Chin and Jaw Toner

I found this video on youtube and from the testimonials it seems like it might work.  I am definitely going to try this.



"Do this exercise 2 x per day for two weeks. DON'T OVER EXTEND OR CLENCH THE JAW: there should be no pain or pressure on the main jaw joint ."

Do you have a mantra?

Good morning beautiful people,

Having a daily mantra (or affirmation) is a great way to start the day.  It can set the tone for your day.  It can make a good day great.  And if you are having a tough day it can help you get through it.  Research has found that mantras really do work.  You just have to change that negative thought into a positive one.  The minute that negative thought starts to creep in....say your mantra.....and banish that bad thought!!

You can pick a new mantra every day.  There are so many. A mantra that helps one person de-stress might not be good for another.  You have to find the one that feels right for you.  

Here are just a few.........

"Don't Worry, Be Happy"

  

p.s. when my daughter was a toddler she would walk around saying "Don't Worry, Be Happy" but she could only say..... "Don't worr, be hap" .....

p.s.s.  here are some more mantras on Pinterest
p.s.s.s.  Rodney Dangerfield reciting his mantra from the movie "Ladybugs"

photos (mantras) via Huffington Post.  (images found on Pinterest)

Jason Lee and his unbelievable photography!

Jason Lee is a wedding photographer.  He also photographs his two adorable daughters in the most creative ways.  In 2006 Jason Lee's mother was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.  Since his mom was not well and his daughters always had the common childhood colds or sore throats he could not always bring them to visit their grandmother.  So he started a blog to document the girls in photos for his mom to see. 

 I don't know how he does it but these photos are amazing!  

My new discovery from Trader Joe's.

 We always love to discover something new and healthy at Trader Joe's.  A few weeks ago we found  Trader Joe's Multigrain Blend with Vegetables.  We love it so much that I had to share our latest find  with you.  It is sooo delicious, easy, healthy and inexpensive!  A meal by itself in three minutes!  Or as a side dish.  Hot or cold.  It is a blend of whole grains - barley, corn, and spelt, red, black and white rice-and veggies which include peas, carrots, and zucchini.  Really hearty and filling for $2.99.

Awesome Birthday present!

Leigh Lahav who is an animator gave her husband Oren a pretty cool birthday present!  Lahav recreated the opening credits of television shows to include all of her husbands family and friends as cast members!  The list of shows that this very thoughtful wife recreated are: Mad Men, Arrested Development, Lost,  Curb Your Enthusiasm, New Girl, 30Rock and more.  What is the best Birthday present that you ever gave or received?  xo