Last weekend, our family went to Santa Monica to soak in the sights including the many street performers. We saw an amazing demonstration of balance and focus done by a man who kicked a bowl off his foot and caught it on [...]
Feats of Balance and Skill
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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May Show and Tell
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Tuesdays with Kris: 30 Ways to Outsmart Temptation
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Hello everyone!I hope you had great Memorial Day celebrations.I'm late in posting again. I just have too much and it doesn't seem to want to end!Any way. I came across this really great 30-day calendar from Spark People [...]
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Motivation Monday - Memorial Day
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, May 29, 2011
Freedom Is Not Free By Kelly StrongI watched the flag pass by one day.It fluttered in the breeze.A young Marine saluted it,and then he stood at ease.I looked at him in uniformSo young, so tall, so proud,He'd stand out in any crowd.I thought how [...]
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R & R for Sunday, May 29th, 2011
Posted by Unknown on Saturday, May 28, 2011
On a clear day we can see forever and ever.We know where we camefrom and why we are hereon earth and where weultimately are going. Thethreads woven into thefabric of our lives arebeginning to createa beautiful tapestry.~Marilyn S. BatemanR and R [...]
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12 HOUR SALAD FOR THE UNSEASONABLY WARM DAYS
Posted by Unknown on Friday, May 27, 2011
I know it's been unseasonably hot here and I have been craving salads - A LOT! I just don't always have the energy to make a big salad with all the chopping. That's the beauty of this salad. It's ready [...]
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Frugal Fridays With Jen- Grilled Pineapple
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Whole Pineapple was recently on sale for $1.99 each. I don't typically like pineapple, but my son does, and I am willing to try something again.I found a recipe for Grilled Pineapple that has been coated with a honey/lemon/pepper [...]
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Thursdays With Linda: Working Parents…
Posted by Unknown on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
For many people a job is more than an income - it's an important part of who we are. So a career transition of any sort is one of the most unsettling experiences you can face in your life. ~Paul Clitheroe I have [...]
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Season's Bounty - Tomato, Basil, and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Happy Wednesday, and today I wanted to share the Season's Bounty with a simple, delicious, fresh, and healthy recipe for Tomato, Herb, and Mozzarella salad.Ingredients -1 large ripe heirloom beefsteak style tomato, diced [...]
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Tuesdays With Kris: Grill Time!
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Sorry for the late post. Things have been a little hectic in my corner of the universe.Long Summer Weekends are right around the corner!I can't wait for the grilling to begin!Whole Living has some great tips! I'll break [...]
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Motivation Monday - Keeping Healthy Eating Simple
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, May 22, 2011
As I was making my favorite healthy and super simple salad to take to work for lunches this week I decided to share it here for Motivation Monday. Eating healthy doesn't have to take a lot of time or effort, and it definitely [...]
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R and R for Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
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Let your thinking and doing be equal, for only then will you be said to be a powerful soul who has will-power...R AND R TIP # 50: Relax and enjoy those peaceful momentsPeaceful moments in our lives are like precious rare jewels that need to be appreciated, [...]
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IT'S SATURDAY GITTING TIME AGAIN
Posted by Unknown on Friday, May 20, 2011
I'm back, but under the weather and haven't finished this week's piece, so let's G.I.T. one more time!For those of you who are somewhat new to TMS you may not know what a GIT Challenge is - GIT stands [...]
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Frugal Fridays With Jen- Craigslist Deals
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, May 19, 2011
Pictured above is my 3 month old daughter modeling the Bumbo seat I found on Craigslist two years ago for a mere $15. It came in the original box and was in mint condition.I've had a lot of success on Craigslist: an $80 [...]
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Thursdays With Linda: Creativity
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Sometimes imagination pounces; mostly it sleeps soundly in the corner, purring. ~Terri Guillemets To think creatively, we must be able to look afresh at what we normally take for granted. ~George Kneller [...]
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Essential Oils in the Home
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, May 17, 2011
I love using essential oils and other natural aromatherapeutics to help our home smell fresh without the cost and irritation of some fragrances.Here is a picture of some of my household helpers including fresh lemons and [...]
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BlueBerry time!
Posted by Unknown on Monday, May 16, 2011
I am so excited to buy tons of pints of blueberries after reading this article!Meatout Mondays have some great ideas, get on the veggie train a few meals/days per week!Benefits of Blueberries Bioactive compounds found [...]
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Motivation Monday - Emergency Preparedness
Posted by Unknown on Sunday, May 15, 2011
This past weekend we had a direct lightning strike at our home. It was the weirdest thing and scary besides. When it hit, the whole house went a blinding blue for a second. I know for just a fleeting moment we all thought [...]
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R & R for Sunday, May 15th, 2011
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There is a special place in life,that needs my humble skill,A certain job I'm meant to do,which no one else can fulfill. The time will be demanding,the pay is not too good,and I wouldn't change itfor a moment, even if I could.There is a special place [...]
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IT'S SATURDAY GITTING TIME AGAIN
Posted by Unknown on Friday, May 13, 2011
I'll be back next week, but in the meantime let's G.I.T. one more time!For those of you who are somewhat new to TMS you may not know what a GIT Challenge is - GIT stands for Get It Together!The idea with [...]
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Frugal Fridays With Jen- Green Candy
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We've been experimenting still with roasting fresh veggies in the oven, and last weekend we saw this recipe for Roasted Broccoli on America's Test Kitchen (you'll need to create a free login to see it).A head of fresh broccoli [...]
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Thursdays With Linda: Around The House
Posted by Unknown on Thursday, May 12, 2011
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. [...]
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