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Showing posts with label ways. Show all posts
Saturday, March 21, 2015
5 Simple Ways To Get Your Green On
You know what they say: Everyones Irish on St. Patricks Day. Ive had my quota of green beer for this lifetime, thank you, but lets see if we all cant add a wee bit o green to our lives, starting today.Curb your junk mail. Reduce mailbox clutter and help save natural resources. Pull out the pre-paid stamped envelope in your junk mail, write “PLEASE REMOVE” on the envelope and send it back to them. They don’t have to pay for future mailings and youre not buried in piles of junk mail. You can also visit Catalog Choice and choose which catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Most companies provide online catalogs. Go paperless.
Eat local. Grow your own food. Small yard or no yard? Not to worry. Look into square foot gardening and container gardening. You may even be able to get several crops of a quick-maturing vegetable. Have a window? Great. Get a window box and grow some lettuce and herbs. Lunch is just a snip away. Support your local farmers, natural food stores and food co-ops too.
Compost. Its a critical step in reducing the amount of garbage needlessly sent to landfills. Recycle your kitchen waste. Save those apple cores, banana peels and other organic waste. Its an excellent way to enrich your gardens soil. Watch your houseplants thrive too.
Buy certified organic food, free of hormones, antibiotics, artificial ingredients, toxic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. If it comes down to budget — and who isnt conscious of spending these days — at least check out the Dirty Dozen fruits and veggies compiled by the Environmental Working Group. A childs developing brain and endocrine system is especially sensitive to the damaging effects of toxic chemicals, so at the very least, buy organic for your children.
Buy Fair Trade Certified™ products and help to empower producers in developing communities and ensure that they receive fair price for their labor. Coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, mangoes and pineapples are common Fair Trade products. Search here for a list of products that are Fair Trade Certified™.
You wont find any corned beef and cabbage around this corner of cyberspace, but I do have a mighty tasty green soup recipe to share with you. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! St. Patricks Day Blessings Upon You!
Clean Green Celery Soup2 to 4 stalks celery, chopped and divided
1 avocado, chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
½ to 1 C water
juice of ½ a lime or lemon
handful of cilantro
sea salt or kelp flakes to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
celery leaves to garnish
Put half the celery into a bowl. Place the remaining celery along with the next five ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour contents into the bowl. Season to taste. Don’t forget to garnish with celery leaves!
What do you do to get your green on? Share you tips below.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Diet Children Easy Ways to Improve Your Childs Diet
Here are some suggestions that we hope help you develop a healthy diet Children.
1) Do not use food as a gift. If your diet Children consider food to be a reward for good behavior, which can become a habit for life. You should make sure they see food as fuel and not a luxury.
2) Try to keep the level of sugar in the diet Children to a minimum. Sugar not only rots your teeth, but can also cause a child to gain weight if you have too much of it. It can be difficult, but sometimes it is better to give to your diet for children about their main dishes offer pastries, appetizers or dessert after the meal. You can also encourage your diet Children to eat more fruit or healthy snacks like fruit and yogurt bars without sugar diet Children.
3) Do not give in to advertising. diet for children tend to eat food that is advertised or promoted on television or friends. It will not be easy to avoid the desire for this type of applications, especially for the latest articles. However, they do it for the health benefits long term to their diet Children and not think about how it can affect their behavior if given what they want all the time. diet Children Its okay to buy things that they may want, but make sure you are not eating junk food all the time.
4) Be a good role model. If you wait until your kids eat all your vegetables, you should ensure that you eat too much. diet for children imitate the behavior of the people around them and they need to see you eat too much.
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5) Eat "Rainbow". Food "Rainbow" are foods that are served in a variety of different colors. Unhealthy food is okay once in a while, as there are good healthy foods that are consumed in the middle diet Children. So be sure to include a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables of different colors in childrens meals.
Warning: Your child is likely to die before they should. Made horrible, but 100% true. The Center for Disease Control has said that our young generation is the first time in decades facing hope that your life shorter.
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problems of obesity and weight were cited as the reason. In the past 15 years, we have seen obesity rates among diet for children double. And more than tripled among adolescents. Physical education is literally cut in all corners of the world and youth sports have become a highly competitive business that produce almost no health benefits whatsoever diet Children. No doubt we are in a crisis. Parents do not know how to feed their diet Children more. How can?
There is so much misinformation and exaggerated tricks on the market that confusion and indecision have become normal.
What about exercise?
If your diet for children do not come to school, do not get the sport and usually do not have to exercise anyway, what should parents do?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Five Ways to Write About Your Anger
Most people have mixed feelings about feeling and expressing anger. Various influences suggest everything from practicing extreme self-control, holding it all in (end result: stoicism) to showing no boundaries about sharing anger at all(end result: anarchy). Finding the middle ground is the place where you can communicate feelings and the facts of a given situation, without hurting or blaming the other party, and vice versa. When this first scenario occurs, you are creating more space for positive communication changes to occur. When communication is less than ideal, continuing to express anger in old ways will reinforce old habits., aggravating an already difficult situation.
Im recommending the following journal exercises to assist you in finding more positive ways to express your anger, and become a better communicator. When I have shared my feelings, and the other party has been receptive, Ive been surprised at how calm I became, compared to how uncomfortable, I felt prior to sharing my feelings. I also have had some situations where I either didnt receive a response or the other party remained silent. What is most important in any situation, is that I reached out and began the process.
Here is your exercise list:
ANGER SCRIBBLE:
When you have a strong reaction to a situation, start to pray and write about it. Remember to include a detailed description of your strong feelings including the facts of the situation. Remember to use as much space on a page as you can when you scribble. After filling a page, choose one scribble, and start drawing a specific shape over your scribble. Continue to scribble over the shape until you are finished. (e.g. You may feel tired or relieved. Your words may slow down or you may run out of time to write.) When you notice any of these reactions, its time to stop writing. Wait a few minutes for everything to settle, then move to the next exercise. (Note: You may substitute any ritual here if praying isnt a good fit for you.)
When you have a strong reaction to a situation, start to pray and write about it. Remember to include a detailed description of your strong feelings including the facts of the situation. Remember to use as much space on a page as you can when you scribble. After filling a page, choose one scribble, and start drawing a specific shape over your scribble. Continue to scribble over the shape until you are finished. (e.g. You may feel tired or relieved. Your words may slow down or you may run out of time to write.) When you notice any of these reactions, its time to stop writing. Wait a few minutes for everything to settle, then move to the next exercise. (Note: You may substitute any ritual here if praying isnt a good fit for you.)
UNSENT LETTERS:
This exercise is an effective way to communicate feelings and information to yourself or to someone else. You can write unsent letters, when it might otherwise be hurtful to speak directly to the other party(ies) You can also write unsent letters on any topic (positive or negative). Unsent letters also provide a great place to practice your lines. Whether you write a series of unsent letters or one letter, your feelings will become less intense. Then you can prepare to have a calm conversation with the other party. You can write as many unsent letters as you want. When you write your unsent letters, you give yourself permission to feel the intense emotions that surface around a specific event. At some point either during, immediately or after youve written your letter, you will gain clarity about your part in the situation. You will also learn to evaluate your responsibility as well as the other partys responsibility in the same situation. When you are calm again, you will be more prepared to make changes, including asking for a more specific communication change from the other party. You can continue to follow-up your unsent letters with prayers of blessing for the other party. As you continue to bless the other party, room is made for positive changes to happen in yourself and the other party. When you write an unsent letter, it demonstrates your courage and willingness, to make serious changes in a difficult situation.
This exercise is an effective way to communicate feelings and information to yourself or to someone else. You can write unsent letters, when it might otherwise be hurtful to speak directly to the other party(ies) You can also write unsent letters on any topic (positive or negative). Unsent letters also provide a great place to practice your lines. Whether you write a series of unsent letters or one letter, your feelings will become less intense. Then you can prepare to have a calm conversation with the other party. You can write as many unsent letters as you want. When you write your unsent letters, you give yourself permission to feel the intense emotions that surface around a specific event. At some point either during, immediately or after youve written your letter, you will gain clarity about your part in the situation. You will also learn to evaluate your responsibility as well as the other partys responsibility in the same situation. When you are calm again, you will be more prepared to make changes, including asking for a more specific communication change from the other party. You can continue to follow-up your unsent letters with prayers of blessing for the other party. As you continue to bless the other party, room is made for positive changes to happen in yourself and the other party. When you write an unsent letter, it demonstrates your courage and willingness, to make serious changes in a difficult situation.
WRITING A DIALOGUE:
Writing an imagined or real conversation you had with the other party, can help let out some of your anger. Its useful to put words or images to your feelings. Start your dialogue with two voices, the letter "A" (for your voice) and "B" (for the other persons voice). Be sure to allow both voices time to speak.
Writing an imagined or real conversation you had with the other party, can help let out some of your anger. Its useful to put words or images to your feelings. Start your dialogue with two voices, the letter "A" (for your voice) and "B" (for the other persons voice). Be sure to allow both voices time to speak.
Dont worry about writing a perfect dialogue. Use as much detail as you can. Your descriptive skills will improve with each unsent letter that you write. For example, if I feel my anger burning like fire, then I would want to say "Im burning up over this situation." If I am feeling a sense of resentment (something deep, quiet and very intense, that never quite goes away, then I might say, "Im really frustrated about _______ now, can we talk about it for a few minutes?" Remember that no intense feeling is worth ignoring. Its much better to express your feelings a few at a time, than to pay the price of those same feelings causing problems for you in the future.
"I AM FEELING" STATEMENTS:
Writing sentences that begin with "I am feeling ." is a good way to verbalize all of your feelings about a difficult situation. I want to remind you that may express other feelings along with your anger. When you start your journaling, focus on your anger first, then write about your other feelings. I suggest that you write a minimum of ten feeling statements. Put the list away. Move on to the next exercise.
Writing sentences that begin with "I am feeling ." is a good way to verbalize all of your feelings about a difficult situation. I want to remind you that may express other feelings along with your anger. When you start your journaling, focus on your anger first, then write about your other feelings. I suggest that you write a minimum of ten feeling statements. Put the list away. Move on to the next exercise.
DRAW A PICTURE:
Draw several pictures of your anger. All types of drawing are allowed. Remember what I said about "My anger is burning." Write a visual image of your anger. I want you to use as many senses in your picture as you can. (Note: you may also use this exercise to visualize other strong feelings)
Draw several pictures of your anger. All types of drawing are allowed. Remember what I said about "My anger is burning." Write a visual image of your anger. I want you to use as many senses in your picture as you can. (Note: you may also use this exercise to visualize other strong feelings)
COMBINE WORDS AND PICTURES:
Now look at your list of "I am" sentences. Match as many of your picture(s) with your "I am feeling." sentences as you can. (For example: I am feeling angry about.put a picture of a fire next to the written statement. When you are finished, circle one or two combinations that best describe your current feelings. Be sure to write a summary sentence about your two choices.
Now look at your list of "I am" sentences. Match as many of your picture(s) with your "I am feeling." sentences as you can. (For example: I am feeling angry about.put a picture of a fire next to the written statement. When you are finished, circle one or two combinations that best describe your current feelings. Be sure to write a summary sentence about your two choices.
STARTING CLOSURE:
Lets stop and review the work youve already done. You have written an initial unsent letter about your ang er. Youve explored some of your feelings in detail. Youve summarized your feelings using a combination of drawing and writing. Now write one action you could have taken to keep the earlier situation from accelerating. Write another sentence describing one action that the other party could have taken. Write down one positive action you are willing to take to change your anger expression now, remember to include a specific completion time and date. If you pray, start praying for good to come to the other party. I would recommend that you pray for at least a few times a week working up to praying daily for a month or until your strong negative feelings disappear.
Lets stop and review the work youve already done. You have written an initial unsent letter about your ang er. Youve explored some of your feelings in detail. Youve summarized your feelings using a combination of drawing and writing. Now write one action you could have taken to keep the earlier situation from accelerating. Write another sentence describing one action that the other party could have taken. Write down one positive action you are willing to take to change your anger expression now, remember to include a specific completion time and date. If you pray, start praying for good to come to the other party. I would recommend that you pray for at least a few times a week working up to praying daily for a month or until your strong negative feelings disappear.
Take your time working through these exercises. If you find yourself, unable to move on to the next exercise. Then write a short paragraph why you dont want to move on. Take a break and start the new exercise the next day. Look forward to celebrating your freedom from past buried feelings.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
5 Simple Ways To Get Your Green On
You know what they say: Everyones Irish on St. Patricks Day. Ive had my quota of green beer for this lifetime, thank you, but lets see if we all cant add a wee bit o green to our lives, starting today.Curb your junk mail. Reduce mailbox clutter and help save natural resources. Pull out the pre-paid stamped envelope in your junk mail, write “PLEASE REMOVE” on the envelope and send it back to them. They don’t have to pay for future mailings and youre not buried in piles of junk mail. You can also visit Catalog Choice and choose which catalogs you no longer wish to receive. Most companies provide online catalogs. Go paperless.
Eat local. Grow your own food. Small yard or no yard? Not to worry. Look into square foot gardening and container gardening. You may even be able to get several crops of a quick-maturing vegetable. Have a window? Great. Get a window box and grow some lettuce and herbs. Lunch is just a snip away. Support your local farmers, natural food stores and food co-ops too.
Compost. Its a critical step in reducing the amount of garbage needlessly sent to landfills. Recycle your kitchen waste. Save those apple cores, banana peels and other organic waste. Its an excellent way to enrich your gardens soil. Watch your houseplants thrive too.
Buy certified organic food, free of hormones, antibiotics, artificial ingredients, toxic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. If it comes down to budget — and who isnt conscious of spending these days — at least check out the Dirty Dozen fruits and veggies compiled by the Environmental Working Group. A childs developing brain and endocrine system is especially sensitive to the damaging effects of toxic chemicals, so at the very least, buy organic for your children.
Buy Fair Trade Certified™ products and help to empower producers in developing communities and ensure that they receive fair price for their labor. Coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, mangoes and pineapples are common Fair Trade products. Search here for a list of products that are Fair Trade Certified™.
You wont find any corned beef and cabbage around this corner of cyberspace, but I do have a mighty tasty green soup recipe to share with you. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibh! St. Patricks Day Blessings Upon You!
Clean Green Celery Soup2 to 4 stalks celery, chopped and divided
1 avocado, chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
½ to 1 C water
juice of ½ a lime or lemon
handful of cilantro
sea salt or kelp flakes to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
celery leaves to garnish
Put half the celery into a bowl. Place the remaining celery along with the next five ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour contents into the bowl. Season to taste. Don’t forget to garnish with celery leaves!
What do you do to get your green on? Share you tips below.
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