beannie842002's Journal Add Entry21 Oct 2006 11:40 AMTake your family to a fun museumSoothe back-to-school blues--bring the kids too see a cool exhibit. Shake up your weekends and take your kids to a museum that has eye-opening exhibits. You'll all have a blast, and your kids will remember that learning can be fun--just in time to go back to school Monday. You can satisfy your sweet tooth by visting the Jelly Belly Visitor Center in Fairfield, Calforina. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 18 Oct 2006 08:11 PMMaking a quilt for the loved one that passed on.My Grandmother's Neice husband got killed at the beginging of this year. When he passed away she did not want to get rid of any of his clothes but she felt like she had to do something to move on. So she got on the internet and found out that she could make a quilt with her husband's shirts. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 18 Oct 2006 07:52 PMTurn Your Toddler Into Curious GeorgeYou'll need: Scissors, 1 sheet each of pink and vrown felt, brown sweat with hood, 1/4 yard brown fabric, cotton balls, 1 pair large, cream-color gloves. Cut shapes for monkey ears from brown felt. Then cut slightly smaller ear "insides" from pink felt. Sew or glue pink felt onto brown felt. Sew ears to sweatshirt hood or attach with saftey pins. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 18 Oct 2006 07:44 PMGive yourself a "happy boost"! Part 5Pamper your skin Your skin is your largest organ--and, with millions of oh-so-senstive nerve endings, the one with the most potential for pleasure. So indulge in loving caress, slip on a sensuously soft scarf or linger in a wann bubble bath and soak up good feelings. This a good thing for all of use to hear every now and then we all want to feel like we are being pampered. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 18 Oct 2006 07:30 PMGive yourself a "happy boost"! Part 4Tantalize your taste buds When your spirits need lifting, evoke happy memories with a small helping of your favorite comfort food, weither it's an ice cream cone on a summer day or Mom's meatloaf with macaroni and cheese or mashed potatoes. Brew a pot of tea. Not only does drinking a cup of tea allow you 10 minutes to relax, but it has a whole host of health benefits, too. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 17 Oct 2006 09:34 PMGive yourself a "happy boost"! Part 3Entice your nose Just a tiny whiff if fresh-backed cookies can mentally whisk you right back into your grandmother's lap. Scent can help unlock vivid memories because the nerves that allow you to smell are in the same part of the brain that controls emotions. Let Lavendar lull you. Lavendar has strong calming effects and is a natural remedy for restless sleepers. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | 16 Oct 2006 11:40 AMDeck the scariest haunted house !Give trick-or-treaters the creeps with thses easy, eerie projects. Do it up right this year with a garland of grinning paper plates, tin-can lanterns, and a trail of black-cat paw prints cut out from contact paper. have a go at inventive new pumpkin projects. Kids and grown-ups alike will love these fun crafts. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (1) | 16 Oct 2006 10:27 AMGive yourself a "happy boost"! Part 2Soothe your ears! The saying "music soothes the savage beast" isn't just a figure of speech. Listening to sedate music really can lower your blood pressure, slow your heart rate and calm your breathing; rousing tunes can have the oppsite effect. Brighten the workday. Listening to music can help keep your energy up or your pluse down during a busy day. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (1) | 15 Oct 2006 11:18 PMGive yourself a "happy boost"! Part 1The sight of a bright bouquet, the sound of a gentle music, the scent of a frangrant breeze, the taste of a sweet treat or the touch of a loved one's hand can make anyone feel fabulous. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | 15 Oct 2006 11:02 PMStretch your family's food dollorsYou can feed your family healthy meals without breaking the bank. Plan your menu and shopping trip before you set foot in a grocery store. Hit the market first. Visit a local farmers market to look for bargains on regional, seasonal produce. Shop Smart. Make a grocery list before you go shopping. |
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