Clear Mind Kids club will meet Saturday, March 1st at Amy's Farm!
If you are interested, here are the details:
we will be meeting at Amy's Farm at 10am on Saturday, March 1st, kids and parents can walk around the farm or take a farm tour (sign up at the farm).
We will read a book together and then sketch a nature design.
(bring your sketch book, pencil and color pencils)
We will take turns show and telling other group members about our art work!
details and to sign up:
http://www.meetup.com/Clear-Mind-Nature-kids-club/
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Feb 30day Challenge!!!
Starting today, a new challenge begins. Yes, it is not Feb 1st-however, it does take time for me to come up with these challenges...and I have ALREADY started!
So, for 30days, I will do what is recommended to be "balanced" according to some research (which I forget the source)...ANYHOW, I WILL make a change to form a new HEALTHY habit.
CHALLENGE:
Daily morning stretches (yoga) for about 10-15mins and a daily 15-20mins walk.
To me, that is an EXCELLENT challenge!
I am already doing this randomly but I really need to focus and establish them as daily HABITS!!!! which is hard at first of course, but once we do something enough times....it becomes easy. Right?
what is Your challenge?
Or if you don't have one...you could definitely get inspired by mine!
Let's get to work!
(that means, set alarm clock on iPhone!)
Now how is this eco-friendly again...? well...in order to be "eco-friendly" we must start at the core, at the root. The root is the SELF. One must first start shaping the self....once the self is good, we can focus on other aspects of life. Right?
That makes sense to me.
Form a good habit, internalize it, motivate people, make positive changes in YOU and THEN in your surroundings.
Nothing worse than having someone lecture you on healthy stuff while that person is themselves unhappy and unhealthy..... can get confusing.
Start small, then build up! very exciting:)
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So, for 30days, I will do what is recommended to be "balanced" according to some research (which I forget the source)...ANYHOW, I WILL make a change to form a new HEALTHY habit.
CHALLENGE:
Daily morning stretches (yoga) for about 10-15mins and a daily 15-20mins walk.
To me, that is an EXCELLENT challenge!
I am already doing this randomly but I really need to focus and establish them as daily HABITS!!!! which is hard at first of course, but once we do something enough times....it becomes easy. Right?
what is Your challenge?
Or if you don't have one...you could definitely get inspired by mine!
Let's get to work!
(that means, set alarm clock on iPhone!)
Now how is this eco-friendly again...? well...in order to be "eco-friendly" we must start at the core, at the root. The root is the SELF. One must first start shaping the self....once the self is good, we can focus on other aspects of life. Right?
That makes sense to me.
Form a good habit, internalize it, motivate people, make positive changes in YOU and THEN in your surroundings.
Nothing worse than having someone lecture you on healthy stuff while that person is themselves unhappy and unhealthy..... can get confusing.
Start small, then build up! very exciting:)
*
Friday, January 31, 2014
Amy's FARM!
So I was thinking of how to incorporate Amy's Farm into my life....I go there randomly and I love it!
So I thought of doing some kind of meeting there perhaps Saturday mornings....maybe have kids paint or draw the animals, trees, or barn.....that would be nice. Very simple and doable.
I just need to have an excuse to go there at least monthly. Maybe volunteer for a few hours? hey, they give you free produce! And it would be nice to go with family so that kids get to see elders walk around the farm, feed the animals, etc. You know, mix up the age groups....
ideas for the meet-up would be:
-a walk around the farm
-a story (either reading a book or hearing a story-farm related)
-a drawing/painting
yeah, that sounds nice:)
*
So I thought of doing some kind of meeting there perhaps Saturday mornings....maybe have kids paint or draw the animals, trees, or barn.....that would be nice. Very simple and doable.
I just need to have an excuse to go there at least monthly. Maybe volunteer for a few hours? hey, they give you free produce! And it would be nice to go with family so that kids get to see elders walk around the farm, feed the animals, etc. You know, mix up the age groups....
ideas for the meet-up would be:
-a walk around the farm
-a story (either reading a book or hearing a story-farm related)
-a drawing/painting
yeah, that sounds nice:)
*
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Cleaning products
BETTER LIFE cleaning products
I heard people talking about this new line of natural cleaning products so I decided to give them a try. So far I love them! They do the job and smell great! it helps so much to have something ready and to know that it's going to be safe for kids, adults and the environment.
I'm happy and almost ready to purchase more however, I must first finish the other products I currently have and hopefully use them when kids are not around and cover my mouth/nose....whatever happened to cleaning with warm water and vinegar?? I guess I got lazy but I really hope to go back to that.....
give them a try!
http://www.cleanhappens.com/?gclid=CNSM2-uCpbwCFc2TfgodGgYAfw#
I heard people talking about this new line of natural cleaning products so I decided to give them a try. So far I love them! They do the job and smell great! it helps so much to have something ready and to know that it's going to be safe for kids, adults and the environment.
I'm happy and almost ready to purchase more however, I must first finish the other products I currently have and hopefully use them when kids are not around and cover my mouth/nose....whatever happened to cleaning with warm water and vinegar?? I guess I got lazy but I really hope to go back to that.....
give them a try!
http://www.cleanhappens.com/?gclid=CNSM2-uCpbwCFc2TfgodGgYAfw#
Sunday, January 26, 2014
doTerra Essential Oils
I love these new essential oils I purchased! I am in LOVE with them. I was sick about a week ago and I used them on my stomach, on my forehead, on my pillow to help me sleep and feel better. They helped me so much. I really am loving this package and I also put a few drops on the humidifier and on my kids for their cough. I love them all, specially:
lavender,
lemon,
breathe,
melaluca,
eucapyptus,
one word, many blessings: doTerra
https://nettrax.myvoffice.com/doterra/ShoppingCart/Shop.cfm?CurrPage=FrontPage&NextPage=FrontPage&pid=97530599349608497
lavender,
lemon,
breathe,
melaluca,
eucapyptus,
one word, many blessings: doTerra
https://nettrax.myvoffice.com/doterra/ShoppingCart/Shop.cfm?CurrPage=FrontPage&NextPage=FrontPage&pid=97530599349608497
Thursday, January 2, 2014
NEW YEAR 2014!
I have been thinking about the changes I would like to make in regards to trying to be a bit more eco-friendly and maintaining those changes this New Year. It's easy to have an "eco-friendly challenge" because you have a deadline and you get motivated to stick to that but when it comes down to it, it's more about trying to make those changes become a new and healthy habit for the rest of our lives.
Here are some of the changes I need to stick to for these upcoming 30days:
1. gardening
(I need to improve the soil on my backyard and try to plan herbs and veggies
2. plant more roses
(this way I don't have to buy roses from the store)
3. clear up space and donate house items to charity
4. switch all cleaning products to eco-friendly and natural alternatives
5. get an air purifier? (need to research this one)
6. learn to compost
7. Finish all Styrofoam paper products and buy only paper or decomposable
8. volunteer at the farm when possible
Let's see if I can implement and maintain these changes, will report in 30-days!
I have been thinking about the changes I would like to make in regards to trying to be a bit more eco-friendly and maintaining those changes this New Year. It's easy to have an "eco-friendly challenge" because you have a deadline and you get motivated to stick to that but when it comes down to it, it's more about trying to make those changes become a new and healthy habit for the rest of our lives.
Here are some of the changes I need to stick to for these upcoming 30days:
1. gardening
(I need to improve the soil on my backyard and try to plan herbs and veggies
2. plant more roses
(this way I don't have to buy roses from the store)
3. clear up space and donate house items to charity
4. switch all cleaning products to eco-friendly and natural alternatives
5. get an air purifier? (need to research this one)
6. learn to compost
7. Finish all Styrofoam paper products and buy only paper or decomposable
8. volunteer at the farm when possible
Let's see if I can implement and maintain these changes, will report in 30-days!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Eid Mubarak!
YES! we made it! One month of fasting! Alhamdulilah!
Congratulations to you all, may God accept your good deeds, your fasting and all your duas! ameen.
If we can fast for one month, imagine the possibilities!!! We can do anything if we plan it, put our effort and stay committed.
I hope this month served as a cleansing and a strong foundation for anything you would like to achieve in the months to come. Make new habits part of your life and try to implement them as much as possible, even if it means that you will have to make adjustments.
Generally, to make good habits stick:
1. We need a good support system. Meaning, our best friends may not always agree with us but if we truly want to be achievers, we should stick to our word and deeds.
2. We need a strong good will and strength that comes from within. The key to having that strong will is to "see the goal" in front of us!
3. Once we WANT to make a change (we are tired of our current condition) we TAKE STEPS to achieving this change. We can either make small changes or big changes and jump right into it.
4. We connect with strong ACHIEVERS and observe, talk and befriend those we look up to. We try to get ideas or tips from THE VERY BEST. Go to your teachers, not those students who sit on the back.....
Best wishes and Eid MUBARAK!
Congratulations to you all, may God accept your good deeds, your fasting and all your duas! ameen.
If we can fast for one month, imagine the possibilities!!! We can do anything if we plan it, put our effort and stay committed.
I hope this month served as a cleansing and a strong foundation for anything you would like to achieve in the months to come. Make new habits part of your life and try to implement them as much as possible, even if it means that you will have to make adjustments.
Generally, to make good habits stick:
1. We need a good support system. Meaning, our best friends may not always agree with us but if we truly want to be achievers, we should stick to our word and deeds.
2. We need a strong good will and strength that comes from within. The key to having that strong will is to "see the goal" in front of us!
3. Once we WANT to make a change (we are tired of our current condition) we TAKE STEPS to achieving this change. We can either make small changes or big changes and jump right into it.
4. We connect with strong ACHIEVERS and observe, talk and befriend those we look up to. We try to get ideas or tips from THE VERY BEST. Go to your teachers, not those students who sit on the back.....
Best wishes and Eid MUBARAK!
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