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Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-40015546372666752632019-03-08T14:59:00.003-08:002019-03-12T07:28:08.105-07:00Use Spring Colors to Energize You!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b style="text-align: center;">This workshop is</b><b style="text-align: center;"> fun, interactive, and introduces you to self-care skills featured in<span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></b></span><b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.nancyandreswriter.com/colors-of-joy/"><span style="color: red;">Colors of Joy: A Woman's Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss</span></a>.</span></i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/03/celebrate-spring-with-desert-and-garden.html"><b>Celebrate-spring-with-desert-and-garden-flowers</b></a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.thespruce.com/spring-cleaning-guide-4134151">Spring Cleaning Guide</a></span></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Book Review from Judee Algazi of <i><a href="https://glutenfreewithjudee.blogspot.com/2018/10/colors-of-joy-womans-guide-for-self.html"><span style="color: red;">Colors of Joy</span></a></i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Do you journal write to get a perspective on things you are confused about? </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Does it help to write down those things that are troubling you?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Isn't spring a wonderful season to reboot your self-care routine (a fresh start) though journal writing or other self-care practices? </b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Explain whether you agree or disagree and why.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><b>Before I sign off here's the quote for today.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">“What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.” </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: Merriweather, Georgia, serif; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">― </span><span class="authorOrTitle" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "lato" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Suzanne Collins, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;"></span><span id="quote_book_link_7260188" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;"><a class="authorOrTitle" href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/8812783" style="color: #333333; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;">Mockingjay</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">This post has been shared at <a href="https://beingawordsmith.com/2019/03/traffic-jam-weekend-linky-party-181.html?utm_source=Blogg">traffic-jam-weekend-linky-party-181</a> (this post is #58)</span></span><br />
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</span>Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-28150367536093269282018-06-29T16:26:00.001-07:002018-10-27T07:54:38.278-07:00Summer Means Time for Reading<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Why not feast your eyes on a book that’s set in a place you’d
love to see? Perhaps you'd like to </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">reminisce</span><span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> and let a book carry you back to a destination or time you’ve visited in the past.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #111111; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This may be a season when commitments at home prevent travel to a distant land. You still can experience a new
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">"The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more you learn, the more places you'll go." — Dr. Seuss</span><b><span style="background: white; color: #181818; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Summer afternoon—summer
afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the
English language.” ― </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/159.Henry_James"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Henry James</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Let us dance in the sun,
wearing wild flowers in our hair...” ― </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/33395.Susan_Polis_Schutz"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Susan Polis Schutz</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Bees do have a smell, you
know, and if they don't they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from
a million flowers.” ― </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1630.Ray_Bradbury"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ray Bradbury</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1627774"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dandelion Wine</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">“Come with me,' Mom says.
To the library. Books and summertime</span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">go together.” ― </span></span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/588558.Lisa_Schroeder"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lisa Schroeder</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, </span><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1832664"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I Heart You, You Haunt Me</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I saw freshness and beauty. I could smell the air, and I really loved rock 'n'
roll. Tears were warm, and girls were beautiful, like dreams. I liked movie
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hit that summer, in every novel I read during and after his stay, on anything
from the smell of rosemary on hot days to the frantic rattle of the cicadas in
the afternoon—smells and sounds I’d grown up with and known every year of my
life until then but that had suddenly turned on me and acquired an inflection
forever colored by the events of that summer.” </span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Plug in timers to turn lights, radio, or television on and off at appropriate times. This helps disguise the fact that you are away.</li>
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<span style="color: #14140c; font-family: "arial";"><span style="background-color: white;">Deadbolt strong, quality locks on all doors, windows, basement entrance, patio, storage area, or guesthouse. This applies even if you'll be away no more than a day.</span></span></div>
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<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Never leave your house key hidden outside your home.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Stop all deliveries, or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspapers, and packages.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Arrange for someone to mow and water your lawn, rake leaves, and maintain the yard to give the home a lived-in look. Cut back scrubs so doors and windows are visible to neighbors and police.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Plant cactus or thorny plants close to windows, to keep criminals away.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Clearly display house number, both in front and in the rear of your home, so emergency personnel can find you.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low. If a burglar is around, he won't be alerted to your absence by a ringing phone.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Don't announce your absence on answering machine messages or social media sites.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Leave your blinds, shades, and curtains in a normal position. Don't close them unless that is what you do when you are home.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Close and lock garage doors and windows. If you leave your car at home, park it as you normally would. </li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Tell your local police you plan to be away. Patrol officers may have the opportunity to periodically check your home.</li>
<li style="background-color: white; border: 0px none; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0.35em;">Engrave your valuables as recommended in Operation I.D. This simple step will allow your stolen property to be identified and returned to you if recovered by the police.</li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.25pt;">The quote for today follows: "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking." <a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/earl_wilson_384618">Earl Wilson</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you're anything like I am, you want to continue to breathe fresh air, drink pure water, eat uncontaminated food, and live free of toxic chemicals, pollutants, or worry about global warming and the legacy we are leaving for generations to come.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Walk for health and planetary healing. Run, jog, stroll by foot or
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your transportation; board public transportation whenever and wherever it’s
available. Bus, subway, tram, or rail is less expensive and better for the environment than running a
car. If you must drive to work, car pool. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Make
your next <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/04/select-car-color-that-pleases-you.html">car a hybrid</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plant trees, drought resistant vegetation, and a veggie garden. When you grow and eat food for self-sustainability, you contribute to the earth's and your healing.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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grass with xeriscape landscaping. Drip irrigation and using water retention containers are water savers. An added benefit is that this type of garden is much easier to maintain than ones with grass and lawns.</span><o:p></o:p><br />
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family members cut down on the number of <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-save-water-money-and-empower.html">minutes they spend in the shower</a>. Short showers are better for your skin as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Refrain
from buying water in <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/04/smart-ways-to-green-your-lifestyle.html">plastic bottles</a>. </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Carry a reusable stainless steel or glass water bottle. Instead of reaching for a one-use plastic bottle read this... </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="border: 1pt none; line-height: 200%; padding: 0in;">"According to the
Container Recycling Institute, 100.7 billion plastic beverage bottles were sold
in the U.S. in 2014, or 315 bottles per person.</span><span style="line-height: 200%;"> More than 8 million tons
of plastic is dumped into our oceans every year.”</span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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you buy a large supply of water to use at home, take the same half gallon or gallon glass </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">jugs to be refilled again and again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This year switch over to products that are biodegradable. <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/08/great-ways-to-reduce-reuse-and-recycle.html">Carry a reusable water bottle</a>, and use your own washable cloth shopping bag wherever you go. Swap Plastic-</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white;">The process used to make, store, dispose of, and just be
around plastics can be extremely harmful to living things. </span>Plastic
bags, bottles, to-go containers, designer plastic coffee mugs and drink
containers, plastic housewares, and fishing nets pollute the planet and the
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E<span style="background: white;">xposure to plastics has been linked to health
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Speak, call, write, and use social media to alert </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">manufacturers, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">politicians, and community, state, and national governments. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Express </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">your concerns about the direct environmental link between your safety </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">and health and the use of plastics.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Advocate for products made from biodegradable materials and ones that </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use minimal packaging. <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/02/divest-from-fossil-fuelsreinvest-in-eco.html">Buy stock and products</a> from companies that </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">don't contribute to global warming. Use your buying power to show </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">companies you care about reducing the world's carbon footprint by </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">supporting those manufacturers, distributors, and stores who care too.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.ewg.org/key-issues/consumer-products#.WtuSmsiUs2w">consumer-products-safe and eco-friendly, and what's not</a> from the Environmental Working Group (EWG).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before you go, please take a moment to comment about your green </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wishing you a Happy Earth Day and best wishes for a year filled with </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">daily efforts to conserve, reuse, recycle, and think and act greener!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The quote for today is from</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> Margaret Mead:</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/margaret_mead_157496"> "We won't have a society if we destroy the environment."</a></span></span><br />
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rich. It was introduced on the island of Java in Indonesia in
the 12<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup> centuries. Tempeh is nutrient rich, with
approximately 7 grams of fiber, 16 grams of economically priced <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2018/01/how-to-include-quality-plant-based.html">plant-powered protein</a>, </span></span><span style="color: #232323; font-family: inherit;">6 % of the Daily Value
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soybeans and brown rice. Others contain barley, millet, flax, or mixed veggies. Select the
blend of ingredients that pleases you. Packaged tempeh is sold in the dairy of produce section of your market. It looks like a block or
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<li>Rinse tempeh and pat dry. Slice the tempeh into 8-10 strips. Make the slices about the same thickness as strips of bacon.</li>
<li>In a large glass baking dish, whisk together the balsamic
vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger, Bragg Liquid Aminos, maple syrup, oil, and other
seasonings.</li>
<li>Add the tempeh to the dish and gently toss to coat with the
marinade. Cover the dish with foil and marinate the tempeh in the refrigerator
for a least 2 hours. It even can be refrigerated overnight. Gently toss the
tempeh every now and then.</li>
<li>When ready to start cooking, preheat the oven to 350
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<li>Spread the marinated tempeh strips in a single layer in a baking
dish, and bake the tempeh in the marinade for 15 minutes. Flip the tempeh onto the other side.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the tempeh
has absorbed most of the the marinade. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">There you have it. Serve it warm on whole grain bread with lettuce, tomato, and non-fat vegan bean dressing. Recipe instructions are supplied below. </li>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1 15 oz. can organic Cannellini or Great Northern Beans</span></span></div>
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1. Grate garlic and ginger first. Then blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.</div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To expand your tempeh repertoire, serve tempeh in collard or lettuce wrap sandwiches, or add to veggie soups for an extra dose of plant-powered protein. Use leftover tempeh as a snack, speared
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tempeh is a welcome addition in stews, casseroles, and slow cooker meals. It goes great in sauces, stir-fries, and with vegetables in curries. </span></span><br />
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Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-38544527735783627252018-02-13T13:10:00.001-08:002018-02-21T06:10:45.747-08:00Be Good to Yourself on Valentine's Day<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I often find ideas and inspiration by reading books, and I love to jot down quotes I discover in them that resonate with me. Here are some of my favorites. They remind me to love myself just the way I am. Sharing them is my Valentine's Gift to You and Me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today I'm happy to share food tips, ideas, and information about</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> how this plant-based eater amps up quality protein in her meals.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since I made the decision to be a vegetarian (37 years ago) and vegan (10 years ago), my journey to create a healthy lifestyle has been filled with exciting food adventures.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">'ve explored nutrition research, read cookbook recipes and invented my own, consulted with the experts, and listened to my body and intuition many times too. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've discovered </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">legumes </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;">including dried <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/01/gluten-free-vegetarian-chili-thats-fast.html">cooked </a></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="_Tgc _s8w" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/01/gluten-free-vegetarian-chili-thats-fast.html">beans</a>, </span></span><span class="_Tgc _s8w" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/06/surprising-features-and-recipes-for.html">lentils</a>, and <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/10/smoky-vegan-split-pea-soup.html">dried split-peas</a> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;">are a low fat</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;">source of quality protein and fiber. Legumes contain important vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2014/09/5-dynamite-ways-to-eat-more-calcium.html">calcium</a>, and folate. Compared to animal sources of protein, whole food plant-based protein is usually lower in cost.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">P</span></span><span class="_Tgc _s8w" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rotein is the building block of cells, but not the only element to consider when planning a sound vegan eating plan. It's key to eat a variety of whole plant-based foods that are colorful, and rich in nutrients. </span><br />
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<span class="_Tgc _s8w" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I get protein from complex carbohydrates including grains, <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/06/how-to-create-flavorful-filling-user.html">veggies</a>, fruits, <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/07/versatile-vegan-tomato-sauce-with.html">pulses</a> and legumes, and make sure to drink adequate water during the day. </span><br />
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<span class="_Tgc _s8w" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To add digestion, elimination, and not gain weight, I eat only a smidgen of plant-based foods that contain fat including avocado, black olives, pumpkin seeds, and a teaspoon of raw almonds or other nut.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Organic Edamame. </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #393939; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Protein: </span><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #393939; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">18 grams per 1-cup serving, cooked</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2018/01/12-items-to-fit-into-every-day_15.html">Organic Tempeh</a>. Protein: 3 oz. supply 15.77 grams cooked</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/01/hearty-vegan-black-bean-soup.html">Black Beans</a>. Protein: 39 grams per cup, cooked</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Spinach. Protein: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20;">1-cup serving provides 1-3 grams, depending on whether it's raw or cooked.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20;">Broccoli. Protein: 1-cup chopped serving provides 2.6 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/08/3-green-summer-veggie-superstars.html">Zucchini</a>. Protein: 2.9 grams in one zucchini</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kale. Protein: 1 cup chopped kale has 2.9 grams</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Chickpeas. Protein: 1 cup cooked provides 15 grams protein</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/09/tips-recipes-and-ideas-to-help-you-plan.html">Chickpea Hummus</a>. Protein: 2 Tablespoon provides 2 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/10/smoky-vegan-split-pea-soup.html">Split Green Peas</a>. Protein: </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">16 grams per cup, cooked</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/09/favorite-fall-fruit-and-vegetables.html">Sweet Potatoes</a>. Protein: 1 cup provides 2.1 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Almonds. Protein: 1 oz of raw almonds provides 6 grams </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Brazil Nuts. Protein: 6 raw nuts or 1 oz provides 4.1 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pecans. Protein: 1 oz raw provides 2.6 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Almond Butter. Protein: 2 Tablespoons raw unsalted 7 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cashew Butter. Protein: 2 Tablespoons raw unsalted 6 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peanut Butter. Protein: 2 Tablespoons raw unsalted 8 grams ( I don't eat peanuts, but include this for your information)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Chia Seeds. Protein: 1 oz or about 2 Tablespoons provides 4 grams </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Flax meal. Protein: 1 oz or about 2 Tablespoons provide 12 grams</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-weight: lighter;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Barley. Protein: </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup of cooked hulled barley provides </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #231f20; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">22.96 grams</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; letter-spacing: -0.34138px;">My health and happiness increases with intentional eating, mindful self-care including exercise and stress reduction techniques, nutritional study, trial and error, and consistent, patient implementation of this style of meal planning every day including holidays. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: -0.34138px;">I'm still adding a new trick or two and read everything I can get my hands on about health and a healthy lifestyle.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; letter-spacing: -0.34138px;">These are some plant-based foods I love: <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/02/broccoli-why-its-smart-food-choice-for.html">broccoli</a>, <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/07/dirty-rice-with-collards-chickpeas-and.html">collards</a>, <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/02/why-beets-are-tops.html">beets and beet greens</a>, carrots, red cabbage, chard, kale, blueberries, apples, and arugula. I even put certain veggies or fruits into dips, soups, and casseroles.</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dare to excel and use tempeh and tofu as toppings for salads, add to sauces, or as part of the filling for tacos, enchiladas, veggie burgers, or veggie loaf.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "roboto" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What I don't eat and suggest you not eat either, are processed foods, "fake" foods, and empty calories from soda, fried foods, or highly salted or sugar laden ingredients. These empty calories lower the body's natural ability to maintain optimal health. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A whole food plant-based eating plan raises your body's natural inclination to stay healthy. In the long run, eating all your fruits and veggies cuts down on medical expenses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Did you know spices add a touch of protein as well? In fact, g</span><span style="color: #4b4949;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a</span></span><span style="color: #4b4949;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">rlic is a stand alone spice. It works well with just about everything. If you'd like, roast the entire clove and eat it as a side dish. One teaspoon of garlic contains .2 grams.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4b4949;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you make planning for a whole food plant-based diet a priority, you care for yourself in a very special way. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4b4949;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rest assured that this lifestyle </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can help </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">prevent chronic diseases like type <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/03/4-day-color-packed-vegan-menu-reveal.html">2 diabetes</a>, <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/02/use-red-to-improve-well-being.html">heart disease</a>, and <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/03/4-day-color-packed-vegan-menu-reveal.html">cancer</a>. Eating all your fruits and veggies also elevates your mood and increases your sense of well-being. Be happy, eat whole foods that are plant-based and get your fill of energy from plant-based protein.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The quote for today follows: </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">“A plant-based diet is more likely to produce good health and to reduce sharply the risk of heart problems, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, gallstones, and kidney disease.” – T. Colin Campbell, PhD</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;"><br /></span>Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-26515623131604915072018-01-10T13:50:00.000-08:002018-01-17T13:48:14.280-08:00Wordless Wednesday Cary, NC<div style="text-align: center;">
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south’s fastest growing towns and voted one of the best places to work and live in the country (Money Magazine). We visited there in the fall, and I'm finally able to post about it now.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #232323; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 23px;">I was so excited about going on the trip, that the night before I didn't sleep that well. Then, with fully packed airplane cabins during our connecting flights, we were anxious to land, stretch, and walk around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">4 Tablespoons warm water</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 cup ground cornmeal (</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">if you like very flaky cornmeal use coarsely ground, for more cake-like batter use finely ground cornmeal)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 cup gluten free flour of your choosing</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1 1/2 cups almond milk or other nut milk</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">1/4 cup apple sauce</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Optional ingredients for a sweet tasting cornbread: cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and coriander. For a southwestern style taste: add roasted poblano and red bell peppers, corn, and a pinch of cayenne.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Start by selecting a loaf pan (1.5 qt.-2 qt. size), and spray it with cooking spray or use a drop of olive oil on a paper towel to coat bottom and sides of pan.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flax meal and water and set aside for 15 minutes. This combo acts as your binding agent. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">4. While that's setting, get a large bowl, and place corn meal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into it. Whisk ingredients together.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Then, get the bowl with the flax seed mixture and add milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, and any optional spices you like to it. Whisk to combine.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">7. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wishing you a hearty appetite and mouthfuls of good flavor. Serve this scrumptious cornbread at a family dinner, solo meal, snack food, or at your New Year's Eve Potluck, and don't forget to give thanks for this bounty.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">What type of cornbread do you enjoy? Sweet or savory? I must admit I like them both. I like savory with soups, casseroles, stews, and chili. Sweet is neat as a snack and dessert. Please comment below. When you try this recipe, please let me know how it worked for you.</span></span><br />
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Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-40689693119586542942017-12-13T16:17:00.001-08:002018-01-31T05:59:47.817-08:00Wordless Wednesday Tucson Street Art<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm having a love affair
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<span style="font-size: small;">"Once a year go some place you've never been before.” Dalai Lama</span></h1>
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I Love Tucson and wish you'd vacation here.<br />
Be well and Enjoy the Winter Holidays.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Please take a moment to comment. Have you ever been to Tucson? What did you like about it? Please explain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">What do you look for when you travel to a new place? For me, I first consider if there are vegan friendly restaurants (which there are) and natural sights to see (many). Don't you think those are good reasons? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Please visit my blog again. An upcoming feature is going to be about some of my favorite places to eat. ☝</span><br />
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Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-39553182350031805152017-11-19T07:50:00.000-08:002018-05-14T09:05:36.250-07:00Tips to Boost Gratitude Today!<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-outline-level: 3;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">Scientific research reinforces what life experience suggests;
it’s impossible to feel stress and tension when you're feeling grateful.
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The calming part of the nervous system is triggered by thoughts and feelings of
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Journal about gratitude and count your blessings</u>.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> My investigation of the facts indicates </span><a href="http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/medicalcenter/features/2015-2016/11/20151125_gratitude.html"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">gratitude heals, energizes, and transforms lives.</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">P</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">rofessor Robert A.
Emmons from UC Davis, a science of gratitude expert, said expressing gratitude </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">“can
lower blood pressure, improve immune function and facilitate more <span style="color: #333333;">efficient sleep. Gratitude reduces lifetime risk for
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Amp up journal writings’ benefits with color</u>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Use colored pens and markers to record your ideas
about the goodness in your daily life. Perhaps you feel you have little time to
write in a journal daily. Keep it simple. Take a few minutes, night or day, to
do a colorful bullet list of things you are thankful about. Another choice is
to do a mental gratitude list. Whatever you decide, know that colors bypass
reason and work at the sensory level to make journal writing fun and
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Meditate about gratitude</u></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">. Define the word in your mind's eye and
reflect on examples in your life.</span><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The definition I like best
is an original, "gratitude is the human quality of being thankful,
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others." How do you define it? <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Pamper yourself to make grateful feelings multiply</u>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/11/6-ways-to-shower-yourself-with-kindness.html">Shower
yourself with kindness.</a> Joy and
thankfulness are plentiful, when you are compassionate with yourself. Self-care
has a ripple effect, and helps you respond to others in a loving way. <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/12/self-care-activities-to-encourage.html">See
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Appreciate much and take nothing for granted</u></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> Life and the people in it owe you nothing. Treat every person and
pleasant thing anyone does for you as an unexpected treasure. Look at your
work, play, home, health, and social interactions as blessings in your life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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your eyesight, hearing, sense of smell, taste, and touch, you "come
alive" in the present</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">moment. Practice cherishing and accepting things just as they
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As the baseball player Wade Boggs said, "</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #404040; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Our lives are not determined by what happens to
us, but how we react to what happens, not by what life brings us, but the
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Make the most of every day</u>.</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> Rather
than complain the glass is half empty, see the glass as filled with stuff to
meet your needs. Don't put off your enjoyment for another day. Reserve time to
do fun things like walk or hike in nature, play a favorite sport or game,
or undertake a project you’ve been putting off doing. When you complete it,
give thanks. Be mindful to balance business and pleasure; it creates warm,
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Display humility and stand with others</u>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">When you have a realistic conception of your assets and strengths,
and possess the ability to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, and gaps in
knowledge, you are on the high road to personal satisfaction. Combine this with
the aspect of being interested in what others have to say and willingness to
learn from them. All add up and make you a gratitude winner.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><u>Give to others to multiply gratitude</u></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">. Make a donation to your favorite charity or prepare a meal for someone
less fortunate than yourself. Sharing your money, time, food, and clothing with
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Be generous with kind words and gestures too</u>. Let your thoughts be
intentionally appreciative, and give others the benefit of the doubt. In the
long run, it helps you be peaceful and empathetic, instead of judgmental.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Thank you dear reader for your visit. I’m grateful to be alive, and
realize none of us know what tomorrow will bring. That's why I set the
intention to celebrate gratitude today, and I wish you would too!</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">My quote for today is "I</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"> have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of
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Nancy A at obloggernewbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739725637170025668.post-44889193312362526252017-10-30T17:41:00.000-07:002017-11-21T09:23:45.954-08:00Ideas to Help You Stay on Track this Holiday Season<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Is your stress level rising? Are you living in the future, projecting about ways to create the <i>perfect holiday season for loved ones and yourself?</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When I used to try to people-please family and friends, it made me feel overwhelmed and anxious. I've learned that my desire to make everyone else happy at my own expense is unrealistic and impossible. Getting bent out of shape about a situation I can't control is fruitless. Instead, this is how I let go of my expectations about having the "perfect" holiday and find <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/07/easy-economical-ways-to-really-relax.html">Easy, Economical Ways to Really Relax</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Fear not. I also share</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> tips that can help you re-set priorities for work, health, and social time this holiday season and beyond. My suggestions are designed to cut through magical thinking and see the goodness the holiday season has to offer. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">While you're reading, take into account that each idea has changed my behavior in a positive way. <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/11/business/the-science-behind-positive-thinking/index.html">Scientific research indicates</a> that when we engage in positive thinking, it helps change our perspective. Whenever we feel we're making progress, we're better able to recognize what's working and let go of those things that aren't.</span><br />
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with Nutrition Experts to learn “</span><a href="https://greatist.com/eat/holiday-healthy-eating-tips">The One Thing Top Nutrition Experts Do to Stay Healthy During the Holidays.</a>” See<span style="color: #333333;"> this one too. <a href="https://goo.gl/hYKnu9">How to Maintain Good Health this Holiday Season</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #333333;">Read </span><a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2017/06/how-to-use-your-journal-to-create-self.html">How to Use Your Journal to Create Self-compassion.</a> This post shows you why journal writing <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">can help you identify and process troubling emotions. When you're able to write things out on the page, it helps you feel less vulnerable and overwhelmed.</span><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> Knowing what emotions come up about a situation or person is the first step in resolving conflict within yourself. For tips that help you develop self compassion, click the link above.</span></span><br />
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permission to nurture yourself, before you feel hungry, angry, lonely, or
tired. Practicing self-care habits like meditation, yoga, or chatting with a friend, is a requisite that restores your sense of well-being. See more at <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/12/self-care-activities-to-encourage.html">Self-care Activities to Encourage Optimal Health </a>and <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/11/6-ways-to-shower-yourself-with-kindness.html">6 Ways to Shower Yourself with Kindness.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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reduce stress and depression. <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2017/11/use-indigo-and-third-eye-chakra-to.html">Learn to use the color indigo and the third-eye chakra to help you get sounder sleep.</a>. Also note, physical activity </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0267ac; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="https://goo.gl/rJ2fgt">may improve the quality of sleep and life in general.</a></span></span><br />
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in spurts by learning how to practice a 20-20-20 pattern. Every 20 minutes
disengage from your computer screen or desk by standing up and looking at
what’s going on 20 feet away from you. Do this for at least 20 seconds. Then
get back to work for another 20 minutes. This habit saves eyesight, prevents eye and body
strain, and keeps you at the top of your game. Also see</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> “<a href="https://goo.gl/918iv1">4 Ways to Find Work-Life Balance During the Holidays.</a>” </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1d;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The Law of Attraction is a belief that "like attracts like," and can be applied to your thoughts, both conscious and unconscious. What you think about or dwell on multiples, and colors your emotions, beliefs, and actions. What you project is going to happen in the future, affects how you respond to life experiences. Saying affirmations aloud and using the law of attraction may help even those with doom and gloom outlooks, and convert negative attitudes to much more positive ones.</span></span><br />
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harmony with the seven faces of intention: creativity, kindness, love, beauty,
expansion, abundance, and peaceful receptivity. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I agree with Dyer and use affirmations and the law of attraction in my life and work with much success. I have seen others make strides using them and <a href="http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0062593">scientific studies show this to be true. </a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I notice that as soon as I sit down to create new affirmations, it helps ground, center, and nurture me. Saying affirmations aloud nourishes those vulnerable, tender spots in me that need attention. It also helps me focus on the blessings in my life, and set the intention to aim for the very best that life has to offer. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Affirmations reinforce our resolve, and suggest those things we want and long for are already manifested in our lives. That's why I write or recite affirmations often... to look at the richness, love, and beauty that already exists in daily living. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Affirmations are a good way for me to reduce fear of the unknown, doubts, overwhelm, and "not good enough feelings" that come up on occasion. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"I learn new things about myself daily, and realize personal growth is a grand adventure."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"My relationships are fluid and rewarding."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"I respect and treasure others."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Each person I know helps expand my understanding and knowledge of what I want to allow in my life."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"I am emotionally available to others and listen with an attentive ear and open heart."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"I see and appreciate the goodness in each moment." </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"I take time to slow down, meditate, and participate in self-care activities daily."</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"I treat myself with lovingkindness every day."</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"I take excellent care of my mind, body, and spirit and I live happy and free." </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Take a moment to order </span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.nancyandreswriter.com/colors-of-joy/">Colors of Joy</a> </i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">on my Website.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> It guides you through activities that use the law of attraction. It supplies instructions for composing and using affirmations for self care and life enrichment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">If you're anything like I am, you appreciate knowing affirmations are always available to you. You deserve to feel good, so reserve a few moments to say them. That's why I keep my copy of <i>Colors of Joy</i> handy.</span><span style="background-color: transparent;"> It's packed full of self-empowering affirmations that transform thinking. Read what journal owners say about this interactive journal by clicking on the following link and scrolling down to the middle of the page. <i><a href="http://www.nancyandreswriter.com/colors-of-joy/">Colors of Joy</a>.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Then, please comment below. Do you use affirmations to help you? Do you have any you'd like to share with me? Please share your concerns, questions, and tips about the law of attraction and affirmations. I love to hear from you. 💖</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1. Bring reusable </span><span style="background: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">bags and containers when you shop, travel, or
pack lunches. Choose products that are returnable (like library
books, CD’s, and DVD’s), and refillable (bring your own doggie bag container to
restaurants). Don’t rely on single-use items like plastic bags and containers to pack leftovers.
Avoid individually wrapped items, snack packs, and all plastic water bottles.
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brushing their teeth, and switch off lights when they are not in a room. Unplug
your appliances like your toaster, when it's not in use. Use cloth napkins and cloth diapers, instead of disposables. This will help in a BIG way to cut down on junk in the landfill. <a href="http://realdiapers.org/diaper-facts">Reasons Why it's Smart to Use Cloth Diapers.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/04/smart-ways-to-green-your-lifestyle.html">Smart-Ways-to-Green-Your-Lifestyle</a>, </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/04/how-will-you-celebrate-earth-day-2015.html">How-Will-You-Celebrate-Earth-Day-2015?</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/02/divest-from-fossil-fuelsreinvest-in-eco.html">Divest-from-Fossil-Fuels-Reinvest-in-Eco-friendly Investments</a>,</span><br />
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Cajun/Southern Dirty Rice Dish which originally featured animal protein into a Plant-based, Gluten Free, Main Dish
Delight. The ingredients I use are top-notch, rich in plant-based calcium, protein, flavor, and antioxidants.</span></div>
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spotted a vegan rendition from <a href="http://www.lettyskitchen.com/dirty-rice-collards-leeks-vegan-gluten-free/">Letty's Kitchen</a>. She eats this dish as a simple
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recipe, and use it as a go to dish when we crave spicy, wholesome, and filling.
Please let me know what you think about my version.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the rice, bay leaf, and turmeric. Cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat to
simmer and cook 30 to 40 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Let the
rice sit for a few minutes. Then, fluff it with a fork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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collards in cool water. Place one leaf on your cutting board at a time. Remove
the tough stalk that runs down the leaf by slicing down each side of the stalk.
Save the stalks for your compost pile. Stack the collard leaves one on top of
each other, with the leaf tips all at the same end. Roll the stack tightly in a
long tube. S</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">tarting at the thick end, slice the collards as thinly as
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the onion or scallions. Sauté until tender, which will take approximately 5-7
minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté another two
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pumpkin seeds, Bragg Liquid Aminos, cayenne, and nutritional yeast with the
rice and mix well. Grind in a generous amount of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if
needed. Serve piping hot or at room temperature. This recipe will serve 4-6 hungry people. The picture below illustrates this fabulous dish being served with a tossed green salad, one topped with beets and creamy bean dressing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I grow and shop for <b>organic
ingredients </b>and prepare them as often as I can. I usually don't label food as
organic in the recipes I post, but want you to know organic foods taste better
and are better for you than conventional ones. <a href="https://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/05/organic-oven-baked-cottage-fries-to.html">Read Organic Oven Baked Cottage Fries and a Full Explanation About Why Organic is Best.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of an onion (see Letty’s recipe at the link above). It tasted delightful, though it was labor
intensive and more expensive than using onion. Leeks require a lot of prep, as dirt
hides in every layer. <b>I like simple and cost effective</b> so I tried onion the
next time I tested my recipe, and scallions the third. Feel free to use what
you like as the flavor is good each way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with Vitamin B-12. It adds a savory layer of flavor and contributes to the
pleasing golden yellow color of the dish. Nutritional yeast is available in the
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concentrate and 1/2 teaspoon supplies 290 mg of soy protein. It can replace soy sauce or tamari sauce in many recipes. I
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and acts as a stomach aide. It adds a kick, a spicy, pungent yet invigorating
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">Turmeric </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">(especially an
element in it called curcumin) is a miracle spice that adds tang, color, and
powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties to foods. My research and cooking experience shows that it heightens flavor and increases
the meals’ health benefits. Be mindful to use it in recipes where you can also use
black pepper and oils like those found in flax, olives, or avocados to increase
the body’s ability to absorb it. See <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535097/">Therapeutic Roles of Curcumin: Lessons Learned from Clinical Trials.</a></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> Also see <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=78">What's New and Beneficial About Turmeric.</a></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.veganrunnereats.com/837/vegan-collard-greens-in-a-slow-cooker-a-southern-new-years-day-tradition/">Vegan Collard Greens in a Slow Cooker – a Southern New Year’s Day Tradition from Alina Zavatsky</a> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.urbannaturale.com/meatless-monday-collard-greens-shiitake-mushrooms-with-brown-rice-quinoa-pilaf/">Meatless Monday: Collard Greens and Shitake Mushrooms with Brown Rice Quinoa Pilaf from Deborah Davis.</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Our quote for the day follows: "</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">My mom's collard greens. No one else in the world can make them like hers. I'm not just saying that because she's my mom. She's got some Mississippi secret. I could seriously eat them every day." Santigold at <a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/santigold488675.html">Brainy Quotes.</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Flagstaff, AZ (elevation 7,000 ft.) is in northern Arizona and is the
gateway to the highest mountain in Arizona, Humphrey’s Peak (</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">12,633 feet).</span><span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";"> Flag is an hour and a half drive</span><span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";"> to the Grand Canyon and on the way to the Four
Corners region, the Navajo and Hopi Nations, and spectacular
scenery in every direction. </span><span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">This small city of 68,000 people is a haven
for outdoor types, foodies, college students, couch potatoes, coffee or
micro-brewery devotees, and everyone in between.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">I was happy to learn that the weekend I was there coincided with the annual
Folk Festival. This special event takes place among the beautiful ponderosa
pines on the grounds of the </span><a href="http://culturalpartners.org/" title="Coconino Center for the Arts"><span style="background: #fcfcfc; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Coconino Center for the Arts</span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"> <span style="background: #FCFCFC;">and the </span></span><a href="http://www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org/museums/welcome-to-pioneer-museum-flagstaff/" title="Pioneer Museum"><span style="background: #fcfcfc; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum</span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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seemed like an ideal time to take a break from work and to visit the festival. As I sat on a bench, and inhaled the soothing aroma of the pine forest, I joined into the party at the </span><a href="http://flagfolkfest.org/"><span style="background: #fcfcfc; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Flagstaff Folk Festival 2017</span></a><span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: blue; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Before I go any further, I'll explain that the Flagstaff Railroad
Station (on Route 66) is at the heart of this city. Of all the
railroad stations I've seen in Northern AZ, the Flagstaff Railroad Station is tops. Freight trains
whiz by often, and bench-sitting and people-watching are relaxing pastimes
after time spent prospecting for book business on N. San Francisco Street. It’s fun to
observe who gets on or off the Amtrak train, after it pulls into the station.
Get sightseeing information and coupons at the </span><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60971-d559995-Reviews-Flagstaff_Visitor_Center-Flagstaff_Arizona.html"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Flagstaff Visitor Center</span></a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"> in the railroad station
building and see </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "serif";"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/route66/railroad_addition_historic_district_flagstaff.html">Route 66 railroad addition and historic
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Shops, bookstores, restaurants, government buildings, and a hotel or two line the streets and alleys in downtown Flagstaff.
Visitors and locals enjoy the convenience and pleasure of local shopping, and take advantage of various work and play opportunities, dining, and entertainment
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">One shop made me reminisce about days gone by, as I spotted the
candy shop window with its' jelly apple display. Another made me smile as I admired the craftsmanship of artists with items displayed in the Artists’ Gallery (A Contemporary Fine Art and
Craft Cooperative) window. Other shops carry handmade and one-of-a-kind merchandise too. Of those shops I sampled, I found that each proprietor and his or her staff go out of their way to be helpful. Isn't that a
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</span><span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Two popular sights in Flagstaff are the </span><a href="https://lowell.edu/"><span style="background: #fcfcfc; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Lowell Observatory</span></a><span style="background: #fcfcfc; color: #151515; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";"> and the new Flagstaff Movie Theater at </span><span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">4751 E. on
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Since there was a monsoon one
of the nights we were there, we were rained out of an observatory trip and chose to
go to a riveting movie, "Beatriz at Dinner” instead. I recommend this
film, starring Selma Hayek. She gives what I felt was an Academy Award Performance. The
rest of the cast is excellent too. I don't care for how the picture ended, but
life and art can be that way at times.</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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This is the sixth or seventh time I've been to Flagstaff, and I like to stay at different hotels each time. If you’re a light sleeper, even though most hotels
are sound proof, I suggest you book accommodations that are away from the
station. The trains speed by 24-7 and do make vibrations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">There are ample accommodations for every category
room, except for an ultra-deluxe hotel chain. Flagstaff does have RV parks,
campgrounds, B and B’s, and rentals galore. It's smack in the middle of the </span><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/coconino/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=54884&actid=29"><span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">Coconino Recreation
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neighboring desert climes like Phoenix at 115° F and Las Vegas at 111</span>° <span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">F, come here to cool off. Many activities go on during each weekend. While I was there, it was also orientation weekend for NAU
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;">Reserve your room early and plan ahead. This </span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">small city
is a magnet for tourists and business people, as its’ at the intersection of US
Interstate 40 and US Interstate 17, making it a hub for transport in the
Northern Arizona area. <a href="https://www.overlandexpo.com/flagstaff/">For additional restaurant, lodging, and tips for travelers see this.</a></span><br />
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interested in public transportation, here’s a link for <a href="http://mountainline.az.gov/routes/">Bus Information</a></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";"> and one for <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=am/am2Station/Station_Page&code=FLG.">Amtrak Information.</a></span><br />
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practice of treating yourself with kind consideration, accepting your shortcomings and mistakes without self-criticism, and witnessing your human<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "serif";">suffering with an open, caring heart.”<u1:p></u1:p>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When you make journal writing a daily self-care habit, just
like brushing your teeth and wearing clean clothes, it can lift a gloomy mood, bring personal growth, and refresh your spirit. You don't need to write a blow
by blow description of every event of the day. Take five or ten minutes to jot down a brief description of what were the high points and troublesome moments of your day. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Journal writing can help you be more patient and honest with yourself. It sheds light on those emotions
that come into play, when you have a knee jerk reaction, as well as times when you've felt less than. You know, those times on the job or with relatives or friends, when you compare your insides and your situation to other people’s outsides. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I've discovered that each time I repeat this old, ineffective pattern, I'm setting myself up for self-esteem disaster. Ask yourself whether you agree or disagree and why. <a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/08/4-powerful-reasons-journal-writing-is.html">Read-4-Powerful-Reasons-Why-Journal-Writing-is-Good-for-the-Soul</a>.<span class="apple-converted-space"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Your journal can become a dedicated place to improve your relationship with yourself. Revealing your true feelings about who you think or feel you are, what you want, and your concerns, requires trust in the self-exploration process. If you're nervous about this, my suggestion is to "act as if you do trust the process." </span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">"Spelling out your dreams and vision for
the future, as well as goals, wishes, and wants reinforces whatever you
write down. Make your words about yourself caring, kind, gentle, positive, peaceful, loving, and healing and you are affirming and accentuating
your determination, motivation, and endurance to be there for yourself. This is
true self-compassion." Nancy Andres</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Use space in your journal to record any change or forward movement you've made since the last
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">It helps to identify and connect with your humanness and vulnerabilities. Get in touch with your motive or motives for
acting the way you did, and you'll see it's your responsibility to care for yourself and get those needs meet in a healthy way. </span></span><br />
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and praised. Those are all things I need to give myself. Journal writing is a simple way to figure this out. </span></span><br />
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down <u>every</u> kind thing you can remember about the incident. One example is to thank yourself for not shouting at the other person or calling them names. If you've overstepped a boundary and did react badly instead of responding appropriately, think about a way to make an amend to that person. Do it as soon as you can, to clean up your side of the street! <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/12/self-care-activities-to-encourage.html">Self-care-Activities-to-Encourage-Optimal-Health.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the past. One way to check whether this is happening is to identify whether you feel extremely vulnerable and immature, like a
duck out of water. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">See </span><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wander-woman/201507/5-steps-managing-your-emotional-triggers" style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">5-steps-for-managing-your-emotional-triggers</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;"> for more help. </span></div>
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when someone is unkind or rude and I'm hungry, lonely, tired, and off-center, it’s a challenge to brush it off or express my displeasure in a kind, direct way. I usually get tongue tied and regress to old behaviors of silently blaming,
judging, and criticizing others instead of saying how I want and need to be
treated. Straying from this path of self-care and self-expression makes me feel
creepy. Can you relate? <o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you keep on repeating the same ineffective coping skills or patterns, give yourself permission to consider seeking professional help.</span><br />
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gives me the ability to own uncomfortable residual feelings on paper, whenever I still feel
bad about an interpersonal or personal issue. I reflect and determine if I am judging
myself too harshly, or holding on to guilt, shame, anger, sadness, or hurt. I make it a point to care and comfort myself like I would do for a child. That means I shower myself with love, acceptance, and forgiveness. Read <a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/11/6-ways-to-shower-yourself-with-kindness.html">6-ways-to-shower-yourself-with-kindness for more tips.</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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extending kindness and compassion towards all other people.</span> B<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">e gentle with yourself today, affirm your goodness, and your relationship with
yourself and others will improve. Journal about things you’re grateful for and even the smallest improvements you've made. It's sure to help you feel increased self-compassion each day of your life." Nancy Andres</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">“Be kind to yourself. Remember that when you abuse yourself, you will experience the anger, regret, and apathy of the bully as well as the depression, anxiety, and insecurity of the victim. Whatever you do, be kind to yourself.” </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">― </span><a class="authorOrTitle" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7355063.Vironika_Tugaleva" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;">Vironika Tugaleva</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">It's relatively simple and rewarding to take steps to create order and space in your
home. I’ll offer tips to help you organize mail, magazines, newspapers and
overflowing closets or shelves. The worthwhile ideas below provide motivation
and methods to help you arrange and streamline possessions. You’ll be better
able to spot what you’re looking for quickly, get more done in less time, and reserve
precious hours for what you really want to do.<br />
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1. Start with one task at a time. According to Cynthia Townley Ewer, the editor
of <a href="http://organizedhome.com/">Organized Home dot com</a>, "Start slow, small and steady. Just as
clutter arises gradually, over time, so it must be fought gradually over
time." Schedule fifteen minute cleaning sessions and reward
yourself when done. Files overflowing? Tackle them by using the same technique Townley Ewer suggests above. Weed out those folders
you no longer need, combine those you can, and leave those that work as is.<br />
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2. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Make your bed early in the day every day. You'd be surprised how quickly this helps dress up your bedroom. Doing this one small thing gives you a sense of accomplishment, and encourages you to tackle the next "easy" decluttering project revealed below.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">3. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Put important items in a designated place. Install a key rack near your front door or in the kitchen. As soon as you come in, hook keys there mindfully. Place an eye glass case and glasses in the same drawer every day, and arrange medications on a tray in your kitchen or bath. Consciousness and control walk hand in hand. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">4.Purchase closet, shelf, and drawer organizers. Devise a clothing storage system that works for you. If you haven't used items of clothing or furnishings in one year, it's a safe bet that you can sell, donate, or recycle them. Feng Shui principals teach not to hold on to anything unless you love it. Save only those things you thoroughly enjoy.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">5. Make a grocery shopping list and stick to it. You'll soon see that you save money, can easily find items in your pantry, save time, and reduce overall stress. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Prevent overwhelm before it begins. Are you financially
overextended, because you collect or hoard stuff? It's up to you to choose to
simplify spending, live within your means, and reduce the amount of financial
responsibilities you take on so you'll sleep better at night. If you don’t know
how to or can’t do this alone, ask for help from a financial planner, organizational
expert, or therapist. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">7. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Reflect on your attitudes, beliefs, and assumptions. The National Association of Professional Organizers recommends you sort mail and bills as they come in. Clutter makers like newspapers, magazines, and books need to be recycled or donated on a regular basis too. A good rule of thumb to prevent reading matter pile up is to donate, share, or recycle what you’ve finished reading every week.</span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">8. Devote a few minutes at the beginning or end of your day to tidy-up. Wash
dishes, discard garbage, and put away out of place clothing, towels, and odds and ends. Don’t put off
tasks. Motivate yourself by affirming it's easy to get off to a fresh start each morning, when there's less mess from the night before. Use early morning to meditate and reflect. Envision yourself accomplishing goals, having fun during the day, and relaxing or living it up in the evening. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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deserving of thriving in pleasant surroundings. What small steps can you take to
accomplish this in the next fifteen minutes? Then go for it! </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">For more see <a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/01/3-secrets-to-help-clutter-proof-your.html">3-Secrets-to-Help-Clutter-Proof-Your-Home</a> and <a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2016/08/reduce-clutter-to-create-tranquility-at.html">Reduce-Clutter-to-Create-Tranquility-at-Home.</a><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">The quote for today is : </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;">“A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When you’re clear about your purpose and your priorities, you can painlessly discard whatever does not support these, whether it’s clutter in your cabinets or commitments on your calendar. (148)” </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;">― </span><a class="authorOrTitle" href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/79557.Victoria_Moran" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;">Victoria Moran</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;">, </span><span id="quote_book_link_1459613" style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;"><a class="authorOrTitle" href="http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/1450439" style="color: #333333; font-family: Lato, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration-line: none;">Lit From Within: Tending Your Soul For Lifelong Beauty</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;">For more see <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/clutter">Goodreads Page on Clutter Quotes.</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: "merriweather" , "georgia" , serif;"> </span><br />
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or dinner </span></span><span style="background-color: #f8f8f8; font-family: "georgia" , serif;">entrée </span><span style="background-color: #f8f8f8; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">that’s fun and healthy to eat any day of the week. Look no further. Serve versatile marinated veggies
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<b><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; padding: 0in;">1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder</span></b></div>
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Tablespoons of Mexican Taco Seasoning Mix or 2 1/2 Tablespoons of Ready-mixed
Mexican Seasoning Blend for the six ingredients listed above</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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lemon juice</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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low sodium soy sauce</span></b><b><span style="border: 1pt none; font-family: "georgia" , serif; font-size: 18pt; padding: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-family: "georgia" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Optional Toppings: salsa, guacamole,
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I salute you with a Special Spring Desert and Garden Flowers, Colorful Leaves,and Flowering Tree Blog Post. I </span></b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">just noticed 500 people put this blog in their Google+ circles. Yahoo. I'm delighted and appreciative. This inspires me to </b><b style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">visualize 500 more who will add me to their Google+ Circles or become Followers in the Coming Months. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>See this Spring Collection at Colors 4 Health <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/03/spring-colors-delight-and-entice.html">Spring-Colors-Delight-and-Entice.</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">"For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive." D. H. Lawrence <a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/d/dhlawren188609.html?src=t_flower">Quote Found on Brainy Quotes</a></span></b></span><br />
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Make a meal plan, write out a shopping list, cut coupons, or use a shopping app
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season, on sale, and are top quality. Here’s help. <a href="http://www.colors4health.com/2016/07/4-key-reasons-to-eat-variety-of.html">"4 Key Reasons to Eat a Variety of Colorful Fruits and Veggies.”</a></div>
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allergic reaction for someone in your family. An informed shopper is a smart shopper. See
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Organic products have not been sprayed or injected with pesticides or other
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shop. Eat, rest, call a friend, or scream and vent before you set off to the store. To help you resist those extra things you’re tempted to grab, use a small
basket rather than large shopping cart. This limits shopping space and curbs an
inclination to purchase foods with empty calories or frills. <o:p></o:p><span style="background-color: white;">Here’s more on a related topic. <a href="http://obloggernewbie.blogspot.com/2015/12/how-to-maintain-good-health-this.html">“How to Maintain Good Health this Holiday Season.”</a></span></div>
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Shop the perimeter of you supermarket first. That’s where unprocessed, whole
foods are likely to be found. Select dried or canned beans, legumes, and fresh leafy
greens for protein. They are much more economical than ready-made foods. Whole grain foods like organic steel cut oats, organic barley, and organic rye flakes contain more nutrients than highly processed boxed cereals and taste just as good if not better.</div>
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Spend at least 70% of your food shopping time in the produce department. Look
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Shop Smart, Save Big, Eat Healthy! You and your body deserve
TLC (Tender Loving Care). Set the intention to follow through. Please let me
know how you manage your food shopping routine.<br />
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Do you delegate responsibility
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for the day. When you're using fresh fruits, vegetables, and foods, it's easier
to keep the weight off. And I eat whatever I want - just not a ton of it.”
Actress Debi Mazar. Read more at: <a href="https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/d/debimazar637028.html">brainyquote.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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This post is my love letter to you dear friends 💌. Thanks to all those who have come to my blog this year, and all those who have yet to come. What words, ideas, or feelings come to mind, when you think of friendship or Valentine's Day? Please let me know you're visiting me, by sharing in the comments section below. Hugs to you dear ones. Nancy Andres<br />
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