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http://ohsheglows.com/2012/01/16/lunch-this-week-chickpea-salad-wraps/ I’m still the world’s laziest lunch maker. Ever. I’m lucky if I make it to the table to sit down like a civilized human being most days. When I’m busting my butt in the kitchen for hours each day, the last thing I want to do is chop more vegetables or do a lot of prep for lunch. So, I tend to fall back on frozen veggie burgers (I love Amy’s California burgers), hummus, salsa, and wraps because they are effortless and ready in 5 minutes.

Lunch This Week: Chickpea Salad Wraps

Decorating with Neutrals

A Light Touch When it comes to color , sometimes less is more. This soothing, fresh palette of soft grays and faded creams, with touches of pattern to provide definition, softens the formal symmetry of the room arrangement. Subtle notes of color come from accents that can be changed in a moment to match your mood. Neutral Color Scheme See how to put together a color scheme starring neutrals. http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/neutrals/neutral-color-home-decorating-pictures/#page=8

Decorating in Green

Fresh Face Grassy green bedding adds a splash of character to this all-white bedroom. Although the walls are white, the bold pop of color and pattern help make the bedroom feel vibrant and alive. An eclectic collection of wall art adds to the casual, laid-back vibe of the room. http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/green-home-decorating-ideas/#page=19
Fresh Face Grassy green bedding adds a splash of character to this all-white bedroom. Although the walls are white, the bold pop of color and pattern help make the bedroom feel vibrant and alive. An eclectic collection of wall art adds to the casual, laid-back vibe of the room. Green Color Scheme See how to use green in a color scheme . http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/green-home-decorating-ideas/#page=11

Decorating in Green

Blank Canvas Adding color to a room doesn't have to involve paint. White walls and whitewash furniture in this entryway create a gentle backdrop for a collection of cool blue accessories and decorative elements . http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/blue-home-decorating-ideas/#page=12

Decorating in Blue

http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/blue-home-decorating-ideas/#page=6 Blank Canvas Adding color to a room doesn't have to involve paint. White walls and whitewash furniture in this entryway create a gentle backdrop for a collection of cool blue accessories and decorative elements .

Decorating in Blue

Decorating in Blue

http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/paint/blue-home-decorating-ideas/#page=3 Blank Canvas Adding color to a room doesn't have to involve paint. White walls and whitewash furniture in this entryway create a gentle backdrop for a collection of cool blue accessories and decorative elements .
http://www.homedit.com/21-ways-of-turning-pallets-into-unique-pieces-of-furniture/ Do you have some pallets or pieces of them that you don’t need anymore? Don’t just throw them away. There are lots of ways you can use them and turn them unto something original, original and very useful. Here are some examples that might help you. Feel free to improvise and don’t forget to use your imagination. Tables and desks

21 ways of turning pallets into unique pieces of furniture

Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay

http://www.womansday.com/health-fitness/stress-management/7-foods-that-boost-every-type-of-bad-mood-110419 While that tub of ice cream in the back of the freezer may be what you crave when you’re feeling blue, there is a long list of other (healthier!) foods that can cure a grouchy morning or a stressed-out afternoon. We talked to the experts to get the scoop on what to eat to make you feel better no matter what your mood. Stressed: Eat Chocolate
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10 Instant Emotional Fitness Tools

By When things get out of control and you momentarily lose your emotional balance, there are any number of little things you can do to regain it. Here are ten tools to help get you started. It cools and cleans the parts of your body that you use most frequently, which is relaxing, and gives you that "fresh start" feeling. Shoes take a day or two to release any moisture they have absorbed, and this is a very easy way to put a little pep back into your step.
My local library recently advertised a class for making paperclip chandeliers.

Christmas Decoration Ideas

Friendship Braclet Woven Rug

To DIY For: Make This Friendship Bracelet Chevron Rug The coolest, craftiest home decor DIY you have to try, stat! Friendship bracelets have come back with a vengeance recently, and while I love the bright colors and patterns, I wasn’t sure I could wear them anymore as they conjure up too many summer camp memories for me. I got to thinking about where else I could apply the process and decided to do so on a rug. It took several attempts to figure out the size and scale, but I love how it turned out. Making the rug takes very few sewing skills, so it could be a fun project for kids, too.