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Hosts Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay’s Views have put together another fabulous Thanksgiving Blessings Giveaway Hop!
This event is live Nov 1, 2015 at 12:01a.m. until Nov 15, 2015 at 11:59p.m EST. Open WorldWide.
My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life is giving a $25 Gift Card of the Winner’s Choice to one lucky reader! Here is a Thanksgiving Blessing for each of you!
I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving, time is flying by. This past year has been a rough one for me and as I reflect on it, I realize how blessed I am. Things could have really gone sideways last year and I am grateful that I was guided through the mess and landed on my feet so to speak.
I am also so grateful to everyone who is part of My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life’s family! I have joined with some bloggers who want to say thank you to our readers by offering TWO readers the chance to win $400 each!
Terms & Conditions for the Thanksgiving $800 Cash Giveaway
Let it go.
If something is really making you tense and causing problems or high amounts of stress, maybe it’s time to consider letting it go! Besides, if you can’t change the outcome of whatever it is you’re going through, there’s no need to stress yourself out about it.
Stress can affect your health negatively in so many ways. It’s important managing your stress levels effectively and letting go is a great technique to help out with that!
Take the path of least resistance!
It sounds like common sense, but sometimes you can get into your own head and create issues for yourself just by being stressed out! To effectively cope, you need to not only take the path of least resistance, but do what makes YOU happy.
Of course, making decisions should also take others’ feelings into consideration. But, doing what really makes you happy is a great way to manage your stress levels both at home and in public!
Try relaxation techniques.
Whether you try something along the lines of yoga or meditation, finding a technique to relax yourself when you’re at a peak of stress is a good idea.
Stressing is very unhealthy for your body, so finding something you can turn to in order to calm yourself is a great idea! Breathing exercises, counting, yoga, and meditation are all really easy ways to manage your stress levels at home.
Remove yourself from the situation.
What’s stressing you out? Is it family related, money related, etc.? If it’s something you have the ability to remove yourself from, do it! While it is definitely easier said than done (especially with family members), if it’s something that is impacting your life in a negative way, get rid of it!
The most important thing about managing your stress levels at home is to find what works for you as a technique. There are SO many stress reduction techniques out there and each works differently for the individual. These tips are just a base to start from and grow from!
What is your favorite technique for managing stress levels at home?
Do you love the Fall flavors like apple and cinnamon? Then you will love this Fall Fruit Crumble. Tart cranberries offset the sweetness of apples and pears in this fruity treat. The complimentary fruits give off such a wonderful smell. This is more than just your ordinary cobbler with adding the pears and cranberries. It is a great way to present baked fall fruit for your company dessert. Plus you won’t believe this is gluten free and vegan! The crumb topping is nutty and lightly sweetened – the perfect topping for a fresh fruit dessert!
We have been picking our apple trees. We have some apples stored in the refrigerator and freezer for winter pies and cobblers. What do you like to make with the abundance of apples in the fall? I’d love to get your ideas for some yummy ways to use up apples.
Meditation has many benefits: psychological, physical, spiritual, and more. It’s not all in your head, either. There are science based reasons to start meditation today!
Meditation increases memory, and attention span. It helps you learn to focus, even outside of your regular meditation routine. It increases your mood, and can even decrease pain.
Meditation decreases anxiety, stress, and depression. It reduces aging, and most people report it helps them increase weight loss along with a healthy diet.
It can even help with post-op healing, lowering blood pressure, increasing blood flow, and improve symptoms from asthma, allergies, and arthritis.
One benefit many don’t know about? Meditation can also boost your immunity!
Need to write a paper? Trying to think of a fun project to do with the kids? Meditation helps boost creativity and keeps your mind sharp! You’ll gain peace of mind and clarity when you meditate, and as your happiness increases, so will your creativity!
While meditating, you should erase all thoughts from your mind at that moment. Once you’ve completed your meditation for the day, your mind will be clear and you’ll be ready to be creative! It also helps to listen to meditation music for creativity purposes. You can find meditation music on Amazon in CD or mp3 form, or on Youtube for free!
To reap the benefits of meditation, you should practice regularly. Even if you can’t sit completely still for 30 minutes at a time, start off by trying to get through 5 minutes. If you find that you don’t enjoy complete quiet, try going on a walk with meditation music playing in your ears. I’ve found that rain and waterfall noises help me relax, too.
You can keep your eyes open, or close them. Focus on your breathing, clear you thoughts and emotions, and enjoy the silence. We are overthinkers by nature, we are busy and attached to our Smart Phones and computers every day of the week. Meditation helps us get back to how things are supposed to be.
Don’t have time to meditate? We all have the same 24 hours in a day. Meditation helps you think more clearly, which means you’ll be more productive as a whole. Being more productive means more free time! Instead of filling it with mindless Facebook scrolling, take 15-20 minutes to meditate. Your body, mind, and soul will thank you for it.
Did you know there is such a thing as Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup, that’s vegan too? If you thought you’d never be able to enjoy creamy soup again, you’re in for a treat. You won’t believe the secret ingredient that gives this soup it’s creamy texture! It’s way healthier than any of those canned soups and it tastes better too.
This recipe uses a blender, so please check out the Blendtec Blender. It is the Cat’s Meow when it comes to blenders and has a full 7 year warranty even on refurbished models which are very affordable!
Can you believe a healthy ingredient like cauliflower makes an incredibly tasty cream soup? You can enjoy as much of this soup as you like without any of the fat and sodium in traditional cream soups.
Health Benefits of Cauliflower:
Mercola gives the Health Benefits of Mushrooms:
What is your favorite “cream of” soup? You can adapt this versatile recipe to make many different flavors.
My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life has joined with Sponsor: BrandGear and Host: Canada US Win and Save to bring you a wonderful Travel giveaway featuring this Guess Affair Dome Travel Bag.
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Rules:
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First Aid is big on my list to prepare for. Too many things can happen living in the country and I like to have things on hand to at least bind up a wound even if I should need to head to the Emergency Room. I knew someone last week who was using a rotary cutter for fabric and took the side of her finger off. They could have been better prepared for using a pressure bandage, they ended up going to the ER after the bleeding finally stopped the next day!
Are you prepared for even the smallest emergency? What if you were to get a pretty good paper cut that had a little bit of bleeding? Maybe you scraped your knee while riding an amusement park ride? The little one got some boo boo’s while you were camping?
You need a first aid kit! Everyone should have one, even it is a small one like the one being given away by A Medic’s World. Tom was a Paramedic for almost 25 years. He loved what he did, and having to be prepared for anything has always been something Tom from A Medic’s World carried with him everyday.
So now he is sharing a chance for you to win one of two first aid kits so that you can be prepared for anything as well. These are perfect to put in the glove box of your car, keep it on a boat, attach it with the clip to your backpack while hiking or camping, or maybe pack it in your carry on, or your suitcase while you travel.
Rules are simple. Use your full name in the giveaway widget to enter. Open to residents of the US and Canada (except Quebec) 18 years of age or older. A Medic’s World is responsible for prize delivery. Participating blogs are not responsible for prizes, nor were compensated in any way for this post. Winner(s) will have 24 hours to respond to winning email, or another winner(s) will be selected.
What is in the kit? it is a 29 Piece Waterproof ABS Case Kit that includes: Carabiner, Sting Relief Pad, 3 Antiseptic Towelettes, 2 Alcohol Prep Pad, 16 3/4″x3″ Bandages, Knuckle Bandage, Knee/Elbow Bandage, 2 Adhesive Strip, 2″x2″ Sterile Gauze Pad.
I’ve joined up with Hosts Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay’s Views in this Trick or Treat Giveaway Hop!
This event is live Oct 15, 2015 at 12:01a.m. EST until Oct 31, 2015 at 11:59p.m. EST. Open WorldWide.
With Halloween approaching, a spooky holiday giveaway would be fun…better yet, lots of giveaways! Check out the list of giveaways below and hop on down the list and enter all the giveaways! Each blogger is giving away prizes valued $25 or more, so there’s lots of ghoulish goodies to be won! Will it be a Trick or a Treat? Good Luck & Happy Halloween!
My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life is giving a $25 Gift Card to one lucky reader and it is Winners Choice of Gift Card! Enter on the Rafflecopter below, then check the other giveaways below and get to hopping.
Disclaimer: This blog did not receive compensation for the published material in this post. No purchase required to enter this giveaway and there is a limit of one entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning are determined by the number of valid entries received. Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be emailed via the email address used to enter the contest. New winner(s) will be chosen if original winner(s) has not responded within 48 hours of email notification. My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life is responsible for all shipping costs related to prize(s). This giveaway is not administered, sponsored, endorsed by, or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or other social media outlet. Disclaimer is posted in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
Hippotherapy is growing in popularity among the various treatment options for autism. It refers to using equine therapy to help children and adults who have autism. The connection they form with the animals is producing positive results.
The American Hippotherapy Association mentions that this type of treatment is usually part of an overall care plan to help those who have autism. Both parents and children notice the impact of horseback riding. The benefits include a greater connection to animals, better social skills, improved behavior and skill development.
The combination of using professionals who focus on treating autism patients during hippotherapy can produce even more benefits. Trained professionals can customize the horseback riding experience for each child and create an individual plan. Instead of a typical office setting, these professionals incorporate nature into the treatment plan. This allows for a different sensory experience that can help children and adults with autism overcome various challenges.
The benefits of hippotherapy differ for each person, but better coordination and balance is often seen in children. In addition, horseback riding can help them appreciate animals and can build strong bonds. Parents and caretakers often mention that hippotherapy improves their ability to follow directions and listen to others.
Equine therapy offers more than simple horseback riding. It allows children and adults to learn how to care for the animals and get involved in the grooming process. This creates the opportunity for different therapy lessons that do not feel tedious or boring. Plus, it gives children and adults with autism the chance to learn new skills.
Hippotherapy can be an effective alternative treatment for many autism cases. However, it is important to let the children or adults with autism explore the new experience without pushing them. They need to connect with the horses and feel comfortable, so they do not feel fear or hesitation.
