Celebrate Earth Week - One little thing that you do can make a difference

EARTH DAY -- Wednesday, April 22rd.

This week is a good time to invest time and effort in making some greener changes in our lives to help us all to live healthier. We can improve our planet by being more conscience of how fragile and scarce our resources have become over the years of neglect and abuse.

A few ways to help, its so easy:

* EARTH WEEK begins today. Don't forget to reduce, reuse, and recyle. Many have children in the Little League. Why not, give your old equipment to someone in need. Don't let it gather
dust in your garage; give another child the opportunity to play! That would include all sports, clothes and items that you are no longer using.

* NATIONAL TURN YOUR TV OFF WEEK is April 20-26th. SO.......turn off the TV and go have a catch with your kids, ride a bike, take a walk. It will be healthy and fun for your whole family!!!

* TRY unplugging all your appliances, computer, TV's after use. You would be amazed at how much you can save in your utility bills and wasted energy overall.

* IT'S a great time to start your own vegetable garden.

* INSTEAD of having lunch delivered to your office, walk to a nearby restaurant and save take-out containers by dining in. Or bring your own container to the restaurant and have it filled there. At the very least, bring a set of your own silverware and a bottle of your favorite condiment to the office so you can skip the plastic utensils and the little packets of salt, pepper, ketchup and soy sauce.

So many things in so many little ways can go a long way. If everyone does one little thing, what a World this can become and what a legacy we will leave for our children and generations after. Let's celebrate Earth Week by living GREENER.

Green Glossary

I believe that most of us are becoming more aware about our environment and learning more about being healthier in lifestyle, eating right and taking care of our planet.

With that said, I think it would be nice to be up on some of the greener terms that are starting to seep more into our vocabularies and in what your read. I thought it would be helpful to know what Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEs) are. They are found in laundry detergent, Or PABA an ingredient that was used in sunscreens but no longer because about 40% of those who use it are allergic.

A to Z terms and definitions put together by the Green Guide. It's good to be smart and safe. HAPPY SPRING.
http://www.thegreenguide.com/greenguide/glossary

NJ new stimulus proposal

I'm sure that you have been following our deficit saga for that last 2 years. Especially since last summer the NJ economy has been going down the tubes and all you hear politicians argue and come up with lame proposals and ideas on how to fix our rapidly sliding economy.

Our unemployment level has been the lowest it has been in over 25 years. This link features the newest proposal to help create jobs. It is a start but it doesn't really chip the tip of the iceberg of debt that we currently face. It seems to hit one segment of what needs to be done? What do you think?
http://www.app.com/article/20090306/NEWS0301/903060311/-1/nletter01?source=nletter-news

A New Years Blessings

A friend of mine emailed this to me today. Its' a beautiful sentiment that I thought I would share. Wishing to strive in 2009, many abundant blessings to you.........

A New Year Blessing
That the single, most significant dimension of life is your relationship with the Source of Goodness who never ceases to sing love songs to your soul
That you find meaning, purpose, and vitality in what you do daily
That you treasure your loved ones and let them know how dear they are to you
That you make choices and decisions that reflect your truest self
That you look in the mirror at least once a day and smile in happy amazement
That you remember relationships are what count above all else - more than work or money, or all the material things we spend so much time tending
That you live in an uncluttered manner, enjoying the freedom to be content
That you keep your sense of humor when things don’t go the way you want
That you find adventure in each new day and marvel at the wonders of creationwhich constantly present themselves to you
That you never give up on yourself when others turn away or do not understand
That you are attentive to the health of your body, mind and spirit
That you take risks and accept the growth-full challenges that come to you
That you draw on your inner strength and resiliency when you are in need
That you carry peace within yourself, allowing it to slip into the hearts of othersso our planet becomes a place where violence, division, and war are no more
© Joyce Rupp January 2004

Past Year and New Year Reflections

Another year come and gone. Phew, in a way I was glad to say goodbye to "2008". I found myself officially a single mom in 2008. A new adventure for me and my girls. It is the hardest job I have ever hard in my life.

As a Realtor, a definite challenge with the market being the way it has been. I choose to ignore the bad and focused on the good and had a better year than I did in "2007". I will chose to do so again. The best thing we can all do for ourselves is to be focused on building a bright future, no matter what.

My German Shephard "Sammantha" went to heaven. Sad for me as she was my first baby, my first dog and a faithful and loving companion for almost 14 years. We were all blessed to have her in our lives. I will forever hold her in my heart and cherish all the memories, laughs and fun that we all had as a family. "My Sammy" may she rest in peace.

I learned a lot this year. A lot about life, challenges, being a mom, and a hard worker. I wish to continue moving forward, helping others make a change for the better in their lives. I wish to be able to use my experiences in life to bring forth the best choices for my clients in the Real Estate business. This will be a better year in Real Estate, an ideal time to buy a home or move up to the home you have always wanted. Mortgage rates now are at all time lows and if you can buy-you should buy now.

This will be an interesting year. A new President brings the hope that we all need to have confidence in changing our world for the better. He needs to be the catalyst to helping our economy build itself back together again. He need to be the driving force to bring jobs back, stimulate the housing market and make our country the country it deserves to be.

This year we all have to work together to be a positive force in our lives and if possible the lives of others. I believe that if we all strive for the best, be the best and believe in the best outcomes it will happen. This year brings many more challenges but I think that hard work and good positive thinking we will all overcome.

Lastly, I viewed a video that sends a positive message to all, it's short but does put things in perspective. Enjoy it and God Bless. I wish you my readers, many abundant blessings, great success, good health, love and happiness in this New Year.........

http://www.consciousone.com/friends/index.cfm?PID=452

My New Years Wish......

MY NEW YEAR'S WISH FOR YOU.

'Father, I ask You to bless my children, grandchildren, friends, relatives, blog followers and email

buddies reading this right now. Show them a new revelation of your love and power. Holy Spirit,

I ask You to minister to their spirit this very moment. Where there is pain, give them Your

peace and mercy. I ask that we all strive to bring peace, prosperity and care to this

beautiful planet of ours. We all need to work together to live in harmony, health and love. We all

need to believe in ourselves and what our efforts can accomplish to make this a better world.

Where there is self doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace,

In Jesus' precious name.

Amen.'

Cool Green Idea for those who don't like leaf blowers

I personally don't mind raking the leaves in the fall. It's good exercise and a gratifying experience seeing the big pile after a job well done. If you have kids it's even more FUN to watch them take the leaf pile plunge. If you don't like blowers and don't mind raking, click on the link below. HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/12/clog-free-rake.php