Heather MacGumerait

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Massage Therapist and co-founder of OjaiHealers.com

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Little Ojai Fire

by Heather MacGumerait July 21, 2009

I drove passed a fire in the field across the highway from Villanova (up toward Krotona Hill) on my way home at 2:19 this afternoon. Called it in to the Ojai Fire Department and they were already on their way. It is 2:52 and I can see a column of…

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Best Sauce Ever

by Heather MacGumerait March 12, 2009

I’ve been eating this sauce like mad and I just had to share it with you all:
1/4 cup tamari
1/4 cup Sriracha (I’ve found it only at Starr here in Ojai)
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
put it in a jar, shake it up and pour it over food during the last few…

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Welcome EVERY Ojai Baby

by Heather MacGumerait January 15, 2009

Beginning Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Weekly drop-in support group for mothers and young babies (0-6 months) to receive and share support, practical information, and honoring in your new role as Mom. Topics include newborn traits and behaviors, feeding (breast or bottle), infant and parent sleep, the emotional life of a new…

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Lightseeing in Ojai

by Heather MacGumerait December 16, 2008

One of the things I love about Christmas is the lights. Does your street get into the spirit? Is your house done with all LED lights? Is your neighbor’s house over the top? I’d love to see a list of streets or neighborhoods, like a yardsale map, so I can…

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Make a Difference Locally!

by Heather MacGumerait November 19, 2008

As we approach the winter holiday season, we often turn our attention to charitable giving. This year, many of us are tightening our purse strings a little. One way you can help, without any additional cost to yourself, is to register you Vons card with eScrip. I chose to donate…

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

by Heather MacGumerait November 18, 2008

I read recently (but couldn’t track down the source) the following statistic:
48 percent of those polled mistakenly believed that buying “green” products was actively good for the planet. In contrast, only 22% understood that “green” products are simply less harmful.

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The Fight for Equal Rights Continues

by Heather MacGumerait November 14, 2008

As part of a nationwide protest, there will be a Rally and March for Equality in response to Proposition 8, this Sat. Nov. 15th at 10:30 am in front of City Hall on Poli St., and at 12 noon in the Mission Park in Ventura (on Main St. across form…

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Deep Thoughts

by Heather MacGumerait September 24, 2008

The first professor I had in college (first class I enrolled in, first class I entered on the first day) was taught by a woman named Jan Serie. Jan was a hard professor. She assigned a lot of reading, gave hard but fair tests, and expected us to show up…

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Spa Day to Benefit Dr. Edie Resto

by Heather MacGumerait August 19, 2008

Friends of Dr. Edie are hosting a “spa day birthday benefit” to raise funds for medical expenses following Dr. Edie’s motorcycle accident. Dr. Edie is healing well. The afternoon should be loads of fun, and is hosted at a beautiful private residence.
Spa treatments include massage, foot baths, tarot card readings,…

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Breastfeeding support for Ojai Mothers and Babies

by Heather MacGumerait May 7, 2008

Two things every new mother and mother-to-be should know about:
Pre-Natal Breastfeeding Class
For expectant women and their families, to learn about getting breastfeeding off to a good start, and to introduce the benefits and beauty of the breastfeeding relationship.
Held at the Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center in Oak View
Monday, May 12, 7…

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