Last month I started seeing a holistic doctor - not for any one serious issue; but because there were many little health issues that had built up over the past 10+ years and that were leading me down an unhealthy path I did not want to be on. It was time to seek some alternative health options. That meant working with a functional holistic doctor and a nutritionist to learn about eating clean and liver detox.
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Without getting too far away from my typical blog post topics, I will just ...
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Amazon Prime Days Oct 11-12 & Idea Lists For All
Amazon Prime Days are here (October 11 & 12) and I've curated Idea Lists to make your shopping easier. You can get amazing deals on all kinds of items - for the home, for your business, for the kids, for your husband, and for yourself! And now is the perfect time to start your Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping or whatever holiday you celebrate - that way you can relax and enjoy the season later.
To make your shopping easier, I've created an Amazon shop with Idea Lists.
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Entri Ways’ Online Yard Sale
I'm on a mission to clean out my cellar. This is the area where I've been storing my refinished furniture creations and left over home decor items. So I'm having an online yard sale here on Entri Ways. If you're in the eastern Massachusetts area and you see an item below you would like to purchase, send me an email along with your contact info. Prices are listed below each item.
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Before & After: Navy Blue & White Dining Table
Blue and white interiors are a classic and will always be in style. Because if you love blue & white... you love blue & white and it will always be in your home. So why is finding a dining table to match a blue & white interior so difficult? Not this week. Today I have a navy blue & white dining table makeover for you.
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Supplies List
Solid wood dining tableDewalt rotary sander5-inch 8-hole 60-grit sanding discs80 grit sand paper150 grit sand paperMinwax ...
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Ways to Increase Teacher Participation in the PTO
The PTO, which stands for Parent-Teacher Organization, exists to support the students and the teachers. So it seems reasonable to expect the teachers to be involved in the fundraising and event-planning; but if your non-profit school fundraising group struggles with the teacher participation portion, then I have a few ideas to encourage them. Following are a few ways to increase teacher participation in the PTO...
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Ways to Get New PTO Members
Elementary school Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs) can feel like a revolving door. Parents join for a few years, then their kids move on to middle school and so do the parents. That's why bringing in new members at the beginning of each school year is critical to keeping up the membership. Here are a few ways to get new PTO members each year...
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Taking the initial initiative early in the school year, can have a significant impact on your PTO membership ...
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Oven-Baked Mashed Potato Cakes
Shake up your basic mashed or baked potato recipe with these oven-baked mashed potato cakes. The cheese, chives, and sour cream make them flavorful and delicious. And did I mention they have cauliflower and are gluten-free. It's also a great way to use up left-over mashed potatoes!
Ingredients
4-5 Medium White Potatoes1/2 to 3/4 head cauliflower3/4 cup sour cream1-1/2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend)Black pepper to taste1 tsp fresh chives (chopped)
Directions
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How to Paint Furniture White
White is one of the most time consuming colors to paint a piece of furniture. However, if you would like your brown-stained furniture to be lighter and brighter to fit in with today's home decor styles, you may be considering painting it white or a similar light color. Paint will certainly do the trick, but do not expect to brush on one or two coats of paint and be done. The process is much more extensive. Here's a tutorial on how to paint furniture white...
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