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image source If your strength is small, don’t carry heavy burdens. If your words are worthless, don’t give advice.

Happy Thanksgiving dear friends, whether you're in the US or somewhere else in the world, I am grateful you're here.  I'm thankful for your friendship, support, encouragement, inspiration and motivation.  You teach me and help me, many times in ways you'll never know.  I am blessed to have a beautiful, loving family, a roof over my head, income, food, my health and so much more.  I hope you have a wonderful day wherever you are! - - -  

The Benefits of Learning About Proper Nutrition   You are probably already aware that poor nutrition is the leading cause of numerous health problems, including many types of chronic disease. Nutrition also plays an important role in a person’s mental wellness and overall physical well-being. While most people know that eating a healthy diet is essential for their health, there are many diet myths out there. This is why it is important to do your research well so that you can make an educated decision about maintaining a lifestyle that includes healthy food choices. By learning to more carefully navigate information about nutrition , and then experimenting with your own diet to see what works best for you, you will be able to gain numerous benefits. Disease Prevention What you put into your body will determine your risk for developing health problems, which, in turn, will affect the overall quality of your life. A healthy diet is a form of preventative medicine. ...

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Green Ways to Deal with pest problems at Home Maybe you're tired of breathing in more and more chemicals. Or you're looking for something more natural or humane. It's even possible that the Raids and Orkins of the world just seem too expensive.   Whatever the reason, you aren't interested in another spray or bug bomb to deal with your pest problem. No worries - there are plenty of green ways to get rid of those bugs!   ·       De-bug the environment.  Some environments are simply breeding grounds for bugs and other pests, so one great way to solve the problem of attracting these pests is to change the environment. That means keeping your place free of things like old newspapers, paper bags, and woodpiles close to the house.   ·       Seal it up tight.  Sometimes we become so focused on killing those annoying pests who would dare to invade our space that we forget there's another option - ...

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Lucifer Crocosmia flower gone to seed (planted by Sam)

A call for young people to appreciate their surroundings Stop and smell the roses: it’s a cliché that many of us would do well to take to heart. This post is a clarion call for young people—particularly recently college grads—frustrated with their place in life to take a moment and see all the good around them. Though prospects might seem better elsewhere, though you might despise your current situation, there’s always some positive takeaway to be had. It’s just a matter of looking around you in the right places. Whether or not you choose to see it, there are countless sources of good and wonderment around you. There’s tremendous inspiration to be drawn from the ordinary happenings of everyday life, though they might not seem noteworthy at first glance. Our lives are made up of people and things capable of inspiring creativity, positivity, and motivation. Reflect on the technology that you rely on every day For one thing, we live in a world completely driven by a dig...

Good morning! Happy Monday; Happy October; Happy Harvest Moon; etc...! Many thanks to Shabby Apple for sponsoring the giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to one lucky person. There were lots of entries but hey, for a chance at winning something from Shabby Apple how can you not enter?! To find out who won, click here . I'm sorry not everyone could win so wipe that tear because 1) I don't want you to be sad and 2) the 10% off via my blog continues through October 19th . Yippee! As an additional note: I am an affiliate so anytime you feel like shopping, please consider going thru my link. ;) I will have a couple more giveaways coming up. One involves music (think yoga, meditation) and the other that involves organic skincare for your baby/child. So if those sound interesting to you, check back soon. Thanks again for all those who entered and shared about the Shabby Apple giveaway. ♥

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One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today . ~Dale Carnegie

Hey hey friends! Long time, eh? Well, I'm back. Yippee! And to lure you back for a visit to my little corner I thought a giveaway would be just the thing. I'm sure many of you have heard of ShabbyApple.com or have seen the link I have in the sidebar but if you aren't familiar with them, well, then let me clue you in a bit: Shabby Apple is about feminine style and fashion -- lovely, flirty, stylish clothing and accessories from the comfort of your home. There's a variety of styles and looks to suit your personality, body type, and the occasion so you feel and look like a million bucks! Or pretty close to it. ;) Sure, online shopping can be a bit tricky but Shabby Apple has a helpful tool, Fit to Flatter , to ensure a positive experience and a good fit to find that perfect dress, blouse or skirt. Each item also includes a detailed description so you know upfront what to expect. They have a great return policy so if something doesn't work out as exp...

Hello everyone!  I thought it'd fun and interesting to host a guest post today on a topic that's a little different than the norm around here.  This is great for those of you who have or interact a lot with young children.  It's been exciting for me watching my little YS2 learning to write and he's getting quite good.  Now, thanks to Danielle, I've got some tips on making it even more fun and challenging for him.  (Please excuse any formatting issues -- blogger is not my friend sometimes). *******   5 Creative Ways to Teach Your Child How to Write Teaching your child how to write does not have to be a boring task. There are many creative ways to engage your child in developing his/her writing skills.   Use handwriting worksheets. You can obtain these materials online. There is a wide array of samples from which you can choose. If your child is the initial phase of writing, you can start off with letter tracing sheets. Your chil...

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Hello Everyone! I have a (last minute) giveaway to share with you today. Recently, I had been chatting on Twitter with @GeneralElectric  about health (they liked the juices I was making with YS2). So just for fun they sent me a gift, which turns out to be an eco-friendly yoga mat. Woo hoo! I've been meaning to get one but didn't know where to begin in finding one. Well, I have TWO because they were generous to send me another to give to a friend . I thought, my readers are my friends so a giveaway came to mind. I will say that I have not used this mat (or any other) before so I can't compare it and since I just got it today I can't review it either other than I like what I see and feel. It's new to me but I'm looking forward to using it. Often. I hope. :) GE has a facebook app (facebook.com/healthy) that you can sign up for that will help you and friends stay motivated to achieve your health goals or you can take a peak at HealthyShare.com or use the ha...

It's been awhile since I've shared a DIY I experimented with so today I bring you homemade deodorant. I'm sure someone I know reading this will think I've totally lost it and am about to run for the hills to live out my days free of shampoo and razors (I can think of a few who think I'm weird so this will just add to the list), but honestly, that is not the case. I still shave; I still wear makeup (sometimes...less so during the summer); I still use shampoo, although, healthier kinds. I'm not 100% hippie but I do have my tendencies, which I'm proud of. Peace. Anyway. I gave up using antiperspirants years ago and began using deodorant. What's the difference between the two you ask? One blocks/clogs your pores (bad) and one lets you breathe (good). Read here  for more. Basically, steer clear of antiperspirants for your health (say no to aluminum). Deodorant is much better. If you're still curious, just google 'antiperspirant dangers' or clic...

You may have heard already that Dhrumil has made the decision to shut down the Give it to Me Raw (GITMR) website/community on June 26th. You can watch his video here explaining his decision. Even though I have not logged into GITMR in quite some time, I respect his decision and his reasons for it. When your heart isn't in it anymore it's probably time to move on. Some of his comments are in line with how I view my own blog (no, I'm not going away!) but his views on holistic health. I initially started this blog with raw vegan food as the focus but as I have evolved so has my blog. As you can tell, I don't always talk about raw food. I love different topics. I love variety. Maybe it's because I get bored talking about one thing or maybe it's my personality but talking a little bit of this and a little bit of that is what I enjoy. < --- I'm talking about my blog only, not others'. I've lost readers over the years because I don't always f...

Kids of all ages can enjoy gardening. Even toddlers can be helpers in the garden who dig holes, water seeds, and pick crops. Older children can get their own patch in the garden, choosing which plants they would like to grow and overseeing their care. There are many benefits to gardening with kids, which can affect their health, development, intellectual growth, and even their relationships. Here are a few of the benefits that can come with gardening with your children: Improved Health One of the most obvious benefits of gardening with children is that it will foster a love of healthy eating. Children are more inclined to eat fruits and vegetables that they have grown themselves, and the more fruits and vegetables they eat, the more healthy they are likely to be. Gardening also teaches children the importance of eating in season as they learn about the growth cycles of their favorite crops. Children also learn the importance of eating all-natural foods, as they see first-hand t...