Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “…There are two types of artists – the ones that are just going to have fun and want to show their stuff to the world, and the ones who are going to have to live off of their productions.  …There are people who are going to like it, and there will be people who hate it; But you can’t let those people intimidate you. You can’t work around other people and what their thoughts are. …One of the biggest problems with artists is they let people dictate their art. …You have to get out there and communicate with people. One of the main reasons they will buy your stuff is because they had that connection to you – and by talking about your piece you might be able to open their eyes to something they didn’t see. …You have to have a good marketing strategy.  …You do want to make sure that wherever you are going to show your stuff that you know the demographics of the area …you have to tailor your work around area’s financial demographics.” ...

-- Preserving Food -- Today's article was submitted to us via Stacy of Extra Space Storage on behalf of the author: Tim Eyre works with customers on behalf of   http://www.extraspace.com , helping them with their self storage needs. Tim also write on self storage, recycling, energy conservation and other topics at http://blog.extraspace.com Can Do Attitude What You Can and Can't Do When Canning Canning may be a fairly simple process, but it does have its pitfalls. Especially when we're first learning to can, it can be heartbreaking to find a lid unsealed after processing, or a green bean going black or moldy after a few weeks in the jar. Fortunately, we can not only learn from our mistakes, but we can also lean on the advice of other canning masters in order to avoid future "jams" in the process. Over the years I have had the opportunity to learn from several great canners and while I still worry a little over each batch,...

-- Quote of the Day -- I may not have gone where I intended to go,  but I think I have ended up where I intended to be.  ~ Douglas Adams -- Free E-book Offer ! --  Sibu Beauty has brought together 8 experts in a variety of disciplines to encourage changes in everyday life to help improve people's lives and the life of the planet. The result is a free, downloadable e-book designed to present some everyday advice towards sustainability. We would like to offer you, at no cost, the Sibu Beauty " Sustainability: Everyday Ideas for a Better You and a Healthier Planet " e-book: Direct Link  http://www.sibubeauty.com/ebook/sibubeauty-sustainability.pdf  -- News for Radio Show Listeners -- Radio show listeners can now connect with their friends on FaceBook in a new way when dropping by the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show... Anyone can listen to the radio show for free, but registering (which is free) ...

 -- Blog Hop Contest --  Vacation Reads Giveaway Hop - July 19t to 25th Hosted by: I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & The Bookish Mama We are thrilled to participate in yet another blog hop contest along with more than a hundred other bloggers. Our prize offer will be an e-book copy of the first volume of the Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green series: About Trash Talk - It's Easy to be Green book 1: You have the power to do the right thing. This book is packed with ways to re-use and re-purpose waste. Trash Talk inspires the reader through education about recycling, offering tips on reducing, refusing and rethinking "waste" issues. Save money at the same time too!  *Click on the hyper-linked title above to find more information about the book series and to find sample chapters that you can read. To enter - simply subscribe to our blog (look on the right sid...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations.  I may not reach them,  but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them,  and try to follow where they lead.”  ~ Louisa May Alcott  -- Referral Corner -- Well, it is time for another installment of recommended resources - we hope you'll take the time to visit their sites, and if you decide to communicate with them do let them know that you heard of them from our blog :) Organic Connect Mag - an award-winning publication with a core belief that you can’t be fully healthy in an unhealthy environment. Info : www.OrganicConnectMag.com   AVIVA - offers international volunteers the opportunity to make a vital contribution to communities and endangered wildlife while enjoying a life changing, hands on volunteering experience in South Africa. Info : http://aviva-sa.com Recycle Across America - is fo...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today is our 23rd episode in this series - Featuring 2 experts on Green and Sustainable Technology … you won't want to miss this broadcast!   John Barrie edits Sustainable Design Update and is also a contributing writer for EcoGeek - one of the top 10 ecologically themed websites. John is an experienced architect; he conducts workshops on energy efficient design, architectural design, indoor air quality, facilities management and new building technologies. His life purpose in helping the world’s impoverished people has led him to dedicate his time to a group called Appropriate Technology Collaborative . Green2Gold (an international non-profit organization) founder, Alan Tratner , discusses the organization & the important work it accomplishes. Alan is a well-spoken, talented and passionate man; ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “T he goal was to challenge the next generation, young people, to make a difference for extreme poverty and injustice in the world   …to connect people who need something to live for, with people who just need something to live. …we see young people challenged to do something, to start an organization, we have story after story of people who have been impacted by this project. …You can make a difference, but expect difficulties - don’t expect it to be easy sailing. …Empowerment is the way to go. …People are just as intelligent and just as capable no matter where you go – it is just a matter of circumstances, resources and education or environment… They are waiting for a chance, or an opportunity. A lot of times people can get overwhelmed with all the need out there – but the best thing is to put your time into the thing that breaks your heart and combine that with what you love to do. …It seems like so few people are doing...