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New publishers release 'Book of Gifts'

Steamboat Springs author Allison McNeill and partner Luane Oprea of New Orleans, La., have established Bayou Soda Creek Publications and published McNeill's first book, "The Book of Gifts." The new book is a collection of reflections on what the author calls gifts. They include compassion and hope, love and trust.

McNeill adds that "The Book of Gifts" isn't written in a style typical of most spiritual or self-help books.

"I felt it was important that the book be both helpful and lyrical," McNeill said. "Hopefully, I accomplished this, and the prose style of the book will make the gifts even more inspirational."

"The Book of Gifts" is available at Epilogue Book Co. and at www.thebookofgifts.com.

Oprea and McNeill plan to publish a series of books.

Little Moon posts big gains over past 3 years

Steamboat Springs

Little Moon Essentials of Steamboat Springs has reported annual sales growth of 121 percent in 2003. The company produces a line of 50 therapeutic body care products.

Little Moon Essentials founder and product formulator Laura Lamun is beginning her 10th year in business. She launched six new products this year, and seven employees have been working long hours to fill holiday orders.

"We have shipped 9,000 pounds of product each week since Nov. 1," Lamun said. The products include bath mineral salts, sugar scrubs, essential oil blends, theramists, lotions and salves.

Little Moon Essentials are available locally at Yampa Valley Medical Center, Steamboat Art Company and The Rocky Mountain Spa.

Curves fitness center under new ownership

Steamboat Springs

Melissa Palmer is the new owner of Curves fitness center in Steamboat Crossings. Curves allows exercisers to complete a workout in 30 minutes by rotating through exercise stations every 30 seconds. No appointments are necessary -- the circuit is always in motion.