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We love hummus but unfortunately, our closest grocery (Walmart) does not carry tahini, a key ingredient. I finally decided instead of waiting until I make it to another grocery and have to “suffer” for weeks without hummus, I would just start buying it on Amazon. My favorite recipe from Milk Street Magazine recommends Kevala as their favorite brand so that’s what I’ve been using and it’s really good!
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Natalie has found an awesome folding standup desk for teaching piano!
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Registration has opened for the 2018 MTNA National Conference. The featured artist for the concert, Jeremy Denk was just interviewed in the “Meet the Artist” series on The Cross-Eyed Pianist website. Check it out.
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A beautiful short video story of a Holocaust survivor.
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Karen’s “parent post” on You Love Piano is getting some attention on Facebook. Bravo to that mama for using her imagination to motivate her child to practice.
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Y’all know I love Amazon Prime, but with the convenience comes a lot of cardboard waste. Here’s what you can do with all that Amazon packaging.
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I updated my phone this week to iOS 11. I haven’t had a lot of time to play with it, but Rosemary at The Unfinished Lesson has a great post on Top Features for Music Educators.
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It’s that time of year where many of us are likely fighting colds or will be soon – I for one am. I thought I was a goner last Sunday as it was quickly escalating but I was due to some quick doctoring, and well, if I must tell you, a few ounces of whiskey (seriously, I swear it burned it out of me!), it didn’t get any worse.
My “personal doctoring” (a.k.a. panic care) includes:
- A boost in vitamins such as Vitamin C, and Echinacea Goldenseal
- A morning cup of
Throat Coat tea - Thieves essential oil diffused near me day and night, and a couple drops rubbed on the bottom of my feet
- A dose of honey every day. I hate it in tea so I do a slice of whole-grain toast with honey every morning when I’m feeling under the weather
- A few ounces of whiskey before bed 😉
- Ocean Saline Nasal Spray for keeping the nasal passages moist (I never knew how important this was!)
- Propping my head up on an extra pillow while I sleep to allow the sinus to drain and not sit in the back of your throat (sorry, gross but it’s life)
- A trip to the chiropractor
- Plenty of rest
What’s your cold-care routine?
Thanks for the share, Amy! I hope you enjoy trying out the new features. I had so much fun playing around with them!
Hi, Rosemarie – thanks for taking the time to write the informational post!