So I'm sitting here, this drab humid blah Monday morning, and I'm feeling envy.
Mel and I went up to Kemptville yesterday to meet her uncle and his partner, and they have a garden. In which they grow various foodstuff, including lettuce (which tastes like leaf lettuce, with better texture) radishes (not my thing, but cool) corn, potatoes, tomatoes, etc.
It just makes me wish that I could have one, but my apartment is facing the north, so we get like 2 hours of sunlight (if that) in the morning on our little balcony, and that's it!
If life wasn't so hectic, I would put more effort into planting my mom's vegetable garden back up, but I don't have time to go over there every day or so to pull weeds and whatever else you have to do in a garden. Plus, it's halfway through July, so it seems kinda pointless.
Just makes me sad, I can't wait to have a house with a yard so I can have my garden and learn all the in's and out's of growing food.
Peace and serenity,
Simply Me
Enjoy my Monday Musing series? Here is the list of the other posts from this series:
Happy thoughts
Automatic negative reactions
Thanksgiving
Sustainable eating
Contentment
Crutch or Reason?
To routine, or not to routine, that is the question
Sooo, yoga has pretty much fallen to the wayside, and sleeping in has taken over. I know, I know, not a good idea seeing as I'm just that much more exhausted when I go to work.
It's a vicious cycle really. I can't stop myself from falling asleep, sleeping in, almost being late for work, drinking 2-4 cups of coffee (with my reusable mug so it's really more like 4-8 cups of coffee) and shuffling through the day.
I need to boost myself up and force myself to stay awake, but it's sooo hard...
I will retry to restart my yoga routine this week, starting Monday.
Wish me luck!
It's a vicious cycle really. I can't stop myself from falling asleep, sleeping in, almost being late for work, drinking 2-4 cups of coffee (with my reusable mug so it's really more like 4-8 cups of coffee) and shuffling through the day.
I need to boost myself up and force myself to stay awake, but it's sooo hard...
I will retry to restart my yoga routine this week, starting Monday.
Wish me luck!
Wednesday's small steps: Online petitions
I love taking small steps, and some easy ones are signing petitions. Not only is it one more name for the cause you sign, it also helps to reassure you that you aren't the only one who wants these things.
My favourite petition sites are:
Care2
Credo Action
Avaaz
So far that's it. Every now and then they send me e-mail notices of new petitions, and you can do searches for whatever subject you'd like to sign on.
Small steps, can have big effects.
Here are the petitions I've signed so far today:
Stop CNN from parroting FOX News' propaganda
Stop stoning, save Sakineh!
Protect Against New Drilling
Peace and serenity,
Simply Me
Enjoy the Small Steps series? Let me know what you think below.
My favourite petition sites are:
Care2
Credo Action
Avaaz
So far that's it. Every now and then they send me e-mail notices of new petitions, and you can do searches for whatever subject you'd like to sign on.
Small steps, can have big effects.
Here are the petitions I've signed so far today:
Stop CNN from parroting FOX News' propaganda
Stop stoning, save Sakineh!
Protect Against New Drilling
Peace and serenity,
Simply Me
Enjoy the Small Steps series? Let me know what you think below.
Computer update / minor epiphany
So I have found that despite the fact that I deleted all my Facebook applications, and came to a semblance of an epiphany regarding the computer, I have reattached myself to it.
But, although I am using the computer frequently again, I am having a much easier time balancing between computer time and family time, and feel that I am not compromising. I still spend quality time with both my daughter and my fiance, and I am having a better time remembering to complete my daily responsibilities (dishes, taking care of the animals, etc) instead of just pushing them aside and pretending they don't exist.
I have been neglecting my knitting/crocheting however, which make me feel bad because I have so much that I want to do with that.
It's all about balance, and I'm getting closer every day to figuring it all out. Like they say, practice makes perfect, but who wants perfection anyways? I just want to be happy, so that's what I'm focusing on.
But, although I am using the computer frequently again, I am having a much easier time balancing between computer time and family time, and feel that I am not compromising. I still spend quality time with both my daughter and my fiance, and I am having a better time remembering to complete my daily responsibilities (dishes, taking care of the animals, etc) instead of just pushing them aside and pretending they don't exist.
I have been neglecting my knitting/crocheting however, which make me feel bad because I have so much that I want to do with that.
It's all about balance, and I'm getting closer every day to figuring it all out. Like they say, practice makes perfect, but who wants perfection anyways? I just want to be happy, so that's what I'm focusing on.
Making your own energy boosters
Finding simple, healthy energy-packed foods is essential to maintaining high energy. Energy is very important when it comes to keeping yourself active and healthy, because without it you will crash.
If you're like me, then you look for the best options which contain the least amount of chemicals, preservatives, and questionable ingredients. The easiest way to ensure this is to take a little time for yourself and your family, and set up shop in the kitchen!
Most of the dry ingredients can be found in your preferred bulk foods store (Natural Food Pantry, Mother Hubbard's, Bulk Barn, and Rainbow Foods are a great place to start).
If you're not sure where to start looking for such recipes, look no further than Katie from Kitchen Stewardship's fantastic e-book called "Healthy Snacks to Go". In this, contains over 30 simply healthy recipes, which take little time, minimal preparation in some cases, and always result in happy, satisfied kids and parents.
The cover of the e-book as created by Katie from Kitchen Stewardship.
Since cooking with your kids is a great way to bond and create a relationship that lasts through teenagehood, including them in the preparation and assembling stages of each recipe, and possibly even the cooking/baking stage, will make them feel not only an integral part of the family, but they will also be learning about their foods, and what makes them taste so good or feel so good.
If you have any of your own simple easy and healthy recipes that you'd like to share, please leave a comment and let the rest of the world know.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to send me an e-mail at lovelikewinter3@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I do not work for Kitchen Stewardship, nor am I receiving any free products or financial bonuses for advertising her work. I simply enjoy her writing, and endorse what she does and try to spread the good food word. Thank you.
If you're like me, then you look for the best options which contain the least amount of chemicals, preservatives, and questionable ingredients. The easiest way to ensure this is to take a little time for yourself and your family, and set up shop in the kitchen!
Most of the dry ingredients can be found in your preferred bulk foods store (Natural Food Pantry, Mother Hubbard's, Bulk Barn, and Rainbow Foods are a great place to start).
If you're not sure where to start looking for such recipes, look no further than Katie from Kitchen Stewardship's fantastic e-book called "Healthy Snacks to Go". In this, contains over 30 simply healthy recipes, which take little time, minimal preparation in some cases, and always result in happy, satisfied kids and parents.
The cover of the e-book as created by Katie from Kitchen Stewardship.
Since cooking with your kids is a great way to bond and create a relationship that lasts through teenagehood, including them in the preparation and assembling stages of each recipe, and possibly even the cooking/baking stage, will make them feel not only an integral part of the family, but they will also be learning about their foods, and what makes them taste so good or feel so good.
If you have any of your own simple easy and healthy recipes that you'd like to share, please leave a comment and let the rest of the world know.
As always, if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to send me an e-mail at lovelikewinter3@hotmail.com
Disclaimer: I do not work for Kitchen Stewardship, nor am I receiving any free products or financial bonuses for advertising her work. I simply enjoy her writing, and endorse what she does and try to spread the good food word. Thank you.
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