Touring Graham Hill's LifeEdited Apartment

TreeHugger founder Graham Hill recently wrote about his apartment in the New York Times. Read more about it and how it came to be.

Touring Graham Hill's LifeEdited Apartment

Green Chutney : Cilantro-Mint Chaat Chutney

I heart Spice!

What is food without a good kick to it, no? I’m so thankful for them Indian taste buds Today I will share my mother’s recipe for what I think is a quintessential chutney for any household – Green Chutney or the Cilantro-Mint Chutney that is the life of most North-Indian street food, particularly

Green Chutney : Cilantro-Mint Chaat Chutney

A Near Death Experience (NDE). Donnie Tash goes from being a psychotherapist to a psychic medium.

Donnie Tash, a retired psychotherapist, experienced an NDE (Near Death Experience) when he lapsed into a coma after surgical complications. He remembers looking down at his body from high on the wall in the corner near the ceiling and needing to get back in it. He will share his story with us and talk about the psychic abilities he had when he recovered. His metamorphosis was from psychotherapist to psychic medium and from listening to the living to receiving information from the dead. We will compare and contrast his experience with that of Eben Alexander who wrote “Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife.” Donnie is the “real deal” and his story is one you won’t want to miss. You are welcome to call in with your questions.

Guest Bio: Donnie Tash is a retired psychotherapist who specialized in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and was a certified addiction counselor.A Near Death Experience (NDE). Donnie Tash goes from being a psychotherapist to a psychic medium. After retirement, he moved to Arizona with the intention of traveling the world. While recuperating from a “routine surgical procedure, he lapsed into a coma and had a Near Death Experience (NDE). When he began to recover, he felt that something was different—he started receiving information about people differently than in the question/answer format practiced in psychotherapy. He was receiving information from those who had died. Since that time, he has had the opportunity to give psychic readings to many individuals and their pets and he serves as a bridge for people to reconnect with their loved ones who have crossed over. He a co-founder of the website psychiclibrary.com, an interactive and educational site dedicated to the psychic/metaphysical realm For more see www.psychiclibrary.com.

Related posts:From Psychotherapist to Psychic – Don’t miss it – Listen NowGratitude from the Grave. Donnie Tash brings messages from “The Other Side” Listen NowWhat Happens When We Die? I don’t know. Do you?Bill, Ducks and a Magazine: The Psychic Medium Blew Me AwayIntuition – The Doorway to Psychic AbilitiesCopyright

A Near Death Experience (NDE). Donnie Tash goes from being a psychotherapist to a psychic medium.

Eating Local in Two Feet of Snow

Spring will be here in a few short weeks but much of the Northern Hemisphere is still knee-deep in snow. So I’m pleased to publish today’s guest post by Jenn Greanleaf who shares with us how to eat healthy, local foods in the winter.

When most of the country is covered in snow during the winter, eating local is a challenge because there is too much snow and not much of anything else. It IS possible to eat well in the middle of winter, and here’s how!

Year-Round Farmer’s Markets

Did you know that there are year-round farmer’s markets? These winter farmers markets are found throughout the country, including where the biting cold typically keeps people inside. Some year-round farmer’s markets have as many as fifty vendors or as few as five depending on the area of the country you’re living in. Scan the Internet to help you find these markets and, in some cases, they are advertised in your local newspaper.

Don’t Forget the Hunters

Deer meat, otherwise known as venison, is a favorite of many. However, some hunters have a surplus of this meat and they don’t want it to go bad. Consider purchasing meat packages from hunters, or bartering for something they are in need of. Keep in mind that venison has a “gamey” taste that some people don’t find palatable. Therefore, it is a good idea to make sure you like it before you start buying packages or trading goods.

Build a Root Cellar

Root cellars are popular among those who like storing garlic, apples, potatoes, squash and onions. Select the dampest part of your basement and make sure you are next to an outside wall in order to keep temperatures as close to the dirt’s as possible. There are dozens of plans for building a root cellar available in books and on the Internet. Choose a plan that best suits your home and the size of your basement.

(Root cellars are not limited to just potatoes. Image courtesy of http://sxc.hu)

Learn How to Can

Canning is done by some as a hobby and by others as a way of life. There are many foods that can be preserved in these air tight jars such as pickles, apple sauce, jams and honey. If you are canning soups that contain meat, you must use a pressure canner. Otherwise, using a water bath canner is fine. This is another opportunity to trade items with friends who have canned items you do not have stock of and vice versa.

Cook and Freeze

This is a lot of fun, especially if you are doing it with a group of friends. Because anything can be frozen, the biggest challenge is learning how to blanch vegetables and ensuring you have bags that are air tight. There are food preserving machines available that make quick work of cooking and freezing. Focus on baked goods, soups, produce, casseroles and meats. Make sure the bags are as flat as possible so you can fit as much in your freezer as possible.

Breads are just one of the options for cooking and freezing. Image courtesy of http://sxc.hu

Raise Chickens

If you have the space on your property, consider raising chickens. They are low maintenance and only require chicken feed, hay, water and a chicken coop. Depending on how many chickens you decide to raise, the size of your coop can remain relatively small. Just make sure they have laying beds and a place to roost. On average, you will see one egg per day per chicken if they are laying daily.

As you can see, there are a number of ways to continue eating locally throughout the winter season. Just because it’s freezing outside doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the bounties of the summer. The trick is to plan ahead, set up trades with friends or other locals, and make a budget for what you would like to buy.

About the Author

Jenn Greenleaf is a freelance writer who likes writing about parenting, education, news, and legal matters. You can check her out on Reputation.com.

This past year I’ve spent a lot of time with a friend who’s a hunter, fisherman and cook extraordinaire! I’ve been exposed to a traditional way of living, like eating wild rabbit and rooster (which I helped slaughter – what an experience that was) and I’ve been loving it. And for many years now, I’ve been wanting to do much of what Jenn suggests, like learning how to preserve. (Me thinks this year is the year!) Do YOU participate in any of these activities?

Related posts:
The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating – Book Review
Local Food vs. Imported Food
Rhubarb – A Local Delight

Eating Local in Two Feet of Snow

Run Hundred’s Top 10 for March 2013

Chris from Run Hundred is back again with his Top 10 workout songs for March.

He says, “This month’s top 10 is interesting for its lack of pop stars. Britney Spears, Flo Rida, and Will.I.Am each turn up in the list. But, they’re in the minority. Put simply, there weren’t a lot of pop songs that came out this month. In their absence, an eclectic bunch of tracks came out of the woodwork: the YouTube smash “Harlem Shake,” Fall Out Boy’s comeback single, and a gritty ode to hell-raising from A$AP Rocky.”

Here’s the full list, according to the votes placed at his site Run Hundred.

Top 10 Workout Songs March 2013

Flux Pavilion & Childish Gambino – Do or Die – 145 BPM
Cee Lo Green & Lauriana Mae – Only You – 110 BPM
Baauer – Harlem Shake – 140 BPM
DJ Pauly D & Jay Sean – Back to Love – 128 BPM
Olly Murs & Flo Rida – Troublemaker – 108 BPM
Bignic – Down – 124 BPM
ASAP Rocky, Skrillex & Birdy Nam Nam – Wild for the Night – 70 BPM
Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up) – 77 BPM
Will.I.Am, Britney Spears, Hit-Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Nelly & Diddy – Scream & Shout (Remix) – 130 BPM
Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child (Promise Land Remix) – 129 BPM

You can find more workout songs at the free database at RunHundred.com. Browse the song selections there by genre, tempo, and era to find the music that best fits with your  personal workout routine.

What is your favorite workout song?

Run Hundred’s Top 10 for March 2013

Giveaway Winner and Deals

Congrats to Mindy from Mindy’s Fitness Journey who won my impromptu blog birthday giveaway.  Random.org chose her as the winner and she has already been sent her Amazon gift card.  She opted for the gift card so happy shopping, Mindy!

She also won the Craving Secrets ebook and bonuses from my friend Diana, the cravings coach.  Thanks for the generous donation, Diana!

I also want to thank everyone for answering all the fun questions and giving me feedback on what you would like to see more of here on the blog.  Looking forward to adding more fun stuff this  year.

Magazine Specials:

Don’t miss the Madness Sale! Save 70-90% on top titles!  You’ll find some great finds there like Cooking Light, Women’s Day, Health and more.

Here’s a $5 OFF – Coupon Code: MADNESS for select titles only. You’ll find some favorites like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runners, Prevention and others as well. Great deals this month!

Calendar Deals:

If you are as crazy as I am about calendars, you’ll get excited for these deals.  Get 50-75% OFF 2013 calendars and starting Sunday, you can take 15% OFF site wide with the coupon code DAYLIGHT15.  This daylight offer is good until 3/16/13.

I’m always shopping at this site.  I have my eye on all the nutrition and health calendars. Love the Simply Raw, Organic Kitchen Garden, Biggest Loser and oh there are more.

Food Deals:

Free downloadable booklet with Top 20 Diabetic Breakfast Recipes.

Free Saving Money on Groceries e-book.

Happy shopping!

Got anything fun planned for the weekend?  If the weather is nice tomorrow, Kev and I are going to try to get out for a nice walk. Otherwise, the home gym it is.  I’m also hoping to get the video of our home gym edited and ready to post next week.  I wish I wasn’t so techy challenged.

Know of any great deals this week?

Giveaway Winner and Deals

Stop Looking for Immediate Results

We all want immediate results, instant satisfaction, but it does not always come to us the way we would like.

Your mind has to be aligned with the goals that you want. Your eating has to align with the goals that you want. And finally your exercise and fitness has to align with the goals that you want.

Don’t give up today or tomorrow because success isn’t here yet. Just persevere and do all the right things, treat your body well so that every day you feel better than the day before.

The post Stop Looking for Immediate Results appeared first on Fitness Tips for Life.

If you liked this post then these otehrs should be right up your alley as well:

What Can Stop Your New Years Resolutions?
What is a nic fit and how to stop them
How Can You Stop Smoking

Stop Looking for Immediate Results