As I've discussed before on this blog, I'm a long time migraine sufferer. For about a year I've been going for acupuncture treatments. Though my headaches have GREATLY reduced in both severity and frequency, I still get them. At my last appointment, I asked my acuputurist if he knew of teas or herbal medicine I can take to prevent or treat the headaches. I still take prescription medication when I get headaches, but I'd like to lessen the need for it.
This is what he suggested:
My favorite purse is actually a backpack. I love it and use it every day. I love it so much that one of the straps was tearing from the bag. Since it is made of thick leather, sewing it myself was out of the question. So I went to my local tailor who wanted $25, I then asked the shoemaker by my office who wanted $15 to $25, then I asked the shoemaker up the block who wanted $5. SOLD! Later that afternoon I picked up my bag and it's as good as new. Yippee!!
One of the best ways to save money is to make your own lunches. They do not need to be gourmet or fancy. Whatever you do don't go to a restaurant, deli, or food court to get your mid day meal. Instead, make it. Leftovers, pb&j, tuna sandwiches are all are great options.
For those who work in offices or work from home, other ideas are to leave ingredients in your office fridge. I premake, then freeze rice to add as needed to meals. I also love certain low cost premade in the box meals. Check to make sure it doesn't have too much salt or additives. In addition, I keep a tub of Greek yogurt either to eat with honey or to add in with my favorite Indian food mix (see picture) and homemade, but now frozen, brown rice. Sliced avocado on top makes it even better. It's a great inexpensive and healthy meal. Don't forget to make use of the office microwave and toaster oven too.
Another alternative is to follow my coworker's lead. He goes to a nearby supermarket and stocks the office fridge with fresh salad fixings, deli meat, and bread. At lunch he then assembles his meal.
Be creative, you'll save money and your wallet and waistline will appreciate it.
When my son and I were walking home today we spied a giant box of humongous, beautiful lemons and oranges which was left out for passers-by to take. We were so thrilled, we loaded up our bags and took a whole bunch of them home. Perfect timing too, I was just running out of lemons and needed to restock. Score!!
Now I have to look up lemon recipes and see if I can freeze or dehydrate them.
Parenting workshop to learn how to engage cooperation, provide effective responses, and encourage good behavior, and more.
Sponsored by the Henry Street Settlement at the Parent Center.
This year my son started attending the Boys' Club of New York www.bcny.org. So far, I've been very impressed. They have three locations (East Village, East Harlem, and Flushing) and been around for about 100 years. Afterschool, Saturdays, and some holidays they have free swim classes, organized sports, science, homework help, and other activities. My son really enjoys going and I like to know he's in a safe place with activities to enrich the mind and body. Plus, you attend on a drop in basis so you can come every day or just once in a while. The flexibility has come in very handy.
My son has been taking swim classes (free), there is a swim team too though he does not participate in that, violin lessons ($25 per semester or less if you do the multi semester rate) many other instruments are available. Plus many more activities including various sports, science, reading help, and more.
