Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 3
January 20, 2018
The 80% Solution: or, my Take on the “Good Enough” Question
Perfection in all areas is simply not realistic. We are all faced with finite resources, with only so much time to get things done, so much energy to use, and so much money to spend. Life is a balancing act; if you use too much of your resources in any one area, you are stealing […]
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January 19, 2018
Homemade Yogurt
Although it often is thought of as an exotic food, yogurt is simply milk that has been fermented in a special manner. Folklore has it that yogurt promotes health and increases life expectancy by controlling harmful bacteria in the digestive tract. Some nutritionists also agree with this. Yogurt is nutritious and a tasty food rich […]
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January 18, 2018
Financial Decision Making: Income Decrease
It is nearly always difficult to adjust to an income decrease. Often, people end up deeply in debt because they were not able to adjust. So what are some things you can do to make the adjustment easier? Here are a few ideas that might help. Consider decreasing the amount of taxes withheld. Depending on […]
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January 16, 2018
Hunt for Happiness Week
I keep a list of obscure holidays to refer to when life needs a jump start. Don’t get me wrong, I love my routine; sometimes it’s just too mundane. Although many of these “holidays” are made up, calling attention to someone’s cause or an excuse for marketers to sell us more stuff, they are often […]
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January 15, 2018
Quick Breakfasts
Most women run busy lives these days. Breakfast can be nutritious and quick with these recipes. Quick Breakfast Burritos This is an individual serving (great for quick breakfasts for teens). You can double, triple or make more according to your needs. 1 egg 1 small slice butter/marg. 1 slice American cheese pepper Tortilla Salsa In […]
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January 14, 2018
How to Make Homemade Chicken Soup
Buy whole chicken on sale and freeze until ready. There is no need to thaw the chicken before cooking in the soup pot! Make sure you take out the liver, as it makes the soup bitter. Basic Chicken Soup large stock pot 1 3 1/2 pound whole chicken (or 3 1/2 pounds chicken parts such […]
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January 6, 2018
Seven Suggestions for an Attractive Home
Having an attractive home doesn’t have to be expensive or designed by an interior decorator. Simple steps can get you started on making your home attractive and pleasing to you and your family. 1. Curtains instead of blinds. Blinds create a colder, sterile look to a room. If you can’t afford to buy new curtains […]
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January 5, 2018
Practicing Extreme Self Care
A few years ago I was introduced to the concept of extreme self care by life coach Cheryl Richardson. It changed the way that I viewed not only my time and energy but in general myself. I am not here on Earth just for everyone else. I am not meant to feel exhausted and burned out […]
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January 4, 2018
Simplify Your Home
by Melissa Buck Are you on the quest for “the simple life”? Do you want more out of life than material goods and “keeping up with the Joneses”? The first step to simple living is to simplify your home. An organized and clutter-free home helps organize and declutter your mind, too! I read in a book […]
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January 3, 2018
8 Quick And Easy Cleaning Tips
by Christina Murphy To clean ceiling corners cover the end of a broom with an old pair of pantyhose or a t-shirt. It makes it easy to reach up and swipe away dust and cobwebs. You can even spray some dusting spray on the shirt to help grab the dust better. To clean computer keys wipe […]
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