Project of How → Methods. Feedback Group members Time available Categories Select ideas1-8 people5-15 min Generate ideas1-30 people2-60 min Exercises, Generate ideas1-4 people5-20 min Generate ideas1-4 people10-30 min Generate ideas2-6 people20-60 min Exercises, Generate ideas, Group dynamics30-45 min Exercises, Generate ideas, Structure projects2-6 people20-120 min Exercises, Generate ideas4-40 people15-60 min Generate ideas, Select ideas1-10 people10-30 min Exercises, Generate ideas2-1000 people Exercises, Group dynamics4-40 people10-60 min Exercises, Group dynamics4-40 people10-90 min Exercises, Group dynamics3-10 people30-90 min Group dynamics2-12 people20-60 min Generate ideas, Structure projects1-12 people15-45 min Generate ideas, Group dynamics1-20 people1-500 min Exercises, Generate ideas1-6 people10-30 min Exercises, Generate ideas2-15 people5-25 min Generate ideas1-15 people10-30 min.
The magic button — Make Everything OK. 12 months, 12 trips, 12 ways to make your friends jealous. Norway offers ringside seats for the northern lights, especially in the winter. Millions of scantily clad revelers jam the streets for exuberant samba dancing, drumming and wild displays of joy during Carnival in Rio. March is the perfect month to explore the New Zealand countryside. Here, Auckland is visible at sunset from Waiheke Island. Monsoons don't start until May so slather on the sunscreen and get comfortable on one of the many beautiful beaches in Phuket. Enjoy the cherry blossoms without the crowds during Golden Week in Tokyo. Head from Japan to South Korea for a few rounds of golf in a country where the sport is gaining ground. In July, go to Kenya and Tanzania to experience the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the sun-dried landscape of the Serengeti. In Quebec City, enjoy pleasant temperatures and free entertainment from acts such as Cirque du Soleil.
Dickens' sweet-spirited Cratchits left a legacy that England's capital doesn't take lightly. Case study: Rio Tinto says targets for boosting female numbers 'vital' Marcus Aurelius’ Six Timeless Observations on Life. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 until his death in 180. A great thinker, Marcus embodied Plato’s ideal of the philosopher king to a considerable extent. He was a strong emperor, engaging in various wars in defense of the Roman empire for his entire reign, but he was also greatly concerned with social justice and welfare, even going so far as to sell his own possessions to alleviate people’s suffering from famine and plague (from which he died). Marcus left behind a corpus of writing which, despite it’s antiquity, offers us some truly timeless wisdom. Here are six lessons we can learn from his observations on life.
Lesson #1: We Are Responsible for Our Own Experience of Life “Such as are your habitual thoughts; such also will be the character of your mind; for the soul is dyed by the color of your thoughts.” Much has been made recently of the (so called) ‘law of attraction.’ I keep a sign posted over my desk at work. Lesson #3: Live a Real Life Lesson #4: Be Grateful. Top 40 Useful Sites To Learn New Skills. The web is a powerful resource that can easily help you learn new skills. You just have to know where to look. Sure, you can use Google, Yahoo, or Bing to search for sites where you can learn new skills , but I figured I’d save you some time. Here are the top 40 sites I have personally used over the last few years when I want to learn something new.
Hack a Day - Hack a Day serves up fresh hacks (short tutorials) every day from around the web and one in-depth ‘How-To hack’ guide each week.eHow - eHow is an online community dedicated to providing visitors the ability to research, share, and discuss solutions and tips for completing day-to-day tasks and projects.Wired How-To Wiki - Collaborate with Wired editors and help them build their extensive library of projects, hacks, tricks and tips. Interesante / Korean. Curvy Icons. All about Baby / IF I EVER HAVE A LITTLE GIRL: "On my 16th bday, my dad gave me a half heart necklace and kept half of it. My half was attached to my bouquet on my wedding day. At the reception, he surprised us by giving his half to Chris. He literally pa. 77 Super Fun Date Ideas. “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
-Dr. Seuss As a work at home mama, I like to get creative and find fun, new ways to connect with my hubby. Here is my super fun list. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 62. 61. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 75. 74. 76. 77. Craft Ideas for home / This company takes your child's drawing and makes it into a real toy. such a lovely idea! Tips on introducing your dog to a new baby. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are tips for preparing your dog for the youngest pack member from two experts: Cesar Millan, star of the National Geographic Channel’s The Dog Whisperer and author of 2009’s How to Raise the Perfect Dog; and Victoria Stilwell, host of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog and author of the book of the same name.
Having a dog or cat in the house during pregnancy may help protect your baby against allergies. Before The Baby Comes Honestly evaluate your dog—and yourselves. Your new baby may not be safe if your dog exhibits aggressive, territorial or other unwanted behaviors. If your time, energy and resources prohibit rehabilitation, Millan suggests donating your dog to a reputable sanctuary, along with a generous contribution. “Dogs move on much faster than people do,” he says. If doggie stays, start early. Walk often with stroller and dog. Pretend a doll is your new baby. Introduce a blanket with the baby’s scent. First Meeting Once The Baby’s Home. My collection of funny emails from my inbox. Subject: 5 MINUTE MANAGEMENT COURSE Lesson 1: A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings.
The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, "I'll give you $800 to drop that towel. " After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob. After a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves. The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs. "Great! " Moral of the story: If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk with your shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidable exposure. Lesson 2: A priest offered a Nun a lift. The priest removed his hand. Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way. On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129. Lesson 3: "Me first! "Me next! Lesson 4: Lesson 5: Lesson 6: Toddler and Baby / Cute Baby pictures. Laughs / I wish I had found this last month.
The Beginning – READ THIS FIRST!! I’ve been trying to figure out how to write this without sounding ridiculous. What I want to say is this: I finally did it you guys, I completely and totally organized my life! It took a lot of hard work and a lot of late nights but I now have a plan, routine, or system for everything. I’ve compiled and categorized enough healthy, inexpensive and easy recipes that I have a 90 day dinner menu (complete with theme nights like pasta Monday and slow-coooker Thursday) and I have the grocery lists to match.There is nothing in my house that we don’t use. I’ve ferociously weeded out the clutter and sent it packing via Craig’s List or Goodwill.Everything I didn’t get rid of is now beautifully organized into colorfully labeled containers. Seriously, it’s been a long time coming but today I stood in the middle of my living room, looked around the house and admired what I’ve accomplished with a huge goofy grin on my face.
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Spend the time thinking and thinking of what type of photo you want to create and how you can do it. Then, get to work. Lesson #2: The histogram is NOT optional Spending just 5 or 10 minutes to learn how to use the histogram can make a huge difference in your photography. How to not raise a brat | The Stressed Mom. Many people (and some wacky parenting “experts”) would say that is our job as parents to raise happy, intelligent children. After having raised 4, and helping with 8 grandkids, and all the reading I did as they were all growing up, I have to strongly disagree.
Actually, if you think your job is to raise happy children, you will probably end up frazzled, stressed and miserable. See: 10 steps to a happier mama And your kids will very likely be brats. I know some of you may disagree, but hear me out. After coming out on the other side, and not unscathed, I believe instead that our job as parents is to raise mature, responsible, well-rounded adults. While a happy child would be nice, children need to learn how to live in a real world. 10 ways to not raise a brat: Don’t call them more than once in the morning to wake up for school.
Obviously this needs to be age relevant. See: Teaching kids to do their fair share around the house and Using Chore Charts to Reduce Mom Stress So, what shall it be? Ideas / “On the First Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me…” Written by contributing writer, Trina Holden. Chances are this week you’re in the thick of making a list and checking it twice and I’m sure you don’t think you need one more thing to think about.
But even while encouraging simplicity this Christmas, I’m gonna throw out a unique challenge. I’m gonna suggest you add one more thing to your list. Your husband. Yes, I know you have him on your list already, and maybe you’ve already found just the right gift to bless him on Christmas Day. There is a way you can add a little holiday spice to your marriage. We call it “Twelve Days” but it has nothing to do with Partridges and Pear Trees. If you’d like to start this tradition in your house, it’s not too late! Day 1: Any single object – this is where I usually spend a little money and give him something I’d otherwise have tucked under the tree.
Day 2: Think pairs! Days 3, 4, 5, and 6: What comes in packs? Day 12: Think ‘by the dozen’ or ’12 months in a year’. More ideas… Get Romantic! » How to Raise Grateful Children AWESOMELY AWAKE. Don’t forget to say your please and thank yous. How many times do we hear that in a lifetime? What does it mean to give thanks? Saying thank you says good manners for sure but teaching children to truly be thankful is an art.
We’ve been trying hard to perfect that art in our house. Gratitude, showing up for people when they are in need and kindness are not easy to pass along to some children. Our twins are polar opposites in this department. Because of this, we try and stress the importance of grateful hearts each day. Be a Gratitude Role Model. Simplicity matters. Talk about the world. Teach actions. Give thanks. Make cards. 27 Ways to Get More Sh!t Done. Whether we’re overwhelmed by that never-ending to-do list or simply distracted (thanks, Facebook), sometimes it feels like we just can't get enough out of the day.
Until 30-hour days are invented, follow these easy, effective tips for getting more done in the 24 we have. Productivity Hero—Your Action Plan 1. Get enough sleep. Whoever coined the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” didn’t have all the facts straight. Not getting enough Zzz's could hinder productivity at work, so try to get those recommended seven to nine hours of snooze time ! 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City. See also. Hopes and dreams: 30 Things: I Thought Of you Today, But That Is Nothing New.