No Answers, Just Questions

I am reminded more and more of the mistakes that I make on a daily basis. There are many things that I do well, but many other things that I wish I did better - or - perhaps just differently.

Most of my concerns arise from a lack of time. Am I spending enough time with my girls? Am I keeping my house clean enough? Should I be trying to volunteer my time to a worthy cause (other than to the schools where my children attend)?

Sometimes I get irritable because I'm stretched so far between activities, roles, responsibilities and needs. I don't want to take my frustrations out on anyone else. I want to be able to handle whatever comes my way. I wonder if I am doing a good enough job being a mother, neighbor, friend...

Doing enough
Making mistakes

What do I use as a guideline to see if I'm doing ok? What do other people use? I don't want to compare myself to others because there is such a wide array of what people find acceptable. What I expect of myself if much higher than what I see happening around me. So, what do I use as a measuring stick?

Am I doing enough?
Am I making too many mistakes?

There are more questions, but these are the basic two that plague me the most.

And I have no answers.

C

Changing Bad Habits

I have some bad habits. There are a number of things I wish I didn't do and other things that I wish I DID do. It isn't as though I have these problems from time to time, either. They're habits. They are built into my routine now. I wonder, though, if I wanted to change these habits, wouldn't I make more of an effort to do so? Are the trade-offs so unappealing that I don't move forward toward productive changes.

And - making changes isn't easy. Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? Sheesh. I'm not talking about self-destructive behavior here - just bad habits - but they do limit my ability to live a fully productive live - to achieve more - to be happier.

Now, one thing I have given a bit of thought to is my need to control my environment. Perhaps all those times I had to clean my room and watch my mom perform the white glove test (oh, I wasn't even a teenager then), may have caused me to want to be free enough to leave my laundry on the floor. Maybe I don't WANT to put my clean clothes away. The sad part is that my kids are going to adopt my slovenly ways if I don't get this under control. It's only been bad for the last year, but still... I need to work on this.

Ok, so that's one of my bad habits. I have others. I'm not going to share all of them. BUT, I do want to share a site that I think can help people like me (and probably YOU) who need to get some of their bad habits under control.

Change Bad Habits

C'mon, you know you're curious... :)

Carla

From My Friend, Chuck

As you know, for sometime now I have been involved in testing and trial marketing of a NEW line of All Natural Skin Care Products. Thousands of dollars have be invested in perfecting the formulas and test marketing of these products. We have received numerous testimonials from people from all parts of the country who suffer from various skin problems such as; Winter Dry Skin, Cracked and Bleeding Hands, Rough, Raw Elbows, Knees and Heels, Facial Blemishes, Eczema and Psoriasis.

desertwindskincare.com

Without exception, these people reported a dramatic improvement in the condition of their skin AND in some instances almost immediate results were achieved. Desert Wind Skin Care products consists of All Natural Handmade Soaps, Skin Conditioning and Moisturizing Body Lotions, Facial Cream and Hand and Foot Cream. All our products contain Emu oil, a well documented and proven skin conditioner PLUS Cayenne which is recognized as a blood flow stimulator. (There can be NO healing without increased blood flow!) Together, these ingredients provide the ultimate in relief from distressed skin conditions.

We are now ready to market these exclusive products directly to the consumer.

Here's where I need your help.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would pass this information on to your email list of people who might benefit from these skin care products. www.desertwindskincare.com

All our products are fully covered by our 100% Money Back Guarantee. You must feel the difference Desert Wind products makes to your skin or it costs you nothing.

Now for the good part. If you or any of your friends with log on to www.desertwindskincare.com and go to check out you will see a place to insert a coupon code. If you enter 3676 into this block you will automatically receive a 25% discount on your purchases. This introductory discount code will be in effect until November 30, 2009.

My webite is up and running now, although not perfected, it is a safe site and flows fairly smooth.

Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Chuck

Havana, Cuba - Off the Beaten Path

If you want to visit Havana and prefer to avoid the common tourist attractions, then you'll want to take a look at this site: Havana Guide

See Havana as the locals see it.

During the weekends a popular relaxation for the Habaneros is a trip to the "Playas del Este" beaches. To make the trip affordable, they take their homemade picnic and rum bottles to the beach. Another nice excursion frequently made is a visit to the Lenin Park (Parque Lenin) on the edge of Havana city. For Cubans who can afford it, Havana has a vibrant nightlife and many movie theatres.

Cubans are open and friendly and Havana is a safe place – one of the safest in Latin America.

You can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, too.

Have a great time and enjoy your stay!

Contorni - Italian side dishes

I love Italian cuisine. What I would love to do in my own household is create more interesting side dishes to liven up the dining room table. I'm just too boring in my current approach to cooking. Ask anyone who knows me. I am simply not a great lover of preparing food. I do, however, like to enjoy well prepared food, so I have to reach a compromise.

Side dishes, in Italian, is contorni. There are a lot of great sites on the Internet which highlight great Italian side dishes, but the one I show here is easy to navigate around and makes cooking a breeze.

Contorni

The images that represent each side dish are especially helpful to me as I need all the direction I can get. I want to see how the dish is supposed to look. Nine times out of ten, I'll have a different idea of what a dish is supposed to look like, so photographs of the final product are critical for me.

Anyway, enjoy the site and the variety of Italian cuisine highlighted there. It's a great site and will provide you with a lot of ideas.

Cost-Effective Solar Applications For Pool Heating

Cost-Effective Solar Applications For Pool Heating
By Dale Zager

Everyone wants to reap the benefits of fun filled pool days and depending on where you live the temperature of your pool might not be suitable to your needs of enjoyment. The most customary application to keeping your pool at an enjoyable temperature was to use a pool cover but that is now a thing of the past. Pool covers do not provide any pay back on your investment they however can help with monthly savings on the heating costs.

With so many advancements of solar applications that can be applied in assisting with the overall efficiency of your pool, these heating systems have proven to be the most cost-effective, and valuable investment a homeowner or commercial property owner can make. Many systems can range from $3,000 to $4,000 for complete parts and installation. The repayment of your system (ROI) can vary depending on your fuel costs, size of pool, (residential or commercial) The ROI time frame can be anywhere from 1.5 to 7 years and lets not forget about those state, Federal refunds, Rebates and Credits that can drastically reduce your return on investment.

Florida has one of the longest swimming seasons and one would question why bother with heating their pool. Well because your investment should be available for use at all times, and even during those warm summer months a solar heating system can be used to cool your pool by circulating the water through the collectors at night.

Adding a solar pool heater to your existing system is a reasonably simple project. Many commercial and residential plumbers are leading in the spread of eco-friendly solar applications. When deciding on implementing a solar pool heating system take the steps to make sure that your existing pump will work because you might need a larger one in order to pump the pools water to and through the solar collectors. A properly sized pool pump will regulate the existing filter pump can be used to circulate the pool water, however to keep the panels operating at high efficiency have your residential plumber evaluate the flow rate of the pool. To get the best overall performance on your solar system the flow rate is essential on every type of solar design along with proper sizing of the pump and filter.

Heating your pool depends on many factors, and therefore when deciding on a solar heating system be sure to obtain a professional that is knowledgeable in all aspects of plumbing and solar. So whether you are warming or cooling your pool with a solar system you can do so without the concern of high energy bills, and damage to the environment.

Zager Plumbing & Solar Inc is a certified licensed plumbing contractor. United with alternative energy Zager Plumbing & Solar Inc can assist in the future drive towards going green. Visit us at http://www.zagerplumbingandsolar.com and together we can provide a green helping hand.

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Wedding Shower Invitations

If you are planning a bridal shower, there are a number of things you will want to take into consideration. This post is specifically about wedding shower invitations. You really don't need to worry about rules and guidelines. You just need to take a little time to plan things out and remember to focus on FUN!

First off...

Wedding shower invitations don't necessarily have to reflect the theme of the wedding itself. The real purpose of this bridal shower is to celebrate the bride before her big day, not focus on the wedding specifically.

To learn about wedding shower invitations, follow this link: Wedding Shower Invitations

Next...

You can print your own wedding invitations online. There are a lot of sources, like this one: Printable Wedding Invitations

Finally...

Don't fret about the cost of wedding invitations. There are a lot of options that don't require a lot of money. If you are interested in learning more about affordable wedding invitations, take a look at this: Affordable Wedding Invitations Online

You can really let loose and get creative in planning the wedding shower and these invitation ideas will get you started.

Good luck and ENJOY!