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Green Community: Help Someone See

August 25, 2020 2

Have you ever thought of what it would be like to not be able to see? I actually have, because, without my contacts or glass, I can not even see my hand in front of my face. (just a big blur) So to hear that 1 billion people in developing countries are in need of glasses but are unable to afford them (glasses would cost them 3 months’ worth of salary) breaks my heart. I can’t imagine being robbed of my eyesight simply because I couldn’t afford eyewear.

4 million pairs of eyeglasses are thrown away each year in North America. Instead of throwing away your old glasses, donate them to Unite For Sight. Unite for Sight is an international leader in providing eye care worldwide. If 50% of the children in institutions for the blind in Africa had eyeglasses, they would be able to read normal to large print. (Can you imagine that? children blind, simply because they can’t afford eyewear.)

Will you donate your glasses?

I just mailed my old (but in excellent condition) glasses off today.

How To Plant A Pizza Garden

August 24, 2020 2

For Eben’s 5th birthday, we planted a pizza garden. (Gosh, he was so little) This is a super fun activity for children and will cultivate their love for gardening. It is perfect for both young and older children.

At the time we lived in the woods in Georgia and didn’t have a garden established so we planted the pizza garden in containers on our patio. We planted several different types of tomatoes,onions, peppers, basil and oregano. Eben’s favorite part was planting the plants and then watering them each morning. It was fun to watch the plants grow and watch his excitement grow. The best part was harvesting the veggies and making our own pizzas from scratch. This was a great gift for Eben because he is now 8 and loves to garden. It has blossomed into a hobby that he really enjoys and looks forward to.

Would you plant a pizza garden?

Send me your gardening pics, I would love to share them with everyone.

How to Throw an Eco Dinner Party

August 23, 2020 4

It’s warming up and it is time to take the party outside. I personally think cocktails, appetizers, and lovely desserts taste better when you are enjoying the outdoors. Set the perfect party setting with lots of comfy chairs and tables and beeswax candles. If you don’t have an outdoor space that you can use, invite your friends to a picnic in the park or a BBQ at the pool.

To start, choose a couple of fabulous organic wines, my favorites are Quivira and Parducci, a great organic beer is always a winner for the guys and mocktails, such as Shirley Temples for the kids. You can also jazz up regular water by adding slices of citrus, apples, or sprigs of mint.

For appetizers, organic tortilla chips with organic salsa and hummus is always a good thing. You can also serve fresh fruit and veggies with a refreshing dip.

For dinner, put together your favorite meats and veggies or just veggies and make kabobs. Kabobs are great for outdoor get-togethers because they are simple to grill. You can serve them with a fabulous cucumber sauce and pita triangles. You could also grill homemade pizzas, yes pizzas, pizzas are fabulous when they are grilled on the BBQ.

Serve Smore’s for dessert. Kids and adults alike love Smore’s. Collect twigs or leftover chopsticks and roast marshmallows (or vegan marshmallows) over an open fire pit. Have an assortment of graham crackers and different types of chocolates available. The adults may enjoy exotic or dark chocolate.

What are your green outdoor plans this summer? Send me your pics, I would love to see them and share them with everyone.

 

It’s Tea Time

August 22, 2020 11
 

One of my favorite times of the day is tea time. I have tea every afternoon Jayson and Eben. It is the perfect time to relax together after a long day of work and school. It is also a great time to reconnect. We sit in our chairs on the patio and chat about the current day’s activities and enjoy a lovely cup of tea. We mix our own loose-leaf blends so each cup is unique. Some of our favorites are green and blueberry tea or green and peach tea. We purchase all of our tea at Whole Foods in bulk and bring our own container to transport it in.

Do you drink tea? What is your favorite flavor?
 
 

Need More Sleep? Yoga Could Be the Answer to Dreams

August 21, 2020 2
 

Millions, yes millions, of Americans are sleep deprived. Surprised? Not really. At least you are not alone. Did you know that Yoga can help you sleep? It’s true. Clinical studies have shown that bedtime Yoga can help insomniacs significantly reduce their sleepless hours. Yoga reduces cortisol levels, this is why you feel so calm after practicing it. Insomniacs have a higher level of cortisol, so it only makes sense to give yoga a try. Most types of yoga, practiced on a regular basis at bedtime should bring on the sleep.

 

 

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