More and more people are demanding organic products – produce, meat, dairy, clothing, gardening and cleaning supplies, skin care, cosmetics, and so on. Why? People are beginning to understand the detrimental effects on their health when they use the chemical-laden products provided by the manufacturing processes in today’s world.

Holistic health practitioners have been preaching the harm of chemicals for decades as have many other health advocates. Society however gets caught in the media trap from misleading advertising, which is primarily for the buck instead of health. Since most people don’t take time to investigate but simply swallow the hook, line and sinker of what advertising propagates, serious repercussions are occurring through the breakdown of health and an upward flux in the number of serious and life-threatening diseases.

Before you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. In just over a week we will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Thanksgiving officially launches what people refer to as “The Holiday Season” which means it is the beginning of what is often the most stressful time of the year. I’m here to tell you - it doesn’t have to be that way! Consider these top tips and you can enjoy your meal without all the stress and heartburn.

Keep It in Perspective

It’s just a meal. It is a chance to be with people you care about. It is not a contest nor is it a measure of your personal worth. Lives do not hang in the balance. So, take the pressure off of yourself! If you’re hosting the meal, nothing has to be perfect. No one really cares and if someone is that filled with criticism, it is their issue, not yours; chances are nothing you do could please them anyway.

Here is a simple plan to help your child/teen keep their rooms clean. Don’t worry if the room is a disaster. Just set the timer for 15 minutes each day and get started. Continue clearing clutter each day until you find the tops of the dressers and the floor. By the end of the week, you will be amazed at the progress! When you are ready… start the weekly plan.

During the first few weeks, you may want to assist (or at least supervise). Start by making sure that everything in the room has a home. Don’t worry about perfect organization, just get the surfaces cleared off.

Supplies Needed
Trash bag
Laundry basket
Donate bucket - get rid of the items that they no longer love!
Assorted baskets or buckets for smaller items
Labels - labels make organizing easier

Every Day
Make the bed - have your child do this before the daily task

Discover the best way to clean your CD’s & DVD’s

There are no chemicals to use or special steps to take. Forget about special cleaning sprays or chemically treated wipes. All you need is this remarkable cleaning cloth to remove fine scratches, fingerprints, smudges, dirt and dust from your discs. No other cloth works better to clean CD’s and DVD’s, but you can also use them any other sensitive surface in your home, office or vehicle. They enable you to remove all of the build-up without harming the surface. These cloths are specially designed so that they will never scratch and they are made of the highest quality material available. Just a quick swipe with a damp cloth will leave your discs clean, streak-free and polished. Use them dry for dusting and polishing . Or use the cloth damp for cleaning.

With of the biggest challenges couples and families face is CLUTTER, both dealing with it and avoiding it. But, according to experts, there’s really no need to stress over “mess”, especially if you learn how to clean up your act, BEFORE it gets out of control

1. Front and Center: Deal with items such as loose change, keys, mail, etc. right at the front door. Consider a console or nearby shelf on the wall on which to place things neatly and out of the way. And, don’t forget to sort mail immediately tossing anything you’d consider junk (though that doesn’t include bills).