Comments for Modern Hippie Mag http://www.modernhippiemag.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Live Small – Dream Big by Managing Editor http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2011/10/live-small-dream-big/#comment-26868 Managing Editor Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:37:38 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=15111#comment-26868 oh no! it is indeed tricky; i've found that i tend to treat my homes like cups and just fill them to capacity if i don't think about it :) what's helped me in the past when i moved into larger apartments and suddenly had more space than i was used to is reconceptualizing my idea of spaciousness. i like a certain amount of airiness or a feeling of space in my homes. and once i was clear with myself about what that was, and realized that i like to err on the side of slightly emptier than slightly more full, it helped. it became a conscious decision. i LOVE buying new furniture, so another thing i tried was that if there was something i wanted to replace, i got rid of it first and then sat with the empty space for a while until i was sure i wanted to fill it back up. and i'm also a huge fan of organized storage systems so that what i do have is both out of sight and out of mind (because i'm not stressing about how i really should organize my bookshelves or junk drawer)! what are some other tips that might help? oh no! it is indeed tricky; i’ve found that i tend to treat my homes like cups and just fill them to capacity if i don’t think about it :)

what’s helped me in the past when i moved into larger apartments and suddenly had more space than i was used to is reconceptualizing my idea of spaciousness. i like a certain amount of airiness or a feeling of space in my homes. and once i was clear with myself about what that was, and realized that i like to err on the side of slightly emptier than slightly more full, it helped. it became a conscious decision.

i LOVE buying new furniture, so another thing i tried was that if there was something i wanted to replace, i got rid of it first and then sat with the empty space for a while until i was sure i wanted to fill it back up.

and i’m also a huge fan of organized storage systems so that what i do have is both out of sight and out of mind (because i’m not stressing about how i really should organize my bookshelves or junk drawer)! what are some other tips that might help?

]]> Comment on Tea Tree Oil vs. Ringworm by Shayna Teicher http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2010/06/tea-tree-oil-vs-ringworm-2/#comment-26856 Shayna Teicher Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:55:34 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=7493#comment-26856 Hi Shellie! Any luck yet with the Tea Tree Essential oil? If you are using pure, Tea Tree ESSENTIAL oil, neat, on your problem spots,at least 2x daily you should be seeing a difference by now. Also, avoiding long, hot showers will help too, so you're not stripping your skin and leaving it more prone to dermatitis. Hi Shellie! Any luck yet with the Tea Tree Essential oil? If you are using pure, Tea Tree ESSENTIAL oil, neat, on your problem spots,at least 2x daily you should be seeing a difference by now. Also, avoiding long, hot showers will help too, so you’re not stripping your skin and leaving it more prone to dermatitis.

]]> Comment on Kale & Avocado Salad by For the love of Kale….. | wendyellenthomas http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2010/03/kale-avocado-salad/#comment-26853 For the love of Kale….. | wendyellenthomas Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:01:50 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=5297#comment-26853 [...] kale salads were inspired/adapted from Modern Hippie Magazine and Shutterbean.com. A bonus is they are not only easily made ahead of time but I think even [...] [...] kale salads were inspired/adapted from Modern Hippie Magazine and Shutterbean.com. A bonus is they are not only easily made ahead of time but I think even [...]

]]> Comment on Technostress: How You Catch it and How You Cure it! by Kim@How To Manage Stress http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2012/02/technostress-catch-cure/#comment-26850 Kim@How To Manage Stress Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:33:44 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=16888#comment-26850 I really like how well the issues are presented in this article, and being specialized in stress management as well as a tech lover, I completely identify with the subject matter! I'll even go as far as to say that my iPad goes with me EVERYWHERE, so I understand how easy it is to get addicted! :-) To relieve this type of stress, I find meditation very useful. To turn off all electronic devices and sit in the silence from within establishes peace and serenity......and undoubtedly new energy with which to begin working with the devices again! I really like how well the issues are presented in this article, and being specialized in stress management as well as a tech lover, I completely identify with the subject matter! I’ll even go as far as to say that my iPad goes with me EVERYWHERE, so I understand how easy it is to get addicted! :-)
To relieve this type of stress, I find meditation very useful. To turn off all electronic devices and sit in the silence from within establishes peace and serenity……and undoubtedly new energy with which to begin working with the devices again!

]]> Comment on How Can Clothing Design Change the World? by Stefanie Kushner http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2011/12/design-change-woman-wardrobe-environment/#comment-26815 Stefanie Kushner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:44:25 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=16217#comment-26815 At <a href="http://www.baginspiration.com" rel="nofollow">BagInspiration</a> we help women Go Green with Style with eco friendly handbags. Love reading about the designers that help all of us fashion conscious women bring that into every part of our wardrobe. At BagInspiration we help women Go Green with Style with eco friendly handbags. Love reading about the designers that help all of us fashion conscious women bring that into every part of our wardrobe.

]]> Comment on Live Small – Dream Big by Susan http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2011/10/live-small-dream-big/#comment-26788 Susan Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:38:40 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=15111#comment-26788 I went from a 2500 square foot house to a motor home (32 foot) for three years. Now that I'm back in a 1500 square foot house I find it filling up again. That is my biggest problem. I'm constantly clearing out and culling items--and yet--in my experience, you must be constantly on guard or your space will fill up instead of filling you up. I went from a 2500 square foot house to a motor home (32 foot) for three years. Now that I’m back in a 1500 square foot house I find it filling up again. That is my biggest problem. I’m constantly clearing out and culling items–and yet–in my experience, you must be constantly on guard or your space will fill up instead of filling you up.

]]> Comment on The Perfect Little Black Eco-Friendly Dress by Lisa http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2012/01/perfect-black-ecofriendly-dress/#comment-26785 Lisa Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:38 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=16759#comment-26785 It is great that designers are supporting the environment by donating part of their proceeds but that does not make the design Eco-friendly. Only one designer ( Allison Parris) was listed as using organic fabrics! I will only wear organic fabrics, do you know how hard it is to find a dress for a special occasion that is truly Eco!? It is great that designers are supporting the environment by donating part of their proceeds but that does not make the design Eco-friendly. Only one designer ( Allison Parris) was listed as using organic fabrics! I will only wear organic fabrics, do you know how hard it is to find a dress for a special occasion that is truly Eco!?

]]> Comment on What Secrets Are You Hiding? by Natali http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2012/01/secrets-hiding/#comment-26770 Natali Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:14:41 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=16397#comment-26770 Yes i believe that people hold alot of guilt inside for instance myself over my childhood and the things i have put myself thru. I am very young but i feel very guilty over choices ive made. For instance i have always been feeling haunted by the fact that when i was 9years old my cousin whom i consider a xclose fatherly figure would molest me for years and give me candy to be shut. I feel ashame now that it has been many years i confessed to my mom about it but i feel worse because my brothers i feel think thw worse of me. I would like to forget and move on but my self esteem and confisence as a young lady is very low Yes i believe that people hold alot of guilt inside for instance myself over my childhood and the things i have put myself thru. I am very young but i feel very guilty over choices ive made. For instance i have always been feeling haunted by the fact that when i was 9years old my cousin whom i consider a xclose fatherly figure would molest me for years and give me candy to be shut. I feel ashame now that it has been many years i confessed to my mom about it but i feel worse because my brothers i feel think thw worse of me. I would like to forget and move on but my self esteem and confisence as a young lady is very low

]]> Comment on The Value of Time by kara rane http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2012/01/time/#comment-26768 kara rane Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:13:44 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=17213#comment-26768 hi Steve- thank YOU for these ideas*! powerful alternatives to our current failing system. and agree on the collaborative genius of a Community Vision aligned with a higher good purpose. Our earth. Our sea. Our air. Our time... these are not commodities to be prospered and controlled by individuals, but gifts for all of us to share. hi Steve-
thank YOU for these ideas*! powerful alternatives to our current failing system.
and agree on the collaborative genius of a Community Vision aligned with a higher good purpose. Our earth. Our sea. Our air. Our time… these are not commodities to be prospered and controlled by individuals, but gifts for all of us to share.

]]> Comment on Welcome to 2012! by Francis Scheuer ll http://www.modernhippiemag.com/2012/01/2012/#comment-26727 Francis Scheuer ll Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:33:25 +0000 http://www.modernhippiemag.com/?p=17207#comment-26727 A nice angle on our culture. A nice angle on our culture.

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