Everything we do involves creating order out of chaos. We breathe and eat to stay alive. We learn to make sense of reality. We work to own things. We maintain the things we own. Doing the dishes imposes order on the kitchen. Washing clothes imposes order on our wardrobes. Gardening and...
that trio of funny, expressive bald dudes who don’t seem to know how to talk but do seem to know how to make percussion instruments out of just about anything—and Boston is one of just a handful of cities with their own Blue Man chapter performing in apparent perpetuity. ...
Kefir sour cream may just my be favorite of all of the kefir goodies that I have made myself over the years. Not only is it tasty, but it is super easy to make! Using kefir grains The first time I made it was by accident. I was trying to make some sort ofkefir ice cream (aka...
There are many treatments for alcohol use disorder. But the crucial first step to recovery is for the individual to admit there is a problem and make a commitment to address thealcoholismissue. The 12-step-style self-help programs, pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous, can be an effective treatme...
After the time has passed, remove the eggs from the hot water and cool them by rinsing with cool water. You can use them immediately or store them in the fridge until needed. Freezing the ice cream To make this ice cream, I used an ice cream maker. There are several types of ice...
Sexual violence is high in areas of the DRC where they do not have heavy artillery. They know that if you break a woman, you break the whole community. Another woman essentially walked from Uganda to South Africa after ‘they’ attacked her family home, threw her baby in a burning ...
the mercury glass vases. For each place setting I created mini chalkboards with each guests name written on them. I cut small pieces of wood into squares and bought chalkboard paint at the hardware store. These are such a cute takeaway for your guests, and super easy and cheap to make!
Mix in heavy traffic and frequent congestion, especially when moving around with kids, and it can be a recipe for disaster. While the obvious answer would be to skip the car and use public transport, unfortunately, many areas lack efficient transport systems. There is a solution – proper ...
time and my sanity. They give you every step and ingredient you need to make meals. I especially love the five-ingredient ones because they are super easy and quick recipes. I like to cook, but I am constantly running around and don't have a lot of time to dedicate to ...
The other day, the two of us rule to a ___ near our home. After shopping I bought her an ice cream, and she sat down at a table happily admiring the ice cream in her hand. Suddenly a ___ look appeared on her face. “Do I have to eat it up in a hurry, Mum?” I nearly...