Why Eggs Aren't Just for Eating

Why Eggs Aren't Just for Eating

The egg is a symbol of Easter, and of rebirth, as well as one of our most versatile foods. But it is so much more… 

The egg is one of the most versatile items used in cooking, but its list of uses does not really end within the borders of a frying pan.

It can be used in many other activities including arts and crafts, skin care, creation of musical instruments and even gardening. If you have plenty of spare eggs at home, you can try out the some of these cool egg-based items.

Make your life “eggciting” by enjoying the many uses of eggs.


Text reprinted with permission from Life Hack. Copyright 2008. All rights reserved.

 

Yolk-Based Facial Cleanser

Egg yolks are rich in Vitamin A, that moisturizes skin and keeps it healthy. Mix a couple of yolks together and add a little water. You’ll get a facial cleanser that helps delay some of the signs of aging.

White-Based Facial Cleanser

The egg white cleanser is a good supplementary material for its yolk-based counterpart. If the yolk facial cleanser prevents skin aging, the egg white cleanser smoothens the skin. It removes the puffiness beneath the eyelids, blurs the pores and makes the skin tighter. You can alternate both facial cleansers nightly for maximum results.

 

Shampoo

The egg is a natural moisturizer, making it a good ingredient for shampoos. To create egg shampoo, crack an egg and mix the yolk with olive oil and water. You can start using the solution once it lathers. Apply the egg shampoo on damp hair for a few minutes before rinsing. The egg’s fat and nutritional contents will add shine and bounce to your hair. This shampoo is perfect for hair damaged by pollution, chlorine and excessive sunshine.

Food Paint

If you want to add color and style to your pastries, just decorate them with egg yolk-based paint. Prepare the paint by mixing the egg yolk with 2 ml of water. Place the mixture in different containers then add food coloring to each. Now, you can paint cool patterns on your cookies right before baking them. The paint not only adds design, but it also gives your pastries a richer flavor.

Pots for Small Plants

In terms of getting nutrition, small plants often get bullied by weeds and larger plants. To ensure their survival, you can plant them in soil that is half-filled with egg shells . The calcium from the shell will promote the young plant’s growth and keep it healthy. When the plant reaches the height of three inches, you can transfer it to your garden. As for the eggshell, you can use it as a pot for another plant or use it as compost material.

 

Compost Material

Eggs, being nutritious food products, can provide soil with enough nutrients to make your garden plants healthy. When making compost, simply mix crushed eggshells with the green component. The calcium content of your compost will greatly increase, making the soil richer. Your plants, in turn, will be more robust.

 

Leather Cleaner

Egg white can be used to clean and restore leather. Its thick and sticky base easily removes dirt from a leather surface, upon scrubbing. The base also forms a protective covering on the leather, that gives the surface luster and some protection from temperature changes. To prepare the cleaning solution, crack two eggs and separate the whites. Place the whites in a bowl and you can start cleaning your leather items.

 

 

Glue

Egg white is naturally sticky. If you touch it, it will cause your fingers to stick the moment it dries. Try using the egg’s sticky base when mending light items like paper and cardboard. You will notice that it works just like all-purpose glue, with the nearly the same amount of holding power. You can even use egg white to create paper mache paste, if you mix it with flour, water, sugar and alum.

 

 

Pest Repellant

Scattering crushed eggshells on the leaves of plants can keep soft-bodied pests away from your plants. Snails and slugs, known as notorious leaf eaters, will hurt their bellies if they run over the jagged corners of crushed eggshells. Once they get hurt, they will move away from your garden as soon as possible.

 

Musical Instruments

With the current popularity of the acoustic setup, many live acts use egg shakers as percussion instruments during their gigs. You can create an egg shaker by removing the egg’s contents while maintaining its shell intact. Put two teaspoons of uncooked rice or mung beans inside the shell, then cover its opening with tape and superglue. When your egg shaker is ready, you can practice using it with the acoustic guitar. You’ll be amazed at how a small simple-sounding instrument can blend well with the guitar’s music.

 

Candle Mold

Are you amazed with an egg’s perfect oval shape? Why not make candles using the eggshell as a candle mold. Pour molten candle wax inside an eggshell, then add the wick and a little perfume. When the wax dries, crack the eggshell open. You will find a nice egg-shaped candle to stylize your home or illuminate your room during power outages.

 

Woolworths comeback!

Hello, Woolworths.co.uk calling! We are working our socks off to bring Woolies back as quickly as possible and are currently building an amazing online store, full of great products for you and your family. We will be launching in the summer but we couldn't let this be our first egg-less Easter in 100 years. So, instead of selling them, we'll be stashing them away in our magical Woolies Wonderland! Hidden within this fun-packed fantasy world are five mystical eggs. Find all five and you could win an amazing family home entertainment system! and don't forget to tell all your friends and family that Woolworths is back online. Happy Easter (Egg Hunting!) Woolworths.co.uk

EARTH HOUR TONIGHT!!!!

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THIS SATURDAY 28 MARCH AT 8.30PM YOU CAN VOTE EARTH BY SWITCHING OFF YOUR LIGHTS FOR ONE HOUR - EARTH HOUR.

 

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e-newsletter From Rachael Hertogs
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March 09 Free e-newsletter From Rachael Hertogs Archive newsletters can be found at http://angel-healing.tripod.com   Hello! It has been a while again, and again I have lots of news! I have new products on my website www.moontimes.co.uk …with great books for women (ideal for mothers day gifts!) - Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way,  My Little Red Book, The Secret Pleasures of the Menopause and my compilation ‘not for profit’ book- Thirteen moons- Some of you have bought my Women’s Wisdom booklets over the years….well I have taken the ‘best bits’ of the booklets and created a 250+ page book called Thirteen Moons – it includes a Moon Journal for you to fill in and chart the connection between your cycle and the moon, as well as containing many articles by inspiring and amazing women, poems, art, stories and much more! Also products such as women’s health kits, Bella Bees wonderful soothing balms, bamboo and hemp nappies, eco cleaning products, Green Bike oil etc! check it out www.moontimes.co.uk     I also just wanted to highlight to those of you in Bristol….The Bristol Women’s Show, Ashton Gate, Bristol 29th March   £5 entry with loads of freebies, workshops, advice, fashions shows, goody bags http://www.bristolwomensshow.co.uk hope to see you there!   Have a happy mothers day and enjoy the sunshine J blessings, Rachael xxx
Courses and Reiki Shares:
Reiki II Practitioners Class   Reiki II class starts April 14th   -Tuesday Evenings  and runs over 6 weeks in Montpelier    Reiki II is about building on Level I, this level increases the flow of reiki energy and includes a further attunement. Reiki symbols are also given to help with more specific areas of healing and to allow distant treatments. There are a number of requirements and case studies to fulfill before receiving your practitioners certificate. For further information, please contact Rachael on 9537765 email info@rachaelhertogs.co.uk www.rachaelhertogs.co.uk   Reiki Share Dates for 2009- all Shares will be at Akousis  (Fairlawn Rd, Montpelier) Friday Evenings April 24th, June 19th, Aug 7th, Oct 2nd and Dec 4th contact me to confirm attendance.   Menstrual Health Workshop- at The Goddess Show: Bath Show Ground, 7th June I'll be there with my Moon Lodge doing workshops and selling my products! do check their website: http://www.goddessshow.co.uk/welcome.html
The Bristol Green Store EXPANDS….
We now have a stall in the Exchange Hall, St Nicks Market, Corn St, Bristol   We’ll have our usual range of green & practical products from cleaning products such as Soap Nuts, vinegar, organic soap flakes to cloth nappies and wraps (new and 2nd hand), ‘personal care’ items; toothpaste, organic cotton wool, Mooncups….  locally made items such as Bella Bees Balms, Moons Times organic pads & panty liners, Simply Natural Homes natural cleaners, wooden hand crafted items etc We accept Real Nappy Campaign Vouchers and offer Bio D washing up liquid refils! Green Earth Paints, Thermafleece and more still available at our Chessel St Shop Bedminster. website  www.bristolgreenstore.co.uk facebook- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bristol/Bristol-Green-Store/56935198168?ref=share Products on offer at St Nicks- natural cleaning products, Lactivist baby t-shirts, cloth nappies, breast pads, Bella Bees wonderful balms, Moon Times eco sanitary wear, natracare pads, organic cotton wool (throw away and washable!),  wooden goods, recycled china necklaces, green bike oil, and so much more!!
Events and Networking EVENTS pencil in to your diaries.... The Bristol Women’s Show, Ashton Gate, Bristol 29th March   £5 entry with loads of freebies, workshops, advice, fashions shows, goody bags http://www.bristolwomensshow.co.uk   The Goddess Show: Bath Show Ground, 7th June  I'll be there with my Moon Lodge doing workshops and of course selling my products! do check their website: http://www.goddessshow.co.uk/welcome.html   The Garden Festival, Hellens Manor, Herefordshire 13 & 14 June  A wonderful festival celebrating all that’s green: from plants, to hand carved wooden objects, woven baskets, clothes, brick a brac and much more…well worth a visit! http://www.thegardenfestival.co.uk/   Quest Natural Health Show, Newton Abbott Race Course, 2-5 July A wonderful weekend of workshops and stalls and music Moon Times will be there with a stall and Moon Lodge and Joanna who created the Daughters In Flower Cards will be offering readings! http://www.questuk.co.uk      SACRED ARTS CAMP International Dance and Voice Camp 22nd MAY to 30th MAY 09 Held in Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, England   Sacred Arts Camp - be part of a delightful international community that honours the spiritual richness of the world. Building Community in rhythm with earth and sky, celebrating life through dance, voice and creative play.   Sacred Arts Camp is an alcohol, drugs and dog free camp!   The Dances of Universal Peace are the main focus of the Camp. These simple, heart-opening dances are based on sacred phrases from the world's spiritual traditions. Sing your heart out; experience the joy of singing together, explore your voice, discover harmony and learn beautiful songs from many traditions. Sharing groups offer opportunities to explore current themes, skills sharing, men’s and women’s groups and celebrating our young adults. For adults & children of all ages, camp is a wonderful place for creativity, play and making new friends. Teenagers form a vibrant community within the camp, creating music, sharing and forming long lasting friendships. CONTACT DETAILS Web: www.sacredartscamp.org Email: hello@sacredeartscamp.org Phone: Diane +44-(0) 1297 33700   Your Community Clinic- see website for dates and venues! Provide yourself with an opportunity for rest and enhance self esteem, feel more peaceful, content, positive and better able to cope with day to day stresses!£10 for 30 mins. Treatments are 30 minutes- although 1 hour sessions can be booked. see web site for therapies, venues and dates www.yourcommunityclinic.com  Peace Dances in Bristol With Tansen - an international teacher and mentor for thedances of universal peace . "The Dances of Universal Peace change lives. And the world changes life by life. All over the earth people long for an alternative to the numbing effects of consumerism, to the fear of diversity that drives humanity apart. They long for an actual experience of reverence for the earth and life in all its forms. The dances show how." Neil Douglas-Klotz.  Dances of Universal Peace offer a way to touch the spiritual essence of ourselves and of others through sacred chant and movement. Saturday 21st March  doors open, drinks available from 10am Horfield Quaker Meeting House 300 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8PDTickets on the door £25 (£20 concessions)All welcome – no previous experience or pre-booking needed. Please bring veggie lunch to share. Ffi tel Celia 0117 924 1023 celia@beeson-1.demon.co.uk
Flower Eco Tips    When choosing flowers forMother's day and gifts, consider where  your flowers have come from, what  conditions they might have been grown  in, and how far they've had to travel to get to you! Many cut flowers have a sizable carbon footprint because they are grown abroad and shipped thousands of miles to the U.K. Pesticides may also have been used to grow them which can be harmful to both workers and the environment.   Don't despair though there are plenty of greener options available.... 1. Smell the Seasons. Bulb flowers like Daffodils, tulips and hyacinths are not far away...we all associate sunflowers with summer - even winter has its share of beautiful, seasonal flowers. 2. Fair Trade flowers - consider the impact on the people in the country they were grown in. Were they grown in heat controlled greenhouses with pesticides and other chemicals? 3. Local or Organic - Use a florist who is knowledgable about selecting sustainable flowers - either grown locally or from an organic farm. Why not ask for biodegradable ribbons and accessories too?
An affirmation for you - Be Open to Healing I am open to my healing angels. I am healthy, whole, and complete. I allow my Inner Light to shine bright.	And to finish:   The way to love anything is to realize that it might be lost. -G.K. Chesterton

I Am a Human Being

I Am a Human Being

Afrikaans Ek is 'n menslike wese, dus is geen menslike dinge vir my vreemd nie. Albanian Asgjë njerëzore s'është e huaj për mua përderisa jam njeri. Catalonian Sóc un ésser humà; això fa que rés humà em sigui aliè. Czech Jsem clovek, a nic lidského mi není cizí. Danish Jeg er et menneske, så intet menneskeligt er mig fremmed. Dutch Ik ben een mens, dus niets menselijks is mij vreemd. English I am a human being, so nothing human is alien to me. Estonian Olen inimene, miski inimlik ei ole mulle võõras. Finnish Olen ihminen, eikä mikään inhimillinen ole minulle vierasta. French Je suis un homme, et rien de ce qui est humain ne m'est étranger. Frisian Ikke ben ien minske, dus neat minskliks is me frjemd. German Ich bin ein Mensch, also ist mir nichts Menschliches fremd. Greek (Eimai anthropos ke tipota to anthropino then mou einai xeno.) Grunnegs Ik bin n minsk, dus niks minskleks is mie vrumd. Hebrew (Ben enosh anoxi; ein dvar enosh hazar li.) Hungarian Ember vagyok, es semmi emberitol nem idegenkedem. Icelandic ég er manneskja og því er ekkert mennskt mér framandi. Indonesian Aku adalah seorang manusia : segala sesuatu yang manusiawi tidaklah asing. Irish Is duine daoine mé féin, mar sin mé haon ionadh liom rud ar dith daona. Italian Sono un'essere umano, per cui niente di umano mi è estraneo. Japanese (Watashi wa ningen dearu. Ningen ni kakawaru koto nara nandemo jibun ni muen de aru to wa omowanai.) Korean (Nanun inkan iki taemune inkan e kwalyundoin il iramyon muet ikena nawa kwankyeka uptako saengkak haji ahnunda.) Nepali (Maanchhe nai hu; tyasaile maanchhekai vishaymaa malaai kehi pani chij biraano laagdaina.) Norwegian Jeg er menneske, intet menneskelig er meg fremmed. Papiamentu Mi ta un hende humano, pesei nada humano ta stranjo p'ami. Polish Czlowiekiem jestem i nic co ludzkie nie jest mi obce. Portuguese Eu sou um ser humano, por isso tudo o que é humano não me é alheio. Romani Dooleske ka me som komunis, na tsi komuneskaano naa frendo mange. Romanian Sunt om si nimic din ceea ce este omenesc nu-mi este strain. Russian (Ja chelovek, i nichto chelovecheskoe mne ne chuzhdo.) Sami Dasgo mun lean olmmos, ii miige olmmoslas leat munnje vieris. Serbian Covek sam, i nista ljudsko nije mi strano. Slovak Som clovek, a nic l'udsk mi nie je cudzie. Slovenian Clovek sem, nic clove skega mi ni tuje. Spanish Soy un ser humano, por eso todo lo que es humano no me es ajeno. Swahili Mimi ni mtu, si kitu cha mtu ambacho ni kigeni mwangu. Swedish Jag är människa, intet mänskligt är mig främmande. Tagalog Ako ay isang tao, kaya lahat ng karanasang pang tao ay alam ko Turkish Ben bir insanim ve insane özgü hiçbir sey bana yabanci degildir. Ukrainian (Ia lyudyna, a tomu nishcho lyuds'ke meni ne chuzhe.) Vietnamese Tôi là môt con nguði, cho nên không có dièu gì vé con nguði là la lùng dói vòi tõi.

Publius Terentius Afer (195 or 185 B.C.-159 B.C.) Roman Republic playwright known in English as Terence Quote originally appeared as "Homo sum, humani nil a me alienum puto" in his 154 B.C. play "Heauton Timorumenos" ("The Self-Tormentor") Translations are by Humanity's Team country coordinators and from contributions to Web site of Belgium's Jos van Geffen

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DANCE OF 1000 HANDS...

DANCE OF 1000 HANDS... Read the paragraph below FIRST before you watch the video   There is an awesome dance, called the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, which is making the rounds across the net. Considering the tight coordination required, their  accomplishment is nothing short of amazing, even if they were not all deaf.  Yes, you read correctly.  All 21 of the dancers are complete deaf-mutes. Relying only on signals from trainers at the four corners of the stage, these extraordinary dancers deliver a visual spectacle that is at once intricate and stirring.   Its first major international debut was in Athens at the closing ceremonies for the 2004 Paralympics. But it had long been in the repertoire of the Chinese Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe and had traveled to more than 40 countries.   Its lead dancer is 29 year old Tai Lihua, who has a BA from theHubei Fine Arts Institute.  The video was recorded in Beijing during the Spring Festival this year.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgHmSdpjEIk

The Proof is on its way!

It's Finally Time...

THE PROOF
A film that will change the way humanity looks at Oneness

On April 15th, James Twyman releases his new film: THE PROOF. What if it's possible to actually prove that the mystics and saints were correct when they said that we actually are ONE? And what if it could be done in a fun, exciting way that touches millions of people who would not normally be attracted to such ideas?

SEE THE TRAILER:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR8OIAmeXs

The film will be released as a free gift in April, a downloadable movie that will change the way you look at yourself and the world you live in. Best of all, you'll then have an opportunity to learn how to experience this phenomenon yourself in a special Internet course produced by Hay House.

You won't want to miss this. Spread the word:
PROOF IS ON THE WAY!!!