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In March - Green is Everywhere from Shamrocks to Shakes -When you need to take a break from the headlines - Consider the color green -
Green is a calming and soothing color that can help to reduce stress and anxiety.
Spending time in nature or looking at the color green can help calm our minds.
Individuals drawn to the color green are often described as being balanced, harmonious, and compassionate. They are often empathetic and caring individuals who have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the world.
Green Foods are high in iron, potassium, calcium and fiber as well as vitamin A,C and K.
More Green Fun Follows
Chicago’s Green River
Since 1962, members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 have taken on the task of temporarily dyeing the river, and it's not a clandestine operation. The transition is usually accomplished on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. Union members navigate two boats along a quarter-mile expanse of the river between Columbus Drive and State Street. The lead boat drops the dye into the water, the second boat stirs it up.
Shamrock Shake
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Ingredients
2 cups vanilla ice-cream
1/2 cup milk *whole milk is best
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
green food coloring *add until desired shade is reached
toppings of choice (whipped cream, cherries, sprinkles, chocolate syrup)
In your blender, add the vanilla ice-cream, milk, mint extract, and food coloring. Ta Da!
Shamrocks
Shamrocks are a type of clover and have been used as a symbol of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day.
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