This Week: 12 Sewing Kit Items, Bread Slicing Tips, Health & Beauty Benefits of Cranberries, and More!

May 2014 -  Issue 2 HEALTH |  BEAUTY | COOKING | HOME & FAMILY |  CRAFTS | GARDENING | LIVING OFF THE LAND | QUOTES "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead." ~ Nelson Mandela 12 Things That Need to Be in Your Hand Sewing Kit Most people who hear the words "sewing kit" think of those little travel sewing kits you can buy at a discount or drug store. These kits come with the basics you might need if you have to mend a tear in a hurry. You get a few needles, a tiny pair of scissors, and a few small spools of thread in basic colors like black, white and dark blue. And, for most people, this is as much of a hand sewing kit as they will ever need. However, if you are serious about sewing, you'll need a kit that's much more substantial. Why? Well, a good sewing kit can be like a great carpenter's toolbox. With the right tools (sewing supplies) there's almost no limit to what you can do, even sewing by hand. Read More Bread Slicing Tips - How to Cut Homemade Bread A beautiful food presentation is one of the aspects of something delicious, and that does not exclude bread. A plain sandwich with perfectly-sliced bread can offer one of the best sandwiches; and in order to produce that perfect food, you need to flawlessly slice the bread first. If you've worked in artisan bakeries, you most likely have inherited the art of bread-slicing and how expert pastry chefs cut and slice bread into perfection. Read More Health Benefits of Cranberries How to use cranberries to lose up to 18 pounds per month, make your own lipgloss, face scrub and other health benefits. Read More Your Space: Beauty Tips and Tricks #11- by Obed Runs Use Vaseline on your feet at night, when you wake up in the morning, your feet will be insanely smooth. Start rubbing your feet every evening before going to bed. Apply Vaseline to your feet and then slip on some thick socks right before heading to bed. more beauty tips >> Share your tip / recipe: newsletter@pioneerthinking.com Bok Choy and Spinach Salad with Chicken and Clementines A combination of chicken, hot sauce, scallions, clemetines and sliced almonds, served on a bed of spinach. Read More How to Grow Radish from Seed Radishes are easy, uncomplicated and quick to grow, producing a crop in only 3-4 weeks. Even their young leaves are edible! They are delicious in salads, adding a fresh hot flavour and a decorative bright pink colour. There are many different varieties you can grow, including summer and winter varieties. Growing them from seed couldn't be simpler - here is a short guide to how to do it. Read More As always, feel free to pass this newsletter on to family and friends. May your week be filled with life's beautiful offerings! Follow:

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