Moms - Get More Energy Now!
Let's be honest! When it comes to parenting, men expect
their wives or partners to do the lion's share.
There are signs that we're moving toward a more enlightened age in which ALL parents play their part.
But in the meantime, let's concentrate on some help for
tired moms.
Apparently the number one question mothers ask their doctors
is, "How can I get more energy?"
Fatigue is a serious problem when it robs us of our
happiness, our sense of balance, and even our effective
parenting skills.
So what's the answer?
Ironically, the best way to overcome the energy crisis is to
first of all spend just a little bit more time and
energy. But hang in there!
It will pay great dividends in a
short time.
The first area to tackle is managing the household.
Too many mothers do too much work.
And that's not fair!
Divide up the chores so that everyone pulls their weight.
Even young kids can be involved.
I know of one family who have a game of 'Lorries' (or
'Trucks') when the rooms need tidied.
Mum is the boss.
She
lines the kids up and 'loads' them with toys, books,
magazines, the ironing - whatever needs to be tidied - and
the kids are then 'dispatched' to make their deliveries.
Yes, a bit of training may be required -
especially on how
to carry and put away newly ironed clothes! - but with
practice and perseverance kids can learn.
A chart can record contributions, with the promise of a
reward at the end of the week. A trip to the cinema, the
swimming pool or ice-skating, a special treat at dinner
-
it doesn't matter, so long as you honour the commitments
made!
With the household chores now being managed effectively, the
next step is to build in some QRT - Quality Recovery Time.
Insist on it.
Demand it! Yell from the rooftops if
necessary, but make sure you get your entitled share of
time-out.
And it must suit YOU.
What's good for one person won't
necessarily suit another. To my wife, for example, the T in
RT stands for Retail Therapy. Shopping malls are
just not my scene, so to me it stands for Torture!
Individual time-out, then, means doing whatever is important
to you. Many women like to have a 'general pampering'
session, ranging from a bath with scented candles and soft
music to working out at the gym.
So where does the time for these individual sessions come
from?
This is when you call on partners, extended family or
friends.
Sharing the kids' supervision with trusted friends
is a great idea.
You take their kids with yours on an
outing one time, and they take yours the next.
This frees
up time for individual relaxation, or gives you and your
spouse or partner a chance to relax away from it all.
So - get organised.
Run your household with a clearly
defined routine.
Have family outings and/or activities where you all relax
and enjoy each other as a family unit.
Call on family or friends to share the load, and enjoy some
well-deserved time-out with your spouse or partner, AND
build in some personal QRT when you do what suits you and
ONLY you.
If your lifestyle follows this pattern, your energy levels
will take care of themselves.
Happy parenting
A Sex Shop Without Pornography Or Power Tools - Launch of Red Ambrosia, The First Upscale Sensual Boutique
When thinking about the typical American sex shop, pornography, power tools and plastic-coated toys inevitably spring to mind, even in mainstream, woman-centered adult retail.
Red Ambrosia is challenging this trend by introducing an online boutique that eschews x-rated films and power tools in favor of refined pleasures to inspire and arouse the senses.
By promoting a broad range of sensual accessories that are focused on more than just direct sexual stimulation, Red Ambrosia aims to help people tune into their senses of sound, smell, sight, taste and touch as a means of enhancing arousal, romance and intimacy.
Owner Aimee Vorhaus says, "Viewing pornography is a personal preference.
But I believe it is numbing on a cultural level ? it's dulling our senses.
Sensuality can be so much richer and more satisfying; so much lovelier."In lieu of pornography, Red Ambrosia offers seven categories of fine sensual goods:? Arousing Art ? includes sensual...
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Soy Wax Candles and Candle Making
Candle making is an extremely popular pastime in America and abroad.
Recent statistics have shown that the industry, as a whole, is currently undergoing a significant growth phase.
Overall sales of candles and candle-related supplies are well over 3 billion dollars per year right now.
Who would have thought that our beloved hobby would ever spawn such a profitable industry?
While some companies are moving fast to capitalize on the growth of the industry many of us are content to continue doing what we love, which is simply making candles!
With this article, I intend to give you the basics on how to make your own soy candles.
It will, however, require some patience on your part.
This is an extremely delicate process, and it will likely take a few tries before you perfect it.
So here goes?
The first thing you will have to do is stock up on supplies.
You will need both large and small pour...
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Football Season - Home Stadium
Football season - a nip in the air and a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of fun. But all that cheering, whether in the stadium or in your living room means that food will be a main requirement to keep the momentum going. A sit-down dinner is out of the question and buffet-style is as good as it gets. Lots of finger-foods and snack-items so that during intermission, plates can be filled up and not a minute of the action will be missed. Decor for all your football parties is simple and should not be too "busy." After all, the game will be the highlight of the event.
Choosing team colors, banners, and other paraphernalia that represents your favorite team, who you are rooting for, or the colors of the teams that are currently playing will, of course, dominate your choice of "decor." Fall flowers (mums, dried flowers, etc.) can grace your table as well as pumpkins and bowls of fresh apples and Indian apples. Hot foods can be kept at serving temperatures in chafing...
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Mimum Productions Presents AMERICAN CAESAR an Original Play Written by Neil Kleid and Directed by Mary Catherine Burke
New York, NY (ContentDesk) February 15, 2004--Neil Kleid is a recipient of the prestigious Xeric Grant to produce NINETY CANDLES a graphic novel.
In addition to his work on numerous comic books, he is writing BROWNSVILLE, a graphic novel about Murder Inc., with artist Jake Allen for NBM Publishing.Mary Catherine Burke was the recipient of the Drama League Fall Fellowship this year.
She has directed new works at: Theatre for the New City, The Directors Company, The Hypothetical Theatre Company, & The Vital Theatre Company.
She has assisted on Broadway (Fortune's Fool, Director: Arthur Penn) and Off-Broadway (The Signature, The Cherry Lane).With:William Peden* as Brutus (Storm Theater : As You Like It, Antigone, and Anna Christie), Craig Rising as Cassius (First Folio Shakespeare Co.: The Taming of the Shrew and Illinois Repertory Theater: The Three Sisters), Craig Bridger* as Antony (Dallas Theater Center: Twelfth Night), Ian Oldaker as Casca (Shakespeare In...
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Five Ways To Take A Vacation Without Taking A Vacation
Last month Along The Purpose Path was about how to identify and stop the energy drains that leave you feeling exhausted and out of balance. I outlined how energy is one of your most valuable resources and invited you to start thinking about how to reserve more energy for yourself.
Now, I'd like to offer a suggestion on how to actually build energy and begin to create energy reserves.
One of my favorite ways to recharge my batteries is to take a vacation. Vacations traditionally are defined as a period of time devoted to pleasure, rest, or relaxation especially when there is suspension of school, or business activities.
Vacations are usually, unfortunately associated with travel and a commitment of time and money, making them not easily achievable without a lot of planning.
All a vacation is really is a break in your routine with the accompanying positive mental shift that helps you fully absorb and receive the benefits. The key to...
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Getting The Most From Your Candles
I love burning candles and have them all around the house. Long ones, short ones, fat ones, thin ones, in a plethora of colours. I burn them in the evening when I'm relaxing; I burn them at mealtimes; and I burn them in the bathroom when I'm pampering myself. Any excuse to light a candle really.
But candles don't always fit the holder, and sometimes they burn down too far and the wax gets stuck! It's at times like this that candles aren't quite as much fun!
Here are some candle burning tips I've picked up through the years:
1.Cold candles will burn more slowly. Wrap them in foil or cling-film to prevent the wicks from absorbing moisture then pop them in the fridge for an hour.
2.When burning pillar candles, let them burn long enough each time to create a pool of wax that almost covers the diameter of the candle.
This will ensure that the candle burns evenly each time you light it. If it doesn't create a large enough pool you'll end up with a tunnel...
Getting The Most From Your Candles
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