness.

05/04/2022

We should never underestimate the power of staying in & taking time out to enjoy our own company & space. Embracing this kind of quality alone & down time can be particularly inspiring & has range of benefits for our health. I feel very passionately about taking time out for regular self- care, it elevates mood, promotes good mental health, productivity, wellbeing, strengthens relationships & fosters a positive connection to our mind and body. Self-care can mean a range of different things to different people, but simply put it is ‘the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness’.

Botanical Trader makes at home self care simple with a range of natural, organic, slow produced hair, body care & wellness. Our collections are perfect for introducing small daily rituals and self care practices into your day.

05/04/2022

Body brushing the skin is an ancient therapeutic ritual that has been around for many years. It's a simple practice that rejuvenates both body & mind & has some pretty amazing benefits.

🌿Exfoliates and tones the skin, keeping the skin looking fresh. Dry body brushing helps shed dead skin cells and encourages new cell renewal, which results in smoother and brighter skin
🌿Increases blood flow and improves circulation, which in turn helps nourish the skin and remove toxins
🌿Prevents and reduces the formation of cellulite in the thighs and bottom area, the brushing stimulates the circulation and helps break down lipids (fats), proteins, and waste products
🌿Removes toxins, again the brushing stimulates circulation and helps the lymphatic system remove toxins
🌿Dry skin brushing helps unclog pores which then helps nourish your skin when you apply all those beautiful vitamin enriched green body products.

Happy Brushing !

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04/04/2022

14 Things I Love About Autumn 🧡

1. Layers upon Layers (sweaters, scarves, jackets, fluffy socks and hats)
2. Hot Apple Pie
3. Mushroom Foraging
4. Planting Bulbs
5. The smell of collecting firewood and the first fire in the Fireplace
6. Crisp foggy mornings where the sun rays are golden as they touch the earth and greet the new day
7. Hot Chocolate and Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
8.Evenings sipping Hot Apple Cider
9.Clear and cool night skies
10.Evening bonfires using old leaf litter [high bushfire location makes it vital we do leaf and branch cleanup - we do burnoffs and have fires with it]
11. Savouring Pumpkin Soup
12. Harvesting flower seeds
13.Taking walks amongst the Autumn colours
14. Adding Frank Sinatra’s “Autumn in New York” on my spotify playlist

04/04/2022

When you order something with us it will be mindfully packed with the utmost love and care from Claire and the team. We provide more than just natural, ethical and vegan gifts - we also box up positivity, love and all-round good vibes.

Every bottle, tin, spray and gift box is blended, mixed, poured and wrapped with positive intention, love and gratitude.

We give the gift of unbox therapy....

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04/04/2022

Today's Mantra 🌞