tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51689666139495386202024-02-21T10:21:44.220-08:00Swap Green LifeThe Joy Of Living WellShopGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021061687697522429noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168966613949538620.post-59803042026202537712014-09-28T14:26:00.000-07:002014-09-28T14:29:09.325-07:00Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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is officially fall. The weather is slightly turning with a present chill during
some evenings. Not as evident when you live in sunny south Florida--but- if you
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reminds me of family, the desire to be together and share memories. I want to
smell pumpkin spice and wrap my fingers around a warm cup of tea. I hear the
leaves whistle a new song outside my window---a gentle and calming lullaby that
begs to come in my home. It is easy to forget the beauty of life while running
the race that keeps up moving forward. Although, I too am caught breathless--today
is different-- I chose to stop and with arms wide open I welcome this familiar
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thank you Lord for the calming rain- for the sound of life coming to a stop before is all begins over. The heavenly drops wash away the urgency we call life. As the skies clap with a dance of lights..reminding me that beauty can be found even in the midst of the storm. I bow down- slowly...while it pours, pours over my heart and what was once old has just made new. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">New as the beam of sunlight shyly hiding behind the darkness- yet it still peaks through the soul of this world to bring hope...hope for a new dawn- a new beginning. </span><br />
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DIY: Science with your Toddler<br />
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My 4 year old son is constitantely in motion and that requires a lot of imagination. Since he is enjoying the freedom of summer, I try to engage him in different activities.<br />
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For this fun science project you will need:<br />
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<li>Food coloring (or make your own with; cumin (yellow), beet (purple), blueberries (blue), cranberries (red) ) </li>
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Seperate the rice in to 4 containers.<br />
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You will have a fun time talking about the new colors of each rice container and the water drained from each container.<br />
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ShopGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021061687697522429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168966613949538620.post-39202474984074322822013-07-10T19:19:00.002-07:002013-07-10T19:45:15.055-07:00No Guilt Cleaning!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When life gives you lemons...we tend to make a sour face! forget
making lemonade- who has the time? It is easier to turn sour, to give in
and maybe let go. However, letting go at times takes courage. A brave
heart is always bleeding..with the unknown...with the ink of fear
stamped red. I wake up and feel distant with eyes locked to the fog of
tomorrow-the salty strings run down my cheeks letting me taste life and
loss. Although the body wants to hide, the soul seeks beauty- beauty
that bathes the dawn and glistens at dusk.<br />
One step after the next- life is messy, complicated, beautiful, painful, hopeful & so much more...<br />
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Make your own All- Purpose, everyday cleaning product!! I love this...non-toxic, safe for kiddies and adults.<br />
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1- 1/4 Cup of White distilled Vinegar<br />
2- 1 TBSP of Corn Starch ( preferably without talc)<br />
3- One plastic squirt bottle ( look around and you will find an empty one under your sink)<br />
4- Warm water<br />
5- 8/10 drops of lemon essential oil (optional) <br />
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In a small bowl combine the corn starch & vinegar until dissolved. Pour mixture into the plastic bottle, top it off with warm tap water and you are done!! If you want to add a little extra scent, you can add about 8-10 drops of lemon essential oil to the bottle and shake well.<br />
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This All-purpose cleaner can be used on counters, glass, mirrors & surfaces around your house.<br />
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ShopGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021061687697522429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168966613949538620.post-30558090599987752042013-06-02T12:38:00.002-07:002013-06-02T12:38:45.622-07:00Gratitude of June <i>The year is half way through and enjoying every moment has been a task difficult to uphold. We seem to want to soak up every bit of sunlight and breathe in every afternoon rain. As I glance out the window and realize the fullness of this life- the greens, blues, purpels and silvers brushed across the canvas of my life- I want more- I want life. </i><br />
<i>Perfection might never be attained- but laughter through failed attempts will continue to push us forward to the next chapter- with eyes wide open</i>.<br />
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Before storing those delicious fresh berries, be sure to soak them into equal parts water and vinegar in order to make them last longer. The vinegar washes way all the impurities from the berries, allowing them to stay fresh longer. I have tried this myself with absolute success! <br />
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1 Pint of Strawberries (raspberries, blueberries)<br />
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In a bowl, gently place the berries and cover them with the water/vinegar mixture. Let is sit for 8 min and rinse well. Let the berries dry before storing. A good tip is to place a sheet of paper towel on the bottom of the storage container to soak up any extra moisture. Place the berries in the storage container and enjoy fresh & clean berries!<br />
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<br />ShopGreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021061687697522429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168966613949538620.post-62571286413013867352013-05-30T13:39:00.003-07:002013-05-30T13:40:47.895-07:00How much do we actually care? <div style="text-align: center;">
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I can now say that I am a vegetarian! It has been almost 2 years that my husband and I have given up #meat! </div>
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BUT WHY?</div>
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After seeing the way that animals are treated around the world to become our food- it disturbed be to the point of action. </div>
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ACTION?</div>
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Yes, action! On the principal of not becoming the reason for more animal killing, I created a meat free zone in mi casa...:)</div>
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WHAT NOW?</div>
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Continue on the path laid out before me, to care for Gods creatures and to make a difference- even if in my own life. </div>
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TRUTH!</div>
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The truth is, that this journey has been a lot more then just giving up meat. It has meant sticking with something that truly matters to me, even when the going gets tough. This idea is much easier said than lived! I struggle with this in my life- the fear of failing, of making of fool of myself- for what? </div>
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Well, so you can say that you tried. </div>
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So - please consider what these godly creatures suffer for our pleasure...make a difference ...take control. </div>
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year has gone by and life continues to shift in a new direction. It seems that
we spend our lives trying to achieve greatness and miss the truth that is
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2013- </i></b>Eat better & feed your body the right types of food, avoiding
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>True:</i>
Although this is a small step for mankind it will be a leap in your life! </span></div>
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is time to pay attention to what we eat. Spend more time preparing your food
and enjoy the practice of eating well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We
can live a longer and healthier life by going back to our roots-literally...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">So, open a bottle of your favorite wine, gather around the kitchen and breathe in the-<span style="color: #741b47;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: #ead1dc;"><i><span style="color: #741b47;">la joie de vivre!</span></i></span></div>
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<li>In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients- oatmeal, rice crisps, dried fruit</li>
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<li>Sprinkle chocolate chip onto top of cereal bar</li>
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<li>Place it in fridge</li>
<li>Cut into square or rectangles and enjoy!!</li>
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ambitious of all the other steps.</u></b> Brace yourselves- as this can
make you want to give up. However, I assure that you will begin to feel
healthier, lighter and enlightened in no time. So, for the <b><i>Pièce de
résistance....it is time to begin saying NO to meats, white or red. </i></b>I
know, you think I have gone bananas- you might be asking- where is my
Protein! Well, the answer is fish-fish-fish. A piece of steak or a fillet
of chicken can take up to 6 hours to digest. So, if you think of it, you
will have a hunk of meat inside of you for nearly a half portion of the
day, and if you eat meat twice a day you will be digesting your food all
day! When your body is busy working to digest food it will put all other
functions on pause in order to preform the task. This will slow you down;
make you feel tired and fatigued. The goal is to eat foods that will enter
and leave your body quickly. If you are up for the challenge, I urge you to
begin slowly. Perhaps start with meatless Mondays and grow from there. It
is a big change and even greater challenge. However, change when it comes
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<a href="http://www.ecobuzzla.com/the-secret-to-selecting-sustainable-seafood/" target="_blank">http://www.ecobuzzla.com/the-secret-to-selecting-sustainable-seafood/</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-red-meat" target="_blank">http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-red-meat</a> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">In the past year my life has change drastically. I became aware of how
fragile we are as human beings, and that our time on this bright-green earth is
slowly fading with every passing breath. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This year my dad began the battle of his life. A battle that would leave us,
his family, lost and wishing life weren't so cruel. Late this past March, my dad
got the news that he had Pancreatic Cancer, a disease that is unmerciful and
creeps up without a creek or a sound. Without notice, my father’s skin turned a
pale shade of yellow with hints of green- his eyes were deep and dark around the
edges. My dad’s body was dying from the inside and spilling its ugliness out.
Death came knocking and as always we were not prepared to open the door and
face reality. Within one week of the diagnosis, my dad underwent a
devastatingly dangerous surgery. This procedure, as told to us by the doctors,
would allow him to live an extra 3 to 5 years, if successful. How do you begin
understand that the man you thought was invincible, untouchable- a super
hero-my superhero- was now dying? Is this what life is? A cold wave washing
over us with water so chilling that your bones ache and your lungs seem to
forget how to breathe. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was my reality this past March. Days and nights blurred together after
the surgery. The hint of a new sunrise was a sign that we were granted one more
day with him. Perhaps another would not come. My father fought, struggled and
discovered a strength that was unknown to him. After 60 days and two surgeries later
my dad was released to his home. His body was now frail and thinner-, 60 pounds
thinner to be exact. My smiling dad did not smile anymore. His jokes that once
would light up a room and cheer the solemnest of people were now silenced by
the storm that was still passing through our lives. Everyday was a new gift, a
brighter sunset, a deeper horizon. We learned that life could quickly bring you
to your knees and leave you breathless. My father came home to find out that
while still in hospital his mother, my grandmother, had passed away. One more
time cancer came knocking, but this time she took without leaving a trace. My
dear and loving grandmother, after battling cancer for little over a year, was
now gone. She leaves behind a trail of laughter, and beautiful memories. This woman
who raised me will forever be missed and never forgotten. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Strength- A word that has a new meaning for our family now. We all have it!
Deep inside, it rests waiting for the right moment to appear and rescue the
weakest of hearts- my heart. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">My ever-so-brave father is undergoing chemotherapy, and through
faith-prayer- and strength we continue to believe in a brighter tomorrow, that
will keep coming for many-many more tomorrows. </span><br />
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