Add the active dry yeast into the bowl and let the yeast dissolve for about 10 minutes. Stir the mixture well.    Follow the calendar for each day's instructions.

Summary: Pour the warm water into a bowl. Get a plastic or glass container and mix the flour and sugar together. Add the milk and yeast mixture to the container slowly while stirring everything together. Wrap the container with plastic wrap. Mark this mixture as "Day 1".


Pressing flowers is done best with small, flat flowers, such as pansies and lilacs. Stay away from flowers with fleshy stems or extra-thin petals, which can end up damaged. After the first week, remove the flowers and replace the paper with fresh, dry sheets. Then put the flowers back under the weights to continue pressing them.

Summary: Choose your flowers. Wait for 1–3 weeks.


Forgiving yourself doesn't mean that you excuse or pardon misbehavior on your part. It simply means that you take an honest look at your past, admit your transgressions, and keep moving forward without beating yourself up. To err is human, so forgive yourself and move forward.  The first step in forgiveness is to recognize the wrong. Have you hurt someone else? Have you hurt yourself? Did you fail yourself? Correct the problem. Maybe it's something as simple as apologizing to the one you hurt (including yourself). Or maybe it involves changing your actions to show someone you've hurt how you recognize your part in their pain. When you start to beat yourself up, use Positive Emotion Refocusing Technique. For 45 seconds, close your eyes, breathe deeply, and imagine a peaceful place or someone you love. Tap into the positive emotions that surround you, and in your peaceful state, ask yourself what you can do to make yourself feel better. Use PERT techniques at the very moment that when negative thoughts begin. It will assist in changing your perception of your thoughts and will either stop or reduce negativity and stress. Unfortunately we live in a society where we constantly compare ourselves to others. We judge ourselves on how smart, pretty, thin, or successful we are in comparison to others.  The first step is to notice how often it occurs and how you feel when that occurs. It often causes a great deal of pain for many. Remember, that comparisons put the focus on the wrong person--you can only control your actions, not anyone else's. You are too special to be compared to anyone else--your individual gifts and abilities are what make you unique and you. Thoughts are incredibly powerful. It only takes 30 seconds of thinking of a negative thought for it to become part of our subconscious. But you can train your brain to learn to control what you allow into your life.  The easiest way to deal with negative thoughts is to simply ignore them. Meditation can often help you to train your mind to release negativity instead of holding onto it. Surround yourself with positivity in order to feel happier. Hang out with people who are optimistic and hopeful, and pick up hobbies that you enjoy. Dwelling on negativity only fuels unhappiness. Therefore it's important to train your brain to not only recognize the negative, but to also change it to a positive.   For example, instead of saying, "I can't do this," say something like, "I can do this and I will do this." Instead of saying, "It's not my day," try saying instead, "I am in control of this day." Use writing to change your thoughts by creating a gratitude journal or writing a gratitude letter.

Summary: Be forgiving. Practice PERT. Stop rating yourself. Turn negatives to positives. Use positive self-talk.


There is compelling scientific evidence that a plant-based diet, comprised of vegetables, legumes and whole grains is considerably healthier than the typical meat-eater's diet.  This shows up in several different metrics that you can mention to make a strong case:   Life expectancy: Studies show that a vegetarian diet is linked to lower death rates and longer life expectancy. Geographical and historical studies have shown that societies with low meat consumption, such as those in the Russian Caucasus or the Hunzakuts of Pakistan, live considerably longer (generally over 80 years old) than societies (such as the Eskimos or the Greenlanders) that have the highest meat consumption in the world.   Cancer: There is evidence to suggest that vegetarians have about half the cancer risk of meat-eaters. Red meat and processed meats like hot dogs, ham, sausages or bacon, in particular, have been labeled by the World Health Organization as carcinogenic to humans.   Heart disease.  Studies have shown that vegetarians have a lower risk of obesity and coronary heart disease. This is often attributed to the fact that vegetarian diets are generally lower in fat than non-vegetarian diets.  However, eating more vegetables, legumes, and whole grains can actually decrease cholesterol levels, which is a primary indicator for coronary artery disease. A plant-based diet can be delicious and nutritious, sufficient even for top athletes who burn a lot of calories and seek to build muscle. Emphasizing the positive aspects of vegetarianism, such as how it might increase well-being, is a good way to convince people rather than making them feel guilty about their choices.  Terms like "conscious" or "compassionate" eating may be more appealing to some people as they emphasize the positive consequences of making certain food choices rather than requiring them to fit into the strict category of being "vegetarian". Meat is expensive and is generally the highest priced item on grocery bills. A recently published study suggests that vegetarians can save at least $750 per year by avoiding meat. This isn't true at every store, but some careful shopping can make a difference for many people.
Summary: Present the health benefits of a vegetarian diet. Emphasize the positive aspects of vegetarianism. Mention that becoming vegetarian can save money.