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TABLE OF CONTENTS
+ SPEAKING OF SIESTAS!
+ THE BOOK CORNER
+ PICK OF THE MONTH
+ RECIPE OR COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH **COOKBOOK PART IS NEW!
+ GREEN LIVING TIPS
+ TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
+ MOM TIME
+ SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE MONTH
+ QUOTE OF THE MONTH
+ PHOTO OF THE MONTH
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+ SPEAKING OF SIESTAS!
{ Pictured: Ulysses resting from his little kitty journey. DeNitto © 2006 } A siesta /siːˈɛstə/, original Spanish pronunciation [ˈsjesta] is a short nap taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. Such a period of sleep is a common tradition in some hot countries. The word siesta is Spanish, from the Latin hora sexta - "the sixth hour" (counting from dawn, therefore noon, hence "midday rest").At SPM the true definition is taken a bit further. If a nap is not possible, but there is enough time allowed for any other type of break, it is strongly encouraged to take advantage of that precious moment. As long as the mind and body can rest for a short period as often as possible during the work week, it can only enhance the quality of living.
Each month, learn more facts about SIESTAS and how you may benefit from taking them into your daily routine.
Below are June's SIESTA TIPS/FACTS:
"WE'LL HAVE THE SIESTA... TO GO!"
Babies and toddlers tend to sleep a lot, but not always at the most convenient of times. When on the go, its nice to keep a napping mat handy for those moments when sleep suddenly hits without warning.
NAPPING MATS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
Do your kids have questions about sleeping? Here is a link that can help your child understand the reasons why they need a lot of sleep in order to function and grow.
KIDS HEALTH
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+ THE BOOK CORNER
This section offers ideas for books related to various subjects including organizing, designing, lifestyle improvements, humour, business, psychology and green living. During the year, the occasional novel or biography may also slip into an issue.
: BOOK RECOMMENDATION FOR JUNE :
TITLE: Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Cool Spaces
AUTHOR: Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan
COPYRIGHT: 2010
ISBN-13: 9780307464606
Hot off the presses this month, Apartment Therapy's latest book hits the shelves with design tips for small spaces. If you find yourself dealing with areas that feel cramped, check out this book for possible remedies to make a small space more functional and desirable.
BIG BOOK OF SMALL COOL SPACES
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+ PICK OF THE MONTH
ORGANIZED TRAVELS!!
Don't miss the great TRAVEL SALE at the Container Store!
CONTAINER STORE TRAVEL SALE
Siesta's Top Picks!
Customize your own toiletry kits with clear bottles, vials and jars with items from the link below.
TOILETRY CONTAINERS
TRAVEL CASES
SECURITY ITEMS
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+ RECIPE OR COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH
For a great summer treat, check out page 226 from the book 200 JUICES & SMOOTHIES for the Peach Smoothie!
Makes 3/4 cup
1 large peach
2/3 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons milk
raspberries, to decorate
- Skin the peach, remove the pit and roughly chop the flesh.
- Put the peach, yogurt and mile in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass, decorate with raspberries and serve immediately.
How easy ~and refreshing~ does that sound?
For more fantastic smoothie recipes, check out the link below for the book!
200 JUICES & SMOOTHIES
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+ GREEN LIVING TIPS
It's time to Greeganize!!! (an official SPM term!)
June Tip:
BORED KIDS?
Keep the kids from being bored once school is out for summer! Teach them how to be creative while being kind to the environment.
Siesta's top favourites are the paper and jar crafts!
CALENDAR ENVELOPES
JAR ANIMALS
For more cute ideas, visit link below!
CRAFTS FROM RECYCLED PRODUCTS
Now is the time to embrace the green.......
>>In future issues, Siesta Magazine will offer more tips or product guidelines with the latest information on how to adopt routines of green living!
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+ TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
FILING ISSUES
It can save time to have your files and related materials for a project together, avoiding small items from shifting or becoming lost. One helpful solution may be found easily at Target or online with Amazon for the same price. This may also be suitable for filing catalogs or magazines in a filing drawer or box in which hanging file folders are used.
HANGING PROJECT CASE
For other products made by this company, click on the link below.
INNOVATIVE STORAGE
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+ MOM TIME
FORWARD: A note from SPM MOM...
During the early 1990's, as a mother raising two children through their first years, I now learn of many new products that are thrilling to me, even with my empty nest. I often find myself wishing that some of them were available 22 years ago. Below are neat links and ideas to products or educational items currently on today's market for parents to explore for their children-- babies through college students!
FEEDING TIME
Why I never spotted cookbooks specifically for the mouths of babes in the 1980's, I will never know. It would have been nice to see these on the shelves, rather than having to collect and clip recipes from magazines. The books listed below make it fun, as well as educational, for parents to plan grocery trips and learn what ingredients are best.
BABY TODDLER COOKBOOK
HEALTHY MEALS FOR BABIES & TODDLERS
COOKING FOR BABY
And WHAT FUN to serve your baby or toddler than with these sweet dish sets specially designed for little ones. Adorable pictures with words in French!
LA MER / BLUE OCEAN
UNE VACHE / COW
FRENCH SIPPY CUPS
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+ SPECIAL FEATURE OF THE MONTH
In place of having a special feature article this month, SPM wishes to keep readers watching the FACEBOOK page in the coming months for summer deals, contests and announcements!!!
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+ QUOTE OF THE MONTH
The battle to keep up appearances unnecessarily, the mask - whatever name you give creeping perfectionism - robs us of our energies. --Robin Worthington
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+ PHOTO OF THE MONTH
"CENTRAL PARK- BETHESDA TERRACE ROSES" - NYC ~DeNitto ©2010
