Words to Live By - Week 8

This is the 8th in a weekly series of this topic.  If you are new to my blog, this is what it is all about:

The cover of one of my notepads suggests ways we should live more and live less.  Inspired by this message (on Friday, March 28th, 2014), I wrote a post about "Words to Live By."  I have decided to make weekly updates to this post, until I start repeating myself!  I promise each weekly update will contain more information than just the five new phrases though!

Readers are invited to use the comment section below, if they have new ideas of "words to live by" which would complete the phrase _____________ more. ______________ less."

 (Any time I use an idea that is not mine, I will credit the contributor and their blog, if they have one. Just keep it family friendly, please!)

HERE ARE THE IDEAS FOR THIS WEEK :

(There’s a laundry and self-care theme to the suggestions this week.)

1. Fabric softeners more. Static cling less.

I have tried all of these!

• To soften clothes and remove wrinkles, you can choose from dryer sheets, liquid fabric softeners, environmentally friendly dryer balls - or chose to use nothing at all.

• There are a number of pro's and con's to consider before using fabric softeners and dryer sheets.  Household tips, a FunTimes Guide site, provides a thoughtful essay full of information regarding this topic. 

2. Use hair conditioner more.  Suffer tangles less.

Tangle free!

• I remember using hair conditioner for the first time as a young girl - right after deciding I was too old for baby shampoo. The product I used was called TAME. For some reason, I thought of a horse's mane whenever I massaged it into my hair -- maybe because I thought a LOT about horses in those days!  I have since tried many different detanglers and conditioners, but brushing out my hair would be a challenge without one of these products.

3.  Use hand lotion more.  Have chapped hands less.

This sample size is perfect for a purse or airplane carry-on baggage! 

• I love Carmex Everyday Healing Cream.  It would have been great to use when I was working shifts as a hospital nurse, and washing my hands a billion times a day!  It really heals my hands when they are chapped, and it is great for nails, heels, and elbows too. The purse sized sample bonus provided with the 4 oz. tube has been pretty handy too!

4. Use the permanent-press cycle more.  Iron less (or not at all!)

I iron some things - but only what I have to!

• Choosing the right cycle on the dryer is not the only way you can ensure wrinkle free clothes.  For more great tips that save time while doing laundry, click here.

5. Brush teeth more.  Decay less.

BUT - did you know it is possible to brush too much?! I have been told by my dental hygienist that I brush too often and too hard. (I use an extra-soft toothbrush because of this!)  Also, if you brush too soon after consuming acidic foods it can damage the tooth enamel. 

Please click on the page tab “Words to Live By” at the top of this blog to view the SUGGESTED PHRASES from PREVIOUS POSTS.  The list has grown too large to include here!

This notepad is from the Eccolo World Traveler "Lofty Thinking" collection.  The author of the words is unknown.

I'm trying to live more, not less.  How about you?  

What suggestions do you have?

Words to Live By - Week 4

This is the 4th in a weekly series of this post.  If you are new to my blog, this is what it is all about:

The cover of one of my notepads suggests ways we should live more and live less.  Inspired by this message (on Friday, March 28th, 2014), I wrote a post about "Words to Live By."  I have decided to make weekly updates to this post, until I start repeating myself!  I promise each weekly update will contain more information than just the five new phrases though!

Readers are invited to use the comment section below, if they have new ideas of "words to live by" which would complete the phrase _____________ more. ______________ less."

(Any time I use an idea that is not mine, I will credit the contributor and their blog, if they have one. Just keep it family friendly, please!)

 

Here are the ideas for this week:

Walk more. Drive less.
Recycle more. Throw out less. 
Vote more. Complain less. 

Study more.  Skip school less. *

• * In the report "Executive Summary: Report on Truancy and Dropout Prevention" published  by the American Bar Association,  it was stated: "Truancy has been clearly identified as an early warning sign for potential substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, and dropping out of school."  While missing the occasional class for illness or even a family vacation is unlikely to lead to  these behaviors, it does seem  important for more than just academic reasons for kids to be committed to attending school regularly!

Wag more.  Bark less. **

• **The last suggestion “Wag more, Bark less” is from a comment last week by blogger Lana's dog, Abby! (Two Teens and Their Mama).  I once had a Wag more, Bark less button pinned to my backpack until it fell off, but I hadn't thought of the expression while writing this post.  Great advice for both humans and dogs!  Thanks Abby!)

Just as a reminder --

Here is the list of phrases from previous posts: 

Love more. Fight less.

Enjoy more. Complain less.
Believe more. Doubt less.
Relax more. Worry less.
Play more. Work less. 

Praise more. Criticize less.

Read more.  Waste time less.
Promote equality more. Oppress less.
Exercise more. Eat less. 
Conserve more. Pollute less. 

Laugh more. Stress less. (“Anonymous”)

Listen more. Talk less.  (“Anonymous”)

Be brave more.  Fear less.

Donate more. Hoard less.

Achieve more.  Procrastinate less.

Give more. Take less.

Sleep more.  Stay up late less.

Eat healthy foods more.  Eat junk food less.
Smile more.  Frown less.
Wash hands more. Get sick less.

This notepad is from the Eccolo World Traveler "Lofty Thinking" collection.  The author of the words is unknown.

Many thanks to any readers who take the time to comment.

I'm trying to live more, not less.  How about you?  

What suggestions do you have?

Words to Live By - Week 3

The cover of one of my notepads suggests ways we should live more and live less.  Inspired by this message, (on Friday, March 28th, 2014) I wrote a post about "Words to Live By."  I have decided to make weekly updates to this post, until I start repeating myself!  I promise each weekly update will contain more information than just the five new phrases though!

Readers are invited to use the comment section below, if they have new ideas of "words to live by" which would complete the phrase _____________ more. ______________ less."

(Any time I use an idea that is not mine, I will credit the contributor and their blog, if they have one.  Just keep it family friendly, please!)

Here are the ideas for this week:

Give more. Take less.

Sleep more.  Stay up late less.

Eat healthy foods more.  Eat junk food less.
Smile more.  Frown less.
Wash hands more. Get sick less.

Good hand washing is the number one way to stop the spread of infection!  During flu season, or if someone in your family is immunocompromised, you might even consider providing disposable individual towels (or paper towels) to be used.

By the way, I only ran the water a few seconds for this photo, so it wasn't very wasteful!   Click on the link in the photo caption for a tutorial on correct hand hygiene from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 

And yes, the hand-prints in the photo were made by one of my children years ago!

Just as a reminder --

Here is the list of phrases from previous posts: 

Love more. Fight less.

Enjoy more. Complain less.
Believe more. Doubt less.
Relax more. Worry less.
Play more. Work less. 

Praise more. Criticize less.

Read more.  Waste time less.
Promote equality more. Oppress less.
Exercise more. Eat less. 
Conserve more. Pollute less. 

Laugh more. Stress less. (“Anonymous”)

Listen more. Talk less.  (“Anonymous”)

Be brave more.  Fear less.

Donate more. Hoard less.

Achieve more.  Procrastinate less.

This notepad is from the Eccolo World Traveler "Lofty Thinking" collection.  The author of the words is unknown.

Many thanks to any readers who take the time to comment.

I'm trying to live more, not less.  How about you?  

What suggestions do you have?