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Being Tired Isn’t a Badge of Honor
Today is the first day of the Ultimate Blog Challenge for the Month of May. I have chosen to post about Ways to Generate Energy in Your Life for this month. Follow along each day for more tips… “It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol”- Brené Brown On any given day, the laundry list of things to do is generally longer than there are hours you have to do them. Managing a hectic schedule is common. So much so, that it’s also quite common to answer the question “how are you?” with the simple phrase- “really…
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Instant Pot® Garden Vegetable Soup
Who knew there were so many months and days to celebrate almost everything under the sun? April is also National Garden Month. And to celebrate that month, we have an Instant Pot® Garden Vegetable Soup. This flexible “clean out the refrigerator” recipe can be adapted countless ways to include whatever fresh vegetables and herbs you happen to have on hand. Tip: Tougher herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, can be added prior to cooking, while more tender options, such as basil and parsley, should be stirred in when the arugula is added. (Discard the woody stems for the tougher herbs before serving). Tip: Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
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Solar-Powered Generators
Your electric needs don’t just stop when the electricity goes out. If you have an unexpected outage and you didn’t charge your cell phone or other small devices, then you may find yourself without the ability to reach out to others or to get help. A solar-powered generator is a necessity for emergency situations. The Solar Power Portable Generator The Solar Power Portable Generator is a small one, but powerful enough that it can help you make it through a dire situation. It has 8000 mAh of power, so it can keep your devices running when they need to be charged. You can use this one for your smartphone or…
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 14: Nurture Joy in the Small Moments
Did you ever notice that the miraculous-seeming “big” things are actually a collection of very small things all grouped together? Being able to view the world as a whole made up of miniscule yet necessary pieces is the first step in understanding how even “little things” that you do can make a big impact on the world at large. In today’s Spring Cleaning for Your Soul challenge, we’ll put into practice the art of seeking and finding joy in the small and seemingly insignificant moments of our day. Joy Is Key Being joyful has everything to do with being present. Think of the beauty of the spring season that is…
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Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus
Since it is now Spring, it’s time for lighter, fresher fare. Say hello to the Sheet-pan recipe: Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus. There are several advantages to this recipe… Sheet pan! This cuts down on the pots and pans that you need to cook with. Lemon! The lemon adds a splash of brightness and flavor to the shrimp and asparagus. There is garlic! April is National Garlic Month so this recipe is another way to celebrate the beauty that is garlic! So celebrate this Spring Day with this lovely light dish!
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Spring Cleaning for Your Soul, Day 13: Plant the Seeds for Positive Change
Spring brings new life into the world. On our 13th day of the Spring Cleaning for Your Soul Challenge, we’ll plant seeds of optimism. Making the world a better place than you found it involves makes small but meaningful acts. In fact, some of the plans you set into motion may not even be realized by you. It takes time, and it can also take many people, to initiate positive change. The important thing is to take the initiative and get something going. This is the time of year that we tend the soil and plant the seeds that will bear tomorrow’s nourishing food. When you plant a garden, you…
