Mambo Sprouts

One of the biggest challenges and dilemmas of our generation is to find and use alternative energy sources. This has been an on going concern for generations, but as Earths’ natural resources, such as oil, are depleting, it is now more urgent than ever to invest in alternative and renewable energy sources.

What does alternative energy mean to you? For most people, wind and solar power come to mind, but there are many other sources available.

Wind Power—Wind energy harnesses the power of wind to drive the blades of wind turbines. The force of rotation created by the turbine blades is converted into energy using an electric generator. It produces no pollution, and since no chemicals are used, there are no harmful by-products to be worried about. The only down side (besides the fact that large wind farms aren’t exactly esthetically pleasing) is that wind is not predictable. Less wind=less energy.

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Most of us realize the importance of making and checking lists. We may make packing lists, lists of items we need to take along and lists of people we have been meaning to connect with. Some more organized people even have lists of lists! But many of us neglect to consult the most vital list of all – our self-care list. We are complex beings and must attend to ourselves – physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually and environmentally.

Life is stressful.

We are always on the go and trying to meet the needs of others while balancing the often-difficult demands of our personal lives. We may find ourselves away from our homes and loved ones at times, eating airport snacks, sleeping in unfamiliar surroundings, lacking opportunities to exercise and dealing with delays, plan changes and set backs.

Before you head out the door pack a self-care checklist to review on the plane or in the hotel. Attending to your needs on all levels will ensure consistent health and balance. You will look better, feel better and radiate higher energy all day long! Following is my personal checklist. Read the rest of this entry »

A life without love is like a year without summer. -Swedish Proverb

Sweet, Sweet Summer

The best things in life aren’t complicated—in fact they are blissfully, undeniably simple, especially in summer. With a warm breeze in the air and the outdoors beckoning from every open window, escape your everyday routine while enjoying these seven extraordinarily sweet—and simple—summer pleasures. (Note: a green lifestyle isn’t a pre-requisite for enjoying summer’s best, but we find that the simplest pleasures are all-natural and therefore pro-planet. Read the rest of this entry »