Amplify the Positive

Sometimes I find myself putting off the fun stuff - the important stuff - to do the things I "should" do... Like dishes. Take a moment and enjoy THE moment (the chat and coffee with a friend, the the game of ball with the kids...) the dishes will still be there waiting for you but that opportunity with your friends and family might not be...

I just registered for my first marathon! Stay tuned for all the fun ;)

Today we had homemade Mac and Cheese for meatless Monday supper. Whenever my mom comes to visit she makes this for me (she makes the best!). It was my childhood favourite :)

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Yes.

Color By Amber... Jewelry with a conscience. The casing of this jewelry is made with 40% recycled material and the sparkly brown interlayer is... Upcycled coffee bags from the coffee shop up the street from our head office! Did I mention that the jewelry is made in a zero waste facility? And we have Full Circle Programs that support women artisans and their communities all over the world? These Programs pays fair trade wages and health benefits to these artisans <3 If you are looking for a company that values women and the environment, this is it! Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good. http://youwilllove.mycolorbyamber.com/joinus

Yum!

She was the first woman to "officially" run the Boston Marathon. Her action in 1967 has had an influence on my life. I can't wait to hear her speak next month at the Niagara Falls Women's 1/2 Marathon. For more on that day in 1967, check out her webpage:http://kathrineswitzer.com/about-kathrine/1967-boston-marathon-the-real-story/

Color By Amber is an Eco-friendly jewelry company. I never imagined direct sales in my life but I fell in love with this jewelry and the company. The jewelry is made of 40% recycled material in a zero waste facility (LOVE). We support woman artisans and their communities all around the world with our Full Circle Program (LOVE). We provide fair trade wages and healthcare - which is unheard of in some areas. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Plus the jewelry is beautiful and unique (LOVE). For more info on this environmentally friendly company with a social conscience visit my website (www.YouWillLove.MyColorByAmber.com) or my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/YouWillLove.MyColorByAmber). Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good.

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I love being part of Color By Amber. We are an Eco-friendly, socially responsible company. Our beautiful jewelry is made in a zero waste facility and our Full Circle Programs support and empower women artisans all over the world. Look Good. Feel Good. Do Good.

We tried a new vegan recipe today. Pasta with Garlicky White Beans and Chard (I substituted spinach for chard). Check it out at The Vegetarian Times (http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pasta-with-garlicky-white-beans-and-swiss-chard/#comments).

I've been trying to do more of this lately... Following my gut!

We have been *trying* to have a meatless meal (supper) every week for quite some time now. most weeks we are successful. The benefits are numerous! It can benefit your health, your budget, and our earth. For more info check out this link: http://www.meatlessmonday.com/about-us/why-meatless/

It's the last day of March Break. The kids are swimming and I'm enjoying a book poolside.

R&R