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Greetings from Tucson!
The Tucson 67th International Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show is in full swing! Michael, Amanda and I are right in the thick of it shopping away, which is why this newsletter it a wee bit late.
I was glad we came to the show early this year. There was a large volume of buyers that have been waiting almost 2 years to restock their inventory. A lot of the choice material is already gone and there are 10 more days of the show left. Because of the shipping struggles many vendors are forced to go into their old inventory to find enough product to supply to their buyers. It’s been interesting to see what “warehouse material” the vendors have been pulling and putting in the back of their booths for us to stumble upon. We are finding some juicy old material and some mined out material that is close to old prices. Be prepared to be amazed.
If you find yourself in Tucson at the gem show be sure to stop by and say hi to Robert and check out our Agates. Our booth location is at the Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show, which can be found at the Ramada by Windham Booth #115 in the Courtyard Pavilion until February 8th.
February always brings some interesting and fun events for us to enjoy. The Chinese Lunar New Year began its celebrations on February 1st with 2022 designated as the year of the Tiger. Remember tigers like to be in charge and roar, so if you already have a tiger personality you may find yourself feeling intense and ramped up. Best to learn that meditation you’ve been hearing about and remember to breathe. This is a great year for anyone or anything that is quiet, refined, or small. Watch them roar this year. Small businesses are going to love the energy shooting their way. There is currently a bill before congress to make Lunar New Year the 12th official federal holiday.
Ground Hog Day on the 2nd presents a way to gauge if winter will remain for another six weeks or end early. February is also filled with presidential acknowledgements including Presidents’ Day on the 21st established to recognize Lincoln’s birthday on the 12th ,and Washington’s Birthday on the 22nd. I thought it interesting these 2 powerful men were both Aquarians with Washington having the Pisces cusp wisdom to help navigate a brand new country. Last, but by no means least, is Valentine's Day on Monday, February 14, a day to celebrate love and all things romantic. It’s really too bad we can’t have a Valentine's Day at least twice a year or even quarter to bring some uplifting energy to our universal energy center.
A lot of our online store customers are going WOW over the new jewelry selections available online. Many of these fine pieces are made right here in the USA! The new Alpaca fur hats and Vicuña Knit Convertible Mittens from Peru are a must for this cold weather. Be sure check out the colorful woven scarfs from Peru too! With such colors and assortment you’ll be stylishly cozy while at the same time helping to support local artisans in Peru.
Our online store department is still looking for great content creators to help with product descriptions, recommendations and more. Share your love of rocks and nature through words, energy and physical connections. Contact support@naturestreasuresatx.com for more information.
Don’t forget to share the love on Valentine's Day. We’ve got some of the prettiest heart shapes and loving blessings you’ll find anywhere.
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Please everyone, continue to stay safe and healthy.
Blessings,
Karen and the Staff
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New Year Budgeting Insights |
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Assuming there are limited funds for improvements, which of the following would you focus on?
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Professional security guards
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Increased number of employees
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Beautification inside and out
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More community outreach & engagement
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Nature's Treasures ONLINE! |
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Shipping Orders Daily
Free Standard Shipping for Domestic Order over $50.00
Free Local Curbside Pickup
Shop online with confidence -- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, Free Return Shipping. Details HERE.
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Curbside Pickup and Delivery are Temporarily Unavailable
Orders are being processed daily.
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Free Protection added to Every Package We Ship!
No Membership Required!
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Customers are excited about our new Package Insurance!
Route Package Protection covers full replacement of missing, lost, stolen, or damaged packages, just add it to your order during checkout! Filing a claim is a snap, and replacements are shipped out promptly.
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Check out our Healing Jewelry!
Make Valentine Gifting easy with a wide selection of high quality stones from trusted sources!
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Llewellyn's 2022 Astrological Pocket Planner
BEST SELLER!
Don't let Mercury Retrograde sneak up on you again! These perfectly sized planners keep you up to date on major aspects and planetary events!
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New Styles of Evil Eye Protection Bracelets |
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Sacred Symbol Pendants in Assorted Stones |
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Bring Nature Home with
Crystal Wisdom:
Information & News
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Learn about crystals, what they mean, where they come from, and how to use them!
Blogs from our Crystal Wisdom: News & Information blog (below) can be read time
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Zodiac Stones:
Crystals for Aquarius
Capricorn season is here, time to find your balance! Read Crystal Healing Expert Adrienne Goff's recommended stones to capture the essence of Capricorn for yourself!
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Featured Agate - Laguna agate
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This is a Laguna Agate from near Estacion Ojo Laguna, a small town on the west side of the agate claims. This is just off Highway 45. This agate is found about 150 miles south of El Paso, Texas.
This is the most desired agate of all the agates in the world. It is because of the wide variety of color, pattern and shadow effect often found in these stones. The claims have been worked pretty steadily since the mid 90's with many beautiful agates being unearthed for collectors.
We currently have Laguna rough from 4 different claims available in the Rock Depot for those who enjoy cutting. There is La Alianza, San Martin, La Vacuna and Mesquite.
This is half of a nodule of La Alianza showing hues of lavender, salmon, and lemon in tightly packed bands with shadow effect.
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Featured Fossil : Starfish |
Starfish or Sea Stars have been around for over 450 million years but fossil remains are difficult to collect due to how quickly they deteriorate after death. They are part of the class of echinoderms called Asteroidea and digest food outside of their body allowing them to pursue larger prey. There are nearly 1,900 different types of species on the ocean floors all over the world. Most Starfish have five arms radiating outward from a central disc and have been known to grow up to twenty arms with their bodies existing in a variety of colors. Having the ability to regrow arms is one of their many unique traits. They can represent renewal, regeneration and self-sustainability. For some, the Starfish has been a symbol used to represent the Virgin Mary (Stella Maris which means Star of the Sea) who creates safe travel through troubled waters and for others they can be more of a celestial symbol to represent divine love. Whether you are navigating a challenging situation or seeking renewal, maybe the Starfish is just the guide you need. |
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Stephanie
Stephanie grew up in the Twin Cities, before moving to Austin with her family in 2011. Later, she moved back to MN to attend Minneapolis College of Art and Design for a year to study sculpture, then she moved back to Austin and became a preschool teacher for a few years. Stephanie has always felt connected to the spiritual realm of life and is currently studying to become a reiki master teacher. Kayaking on Lake Travis and biking around Lady Bird Lake are some of her favorite outdoor hobbies, but when it’s cold out she enjoys reading and watching movies with her boyfriend and 6 cats.
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My favorite stone is Vesuvianite because it supports your mental health by releasing repetitive negative emotions towards yourself, which allows for unbounded self love. |
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In The Community Events Center |
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The Nature's Treasures Community Events Center Auditorium will be available for events and classes once we reach Stage 3 or lower COVID designation!
The Studio will no longer be available.
Stay tuned in to our Calendar and Upcoming Events Pages for the latest updates on events being held in our Community Events Center.
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Classes | Lectures | Workshops & More |
Nature's Treasures has a 2,200 sq ft (56' x 40') Auditorium that seats 150 available for your event.
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Daily Practitioners
Available for private sessions in-store from 11:30a-4:45p.
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Deborah Dahmen - Energy healer- 9th, 23rd
Sheela Goodrich - 10th, 24th
Madame Zee - 25th
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Renatus Ren - 16th
Tore Sol - 14th
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Personal Shopping Services |
By Appointment Only!
Austin's Crystal Whisperer
Stay tuned for updates with Austin's Crystal Whisperer returning to Nature's Treasures to help you find the perfect crystals to go home with you. Update your e-mail subscriptions and remember to subscribe for Practitioner Updates for news! Dianna does offer facetime shopping visits, contact her for details. austinscrystalwhisperer@gmail.com
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The Healing Arts Festival & Market
Sunday, February 6, in San Antonio!
Don't want to drive into Austin and wait in line to get into the store? Visit our booth at The Healing Arts Festival & Market to get your crystals and interact with a myriad of practitioners and vendors all with unique gifts and products!
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February UPDATES: COVID-19 Safety Protocols
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UPDATE 02/01/2022: Austin/Travis County remains in Stage 5, so Nature's Treasures will continue to have adjusted protocols and capacities. Despite growing immunity, vaccinations and boosters, we recognize that there is still concern of potential exposure to COVID-19 or other variants for many, so we will continue to do our best to keep our Nature's Treasures Family, including you, safe. We will continue to monitor the Austin/Travis County COVID Tracker, HERE.
We will continue to operate with adjusted procedures and limited capacity. We will operate at a Retail Showroom capacity of 75 customers and 20 customers in the Rock Depot. 2-ply masks covering nose and mouth must be worn at all times while inside.
Physical distancing of 6' is most effective at preventing the spread of COVID-19. Please remember to step back to the blue lines at check out and maintain 6' of distance from anyone not in your party. Please remember to SHOP ONLINE if you are unable or unwilling to wear a mask for any reason.
With the CDC stating that COVID is not likely transmitted through touching previously touched items, we will continue to maintain 1 restroom for customer use. Hand sanitizer will continue to be available at entry/exit in both buildings.
We will continue with our limited services. Due to limited staffing, all returns/exchanges and layaways will be BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. For an appointment, please e-mail admin@ntrocks.com. Please include your receipt number and item you wish to return to schedule your return/exchange. For wholesale/resale applications, please e-mail accounting@ntrocks.com.
Bags, backpacks, purses, etc. larger than 10" x 8" will need to be secured in your vehicle or checked at the door. Please leave valuables at home or locked and hidden securely in your vehicle. Personal items may also be checked at the door, but please remember to remove your wallet and phone (Nature's Treasures does not claim responsibility for lost or stolen items). Bags will be returned at the Showroom Counter upon checkout and departure.
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THINGS TO REMEMBER:
*If you show symptoms of COVID-19 or feel sick, please Stay Home
*Online Shopping, FREE Curbside Pickup and FREE Personal Shopping available for individuals that cannot wear masks
*Storefront Hours: 11a-5:50p, Daily
*Max Retail Capacity: 75 customers
*Max Depot Capacity: 20 customers
*2-ply face covering is required for entry
*Face covering must cover nose/mouth at all times
*Physical distancing exercised at entry & check out
*Layaways, returns/Exchanges, and wholesale/tax exempt purchases by appointment only
*Large bags, backpacks, purses, etc not allowed in Retail Showroom
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Nature's Treasures will continue to review recommendations made by local government and the Center for Disease Control to move forward in a socially responsible way to best support staff, customers, the community and the economy.
If you would like to be added to a COVID-19 Response Notification to stay updated on the Nature's Treasures plan-of-action, please update your e-mail subscriptions HERE.
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Contact Information
Phone: 512.472.5015
Store Hours
Sunday - Saturday 11:00a - 5:50p
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