Stuff That's Been Lifting Me Up

I read Tara's post earlier, I took it to heart...I know much of what she shares, I know how these things impact my life, but knowing gives me no power. I must work on doing. Thank you for sharing and your continued inspiration.

I have house plants all over the house because they help clean the air we breath especially with computers and electronics around. I particularly love Chinese Evergreen Silver Queen and ivies because they are easy to grow. Google 'air cleaning plants' for a list of the best ones.

Oh dang, Ali,there goes my no-more-books-from-Amazon-this-month pledge! :)

Thanks Ali video is great!!

Beatriz P.

I like the title you gave this post, need to do more of those for your OLW. Makes me happy for you that your finding little everyday things to lift you up!! Thanks for all the links so we can check them out.

Lots of good info here for your plant question!

We do a week with no electronics of any kind every April. I'm thinking of having half of the week falling in with WITL so I can document about how we manged all week without all the gadgets.

Sorry to hear that Simon might be sick, cute picture. Maybe he missed home and you after the big trip.

I've been getting notes from the universe for several years... it's nice to get something really positive every day...

Thank you for this uplifting post. I really needed this today.

I see washi tape in your pic...that's something that has been lifting me up :) Took it on our family vaca and I had a wonderful time making cards with our 4 year old. Washi tape is wonderful!

Love hearing what lifts you up :)
Heidi

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Hi Ali, great that these things are lifting you up, one of the plants that l have in my house that is so hardy, is ivy, l have it climbing around a metal wire teapot, its huge, will probably have it in my PL next week, l also love who do you think you are, our Australian version, its the most wonderful show ever, it really makes you think how easy we have it, and to be grateful.

I love ivy for a houseplant.

succulents are nice safe plants on a south or east window.

I wish I could have some house plants. We have little direct light here. I have an african violet on the counter by my kitchen sink that does fine. Otherwise, not so much. Even our cell phones dont get coverage in most of our house.

The Nester just finished a mini-series on house plants. Check her out at http://www.thenester.com/2012/04/using-plants-in-your-home-part-1.html It's a little long-winded for my liking, but she covers EVERYTHING. There's something about plants inside that add life and freshness to a room. Good luck!

The FRAME video was amazing. 2. When I need creative inspiration, I go to, "Life Artist." you are my mentor!

I love succulents because I kill everything and they are super easy. If you have a good sunny spot it will do well. On pintrest I found some terrianium ideas which is a fun way to display the succulents.

Try closet plants! I have great luck with them flourishing in both flouresent light and low light areas. They are a beautifl lustrous green an droop compellingly when they need water (and perk right up after you give them a little attention!) Don't let them sit in water or the ends of the leaves turn brown. Good luck.

LOVED the Helen Hunt episode!! Very AMAZING! Thanks for the UPlifting link! :)

I am so right there where Tara was. Tired. I'm not sure I have your correct email address. Can we chat when you get a minute?

hey ali, ive seen that you have been cutting out a lot of your digital images, this is fab! Ive been trying to do it myself using inkscape and scal, however when the image has a shadow or anything it isnt tracing it properly wonder4ed if you had any times
thanks kel

Ali, I think my favorite houseplant is the Prayer Plant. I think it has other names, too. So easy to grow-- nearly like a philodendron-- very hardy and doesn't need a ton of attention. I like the way the leaves close up in the evening, reminding us that the hard work for the day is done and it's time to reflect and say our prayers. Then in the morning, when the sun opens the leaves again, this plant tells us it's time to re-emerge and get busy with life.
http://www.hplants.com/prayer_plant.htm

I have African violets. They are so easy if you buy the violet pots because you put the water (once a month) with fertilizer in the bottom pot, then put the violet pot in the top. Some people say to remove the water after an hour of letting the top pot soak, but I never do. Mine are thriving. I put them in a window with light but not direct sunlight. Pinch the flowers off as they start to wilt. Easy and beautiful!

Ummmm....indoor plants let's just say thank goodness for my mother-in law that waters them for me when she watches my kids, I have not mastered them yet. The whole media diet, well people think I am crazy, we do not have cable, and the kids (4 and 8) are only allowed to watch a movie or play some video games Friday night to Sunday night. During the week we encourage focus, family time ,dinner time outdoor play reading and early bedtime...they appreciate their video games and movie/t.v time so much more...in the beginning it was so hard with no cable, and the kids didn't know what to do...this is why I have so much time to scrapbook, other people watch hours of television I scrapbook. Good luck...love your blog posts, always close to home very well written. hug, monica