Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Celebrate Life!
Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Get Organized
Get Organized to Save Fuel and Cash!
1. Organize your errands.
Make a list of your errands, then organize them into a travel plan. Write down all your errands and then think what stops are near each other so you can create a gas-saving route for yourself.
2. Keep a shopping list handy.
Create a running shopping list on your fridge, in your office, and in your storage area where you store bulk items like paper towels or reams of paper. Writing a list to shop with will prevent you from forgetting items.
3. Don’t duplicate your purchases.
If you keep similar items together, you will reduce the chances of misplacing or losing items and repurchasing them unnecessarily.
4. Stay home and organize.
Tackle the area of your home you tend to ignore, and get it organized. You will be doing something highly productive without driving anywhere!
5. Establish a family organizing time.
Get your whole family involved and have organizing mornings or nights. Together, organize a room that everyone uses, like the family room or kitchen. Make it fun–turn on the music or plan a reward for completion like watching a moving afterwards or playing your favorite board game.
6. Enjoy your nest!
Stay home just to enjoy your own beautiful surroundings. Yes, there are many places to go, but when it comes to family and leisure time, your home is a wonderful sanctuary. An organized dwelling provides calmness, security, and peace of mind with plenty of space for fun activities or simply relaxing.
by Susan Lovallo
Clutter Solutions
www.cluttersolutions.biz
What can you
do to minimize that cash drain? Get organized! That’s right. You can reduce the
number of gallons of gas you burn if you follow these simple tips.
1. Organize your errands.
Make a list of your errands, then organize them into a travel plan. Write down all your errands and then think what stops are near each other so you can create a gas-saving route for yourself.
2. Keep a shopping list handy.
Create a running shopping list on your fridge, in your office, and in your storage area where you store bulk items like paper towels or reams of paper. Writing a list to shop with will prevent you from forgetting items.
3. Don’t duplicate your purchases.
If you keep similar items together, you will reduce the chances of misplacing or losing items and repurchasing them unnecessarily.
4. Stay home and organize.
Tackle the area of your home you tend to ignore, and get it organized. You will be doing something highly productive without driving anywhere!
5. Establish a family organizing time.
Get your whole family involved and have organizing mornings or nights. Together, organize a room that everyone uses, like the family room or kitchen. Make it fun–turn on the music or plan a reward for completion like watching a moving afterwards or playing your favorite board game.
6. Enjoy your nest!
Stay home just to enjoy your own beautiful surroundings. Yes, there are many places to go, but when it comes to family and leisure time, your home is a wonderful sanctuary. An organized dwelling provides calmness, security, and peace of mind with plenty of space for fun activities or simply relaxing.
by Susan Lovallo
Clutter Solutions
www.cluttersolutions.biz
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Hors d'Oeuvres in a Hurry
Unexpected guests can be welcomed with an array of tasty hors d'oeuvres quickly prepared from ingredients which are right at hand in one's refrigerator.
That's what participants were shown when Chef Margaret
Jacobs held another cooking demonstration program at Wisdom
House on September 14.
In her next demonstration class on November 4 from 6:00-7:30pm, participants will learn how they can prepare a delicious brunch in the "humble muffin
tin!"
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Self-Care Saturday
The group of women attending the Self-Care Saturday program had many opportunities to laugh, unwind, walk Wisdom House's labyrinth, enjoy each other's company, and get tips for leading a more balanced life. Yoga instructor and facilitator of the day, Gabriele Davis of Litchfield, led the group in the life-enhancing activities.
Wisdom House
www.wisdomhouse.org
Friday, October 16, 2015
The Unbearable Wholeness of Being
Ilia Delio, OSF, presented a challenging retreat day on God, evolution, and the power of love on September 26th. The audience of more than 140 people were presented horizon-expanding information about the interconnectedness of all creation - how we are related to each other and to the Creator of all.
To view a brief video presenting an overview of her
topic, click on the Video section of our homepage at www.wisdomhouse.org.
Photos: Linda Oristano
Wisdom House
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