Balance - One of the Keys to Good Living

I have found two wonderful books that talk about how important it is for both men and women to be aware of their habits in order to have good health. Each text describes events that take place during certain decades of life and what steps can be taken to help keep balance in one's life.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/menopause-without-medicine-linda-ojeda/1102228767?ean=9780897934053

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Venus-on-Fire-Mars-on-Ice/John-Gray/e/9780978279738

Bottom line – Less stress and healthy eating are very necessary to have a quality life. Make good choices in what you consume and in the activities you pursue. You and your body are worth it! A gift from God you are. :)

Rose Kennedy Quote

“Life is not easy for any of us. But it is a continual challenge and it is up to us to be cheerful and to be strong so that those who depend on us may draw strength from our example.” – Rose Kennedy

2 More Scenes :)

Interested in owning them? Let me know by commenting on this post!

Ocean Paintings on Dark Wood

I am a huge fan of reducing, reusing and recycling!

When you purchase these paintings, you are helping in this vain too!

These beautiful tranquil images are painted on kitchen cabinet doors. :)

Peace ~ * ~ Laura

Exercise tips, Money tips and Final Thoughts on this Topic :)

Exercise

- Exercise at your home with free weights, your own exercise dvds or videos (or rented from the library) or do sit-ups, push-ups and jumping jacks (walking the neighborhood, jogging, gardening and dancing also burn calories!)


Additional $$$

- Participate in your company’s 401K
- If you earn under $50 K a year, do your taxes online at the Freetaxusa.com web site
(you are able to file electronically for a small fee)
- Look for pennies and other spare change in the parking lot… :)

Final notes

Be generous and others will respond accordingly, which usually equates to unexpected, useful and timely gifts!

What ideas do you have?! Share them with us!

Money Saving Tips with regard to Entertainment / Communication

- Give up cable; watch DVDs or listen to CDs, both of which can be checked out from the public library

- Listen to the radio (some wonderful radio shows are on public radio stations, generally on the lower parts of the dial)

- Have friends who play instruments (free entertainment for your parties!)

- Use the Internet at the public library

- Plan potluck events with your friends (generally cost less to make your favorite recipe and to share, than to buy pre-made dishes from restaurants or grocery stores)

- Free Wi-Fi at Starbucks, Barnes and Noble and McDonald’s

- Go to your public library for reading material

- Sign up at Groupon web site (deals on fun things to do at a discount)

- Request a free phone number from Google Voice

- Send special occasion greeting cards from web sites that offer free eCards

Have other ideas? Share them here, on my blog! :)

Money Saving Transportation Tips!

- Buy a used car and take care of it!

- Compare home and auto insurance policies every couple years to make sure you are still getting good rates.

- Make friends with mechanics.

- Live within walking distance of a grocery store, restaurant, bar, movie theatre, billiards.

- Live within walking distance of a train or subway station.

- Run errands during the week when you are already out and about!

Got more ideas? Share them by commenting on this blog entry! :)