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We have a new Memory Game theme launching soon and we would love to feature one of your photos!
The original memory games featured some of Steamy Kitchen original photos, your furry friends, fall favorites and winter fun photos! We are so excited at how much feedback we get from these fun simple games and we love the community aspect of highlighting your own photos.
Have you played our custom Steamy Kitchen Memory Games yet? Head here to view the games!
We are ready to launch a new memory game! This ones theme: MOMENTS OF JOY! Get your favorite joyful and inspired photo ready for a chance to be featured!
This Memory Game Edition Theme: Moments of Joy! Submit a photo of a happy moment in your life! This can include an event, a favorite meal that brought you joy, an activity that brings you joy, an animal that brings you joy, share your joy with the community!
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Happy Friday Steamy Kitchen! Today we are giving away TEN $10 Best Buy Gift Cards!
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So many of us are looking to level up in life. But it’s easy to succumb to some of the pitfalls of self-improvement and take it to an unhealthy place. (Self-discipline is not about beating ourselves up!) In order to achieve a balance, we’ve paired some personal development tips with helpful affirmations to help you grow without losing yourself in the process.✨
The first is…
Self-reflection is the first step to discovering how you’d like to grow, and there are so many great ways to do this! Some of my favorites include journaling, writing prompts, meditation or even just taking a walk. Working toward a greater sense of self is not only an optimal starting point for self-development, but it’s also an amazing way to boost your confidence, decision-making skills, and relationships! (Click here for some amazing self-reflection writing prompts!)
Before starting any self-development practice, it’s imperative that you remember: It’s all about the journey, not the destination. Too many times, we set our sights on the future. The end goal. The outcome. And we don’t allow ourselves to be happy until we reach it. We say to ourselves “I’ll be fulfilled when I reach this point,” all the while, missing out on the beauty happening all around us each day. Self-development isn’t on the other side. It’s right here, right now, and all along the way. Focus on growth, not goals.
I challenge you to get mindful! With curiosity and acceptance, spend just 30 minutes in the here and now. Forget about all the upcoming things you need to get to done or mistakes of the past. Bring your mind to the present moment. One great way to achieve this is through mindful eating! Learn to be present with one meal a week to start, and then work your way up to a couple mindful meals a week. You might even try mindfulness with other activities such as driving, walking, feeding your pet or watering your plants.
One of the worst ways we can get wrapped up in unhealthy self-improvement is by comparing ourselves to others. It’s too easy for us to look at someone else and think, “That’s where I want to be” or “That’s what I want to have”. This mindset is the surest way to reach disappointment. Each of our journeys is so distinctly unique, as is our personality, our frame of mind, our upbringing… everything! Your journey is yours alone and that’s a beautiful thing. Embrace all that you are and focus on being just a little better than you were yesterday.
Shake things up and learn a new skill! Is there something that piques your interest? Is there anything you’ve always wanted to try? Well, this is the week to try it! Once of the surest ways to practice personal development is to up our skillset. This might be through learning a new language (Duolingo is a great app for that!), picking up a new method of crafting like macrame or woodwork, taking a class, joining a hobby group or just getting some friends together and watching a Youtube tutorial!
Sometimes we approach self-improvement from a deficit mindset—an idea that we are not enough. If only we could improve this or that thing, we could finally prove our worth. We could finally be whole. This is perhaps the WORST reason to start a personal development practice! A sapling is not less whole than a tree. It’s simply in its own stage of development. Likewise, you are ALREADY whole. You are ALREADY enough. This realization is MUCH more important to develop than any skillset you could ever learn!
For some of us, focusing solely on a goal and forgetting to acknowledge our growth along the way is almost second nature, as if depriving ourselves of feeling good will somehow motivate us to reach the finish line faster. Again, this is where the “journey, not destination” value comes in. It’s so imperative to your self-improvement journey that you celebrate your small wins along the way. Why? Because doing so releases dopamine in the brain, the feel-good chemical that strengthens our connection to learning, growing and promoting change in our lives!
It might come as a surprise, but self-compassion is perhaps the most important element of personal development. Beating yourself up might seem like a good way to stay disciplined, but it actually delays and hurts your growth. Scientific studies have actually found that self-compassion keeps you motivated and more resilient to setbacks. Relax your mind and shed the notion that you need to be perfect. It’s simply unrealistic and not helpful. Growth is messy! Allow it to be! Being kind to yourself along the way will help you adapt and overcome.
How will you choose to practice self-compassionate self-development?
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Hello Steamy Kitchen! Welcome to our new and wonderful System MTN Snowboard Bundle Giveaway!
This amazing Snowboard package is best in all mountain setups that will take you everywhere!
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The MTN uses the all new 3D core! Centered around tip to tail Poplar wood then two high density stringers running just outside the center of the board. Then an artisan grade heartwood stringer is placed down the center of the board.
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Happy Friday Steamy Kitchen! We have Visa gift cards of $25 to gift to FIVE lucky winners! Play for a chance to earn bonus spins on this giveaway.
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I have an Aussie friend who always questions the American love for pumpkin, especially as a dessert item. Apparently, pumpkin is VERY much thought of as a vegetable in Australia and not much more. It’s an interesting premise I’d never really considered before. So I thought we’d explore it together. How exactly did this giant gourd become considered a decadent autumn dessert?
Pumpkins are believed to have originated in Central America some 7,500 years ago, but looked and tasted nothing like the fruit we know today. (Yes, they are in fact a fruit!) Early pumpkins were small and hard with a very bitter flavor. In fact, pre-Columbian natives grew them for their flesh, rather than for nutrition, though they eventually became one of the first crops grown for human consumption in North America.
The first American pumpkin recipes were published in the early 1670s in John Josselyn’s “New England Rarities Discovered” as a side dish similar to mashed sweet potatoes. English writer Hannah Woolley featured recipes resembling pumpkin pie in her 1670’s “Gentlewoman’s Companion”, describing a pie filled with alternating layers of pumpkin and apple, spiced rosemary, sweet marjoram and thyme. But at the time, crust was not quite as popular, as many early New England recipes involved filling a hollowed-out pumpkin with spiced, sweetened milk before cooking it in a fire. By the early 18th century, women were challenging themselves to create unique and innovative new ways to serve pumpkin dishes, and pumpkin pie found its way to holiday dinner tables.
Considering our modern idea of pumpkins and their use in decadent pastries and caffeinated drinks, you might be surprised to learn that, on their own, they’re actually quite the superfood! Here are just a few of the amazing nutrients found in pumpkins that we often overlook:
Pumpkins, much like other orange produce such as carrots and sweet potatoes, are high in the antioxidant beta carotene, which our bodies convert into Vitamin A. In fact, just one cup of pumpkin will provide you 200% of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin A, which is known to enhance eye-sight, improve clarity and help us see better in low-light conditions. It also helps to fight germs, promote reproductive health and keep your organs functioning optimally. Additionally, natural Vitamin A is linked with a lowered risk of certain cancers, such as lung and prostate cancer, and is much more effective than supplements. As well, beta carotene is known to reduce inflammation, which keeps your skin and body happy and healthy.
Did you know that the rich orange color of pumpkins is a sign of its high potassium level? Potassium is a crucial part of lowering blood pressure, as well as lowering your risk of stroke, kidney stones, and type 2 diabetes. It may also play a role in increasing bone density, which improves your overall bone health.
BONUS: If you enjoy unsalted pumpkin seeds, you’ll be delighted to know that they’re packed with minerals and plant sterols that raise HDL levels (the good cholesterol) to further fight hypertension.
The seeds of pumpkins also contain tryptophan, the amino acid that’s notorious for producing serotonin, which calms your body, boosts your mood and promotes good sleep.
Pumpkins are high in fiber and low in calories, making it a great choice to keep you full without overdoing your recommended caloric intake. Of course, a healthy dose of fiber promotes digestive health, but did you know it also improves heart health? This combined with pumpkin’s Vitamin A and potassium content makes it a powerhouse of heart-healthy nutrients.
With a wealth of other nutrients such as Vitamins C, E, iron and folate, pumpkin can equip your cells with everything it needs to boost your immune system and promote the speedy healing of wounds.
Check out some of our amazing pumpkin recipes for yourself!
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Hello Steamy Kitchen! Welcome to our new and wonderful Rockland 3 Piece Luggage Set Giveaway!
This Rockland bags are an ideal companion for everything from quick trips to the gym to overnight getaways to extended vacations.
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Since its inception in 1998, Rockland by Fox Luggage has been proudly producing quality luggage and bags for the style savvy traveler. Recognized for its graphic and colorful designs, Rockland prides itself on creating products influenced by current trends in design and fashion. Our products turn heads in a crowd and stand out in the baggage carousel, making it easy for quick exits out the airport.
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Happy Friday! Welcome to the Pumpkin Spice + Everything Nice Starbucks Instant Win! We are giving away TEN x $10 gift card to Starbucks to our 10 Lucky Winners!
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Gratitude is a staple of the Magical Moments philosophy. It is the very foundation of the practice. (And if you’re not sure what Magical Moments are, be sure to check out our posts on Creating Magical Moments and Living With Purpose.)
Gratitude, to me, is like a breath of fresh air. To look around and think of all the great things in your life is a quick way to shift from a negative to a positive day.
Want more joy? Practice gratitude for that which brings joy and watch your mindset shift.
Want more good luck? Practice gratitude for the luck you already have.
Want more money? Be grateful for the money that you have and the opportunity to bring in more.
And so the pattern continues!
Gratitude is something bigger than a cute word to put on wall art. It is how we can completely transform the way we look at our lives from small micro details to the bigger perspective. You can implement gratitude into your home, your food, your relationships and partners, your career and more.
Gratitude is simply giving thanks for that which is in your life. This can look different from a silent thought in your mind, to speaking it out loud, praying, sharing with family or writing it down.
We love this collection of benefits of gratitude by PositivyPsychology.com. In their post they shed light into the emotional, social, personality, career, and health benefits of practicing gratitude.
A Shift in Perspective Regarding Relationships
Focusing on the benefits and love of my family, rather than why they annoy me is a great way to meet them with love rather than bitterness or frustration. I find that showing love and kindness also welcomes love and kindness.
An Increase in Presence & Satisfaction
Sometimes I suffer from “shiny object syndrome”, where the grass always seems greener wherever I’m not. I get stuck in a mode of focusing my desire for the next goal, project, achievement etc. Gratitude helps center me to enjoy life as it is and ground into presence.
Focusing On The Little Things
We can easily lose our appreciation for the little things in our lives. Gratitude helps us shed light and thankfulness into the small joys we often take for granted. A smile on the face of a loved one. The beauty of the sun through the trees. Waking up and feeling well mentally, physically or emotionally.
Did you know there are a wealth of benefits to keeping a gratitude journal?
A 2018 study entitled “The Science of Gratitude” outlined a list of advantages attributed to practicing gratitude for individuals:
Researchers analyzed their findings to find out why gratitude has these effects.
Here were the 4 main effects of gratitude:
Gratitude disconnects us from negative emotions and ruminating.
Writing down what we’re grateful for “shifts our attention” so that our focus is on positive emotions.
Expressing gratitude helps us even if we don’t directly share it with someone else.
We’re happier and more satisfied with life simply because we wrote about it.
The positive effects of gratitude writing build up!
You might not notice the benefit of a daily or weekly practice, but after several weeks and months, you will.
A gratitude practice trains the brain to be more in tune with experiencing gratitude in the moment.
Multiple studies have found that keeping a gratitude journal can also have positive effects on organs like the heart!
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You know that I’m a huge proponent of creating magical moments for yourself and others, and I find that regularly tracking my joy allows me to fully experience and appreciate them through reflection. It puts into perspective all that is good in my life so that even when I’m having a bad day, I remain aware of the beauty all around me.
What will your gratitude journal look like? What will the first entry be about?
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Hello Steamy Kitchen! Welcome to our new and amazing HP 21.5″ All-in-One Desktop Giveaway!
This powerful desktop tackle your busiest days and save everything you love with the performance of a reliable processor and abundant storage.
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