tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460197218938549362024-03-08T06:33:51.120-05:00These Peas Taste FunnyTrying New ThingsLittle City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.comBlogger398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-91427253659782057672012-08-01T05:00:00.001-04:002023-05-27T16:31:16.637-04:00Thank You So Much<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is one of those posts that you start, erase, start again, erase,....it never feels like you've nailed the message. <br />
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When I first started this blog, I thought it would be fun to share some projects and ideas with others who are interested in the same thing. I even had a little daydream about being an inspiration to others.<br />
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Turns out that after 18 months of hanging out here with you, the opposite is true. The very best part of blogging (and you all know this) is the community. It's banding together with like-minded gals (and Mike, lol) to share, to spark, to support.<br />
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I want to thank you all so much for reading, stalking, commenting and contributing to this blog. It has been surprisingly meaningful and life-changing, and that would not have been the case without you. That said, it makes you wonder why anyone would choose to give it up, but that's what I'm doing.<br />
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I am closing up shop here at These Peas. I will of course still be stalking all my favourite blogs and pestering everyone on Facebook. I will also be keeping up the creativity blog <a href="http://writecreateconnect.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Write.Create.Connect.</a> so feel free to pop over there to say hi.<br />
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Kadie is going to be managing the entire Link It Up Thursday party herself. So if you want to link up this week (and you do), you can head over to <a href="http://www.seven-alive.com/" target="_blank">Seven Alive</a> to do that.<br />
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How about a few little quotes for the road? :)<br />
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The next time that aluminum foil goes on sale, I'm going to have to buy a case. I love using the foil on the grill for super easy grilling and even easier clean-up.<br />
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I started with two pieces of salmon and two very different appetites. I was feeling like something sweet and my husband felt like anything BUT sweet. So, here goes:<br />
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My piece: a drizzle of lime juice and sweet chili sauce, a bit of salt and pepper. Wrap it up.<br />
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His piece: drizzle with olive oil, add lemon slices and smashed garlic, a pinch of dried red chillies, salt and pepper. Wrap it up.<br />
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On the grill for 12 minutes, flipping over halfway.<br />
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Notice anything peculiar about the garlic on his piece? LOL Apparently, something in the aluminun foil reacts with the sulphur in the garlic and makes it a lovely shade of teal. (WT,...???!!) It tastes fine and it won't hurt you, but wow,....weird.<br />
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This is the perfect recipe for entertaining. I mean really, easy prep (you could include thin-sliced veggies if you like) and 12 minutes on the grill. That's all there is to it.<br />
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<br /></div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-61526868471004098042012-07-27T13:51:00.000-04:002012-07-27T13:51:25.387-04:00Friday's Quotes - Ice Cream<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Mmmm,...nothing says summer to me like ice cream. Okay, nothing says fall, winter and spring to me like ice cream too, but you're probably sane and it's a summer thing for you. Yes?<br />
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What's your favourite flavour? Or flavours, I'm easy.<br />
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Have a great weekend.<br />
<br /></div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-8939151690990447022012-07-26T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-26T05:00:03.966-04:00Link It Up Thursday #30<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Alyssa really hit it out of the park with this puppy-themed birthday party for her 1-year-old son.<br />
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Donna has a real knack for creating. Check out all of the fabulous variations she has made of these gift tags to see what I mean.<br />
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I think we all could use a nice cold glass of iced tea to beat this summer heat. The Not So Super Mama has us covered with an easy recipe.<br />
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I am such a pizza junkie that if you post a pizza picture at any of these parties, I am almost guaranteed to feature it. Yeah, it's crazy. Jamie's pizza has made it here of its own merits - you can't deny have amazing this pizza looks and yes, I would like a piece (or three) right now!!!<br />
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-91750474419644977122012-07-24T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-24T08:49:13.376-04:00Grillin' Series - Pizza<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This pizza was inspired by Amy from Love on High Heat. She does a <a href="http://www.loveonhighheat.com/2012/06/bbq-pizza-margherita.html" target="_blank">margherita pizza</a> on the grill that looks amazing. I mirrored her technique but had entirely different ingredients on hand, so this is how mine turned out.<br />
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I grilled up a bunch of veggies. I put cherry tomatoes (bit of oil, salt and pepper) in a foil packet and threw that on the grill.<br />
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Look at the grilled deliciousness. Mmmmm.<br />
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Next I took the grilled cherry tomatoes and whirled them in a little food processor with some garlic and basil. This is what I used for the pizza sauce.<br />
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I also used the <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/07/grillin-buttery-shallots.html" target="_blank">shallots</a> for this pizza with a little bit of the flavoured butter as well. <br />
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From here it's pretty simple. Spray a bit of oil on the na'an and grill for a few minutes on each side to get a crispy effect. Then put on the grilled veggies and top with mozzarella. Drop the barbecue cover and warm through until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Enjoy, maybe with a little purple basil torn on top. Mmmm.<br />
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With the high temperatures everywhere this summer, nothing does the job of cooling you off quite like hopping in the pool.<br />
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-48142060937218716042012-07-19T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-19T05:00:03.837-04:00Link It Up Thursday #29<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I'm thinking that I either need to find a more gender-neutral descriptor or start off each week referring to "the gals and Mike". Now, Mike (<a href="http://amateurquilter.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">The Amateur Quilter</a>) says that he doesn't mind being lumped in with a bunch of gals, but I don't know, lol.<br />
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Ha, I love the yardsticks that Ellen used to transform her $2 stool into this little bit of whimsy (and yes, I really wanted to use the word whimsy - so cute).<br />
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Wow, wait until you see all of the fabulous changes that Katie has made to create this fabulous hallway makeover.<br />
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I have a thing for tote bags. I adore this black, grey and yellow one that Pam made.<br />
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I love learning new travel tips that make my life easier. Margaret has a great method for packing that lets her get a lot more stuff into her carry-on suitcase (yes, I said carry-on).<br />
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I am completely in love with the utter cutest of Sarah's watermelon coin purse. Great tutorial on her site for the how-to.<br />
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-69425206193713144452012-07-17T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-17T05:00:01.162-04:00Grillin' - Buttery Shallots<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You might not think you're into shallots, but this little buttery piece of heaven will change your mind. Seriously.<br />
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In my quest to keep summertime meals out on the grill, these shallots can be a fabulous addition to almost anything: topping an awesome steak, as the base for a fabulous pizza or quesadilla; in a packet with fish, tomatoes, and olives; even served on the side of pork skewers. So versatile. So delicious. So easy.<br />
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Are you familiar with shallots? If you're not, to prepare them, all I do is cut off both ends, cut them in half, and remove the outer peel. <br />
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Put them in a barbecue-safe dish. I have a dollar-store ovenware dish that I use. Add a few generous (generous) dollops of butter, salt, and pepper. <br />
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Cover with tin foil and set on the top shelf of your barbecue (ignoring the crusty pieces of fish from yesterday's grilling that still remain). Close the top and let it go for 45 minutes.<br />
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I should warn you not to go digging up that onion-garlic buttery goodness in the bottom of the dish. You definitely do not want to be scooping that up onto a piece of fresh bread. Mmmmmmm,....no, I said no. <br />
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Ah well, now you've gone and done it. You'll just have to finish it now and I don't want to hear a single complaint about tight jeans in the morning. ;)</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-28070517593133555722012-07-14T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-14T05:00:06.508-04:00A New Blog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hey all. This is an unusual post for me, but I wanted to let you know that I have started another blog and thought you might be interested in checking it out. It's different from this one, more artsy I suppose, still creative. There will be more of my fumblings with a paint brush, some writing, book reviews and maybe some mixed media on a brave day.<br />
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It has felt to me like the first real week of summer with too much heat and humidity, parades and parties, and lots of time in the gardening. Here's to the gardening. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.articlesweb.org/news/the-sources-of-garden-quotes" target="_blank">You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt.</a></td></tr>
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Do you plant a garden? Veggies or flowers? Have a fabulous weekend!</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-51452708821981869762012-07-12T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-12T08:13:29.103-04:00Link It Up Thursday #28<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time I was wearing my favourite tube top and short shorts, sweating if I even <i>thought</i> about moving. This week -- cool, refreshing AC. Woohoo. Reason enough to party. First, let's see what caught my eye from last week and please remember to pin responsibly. :)<br />
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Tiffany custom made these wooden nursery letters for a dear. Check out her site for the how-to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2012/06/custom-wooden-nursery-letters/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Don't Waste The Crumbs</span></a></td></tr>
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Do you think you can guess what these organizers are made out of? I was quite surprised.<br />
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I love how this recycle turned out. Ellen did a fabulous job in 100-degree heat and this little project only cost her $1!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ellenscreativepassage.blogspot.ca/2012/07/thrifted-mosaic-plant-table.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Ellen's Creative Passage</span></a></td></tr>
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Is it just me or does saying the word 'bloomers' kind of crack you up? I love these little cuties done in sorbet fashion.<br />
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Must be an adorable theme going on here. Check out this darling romper that Jacki made for summer coolness and super cuteness.<br />
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Today I am over at <a href="http://www.seven-alive.com/" target="_blank">Seven Alive</a> sharing another easy recipe on the grill. Here's a little peek:<br />
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With these disgustingly high temps, it really feels like summer, lol. Enjoy!<br />
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-44270108677250105922012-07-05T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-05T05:00:07.209-04:00Link It Up Thursday #27<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I hope everyone had a fabulous Independence Day. Let's keep the party rolling. :) First, let's have a look at what caught my eye last week.<br />
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I've recently started a thank-you card campaign so I was thrilled to check out Hanni's downloadable versions. Too cute.<br />
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Danni made the most awesome gift cans that any kid would want. Now her family is ready for the 4th of July. :)<br />
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Heather is trying to woo us or kill us. OMG - check out these dark chocolate cupcakes filled with nutella and topped with a Ferrero Rocher chocolate. Mmmmmm.<br />
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Carmella did this fabulous table re-do. I can't honestly say if I'm featuring her project here because Liam is so dang cute or because I like the table so much. Either way. :)<br />
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You have to pop over to At Home By The Baye to check out how she made this gorgeous birdbath.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.athomebythebaye.com/2012/06/new-birdbath.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">At Home By The Baye</span></a></td></tr>
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-23685894549176613182012-07-03T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-06T13:10:20.566-04:00Grillin' - Zucchini and Tomatoes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This is another one of those super simple sides that really fits in well with most grilled mains, meat or vegetarian. Versatile, great-tasting, and healthy. The perfect trifecta.<br />
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Cut up zucchini, halve some cherry or grape tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and dump out onto foil.<br />
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If you're feeling adventurous, you might want to add crushed chillies for heat or maybe some herbs. I snagged some basil from the garden.<br />
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I actually forgot the garlic and had to open up the packet to make sure it got in there. I can't imagine this combo without garlic. If you make it without garlic, please don't even tell me.<br />
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Throw it on the grill for 10-12 minutes (depending on how al dente you like your veggies), and then serve with parmesan cheese over top.<br />
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You could cook a little longer so that the tomatoes release some juices and then toss with pasta or served over some whole-wheat couscous. Happy grillin'.<br />
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<br /></div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-4155419023340677012012-07-02T05:00:00.000-04:002012-07-02T05:00:05.676-04:00Guest Post - Easy Changes to be Healthier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As our Wheel of Life series has finished up, I'm still trying hard to keep on top of the goals that I made in the beginning. Some of them are easier to incorporate than others. I know that most of us had 'getting healthy' as a goal, and today, Melanie from <a href="http://www.myispfinder.org/" target="_blank">My ISP Finder</a> has some tips to help us with our struggle.</div>
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<span class="s1"><b>Easy Changes You Can Make to be Healthier</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">One of the biggest reasons people fail at weight loss attempts is because they go into it with an all or nothing attitude. They religiously hit the gym for intense workout sessions 7 days a week, cut out all junk food, and limit their food intake, right up until they hit a wall and end up skipping the gym and bingeing like crazy one day. The problem isn’t that they can’t handle a healthier lifestyle; it’s that they tried to do too much too soon. </span></div>
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<span class="s1">When you’ve lived your life a certain way for so long you can’t just expect to change all of your bad habits overnight and not hit a few roadblocks along the way. Healthy living is something you should ease into, and these five tips will allow you to do just that without setting yourself up for failure down the road:</span><br />
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<u><b>1. </b><b>Start drinking more water.</b></u> </div>
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Sodas, fancy coffees, and other calorie-laden drinks have become such a normal part of our lives that it’s easy to forget that they are loaded with extra sugar and calories that do nothing more than help expand our waistlines. Start by cutting out one soda or Frappuccino a day and replacing it with a glass of water, and slowly keep eliminating the caloric drinks and swapping them with water, until you get to the point that drinking a lot of water and avoiding those other sugary drinks is normal and not unfeasible.</div>
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<u><b>2. </b><b>Gradually increase your exercise.</b> </u><br />
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If the most exercise you get each day is standing up and walking to the refrigerator or bathroom, then jumping into an intense exercise routine is only going to result in burnout. Instead focus on adding in three days a week where you walk or bike ride 20-30 minutes a day. As your stamina increases you’ll be able to add in more exercise as necessary. </div>
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<b><u>3. Eat a healthy breakfast.</u></b></div>
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One of the biggest mistakes that people trying to lose weight make is skipping breakfast each morning. While in theory it seems like it would help you lose weight, all it really does is make you overeat come lunchtime because your body is famished. Instead, start your day with a bowl of oatmeal and berries or eggs, ham, and a piece of fruit. This will help you jump start your metabolism for the day and help you not overdo it when lunchtime rolls around. </div>
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<b><u>4. Get more sleep.</u></b></div>
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Our bodies function best when we’re well-rested. Getting enough sleep each night gives us more energy to go through both our workouts and our normal daily activities. Depriving it of sleep just results in feeling sluggish and less focused, which can result in skipped workouts and mindless eating – both of which will cause weight gain. </div>
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<b><u>5. Brown bag your lunch.</u></b></div>
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A lot of unnecessary calories come from eating restaurant fare for lunch every day because you can’t control the portion sizes or what the meals are cooked in or with. Bringing your lunch, even if it’s just a few times a week, will help you control what you’re eating and allow you to make healthier choices.<br />
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Making small, manageable changes makes getting healthy much less overwhelming then the typical all or nothing approach that so many people take. These little changes will add up to big results, and you’ll find yourself happier, healthier, and more energetic after just a few weeks of implementing them.<br />
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<span class="s1"><b>Author Bio</b></span></div>
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<span class="s1">Melanie Slaugh is enthusiastic about the growing prospects and opportunities of various industries and writing articles on various consumer goods and services as a freelance writer. She writes extensively for internet service providers and also topics related to <a href="http://www.myispfinder.org/"><span class="s3">internet service providers</span></a> for presenting the consumers, the information they need to choose the right Internet package for them. She can be reached by email <a href="mailto:slaugh.slaugh907@gmail.com" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="s1">A big thank-you to Melanie for her healthy tips. I am always struggling to get enough water in during the day. Which recommendation do you feel you need to add to your routine?</span></div>
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-5912789428793384802012-06-29T05:00:00.000-04:002012-06-29T05:00:06.535-04:00Friday's Motivation - Spirituality<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Have a fabulous weekend.</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-5099034620576153812012-06-28T05:00:00.000-04:002012-06-28T07:03:05.457-04:00Link It Up Thursday #26<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Another busy week here with the Wheel of Life wrapping up this week. <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-spirituality.html" target="_blank">Monday</a> was a discussion about spirituality and what that means to different people. <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-meditation.html" target="_blank">Tuesday</a> was a nice surprise about meditation and <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-spiritual-art-and-book.html" target="_blank">Wednesday</a> was a grande finale good-bye printable. Sounds like it's time to party.<br />
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First, let's see what caught my eye from last week.<br />
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Doesn't this look like a photo from a magazine? Uh-huh! Ann has such a flare that I am asking her to come and decorate my homes when I win the lottery. Check out the rest of her photos.<br />
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I can hardly wait to see what Alyssa's been cooking each week. Here she has an elegant chicken bundle recipe.<br />
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I love this bead board flag that Rachel made. Just in time for the 4th!!<br />
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Heather has done it again. These cupcakes look amazing!! Such an awesome presentation and then get chocolate and peanut butter. Woohoo.<br />
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Clearly, Rose was in a very patriotic mood when she created this awesome wreath and now she is ready for July 4th as well.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">First, Kadie at</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://kadie-sevenalive.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Seven Alive</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">and Jenny at</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.jessiestreetdesigns.blogspot.ca/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Jessie Street Designs</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">are hosting a monthly reading link party. I love an excuse to talk about books.</span><br />
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For this first month, I read the same book as Kadie and loved it. It is called Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin. This is a fabulous suspense/mystery book set in merry old England under King Henry II's rule. The immersion in this period is entertaining, but it is the amazing story of Adelia (our mistress) as she struggles to solve the murders of 4 children that is so compelling. Her character is powerful and vulnerable, intelligent and insecure. Very believable. No spoilers, but a heartfelt recommendation.<br />
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Second, this is the very last post in the Wheel of Life Series. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. It was so much fun to watch everyone participating, and your comments really made it worthwhile and interesting. The pieces below are spiritual paintings and art that spoke to me. <br />
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Which one is your favourite?</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-24151607720034673562012-06-26T05:00:00.000-04:002012-06-26T05:00:05.218-04:00Wheel of Life - Meditation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
You might remember that one of my goals under the spirituality heading was to do a daily meditation. I have a busy mind (as most of us do I think) and I have real difficulty just stopping and not doing anything.<br />
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I have some success if I meditate after doing a half-hour of yoga, but otherwise, ugh. I just find it really difficult to calm my monkey mind. I decided to browse the net for some tips, only to discover that some people say I already meditate.<br />
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What?<br />
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This is called <a href="http://stress.about.com/od/lowstresslifestyle/a/meditation.htm" target="_blank">activity-oriented meditation</a> and is as simple as practicing a repetitive activity (like yoga, knitting, walking, tai chi), or one where you can get 'in the zone' and experience 'flow'. This apparently quiets the mind and allows your brain to shift, giving you all the same benefits as traditional meditation.<br />
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Do you know what that sounds like to me? <br />
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It sounds like when you get caught up in crocheting a project and stop hearing everything else around you until you pause to notice you have a completed project on your lap. Surprise.<br />
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It sounds like when you're running (and struggling if you're me, lol) and focusing on nothing more than your breath going in and out, in and out.<br />
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It sounds like when you stop to pull a weed or two in the garden, and then look up 2 hours later, feeling completely content and like you've been at it for only a few minutes (until you try to stand up, of course).<br />
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I guess everybody who had meditation as a goal is much more likely to achieve it now. And for those of you who love to get your knit on but didn't have meditation written down as a target? Why don't you just write that down and then cross it off, feeling all good about yourself (you do that too, right?).<br />
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What is your favourite activity-oriented form of meditation?<br />
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<br /></div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-46523630285050573892012-06-25T05:00:00.000-04:002012-06-25T05:00:09.007-04:00Wheel of Life - Spirituality<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: white;">Can I admit to you guys that I haven't been looking forward to this week's Wheel of Life? I mean Spirituality? How daunting!!</span></div>
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All I could think was that I really wasn't qualified to talk about spirituality. I believe myself to be a spiritual person, in fact I rated my satisfaction in this area quite high. However, when it came down to it, I didn't really have a working definition of my spiritual path. Uh-oh.<br />
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So I did some research. And by research, I mean I chatted with some close friends to see what their take on it was. Here are some of the comments that I heard:<br />
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Regarding the definition of spirituality: <i>"It would depend on where you are in your life/journey. If you already have a church you would want to further that knowledge and deepen the relationship you have with your Heavenly Father and Jesus. If you haven't found a religion that you are a part of or a way to fulfill that part of your life than it would be to work toward finding what rings true to your soul."</i><br />
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(What rings true to your soul -- doesn't that sound like a perfect spiritual consideration?!)</div>
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One friend mentioned that her spiritual path involves <i>"a community of believers, seekers, skeptics, and agnostics who are trying to find and follow God together."</i><br />
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I love how inclusive this particular mission statement is.</div>
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Yet another described her journey this way: <i>"I'm a Christian so, for me, it's about a personal relationship with my Savior, Jesus. I talk to Him daily and follow His leading in my life."</i><br />
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I am humbled by the strength of this woman's beliefs.</div>
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And then, one my oldest and dearest friends (she's not old, the friendship is old) shares her views: "<span style="background-color: white;"><i>I suspect that all spirituality originated in nature, since before we had a command of technology we were dependent upon nature and it was a largely mysterious force, and one that could offer us redemption or death. My own spirituality very much takes into account nature, and the reliable cycles of it. I see birth, death, and rebirth in nature everywhere - all the cycles and seasons, all the promise of new life, are all reflected in nature. It's such a grounding reality. It's hard not to be humbled by the awareness of some force at work that is greater than I am when I'm surrounded like that."</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Um,...yeah!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">In the end, I think we all agreed </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">that spirituality was different for every individual, and that it was a passage and not a destination. </span></div>
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I spent some real time and consideration trying to create a definition for my own spirituality. Here's what I came up with: "<i>My spiritual path is mainly about connections, recognizing that I am but a small slice of an immense pie (yes, even in spirituality I am thinking about food), and that my purpose and value is born of my relationships with others. These connections are founded on love, honesty, and gratitude, and focus on my bonds with myself, with other living beings, with our natural world, and with the universe." </i><br />
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If you want to hear the extra long version, where love manifests in compassion and consideration, and honesty bears integrity and ethics,....yadda yadda,....let me know and I'll post my spirituality manifesto. :)<br />
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I would love to hear what your spiritual path entails. Please feel free to share in the comments. <br />
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Here are a couple of quiz sites that may help you hone your understanding of your own spirituality.<br />
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<a href="http://www.youthink.com/quiz.cfm?action=go_detail&sub_action=take&obj_id=1397" target="_blank">What Spirituality Is For You?</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.blogthings.com/areyoumindbodyorspiritquiz/" target="_blank">Are You Mind, Body, or Spirit?</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.kodachrome.org/spiritgift/" target="_blank">Spiritual Gifts Quiz</a> (this is a long one)</div>
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-11566147027080304952012-06-23T13:05:00.004-04:002012-06-23T13:05:43.863-04:00SUMMER SCHEDULE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I hope you're having a fabulous weekend. The weather here is glorious and we're spending the day doing the lawn, weeding, and trimming. Mmmmm,...sounds like summertime.<br />
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And speaking of summer, I just wanted to mention a bit of a posting schedule change for July and August. Instead of five posts a week, you are going to see three posts each week. Here's the plan:<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tuesday</span></b> - Grillin' Series. This will be a super easy recipe for the grill so you don't have to heat up the whole house to get supper on the table.<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thursday</span></b> - Link It Up Thursday Party. Of course we will still be partying. How else will I be able to keep tabs on what you're up to each week?!<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friday</span></b> - The Quotes. Just because they're fun.<br />
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</div>Little City Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964199667002906506noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-646019721893854936.post-32154694398913693492012-06-21T05:00:00.000-04:002012-06-21T05:00:02.497-04:00Link It Up Thursday #25I guess summer is officially here now that school is out (or almost finished). We greeted summer at our house with an air conditioning malfunction. Ugh. Now I'm that lady with short-shorts and a cami, sweating all over everybody. Please don't come to visit, your nightmares might never go away.<br />
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On a cheerier note, it was another busy week with the Wheel of Life. <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-relationships.html" target="_blank">Monday</a> was a book review, guaranteed to make all of our marriages fabulous. <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-date-night-tips.html" target="_blank">Tuesday</a> featured some date night ideas (frugal ones of course), and <a href="http://thesepeastastefunny.blogspot.ca/2012/06/wheel-of-life-handmade-cards.html" target="_blank">Wednesday</a> was a peek at handmade thank-you/thinking of you cards to be sent out to dear friends. Now, it certainly feels like it's time to party.<br />
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First, here is a look at what caught my eye from last week's party:</div>
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I love this tote tutorial that Shatzi made and perfect timing with summer swimming lessons or beach days in our near future.<br />
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Carlee has made the most amazing weight-loss/get-healthy transformation. Here, she shares some of her heathy eating tips.<br />
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I think Lyuba should move into my house and cook for me. Or in the case of these awesome Cherry Limeade Pops, not cook for me. Either way. Mmmmm.<br />
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I didn't even know you could do this. Check out Katie's brilliant solution to rev up a tired old umbrella.<br />
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I think Emilee had a little help with this awesome Father's Day gift idea. Find out how they made it.<br />
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Overall, I feel pretty satisfied with the relationships in my life that are important to me, but I can't help feeling that if I don't put a conscious effort into maintaining them, they might wither.<br />
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Because of that, I decided that I would send out a weekly 'thank you' or 'thinking of you' card to someone who is special to me, to let them know they are in my thoughts.<br />
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Here are some of the cards that I made this week, to be mailed out this month.<br />
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As an aside, this is the first project that I had to do wearing cheaters (those dollar store glasses for things up close). How depressing, lol. The good news, is that I made a couple of glasses leashes so I'll be sharing those in the next couple of weeks.<br />
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What little thing do you think you could do to improve your already fabulous relationships?<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">This is where I'm partying:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.happyhourprojects.com/2012/06/happy-hour-friday-0622.html" target="_blank">Happy Hour Fridays</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://oneartmama.blogspot.ca/2012/06/shine-on-fridays-33-and-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Shine on Fridays</a></span><br />
<a href="http://www.petalstopicots.com/2012/06/i-fridays-link-party-622.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">I Heart Fridays</span></a><br />
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