Depending upon where you live, your neighborhood might need to be spruced up. Using these ideas, find out how to organize an Earth Day spring clean in your neighborhood. Don’t forget to get your neighbors involved to make the most impact. Go door to door in your neighborhood and find out what interest there is [...]
Have you ever visited a foreign country? You may have had problems communicating with the locals but you probably understood their music. This is because music is considered to be ‘the international language,’ and it can communicate feelings and influence your mood in a way that words simply can’t. Knowing how classical music can positively [...]
Makes 2 cups Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced 1 tbsp spring onions, finely sliced ¼ cup red bell pepper, minced 2 tbsp Tahini (sesame paste) 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ½ tsp ground cumin Salt and pepper Instructions: Mash the well-cooked garbanzo beans with a potato masher, add the [...]
Each year millions of people celebrate Mardi Gras prior to Ash Wednesday. Those celebrating in cities such as New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro can be seen wearing elaborately decorated masks. The following will show you how to make your own Mardi Gras masks for your own festivities. Items you’ll need include: * Plain white [...]
Do you know where your food comes from? Some products come from around the world — China, Mexico and Canada are common locations. When you purchase food from other countries you’re supporting their economy and keeping their farms going while local farms suffer. That’s why you may want to search for local food. Sustainable foods [...]
Scholars believe Mardi Gras began during Medieval times and may have been associated with ancient fertility rituals. Early Church fathers understood new converts’ adherence to celebrations at certain times of the year. In an effort to lead them away from their pagan ways, they created Christian holidays around the same times. Carnival was one of [...]
Grocery prices continue to skyrocket along with fuel costs. It’s times like these when you want to grow your own. Learn how to plant your spring vegetable garden by following these guidelines. Before you can begin a garden it helps to know what growing zone you’re in. If you live in the United States, you [...]
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 ½ tsp cornstarch 2 tbsp sugar Instructions: Place the frozen berries into a microwave-safe dish, toss with the sugar and cornstarch, until well coated. Microwave on High for about 2 minutes. Give it a quick stir and microwave for a further few minutes, until the mixture has thickened [...]
Earth day was first celebrated April 22, 1970 and has steadily grown each year since then. If you’ve never really observed Earth Day, this year would be a great time to do so. Use some of these ideas for having a fun and frugal Earth Day. Decide the best date and time to have your [...]
According to Chinese thought, energy or chi must be invited into a home and entertained. Doing so can assist you and remain in the home. Some believe that learning how to feng shui your apartment space can make a difference in the positive aspects of your life. Even though you’re living in an apartment, that [...]
