Skinny’s Thoughts

Four sanity restoring strategies for the over-committed

Four sanity restoring strategies for the over-committed
15 October, 2011
Skinny's Thoughts

If you’re constantly pressed for time, it could be because you think you have more time in your day than actually exists or you can’t stop saying, “yes,” to every commitment that comes your way. If you’re being pulled in more directions than …

Thoughts of a non running runner

Thoughts of a non running runner
13 October, 2011
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7am this morning, it was peaceful and mild.  There was a gentle mist and the birds where just starting to …Read the Rest

Jamie Oliver calls for global action to tackle obesity

Jamie Oliver calls for global action to tackle obesity
12 October, 2011
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TV chef joins coalition of health experts and nutritionists urging UN to debate the issue at summit on diseaseLevels of obesity across the globe are reaching epidemic proportions, according to medical experts. Now the crisis is to be the focus of a maj…

Come back Martina (Pamela Power) – all is forgiven!!

Come back Martina (Pamela Power) – all is forgiven!!
11 October, 2011
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Hang on to your hats kids – this is a force 9 rant. I went to see my job centre …Read the Rest

Job Seekers Allowance and other interesting facts

Job Seekers Allowance and other interesting facts
10 October, 2011
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So, other than sending various interesting articles to my blog for you to read, where have I been, I hear …Read the Rest

AWM & Flat Back Dog Shock!!

AWM & Flat Back Dog Shock!!
10 October, 2011
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I have very bad news – Angry Wheelchair Man and Flat Back Dog have passed away.  By some fluke I …Read the Rest

3 Clear Reasons to Change Careers

3 Clear Reasons to Change Careers
3 October, 2011
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Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Jennifer Gresham at Everyday Bright.
I sat in my hospital room, anxiously twirling the strings that were not securing the gown behind me, waiting for the nurses to wheel me into surgery. My husband squeezed m…

The Tragedy of Missing Out

The Tragedy of Missing Out
1 October, 2011
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Post written by Leo Babauta.
A father and his son went fishing on a small boat, hungry.
The father helped his son reel in his first fish, and it was a beauty. “Great catch, son,” the father said.
“Yes, but I’m worried I’m missing out on bette…

naked tomato sauce

naked tomato sauce
29 September, 2011
Skinny's Recipes

Every year at just about this time I renew my obsession with tomato sauce. It’s late August, after all, and just about anyone who has ever gardened or knows people who garden is drowning in tomatoes and I am here, with my virtual bucket, eager to he…

Homemade Gift Idea: Perpetual Calendar

Homemade Gift Idea: Perpetual Calendar
27 September, 2011
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Perpetual calendars are a great alternative to regular calendars because you can reuse them again and again. Make one for someone on your gift list (you can use our free printable to do it), and they’ll never have to buy another calendar:

How to Mak…