My brother Graham Reading is a very talented, multi-award winning photographer. When the snow arrived, he wasted no time is seizing the opportunity to show off his artistic talent. The photographic opportunity resulted in some stunning pictures which were printed in the Daily Mail.
Why not check out Graham’s Blog ?
An article from Wikaniko
Let’s take a fresh look at lemons – a fruit with a tangy citrus fragrance and flavour that we are all familiar with, great in food and drinks, and also very handy for lots of things in your home! You can even grow a lemon tree in a sheltered spot in your garden in the UK!
Here are some uses for lemons that you may not know about…
For a long time now, I have been saying I was going to write my book but never actually getting down to it. Well, I decided the procrastination had to stop. I had to commit and I had to become accountable. The book is going to be about my journey and it will be dedicated to my late dad. As today, 19th January would have been his 92nd birthday, what better date than that to start.
I set a time mid afternoon to start as I had other things to finish first. Even that didn’t go according to plan and I was running late! Suddenly I found my self saying I’m late, I’m late for a very important date! (From Alice in Wonderland) Suddenly lots of fond memories starting flooding through about my dad. Alice was amongst his favourites. He was even a member of The Lewis Carroll Society. I did manage to settle down and get started eventually. I made copious notes and started to recall many of the incidents and adventures that had shaped my journey. I felt an amazing feeling – as though my late dad were present . So I am on task at last. The work has begun and I look forward to the days ahead as I complete the story of my journey so far. I know I am going to enjoy the experience although writing a book was never an original plan. My life has been a real roller coaster and one I never thought others would be interested to share but in recent years I have mixed with so many who say I have a story to tell . So they have persuaded me to put pen to paper. To stop the procrastination and complete the task. Watch this space…………………
What have you been procrastinating about?
Last night, I was delighted to be invited to attend The Picture of a Poem, an exhibition out on at Dimbola lodge, which is part of my Wightbuzz network. What a treat we had in store. We met two very talented young men who presented their poetry and photography.
I would like to introduce you to Sam Scadgell & Harrison Wavell
It was an absolute delight to be part of this preview evening.
How Healthy Is Your Indoor Environment?
Did you know that indoor air quality can be up to 100 times worse for you than
the air we breathe outside?
Indoor pollutants such as mould, pet dander and pollen combine with
chemicals in everyday products, making our homes a pretty toxic place to be.
As we spend at least 50% of our time indoors (more in winter), we are actually
at risk of developing allergies, asthma and worse.
Indoor air pollution is easy to manage once you understand where it comes
from. In many cases, pollutants and toxic chemicals such as polyurethane and
formaldehyde are in the items you bring into your home, such as furnishings,
paints and wall coverings. Curtains, carpets, mattresses and other absorbent
fabrics can trap airborne chemical “nasties”, as well as being a breeding
ground for dust mites and other harmful allergens.
Indoor pollutants known as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) are all
around us. They’re not listed as ingredients, but they’re in most household
products, such as cleaning agents, solvents, plastic, even cosmetics. When
they vaporise, they combine with other compounds to form ozone, which
really is not good stuff to breathe.
Remember; if there are chemicals and VOC’s in a product, they can escape
and they won’t be good for you if they do.
The simplest way to keep indoor air healthy is through good ventilation. By
regularly opening your windows (even in the winter), you’ll replace polluted air
with cleaner outdoor air. This also minimises the mould and stops harmful
allergenic spores being released into the air or recycled via air conditioning
units.
Water-based glues, adhesives and finishes will contain lower VOC levels,
while “green” cleaning products help reduce toxins, as citrus and pine-based
solvents react with ozone to create formaldehyde. Alternatively, vinegar or
baking soda mixed with warm water makes an excellent all purpose cleaner.
Keep pesticides out of your garden, as they’re easy to walk in on your shoes
and clothing and always keep filters and vents clean, as pollutants can cycle
through air ducts, central heating and cooling mechanisms.
Some Interesting Facts
5,100: the number of petrochemicals available for home use which have
never been tested for exposure to human health and the environment.
63: the number of synthetic chemical products found in the average home,
translating to roughly 45 litres of harmful chemicals per household.
100: the number of times higher that indoor air pollution levels can be above
outdoor air pollution levels.
10 million: the number of dust mites that may inhabit a standard size double
mattress.
1000: the number of dust particles which settle on a square centimetre each
hour.
2.3 billion: the weight in kilos of chemicals that the cleaning industry uses
each day.
Staggering…….
Take a look through the cleaning products in the Wikaniko shop to find out
how
you can make your home a healthier place to be!
Are you ready to stand out in your business this year? Want the strategies to do so? Check
out this new book by Karen Williams from Self Discovery Coaching which launches on Amazon
today. Order the book on Amazon before midnight tonight, and get 4 great bonuses. http://howtostandout.co.uk/amazon-offer
I bought this book at Karen’s Star Biz conference in November. I met Karen in 2011 at the launch of her first book and have been very impressed. She has had a great influence on me and I am certainly going to stand out in my business this year. I am starting my own book on Saturday (on what would have been my Dad’s 91st birthday – and the book will be dedicated to him) and I am just planning a conference in the Autumn. Life has been a very difficult journey but with people like Karen influencing me, I have arrived at an awesome time in my life and now is my time to shine and to help many others shine with me.
How do you plan to stand out in your business?
I was recently given an Amazon voucher and decided to get a couple of books to help my business. After much deliberation, I chose The Go-Giver and the Go Giver Sells More by Bob Burg and John David Mann. What an excellent read. They are Global bestsellers and I quote from the cover
“Most people just laugh when they hear the secret to success is giving…Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”
Brian Tracy, author of The Psychology of Achievement, writes, “These five principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfil your dreams!”
and Seth Godin, author of The Dip says “Most people don’t have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you did. And, I’m certai that you’ll be glad you did.”
I am certainly I did and I am now lending them to the members of my Wightbuzz network. I know they will make a BIG difference.
If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.
My daddy was a very wise and wonderful man and this week it would have been his 91st birthday. As I plan to start my book in his memory on 19th January, I am recalling so many fond memories. This was a saying he used. It has been such a great one to follow. If only everyone would follow this the world would be a better place. I am sure he would have been proud of me in an incident on the ferry last year. I was returning to my beautiful Isle of Wight and the ferry was nearing Cowes so I returned to my vehicle. I put my bag in the back but was very careful to make sure I put my knee out to prevent the door swinging out, mindful that there was another car behind. The owner of the said car had clearly had a bad day and thought I woud be a great victim to vent her anger! She approached me and shouted!! She accused me of being about to smash her headlight. Quick as a flash I piped up “I’m sorry you have had a bad day. I have had a brilliant one. I hope yours gets better!! and with that I hopped back into the cab preparing to disembark and complete my journey home.:)
Why on earth she wanted to raise her blood pressure over an incident that hadn’t happened, I will never know!!!
Do you have any favourite sayings that remind you of a loved one?
I hate paperwork – It is my achilles heel or should I say it was!! That is until I discovered Liz McIntyre.
I am so glad that I followed my own top tip for networking. If I hadn’t given Liz McIntyre that business card that day many months ago, she would not now be taking on my paperwork! She would not now be helping me move my network group, Wightbuzz to a new level. Paperwork – sorted!!
I just love chocolate and now I am lucky enough to stock it in my eco-friendly online supermarket. Wikaniko is part of my portfolio of businesses and supplies over 900 products that are eco- friendly. Healthy, raw chocolate. Would you like a supermarket of your own where you too can sell chocolate? Wikaniko is a home based business that suits so any different people. I have a growing team and would love to help more people grow their own businesses.
If you want to know more or buy some lovely chocolate , then click http://lynblackledge.wikaniko.com/fru/pg/39835/pid/8a5581ce-e2c1-4cf5-a771-a879c50a6048/default.aspx and why not pop over to my facebook page and “like” the page. The chocolate is scrummy. I can vouch for that.