YOUR TIME

[2SILLI_4U]

1. ESCAPE IN A MUG

2C. APPLE CIDER

2 CINNAMON STICKS

1 ORANGE WEDGE

4 WHOLE CLOVES

SPLASH SPICED RUM(OPTIONAL)

1. In a small saucepan, combine cider, cinnamon sticks, orange and cloves. Bring to boil over med-high heat.
2. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove cloves and orange, and pour cider into two mugs, garnishing each with a cinnamon stick. Add rum, if desired.

INSTANT STRESS BUSTER

Your kid is whining, the cookies are burning--and you're at the end of your rope. Breathe yourself calm with this simple do-anywhere, do-anytime exercise. It will slow your pulse, lower your blood pressure, and tame tension--in no time.

1. Sit up straight, shoulders back.
2. Inhale slowly and deeply to the count of four, filling your belly with air.
3. Hold for one count.
4. Exhale slowly and completely, to the count of six. Allow your shoulders to relax (but don't let them slump forward).
5. Pause for one count. Repeat four times.
6. Enjoy a moment of nirvana before jumping back into the fray.

 

400= the number of times kids laugh each day; 15= the daily chuckle count for adults