25 Stress- Less Tip Bits

I put together this list a few years ago for a class.  It is a great reminder for me to relax.

Hopefully you will find them useful. 

~ Drinking lots of water. The body requires at least eight – 8 oz. glasses of water for a 120 lb. person per day.  Ideally 1 ounce of water per pound or two of body weight.
~Eat wholesome fresh foods that nourish and support your body.
~Baths, especially a warn ginger or a few drops of essential oils baths promotes physical
   and emotional release. (2 to 4 tablespoons ginger powder per tub of bath water.)
~Get a good night sleep and take an occasional nap.
~Take a stroll, walk or a run.  Get some fresh air and breath deeply.
~ Stretch away you stress with yoga or tai chi.
~Work in the garden or pot a plant.
~Have a creative outlet; paint, build or make something, dance, sing, etc.
~Read a good book.
~Smile!
~Take time to meditate and “be” quite and pray
~Laugh often!
~Gradually de-clutter and donate.
~Use some fresh herbs to liven up your foods.
~Journaling, especially for what you are grateful for, your ideas, successes and inspirations.
~Relax and don’t take yourself too seriously
~Stop waiting for special occasions to use the “good” stuff.  Everyday is a “present”.
~Stay away from energy vampires; gossip, comparing, negative thoughts, grudges, envy
~You are in charge of your happiness and your attitude.
~Stay in touch with family and friends, talk to them often.
~Before you go to bed, think of at least three things you are grateful for.
~Don’t worry about the things you can’t change.  Give them to a higher power.
~Breathe away tension.  Breath deep!
~Do an act of kindness everyday.
~Look at the world through the eyes of a child, with wonder and awe for; a beautiful leaf, bright sunset, etc.

Breathe Deeply, Savor the Moments, Be Happy, 

Have Joy, Love, and Ponder the Best

Herb Walk

With Spring at our doorstep, there are many herbs just awaiting you to pick, observe, identify and us them.

I just came across this great resource that I wanted to share with you from Learning Herbs.

Herb Walk

The photographs and information are beautiful and simple.  Have fun!

New Classes Scheduled!!!

I am so excited to have these class scheduled.

See Classes!

Come and have a learning, good time!!!

25lbs Pinto Beans...What to do?

I had a 25 pound bag of Pinto Beans.  This is what I did with them.

The 25 pound bag made 42 quarts of canned Pinto Beans, 10 quarts Chili and enough Chili to feed our family for two big meals.

How to Can Pinto Beans
Dry beans can only be canned in a pressure canner.
- Soak beans over night in large bowl or container.  Use a container much larger than you think you will need.
- Drain beans.
- Place 3 cups soaked beans into 1 quart jar.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt.
- Pour boiling water on top of beans, with 1 inch head-space.
- Wipe jar rims clean.
- Boil canning lids
- Place lids onto jars and screw on rings.
- Place 7 jars into pressure canner adding water as directed by canner instructions.
- Pressure can for 90 minutes at 10 pounds pressure.
- Cool down canner and remove jars.
- Cool and clean jars.  Store in a cool, dark place.

We love to have canned Pinto Beans available for off the shelf use.  Our teenage son especially likes to have them available to make bean dip or bean burritos.  Your kids might like them too.  We all do.

Bountiful Baskets

Do you know about Bountiful Baskets yet?  This is a great organization to get beautiful prouduce at great prices. You order online a week ahead.  It's $16.50 per basket.  We really enjoy these when the garden is not producing, but as we get more of our own fresh produce we won't order.  That is also the beauty of Bountiful Basket, you order only the weeks that you want to.  They also carry whole grain breads and other items.

The following are pictures of what may be in the baskets, as the produce can change with what is available.  Each basket is 50% fruit and 50% vegetables.

 This was last weeks.

This is what I picked up this morning.

Check them out and see if there is a delivery spot in your area.