December 2007 - Issue 1

Published: Mon, 12/10/07

December 2007 - Issue 1

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"There are two ways of spreading light: To be the candle or the mirror that reflects it."

~ Edith Wharton

Alternative Health Tips

How to stay healthy by using these Ayurvedic health tips in your daily routine. >>read article

A Better Life Through Interior Decorating

The way your home looks can have an intimate impact on the overall quality of your life. This is a concept which may not seem obvious at first, and yet when you come to realize what a home really means
on a psychological, a functional, and even a spiritual level, the influence which this space has on your life can suddenly become very clear. >>read article

Christmas Reindeer Silhouette Clock

Make a Christmas decoration that is both functional and decorative with this festive reindeer clock. >>read article

Cleaning an Antique Quilt

If you have just acquired an antique quilt, there are some things to watch for before you think about how to clean it. You need to look carefully at the quilt's age and condition. You also need to think carefully about whether you should wash a quilt. >>read article

Winter Educational Ideas for Preschoolers

It's always fun to use things in our children's everyday lives to spark discussion and easy educational activities. Since many of us are currently in the midst of winter, this season can be a great topic of "study" for our littlest ones. >> read more

Recipe Box:

Something Different:

Chickpea, Pumpkin and Collard Stew

Good Food, Good Health:

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Readers' Hair Care Secrets:

Blonde Highlights
by Anne Heinrich

Hi, I found this tip for blonde highlights in the Australian TV Week magazine a few years ago and it works very well.

It is a tip used by Tori Spelling of (90210) fame and daughter of Aaron Spelling, that wonderful Hollywood Producer of so many great TV shows.

Use 1 tablespoon lemon juice to 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Mix together and put onto damp hair. Spend a minimum of twenty minutes in the sun.

It covers the grey in my hair, adds shine and of course blonde highlights.

I use a small squeeze bottle with a medium size pinhole in the top which has a screw top lid for sealing. In this way I can make up a decent amount in the bottle and store it in the refrigerator afterwards.

Means no waste or suddenly having to make more because you didn't quite make up enough mixture.

And... it's ready for use anytime as well as being great for touch ups.