Ideas N Pink http://www.ideasnpink.com Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:08:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.9 How to prepare your own Blue Ternate tea at home http://www.ideasnpink.com/2020/11/02/how-to-prepare-your-own-blue-ternate-tea-at-home/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2020/11/02/how-to-prepare-your-own-blue-ternate-tea-at-home/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:53:34 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2838 We love refreshing drinks and we also care about our well-being. If you are looking for something to keep you healthy, you will be mesmerized...

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We love refreshing drinks and we also care about our well-being. If you are looking for something to keep you healthy, you will be mesmerized by this vivid blue drink that’s loaded with therapeutic benefits – the Blue Ternate tea. If you’re wondering how to make it, just follow the procedures below.

Hot Blue Ternate Tea

Ingredients
1 cup hot water
10 fresh or dried Blue Ternate flowers
*you can also add lime, dried lemon grass, honey or sugar for those who love sweet tea, ginger and cinnamon as an additional flavoring but this is optional.

Procedure
First, put your fresh or dried Blue Ternate flowers on a cup of hot water. Then steep it for around 10 to 15 minutes. Let it steep until the blue color of the flowers dissipates into the water. When the water starts to turn blue you can now strain it to remove the flowers. If you want a little twist in your hot Blue Tea you can add any of those mentioned above like lime juice, honey or sugar. Now you can enjoy your Homemade Hot Blue Tea.

Blue Ternate Iced Tea

For those who love Iced tea, make sure to add this recipe in your list.

Ingredients
1 cup hot water
10 fresh or dried Blue Ternate flowers
Ice cubes
*you can also add lime, dried lemon grass, honey or sugar for those who love sweet tea, ginger and cinnamon as an additional flavoring but this is optional.

Procedure
First, put your fresh or dried Blue Ternate flowers on a cup of hot water. Then steep it for around 10 to 15 minutes. Let it steep until the blue color of the flowers dissipates into the water. When the water starts to turn blue you can now strain it to remove the flowers. You can add dried lemon grass, cinnamon or any of those mentioned above. But personally, I recommend you to add lime juice and honey. If lime juice and honey are not available in your home you can use kalamansi and sugar instead. Then mix it well. After adding lime/kalamansi juice the blue color will turn into purple. The amount of lime juice depends on your preference. But for me I like adding half or a tablespoon of lime juice for every cup of Blue Ternate iced tea. Now it’s time to add some ice cubes. This recipe is ideal for summer outings, special gatherings and as refreshment to cool down your busy brain.

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About the author

Micay is a private practice Agriculturist. She enjoys gardening and sometimes travelling to places where she can learn more about her passion. She is also a writer and a researcher. For her, writing is one of the best ways where she can express herself as well as share the wonderful things that she has learned.

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Blue Ternate: Flowers that will blow your stress away http://www.ideasnpink.com/2020/09/08/blue-ternate-flowers-that-will-blow-your-stress-away/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2020/09/08/blue-ternate-flowers-that-will-blow-your-stress-away/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2020 17:26:49 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2823 With its striking colorful flowers, the Blue Ternate plant is indeed an attractive sight in anyone’s garden. But there’s more to these eye-catching blooms than...

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With its striking colorful flowers, the Blue Ternate plant is indeed an attractive sight in anyone’s garden. But there’s more to these eye-catching blooms than meets the eye.

Blue Ternate and its origin

Known for its butterfly-shaped, vibrant blue flowers, Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) has been utilized for centuries in Southeast Asian countries for its medicinal properties. Surprisingly this famed plant does not belong to the tea family or the Theaceae but to the family of legumes called Fabaceae (or also known as Leguminosae). Some call it Blue-pea, Cordofan Pea, Asian Pigeon Wings, Butterfly Pea and Blue Bell Vine. It is used as an herbal concoction and as a vegetable for cooking Asian traditional dishes.

Even before I started drinking Blue Ternate tea, I knew that its flowers are edible because I saw it a few times in some dishes like vegetable salads, steamed rice meals and ice cream mixes. Well I thought it was just some sort of decoration and coloring material for food, but I was wrong.

My Blue Ternate journey

            When I was in college, I used to consume loads of caffeine and sweets just to meet the demands of my hectic schedule. As a result, aside from being stressed, I began having sleeping problems too. I tried synthetic medicines and supplements but I was afraid of the side effects, thus I decided to resort to something organic. One day, my cousin, a Crop Science major, brought me three potted seedlings at school. He told me that it will grow beautiful blue flowers and I can make tea from it. He also shared some good news – this tea can help me get rid of my sleepless nights. And that’s how my Blue Ternate journey began.

Blue ternate: There’s more than meets the eye

What is Blue ternate and how can it help you? Blue ternate isn’t only unique because of its blue color when made into tea, it is also a good source of antioxidants. Throughout history, this beneficial plant played an important role in traditional medicine and is widely used as an antistress therapy, as an antidepressant, anticonvulsant and as a memory enhancer. Recent studies show that it is also loaded with peptides and flavonoids that promise a wide range of health benefits. Because of its anti-aging properties, the extract of these vibrant blue flowers can help your body’s revitalization by rejuvenating your skin, preventing baldness and premature greying of hair, and maintaining healthy eyesight. Blue ternate is also a diuretic which promotes normal urination. This was proven true by a family friend who drinks this tea for more than a year already.

My parents are also Blue ternate tea lovers for more than 3 years now. My dad said that it helps him sleep well at night. While drinking a hot cup of this tea every morning about 30 minutes before breakfast makes my mom feel relaxed. My mom’s friend also suggested that I should try drinking this tea whenever my monthly girl thing comes. It did help ease my stomach cramps. I’ve also read few articles in the Internet which says that Blue ternate is a natural analgesic. That seems to be true in my case, thus my friends started drinking this tea since then.

Blue tea to combat stress and blow blues away

Financial problems, pressure at work or school, diseases and ill-fated relationships are just few of the leading reasons why most people are stressed today. As technology advances, life gets more complicated and the stress rate in every part of the world also increases. We do our daily struggle in order to keep pace with these changes. How about you? Are you struggling in this complex world feeling stressed? Unfortunately, once this happens, other health problems start to sprout like mushrooms.

Personally, another thing that I love the most with Blue ternate tea is the calming effect that it gives me whenever I’m stressed. Though my study table is filled with piles of papers and books, I can still relax by taking a sip of my Blue ternate Iced Tea. Yes, aside from its refreshing effect, it is also packed with lots of health benefits.

Why spend too much money on expensive medicinal beverages when you can also combat stress in a healthy and natural way? Try Blue ternate tea so you can blow those bad vibes away.

Have a Blue tea story to share? Let us know in the comments section below.

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About the author

Micay is a private practice Agriculturist. She enjoys gardening and sometimes travelling to places where she can learn more about her passion. She is also a writer and a researcher. For her, writing is one of the best ways where she can express herself as well as share the wonderful things that she has learned.

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Medical Lasers: Advancing Medical Technology http://www.ideasnpink.com/2019/07/19/medical-lasers-advancing-medical-technology/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2019/07/19/medical-lasers-advancing-medical-technology/#respond Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:34:12 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2812 The use of lasers is becoming more common in the medical field. Lasers can be used in a multitude of ways, including breaking down kidney...

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The use of lasers is becoming more common in the medical field. Lasers can be used in a multitude of ways, including breaking down kidney stones or replacing a scalpel blade to make surgical incisions. Medical laser manufacturers can find the right equipment for your facility if you are considering a purchase.

What is a Medical Laser?

Laser, which stands for Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation, was developed in the 1960s and uses light delivered at a specific frequency to treat conditions. Over the decades, the medical uses for lasers have expanded into multiple medical fields from cosmetic to surgical. Therapeutic lasers can help alleviate pain from arthritis in joints, reduce signs of aging and discoloration of the skin and treat varicose veins. Surgical lasers have been found to have many benefits when compared to conventional scalpel blades, including:

  • Faster recovery time for the patient
  • Decreased blood in the surgical field
  • Less trauma to the tissue
  • Decreased overall surgical time

What Types of Medical Lasers Exist?

Certain medical lasers are used for specific tasks, and while they all deliver a light source, each is powered in a different manner. Carbon dioxide lasers also referred to as CO2 lasers, are one of the more popular varieties on the market. Powered by carbon dioxide gas, these lasers are commonly used in plastic surgery, gynecology and kidney and urology surgery. They can be used in the treatment of cancer and are beneficial in the removal of precancerous cells. The second type of gas laser is the Argon laser. This laser works well for procedures that are small in nature and may require the skills of microsurgery. Other laser types include excimer lasers, dye lasers, solid-state lasers and Nd:YAG lasers.

There is a diverse range of lasers on the market, but the medical laser you need will depend on the procedures you offer your clientele. With continued advancements in laser technology, you can find a high-quality solution to your facility needs.

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Serenade http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/05/17/serenade/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/05/17/serenade/#respond Wed, 17 May 2017 13:37:48 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2808 Last week, we had a trip to Cebu to attend my niece’s wedding. I’m so thankful to God that it was such a success. After...

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Last week, we had a trip to Cebu to attend my niece’s wedding. I’m so thankful to God that it was such a success. After the wedding rites, we went to a hilly place, overlooking the city, where the reception was held.

We really enjoyed the dinner, and especially the program, some parts of it are the usual cake cutting and wine drinking. But what was surprising was the part where the bride and groom sang for the guests. The groom played the guitar while the bride sang. It was actually the part where the guests put their little money envelopes inside glass jars.

The idea about serenading the guests while they troop to the money jars was a good one since the groom can play the guitar. It’s nice to note that the guitar had a good sound, I bet it was a quality product just like those bought from Guitar Center online (http://guitarcenter.com/). The serenade was an alternative to the usual “money dance” during weddings, where the guests dance with the bride and pin money to her gown. I’m sure the serenade idea would have been difficult to do if he can’t play the guitar, or maybe they will just hire somebody to play.

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Practice makes perfect! http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/04/03/practice-makes-perfect-2/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/04/03/practice-makes-perfect-2/#respond Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:51:24 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2805 If you’re like most people who are enthusiastic about setting personal goals for this year, then I bet you have some music-related aim you’re wishing...

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If you’re like most people who are enthusiastic about setting personal goals for this year, then I bet you have some music-related aim you’re wishing to fulfill soon. Maybe learning the guitar is one of the items in your To Do list? A nearby music school or an expert musician friend can help you get started.

The most important factor with learning to play the guitar is, like all other instruments, practicing. And since you have to practice regularly, you must own a guitar as soon as possible. Nowadays, you can easily buy one from online music stores where you can find anything from usb mic (check it out!) to amps and effects.

Once you have your guitar, you should know how to properly tune it. Practice is important because motor skills are involved, this is also known as finger memory. It simply means that your fingers are trained to do what it does even without assistance from the brain. It’s a skill one can learn and achieve by constant practice.

Time is also very much needed to have a mastery of the basics and one must start with little steps. While it is tempting to immediately master your preferred song, still it is a must to have the right foundation initially, so you can handle finger positioning comfortably. You need to be familiar with the chords and scales first, before learning to play difficult songs.

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Learning the basics of guitar-playing http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/02/03/learning-the-basics-of-guitar-playing/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/02/03/learning-the-basics-of-guitar-playing/#respond Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:08:02 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2802 Practicing regularly is key to learning how to play the guitar the best you can. Have a basic mastery of positioning your fingers as well...

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Practicing regularly is key to learning how to play the guitar the best you can. Have a basic mastery of positioning your fingers as well as knowing your scales and chords. Once you are comfortable and familiar with the basics you can move on to more advanced and complicated songs to tackle on.

If you can, do take advantage of free guitar lessons given by guitar center stores where they teach the anatomy of the guitar including learning some of the best techniques for playing in different styles such as strumming or picking. The lessons are intended for a group, so it is a fun way of studying in a casual and friendly environment.

Once you are at home and practicing, it is important to play with the right tempo, and use a metronome if you can. Having the right rhythm keeps you in the right pace so you don’t sound horrible. Some experts recommend that daily practice at few hours or so is better than long hours of playing once a week.

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Birthday boy at 7 http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/01/18/birthday-boy-at-7/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2017/01/18/birthday-boy-at-7/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:02:36 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2797 My little nephew (who’s not so little anymore) will be turning 7 this month. His mom enrolled him and his big sis in guitar lessons,...

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My little nephew (who’s not so little anymore) will be turning 7 this month. His mom enrolled him and his big sis in guitar lessons, and they’re doing pretty well. Recently, I saw an uploaded video of him playing the guitar and singing. Of course, I’m one proud auntie and I know he will be improving his skills and pretty soon will be an expert with the instrument.

I bet someday, he will be asking for an electric guitar with some wampler pedals and other guitar gear to go along with it. For now, he is simply having fun learning more and adding more songs to his play list.

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Daydreaming musician http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/11/24/daydreaming-musician/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/11/24/daydreaming-musician/#respond Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:19:13 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2794 With the Christmas holidays almost here, there are so many tasks coming up as well. I wish I can just tick them off my To...

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With the Christmas holidays almost here, there are so many tasks coming up as well. I wish I can just tick them off my To Do list easily but everything depends on time and the persons involved. Sigh. Just few weeks ago, we had some relaxing time off at a mountain resort, but nowadays, a lot of catching up needs to be done.

Anyway, I am handling these tasks one at a time and hopefully will have some personal time for my favorite hobbies like learning to play the keyboards! Awww… of course, I am dreaming my happy self playing some really nice korg triton le instrument and making unique and fresh tones and sound effects. I guess I am simply inspired by my niece who learned playing the piano while on vacation here at such short span of time. When it comes to music and learning how to play your favorite instrument, everything is possible as long as you’re willing to be trained.

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Catching melodies from the subconscious http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/09/29/catching-melodies-from-the-subconscious/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/09/29/catching-melodies-from-the-subconscious/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:08:22 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2790 I’ve read a book about the power of our subconscious mind, and how it can be a breeding ground for both good and bad thoughts,...

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I’ve read a book about the power of our subconscious mind, and how it can be a breeding ground for both good and bad thoughts, depending on what you plant on it. Anyway, this post is not about self-motivation using the subconscious mind but about what I personally experience during the few minutes leading to the state of consciousness from a good night’s sleep, i.e. when I’m already wide awake.

I don’t know if you have experienced this, but in those few moments before I wake up, I hear some unique melodies, with or without lyrics, oftentimes sung by one or more persons, or played by an instrument or more. Did this happen to you as well, waking up to songs and melodies you have not heard ever since? What’s interesting is that they were intensely present in my dreams, in my subconscious mind, and how they instantly stop and leave me as I wake up. I wanted to grab these heaven-sent melodies but to no avail.

Oh, if only I have the talent to interpret these melodies and lyrics and transform them into actual notes. If only I can write them while I am still dreaming… I wonder how the final outcome would sound? I know this sounds like wishful thinking, but maybe if I’m just a composer I would have arranged these sounds from my subconscious and make them into a real song. Then, it would be fun to modify and tweak the song with sound effects from a monotron or synthesizer, or develop it creatively with a production software. The possibilities are endless while I’m dreaming about this. LOL.

Our mind is truly such a wonderful part of us, so amazingly powerful is its potential to do things beyond what we limit ourselves to be.

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Diligent piano student http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/09/03/diligent-piano-student/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/09/03/diligent-piano-student/#respond Sat, 03 Sep 2016 08:31:18 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2787 My niece finally completed her piano lessons during their vacation here last June. She was such a diligent student. When she came home from her...

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My niece finally completed her piano lessons during their vacation here last June. She was such a diligent student. When she came home from her first tutorial session, she immediately practiced until it was already late in the evening. From simple and basic piano pieces, she persevered with learning how to play them despite some mistakes here and there. Finally, it was such a joy to listen to her playing the Titanic movie theme song. My mom, a frustrated piano student, was so inspired to learn as well, after seeing how my niece progressed from literally groping with the keys to beautifully playing a whole piece.

Of course, who would be most proud and happy about my niece’s wonderful progress but her parents, particularly the dad who bought her a new electric piano. There are so many digital pianos, synthesizers and keyboards one can browse online at https://www.guitarcenter.com. If you are lucky enough, you can even get one at a discounted price. It is best to choose wisely though when you are buying online, i.e. consider items with high ratings and good customer reviews. For my niece’s new piano, I wonder how much it cost her dad, but it sure is worth it, considering how she is so determined to learning the instrument.

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4 Simple and Practical Tips for Home-Based Business Owners http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/08/01/4-simple-and-practical-tips-for-home-based-business-owners/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/08/01/4-simple-and-practical-tips-for-home-based-business-owners/#respond Mon, 01 Aug 2016 02:40:12 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2779 A lot of people dream about having a home-based business. After all, who wouldn’t want more flexible hours and having more time with the family,...

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A lot of people dream about having a home-based business. After all, who wouldn’t want more flexible hours and having more time with the family, no more negotiating your way through traffic, or skipping meals to rush to the office?

To start such an endeavor though needs more than just daydreaming about it, if you want it to be a success. Much preparation and careful planning are mainly the requirements for those who are determined to begin their journey to owning a successful home business. Read on to learn more about some ideas to help you craft a winning game plan as a home-based entrepreneur.

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1. Conduct research

The first step to a gainful home business is to do a thorough market research. Just consider that you cannot satisfy your target market if you don’t offer what they want. You won’t get numerous sales if your products and services are not in line with your prospective clients’ needs. Instead of focusing all your efforts on selling aggressively and urging people to purchase your ‘awesome merchandise and excellent services’, why not divert some of your energy and resources to research and development – designing, creating and marketing something that is genuinely needed by your clients.

2. Self-promote

Be active in promoting your business, otherwise you will find it difficult to succeed. Take considerable effort to mention to others about your products and/or services. Explain to them the best features of what you offer, so they will have the feeling that you are presenting to them something exceptional and different. Self-promotion is an art that can be learned and is essential to having a profitable home-based business.

3. Be financially wise

Be seriously aware about your finances, constantly evaluating your present income, budget, upcoming funds and expenses, and other monetary concerns. Adjust accordingly. Take the initiative to plan and prepare ahead, be discerning and anticipate challenges beforehand to avoid critical financial problems in the future and to keep you from possible stressful situations.

4. Be confident and proud of what you are doing

Negative comments can be demeaning and discouraging, mostly from competing businesses and clueless persons who think lowly of home based business ventures. Just tell yourself that you have some unique advantages to operating your business from the comforts of your home – flexibility, less expenses, less commutes, more family time, and other perks. As long as you transact your business activities with professionalism, you exude competency and show your customers that you know your stuff.

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Not all home businesses are alike, although there are common advantages and concerns shared by the owners. The ideas and tips outlined in this article can be beneficial for home-based business owners, whether they are newbies or those already having their own and finding some inspiration to make their business better.

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Too many pressures at work, including personal concerns and family matters, usually result to a busy and out-of-control life.

Oftentimes, you feel helpless in dealing with your schedule. However hectic your life can get, you can achieve better time management skills with the following tips.

Get a tool

It is important to use a tool for planning your time and schedule, be it a simple paper calendar you can hang on your refrigerator or put on your work desk, or an electronic version you can easily access on your desktop or phone. Some use both paper and electronic versions, it really depends on how you tackle all your tasks daily and how complicated they are. You can usually see all sorts of planners, calendars, diaries and other time management tools on sale at the start of the year when most of us are still excited about making personal goals.

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It can be confusing to choose which planner or calendar, considering the many versions and styles, but be sure to get one that fits most of your preferences. Whether your tool is a goals-based weekly planner app or an executive notebook diary, these time management tools make it easier to schedule tasks and accurately track appointments, thus increasing your productivity.

Create a schedule

Mark important tasks, events or appointments on your calendar. Choose an appropriate date and allocate reasonable time period for them. Identify your priorities and get straight to dealing with them within a set time. When you have already laid out your schedule, do everything you can to abide by them. Work smartly by doing division of tasks. Most intimidating major projects are simply made up of several small-scale doable jobs and activities. Thus, plan your schedule smartly by breaking down bigger tasks into smaller manageable bits. In this manner, you will be more confident and comfortable as you tackle each small task as part of the whole major project.

Take notes

inp-notesMake it a habit to take notes readily when some ideas and plans for upcoming activities come in. You can use a small notepad or a mobile app such as Evernote or Google Keep. Know more about how you spend your time by keeping track daily of the tasks and activities completed. This gives you in-depth understanding of how you use your time and guide you in creating a better schedule the next day, thus improving your time management skills.

Be flexible

Should a task go over your time limit, then find other activities where you can adjust the time to meet your schedule. This will make you a more dynamic achiever with still some extra time for the day. If some unpredictable events do come your way, and things go out of your control, don’t be a goal-driven fanatic. Remind yourself that delays or inconveniences could be blessings in disguise.

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With proper time management, it is possible to take control of your schedule. Simply have a positive outlook and a doable game plan when it comes to managing your schedule by getting the most out of the tips shared in this article.

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Music lessons for kids http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/06/14/music-lessons-for-kids/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/06/14/music-lessons-for-kids/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2016 03:47:19 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2767 My sis and her two kids from faraway Finland are here on vacation. Aside from getting used to the warm tropical weather here, they try...

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My sis and her two kids from faraway Finland are here on vacation. Aside from getting used to the warm tropical weather here, they try to get themselves occupied so they don’t get bored. My sis plans to enroll them in piano lessons today. Good decision. We know learning a new musical instrument does lots of wonders, not just for kids, but for adults as well.

Whether it is the guitar or drums, getting one’s focus into music is good for the soul, a relaxing hobby for most of us. There are so many options for learning a new instrument, and one can browse online at a clarinet store or piano merchant for great deals nowadays. My nephew is still undecided about what musical instrument to learn, he was considering the drums instead of piano. Well, as long as he is having fun with his choice, the learning process is easier at a faster pace.

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Transporting sound equipment http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/03/28/transporting-sound-equipment/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/03/28/transporting-sound-equipment/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2016 03:01:43 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=2764 One of our community outreach activities involves traveling to distant municipalities to attend and support the anniversary celebrations of the parish chapters in those areas....

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One of our community outreach activities involves traveling to distant municipalities to attend and support the anniversary celebrations of the parish chapters in those areas. It takes about 1 to 4 hours travel time and the event usually ends late in the evening plus you need to consider the travel time going back, so you need to prepare not just your food and supplies for the whole day, but your energy and loads of enthusiasm.

Another important consideration is the musical instruments and the sound system needed for the affair. Preparing them for transport is very important, as they are exposed to harsh elements while on the road. Insulated bags lined with foam padding are best for keeping musical instruments safe, e.g. the Kaces kb 6 keyboard bag to keep them away from dust and bumpy rides along rough terrain. Protecting your guitars, keyboards, and other instruments with tough water-resistant yet comfy luggage-grade bags is a wise investment indeed.

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Letting go of old stuff http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/02/17/letting-go-of-old-stuff/ http://www.ideasnpink.com/2016/02/17/letting-go-of-old-stuff/#respond Wed, 17 Feb 2016 08:08:00 +0000 http://www.ideasnpink.com/?p=359 Isn’t it that we tend to accumulate a LOT of stuff as the years go by? And it seems like we can’t let go of...

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Isn’t it that we tend to accumulate a LOT of stuff as the years go by? And it seems like we can’t let go of even the most ancient of our belongings.

For instance, here at home, we have our old kitchen which now looks like a storage room with piles of boxes, tools, broken appliances and so many junk lurking around. I’m just thankful that our garage is tidier now, it used to look so messy too with some piled up chairs needing repair. We also have an abandoned shed house in our front yard which is also full of our belongings. And when I look at some of the old things in my room, I am also tempted to just put them all in a bag and give them away.

But then again, you just don’t easily throw old stuff like you do with garbage which you know you can easily get rid of or can be neatly hidden in pull out waste containers. Organizing stuff, whether old or not-so-old, is a must and each item has to be evaluated, whether you can still recycle it, give it to somebody or ultimately throw in the trash.

I guess the dilemma of deciding which stuff to let go and which to keep comes from our attachment to them, because through them, we keep the memories alive. But as time moves on, these treasured pieces of letters, souvenirs and mementos fade or worn, and we have no other choice but ultimately to let go and just let the memories live in our hearts.

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