Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Take a Break Activities 8/09-10/10

Since I began this blog, in August 2009, every Wednesday has been, and will continue to be, "take a break" day. These posts (there are over 60 of them) contain a variety of activities that can help relieve stress and increase your sense of well-being.

August 2009
Take An Art Break: Five Ways
Art of the Game
Limericks

September
Make a Potholder
iris Folding
Walk a Labyrinth
Take a yoga Break

October
Paper Beads
Laugh
Color a Mandala
Learn Something New

November
Make a 3-D Snowflake
Play Moon Fish Ocean
Feed the Birds
Cards/Relax/Family History

December
Duct Tape/Music
zen gardens-make one/rake one
Garlands and Christmas Mandalas
Make Snow/Do Qigong Now
Take a Beach Day

January 2010
Plant Something
Watch a Feel Good Movie
Save and Read Quotes
Make a King Cake

February
Groundhog/Chinese New Year
Valentine’s Paper Basket
Langston Hughes poetry
Fold a Dollar

March
Be Inspired
Sing
Make Irish Soda Bread
Decorate Eggs
Make an Easter Basket/Remembering Anderson/Roosevelt

April
Fly a Kite
What’s Art/Flowers
Celebrate Earth Day
Take a Break With Rocks

May
Paint on Glass
Bring Nature Close to You
Aboriginal Art
Memorial Day Activities

June
Interact with Art
Picnic
Do Something for the Dad’s
Play with sand
Get Ready for the 4

July
Unplug
Make a vase that reflects your environment
Beat the Heat
Spatter Paint

August
Watch the Clouds
Visit a Farmer’s Market and Eat Well
Read a Book/Sip Tea
Fun Holiday Gifts to Start Making Now

September
Back to School
Hodgepodge
Apple Shrunken Heads
Apple Recipes
Apple Fables

October
Dia de los Muertos-Paper cuts/skulls
Dia de los Muertos-skeleton figurines /paintings
Dia de los Muertos-Food and coloring
Dia de los Muertos-Altars/Flowers/Halloween Movies

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