September is the month for this delicious fruit that can be eaten or drank several ways! The best way to start is by picking them from a tree yourself! I have so many fond memories with my family Apple picking in the orchards of Quebec and some in Ontario when we moved here !
The Benefits To Picking Your Own
1) Its exercise
2) It's cost effective
3) They are healthy fruit
4) You are creating memories
5) You are becoming one with nature
What Can I Make With Apples
1) Apple sauce in your crock pot
2) Apple cider in your crock pot
3) Apple pie
4) Apple crisp
5) Apple butter
6) Apple chutney
7) Baked apples with sugar and cinnamon
8) Sliced apples with cheddar cheese on the side
And I am sure google could provide you many other options for apples !
I have been practicing Yoga on and off for about ten years and find it helps reduce stress when I was working on call 24 HR shifts. Since my heart attack in May I've made it a part of my daily routine and have found a significant increase in natural energy and a reduction in the stress that can bring about Heart Disease. Learning Yoga can not be made easier now with videos posted constantly on YouTube by Yogi Masters. I am at the very basic intermediate level and will never be able to do handstands or the splits that advanced Yoga practioners do. My favorite intermediate position is The Fire Log.
I use a very large television with the YouTube app on the TV so I can experience it in a larger format. I have picked you a few that I use regularly that I encourage you to give it a try and you will be hooked on Yoga like I am. I know I will never be able (due to my health and flexibility ) to become an advanced Yoga practitioner but I do feel comfortable as a beginner and some of the intermediate positions which is what I will be sharing on my blog.
What You Will Need To Do Yoga
1) A yoga mat
2) Comfortable clothing that is not tight fitting or extremely loose.
3) Water
4) Access to watch YouTube videos that you can view easily
5) Once you get into the routines from the videos you may want to look into music made for Yoga and lower the volume to the video instead.
The Five Minute Morning Yoga Beginner Sequence
This video for the morning is only five minutes long and is a great way to start practicing Yoga.
I find I am more energized after this workout in the morning to begin my day before going to work or start my very busy weekend plans with my family!
The Bedtime Beginner Yoga Sequence
This is a great and easy night time routine to relax before bed or even during stressful times in your life .
In the past few months I have been making many lifestyle changes because I had a heart attack in May. I never imagined a woman who is only 46 years old having one! It was my wake up call to make necessary changes. When I saw Ruckpack offered as a campaign to promote; my first thought was a replacement for the coffee addiction that helped lead to my heart attack! I knew I had to try this product !
What and Who Is Ruckpack?
Ruckpack is an energy drink created by Marine Special Operation Forces for nutrition and energy, but they do have other products available. These energy drinks are made with nutrients called Nootropics which are a supplement that improve cognitive function, memory, creativity and motivation. Nootropics for sports are nootropics combined with vitamins and minerals to maximize and boost performance! They were also on Shark Tank!
My Review
Ruckpack was kind enough to send me six samples of their nutrition drinks. Three had caffeine in them and three didn't. I found both types of samples tasted the same but had different results for energy. They taste incredibly sweet like concentrated juice so it's a good idea to have them with a glass of water. I found the one with caffeine gave me more energy and a bigger boost or impact which seems to kick in about an hour or so after you drink them. I found with both types of drinks whether they had caffeine in them or not that my attention span and focus improved.
I am recommending this product if you are looking for a clean energy drink that works !
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Please note :
This is a sponsored post by Brandbacker and Ruckpack and I was compensated for the post with samples of the product to review.
We all know it's Easter this coming weekend. It is impossible not to notice post after post and pages filled with the perfect Easter dinner, the perfect gifts, the egg hunts,and baked goods filling our screens to read and desire. Unfortunately many will not have that due to crisis,tragedy,death,poverty,health,homelessness or other factors.
What Can I Do To Help The Alernative Easter Reality?
Donate food and gifts to your local food banks and churches
Volunteer your time to socialize or serve others at community centres offering meals.
If you know someone suffering a tragedy, funeral, death or alone bring them cooked meals in Tupperware dishes they can warm up in the microwave.
Don't feel pressured if finances are tight to serve fancy meals. Frozen pizza in the oven is just as delicious as a Ham or Lamb roast.
Find alternative and low cost entertainment such as movie nights at home or board games from a second hand stores.
Place ads online with donations for Easter but be safe to meet in public places only.
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Today is World Health Day and it a reminder to us all to reflect on our own health and if we are truly satisfied with the path we are choosing to live healthy lives. This year World Health Day is focused on Depression and removing the stigma associated to the condition that effects millions of people on a daily basis. I challenge you today to take the time to research depression and how you can help or contribute to people who battle this health issue.
How Can I Help or Contribute?
1) Volunteer your time at a health facility who works with people with depression
2) Donate money to an association raising funds for Depression
3) Arrange or host an event to benefit those with Depression
4) Educate yourself on the condition and advocate for the condition
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Leave me a comment if you would like to participate with any of my suggestions on this post.
