Who Loves the Taste of Apples? You Will With These Gourmet Treats!

This is the perfect season to whip up some hot & tasty treats using the delectable apple. You can find a wide variety of different kinds of apples at the store this time of year, and your favorite Lake of the Ozarks gift shop has some amazing mixes for you to make the cooking process simple and delicious. 

Wind & Willow is a company that our Good & Perfect Gifts customers can't seem to get enough of. Their gourmet mixes allow you to whip up some of the most mouth-watering dips, cheeseballs, appetizers, desserts, snacks, soups, and more. Among these are a couple of our favorites featuring the yummy flavor of apples. 

Apple Pie Cheeseball & Dessert Mix
All of the flavors of a homemade apple pie come together in this gourmet mix. There are lots of different recipes from www.WindAndWillow.com (like the ones seen below) for all of their products. This mix in particular features recipes like Apple Pie Chimichangas, Apple Pie Pull Apart Bread, Apple Pie Compote, and Savory Apple Pizza. Today we have these two to share with you.

Caramel Apple Cheeseball & Dessert Mix 
Who can make it through fall without the amazing flavors of caramel and apples combined? This mix recreates that beautifully. It can be used to make Caramel Apple Tarts, Dessert Pizza, a quick Cheesecake, and more. We suggest you try one of these two incredible recipes.   

Prefer Ready-Made? Visit Bridget!
Sugar B's Cakes & Pastries is located inside Good & Perfect Gifts, and the amazing Bridget always has something freshly baked and delicious waiting for you. Even though our Wind & Willow gourmet mixes are easy to make, everyone gets busy and sometimes it's easier to pick up something that's already been prepared for you. 

Plus, our chef has mastered her recipes, so your taste buds will be glad you gave them a try. If you've ever seen her cakes, you know that Bridget is also artistically talented with her baked goods. Right now she has her own apple treats available for you in the form of McIntosh Muffins. Another great fall flavor is featured in her Pumpkin Gooey Bars too, which are covered in delicious cream cheese icing! 

Tasty Treats Are Waiting
Whether you need something yummy to take to a party, give as a gift, or simply enjoy on your own, our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks has a gigantic variety of incredible gourmet treats in our store. The ones listed above are just a tiny taste of what is waiting for you on our Good & Perfect Gifts shelves in Eldon. Stop by soon and grab a bite! 

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1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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Charms - Gift Choices That Never End

Gift-giving season is coming soon, and throughout the year there are always birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations where you need to come up with the perfect present. We have an extensive selection of jewelry at the Lake of the Ozarks, and among our selection is a wonderful variety of different charms. 

Charm Jewelry Gifts
The charms at Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon are a great gift idea because they are a present that can be added to every time you need to find a gift for someone special. Once you purchase the initial bracelet, necklace, or other piece of jewelry that works for the brand that you prefer, for every other event after that you will be able to find a new charm specifically for that occasion. That means a lot less struggling over coming up with a new idea for what to buy. You will be able to add to something you already know the recipient loves.

Charms Through History
Charms were worn for a variety of reasons in the past. Tiny fish charms were worn secretly to identify the wearer as a Christian during the Roman Empire. Jewish scholars wrote passages and wore them in amulets to keep the words close to their heart. Medieval knights wore charms for protection in battle, and during the Dark Ages, these baubles were worn to show a family's origin or personal convictions.

Charm jewelry is an excellent fashion that can be worn simply because it is fun and beautiful. Pieces are chosen to show a person's interest in a particular hobby or sports team. Other charms signify special events in a person's life, a birthstone, or a holiday icon.

Brands You Love
Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop offers an amazing variety of charms from different brands. Two of these that are very popular among our customers are Brighton and Kameleon.

Brighton offers a gorgeous array of charms in many shapes, sizes, and designs. In addition to their regular charms, they also make pretty spacers to place between each bead. Their charms come in different sizes to give your jewelry a very unique and glamorous look. 

Kameleon's slogan is "Change is natural" and with their selection of gorgeous charms, which they call "jewel pops," you can change the look of your jewelry on a daily basis. The jewel pops literally pop into the jewelry. You can mix and match the different charms daily, and some pieces even allow you to use a few together at once.  

Something For Everyone On Your List 
If you have a family member or close friend that you buy gifts for often, then one of our items that charms can be added to regularly is perfect for them. These are also great for people that seem to already have everything, because new charms come out all of the time, so there is always something new to find. 

Visit our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop soon to see the incredible jewelry that we have to offer, as well as the many other unique and incredible items that we carry. Good & Perfect Gifts has a little something for everyone on your list, plus quite a few wonderful things for you too! 

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Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This particular type of cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among women, and since a large portion of the clientele at our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop are female, this seemed like an important topic to discuss.

You will find various jewelry, home decor, and other items at Good & Perfect Gifts that feature the pink ribbon symbol for Breast Cancer Awareness, but knowing a few facts about it is just as important as showing your support by wearing or displaying items with this symbol. 

Breast Cancer Facts
The National Breast Cancer Foundation has a website dedicated to explaining facts, sharing information, and raising information about this disease. The following facts are from the information found on that page:

• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, and the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women. 
• 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. 
• Men can be diagnosed with breast cancer too. While it affects about 246,660 women in the U.S. each year, it only affects about 440 men yearly.
• On a positive note, to date there are over 2.8 million survivors of breast cancer alive in the United States. It can be beat! Since about 1990, the death rates from this particular cancer have been declining. 

Risk Factors
Cancer is a result of a cell's DNA being damaged, but how that damage happens is still begin researched. There are both genetic and environmental factors that can contribute, but it is often difficult to pinpoint exactly which of those factors cause a particular person's cancer. 60-70% of the people that have breast cancer do not fit the risk factors below, and those that do may never get cancer. 

Here are a few risk factors that are generally associated with a person's risk of a breast cancer diagnosis.

• GENETIC:
• Age can be a factor. Most diagnoses happen after the age of 55.
• A family history of breast cancer
• A personal history of past breast cancer
• Early menstruation, beginning before the age of 12, or late menopause beginning after the age of 55
• Having a child at an older age, or never having children
• Gene mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2
• Having dense breast tissue, which makes it harder to detect lumps

• ENVIRONMENTAL:
• Lack of physical activity
• Eating lots of foods that are high in saturated fats and a diet that is lacking fruits and vegetables
• Being overweight, especially after menopause
• Frequent alcohol consumption
• Radiation exposure, especially before the age of 30
• High levels of the hormone estrogen 

Even though there are lots of rumors and theories floating around, the following things DO NOT raise your risk for breast cancer:

• Caffeine
• Deodorant
• Underwire bras
• Microwaves
• Cell Phones
• Contact with someone who has cancer

What You Can Do

Early detection is key to surviving breast cancer. Being aware of changes in your body as soon as they occur is important. Women should give themselves a breast self-exam at least once a month. That way you are familiar with how they normally feel and are more likely to notice a change.

See your regular family doctor for a yearly checkup. They will be able to answer questions about breast cancer and tell you at what age you should begin getting mammograms. Your personal health history will determine how early you begin. 

New research is being done every day, and awareness and early detection are helping to lower the number of deaths from breast cancer every year. We care deeply for each of our customers at Good & Perfect Gifts, and we want you to take good care of your health so that we can enjoy your company for many years to come. 

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The Benefits of Shea Butter Soaps on Your Skin

As the weather gets colder, the air gets dryer. This can have an unpleasant effect on your skin. Using the Shea butter soaps that we carry at Good & Perfect Gifts in Eldon when you bathe or shower will keep your skin nourished and healthy in every season. 

Our Lake of the Ozarks gift shop carries Shea butter soaps in both liquid and bar form. For those of you that have never heard about the wonderful benefits of Shea butter on your skin, we've gathered some information that will convince you that you need to start using this amazing natural element soon. 

What is Shea Butter?
Sometimes referred to as a "superfood for your skin," Shea butter comes from the seeds of the fruit found on the Shea Tree, also known as the Karite Tree, that is native to West Africa. This tree doesn't begin producing fruit until it is about 15-20 years old, and does not fully mature until many years later. Once it has, the tree can produce fruit for up to 200 years. 

Once turned into "butter" form, your skin will benefit from the many nutrients that naturally occur in the Shea fruit. It is rich in vitamins A and E, and it contains fatty acids and other nutrients that help to replenish the natural oils in your skin, and even aid in collagen production.

Shea Butter & Your Skin
There are many incredible benefits for your skin when you wash it with soaps containing Shea butter. These include:

• Moisturizing - It is a wonderful, natural moisturizer for skin because it aids your body in producing natural oils, preventing dryness. This is due to the rich amounts of vitamins and fatty acids it contains.
• Anti-Inflammatory - The natural acids in Shea can reduce inflammations of the skin and help to take care of conditions like acne and eczema.
• Nourishing - By stimulating the production of collagen in your skin, Shea can help to give your skin a healthier, youthful look and even diminish the appearance of wrinkles. 

A Wide Selection of Gentle Skincare Products

You will find a wonderful selection of soaps containing Shea when you visit our gift shop at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to those, we also carry many exquisitely scented hand and body lotions to use once you get out of the tub or shower. Our lotions also contain many amazing natural ingredients that will continue the gentle care of your beautiful skin.

Now is an excellent time to pick up a few new soaps in lovely seasonal fragrances at Good & Perfect Gifts. We have lots of amazing fall scents, and we are beginning to get in a few of our wintry, Christmas scents already too. Stop by soon and discover the wonderful products that we carry to bring out the natural beauty of your skin.

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Lake of the Ozarks

1603 Business Hwy 54,

Eldon, Missouri 65026

573-392-7900

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