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My granddaughter Natalie is in a girl soccer team. They are all beginners and its alot of fun. They played every Saturday morning, the whole town was involved. The truth is, there was no winner at this stage, just the girls learning how to kick and handle the ball, trying to get a goal. No score keeping. The coaches are all very nice and they make sure that every girl get at least two goals in a game, to know how good it feels. I would try to see as many games as I could and sometimes my mom and friend Dale would come too.

The morning would start out very good. Natalie would be all excited about seeing her friends and was happy to see and hear us cheering all during practice. She would stop to wave at us and throw kisses. Run over for some water and wait patiently for the snacks that would be handed out after the game. She would be all smiles!

After a half hour of practice, all the balls but one are taken off the field. The game has begun. Natalie would start out running after the ball, but after she realized she lost it, she would slowly wind down, moving slower and slower. Play after play until she found herself lying on the grass looking for a unicorn in the clouds.

One Saturday, I thought my mother was going to fall off her chair, she was laughing that hard. We were calling Natalie to get back on the field – when suddenly it seemed she fell asleep.

I can’t wait for next season.

Take Back Program – Recycle More, Waste Less

June 8, 2011September 3, 2012

You can reduce your waste and participate in take-back programs. That’s right, you can reduce waste through everyday choices:

Donate or sell stuff – instead of throwing it away
Reduce paper waste by printing double-sided; viewing bills, statements, newspapers, and magazines online; and removing your name from junk mail lists
Use reusable bags and say “no bag please” when you don’t need one

Use your own drink container for your coffe, tea, water, or other drinks
Buy in bulk and choose products that have less packaging, are made with recycled content, and can be recycled.

What to take back:

Electronics manufacturers that produce TVs, computer and some peripherals must have a program to collect these items.
Cell phones must be accepted by any wireless provider in NY State.
Plastic shopping bags must be accepted by many retailers who provide them.
Rechargeable batteries must go back to stores that sell them – they are required to recycle rechargeables – these can not go in the trash or in you recycling bin.Automotive waste – auto batteries, motor oil and tires cannot go in the trash – take them back to service stations or auto shops.
Syringes must be accepted by any hospital in NY State.CFL bulbs and mercury thermostates are voluntarily accepted by certain retailers and manufacturers.

We all can all recycle more and waste less.

for more information go to:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/home/home.shtml

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Note of Thanks

June 7, 2011September 3, 2012

The end of your child’s school year is almost here. How do you show appreciation to the teacher who spent the last 9 months teaching your child? How about a simple thank you note. happy teacher and schoolgirl

Encourage your child to write about a memory from the year or draw a picture. or send a thank-you note yourself, but don’t be tempted to dash off a quick, “Thanks for a great year.” Instead, put a little thought into it. Make it sincere, include something you noticed that was a positive influence on your child. Maybe the teacher worked with your child on a particular math problem like learning long division, you could write, “You made it click.” Even about a reprimand. “You talked to my son/daughter about using a loud voice, we have been having problems with that too,” And end the note with, “Thank you for choosing to be a teacher.'”

Yes, an old fashion idea, but it will truly be appreciated. Kind words, written on paper, by the hand of the giver, what a lost art. So go ahead take the time to truly thank your child’s teacher. Give them a note of thanks, give them kind words of appreciation. There is nothing like the written word.

source: Life Made Better

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Lichi Life Style –

June 7, 2011June 7, 2011

Summer is heading our way. Get out the sandals, sunscreen and yes that bathing suit. Not ready for that suit? Well you still have time to prepare yourself by making a few life style changes. The following are recommended by Lichi and they work for me.

1. Amp up your cardio!
Cardiovascular activities are the best (and quickest) ways to burn off that layer of winter weight your body is still holding on to. Aim for 30 minutes of moderate cardio exercise, six times a week, to get in optimal shape.

Yeah, I know 6 times a week a bit much, but it works. Do fun cardio like spinning, Zumba, tennis, and kickboxing. Anything that gets that heart a pumping for 30 minutes will do.

2. Eat more greens.
To rejuvenate and refresh your body, add more green produce into your diet. Leafy greens like Kale, Dandelion Greens, Watercress, Arugula, and Spinach work well in salads and give you a hefty amount of vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber.

True. the greener the leaf the better it is for you.

3. Lay off the soda.
Stay away from the soda if you want to keep bloat to a minimum. Soda contains caffeine, which acts as a diuretic, making your kidneys work harder to get rid of the excess sugar. Instead, replenish your body with water and refresh your entire system.

Yes, NO SODA! Water is the best refresher. Try putting a lemon or even a orange slice , if you wish to give the water more flavor.

4. Cut out the added sugar.
Eating foods rich in added sugar spikes blood sugar levels and hinders your body’s ability to burn fat. It also promotes inflammation in the body, which can leave you bloated and feeling lethargic. Be sure to read the labels and check for hidden sugars like high fructose corn syrup and dextrose.

Absolutely, No Added Sugar!

5. Supplement your diet with Lichi Super Fruit!
Fusing clinically proven natural ingredients like Lychee Berry, Acai, Green Tea Extract, Cayenne pepper, and Resveratrol in a unique blend, Lichi Super Fruit promises to deliver a slimmer waistline, increased vitality, and an improved skin tone and texture. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, Lichi Super Fruit also protects youfrom free radicals, defending your body against premature aging. Lichi Super Fruit LactoSpore... product image