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If you’re planning to have a yard sale during the summer, check out our Yard Sale Checklist.
If you’re looking for some fun things to do this summer, check out these ideas from CAA.
Do you need some summer reading suggestions? To celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, CBC compiled a list of The 150 bestselling Canadian books in the past 10 years.
Check out Rachel Hartman’s 9 Decluttering Projects to Tackle This Summer.
How does Richard Branson accomplish so much? Lists! In How I get things done, he shares his top 10 tips for making lists.
Ask yourself, “How can I be more productive?”
I hope you were able to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. It’s great to still see so many Canadian flags everywhere. Our neighbourhood get-together on Canada Day was a lot of fun. We enjoyed great company, a delicious assortment of food and ended the night with a campfire watching several fireworks displays.
SUMMERTIME
“Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective.” I love this quote of Doe Zantamata’s. And it’s so true! How often do you find that you’re worried about something and after taking a break, it’s not as much of a problem?
In our last edition, I talked about life’s fast pace and the fact that most people feel they are too busy.
Take some time to slow down and enjoy all that summer has to offer. Continue to reflect and make some decisions about what you can do differently to lighten your schedule this fall. Yes, it will take some effort–especially if you’re trying to create some new habits.
“I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they do their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change.” Jim Rohn
In 5 Reasons to Streamline Your Life, Susan Krauss Whitbourne tells us “…. clutter, physical and mental, can interrupt our flow–both your ability to move and your ability to think. … your well-being could also become victim to what we might call the “clutter effect.”
The 5 reasons:
Susan’s article is worth reading in its entirety. She concludes with “Streamlining seems to have its advantages, … not just as a housekeeping tool, but as an essential process for maintaining your happiness in your home environment and at work.”
And for those of you who have trouble unplugging while you’re away, ParkSleepFly’s How to Unplug while on Vacation is a great read.
If you’re cleaning out your closets this month, please consider donating any gently used professional attire to Moore’s Canadian Suit Drive being held July 1-31. This drive assists at-risk men and women who want to join the workforce. Give a suit. Change a life!
So get started and turn over another leaf!
Until next month,
Summer means lighter meals and ones that are easy to make!
BROCCOLI APPLE SALAD – source unknown
Broccoli, pecans, cranberries, carrots and apples come together to make an amazing salad with delicious flavors and textures. The creamy dressing on top makes this salad absolutely incredible!
Ingredients:
4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
½ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup diced red onion
2 large apples, finely chopped (I used gala apples)
½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
Creamy dressing ingredients:
½ cup lite mayonnaise
½ cup low fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions:
In a large dish combine broccoli, carrots, red onion, apples, pecans, and dried cranberries.
To make the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.
Add the dressing to the salad and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.
To combine salad and a main course, try this Grilled Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad.
And for dessert, try Kris Carr’s Raw Berry Cream Brownies.
It’s never too late to make healthier choices!
When you’re spending time outside, you might want to check out TipHero‘s easy way to give your outside cooking grill a thorough cleaning!
Do you have a child heading off to college or university this fall? Here are links to Bed Bath & Beyond’s Campus Checklist and Apartment Checklist.
When home buyers and sellers work with an agent, the entire process runs smoother and is a lot less stressful than if buyers or sellers did everything on their own. A real estate agent will help you navigate the legal requirements of buying or selling a home and take care of all the paperwork. Showings of your home are scheduled easily.
Did you know?
Agents:
Let your agent be your liaison, and take advantage of their knowledge and skills. They are the experts, so trust their judgment.
Not only will an agent guide you step by step through the entire process of selling or buying so that nothing is missed or forgotten, but they will also help you understand the requirements and contract terms. Finalizing contract negotiations is another area where an agent’s expertise is beneficial to you as they make sure all the paperwork is completed in a timely manner and all contract points are addressed.
Buying and selling a house is no easy task. Find an agent that you can trust and partner up with them for maximum advantage.
Charlotte Ferguson is a sales representative with Re/Max Solid Gold Realty (II) Ltd. Brokerage in Waterloo. You can contact her at 519-888-7110 or by email. For more information, check out Charlotte’s website.
Have you heard of the Pomodoro Technique? It’s similar to other productivity ideas where you focus on your tasks for a block of time–25 minutes.
Thomas Oppong explains the technique in This Simple Life-Changing Technique Can Help You Achieve 10x Results.
Ask yourself, “How can I be more productive?”
Try this super easy recipe which a neighbour shared with me.
Sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp. water
pepper
salt
1 cup green onions, diced
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 large can black beans – drain and rinse
1 large can lentils – drain and rinse
1 small can Niblets corn – drain and rinse
1 jar pimento – drain, rinse and chop
Mix together olive oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil until sugar dissolves. Cool mixture (20-25 mins).
Mix together the rest of the ingredients.
Once juice has cooled, combine with the vegetables. Serve with your favourite tortilla chips. Can keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
You can also add your favourite hot sauce and/or cilantro.
It’s never too late to make healthier choices!
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Contact A New Leaf between May 15 and June 15 to help you clear out your storage locker. Pay for 3 hours and receive a 4th hour at no charge!
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