April 2009 - Issue 1

Pioneerthinking.com Newsletter - April 2009 - Issue 1

"Did you ever see an unhappy horse? Did you ever see bird that had the blues? One reason why birds and horses are not unhappy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses."  ~ Dale Carnegie

In this issue... How to Decorate the Perfect Easter Egg How the Underwear Drawer Lady was Born Catch Orchid Fever Skin Care Secrets to Spring Into the New Season Raising Children with a Global Appreciation Recipe Box: Warm Phyllo Fruit Tartlets Recipe Box: Spring Spinach and Chickpea Soup Readers Cooking Tips: Soft Molasses Cookies How to Decorate the Perfect Easter Egg   When we think of Easter, eggs are definitely a main symbol most of us can relate to. Every April in most homes, families gather around a table to decorate and dye eggs. These pastel colored eggs are used for decoration around the house, in baskets or they are used for children's Easter Egg Hunts. You simply can't celebrate Easter without homemade Easter eggs.  read more How the Underwear Drawer Lady was Born   I have had clutter for a long time. If someone had looked in a crystal ball when I was in college and predicted that I would become a clutter clearing expert, I probably would have laughed. My roommates back then would have laughed too--in a disbelieving sort of way.  read more Catch Orchid Fever From corsages pinned to prom dresses to exotic specimens in greenhouses, orchids are the most glamorous flowering plants in the world, but few know just how easy orchids are to grow and how affordable they`ve become. Here is what you need to know to grow beautiful orchids in your home today. read more Skin Care Secrets to Spring into the New Season Raising Children With a Global Appreciation Something Different:  Warm Phyllo Fruit Tartlets   Good Food, Good Health: Spring Spinach and Chickpea Soup Readers  Cooking Tips: Soft Molasses Cookies: by Cynthia Lewis 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup shortening, melted 1 cup molasses 2 tablespoons warm water 1 beaten egg   Mix dry ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly then let stand for 10 minutes. Roll out on a floured board, cut and bake in a hot oven at 400F. for 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. More Cookie Recipes - Cooking Forum -  Share Your Tip/ Recipe   Share this email Did someone forward this to you? Subscribe Here! Readers Quotes "If a dog jumps in your lap, it is because he is fond of you; but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer." ~ Alfred North Whitehead Shared by Abigal Krenshaw Share your favorite quote>> Weekly Columns   Harvey Mackay Putting the Sway in Persuasion   Nutrition Wise Q: Does eating more vegetables and fruits really help lower blood cholesterol? Q: Is it true that chia seeds are one of the best sources of omega-3 fat? If so, how do you eat them? Q: I have seen papayas in the grocery store but never tried one. What do I look for? Are they very nutritious?   Nutrition Notes New Efforts Needed as Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease   Direct Answers - Wading Pool - "My Bad"   Your Feedback "Love this Newsletter - Thanks!" ~ Marilyn C. Share your feedback, we would love to hear from you! >>

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