C.E.S. - Screen Free Week

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Hello,
We all know why to practice Screen Free Week, but how much do we even when we commit to it? Here is a helpful guideline of how to do it in a busy screen loving society.
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IDEA OPTIONS
A) All week no screen - no exceptions
B) Important Tasks Only - educational or business
C) Quality Time (QT) - family & friends
D) 1/2 days - day use or night use only
E) Any combo of the above
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THE IDEA(S): 

SCREEN FREE WEEK

WHEN: April 29^th to May 5^th

WHO: Anyone

WHERE: Wherever you are.

WHAT: A week free of screens – as best we can...
Finding it hard? Check out this quick blog:
http://wackycelebrations.blogspot.ca/2013/05/re-screen-free-week.html

WHY:
As this is the month to care about our planet and all things on it, this does also include ourselves. It has become more and more apparent that our society has grown with technology, to include a dependency on not only screens but all and any technology that we can afford. As technology aids us in our day to day activities, it also becomes more and more necessary to break free from the many screens. Technology is great to use as a tool, but when it comes to being "real human beings", we need to remember that life continues outside of technology also. We are not machines that are meant to be physically "connected" to technology, as much as some of us have become. And thankfully, it is not so literal like the Matrix movies. lol
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This event is to encourage and enable growth "outside the screen/ box", help with any needed organizations/ streamlining in our physical realities, and to enjoy each other more.
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ACTIVITY OPTIONS:
Rainy Dayz – indoors
~ "Field Trips" are always fun adventures! Why not check out what's in your neighbourhood and if any indoor events are going on, or what art/ cultural space there is to explore. Examples: Why not check out your local library, museum, conservatory, etc... Any grand openings, or galas coming up this week?

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~ Friendly Visits are always fun too, as we get to enjoy the company of those we appreciate/ love. If you have the time and funds, why not visit a friend that lives outside your city. We don't always get the chance, and if your schedule permits... this may be that chance.

~ Marathon Game Day!
Whether board games, card games, chase each other around games; all interactive games are fun. Why not invite some friends over for an afternoon, and get your game face on!
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Sunny Dayz – Outside

~ Trips to the park are always enjoyable if you have kids, but can also be fun as adults too. If you have something fun to do. Here's a fun alphabetic list to give you some ideas.
FUN:

Activity play equipment - is always around...
Bike riding – family trip?

BBQs

Climbing trees

Duck watching – no feeding please.

Generic small arts & crafts activities – friendship bracelets, sketching/ doodling, painting...

Hip hop dance practice (lol)
Idea sharing - with friends, family, and neighbours
Just lounging – in the sun, sun tanning, sleeping...
Kick Stress to the Curb – enjoy the outdoors
Loving every minute of it!
More exercise – aerobic, yoga, belly dancing...
Networking – meet your neighbours/ community members.

Opportunities – are enless...
Pure fun – juggling, poi spinning, stilt walking...
Reading – story sharing can help shape futures for the positive!

Sand play – bring the bucket of toys & a shovel or two!
Sports – frisbee, football, soccer...
Tag games – tag, dodgeball, capture the flag...

Water play – splash parks, swimming, water balloons...

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~ Local events are great ways to enjoy some sunshine. Why not check out what's going on locally, or in a nearby city/ area?
Ideas:
Activity centres, awareness events, concerts, family fun days, festivals, fundraisers...
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~ Camping is a great way to take that "mini" vacation! Go with friends/ family and enjoy what nature has to offer!

Feel free to add to these thoughts.

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Until next time,
Take care & Safe travels!
Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)
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'Tis The Season they say...

(~*~)   ~ DONATION-DAZE ~   (~*~)

Hello everyone,
Welcome to the last month of the year. I hope all is well with you and yours. I was happy to start this in 2012 (0312121122AMishC.E.S.), and to make it an official addition to my "Le Challenge"s/ events.
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WHO:
Anyone.
WHY:
To practice giving of ourselves, while helping others - whenever we can.
WHEN:
December - all month.
WHAT:
Giving of ourselves is what's MOST important, and it's needed all year round. Whether it is our "excess"/ unwanted belongings, our help with something, or even some of our time/ attention. There are MANY ways that we can give.
My "TOP 10 List": 

10. Help a neighbor lift something heavy (gifts, groceries, etc...), figure something out/ find something, purge something, do a project, get out more, etc...

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9. Bake with/ for a friend/ family member, or others/ a community event.
Ex. Sugar Skullian/ "Zombie" cookies

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8. Promote other "Do Good" options for yourself and others to participate in.
Ex. I collected items for a local community centre, and dropped them off.
The information is in #7. (^&^)

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7. Donate warm clothes, toys, books, &/or movies to a local community center.

Ex. Mill/ Courtland Community Centre is hosting:

"Community Angel Tree"

They collect donations of:

Hats, scarves, mitts, (winter jackets/ snow pants/ suits too I imagine. (^&^))

New clothes, pajamas, bath towels, toothbrushes, toys (sweaters, and socks too...)

Food, gift certificates, and cash donations also accepted.

Donations Accepted:

Monday, Dec.2nd, & Tuesday, Dec.3rd (2013).

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6. Donate to your local food bank via any public event hosting it, or otherwise.

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5. Donate your time like a "big sister/ big brother" to someone in need.

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4. Donate your time to read/sing to sick kids/ the elderly.

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3. Be more generous with yourself towards others (attention, attendance, patience, etc...).

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2. Volunteer within your community.

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1. Take in a "person in need" of shelter for a day, or a week. Your choice.

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Feel inspired/ motivated? If so...

My Pay It Forward "Le Challenge":

1. Pick 1-3 things from the list above, or what you think up. Feel free to participate any time throughout the month.

2. While doing each task, take "evidence" pics/ pics of those you are donating to with you.

3. Feel free to share them, with a link in the comments below.

& Let us know if you liked this "Le Challenge".  

Thankz!!! (*@^@*)

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NOTE:

Any of the above are options, and examples. 

Feel free to share the fun with family/ friends, and do any/ as many as you like.

& When the time comes... HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 

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LOVE in Friendship Always!

Your 'Freaky Little Sista' 

Trish the Dish/ C.E.S. (*@^@*)

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