"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws."--Plato
Month: August 2015
Healthy Insider: Are we really “The Human Experiment?” Flame Retardants, BPA, Phthalates, Polyurethane and other Toxins. . .
At this very moment, where you are sitting, where you sleep, where your children rest their head, what your children play with, eat from, drink from, bathe with, the make-up you use, the nail polish you wear, the way you live may be filled with toxic chemicals. I have a question for you, if you … Continue reading Healthy Insider: Are we really “The Human Experiment?” Flame Retardants, BPA, Phthalates, Polyurethane and other Toxins. . .
Fashion: A Renaissance Mom’s Waterworks Outfit of the Day
For today's outfit, I wanted something fresh as our climate has been above 100 degrees. I was headed to a BBQ that was going to have some water works going on, so, I felt like I could kick off my wedges and, if necessary have fun with the kids in this outfit. It wasn't a … Continue reading Fashion: A Renaissance Mom’s Waterworks Outfit of the Day
Quote of the day: 8/17/15
"If man makes himself a worm he must not complain when he is trodden on."--Immanuel Kant Sometimes, others will treat us how we present ourselves to those around us. If we diminish our very selves into worms, then we must not complain about being stepped on. Provide yourself with a reasonable thought of greatness for … Continue reading Quote of the day: 8/17/15
Fashion: A Lady Renaissance’s Outfit of the Day
For today's outfit of the day, I wanted something lightweight as we have had 100+ degree climate while still appropriate for our outing. This outfit can be used for work, perhaps church if you untuck the shirt, parent conference and other outings. Blouse: Purchased on Ebay Skirt: Charlotte Russe Shoes: Bebe Leopard Belt: It came … Continue reading Fashion: A Lady Renaissance’s Outfit of the Day
Sermon Sunday: 8/16/15
"For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone." --Romans 14:7 I attend a church called Abundant Living. Our Pastor, Diego Mesa, is great and, like always, delivered an unbelievable sermon. He named it "By One Man's (Person's) Obedience" and it was exactly that, relating to the fact … Continue reading Sermon Sunday: 8/16/15
Healthy Insider: Ractopamine a Muscle Drug Pigs are Given to Grow
You may read labels stating that the U.S. government doesn't allow hormone injections given to pigs, but there is something that the FDA approved in 1999 called Ractopamine. According to NPR news, which is where I heard this from while driving, it is given to the pigs in order to get the pigs adrenaline running to … Continue reading Healthy Insider: Ractopamine a Muscle Drug Pigs are Given to Grow
Fun Fact Friday: 8/14/15–Uranus; 21 years of night during the Winter
Did you know that Uranus experiences a long 21 Earth year night during the Winter? It is true according to NASA, as it provides us with many interesting facts (via the kid section) about the planet discovered in modern times. According to NASA, the planet is so far out it was discovered with a telescope 1781 … Continue reading Fun Fact Friday: 8/14/15–Uranus; 21 years of night during the Winter
Quote of the day: 8/14/15
"On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow."--Friedrich Nietzsche Never give up on life. Yesterday may have been horrible, today can be the start of a … Continue reading Quote of the day: 8/14/15
DIY: Dining Table Completed
I have finally completed stripping, sanding, staining, then sanding, then staining, then sanding and adding polyurethane. Yay! In case you didn't know, I found this table listed on Craigslist and fell in love with it. If you find yourself interested in how I achieved this look, here is the step by step guide. Step 1: Strip Your … Continue reading DIY: Dining Table Completed
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