Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We have been involved in animal rescue for many years. Sometimes we have as many as 20 dogs at our farm. Last week it was rainy so I had 12 of the dogs in the house. Well needless to say there were many potty accidents during the day. I went through many rolls of paper…
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With free information online and the rising popularity of e-books, many people question the significance of community libraries. Unfortunately, they’re overlooking the importance of library services in our communities. Community libraries have been a great source of information since 1833 when our nation’s first tax-supported public library was founded in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Today, the…
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According to a recent study, there is a rising number of breadwinning moms compared to the numbers 50 years ago. While this is impressive it hasn’t been easy. And unfortunately, the challenges of being a woman and the primary breadwinner for your family continue. The overall number of women in the workforce continues to decrease. In…
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Millions of Americans adults go to hospitals on a regular basis to treat serious medical conditions like cancer. Struggling families have a hard time finding and paying for childcare for all the needed medical appointments. Fortunately, two women in Oregon started a non-profit that creates drop-in childcare at hospitals for parents seeking treatments. It all…
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Music may brighten our day, but for seniors suffering from dementia, it can do so much more. Mindful non-profits organizations like Music and Memory are leading the way, using music to help elders recall memories, reduce their anxiety, and improve their sociability. The Founding of Music and Memory Music and Memory started in 2006 when…
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This past Sunday marked the beginning of National Women’s Health Week, a time in which we Americans encourage the women in our lives to get checkups to ensure they live long healthy lives. With the right Mindful steps, we can assure that all American women are getting the medical treatment they deserve. National Women’s Health…
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It is almost time. The first Saturday in May is about to arrive for the Kentucky Derby, which first ran in 1875. It is one of the most revered traditions in U.S. history. There are mint juleps, beautiful hats, roses and all the fanfare, but at the center of it all is the beloved sacred…
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It is the season for expressing warm wishes for occasions through memorable cards. It is a perfect month for Hallmark Cards to be our Mindful Company. The company was selected in 2009 as one of the 100 Best Companies by Working Mother magazine Why Hallmark cards? After earning a place on Working Mother’s list 15…
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Taking small eco-friendly help save the planet, but looking at the bigger picture can save you money. According to Harris Interactive, more Americans are finding a way to improve their home’s energy efficiency such as turning off unnecessary lights (84 percent). If you too want to save money and the environment, maybe you should try…
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Seattle, Washington is reported to be one of the top ten green cities in the United States. And, it seems now that Seattle is taking their eco-friendly initiative a step further by planting the largest urban food forest on public land in the U.S. Just a few miles from downtown Seattle there’s a diverse neighborhood…
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