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The Balanced Woman
February 2002
Issue 33
Jackie Hale, Editor
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> Welcome
=> Feature Article: "Laying the Foundation for Change"
=> Household Hint
=> Web Pick
=> Fashion Tips
=> Parenting Tip
=> Classified Ads
=> Pampering Yourself
=> A Little Laughter
=> Site Updates
=> Recommended Resources
=> Recipe of the Month
=> Help Others without Spending a Dime
=> Subscribe/Un subscribe information
We all know that February is host to Valentine's Day but I thought it might be kind of fun
to discover the other things that February is about! So here it is, a list of,
"February is the month of". It contains an interesting blend of the worthwhile
and the amusing. I hope you find it interesting too.
February is American Heart Month
February is American History Month
February is Black History Month
February is Children's Dental Health Month
February is International Friendship Month
February is National Cherry Month
February is National Embroidery Month
February is National Grapefruit Month
February is National Snack Food Month
February is National Wild Bird Feeding Month
February is Responsible Pet Owners' Month
Enjoy this issue!
jackie
PS Don't forget, our site updates and easy recipe of the month are at the end.
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Feature Article: Laying the Foundation for Change
By: Jacqueline McLaughlin Hale
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February is International Friendship Month. It is also host to Valentine’s Day and
Random Acts of Kindness Day. Both are days within a month that all share the same theme,
taking a moment to recognize and acknowledge those who are important to our lives. These
days and this month are opportunities we have to give back and to express our gratitude.
They force us to find and to count our blessings.
Finding and counting our blessings are two activities that should not be taken lightly.
They are the foundation for effecting any real change. Why? Because change is much easier
to make and much more likely to occur when we’re happy and happiness or, the quality
of our lives, is a direct result of where and how we focus our attention.
Each and every life is filled with both good and bad. It is the nature of all things
because nothing, or no-thing, is perfect. We can choose to focus on the good or we can
choose to focus on the bad. Focus on the bad and the outcome is unhappiness, anger,
disappointment and lethargy. Who can make positive changes amidst all of that?
Focus on the good and we can be propelled into action. It’s easier to lose weight,
deal with our finances, get organized or spend more time with our kids when we’re
happy, overall. It provides us with a “can do” attitude that gives us the
strength and the energy to accomplish whatever it is we want!
I once had a friend with a very demanding job, two kids, a home, a husband and volunteer
activities. Talk about being busy! Her free time was rare. But one day she got tired of
complaining about how busy she was. She took a good look at her life and realized that
almost without exception the people and the things that kept her busy were also the people
and the things that brought her great joy! So she changed her focus by changing her words.
Instead of talking about how busy she was, she spoke of her “full life”, a life
full of events, projects and demands that ultimately were very rewarding. By focusing on
how “full” her life was rather than how “busy” it was, she realized
how lucky she was to have a wonderful family, a lovely home and even a job. She began to
look at things differently. Her attitude changed and so did the quality of each day.
Today, she is busier and happier than ever!
Did it happen overnight? No! It took a consistent and conscious effort daily to achieve.
But eventually her new thought patterns became habits and she didn’t have to
“find” her blessings any longer. Instead, what she “found” was that
they were there all along. She just didn’t see them.
She is not unusual. Unfortunately more often than not, most of us see all that is wrong.
We look in the mirror and immediately “see” that additional 10 pounds we think
we should lose. We talk about our jobs and conclude that they’re inadequate and far
beneath our talents. We list our spouse’s shortcomings faster than we drive. We see
all the bad so clearly and easily. Perhaps it’s because we’ve been conditioned
to do so?
What if we were conditioned to look for all that is right instead. What if we saw our
beautiful brown eyes, the job that provides a roof over our heads and our husband’s
thoughtfulness? What if we saw the incredible sunset, the majestic trees and the rainbow
in the sky? What if…
Condition yourself to “see” the positive. Start this month. Phone a friend,
celebrate your Valentine and perform a Random Act of Kindness. Focus on the good and over
time you will find the quality of your life improve. Even more importantly yet, you will
begin to believe that anything is possible
Jacqueline McLaughlin Hale is a CPA and the editor of Between Friends: Resources for
Mothers (http://www.betweenfriends.org) Between Friends contains household hints, time
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This is one of the questions I hear most often. My answer: the one that nature intended.
You’re usually born with the color that best suits you, and for most women, doing
nothing is best. But very few women leave nature alone. In fact, nearly 3 out of every 5
women color their hair, usually for one of three reasons: to stay blonde, to cover gray,
or to give themselves a boost.
If you do want to color, remember this: make sure your hair color compliments your skin
tone. Nothing screams “dye job!” louder than a color that clashes with your
skin. Most women get into trouble here by following trends, mimicking celebrities, or by
succumbing to the flattery of an over-zealous hair stylist.
So how do you know if you “clash”?
Look at some pictures of yourself. If you see the
hair first and the face second, as two distinct pieces
instead of a combination, you probably have the wrong
color. If you look washed out or ill, it’s probably the wrong shade.
If you were blonde as a child and want to return to that color, take childhood pictures of
yourself with you to your next color appointment. Show them to your stylist and ask
him/her if she can recreate that color with highlights or frosting. Odds are, you’ll
be very pleased with the results.
If you’re trying to cover gray, opt for a slightly
lighter color than you had before you started to turn.
Since your skin undertone fades a little with age,
you need to use a lighter color to keep up with the
diminishing tone. Sticking with your old color will
make you look older, not younger.
Want some other tips before you head to the hair salon
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Diana Pemberton-Sikes is a wardrobe and image
consultant and editor of "Fashion Savvy", a monthly
online newsletter dedicated to helping women achieve
more success through dress. You can visit her online at http://www.fashionforrealwomen.com
If you have an infant that hates the bath it may be because the water is too hot. Infants
are most comfortable in water that is 98.6 degrees. To an adult, this feels cold. Water
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Boil a bag of noodles.
Boil about 3-4 breasts of chicken and chop.
Layer noodles in a casserole dish.
Mix chopped chicken, 2 cans of chicken noodle soup, 1 cup sour cream and then pour over
noodles.
Melt 1 stick of butter and crush 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers. Mix together and spread over
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