Looking for three simple and affordable DIY projects? Make pinecone bird feeders with your little ones and attract some feathered friends. Stay toasty this winter with DIY reusable hand warmers. Use nature's bounty to create a beautiful and decorative pinecone wreath.

3/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 teaspoons chili powder

3 scallions, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons canola oil

4 hamburger buns

1 cup salsa

Lettuce

Tomato slices

Red onion slices

Process beans, oats, garlic, soy sauce, and chili powder in a food processor until ingredients begin to come together, about 30 seconds. Transfer bean mixture to a large bowl; stir in scallions. Shape mixture into 4 (3/4 cup) patties. Let patties stand at room temperature 5 minutes, or refrigerate up to 3 hours. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook patties in hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Place 1 patty on each hamburger bun bottom, and top each with 1/4 cup salsa. Add lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion slices, and cover with bun tops.

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Today's talk is A magical mantra for nurturing a blissful life by JayaShri Maathaa. As the coronavirus pandemic raged in her native Sri Lanka, monk JayaShri Maathaa had a thought: two magical words that planted something beautiful in her mind and blossomed into a whole new way of being. She shares how this mantra transformed her life -- and the surprising ways gratitude can invite bliss, joy and harmony between yourself and all that surrounds you.

2 slices Swiss cheese

Pesto sauce

Sliced tomatoes

Spring mix lettuce

Grilled onions

Grab 2 slices of multigrain bread and spread some pesto on on side. Layer 1 slice of Swiss cheese, grilled onions, tomato slices, 3 spring mix lettuce and another slice of Swiss cheese. Toast in toaster oven or press the sandwich on a panini grill. Slice down the middle and serve!

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Today's talk is How to make faster decisions by Patrick McGinnis. In a world of endless reviews and options, it's easy to become paralyzed by indecision. Investor and writer Patrick McGinnis shares the dangers of "FOBO" -- the fear of better options -- and how to overcome it. 

Check out the attached document to learn about creative ways to strength train at home!

1/4 cup butter, cubed

1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3-4 pounds)

5 cups water

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 packet onion soup mix

1 1/2 teaspoons browning sauce (optional)

1 garlic clove, minced

12 to 14 French rolls, split

1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

In a large skillet, sauté onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a 5 quart slow cooker. Cut roast in half and place over onions. In a large bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, soup mix, browning sauce (if desired), and garlic. Pour mixture over roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender for 7-9 hours. Remove roast with a slotted spoon and let stand for 15 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place on roll bottoms; sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat until cheese is melted, or about 1 minute. Replace roll tops. Skim fat from cooking juices. Strain juices and serve as a dipping sauce if desired.

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We encourage you to take a look at this article about How to Make Jam to get started. This page also has 100+ Homemade Jam, Jelly & Marmalade Recipes to browse through for your jam-making projects!

Today's talk is The secret to giving great feedback by LeeAnn Renninger. Humans have been coming up with ways to give constructive criticism for centuries, but somehow we're still pretty terrible at it. Cognitive psychologist LeeAnn Renninger shares a scientifically proven method for giving effective feedback.