Although I have generally been in the habit of taking off my shoes in the house, the habit really stuck with me when I lived in Japan where taking off your shoes inside was a must. Now, I know exactly why!
My kids and I did a “Disgusting Science” experiment. I thought you definitely might be interested in the results.
We set up petri dishes and added some disgusting specimens to them. The specimens included dirt from the bottom of a shoe, armpit sweat, saliva, and a snot. These were kept in a cool, dark place and allowed to grow. (more…)
Did you know that the kitchen is the room that contributes most to both our health and our wealth??
In the Organize 4 Health program, we spent 5 weeks simply focused on the kitchen…. yes, it is that important!!!
Not only is the kitchen the place where we house and store our food but it is also where people gather and according to Feng Shui, it is highly symbolic to our wealth.
In addition to giving your kitchen a good pantry, refrigerator, and spice closet makeover, decluttering the cabinets and and clearing off the countertops can make a world of different. Not only can it make it easier to prepare healthy, nutritious food, but it can enhance the energy flow in your life.
I recently interviewed Ann Bingley Gallops of Open Spaces Feng Shui. During the interview, Ann provided us with some great tips including: (more…)