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Slowing Down Our Hectic Minds – How Do We Do It?

We are all busy busy busy these days. Even those of us now of retirement age seem to find ourselves with little time to spare. Some of us are still working, some are active volunteers and some have family members who need looking after. One way or another, our days seem very full. And everyone tells us it would be better if we slowed down. Or at least, we should find some time in our day when we slow down for a period, taking our mind away from our worries and our bodies away from all the activities in which we are engaged. Meditation The most frequently suggested way to slow down seems to be meditation or mindfulness. In the...

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25+ Sublimation Color Problems & How to Solve Them!

Learn how to fix the most common sublimation color problems and get more done faster and better! Dye sublimation printing is amazing … when it works! If you’re just starting out, or simply trying out a new sublimation blank, you may be encountering sublimation color problems. And when I say sublimation color problems, I mean ANYTHING that comes between you and an amazing sublimation color transfer onto your blank. So read on to learn how to troubleshoot and solve YOUR sublimation issues! Why does my sublimation print look faded? It is totally normal for your images to come out of the sublimation printer looking light. Once you press the project onto a sublimation-ready surface, the image will become vibrant and...

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Things I Still Do To Save $$

 With prices rising on a daily basis it is more important than ever to save money everywhere we can.  I thought I'd share some of the ways I'm saving money every day.   Food  In order to stay on budget I still plan my meals based on items I already have on hand.  We only eat two meals a day.  The majority of my grocery shopping is solely what I find on sale or markdown.  I shop with a list I make after checking the weekly sales ads.  I know my prices at each of the stores I shop at and routinely use digital and paper coupons to pair with sales items.  I make sure to minimize food waste by...

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Little Dutch Duo Puzzle - My Little One

Vendor: Little Dutch Type: Jigsaw Puzzles Price: 9.95 This cute Duo Puzzle features cute illustrations of animals and their little ones on cardboard puzzle pieces. A perfect size for your little one! There are 10 matches to be made to assist your child’s development of concentration and coordination. Have fun making the puzzles together! Help the baby animals and insects find their parents! Where are the baby bunnies of mama bunny? Can you match the baby whale with its dad? Have you seen Little Goose’s nest of little chicks?Suitable for age 2 years+Dimensions: 21.5 x 21.5 x 5.5cmMaterial: cardSEE THE FULL RANGE FROM LITTLE DUTCH

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The Jigsaw Puzzle of a Writing Life

By Terry Whalin @terrywhalin For each of us, the writing life is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. You try different pieces to see which ones will fit. You have to experiment to find the right combination for you and your writing. One of the online groups where I participate was talking about critique groups this week. Just like your writing, you have to experiment with critique groups to find the right fit for you—the right people with similar worldviews, the right mixture of people and whether it is in person or online or a little of both. Nothing is clear cut and nothing works for every writer. Instead like putting together a puzzle, you have to experiment and try different...

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