Saturday, April 2, 2016

How I Eat Light


This is the way I eat.


Here are some of the things in my refrigerator. 
I do share the kitchen, and since not everyone eats
 like I do, there are things in my refrigerator and 
freezer and in my home that I  don't eat.


Beans and other legumes, rice, organic veggies and fruit


Some of my spices, herbs, and seasonings. All are as natural 
and organic as I can get them. 


My freezer. The containers hold homemade veggie and bean soups.


Herbal teas.No coffee. No caffeine.


My oils, dressings, condiments, and drinks.


Sea salt, and stevia, honey, and agave syrup
for sweetening. I'm working hard to eliminate sugar from my diet. 


I never eat meat, but I will occasionally eat wild Alaskan salmon.
I also eat halibut and some other fish from the ocean, 
but never any farmed fish.
I am not perfect, and it took me many years to get to this place.
I am lactose intolerant, so no dairy.
I have very recently started trying to eliminate sugar and caffeine from my diet.
Yes I occasionally lapse and have some chips or something.
But I eat this way for the most part.

I no longer have any weight issues.
My skin is clear.
I have high energy.
I look and feel years younger than my actual age.

I do not contribute to any of the pain that farm animals are subjected to in factory farms.

Oh and one last thing; I always prepare my food with love 
and bless it before eating.


Through the ages many spiritual masters have advocated a 
light vegetarian, or near vegetarian, diet. 

There are reasons for that. Not only do we feel better and 
have more energy, but we are also not taking any of 
the fear or pain energy into our bodies that come 
from  animals that  have been hunted for food, or that 
have been raised in cages and force fed antibiotics 
and hormones, and other unhealthy substances.


Trees Beautiful Trees
























Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Did you Know Aluminum is 100% Recyclable?


Recycling Aluminum and Reducing Your Aluminum Foil Use

How to Reuse, Recycle, and Reduce Aluminum

Aluminum is 100% recyclable, yet only about 65% of the average Americans household aluminum gets recycled each year. Nearly all of that is in the form of aluminum cans. You can recycle 100% of the aluminum your family uses, and here's how to do it.

Eliminate, or significantly reduce your aluminum foil use. It's estimated that each American throws away about three pounds of aluminum foil per year. None of that foil should be getting to the landfill, recycle it instead. 

Not all recyclers allow aluminum foil, but if yours does then make sure to do your part. Remember it takes around 400 years for that aluminum foil to break down naturally. 
If you're lucky, like me, your city does allow aluminum foil to be recycled. Just wash, and dry before recycling with the rest of your household aluminum. Or follow your cities recycling regulations for aluminum. 

Instead of using aluminum foil to cover leftovers place food in bowls with lids. Or make your own covers. 
Rewash and reuse all the aluminum foil that you do use until it can't be used anymore and then take it to the recyclers. You can also recycle those aluminum pie plates and other baking containers, so be sure to recycle them too.

Recycle all the aluminum packaging that comes into your household per year. Remember aluminum is 100% recyclable. The average American throws away 14 1/2 pounds of aluminum from packaging a year. That's not counting aluminum cans. 

It is all recyclable, and we can all do our part to see that our household aluminum does get recycled. Consult your area recycling company for how and where to recycle aluminum packaging from your household, or from your job.

Aluminum cans are the most common aluminum recyclable, but we can do even more. Do you recycle the 2.5 cans that each American worker is said to consume at work each day? 
If your work does not recycle aluminum cans, maybe someone can at least be responsible for taking the cans home and recycling them. Recycling aluminum cans is big business. It's also good for the environment so do your part.

Other aluminum recyclables include things like aluminum siding, gutters, aluminum wire, and anything else made of 100% aluminum. It can all be recycled. And it all should be. Our landfills are far too full of recyclable materials like aluminum.

Tips 

  • Recycle 100% of the aluminum that comes into your household.
  • Drastically reduce your households use of aluminum foil.
  • Don't forget to recycle aluminum cans and other aluminum at your workplace.







Monday, March 21, 2016

Decluttering My Closet


Do you have too many clothes?


I am on a decluttering kick and trying to simplify my surroundings.

Today I decided to go through my closets and my dresser to get rid of all the extra clothes I never wear.
It was harder than I thought it would be to part with some of these clothes, especially when you consider that I've never worn some of them!
How can you be attached to clothes you don't even wear? I don't know but I found out today that you can.

Still I made a good start and managed to fill a large garbage bag full of clothes to take to a local charity that supplies free clothing to anyone who needs it. I like to support them in any way I can, since I know there are many people who can't even afford thrift store prices right now.

Here's what I managed to get rid of:

2 wool sweaters
1 salmon colored suede jacket. What was I thinking when I got this? It didn't go with anything and looks cheap and tacky. I think I saw someone wearing a similar jacket once and, while they looked fabulous in theirs, mine looked better on the hanger so out it goes.
1 cotton sweater
1 green velour jacket
1 grey plaid jacket
2 pairs of herringbone check pants
1 green and black tartan skirt
1 long red skirt, sort of Christmas looking
3 pairs of pants
1 beige vest
1 long wrap-around skirt from India
1 black corduroy dress
2 long sleeved men's shirts
1 floral patterned Hawaiian shirt
1 olive green embroidered top, hideous and never worn
1 grey see-through top with frilly neckline. (Again, what was I thinking?)
1 maroon turtleneck sweater
1 sweatshirt
1 black coat

My closet looks and feels so much better and I feel lighter and better too.

What  have you done to declutter, simplify, or organize your life and your home this year?


an organized closet

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Declutter Your House For Less Stress





For some reason I have been in a decluttering frenzy for awhile now. It's as if I sense that I am going to need to be really clear going into the new year and with the new energies that are here. (Maybe you do too?)

Numerous studies have shown that:
Clutter can make you tired.
Clutter can make you stressed.
Clutter can cause disharmony.
Clutter can mean less abundance in your life.
Clutter can make you anxious and depressed.

And studies have also shown that getting rid of clutter can bring peace, harmony, more energy, and even better relationships into your life.
Decluttering makes room for so much more (and so much better), in your life.

When you can't even relax at home; then where is the peace in your life?



For this article, I'll just focus on decluttering your physical space; your house, your office & work space, and your car. However, more serious decluttering efforts involve cleaning up and decluttering EVERY aspect of your life from your beliefs to your relationships, your Internet and online clutter, and your emotional, mental, and spiritual clutter.
This is what I have been doing this year, working on decluttering every aspect of my life. Whew!

As for the physical, there's more to that than just getting rid of excess "stuff" in your life as well.
For example, how's your diet?
Aren't junk food and poor quality food physical clutter too?


Check out these great articles on decluttering by clicking the link:
Declutter: The Huffington Post Articles on Decluttering





Clutter Quotes:

110 year old Huichol shaman Don Jose Matsuwa says that having too many possessions around us can detract from inner peace and balance. And he's not alone, most of the worlds greatest spiritual leaders advocated "The Simple Life."

"Clutter is stuck energy."
-Karen Kingston

"Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful."
-William Morris

"The more you have, the more you are occupied. The less you have, the more free you are."
-Mother Teresa

"Clutter is a physical manifestation of fear that cripples our ability to grow."
-H.G. Chissell

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."
-Leonardo Da Vinci




Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Small Stoves For Tiny Homes, Cabins, Boats etc





If you live in a tiny home, or even on a boat, like the ones pictured here, you might want a tiny stove to keep it (and you) warm.

Check out all the tiny homes on Tiny House Blog

Jotul602

Little Cod

Herring

Halibut


SARDINE STOVE INFO & SPECS.
The Sardine Stove made for boats. It makes me want to get a boat just so I need this stove!

Three Ways to Heat Your Tiny House

Traditional Cast Iron Marine Stoves by Navigator Stove Works,Inc.

Jøtul F 602 CB Woodstove

Cabela's Outfitter Series™ Tent Stove Accessories, View All Tents, Tents, Camping : Cabelas.com

WonWay.biz » THE Won Way Biz STORE

Wall Tents, Canvas Tents and Hunting Stoves all at Discount Prices