Activity Book 2 Cal-Am Resorts Body, Mind and Spirit April 2020
Hello Dear Residents, in those secret recipes you promised you We hope that you enjoyed our Activity Fun Book wouldn’t share! We won’t tell, promise! that was put together with much thought, care, Please check your mailchimp for other things concern and love. We felt a true urgency to get that we will be adding as we put our minds something out to you so that you know we all together. Bingo started this past week! We are care. Your Activities Directors Dept., Teresa and excited to see how you like this virtual game! Steve Heede in the Print Shop, Paula Reeb, Your Activities Directors have put Coffee and our newsletter publicist, Carrie Flower Region- Donuts online, please don’t judge us. Not al Activities and myself met together, came up many will win an Oscar for it, but they love you with a plan and made it happen. We wanted enough to get in front of a camera! Yikes!! it fun, something that you would want to read Please have your Smiling Sunburst on your and enjoy. I think we nailed it, hopefully you do window so that we know you are okay. Your too(wasn’t the front cover great!! Paula you are well being is very important to use. amazing!) We have now put together another We hope you enjoy this book, it is for you. If book, “Body, Mind and Spirit”. There are more you like it, please let us know. Everyone needs puzzles, pictures to color, crafts, sayings for you a little TLC. Take care of yourselves, wash your to contemplate, exercises that our fitness coach- hands, practice social distancing. We at Cal-Am es, Laura and Angie have put together, beauty are sending you a Virtual Hug!! You are special tips of items you can make at home. to us! There is more humor for you to smile at or heck even laugh and a great article about laughing in Let’s Party Later and Care Now!!! the book. There are many more hours of things Starr Davis for you to do, because we are in this together. Regional Activities Director We are putting a cookbook together, so put Cal-Am Resorts SSpuepceiraMl Saernkieotr, DGaroysce&ryTSimtoerse:s CaOndVIRDe-t1a9ilers with Bashas, Food City and AJ’s Fine Foods : Wednesdays 5 – 6 a.m. (65 & older) Big Lots: every day 9 - 10 a.m. Costco Stores: Mondays & Fridays; 8 – 9 a.m. Dollar General: Every day 8 - 9 a.m. Fry’s: Monday-Thursday; 6 – 7 a.m. (60 & over) Safeway & Albertson stores: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7 – 9 a.m. Sam’s Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays; 7 – 9 a.m. Target: Wednesdays; First hour of opening Trader Joe’s: Each day 9 - 10 a.m. Walmart: Tuesdays; open an hour earlier than normal for senior shopping Walgreens: Tuesdays; 8 - 9 a.m. Whole Foods Market: Every day 7 - 8 a.m.
Creative Creative Ways to Reduce Stress (or just have some FUN)! When you’re stressed or depressed about something, it’s incredibly hard to be productive or do anything mean- ingful towards a positive goal. For many people they are dealing with feeling overwhelmed, tired and irritable and other unpleasant feelings. While it is difficult to avoid stress completely, it’s not impossible. Consider doing a creative hobby or activity to elevate your mood. The goal of creative activities in this manner isn’t to create a mas- terpiece, but to change your mindset. Write It Out! Writing or typing your thoughts and emotions can be a great way of dealing with stress. Some people will write with the notion of coming up with an idea while others may write just to get thoughts out. Writing about an issue that bothers you can help to find clarity about a situation. It may help to write about topics that are not related to your stresses or daily activities. Find a topic you’ve always been interested in learning more about; do some research online and then write about your find- ings. Journaling your experience is one of the easiest methods of dealing with a situation. Keeping a private Diary of your feelings, sorrows, hopes and dreams is one of the greatest ways to be kind to yourself during trying times. Writing can be done anywhere; on paper or on a device. As long as you have the items you need in which to write—let writing be your therapy! CHECK THIS OUT! bfwpoteccuturhWiolhnretaannege.tocbisncenicWistrtghnret.heeathtaralsoJeaatlupseistvobspinrsentneaeug!gredcnerekeuoiylynacbnoyogexouuuaroaur’svntnun-oem-eetdssrdwtoei)erdoonynafenntonjoioeoyudynyonnboewuetdeu,hrdif’tlhoellwdliorfnofpoeoibonrtrbaoohgrdyn…creisyedtt(aoohsaathsurrrblatereoriovse-eafeeu-solttff EXPLORE.ORG The world’s largest live nature cam network. Web cams all around the world that look at animals both wild and domestic, Underwater life, Aurora Borealis, Space, Beaches, Sanctuaries and Birds. Check out the Africa cams in the morning and watch elephants, giraffes, gorillas, lions and other animals.
waysto Reduce Stress Draw, Color or Paint! Fiber Arts Feed the Soul! Much like writing, drawing is a powerful creative outlet. Now is a perfect time to work on a sewing or needlec- Whether you’re drawing from real-life, abstract or some raft project! Do you have some fabric scraps sitting sort of combinations; drawing is therapeutic. Experiment- around the house? Turn them into a new creation…a ing with color, style, and patterns will give you a sense of stuffed toy for a grandchild, a small quilt project, or a freedom and take your mind off the day-to-day worries you tote bag, the options are endless. Get out your knit- may be currently experiencing. If freehand drawing is not ting bag and finish the afghan you’ve been knitting or your comfort zone try coloring in a coloring book. Many beautiful crocheting. Begin a needlecraft project coloring books are now available, that you purchased a while back, now is geared towards adults, which will the perfect time to enjoy creating some- give you something positive to thing new! All of us who have enjoyed “fiber arts” over the years know how AGE is a matterfocus on and take your mind off fulfilling this creative outlet can be; for those of you who have always wanted to of other more stressful things. try, what are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time! of MINDAnd if you find painting some- DIY Projects—Just Do It! thing relaxing to turn to, by all With some time on your hands, why not and if youmeans get out your paint box and try a DIY project? DIY’s can be creatively fulfilling and relaxing (hopefully). Proj- enjoy creating a piece of art; be it ects can range from creating home décor, garden projects, or home improvements. don’t MINDa landscape, still-life, your family, or pet(s). Spend some time with it Don’ta paintbrush and let the daily MATTERstressors fall off your shoulders. Let Music Heal You! There are many YouTube videos online that can show you how to make your DIY Just listening to music can el- project a reality. Enjoy the process and evate your mood. Depending reap the benefits and fulfillment of creat- on your energy level, the type of music you listen to will ing something with your hands. This is a great way to influence you as well. Ambient or instrumental music lets stay busy and learn a new skill; or pick up an old skill your thoughts wander without specifically directing them. and create something new for your home! Or select some music you can sing along to, remembering songs from your childhood and singing along to them can be very therapeutic. Select some music you enjoy dancing to…while listening is relaxing; dancing to music is a great Cooking and Baking…tasty and way to burn off steam, calories, and just have some fun! fulfilling! And of course, if you play an instrument, this is a wonder- Call on your inner Julia Child and pull out your cook- ful opportunity to practice your instrument! Pull that rusty books! Enjoy trying a new recipe or two! It can be guitar out of its case and start strumming; concentrating therapeutic and relaxing to set your mind on a task on a piece of music is a wonderful stress reducer as well. (and let your worries fall to the way side for a bit). Challenge yourself by trying a recipe you’ve always wanted to bake or cook but just haven’t taken the time to try it. Do you follow The Barefoot Contessa or the Pioneer Woman on the Food Network? Have you always wanted to learn how to decorate a cake? Well, now that you have some time to be home; take this opportunity to learn a new culinary skill. Enjoy your favorite cooking or baking shows and give their recipes a try! Remember, you really don’t have to a profes- sional to enjoy cooking. Go to the many food websites and try a new recipe…it may prove to be your new family favorite! And by the way, now is also the time to try out that new Pressure Cooker or Air Fryer you received at the holidays…don’t be afraid to open the box. Just give it a try!
Laughter is the best Medicine Laughter reduces pain, connects people flow and adjusts the propensity of blood emotionally, and improves the flow of to coagulate and clot. In addition, it oxygen to the heart and brain. secretes assorted chemicals in response Laughter, it’s said, is the best medicine. to wounds, infection or irritation. It also And there’s lots of evidence that laughter plays an important role in the develop- does lots of good things for us. It reduces ment of cardiovascular disease. pain and allows us to tolerate discomfort. “The endothelium is the first line in It reduces blood sugar levels, increasing the development of atherosclerosis, or glucose tolerance in diabetics and nondi- hardening of the arteries,” said Dr. Mill- abetics alike. It improves your job perfor- er. “So given the results of our study, mance, especially if your work depends on it is conceivable that laughing may be creativity and solving complex problems. important to maintain a healthy endo- Its role in intimate relationships is vastly thelium. And reduce the risk of cardio- underestimated and it really is the glue vascular disease.” At the very least, he of good marriages. It synchronizes the brains of adds, “laughter offsets the impact of mental speaker and listener so that they are emotionally stress, which is harmful to the endothelium.” attuned. The researcher can’t say for sure exactly how Laughter establishes-- or restores-- a positive laughter delivers its heart benefit. It could emotional climate and a sense of connection come from the vigorous movement of the between two people, In fact, some researchers be- diaphragm muscles as you chuckle or guffaw. lieve that the major function of laughter is to bring Alternatively, or additionally, laughter might people together. And all the health bene- fits of laughter may simply result from the trigger the release in the brain social support that laughter stimulates. of such hormones as endor- Now comes hard new evidence that phins that have an effect on laughter helps your blood vessels function arteries. It’s also possible that better. It acts on the inner lining of blood laughter boosts levels of nitric vessels, called the endothelium, causing oxide in artery walls. Nitric vessels to relax and expand, increasing oxide is known to play a role blood flow. In other words, it’s good for in the dilation of the endothe- your heart and brain, two organs that lium. “Perhaps mental stress require the steady flow of oxygen carried leads to a breakdown in nitric in the blood. oxide or inhibits a stimulus At this year’s meeting of the American to produce nitric oxide that College of Cardiology, Michael Miller, results in vasoconstriction.” M.D., of the University of Maryland Dr. Miller offers a simple pre- reported that in a study of 20 healthy scription that won’t bankrupt people, provoking laughter did as much you and could save your life. good for their arteries as aerobic activity. “Thirty minutes of exercise He doesn’t recommend that you laugh three times a week, and 15 and not exercise. But he does advise that minutes of laughter on a daily you try to laugh on a regular basis. The basis is probably good for the endothelium, he explains, regulates blood vascular system,” he says. Excerpted from an Article in Psychology Today by Hara Estroff Marano
Hiking LET’S GO TAKE A HIKE! One of the few healthy things we can do right now is enjoy the outdoors while practicing Social Distancing. One way is to hike/bike the local trails while observ- ing the COVID-19 Guidelines (see chart). Did you know that the geater Phoenix area has over 200 miles of hiking /biking trails? And many of these trails are right here in the East Valley! Trails (and mountain areas) that are currently open include; Usery Mountain (Apache Junction), Silly Mountain and Superstition Mountain (Gold Can- yon), San Tan Mountain Park (Queen Creek), Mc- Dowell Mountain Range (Fountain Hills), Squaw Peak & Camelback Mountain (Central Phoenix), Papago Park (near Phoenix Zoo & Desert Botanical Gardens), South Mountain (South of Hwy. Interstate 10). In March and April the foothills are in bloom in the desert with wildflowers of many colors. And in May our majestic Saguaros will showcase their crowns of white flowers. So, take a break from watching Netflix and get outside to enjoy some fresh air and natural beauty of the desert!
BE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING What does it mean? Social distancing is the practice of reducing close contact between people to slow the spread of infections or diseases. Social distancing measures include limiting large groups of people coming together, closing buildings and cancelling events. AVOID Use Caution Group Gatherings Visit a local Restaurant Concerts Theatre Outings Visit Grocery Store Get Take Out Athletic Events Pick up Medications Crowded Retail Stores Play Tennis in a Park Visiting the Library Malls Church Services Workouts in Gyms Traveling Visitors in your House Non-essential workers in your House Mass Transit Systems
Get out and Nordic Walk! But keep some distance from one another The fitness and health benefits of Nordic Walking are significantly greater than regular walk- ing, trekking or even jogging, with scientific research from Europe and the USA proving that Nordic Walking: • Activates 90% of the body’s muscles • Burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking • Increases aerobic effect by up to 25% compared to regular walking • Decreases load and strain on the lower body • Tones upper arms, shoulders and back muscles • Improves lateral mobility of the spine • Develops core stability and strength • Promotes an upright posture The Nordic Walking technique is a simple enhancement of normal arm swing when walking. The poles remain behind the body and pointing diagonally backward at all times. Shoulders are relaxed and down, poles are held close to the body. The hands are opened slightly to allow the poles to swing forward- the poles are not gripped but swing from the wrist straps. The leading foot strikes the ground as the opposite arm swings forward to waist height. The opposite pole strikes the ground level with the heel of the opposite foot. The poles remain pointing diagonally backward, they are never in front of the body. Push the pole as far back as possible, the arm straightening to form a continuous line with the fully extended arm, the hand opening off the grip by the end of the arm swing. The foot rolls through the step to push off with the toe. This lengthens the stride behind the body, getting the most out of each stride. The arm motion is loose and relaxed. https://www.youtube.com/fgwatch?v=zAmsHhc2zCw&t=84s
Some Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oil is incredibly popular — and something you may have in your pantry. It offers many health benefits, has a delicate taste, and is widely available. It’s also an extremely versatile oil with a number of uses you may not be aware of. Here are some clever uses for coconut oil: 1. Protects Your Skin From UV Rays When applied to your skin, coconut oil may protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which raise your risk of skin cancer and cause wrinkling and brown spots. In fact, one study found that coconut oil helps block about 20% of the sun’s UV rays. However, keep in mind that it doesn’t provide the same protection as con- ventional sunscreen, which blocks about 90% of UV rays. Another study estimated that coconut oil has a sun pro- tection factor (SPF) of 7, which is still lower than the minimum recommendation in some countries. 2. Increases Your Metabolism Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These are fatty acids that are quickly absorbed and can increase the number of calories you burn. Controlled studies have shown that MCTs can signifi- cantly boost your metabolic rate — at least temporarily. One study found that 15–30 grams of MCTs increased the number of calories burned by an average of 120 over a 24-hour period. 3. Cooks Safely at High Temperatures Coconut oil has a very high saturated fat content. In fact, about 87% of its fat is saturated. This feature makes it one of the best fats for high-heat cooking, including frying. Saturated fats retain their structure when heated to high temperatures, unlike the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in vegetable oils. Oils such as corn and safflower are converted into toxic compounds when heated. These may have harmful effects on health. Therefore, coconut oil is a safer alternative for cooking at high temperatures. 4. Improves Your Dental Health Coconut oil can be a powerful weapon against bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans, the bacteria in your mouth that causes dental plaque, tooth decay, and gum disease. In one study, swishing with coco- nut oil for 10 minutes — known as oil pulling — reduced these bacteria as effectively as rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash. In another study, swishing daily with coconut oil significantly reduced inflammation and plaque in teenagers with gingivitis (inflamed gums) 5. Relieves Skin Irritation and Eczema Research shows that coconut oil improves dermatitis and other skin disorders at least as well as mineral oil and other conventional moisturizers. In a study in children with eczema, 47% of those treated with coconut oil noticed major improvements. 6. Improves Brain Function The MCTs in coconut oil are broken down by your liver and turned into ketones, which can act as an alter- native energy source for your brain. Several studies have found MCTs to have impressive benefits for brain disorders, including epilepsy and Alzheimer’s. Some researchers recommend using coconut oil as a source of MCTs to increase the production of ketones. 7. Makes for a Healthy Mayonnaise Commercial mayonnaise often contains soybean oil and added sugar. However, it’s easy to make your own mayo with coconut oil or olive oil. 8.Moisturizes Your Skin Coconut oil makes a wonderful moisturizer for your legs, arms, and elbows. You can use it on your face as well — though this isn’t recommended for those with very oily skin. It can also help repair cracked heels. Simply apply a thin coat to your heels at bedtime, put on socks, and continue on a nightly basis until your heels are smooth.
9. Makes Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Homemade dark chocolate is a delicious way to get coconut oil’s health benefits. Just remember to store it in the refrigerator or freezer, since coconut oil melts at 76°F (24°C). It’s easy to find a recipe online and get started. To keep things healthy, look for sugar-free ideas. 10 Protects Your Hair From Damage Coconut oil can help keep your hair healthy. One study compared the effects of coconut oil, miner- al oil, and sunflower oil on hair. Only coconut oil significantly reduced protein loss from hair when applied before or after shampooing. This result occurred with damaged as well as healthy hair. Re- searchers concluded that the unique structure of lauric acid — the main fatty acid in coconut oil — can penetrate the hair shaft in a way that most other fats can’t. 11. Natural Deodorant While sweat itself has no smell, the bacteria living on your skin can produce undesirable odors. Coconut oil’s strong antibacterial properties make it a great natural deodorant that contains no chemi- cals. You can find many easy recipes for deodorants made with coconut oil and other natural ingredients online. 12. Quick Energy Source Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids, which are digested differently than the long- chain triglycerides found in most foods. These fats go directly from your gut to your liver, where they can be used as a quick source of energy that won’t raise blood sugar levels . 13. Make Homemade Salad Dressing Coconut oil offers several health benefits — but also has many other clever and practical uses. Make sure to always have plenty of coconut oil on hand. You never know when you might need it. CARROT CAKE INSTRUCTIONS BREAKFAST 1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a large rimmed COOKIES baking sheet with parchment paper or Silicon mat. 2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking These carrot cake breakfast cookies are a portable powder, cinnamon, salt, and ginger. Whisk to blend. breakfast or snack similar to a Cliff bar: they’re vegan Add the carrots, pecans, and raisins and stir to com- and even work as a wholesome dessert! bine. INGREDIENTS 3. In a medium bowl, combine the maple syrup • 1 cup quick-cooking oats* and coconut oil. Whisk until blended. Pour the liq- • 1 cup white whole wheat flour or regular uid mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined. The dough might be rather wet, but don’t whole wheat flour worry. • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4. Drop 1/4-cup scoops of dough (an ice cream • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon scoop with a wire scraper is perfect for this) onto the • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt prepared baking sheet, leaving several inches of space • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger around each one. Use the palm of your hand to gently • 1 1/2 cups peeled grated carrots (about 1/2 flatten each cookie to about 3/4-inch thick. 5. Bake until the cookies are golden and firm pound) around the edges, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool the cookies • 1 cup roughly chopped raw pecans or walnuts on the baking sheet on a cooling rack for 10 minutes, • 1/4 cup golden raisins then carefully transfer the cookies to the rack to cool • 1/2 cup maple syrup completely (otherwise, the bottoms can brown too • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil much). Leftover breakfast cookies will keep, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrig- erator for up to 5 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
What Am I Riddles 1) I am not alive, but I grow; I don’t have lungs, but I need air; I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I? 1) If you drop me, I’m sure to crack. Give me a smile, and I’ll always smile back. 3) My life can be measured in hours, I serve by being devoured. Thin, I am quick. Fat, I am slow. Wind is my foe. What am I? 4) I am white when I am dirty, and black when I am clean. What am I? 5) This is as light as a feather, yet no man can hold it for long. What am I? 6) I am something people love or hate. I change peoples appearances and thoughts. If a per- son takes care of them self I will go up even higher. To some people I will fool them. To others I am a mystery. Some people might want to try and hide me but I will show. No matter how hard people try I will Never go down. What am I? 7) The more you take away, the more I become. What am I? 8) I have two hands, but I can not scratch myself. What am I? 9) I can be cracked, I can be made. I can be told, I can be played. What am I? 10) I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 11) I reach for the sky, but clutch to the ground; sometimes I leave, but I am always around. What am I? 12) I have a big mouth and I am also quite loud! I am NOT a gossip but I do get involved with everyone’s dirty business. What am I? 13) No matter how little or how much you use me, you change me every month. What am I? 14) Some will use me, while others will not, some have remembered, while others have for- got. For profit or gain, I’m used expertly, I can’t be picked off the ground or tossed into the sea. Only gained from patience and time, can you unravel my rhyme? What am I? 15) You can drop me from the tallest building and I will be well, but if you drop me in water I die. What am I? 16) The more there is the less you see. What is it?
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ZUCCINI PIZZA BITES BAKED PARMESEAN GREEN AVOCADO HUMMUS DIP BEAN SNACK INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 c. cans chickpeas • 3 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch thick 1 large egg 2 ripe avocados, cored and peeled rounds 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/3 c. tahini • Kosher salt and freshly ground 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 c. lime juice black pepper, to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground 2 cloves garlic • 1/3 cup marinara sauce black pepper 3 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for serving • 1/2 cup finely grated mozzarella 8 ounces green beans, stem ends 1/4 tsp. cumin • 1/4 cup pepperoni minis removed Kosher salt to taste • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 tbsp. Chopped cilantro, for garnish DIRECTIONS Red pepper flakes, for garnish DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 de- DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to broil. grees F. Line 2 baking sheets with 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet parchment paper. 1. Combine chickpeas, avocados, over medium high heat. Working 2. Beat the egg in a shallow dish tahini, lime juice, garlic, olive oil and in batches, add zucchini and cook, with 1 tablespoon water. In an- cumin in the bowl of a food proces- flipping once, until golden, about other shallow dish, stir together sor and season with salt. Blend until 1-2 minutes on each side; season the Parmesan, garlic powder and smooth. with salt and pepper, to taste. some salt and pepper. Dip the 2. Pour mixture into serving bowl and 3. Place zucchini rounds onto a green beans first in the egg mix- garnish with cilantro and red pepper large baking sheet. Top each zuc- ture, rolling them to fully coat. flakes. Drizzle with more olive oil if chini round with marinara, mozza- Using a fork, gently transfer the desired and serve. rella and pepperoni minis. green beans to the cheese mix- 3. Serve with a vegetable assortment 4. Place into oven and cook until ture and roll to evenly coat them of; baby carrots, bell peppers, radish- the cheese has melted, about 1-2 on all sides with the cheese. es, cucumbers/zucchini, broccoli & minutes. 3. Transfer the green beans to cauliflower florets, green onions, cel- 5. Serve immediately, sprinkled the prepared baking sheets, mak- ery, etc. OR tortilla chips of choice! with Italian seasoning, if desired. ing sure the beans are in a single layer and not touching. Bake until golden brown and crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. What ever you decide to do. Make sure it makes you HAPPY!
QUICK & HEALTHY SNACK BITES Instructions 1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips. 2. Stir to combine. 3. Add chocolate chips to mixture and stir again, just until combined. 4. Using your hands, press firmly to form one-inch balls. Ingredients 5. Place in air-tight container and refrigerate • 1 cup quick-cooking oats as needed. • 1 cup coconut flakes Notes • 1/2 cup natural, crunchy peanut If your peanut butter is one of the natural butter brands that needs to be refrigerated, then • 1/3 cup honey so do your Snack Bites. Actually, regardless • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal of the peanut butter you use, these will keep • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ much better in the refrigerator. They can • 1 teaspoon vanilla even be frozen (so you may want to make • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips a triple batch!). When frozen, these Snack Bites will be thawed in about 20 minutes. HEALTHY YOGURT FRUIT DIP INGREDIENTS • 1 cup plain organic yogurt • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla • Fruit, to serve INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix all ingredients together. Taste, and adjust honey, vanilla or cinnamon as desired. 2. Serve with sliced Granny Smith Apples (or apples of your choice).
HOW TO ECO-PRINT ON PAPER Eco-printing on paper is a fun and easy way to introduce children to the wonders of natural dyeing or to get started with it yourself. Here’s a tutorial for one particular method, using autumn leaves. Autumn leaves print particularly well because they are high in tannins and carotenoid and anthocy- anin pigments, which all give colour. But you could also try this process at any time of year, with any leaves that you have around you (results will obviously vary). Materials: Strips of paper (watercolor is best) Wood blocks or tiles to press the paper between (or two Books) String Desert Flowers or plants Step 1 Fold your paper into a concertina booklet, slightly smaller than the blocks or tiles you are using. Wet it lightly, then arrange the leaves on each page. Step 2 Fold your paper up with the leaves inside. You can also put a leaf on the front and back covers. Then press between the wood blocks or tiles. Step 3 Wrap your wood blocks with string to hold the bundle together. You want firm pressure so that each leaf is pushed into the paper, to make a clear print. With tiles, you can clamp them together with bulldog clips. Step 4 Once your bundles are wrapped, put them in a pot of boiling water and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour. It is always best to use a dedicated dyepot, not one you also use for cooking. If the wood blocks float, weigh them down with a rock. Step 5 Let them cool, then carefully unwrap, remove the leaves and let the paper dry.
Look and Feel Coconut Oil Mask Coconut oil is one of the most recommended moisturizers to protect the skin against the harmful effects of free radicals. Unlike other petroleum products, it does not cause changes in the sebaceous glands or imbalances in the pH of the face. Instead, it helps remove dead skin and impurities re- tained, so it helps when it comes to getting a youthful looking healthy skin. In this case, we combine it with the coarse salt to increase its exfoliating and regenerating effect. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil (30 g) One tablespoon of salt (12 g) Put coconut oil in a bowl and mix with the coarse salt. Remove the makeup from the face and apply the product by doing a circu- lar massage. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Use 2 or 3 times a week. Coffee Mask Coffee is a popular ingredient in the elaboration of natural cosmetics. Because it contains a high content of antioxidants and caffeine, it fights harmful radicals to the skin and accelerates blood flow, leaving the skin brighter. Coffee also helps in increasing the production of collagen and elastin, decreases water loss and keeps the skin moisturized and soft. Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon coffee powder 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil In crockery, or in the palm of your hand, add the two ingredients and mix with the tips of the fingers. Apply the mask on the face by doing a circular massage. Wait for 15 to 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. For best results, use this mix up to 3 times a week. DIY Honey Lemon Foot Scrub Tutorial 1 cup Epsom salts 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar 2 tablespoons raw honey 1 cup coconut oil melted 10 drops lemon essential oil (or juice of one lemon) In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix the Epsom salt and sugar until they are well combined. Slowly begin stirring in the melted coconut oil until your mixture is smooth, but not goopy (you may not need to use the full cup of oil, so pour slowly). Combining sugar and oil in a mixing bowl Next, add the honey and stir well. Honey being added to homemade foot scrub Finally, mix in the essential oil so the scent is evenly distributed.
Your Best! DIY Olive oil + Honey Hair Mask Recipe: 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp honey Mix ingredients and leave on hair 20 minutes. This mixture is very sticky and messy and it’s hard to spread. It smells really good and leaves your hair shinny. DIY LEMON SUGAR SCRUB Make this simple and wonderful DIY Lemon Sugar Scrub and leave your skin fresh and glowing. Lemon is rich in antioxidants that your skin will love! It’s so fresh and invigorating! Plus our skin LOVES it! Rich is vitamin C and citric acid, lemon will clear and brighten our skin. Vitamin C is also a great antioxidant for neutralizing free radicals and boosting collagen production. If you don’t have your essential oils yet, you can substitute fresh lemon juice as well. Use the sugar scrub once or twice a week in the shower to exfoliate away dead skin cells and allow skin to breathe. INGREDIENTS 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cups Coconut oil, melted ( or almond oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil) 15 drops Lemon essential oil or the juice of one lemon Combine the sugar and melted coconut oil. (I melted the coconut oil in a glass measuring cup in the microwave for 30 seconds) Add the lemon essential oil or lemon juice. Mix until blended completely. Store in mason jars. Use a palmful once or twice a week for smooth, glowing skin.
Wall Art Using toilet Paper Rolls Supplies: • Paper towel or toilet paper rolls. • Craft paint. I chose black, but you can use any color that goes with your decor. • Foam brush. • Hot glue gun. • Scissors. • Pencil. • Ruler. • Sticky tack, command strips, or other art hanging supplies you prefer. 1 Start by flattening out your roll, creasing the two folds. The roll should pop back up. You’ll want at least 4 paper towel sized rolls for a good sized piece of wall art. When they’re all creased, go ahead and paint the outside of the rolls black. I would suggest doing one side, letting it dry, and then doing the other side. Let the rolls dry thoroughly. 2 Now take your ruler and your pencil, and start making small marks every 3/4 inch along the length of the rolls. Then take your scissors and start cutting across the roll at each little mark. You’ll end up with these little petal shapes. Keep cutting until you’ve cut all your rolls up. 3 Now take a few minutes to play around with the petals. I liked the look of a 5 petal flower best, but you can make any style of flower you’d like. Now start gluing your petals together with hot glue. Add one at a time until your flower is formed. 4 Now go ahead and make a whole bunch of flowers. When all your flowers are made, you can start working on your wall art design. I just started gluing together the petals of the different flowers like shown. And I just kept adding flowers. You can even group three or more together to make little bunches. If you’re ner- vous about gluing as you go, you can even lay out your design ahead of time and then glue everything when you’re happy with your final design. This is a very lightweight piece of art, so I was able to hang mine up just using sticky tack on the back of the flow- ers. You can use whatever hanging method you prefer though! And here’s how it looks all done!! No one could ever guess looking at your wall that this was made from recycled toilet paper or paper towel rolls. It’s such a frugal way to make a custom piece of art for your walls. I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Flower Wall Art today!
Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Fat Bomb This recipe originated on INGREDIENTS Pinterest and I modified it to use a silicone candy mold One 8 oz jar Natural Peanut Butter (peanuts that I keep in the freezer so and oil) I can pop one out for a quick 5 Tbs softened butter treat any time of day. 2 Tbs coconut flour 2/3 cup confectioners erythritol (I use Swerve) 3.5 oz Lily’s semisweet chocolate morsels In a medium mixing bowl add 4 tbs softened butter and whip at high speed with a hand mixer with beaters, add peanut butter, coconut flour, confectioner’s sweetener and continue mixing at high speed until all ingredients are combined and the texture is smooth and creamy. Scoop the peanut butter mixture evenly into the candy mold (you can use small paper cups the size used for a peanut butter cup or a shallow pan 8X9 inches lined with parchment paper) and shake it to settle. Place it on a flat shelf in the freezer for 15 minutes. In the meantime measure out 3.5 oz semisweet chocolate morsels in a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl and add 1 tbs of butter. At the end of the 15 minutes place the chocolate into the microwave on high for 30 seconds (caution: do not over heat the chocolate morsels, they may appear to still be solid but I have found that stirring with a spoon briefly will make the perfect topping for your fat bombs.) With a teaspoon, scoop the chocolate onto the frozen fat bombs (about 1/3 to 1/2 small teaspoon). If you used a pan lined with parchment paper just spread the chocolate evenly with a spatula. Place back into the freezer and keep until used. These will need to be cut with a sharp knife into small squares. My recipe makes 24 fat bombs, I have never calculated the nu- trition info since using the candy mold is different than using a shallow pan and cutting into squares. This is my #1 go to treat on a daily basis. 24 pieces usually last two people for 6 days. Mary love’s them too! Randy Sprow – Apache Wells RV Resort
SUDOKU Use Numbers 1-9 Sudoku is played on a grid of 9 x 9 spaces. Within the rows and columns are 9 “squares” (made up of 3 x 3 spac- Use Process of Elimination es). Each row, column and square (9 spaces each) needs What do we mean by using “process of elimination” to to be filled out with the numbers 1-9, without repeating play Sudoku? Here is an example. In this Sudoku grid any numbers within the row, column or square. Does it (shown below), the far left-hand vertical column (circled sound complicated? As you can see from the image below in Blue) is missing only a few numbers: 1, 5 and 6. of an actual Sudoku grid, each Sudoku grid comes with a few spaces already filled in; the more spaces filled in, the One way to figure out which numbers can go in each easier the game – the more difficult Sudoku puzzles have space is to use “process of elimination” by checking to very few spaces that are already filled in. see which other numbers are already included within each square – since there can be no duplication of num- bers 1-9 within each square (or row or column). Dont Repeat Any Numbers As you can see, in the upper left square (circled in blue), In this case, we can quickly notice that there are al- this square already has 7 out of the 9 spaces filled in. The ready number 1s in the top left and center left squares only numbers missing from the square are 5 and 6. By of the grid (with number 1s circled in red). This means seeing which numbers are missing from each square, row, that there is only one space remaining in the far left or column, we can use process of elimination and deduc- column where a 1 could possibly go – circled in green. tive reasoning to decide which numbers need to go in each This is how the process of elimination works in Sudoku blank space. – you find out which spaces are available, which num- For example, in the upper left square, we know we need bers are missing – and then deduce, based on the posi- to add a 5 and a 6 to be able to complete the square, but tion of those numbers within the grid, which numbers based on the neighboring rows and squares we cannot fit into each space. clearly deduce which number to add in which space. This Sudoku rules are relatively uncomplicated – but the means that we should ignore the upper left square for game is infinitely varied, with millions of possible now, and try to fill in spaces in some other areas of the grid number combinations and a wide range of levels of instead. difficulty. But it’s all based on the simple principles of Don’t Guess using numbers 1-9, filling in the blank spaces based on Sudoku is a game of logic and reasoning, so you shouldn’t deductive reasoning, and never repeating any numbers have to guess. If you don’t know what number to put in a within each square, row or column. certain space, keep scanning the other areas of the grid For more information and games go to: until you seen an opportunity to place a number. But don’t SUDOKU.COM try to “force” anything – Sudoku rewards patience, insights, and recognition of patterns, not blind luck or guessing.
VGIRRTUEAAL TTOEURRS OPF THHEOENIX/MESA While you’re staying at home to keep healthy why not take a virtual tour of attractions in the greater Phoenix metropolis? Did you know that Phoenix is ranked the 5th largest city in the Unit- ed States? Only behind #1 New York City, #2 Los Angeles, #3 Chicago and #4 Houston. All of us at Cal-Am Resorts are not surprised-- the Valley of the Sun is a pretty AWESOME place to call HOME! With this in mind, why not log onto your PC, laptop, tablet or smart phone and do some tours of local attractions…virtually! Following are places we suggest you visit! Virtual Tour: www.visitphoenix.com/blog/post/virtual-tours/ Taliesin West: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West was built as his “winter home” in the late 1930’s and was occu- pied by him and his family until his death in 1959 at the age of 91. Today it is an amazing tour of his iconic style of design and serves as the main campus of The School of Architecture at Taliesin and houses the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Take a virtual tour at: www.franklloydwright.org/3dlab/ USS Arizona Memorial Gardens: Located near the Salt River in Scottsdale, this outdoor memorial is an out- line of the exact length and width of the USS Arizona and honors the brave individuals that served aboard the great vessel during the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941. Take a virtual tour at: www.discoversaltriver.com/uss-arizona-memorial-gardens-at-salt-river Phoenix Zoo: Committed to upholding its mission of providing experiences that inspire and motivate people to care for the natural world, the Phoenix Zoo launched its Digital Safari; a place where anyone can go to stay connect- ed with videos, behind-the-scene caretaking by the keepers, in-depth stories of the zoo and its residents, photos and animal facts: Take a virtual tour at: www.phoenixzoo.org/digital-safari/
AT T R A C T I O N S ! 20 museums in the United States aMndusraicteadl I#n1sattrturamcteionntsinMPhuoseenuixmby: This museum is recognized as one of the top more than 7,000 instrument TripAdvisor’s reviewers. The MIM is home to collected from around 200 of the world’s countries and territories. Guide through the museum on your device and witness virtually all that this museum has to offer. There are also many YouTube videos to explore about the MIM. Take a virtual tour at: www.mim.org/bringing-mim-to-you/ and search “MIM Virtual Tours” for YouTube links on your computer or smart device. oOfdayqsueaaticAliqfeufarormiumwh:eHreovmereytooumaorer.e than 6,000 animals Odysea Aquarium invites you to experience the wonders Take an underwater adventure via the virtual classroom which offers color & crafts, recipes to create at home and digital experiences including the live shark cam! Take a virtual tour at: www.odyseaaquarium.com/oceanadventure/ ANartizuoranl aHiMstoursyehuomldsoafppNroaxt.u5r8a,l0H00isotbojreyct:s;Aintrculuedginegmliofef a museum right here in Mesa! The Arizona Museum of on size dinosaur skeletons. The collections focus primarily the natural and cultural history of central Arizona and the greater Southwest. Archaeology, Art, Ethnology, Geology, Natural History and Paleontology are all covered at this amazing, local museum. Take a virtual tour at: www.arizonamuseumofnaturalhistor.org/explore-the-museum/ Or visit several YouTube sites by searching “Arizona Museum of Natural History Mesa” eMrnemsaenAt rstusppCoerntitnegrt:heTaakretsainloaonk inside Arizona’s largest comprehensive arts campus. A great example of city gov- effort to build a fantastic community arts center. The Mesa Arts Center is home to a stunning architectural facility boasting 4 theatres, 5 art galleries and 14 art studios in the heart of downtown Mesa. Guests, patrons, and students come to MAC to enjoy the finest entertainment and performances, world-class art exhibits and outstanding arts education classes. Watch/search this video to learn all about this incredible center: “Overview of the Mesa Arts Center” on YouTube.
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A NEW SUPERMARKET OPENED IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD (HA HA) It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the distant sound of thunder and the fresh smell of rain. When you pass the milk cases, In the meat department there you hear cows mooing and you is the aroma of charcoal grilled experience the scent of fresh steaks and brats. cut hay In the seafood department , When you approach the egg the fresh, clean, crisp smell of case, you hear hens cluck and the ocean greets you. cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing aroma of bacon The bread department features and eggs frying. the tantalizing smell of fresh I don’t shop this isle any more!!! baked bread and cookies. A LOVE STORY This 80 year old woman was arrested for shoplifting. When she went be- fore the judge in Cincinnati he asked her, “What did you steal?” She replied, “A can of peaches.” The judge then asked her why she had stolen the can of peaches and she re- plied that she was hungry. The judge then asked her how many peaches were in the can. She replied 6. The judge then said, “I will then give you 6 days in jail.” Before the judge could actually pronounce the punishment, the wonan’s husband spoke up and asked the judge if he could say something. The judge said, “What is it?” The husband said, “She also stole a can of peas.”
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Jokes that make us think Why do peanuts float in a regular Coke and sink in a Diet Coke. Go ahead and try it…………………….. I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes. How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of murdered?? Why do you have to “put your two cents in” …but it’s only a “penny for your thoughts”? Where’s the extra penny going?(taxes) Once you’re in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eter- nity? What illness did “cured ham” actually have? How is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Why is it that people say they “slept like a baby” when babies wake up like every two hours? If a hearing impaired person goes to court, is it still called a hearing? Why are you IN a movie, but your ON TV? Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground? Why do doctors leave the room while you change??? They’re going to see you naked any- way! Why is “bra” singular and “panties” plural??? (no pic, use own imagination) Why do toasters always have a setting that burns toast to a horrible crisp, that no decent human being would eat? Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the HOV lane? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can’t he fix a hole in a boat? If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from? If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons? Why do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune? Why did you just try signing these two songs? Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog’s face, they get mad at you, but when you take them for a car ride, they stick their head out the window! How did the man who made the first clock know what time it was???
What Am I Riddles Answers 1) Fire 9) Joke 1) .Mirror 10)Pencil 3) Candle 11) Tree 4) Blackboard 12) Vacuum 5) Breath 13) Calendar 6) Age 14) Knowledge 7) Hole 15) Paper 8) Clock 16) Fog
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