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February 15th, 2013
There are many ways to find the perfect place or cause to volunteer for. Reach out to your community museum, library, senior center, sports teams, church, or just search online. A great place to get started is http://www.volunteermatch.org/ where ...
February 14th, 2013
Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Every day is a day to share your love, but today is a special day in which saying I LOVE YOU more than once is A-OK! “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” ― Amy Wilson-Carmichael Ta...
February 13th, 2013
So at this point your wondering, “well how do I get started??”…to be a volunteer you have to first ask yourself if there is a particular type of volunteer job you would like to do. It’s important you match the volunteer opportunity with you personal...
February 12th, 2013
There are many benefits to being a volunteer. Being a volunteer allows you to connect with your community and make new friends. You can meet many different people of different ages and create a bond that is based out of love for others. At the sam...
February 11th, 2013
It is the week of LOVE!!! And what better time to talk about being a volunteer, than on a week where love is flourishing like a flower. There is no greater love than the love we give to others when we give of ourselves. Being a volunteer means th...
February 9th, 2013
It doesn’t matter how much money you have, or how much money you spend…what people will always remember is the time you spent with them….the way you laughed together, the way you listened and shared your thoughts and dreams. Be in the moment and val...
February 8th, 2013
You can put just about anything in a jar and make it look nice with a little glue and ribbon. Whether it is a special marshmallow and hot chocolate mix, or a cake mix for a special occasion. Think about the little things that can make that special ...
February 7th, 2013
My mom used to say that the way to a man’s heart was thru his stomach…but that could very easily work both ways, because what better way to woo a girl than with a home made dinner?!...Plan a special meal that the person you love will enjoy…make it wi...
February 6th, 2013
Nowadays with technology people have forgotten the art of actually writing since all we do is type all day. A special gift to give to someone is a gift that comes from the heart, a poem. When was the last time you wrote down your thoughts in a mann...
February 5th, 2013
There are so many FREE gifts that you can give a loved one that will not only say “I love you”, but it will most importantly say “I know you”. A picture is a moment captured to be forever remembered. Look thru your old pictures and make a collage f...
February 4th, 2013
After an amazing Super Bowl game…because you have to admit it kept you on the edge of your seat…even thru the blackout!...this month I will be talking about Peace Thru Giving. I’m sure everyone has felt it at some point in your life, where you gave ...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Saturday
February 2nd, 2013
Have you ever woken up because YOU were snoring?! Well, it happens to the best of us, so don’t feel alone. There are a variety of options on the market that will help stop the snoring. There are mouth pieces, rings, strips…and there’s even an EXTI...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Friday
February 1st, 2013
So throughout this week I have been talking about the importance of sleep…I personally have a little bird outside my window that tends to wake me up every day at about 5 am. There is a “white noise machine” which apparently helps mask all other soun...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Thursday
January 31st, 2013
Tips for getting enough sleep in a night: don’t drink or eat anything with caffeine four to six hours before bed, avoid alcohol and heavy meals before sleep, exercise regularly, minimize noise and light in your sleeping area, manage a comfortable te...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Wednesday
January 30th, 2013
Stress is one of the biggest factors in sleeping problems. Not only does your mind suffer, your body suffers with lack or too little sleep. It can affect your brain and nervous system, cardiovascular system, metabolic functions and your immune syst...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Tuesday
January 29th, 2013
Lack of sleep has been linked to affecting us psychologically. Whether it is irritability, moodiness, impaired memory, or inability to multitask, the signs of sleep deprivation are many. Everybody has individual needs, and the hours that your body...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Sleep-Monday
January 28th, 2013
This week I will be talking about the importance of sleep…now let’s be honest, when that alarm goes off in the morning, how many of you actually jump up right away and are wide awake? How many would like just 5 more minutes? Sleep is an essential p...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Our Diet--Saturday
January 26th, 2013
Salt or sodium consumed in moderation are ok, but there are people who before they even taste their food, have the salt shaker in hand and are showering everything with some extra sprinkles. Salt intake should be kept to a minimum, about 1,500 to 2,...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Our Diet--Friday
January 25th, 2013
Sugar is a key ingredient in a lot of very good desserts…but it is also an ingredient that can affect your health and your weight. From soda, ketchup and bread, there are hidden amounts of sugar in everyday foods that you eat. The better natural su...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Our Diet--Thursday
January 24th, 2013
It’s not about just about what you eat, but also how you eat it. My grandma used to tell me that you had to chew your food 29 times (but honestly, I don’t recommend it). I’ve also heard that you should be able to say the whole alphabet in your mind...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Our Diet--Wednesday
January 23rd, 2013
Throughout the years more and more new diets have popped up. There are different diets: Vegetarian, Vegan, Paleo, Atkins, Feeding Tube, Juicing, low-fat, low-carb, and the list goes on and on…Maybe you want to stick to one, or do a different one eve...
Peace Thru Healthy Living- Our Diet--Tuesday
January 22nd, 2013
A balanced diet would be a diet where you eat a variety of foods in a moderate amount from all of the food groups. Moderation is the key to successfully getting the nutrients that your body needs and actually getting the benefits of losing weight an...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Our Diet-Monday
January 21st, 2013
Ok, so we all know that DIET needs to go hand in hand with exercising. Its not always fun, but it is necessary to have a balance of the foods that our body needs and what out mind makes us believe we crave. The key word here is “balance”, if you go...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Saturday Exercising
January 19th, 2013
Improving your overall health will improve your self-esteem. It’s an investment when you work to make YOU better! The body produces endorphins when you exercise which is basically something that makes you feel REALLY good! And who doesn’t want to f...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Friday Exercising
January 18th, 2013
It’s important to start a structure of exercise from a very early age. Per Medscape “Approximately 21-24% of American children and adolescents are overweight, and another 16-18% is obese”. Not too long ago, kids would go to school, go home, do thei...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Thursday Exercising
January 17th, 2013
So who doesn’t have stress because of work or just every day life? Exercising solves some of our stress, but the real healing comes from within. Within your exercise routine find some quiet time, maybe when you’re stretching, to take deep breaths a...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Wed. Exercising
January 16th, 2013
Whether it’s walking, running, hiking, or dancing do something today that will make you sweat! And then when you’re done, take a deep breath and know that you have been good to your body one more day. Open your eyes and enjoy the beauty around you…...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Exercising
January 15th, 2013
An active lifestyle will bring many benefits to you, such as lower blood pressure, weight loss, reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and some cancers. Exercising will also make you feel more energized and allow you to sleep better. Cardiovascular ex...
Peace Thru Healthy Living-Exercising
January 14th, 2013
The hardest part is always getting started when it comes to exercising…there’s always, “I’m starting on Monday”, right?! Well there’s no time like the present to start taking care of our bodies. Start with writing it down, and creating a routine th...
January 12th, 2013
So after a week of meditating and research, I have decided that the theme for my blog this year will be: “Year of Finding Your Peace”. Six days a week I will write relating to the theme of the month, and every month the theme will be something th...
January 5th, 2013
What a way to start the year!! This is going to be an adventurous 2013, and I'm looking forward to everything that is to come! This is my first blog and I'm happy to finally have found the path that I am to follow with my photography. I have so mu...