This 4th of July holiday while you are celebrating our nation’s independence, ponder the things that have gained ownership over your life. There is a reason we have too much clutter. Simply stated, it is because… Read more.
The simple reason that we have too much clutter is because we bring more items in than we take out. I always tell my clients that it has nothing to do with what you own, rather what owns you. The challenge I am offering to you today is to focus on what you bring into your home that you don’t really need, and the reasons why you continue to buy more.
Where are you weak? What things do you consistently bring into the house that you know you don’t need yet justify its purchase? In what areas do you notice your willpower tested time and time again, and you lose more than you win? Here are a few ideas, but please think about your own individual circumstances. Read the rest »
By Betsy on 07/4/08 in Clutter Busting, Columns, An Organized Life
Q. I know my kids are very sensitive to TV content and watch really “young” shows for their age. They seem to feel what they see on TV very deeply. For example, we have tried to watch Nemo and when the baby fish gets separated from the dad, it is not pleasant for them and they don’t want to watch it. Even intense music makes them want to turn it off. Forget about every watching a Disney movie like Aladdin or Snow White! There are too many scary parts for them.
Is there something wrong with my kids?
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By Patty on 07/3/08 in Children, Parents, The Connected Parent, Columns
Find out how to fire up your 4th from the professionals
Who knows the 4th of July better than renowned fireworks specialists the Gruccis? Their heritage dates back to 1850 in Bari, Italy and they have been producers of fireworks for 7 consecutive Presidential Inaugurations.
In the June/July issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray the Gruccis share their favorite Independence Day party treat. Check out their recipe for potato poppers to make your meal explosive.
Sky Blue Potatoes
Prep: 20 minutes
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By Rachael on 07/3/08 in Food, Featured, Columns, Recipes, Holidays, Every Day with Rachael Ray
Breast milk or formula is still the staple for your baby’s diet in the first year. There is no scientific proof of which food is best to serve first to babies. Cultures across the world prepare various traditional recipes for their babies’ first feeding. In general, first foods are easy to digest and preferably a good source of iron. Read the rest »
By Christina on 07/2/08 in Food, Columns, Food Tips, Bistro Baby
We all underestimate the power of walking, and if you’re anything like us in California, we seem to do anything but walk, even if the destination is less than a mile away.
Yes, it’s pretty sad that we leave everything to the last minute and then are forced to get in the car to drive the kids to school when it could be walked in less than 10 minutes.
Can you imagine overall how many calories you would burn by aiming to walk up to 10,000 steps a day? Read the rest »
By Tracey on 07/1/08 in Parents, Health, Columns, Fitness, Main Feature, Fit Mom, Fit Family
Look around you, at work and home. Do you feel overjoyed or annoyed? Your environment affects your moods, attitudes, emotions, and energy level. What things sap your energy? You need to figure out ways to reduce, eliminate, or change your environment, so that it lifts you up rather than brings you down. These tidbits might help.
1. Clear the clutter. This requires effort and can be time-consuming, but the real reason people dread clearing clutter is emotional attachment — and because you no idea how to organize what you keep. Focus first on the areas of the home that are most important to your health and vitality, especially the bedroom. Read the rest »
By Laura S on 06/30/08 in Life, Featured, Columns, Editor Picks, An Organized Life, The Productivity Pro®
What percentage of coupons from the Sunday paper do you actually use? Five, maybe ten percent? You are not alone. Most people cut out only a small percentage of the coupons from those weekly inserts. In order to make a serious dent in rising grocery bills, you need to have coupons for many of the products you buy, not just a few each week. The good news is that there are a number of resources other than the Sunday supplement coupons that provide coupons for your favorite brands.
Friends, Family, Co-workers: Instead of buying multiple copies of the newspaper, just to get more coupons, share inserts with friends, co-workers and neighbors. Once you have cut the coupons you want, pass your inserts around to others and have them do the same for you. You will find that many people you know don’t even cut coupons and you will receive complete inserts with all the coupons. Read the rest »
By Faye on 06/28/08 in Food, Columns, Smart Spending, Food Tips
