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March 1, 2025

Hello Followers,

Welcome to March and the weekend!

It is a good day to be happy.

Start each day with a grateful heart.

Whether you have been feeling down or depressed and need a pick me up, or if you want to make someone happy, these phrases and sayings will provide you words of encouragement and remind you…

The importance of choosing to be happy

To surround yourself with happy people

How to be happy in any situation

To just be happy no matter what

That you deserve to be happy

So, let us get started and explore living in the present.

Wherever you are, be all there. —Jim Elliot

Living in the moment, being present in the now, is a very effective strategy for living a happy life.

As many well-known philosophers have stated, "Now is all there is, there really is no other moment."

Our culture does not value the importance of living for now.

We continue to lose the present moment by thinking about the future and the past, conjuring up “what if” scenarios, and generating anxiety about things that probably would not ever happen.

Dan and I make a constant conscious effort to keep ourselves from entering anxiety territory by concentrating on what we are doing in the present moment.

We have noticed that it is harder to bring ourselves into the now when we are bored; it is much easier to think about other things.

However, when doing things we enjoy, it takes little effort for us to remain present.

It is important to be present in any task or activity you are doing.

When you notice your mind wandering, bring yourself back.

I do this by concentrating on my breathing and repeating to myself, "I know I am breathing in, I know I am breathing out."

Enjoy every moment, tune into the now.

Get your mind out of the past, which already happened, and the future, which has not happened yet.

Bring yourself to this very moment because that is all there is.

How to clean your iron

Ceramic or Teflon soleplates are more delicate and require gentle cleaning to avoid scratches.

Ingredients:

Three tablespoons white vinegar

One tablespoon fine salt

A paper towel

Method:

Mix white vinegar and salt in a bowl.

Soak a paper towel in this mixture and gently rub the sole.

Wipe with damp cloth to remove all traces of product.

Caution: Avoid abrasive sponges, which may damage the non-stick coating.

How to remove aluminum iron from ironing board

If your iron is made of aluminum, dry cleaning is ideal to avoid damaging it.

Ingredients:

Parchment paper

Fine salt

Method:

Heat your iron to a low temperature.

Sprinkle salt on a sheet of parchment paper.

Pass the soleplate of the hot iron over the salted paper using light circular movements.

Let cool, then wipe with a damp cloth.

Why does it work?

Salt acts as a natural abrasive, helping to remove impurities without scratching the surface.

Cleaning the steam holes

Over time, the soleplate of your iron becomes dirty, accumulating fabric residue, limescale and burn marks.

Result?

It glides poorly and can even stain your clothes!

Before thinking about replacing, it or buying expensive products, try these natural and economical tips passed down from generation to generation.

No matter what material your iron is made of, there is a suitable solution to make it like new!

How to clean a stainless-steel iron

Stainless steel is sturdy, but it can easily turn black over time.

Fortunately, a simple homemade paste can restore its shine.

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons of baking soda

80 ml cold water

A soft cloth

Method:

Mix baking soda with a little water until you get a thick paste.

Apply this paste to the soleplate of the iron, focusing on burnt spots.

Leave to act for 10 minutes.

Rub gently with a damp cloth to remove the paste.

Dry with clean cloth.

Bonus tip: If any residue remains, rub with a little white vinegar for maximum degreasing effect.

This 10-minute guided meditation is designed to help you cultivate inner peace, release stress, and invite positive energy into your daily life.

Whether you are starting your morning, taking a midday reset, or winding down in the evening, this meditation will help you feel grounded, centered, and aligned.