I'm Vata!

Have you heard of Ayuredic?  I hadn't until yesterday.  From the sounds of it though, it's pretty cool!  It's a "Dosha" is like your life force, understanding your Ayuredic type will help you balance it out.

If you are like me, and Vata, to balance yourself out you need the opposite of your personality.  For instance, as Vata, I am drawn to coll, dry, rough, light, and constant motion. 

So here is how I am going to balance out my characteristics;

1. Drink lots of water
2. Eat "heavier" foods
3. choose smooth textures of foods versus something rough
4. Eat hot foods versus cold ones
5. Create a regular routine to stabilize my energy
6. Stick to a meal plan!  Routine, routine, routine...
7. Stay warm with layers
8. Walk alot
9. Get alot of sleep and good rest
10. Meditate 30 minutes each day to calm my mind and enhance mind-body coordination

So far, I'm liking this plan! There is a ton more I researched.  Take your test and find you Ayuredic test to find your Dosha!

An Easy Appetizer for All Occasions

I had a dinner party the other night.  Being new to the area, I invited the few people I know over to mingle and meet each other.  It was a fun time.  I drank a little too much wine, but overall a blast.  One thing I had to do before hand though that was a little tough was get appetizers together.  I don't make appetizers often and have only a few recipes for such occasions, so I had to get things done, and quickly!  I set the time for the party only 1 hour after getting home from work on Friday!  Here is one of the recipes I will always keep for such occasions!

Mini Quiches

1 Refrigerator buttermilk biscuits
1 Cup milk
1 Cup Monterrey jack cheese with peppers, shredded
2 Eggs
2 green onions, chopped

1. Separate the biscuits and divide each into 3 sections. Stretch the dough in greased muffin tins to form a shell.
2.  Mix the milk, cheese, egg, and onions and spoon into the shells.
3. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

YUM!  And super easy in a short amount of time.  Perfect for the last minute dinner party or a girls night in with only an hour to prepare!

Where to Get the Best Stuff for the Cheapest Prices

Several months ago there was an article about the best places to get stuff.  It was a real eye opener!  One thing that was not a surprise- Wal Mart scored low on all accounts.  Who did score high? Costco!  Great quality merchandise and even better prices.   Another top stop? Dillard's for clothes and personal items.  Another spot not so great?  Target.  Although it ranked much higher than Wal Mart, it only ranked as an average quality store. 

So, when you are planning a trip out, think about this; do you want service with a smile, a great price, and fun treasure hunt?  Head to Dillard's or Costco.  Want some rock bottom prices, go to my all time favorite place, TJ Maxx.  Steer clear of the Wal Mart world and think twice before Target, and your shopping trip may be more pleasant.

Happy shopping!

Find Your Local Growers!

Looking for yummy, locally- grown produce?  Want some intersting, artisitc gifts?  Check out your local farmers markets.  They are still running, most of the time, and will continue through September or October.  After that, you may have trouble trakcing them down.  This is why, when you're there, get their names and phone numbers, addresses, etc. so you can contact them directly after the season of warm weather runs out.

Don't know how to find a farmer's market near you?  Go to farmersmarket.org for a listing.  It's a great site that allows you to search by state and city.  No excuse not to support your local growers now!

There is nothing better than fresh, local produce when you are grilling out or snacking in the park, so spend an hour or so on Saturday or Sunday at see what they've got near you!

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Stay tuned for some interesting things I have discovered since my sabatacle!

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Word to the wise- take a week off from working after a major move- you will feel a lot less

Hello world!

So, life has been a bit crazy- moving, quitting a job, finding and starting a job, buying furniture, selling furniture, finding day care, b