[Fitness, Health and Happiness]

A Revolution for the Kids

Did you know "the children of today, in 2010, are going to live a shorter life than there parents."

After reading my friend, Lee's blog post on Must See TV and being a long time fan of the the Naked Chef I couldn't resist seeing what Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution is all about. It is truly a "revolution for the kids." This is perfect timing. As I've mentioned before, after starting health class this semester he has become more aware of what he eats. Reading labels. This is perfect for him (and the rest of the family). I try to teach by example when it comes to nutrition, health and fitness but it I don't think it's enough. In fact, it has become a family and friend joke. There are mom-foods, mom restaurants, mom-meals, Jill-foods. Yesterday a co-worker commented that I need to "live a little" when I didn't want to eat any of the homemade chocolate cake being offered. I thought to myself, to me eating that is not "living". It's all in perspective.

So thank you Lee for sharing this! Here's a sneak peek into Jamie's new show

And you can link here to  sign Jamie's petition. 

Earth Hour 2010

This year's Earth Hour is dedicated to my son, Alec. For the past few weeks Alec has been working on a project for Advanced Social Studies on famine, health care, government, etc. in Sub-Saharan Africa, more specifically, Chad. 

I have watched him research, write, and research some more. We've edited together, discussed ideas and simply had conversations. Yesterday while noticing his reactions to what he is learning it hit me...one day he is going to do something great and that something great is going to be something to do with being green. Something to do with making life better for others. Something to do with protecting our earth. Something totally selfless and just because it's right.

So, what are our plans for Earth Hour this year? It's going to be up to Alec.

You can register to join Earth Hour here My Earth Hour.

And for the kids Earth Hour Kids.  

 

Thursday 13

In honor of the amount of time I spend on the computer...13 Favorite Web Sites

I like to visit sites that teach me something and/or share something. Sites that let me socialize anytime from the comfort of my own home. Sites that inspire and motivate.

1. JessciaSprague
2. Facebook
3. TaylorMade Designs
4. Coffee Shop for Photosho Elements
5. dafont
6. Designer Digitals
7. the Small Things Magazine
8. I Love Photography
9. iTunes
10. goodreads
11. YouTube
12. Runner's World
13. TypePad              

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See EarthMosaic 2009

my photo

is now here (uses each image once)

and here (photos used multiple times to optimize earth image quality)

you can see the individual photos up close here Flickr Photo

and also a WORDLE of all the photographers who participated Larger image here Flickr Wordle

very cool concept.

Photjojo always has the coolest stuff...

Wrap-Around-Corner-Frames  :)

and Project Gratitude Week 10: Photos 

Love this... 

"We can't go through life or the hard times by ourselves. A big difference between those who heal, recover, succeed, and reach their goals is having a support system."

An amazing version of Ben E. King's Stand By Me. This song is performed by 37 musicians from five different continents. Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music.

and because people send me the coolest stuff...

From the Hirshhorn Modern Art Gallery

One Piece of Paper (a contest)

A New Twist on Finger-Painting

Sidewalk Artists

More images Interesting Art

A Merry early Christmas...

After debating and researching for about a year I've finally gone Mac! From my dad and my husband...

I love it and it's so flippin' fast! With that said...I'm way out of my comfort zone! In fact, I'm blogging now from my old PC just for a bit of comfort LOL I woke up at 3:10 yesterday a.m. thinking I figured out how to do something on the Mac that I was trying to do the night before. Just to find out no, it didn't work. No regrets but man it's frustrating. Now shopping for a new Photoshop program.

And a little more merry!

Alec and Alyssa both had their art displayed at the annual art show at their school. I didn't get to go, but I was pleasantly surprised when Chad, Alec and Alyssa came home from the show with their art work in hand! I have the perfect place to hang them both!

Alec's desert (and notice the very artsy signature at the bottom right)...

Alyssa's poison dart frog...

PSA from a mother of a daughter

This is the world my daughter knows...

Girls Inc.

The words of a 14-year old girl.

You can even leave your own message here Make the Message

And the Girls Inc Web Site for Girls.

A very cool concept..."inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold"

Maybe a new hair style?

How about this one...

or this one...

Browsing the Black Friday ads. Starting with Starbucks, Alyssa and I are up dark and early with list in hand to go shopping. It's tradition!

How cool is this? I don't know what I would do with it or where I would put it. Totally unlike anything in my home. But I love it. You can see more fun color ideas here Design Sponge.

And one more thing. Gift wrap.

Both (and more) gift wrap ideas are from dSharp Journal Random Things