Archive for July, 2009
Dance
July 28th, 2009
Dance
It will keep you flexible, bring joy to your life and give you exercise.
Places to dance
I dance while I’m brushing my teeth, walking around the house and to the music in my car. Missy likes to put on music and the three of us dance around the living room.
Dance like no one is watching (that was Mark Twain, right?)
If the mood strikes me I even dance when I’m out in public, just walking down the street or in the mall, but then again, I’m bold and I’d rather be in my bliss then care what other people think. And I think that I’m giving other people permission to be in their bliss and dance too. I’d like to think I’m a sewer of bliss and permission to be genuine.
Posted in Beyond Recycling – Save gas before you start your car
July 21st, 2009
If you’re looking for a way to save gas, and who isn’t, try doing everything you need to do before you start the engine. I recently read that an idling car uses more gas, so keep the idling to when you’re waiting at a light.
What can you get done before you turn on the car?
- Put on your sunglasses
- Put your green smoothie in your cup holder
- Plug in your phone
- Turn your mobile phone’s headset on and put it on in case a call comes in
- Check and adjust your mirrors and seat
- Buckle your child’s seat belt
- Buckle your seat belt
- Plug in your iPod and start your driving playlist or audio book or
- Find the radio station (this you have to turn the car on first and then find the radio station) or
- Put in the next CD of The Power of Now that you’re listening to (okay, so that’s what I’m listening to now. And, yes, I’m listening to it yet again.
) - Call in your angels to surround your car and assist you in having a pleasant ride in
- AND ANYTHING ELSE YOU ARE DOING NOW THAT CAN BE DONE WITH THE CAR OFF
Just imagine how much time all that takes to do when you could be doing it with the car off.
So, how’s that for saving gas?
No-Show Tan Lines
July 7th, 2009
The Challenges
I just put on my bathing suit and realized the tan lines I have from being out all weekend are going to show in my bathing suit. If we lived in a country where we could sunbathe without our clothes then we wouldn’t have tan lines, right?
One Solution
Since our society requests us to wear clothing when out in the sun, we need to come up with other solutions. I was thinking that if all our tan lines were the same, then there wouldn’t be any tan lines to show. So I was thinking, choose a bathing suit and all your summer shirts to have the same lines. If you choose a halter bathing suit then wear halter tops and so on.
No tan lines on the beach
If you want to look great in your bathing suit at the beach, and you don’t mind what your tan lines look like when you’re wearing regular clothes, (some people like seeing tan lines) wear lighter sunscreen when sunbathing in your bathing suit and stronger sunscreen when you’re out and about dressed in shorts, a short skirt or short sleeves.
Just to give you an idea of what I’m talking about, I went to the Miss America pageant when I was in college and was amazed at the tan lines the contestants had gotten from wearing shorts. The competition was held in September so they had the whole summer of wearing shorts to get those lines. Also visualize, if you will, what we call a "trash-man tan". Got it?
Wearing sunscreen on the exposed parts of your body when you aren’t sunbathing will keep tan lines swimsuit appropriate and you’ll look great on the beach and at all those pool parties.
When to get your Vitamin D
We do need a certain amount of sunlight in order to get enough Vitamin D but it’s probably better to get that sun before 10AM and after 4PM. I find that following that advice, which I got from Self-Realization Fellowship, I still get a tan and the sun I need without getting burned or damaging my skin.
Disclaimer
I’m not a doctor, nor to I play one on television. You must use your own guidance and take responsibility for yourself, checking with your doctor if you deem it necessary, before changing what you are doing now.
Evidence of the benefits of sunlight
Just look at all the life that lives outside all the time and doesn’t turn red in the sun: flowers, trees, weeds, herbs, water, grass, buildings, birds, dogs, cats. Hey, our hair doesn’t turn red either.
Raw Food Series of Classes
July 4th, 2009
Join me for the Raw Food Series of Classes and learn how to make your own raw desserts, smoothies and meals
Classes are taught in the Phoenixville, PA area but will consider coming to your area if you have a group that wants to take any of the classes.
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Raw Class Taught 1:30-4:00 |
Date |
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Raw Chocolate Basics |
Nov 7 |
DISCOUNT:
- $5 off for bringing a friend ($5 off for any raw chocolate and raw holiday dessert classes, $5 off for all other classes. Bring as many friends as you like and get $5 off for each one, yes, even if that means the class is free for you. Your friend must give your name when registering to receive the discount.
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Why make my own raw food when I can buy it?
Learning how to make your own raw meals and desserts will save you lots of money while tempting you with wholesome, tasty dishes that will have you asking yourself, “Why didn’t I learn this sooner?”
- Raw foods are healthy and faster to make than cooked foods, especially the desserts
- Raw foods keep longer in the refrigerator than cooked foods
- Raw foods are usually better tasting than cooked foods and digest faster
- When you make it yourself you’re assured of its quality and freshness
RAW CHOCOLATE
Did you know…
- Pre-made raw chocolate costs an average of $85 a pound?
- That same chocolate is usually made with cacao powder that’s been heated to as much as 122Ëš? (115Ëš is considered cooked!)
Testimonials:
"I really enjoyed the Raw Chocolate Class…yummy !!
You presented it all in easy steps that makes me feel confident making my own decadent desserts right from your recipe book! From soaking the nibs right thru to eating the chocolate bars, i am ready to go, I can’t wait to get started! Since my lifestyle diet change to Raw Foods 4 months ago, "The Chocolate Thing", I can’t seem to ditch, has always left me feeling guilty……no more thanks to you and your simple and informative classes ! I look forward to staying in close contact with you so your knowledge can support me while fulfilling my "HEALTHY " relationship with Raw Chocolate !!!" Thanks, Dorothy P
"FUN class yesterday, and SO delicious. I loved learning how to make delicious raw chocolate candy, fudge and mousse. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous culinary discoveries with us. I KNOW I will see you on Oprah someday!" Eileen
THE SKINNY
- Save money
- Save time
- Healthier
- Tastier
- Bring the dessert of the party!
Email Dawn for more information on classes or to sign-up
Raw Chocolate Classes
July 3rd, 2009
Raw Chocolate is Energizing and fills you with a Sense of Well-Being
Did you know:
• Pre-made Raw Chocolate Costs an average of $85 a Pound?
• That same chocolate is usually made with Cacao Powder that’s been heated to as much as 122 Degrees (that’s actually considered cooked)?
Learn to:
• Make Your Own for Less than $20 a Pound
• Make Raw Chocolate in 20 minutes
• Prepare the cacao so it isn’t bitter
• Avoid common problems and mistakes (does your chocolate look like cottage cheese instead of a smooth, tempting chocolate bar?)
Enjoy:
• Samples given out at the class
For sale at the class:
• Printed and bound version of the Dawn of a New Day Raw Dessert book, by Dawn Light (foreword by Victoria Boutento) -$12.00
• Raw Cacao Nibs -$15.00 pound (Regularly $18 pound)
• Raw Chocolate -$60.00 pound (order beforehand)
Testimonials:
"I really enjoyed the Raw Chocolate Class…yummy !!
You presented it all in easy steps that makes me feel confident making my own decadent desserts right from your recipe book! From soaking the nibs right thru to eating the chocolate bars, i am ready to go, I can’t wait to get started! Since my lifestyle diet change to Raw Foods 4 months ago, "The Chocolate Thing", I can’t seem to ditch, has always left me feeling guilty……no more thanks to you and your simple and informative classes ! I look forward to staying in close contact with you so your knowledge can support me while fulfilling my "HEALTHY " relationship with Raw Chocolate !!!" Thanks, Dorothy P
"FUN class yesterday, and SO delicious. I loved learning how to make delicious raw chocolate candy, fudge and mousse. Thank you so much for sharing your fabulous culinary discoveries with us. I KNOW I will see you on Oprah someday!" Eileen
Exchanges and scholarships
All offers of exchanges and requests for scholarships are considered. Please email with your proposal of an exchange or your request for a volunteer scholarship (you take the class for free by helping with it).
DISCOUNTS: (May not be combined)
- $5 off for you and a friend (Bring as many friends as you like and get $5 off for each one, yes, even if that means the class is free for you. Your friend must give your name when registering in order for both of you to receive the discount.)
Date: November 7, 2009
Time: 1:30 to 4:00
Cost: $40 per person (unless you bring a friend for $5 off each)
Location: Phoenixville, PA
THIS IS THE LAST RAW CHOCOLATE CLASS SCHEDULED THIS YEAR
Email Dawn for more information on the class or to sign-up for this Raw Chocolate class