Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Handmade Pearl Washer Earrings
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Basil Essential Oil for Stress
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Painting & Recycling a Chocolate Box
Friday, June 26, 2020
How to do Tai Chi?
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Blue Denim Headband Tutorial
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Ocean Therapy at Home
Going to the beach can
make you feel calmer. However, when you cannot go to the beach, you can do
ocean therapy at home. Begin by using sea salt in your bath or on your face. Do
not use table salt because it is different than sea salt. Sea salt is evaporated
from seawater and has more magnesium.
Magnesium is beneficial for the skin because it reduces acne. Also, sea salt alleviates dry itchy skin. Feel the salt on your skin and close your eyes for a few minutes. Visualize you are at the beach and rinse the sea salt from your face. Avoid getting the sea salt on your eyes.
Another way is by using Epsom salts in your bath. Also, view images or photos of the beach online. Wear calming colors such as blue, green, pink, and violet. Add a mini sand garden to your desk or coffee table. Rake the sand in waves, swirls, or circles to feel serene. Here are more resources about ocean therapy.
What the Beach Does to Your Brain:
Friday, June 19, 2020
Free Irises Bookmarks
According to May Sarton, “Flowers and plants
are silent presences; they nourish every sense except the ear.” Today, I have
created three-wide bookmarks of Irises. Irises come in many colors of the
rainbow. These bookmarks have blank spaces where you can write down your
favorite quotes, phrases, and other words. Each iris is hand-drawn with other
unique elements. Once again, these bookmarks are free and for your personal
use. Have fun coloring these bookmarks. Below are a few links to find flower
quotes for your bookmarks.
Garden Quotes:
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Humming for Relaxation
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Free Irises Coloring Pages
Monday, June 15, 2020
DIY Glitter Donut Necklace
Saturday, June 13, 2020
DIY Pearl Anklet
Thursday, June 11, 2020
DIY Pearl Necklace
Materials:
2 Pieces of Cord end, fold-over,silver-finished steel (5 X 4 mm)
1 Lobster Clasp
1 black leather cord
Pearls
1 Hoop Earring
Bead Stringing Wire ( .015 in X 0.38 mm, 30ft)
1 small Jump ring
1 medium or large size jump ring
Jewelry pliers
First, measure the black leather cord for the length of the necklace. Once, you have found the right length for your necklace, cut the cord with a pair of scissors. Second, insert one end of the cord into the cord end and make a tight knot. After that repeat the same step for the second end of the cord. Third, use a jump ring and a pair of jewelry pliers to put the jump ring onto the left cord end. Fourth, remove the hook from the hoop earring. Fifth, insert a jump ring into the hoop.
Then, add a medium or a large jump ring onto the hoop. Sixth, use the wire to insert the pearls onto the hoop. Insert the wire onto the hoop earring with one pearl and make several knots. Make sure the knots are tight. Seventh, insert another pearl onto the wire and make a few knots. You will need seven pearls to make this do it yourself pearl necklace.
However, you can use as many pearls for your necklace. Once the pearls are onto the earring hoop, trim the edges of the wire with a pair of scissors. This does it yourself necklace makes a great gift. Have fun making this pearl necklace. Here are more resources on making a pearl necklace.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Free Coloring Cards for Father's Day (2020)
Monday, June 8, 2020
Massage & Meditation
Notice what you smell and how you feel during the massage. Allow yourself to clear your mind for a few minutes during a hand massage. Practice counting meditation or deep breathing during a Swedish massage. After meditating during a massage, you will feel less pain. Also, you can do your own massage on your hands and feet without a massage therapist.
By massaging your feet, your entire body will feel relaxed. Take your time to massage your feet with your favorite lotion. Adding some aromatherapy and meditation during a massage has a positive effect. It reduces your anxiety and stress. Here are more resources for massage techniques and meditation.
https://www.healthline.com/health/pain-relief/the-many-benefits-of-a-hand-massage-and-how-to-do-it-yourself
5 Relaxing Massage Techniques Anyone can do at Home:
https://www.goodnet.org/articles/5-relaxing-massage-techniques-anyone-do-at-home
How to Massage Feet: 12 Techniques for Relaxation and Pain Relief:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323790
5 Ways Meditation can aid a Massage:
https://urban-co.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/urban.co/editorial/5-ways-meditation-can-aid-massage/amp/?usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15915930065230&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Furban.co%2Feditorial%2F5-ways-meditation-can-aid-massage%2F
Thursday, June 4, 2020
June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (2020)
Once again, it is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. It is recommended to eat leafy green vegetables such as spinach because of its vitamin E. Supplementing with vitamin E and vitamin C may protect neurons in the brain. Neurons are cells that send nerve impulses to the brain. Also, consuming pine nuts, almonds, and peanuts a day keeps your brain healthy.
Consult with your primary doctor before supplementing with vitamin E and vitamin C. However, eating healthy provides the necessary vitamins and minerals the body and brain needs. Your general doctor can run a blood test to see if you are deficient in certain vitamins such as vitamin D, E, C, and Zinc. Besides, eating vegetables and fruits, consuming fish or chicken is beneficial for brain function. Brushing your teeth three times a day keeps your heart and brain healthy too.
Sleeping is significant for brain function. Recent studies have shown that sleeping on your side helps the brain to eliminate waste. Sleeping on your left or right side cleans and protects the brain. This may reduce Alzheimer's. Doing Aerobics or any kind of exercise helps the body and brain to relax.
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's, you can donate and promote Alzheimer's Month in June on social media. Go Purple on social media by adding the Go Purple to End Alzheimer's picture frame on Facebook. Wearing purple and decorating your home with purple items to bring awareness of Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. Last, sharing your experience of caring for someone with Alzheimer's at the Alzheimer's Association website or Facebook or Twitter page. Here are more resources for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
10 Ways to Love Your Brain-Alzheimer's Association:
https://www.alz.org/help-support/brain_health/10_ways_to_love_your_brain
How to Keep Your Brain Active at Home-Peak:
https://blog.peak.net/2020/03/19/keep-brain-active-at-home/
Brain Exercises: 13 Ways to Boost Memory, Focus, and Mental Skills:
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/brain-exercises
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