Having plants in your immediate environment (home/work) has great benefits. In 1989 NASA published their Clean Air Study (Wolverton, Johnson, & Bounds, 1989). This study was conceived because it became apparent that enclosed structures contain high amounts of toxic substances. The same was true for astronauts when aboard spacecraft or the space station. These substances often come from building materials, cleaning products, electronic devices, printer ink, plastic bags, and more. Something known as “Sick Building Syndrome” began to be diagnosed in the 1970’s and 1980’s. It was determined that extended exposure to certain chemicals found in the air inside homes and buildings was the cause of the sickness. It gave people headaches, reduced fertility and increased cold and flu like symptoms. Ultimately this study gave great insight to things we are exposed to daily as well as the benefits of having plants in your home. So, what plants are doing for you? 1. Plants remove harmful ...
Weekly Dinner Plan
A Weekly Dinner Plan is a fantastic way to become more organized and stay on budget! If you are new to making a Weekly Dinner Plan, be sure to do an inventory of your entire kitchen beforehand - fridge, freezer, deep freeze, cupboards and pantry - so you're not buying things you already have and you can use up items in the back of your pantry you may have forgotten about! A complete inventory of your entire kitchen is only needed when you are first starting out. This is done to help stay on budget. You can then plan your weekly meals around as many food items (fresh, frozen, canned) you already have on-hand. Your grocery list should be made up of only what you need to make your meals the coming week. This cuts down on food waste and with a grocery list to stick to, helps to keep you from overspending. Breakfast and lunches in our house are quite simple and routine, so I personally don't use a meal plan for those. If you feel you need to add that in, then you'll simply ...
Be A Machine In 2017
With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start. For many people, this means leading a healthier lifestyle and losing weight. If this is your goal, follow these tips to stay on track. 1. Find Your Motivation What is motivating you to lose weight? Do you want to look better in your clothes, feel more energetic, or simply improve your health? Get clear about what you want, and then use that to inspire you throughout your journey. 2. Have a Plan If you were to go on a long road trip, you wouldn't just jump in the car and go. If you did, you'd arrive hungry, tired, and fatigued. That's the same way you'd feel if you jumped into a whole new lifestyle with no planning. Before January 1st arrives, outline the changes you want to implement and decide how you'll fit them into your schedule. Keep in mind that it may be best to take steps rather than tackle everything at once. 3. Make Goals Goals help measure progress. If you don't know where you want to end up, you won't ...