Are You Type A and Type B personality?

In Today's Edition:

1. Homestead Tip 🌱

2. Poll Results From Last Monday! 📊

3. Personal Development: Type A and Type B Personalities 💭

4. A Steady Family: Mastering the Art of Apologies 🙇‍♀️

5. DIY With The Steady Home: Crafting Your Own Terrarium 🎍

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Poll Results From Last Monday! 📊

What’s your favorite type of homemade dessert?

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Cookies

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Cake

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Pie

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Ice cream

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Pudding

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Others (Feel free to specify your choice after you've voted.)

via @beehiiv polls

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Personal Development

Type A and Type B Personalities 💭

Ever wonder why some folks are always on the go, while others seem cool as cucumbers? It’s probably because people fall into different personality types, often simplified as Type A and Type B.

What’s the Difference?

• Type A: These folks are the go-getters. They're usually very competitive, highly organized, time-conscious, and can be a bit impatient.

• Type B: The laid-back ones in the crowd. They’re more relaxed, less driven by competition, and generally more patient.

Growth Tips for Type A Personalities:

• Learn to Relax: High stress is often part of the package, so learning relaxation techniques like yoga or meditation can help keep the steam engine from overheating.

• Single-Tasking: Instead of trying to do all things at once, focus on one task at a time. This can increase efficiency and reduce burnout.

• Set Realistic Goals: It’s great to shoot for the stars, but setting achievable goals can prevent feelings of failure and frustration.

• Practice Patience: Things don’t always go as planned. Developing patience can be a game changer in managing stress and improving relationships.

Growth Tips for Type B Personalities:

• Set Clear Goals: To harness that laid-back energy, setting clear and structured goals can help in maintaining focus and direction.

• Time Management: Learning to manage time effectively can ensure that the relaxed approach doesn’t turn into procrastination.

• Self-Motivation: Since competition isn’t a big motivator, finding personal passion and interest in tasks can help in maintaining engagement.

• Be Assertive: Being relaxed is great, but sometimes it’s necessary to assert oneself to ensure that personal and professional needs are met.

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A Steady Family

Mastering the Art of Apologies 🙇‍♀️

Apologizing is an art that helps keep families happy and healthy. It's not just about saying "sorry" but about showing you understand what went wrong and are ready to make things right.

Tips for Teaching Kids to Apologize:

• Lead by Example: Kids learn from watching you. Apologize to them and others sincerely when you’re wrong. It shows them how it’s done.

• Discuss Feelings: Help kids understand how their actions affect others. Discussing feelings helps them see why an apology is necessary.

• Practice Makes Perfect: Role-play situations where an apology might be needed. It can make the real thing less intimidating.

• Encourage Immediate Apologies: Teach kids to apologize soon after a mistake. A quick sorry can stop hurt feelings from growing bigger.

• Make Amends: Sometimes, saying sorry isn’t enough. Discuss ways they can make up for their mistake, whether it’s fixing what was broken or helping in some other way.

• Praise Their Efforts: When your child apologizes on their own, praise them. It reinforces that they’re doing the right thing.

So next time there’s a slip-up, remember, a sincere apology is not just good manners, it’s a hug with words.

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He couldn’t find the root.

DIY With The Steady Home

Crafting Your Own Terrarium 🎍

Project Overview: Whether you have a green thumb or are new to gardening, building a terrarium is a simple process that yields stunning results. Let’s dig into how to make your own miniature garden under glass!

What You'll Need:

• Glass container (open or closed)

• Small rocks or pebbles

• Activated charcoal (if using a closed container)

• Potting soil suitable for succulents or cacti

• Various small plants (succulents, ferns, or mosses work well)

• Decorations (like figurines, stones, or wood)

• Tools (such as tongs or long tweezers)

Steps to Make Your Terrarium:

1. Prep Your Container: Choose a clean, clear glass container. It can be anything from a simple jar to a sophisticated globe. Make sure it’s transparent to enjoy the full view of your tiny garden.

2. Layer the Base: Start with a layer of small rocks or pebbles. This will help with drainage, keeping your plants from getting waterlogged. If you’re using a closed container, add a layer of activated charcoal next to keep the water fresh.

3. Add Soil: Pour in enough potting soil to give your plants’ roots room to grow. Depending on the depth of your container, a few inches should be sufficient.

4. Plant Carefully: Using tongs or long tweezers, place your plants in the soil. Arrange them however you like, but give each one some space to grow. Think about how they'll look from all angles and try to vary the heights and textures.

5. Decorate: Add some personality to your terrarium with decorative elements. This could be anything from pretty stones and quirky figurines to bits of driftwood. These elements make your terrarium uniquely yours.

6. Care for Your Terrarium: If it's an open terrarium, water the plants lightly every two weeks or as needed. For closed terrariums, you can water even less frequently.

Pro Tip: Just keep an eye on the moisture levels inside the glass and adjust accordingly. Also, place your terrarium in a spot that receives indirect sunlight.

Let’s Keep It Reel!

I've compiled some funny farm videos just for you. Take a look and have a good laugh!

1. When your little farmer gives it his all on the farm and ends up completely wiped out:

@zacharybr00ks

Emplyee of the month. He works 25 hours a day 8 days a week on the farm. #todler #todlersoftiktok #funny #tractor

2. When your goat scores a deluxe spa day with chickens:

@c_wondersoffarming

Kind chickens help naughty goat clean! #funny #chicken #goat #farming

3. Just when you thought ponies were easy because they're small, surprise:

@bellebrookstables

Anyone up for a good laugh?!? #minihorses #miniaturehorses #miniaturehorsesoftiktok #ponies #poniesoftiktok #horses #horsesoftiktok #foal... See more

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